Search on Alipay to receive red envelopes, and add one cent to recharge your account to Jinjiang. Although He Qing did not mean to do so, his words did touch Gu Zheng's heart.
When he was young, he delved into these things, which were denounced as unorthodox and despised by everyone. However, now that he holds a high position, a key official whose every move can influence state affairs, his interest in these things has become a harmless hobby, and it has attracted many people to follow him.
If he could become a prime minister and preside over the affairs of the government hall in the future, this little hobby, which was originally not worthy of being mentioned in the upper class, might become a famous subject.
But although Gu Zheng appeared pedantic in front of He Qing, he was not inflexible. On the contrary, he was best at taking advantage of opportunities.
So, when Xue Zhidao initially wanted to elevate him to power, he readily accepted. Later, realizing that He Qing and Empress Dowager Zhang were using the earthquake as a pretext for a raft, he similarly prepared diligently, seizing the opportunity to let everyone see and acknowledge his talent. Now, he also wondered what impact these new ideas would have on the court, on the Great Chu, and even on the world.
History is not static, but new things are constantly being added.
Before the Sui and Tang dynasties, there was no imperial examination system in the world. The aristocratic families controlled the promotion channels with the Nine-Rank System. To qualify for advancement, more emphasis was placed on one's own qualities: beauty and good manners ranked first, followed by the ability to discuss profound principles, compose poetry and essays.
During the Tang Dynasty, the imperial examinations favored poetry and prose. If a candidate performed poorly on the scripture-sticking section, they could compose a poem or prose on the spot, as long as the examiner approved. Therefore, candidates always sought to establish a reputation for their poetry and prose before the exams began. The higher their reputation, the higher their ranking and the easier it was to pass.
During the Song Dynasty, Wang Anshi brought new learning into the court, abolished the examination of poetry and prose, and only promoted the meaning of classics, which was another change.
So, what's wrong with Gu Zheng bringing new changes to the court?
His thoughts shifted, and seeing He Qing looking at him, Gu Zheng nodded and said, "Of course. I believe this is a new discipline that is completely different from all previous theories. It contains countless great principles. If you delve into it thoroughly, you will understand the ultimate truth. It will surely attract countless scholars."
Life is all about fame, fortune, and status, and Gu Zheng is no exception. How important is it to establish a new school of thought?
He Qing nodded in agreement, "Indeed."
Countless people have taken science as their lifelong belief and dedicated their lives to the cause of science. There are even many who have sacrificed their lives and blood on the road of pioneering science, thus paving a bloody scientific path.
However, in China, this path should be easier to follow. This is because, compared to theology, imperial power is more adaptable. As long as it can become a tool for ruling the world, it will be happily accepted and incorporated into the existing system.
If Gu Zheng can implement this change from top to bottom, the resistance will be relatively smaller.
Seeing her expression of as if it was natural, as if she wasn't surprised at all, Gu Zheng couldn't help but feel a little strange. Just as he was about to speak to test her, he heard a commotion behind him.
The two turned back and saw two eunuchs in front, two guards behind, supporting a man dressed as a postman, hurrying towards them. They were obviously very anxious, but running was not allowed in the palace, so they could only quicken their pace. The postman who was supported in the middle looked haggard and could not keep up with the other two. He was almost dragging himself along.
He Qing's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately went up to him, "What's going on?"
"Ruizhou civil uprising!" The postman seemed to wake up and immediately shouted loudly.
He Qing and Gu Zheng's expressions changed drastically at the same time. They subconsciously glanced at each other, both feeling a sense of impending disaster. The period after the earthquake had been peaceful, but the Chu Dynasty was so vast that trouble was inevitable.
But things like civil uprisings are truly a minority among the minority, and they will definitely shock the world.
He Qing was slightly better off, as such a major event would not be missed in the novel, but He Qing could not remember the specific date. The reason why he remembered the time of the last earthquake so clearly was because that sentence was the beginning of the novel, and the time-traveling girl had only read it for a short time.
But she was prepared, so after the initial anxiety, she quickly calmed down. Looking at the dying postman, she said, "He's in this state, it's inevitable that he will lose his composure in front of the Empress. Besides, the Empress is anxious and will definitely ask about the situation in Ruizhou in detail, and he won't be in the mood to answer. Take him downstairs first, let him rest for a while, and eat something before coming back."
After making the arrangements, he turned to Gu Zheng and said, "Master Gu, please come in with me and report this matter."
Gu Zheng didn't object. The Empress Dowager would definitely summon important officials to discuss such a major matter, and he would definitely be among them. So, it wouldn't be a big deal to be a step ahead.
But... he turned his head and looked at He Qing again. Seeing that she had arranged everything in an orderly manner and had no intention of avoiding suspicion at all, he naturally had some thoughts in his mind.
He could have misunderstood He Qing about the last earthquake, but it was also true that He Qing had ambitions and a desire to meddle in court affairs. Furthermore, judging by these two incidents, she certainly possessed the ability to do so.
So this time, Gu Zheng did not speak rashly to test the waters, but instead planned to wait and see what would happen.
The eunuchs and guards took the postman to the side hall. Because the emperor could not determine the time to summon the ministers to discuss matters, sometimes the ministers would eat and rest here, so the side hall was well-equipped and he could rest here for a while.
He Qing and Gu Zheng took the initiative to walk to the front of Ziping Palace and asked the eunuchs guarding outside the door to go in and pass on the message.
殿里已经有人在了，是同平章事刘牧川。不过内侍说有十万火急的事，太皇太后便立刻将二人召了进来。两人进门时，顾铮主动后退了一步，让贺卿走在前面。他本来就比贺卿高半个头，这样跟在贺卿身后，反而显得十分和谐，真如一双璧人。
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