Linghu Lan has experienced many different worlds, and she knows the power of words.
When the two armies cannot directly confront each other, rallying morale is also a form of warfare.
This nationwide poetry and prose competition was met with disdain from some self-righteous literary figures, but it was also welcomed by high-ranking officials and ordinary people alike.
One minister was closest to the truth. In the past, out of consideration for the royal family's reputation, he dared not say much about Jiang Xinwei. But now that Jiang Xinwei was a cripple and a rebel, it was the perfect time to use his pen to express his loyalty. Naturally, everyone rushed to do so.
Secondly, in this chaotic world, Jiang Xinwei's position is illegitimate and her campaigns have caused great suffering to the people, with countless people displaced. These people already harbor resentment and urgently need an outlet for their anger.
The Regent had decreed that anyone who wrote the document could receive a writing fee from the government to help them make a living. This was like a windfall. People had always paid taxes to the government; when had the government ever given money to the people?
then……
Once the first person tries something new, many more people will flock to it.
In just over ten days, countless people from all over Yujiang participated in this grand poetry and prose competition.
Local officials received the imperial decree and dared not delay. Most importantly, they were told that the regent was bloodthirsty and prone to executing entire families, so they did not dare to risk their lives.
Before long, a batch of poems and essays were selected from all directions and presented to the emperor.
Linghu Lan had the officials of the Ministry of Rites read through all the poems and essays, and then selected a batch for her own review.
After reading it, Linghu Lan was amazed.
No wonder it is said that times of chaos are also the times when ideas flourish most, as can be seen from these articles.
There are realists who wrote about the facts, making it a veritable manifesto of rebuttal.
The storytelling style cleverly and humorously revealed all of Jiang Xinwei's past.
Some fans even wrote a fanfic on the spot, which turned out to be very readable, making Linghu Lan really want to follow the story.
To this, Linghu Lan could only say, "You are truly a talent," and couldn't say anything else.
The greatest masters have always been found among ordinary people. I'm impressed!
The official in charge reported, "Except for the five cities occupied by Jiang Xinwei, which did not submit any articles, all other places have submitted articles."
"Yes! That makes sense!"
Linghu Lan nodded and instructed, "Order the Ministry of Rites to compile the articles into a booklet, print it, and distribute it to the people free of charge!"
"yes!"
"Find some more storytellers to spread these stories."
"yes!"
"Within a month, everyone in Yujiang, north and south, must be able to tell these stories. If you can't, you'll have to pay with your head!"
The official went out to handle business with great enthusiasm, and she felt a strange excitement, as if she were fighting a battle amidst thousands of troops.
This is a silent battle!
This is how many officials in the Yu Kingdom felt.
This is especially true for Jiang Xinwei.
When she received intelligence that the whole country was spreading rumors about her, her first reaction was that it was ridiculous.
"Shameless, laughable. Only an incompetent person like Jiang Yun could come up with such a method that sounds like a shrew cursing in the street. He is truly ashamed of his ancestors."
Xiao Ling frowned, sensing something was wrong, but still smiled and said, "It seems that Jiang Yun was so angered by that proclamation that he couldn't sit still, which is why he tried to attack Your Highness in this way. It's truly ridiculous."
"I suppose she's just repeating the words from the proclamation and applying them to me, picking up scraps from others. I'll see how long she can keep this up."
"Your Highness is quite right. The most urgent matter is the enthronement ceremony."
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