The people in the courtyard looked at each other.
Even Zhou Maoxue was a little at a loss, as he had thought his idea was good before.
I thought there would be no problem, but I didn't expect that publishing a newspaper would require the emperor's personal approval. This was really unheard of.
"My dear brother, how did you know that publishing a newspaper requires permission from the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"
Li Yuanzhao said, "I heard about it from newspaper people when I bought newspapers before. And you can think about it. How can the court easily give away such an important institution as a newspaper? This way will not work."
Zhou Maoxue wanted to speak again, but Fang Zhengyi stopped him first: "Since this road is not feasible, don't consider it anymore."
"We can't let the Royal Guards raid our house before we act. If everyone is in jail, what's the point of talking? Why don't you just listen to my thoughts first?"
The crowd sighed and looked up at Fang Zhengyi.
Fang Zhengyi calmed down and asked, "Before we proceed, I want to ask you a question. Everyone keeps saying that the court values science, that it is promoting false scriptures, and that it is taking an evil and crooked path. So who among all the people present here knows what science is? In other words, what exactly is the knowledge taught at Dongjiao University?"
The whole yard was silent and no one answered.
Who knows what that is! I just know it is something only craftsmen learn, and the students enrolled are all vulgar people.
Since it was learned by a craftsman, it must be something inferior.
How can I be willing to understand him?
Zhou Maoxue said dissatisfiedly: "Brother Tang, what do you know about this crooked way? I only know that it needs to be criticized and banned for our Dajing."
"Let's not talk about anything else. The court is so small and the number of official positions is limited. Adding a doctor of science position will undoubtedly squeeze out space for others."
"No matter how good the knowledge at Dongjiao University is, can it be better than the teachings of the sages in the Four Books and Five Classics?"
Fang Zheng smiled and said, "Yes, that's very well said."
"But what I want to say is that when it comes to the Four Books and Five Classics, no one present can compare to the officials in the court. But when it comes to scientific knowledge, the officials in the court are pushing it hard, but we know nothing about it. If we really start a collective uprising and confront the court, how can we have the upper hand?
"That's right. What does the president mean?" Li Yuanzhao asked.
"So, what I mean is that the first step is to at least have some understanding of science, or even a deep understanding of it before we can start to do anything. While the matter has not become a big deal and not many people outside know about it, I will go to Dongjiao University to invite a group of scholars here. You all listen carefully and study hard, and you must find the loopholes and the major harm to our great scene."
"Otherwise, empty talk will ultimately fail to convince the public, and this is not the attitude of learning that scholars of my generation and even our ancestors have advocated."
"I believe that with your talents and knowledge, you will be able to master the crude knowledge of the eastern suburbs in just three to five days. Then our conversation will be well-reasoned!"
"I see many people coming from other places to take the exam, and they have no money to travel. During this time, you can eat and live at my place. I will cover all the expenses. Please don't be polite."
"Well... let's not waste time and start voting by raising hands now. Those who oppose me, please raise your hands!"
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An hour later, the discussion was over, and after eating and drinking, the tired crowd was led by the servants to find accommodation.
Fang Zhengyi and Li Yuanzhao left separately and met at the Zhenfu Division.
As soon as they met, Li Yuanzhao immediately said, "Old Fang, I didn't expect that things would go so smoothly today. They actually agreed. Are you really going to hire someone to teach them tomorrow?"
Fang Zheng smiled and said, "It's a good thing to be grateful for someone's kindness. Besides, what I said makes sense. These people are unsure of what to do and have no idea about Dongjiao University, so they are naturally willing to agree to my request. I will hire someone to teach them a lesson tomorrow and give them a thorough brainwashing."
"In fact, the core of the contradiction lies in the information asymmetry. Letting them learn science and understand science can resolve some of the contradictions."
Li Yuanzhao nodded: "Well... But there is one thing I think you did too hastily. You should set up the rules and regulations for the meeting while they are mentally exhausted, so that it will be easier to control them in the future. Now there is no hierarchy, everyone is brothers, and they will not obey you in the future, and it will get out of control."
Fang Zheng narrowed his eyes and said, "No, the establishment of Xingsheng Society was hasty to begin with. If we quickly set up the system, there will be problems. We don't need a good organization, an organization that takes humanity into consideration. No rules are the best rules. Don't worry about saying that everyone is a brother. Calling me the president means there will be a hierarchy. Today we are brothers, tomorrow... maybe someone will be a slave, hehe."
Li Yuanzhao was surprised and asked, "What are you going to do next? Just keep them for now?"
"We'll talk about it later, but I never keep idle people."
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"Sun Xiaochuan is guilty of a heinous crime! What's the Bingmasi doing? Haven't they caught him yet?" Emperor Jing's temples throbbed as he looked at the report in front of him.
As an emperor, he was involved in all matters big and small in the capital.
In the past two days, a big villain has appeared in the capital, doing all kinds of evil.
It made him furious.
Guo Tianyang remained silent and whispered, "The military department reported that they have sent more people to search for Sun Xiaochuan. I think they will be able to arrest him in a few days."
Speaking of Sun Xiaochuan, Guo Tianyang was so angry that his teeth were itching.
Damn it, because he was scolded several times by His Majesty!
Moreover, he had never heard of such a scumbag.
This guy is roaming around Beijing and committing crimes. His whereabouts are secretive and his methods are despicable!
Use glue to block keyholes, pry bricks off city walls at night, use firecrackers to blow up toilets, use sticks to stop passers-by on bicycles...
In addition to this, he also pulled the pants of old ladies and stole candy from children!
There's only bad water flowing in your veins!
He did it dozens of times in total, and there was a long queue outside the yamen just because of him.
Even now it has alarmed His Majesty...
Emperor Jing threw the report to the ground, feeling furious.
I was already annoyed! And I ran into this kind of guy, who didn't seek money or sex, but only enjoyed doing bad things, making everyone in the capital feel insecure.
"As soon as possible, arrest Sun Xiaochuan and bring him to justice. Take him to Caishikou and punish him severely in public to stabilize the people's hearts!"
"Yes, I understand."
"Well, has the Jinyiwei sent back any news? How is Fang Zhengyi doing now?"
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