History is not static, but new things are always being added.
Before the Sui and Tang dynasties, there was not even an 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: beautiful appearance and good manners ranked first, followed by elegant discussions on profound principles, and writing 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.
Someone was already in the hall; it was Liu Muchuan, the Prime Minister. However, the eunuch said there was something extremely urgent, so the Empress Dowager summoned the two of them immediately. As they entered, Gu Zheng took a step back, letting He Qing walk ahead. He was already half a head taller than He Qing, so following behind him, they seemed perfectly harmonious, like a perfect match.
The Grand Empress Dowager had long forgotten her previous intention of betrothing He Qing to Gu Zheng. Seeing the two of them getting closer, she couldn't help but frown and asked, "Why are you two together? What do you want to report?"
He Qing ignored the first question, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, there's been a civil uprising in Ruizhou. The messenger who brought the news is in the side hall. He's disheveled and exhausted from the journey, so I had him taken to the side hall to rest, have some water, and eat something to regain his strength before I could inquire in detail about the situation in Ruizhou."
The Grand Empress Dowager nodded slightly, approving the arrangement. She turned and instructed Huang Xiu, who was standing at the side, "Go and invite the ministers from the Council of State and the Minister of War over."
Liu Muchuan frowned, twirling his beard as he spoke, "Natural disasters plague the Ruizhou area year after year, and we've always relied on relief from the imperial court to survive. It's just that it borders the white people, where the two ethnic groups live together, and its geographical location is extremely crucial, so the imperial court has no choice but to do so. Because of the hardships people face, many unruly and unruly people have emerged. But they are, after all, the people of Anhua, and have lived in peace for decades. How could this sudden uprising have erupted?"
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