"Yes, something unusual happened in the court this morning." Li Yuanzhao had a mysterious expression. "Hasn't father decided to start a policy of lenient business in Hengjiang Prefecture? Some people from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Revenue privately expressed dissatisfaction, and it was discovered by the Jinyiwei. Father was furious in court and dismissed three of them. The other two were also severely reprimanded."
"Tsk, you didn't see the scene. No one dared to speak. Everyone was terrified."
"The news that the Royal Guards were secretly monitoring us has already spread, and today Father has made it clear."
Fang Zheng frowned and asked, "How could you go this far?"
Li Yuanzhao nodded in agreement: "Yes, I also think it's a bit excessive. It's not necessary to complain a few words... I now suspect that my father really wants to use the Jinyiwei to monitor the ministers. It may have nothing to do with you."
Is history going to repeat itself?
At present, the greatest enemy in the north has been defeated and is unable to recover, and the other small countries have also been frightened.
In terms of literary and military achievements, Dajing can now be said to have reached a new high.
Power corrupts people's hearts. There are few people in this world who do not pursue it. As an emperor, one wants to achieve higher power and have the final say in the entire center.
This can be said to be a higher pursuit than expanding territory.
It's not surprising that Emperor Jing behaved like this, but this form always makes people feel uneasy...
Fang Zhengyi lowered his head and thought hard for a moment, then raised his head and said, "It has nothing to do with me, do whatever you want!"
Anyway, it’s not my turn, so let’s get started!
Now he just needs to do his job well, not to mention that he has a reliable prince.
Well, if they go even further, Your Highness should go back and try to persuade them.
As soon as Fang Zheng sorted out the logic, he immediately crossed himself out.
"So you really feel relieved after being freed from your duties? Jinyiwei has been messed up like this, and you don't go and persuade the emperor. It was your hard work to create it after all."
"Now they all act like thieves. Is that reasonable?"
"It's still better the way it was before. Everyone is full of energy and looks energetic. If you keep going like this, the Jinyiwei card in my hand will lose value!"
Okay, so this is the problem. No wonder you are so active.
Fang Zheng sucked his teeth when he heard this: "That's it. What's my current status? A mere prince consort has to wait for Miao Han's approval if he wants to enter the palace. I think it's more suitable for me to engage in education and benefit future generations."
Seeing him pretending to be fine, Li Yuanzhao bared his teeth and said, "Go ahead and pretend! The guards at the palace gate are more familiar with you than they are with my father. I don't believe they can stop you."
"I'm really not pretending. I have a lot of things to do right now. In the past, I worked tirelessly to write several textbooks for education. Now I'm going to start printing them in large quantities. It should be in the next few days. I'll sell them on the market to see how the response is, and then adjust the content based on the feedback and print textbooks specifically for the college."
"Hey? You are writing another book. Let me see what book it is." Li Yuanzhao asked curiously.
Fang Zheng waved his hand and said, "Not now, but they will be available in a few days. These books are not ordinary books with pictures. I don't know how many engravers and painters have spent on them. They are absolutely well-made. The initial cost is high. I won't sell them for less than five taels. When they are on the market, Your Highness can buy one to read. Although it is for children, it is guaranteed to open your eyes."
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cabinet.
The atmosphere in the cabinet office seemed a bit depressing at this time. Some people were busy working on papers with their heads down, and waiters were walking around refilling tea.
Everyone's actions were silent, and no one spoke.
After a long while, Li Yansong raised his head, put down the book in his hand and said, "What's wrong with Fang Zhengyi's brain? There are so many weird things in this book!"
"I told you this Tool Cat book is interesting." Zheng Qiao looked up and said.
"It's very imaginative and unconventional, but the language is simple and straightforward, so it's only suitable for children. What a pity." Li Yansong stroked his beard and recalled the portal in the book, and he couldn't help but smile.
Although it is for children, the content is really fresh. I have been feeling very depressed during this period, and watching this thing can help me relax for a while.
The most important thing is that it is almost entirely filled with pictures.
This was the first time he had seen the framed comic format, and it was fresh and immersive enough.
Zheng Qiao said, "It's for children. It's said that Fang Zhengyi is going to open a new school and recruit many children. This is one of the teaching materials."
"Textbook?" Zhang Dongxiang said contemptuously, "Can this thing be called a textbook? It's ridiculous. Letting children read such vulgar things is destroying their foundation."
"The characters painted here are even more outrageous. Their eyes are almost as big as eggs. How can this be justified?"
"It does look a bit weird at first glance, but it seems pretty good after watching it for a while." Zheng Qiao said with emotion, "Besides...Isn't it crude or not? Didn't you see it too?"
"Humph, the Mid-Levels Daily promotes this book for him every day, how can I not read it? Not only do I have to read it, I have to read it critically!" Zhang Dongxiang said dissatisfiedly, "He also wants to open a school. If he uses this kind of thing, he might teach children bad things."
"I don't think so. Taoyuan County is not much more difficult than a mere school, and the Jinyiwei during his tenure..."
"Be careful with your words!"
As soon as the three words "Jinyiwei" came out of Zheng Qiao's mouth, Li Yansong immediately reminded him and looked around.
Zheng Qiao also shut his mouth in time, feeling a little scared.
During this period, the hearts of court officials were shrouded in gloom. The Jinyiwei were omnipresent and eavesdropped on news. Many ministers' secret conversations at home had been known to Emperor Jing, not to mention the dense Jinyiwei in the palace.
Everyone in the upper and lower levels were dissatisfied with this operation, but no one knew whether the specific action was the personal act of Tao Hui, the acting commander of the Jinyiwei, or the instruction of Emperor Jing, and no one dared to ask. But no matter what, His Majesty did not say anything and used privacy to attack officials, which in itself was a bad signal.
If I say something good about Fang Zheng in private, it would be troublesome if Tao Hui found out and whispered something to His Majesty.
Although the cabinet ministers are not too afraid, the recent momentum is really not right and we have to be on guard!
The public house fell silent again, and everyone felt gloomy.
Even the familiar waiter in the room couldn't help but feel a little more defensive.
But at this moment, a minor official quickly ran to Li Yansong and whispered something, and Li Yansong nodded.
Soon, a hurried figure walked in.
He stood still inside the house and bowed to Li Yansong and the others: "Greetings, Mr. Li."
"Sir Yang, I'm a rare guest. What brings you here?" Li Yansong asked.
Yang Yingcai looked around and said hesitantly, "Can I have a word with you?"
Li Yansong raised his eyebrows and waved his hand, and everyone in the room prepared to leave.
Yang Yingcai said, "Mr. Zheng and Mr. Zhang, please stay. I also have something to say to you two."
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