I, the queen and the father, start with a deer as a horse

Shangguan Haitang asked: "Your Majesty is talking about that article?"

Wu Mingkong nodded lightly, and said neither coldly nor indifferently: "I want to know, how could the shopkeeper of Jinghua Pavilion be so bold as to publish and arrange my articles."

Shangguan Haitang was silent for a while, and replied: "No accident, it is the secret work of Yan Kingdom."

Wu Mingkong frowned slightly when he heard this.

In her opinion, with the strength of the No. [-] dealer, one shouldn't just sit back and watch a secret agent become the shopkeeper of the bookstore without even noticing it.

Seeing this, Shangguan Haitang explained: "Since the establishment of the First Village, we have started to eliminate the spies placed by various countries in Chang'an, but as long as these spies live normally and do not communicate with others, they will not leave clues. No matter how hard you work, there will inevitably be fish that slip through the net."

The voice fell.

Wu Mingkong frowned a little, obviously accepting this explanation.

After a moment of silence, she looked at Shangguan Haitang, and asked, "You are the owner of the No. [-] Villa. You should have your own opinions on how to control the news. In your opinion, what should be done to prevent such things from happening?" ?”

Hearing this question, Shangguan Haitang showed a look of hesitation on his face, and did not answer immediately.

She is loyal to Fang Xiu, not the emperor.

Some irrelevant questions can be answered.

However, when it comes to the policy of the imperial court, it is still necessary to keep silent.

After all, the emperor had deep thoughts, and no one knew what to say and what not to say.

Wu Mingkong noticed her expression, understood her concerns, thought for a while, and said seriously:
"The battle in Yongzhou has not yet ended, and the Yan army is coming again. I don't want someone to use newspapers to attack the court and cause riots at this time...

In that way, it is not good for me, for the court, or for the other party. "

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Haitang remained silent.

Seeing this, Wu Mingkong thought for a while, and made a final attempt.

"As Fang Xiu's most trusted person, you should know the relationship between me and Fang Xiu...

I have already decided that when Fang Xiu returns to Beijing, I will confer the title on him. I don't want someone to make use of the topic and make irresponsible remarks in the newspapers. "

Speaking of this, he paused, and said: "Furthermore, quite a few people knew about the accusation of a deer as a horse back then, if it were published in a newspaper."

Speaking of which, stop abruptly.

The latter words are self-evident.

It is nothing more than worrying that someone will expose the matter of calling a deer a horse, causing unnecessary turmoil.

Of course, Shangguan Haitang knew the relationship between Fang Xiu and the Empress.

After all, the night Fang Xiu and Li Yaoyue got married, she stayed outside the bridal chamber.

She remembers how Fang Xiu and His Majesty were lingering.

Think back to what happened that night.

Shangguan Haitang felt her heart beat a little faster, and it took a few breaths before she calmed down.

Looking up at the empress, she slowly said:

"If your majesty wants to avoid such things from happening, it is best to draw up a decree. From then on, except for Zhufengxuan and the imperial court's book making bureau, no one or any shop can print newspapers privately!

In addition, the books printed by the bookstore must be sent to the Ministry of Rites for review by officials of the Ministry of Rites before they are sold. "

Hearing this, Wu Mingkong had a thoughtful look on his face.

Doing so can indeed have an immediate effect, but it will undoubtedly hinder the development of newspapers and books, and at the same time arouse some people's dissatisfaction with the imperial court.

In addition, it seems that she, the emperor, is narrow-minded and doesn't know how to speak out.

"Is there any other way?"

Wu Mingkong looked at Shangguan Haitang and asked.

Shangguan Haitang thought for a while and replied: "Your Majesty can set up a yamen to be responsible for newspapers and books. Private bookstores can publish them, but they must be sent to the yamen for review."

Wu Mingkong frowned and said, "It sounds like there is no difference."

Shangguan Haitang didn't deny it, and replied: "In Caomin's opinion, review is the only way to prevent such things from happening."

Wu Mingkong frowned slightly, lost in thought.

After a while, she made a decision, looked at Shangguan Haitang, nodded and said: "I understand, you can go down."

"Caomin retire!"

Shangguan Haitang saluted respectfully, turned and left.

after she left.

Wu Mingkong looked at Lin Wan'er beside him, and ordered: "Let the Minister of Rites come to see me."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Lin Wan'er responded, turned and left.

on the dragon chair.

The little empress looked at her back, with a thoughtful look, and muttered to herself: "Review. It might be a way."

The next day.

in the palace.

The little empress is still thinking about how to improve the review system, thinking about whether to add a yamen outside the Ministry of Rites to be responsible for the publication of newspapers and books.

At the same time, somewhere in the main hall of the Imperial College.

Cheng Zhengdao was still complacent about the article he wrote a few days ago.

no doubt.

In his opinion, his article advising His Majesty was excellent in every aspect.

Published in newspapers, it won't take long for it to spread across the country.

At that time, no matter how angry His Majesty is, he will not convict him, but will treat him very politely to show his tolerance.

And he will be sought after by scholars all over the world because of his courage to speak out directly, and he will become famous. Maybe he will be famous in history in the future and become an eternally famous admonisher!

of course.

Whether he can become famous or not is not his original intention of writing this article.

His fundamental purpose in writing this article is still to persuade His Majesty to return to the right way, not to be influenced by Fang Xiu, a rebellious minister and traitor, who extort money everywhere and make the gentry in the world panic.

Not to mention the cruelty and inhumaneness like some time ago, killing the noble and honorable clans for unwarranted reasons!

To know!
Benevolence and righteousness are the foundation of governing the country!
As soon as he thought of this, Cheng Zhengdao suddenly felt that his thoughts were springing up, and he hurriedly picked up his pen and ink, planning to write another article to teach His Majesty how to govern the country.

The core is that, as the Son of Heaven, one should not disregard righteousness just because of a small profit in front of one's eyes, otherwise the court will be overthrown sooner or later!

Write and write.

He couldn't help thinking of some things he had heard recently.

For example, at the court meeting a few days ago, His Majesty actually distributed the dividends from Zhenbaozhai to all civil and military officials in Fengtian Hall.

In his opinion, this matter is simply absurd!
Your Majesty does not teach the officials with righteousness, but instead bribes them with money, which is a moral decline!
Besides.

He also heard that the imperial court recently used a large amount of money to recruit craftsmen, build workshops, and hand over official roads to some profit-seeking merchants for construction.

This made him feel extremely sad and indignant.

From his point of view, this is militarism!
It's collusion between officials and businessmen!
"The way of the monarch is not right, the position of the officials is unclear, the ministers hold the dividends and flatter others, and the small officials are afraid of crimes and obey the face"

Cheng Zhengdao sat on the grand teacher's chair, wrote a few words, and then stopped to think.

From time to time, there was a look of sadness between the brows, and from time to time an expression of anger.

"The minister is ignorant of death and loyal, curling up to speak for your majesty, but your majesty pays attention to it. The clan is very fortunate, and the world is very fortunate. I would like to report it."

Write the rest of the content.

Cheng Zhengdao couldn't help exhaling, put down his pen, picked up the article, and admired it on his own.

Just now.

There was a rush of footsteps outside the hall.

Then there was a knock on the door.

"Cheng Jijiu, something happened!"

Cheng Zhengdao heard the voice and looked out the door.

Xin Dao's article was published in a newspaper, so it would be strange if nothing happened!

Having said that, as long as it is not the Eagle Claw of the Criminal Ministry who came today, it is not a big deal!

Thinking of this, Cheng Zhengdao put on a calm look, stroked his beard, and said leisurely: "Come in and talk."

The voice fell.

A doctor came in, holding a newspaper in his hand, with an extremely complicated expression, and said hurriedly: "Cheng Jijiu, the newspaper published an article today."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Cheng Zhengdao.

"My lord, Mount Tai collapsed in front of him but his color didn't change, and the elk rose to his left without blinking his eyes. It's just an article. Why are we so flustered?"

After Cheng Zhengdao finished speaking, he picked up his teacup and took a sip, looking calm and calm.

Seeing this scene, the doctor was slightly taken aback, and then his expression became a little strange.

After a few breaths of silence, he tentatively asked, "Cheng Jijiu has read this article?"

This is no nonsense!
The article written by the old man is naturally considered every word, how could he not have read it.

Cheng Zhengdao put down his teacup and said leisurely, "Naturally."

Got a positive answer.

The doctor's eyes could not help showing a touch of admiration.

After reading the article, I can still be so indifferent.

Cheng Jijiu is indeed a great scholar!

Mount Tai collapsed in front without changing its color, elk flourished in the left without blinking!

In such a state, he might not be able to achieve it in his whole life.

Thinking of this.

The doctor asked curiously: "Then what is Master Jijiu going to do next?"

When Cheng Zhengdao heard this question, he said lightly: "Wait."

"Wait? What do you mean?"

The doctor's eyes showed a blank look, and he didn't understand Cheng Zhengdao's intention.

Cheng Zhengdao noticed his expression and thought to himself: Is it because he is young and at a loss when he encounters a little thing, or he has too little knowledge and doesn't know how to face the predicament.

Thinking of this, Cheng Zhengdao spoke again: "The newspaper has not been published for a long time, and it has not been circulated. Too few people read it, and it has not yet had an impact on the court and His Majesty.

There is no point in being anxious at this time, the old man will be able to deal with it when His Majesty reads the article and makes a decision."

As soon as this word comes out.

The doctor froze in place.

Lord Jijiu thinks that too few people have read this newspaper!

This this.
What's the idea?
Could it be that the article is correct, Lord Jijiu is really as good as Longyang?

but.

how can that be!

He has also been in the Imperial College for more than ten years, how come he never noticed before that Lord Jijiu has this hobby?
Silence for a while.

The doctor still couldn't help asking: "Your Majesty will ask, how will Lord Jijiu respond?"

How else to deal with it?

Naturally, it is a blunt admonition to persuade His Majesty to correct his mistakes!

Think so.

Cheng Zhengdao said leisurely: "Uphold justice and speak up for justice!"

"."

This time.

The doctor was completely dumbfounded.

He really couldn't figure out what this had to do with upholding justice and speaking uprightly.

Could it be that, even if His Majesty intervenes, Lord Jijiu will never bow his head? !
This.
Totally incomprehensible!

The doctor took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then asked cautiously: "Master Jijiu, you mean that the article is completely true?"

When Cheng Zhengdao heard this, dissatisfaction appeared on his vicissitudes face, and he said coldly: "If it is not true, if it is published in a document, it will not be deceiving the king and digging his own grave!"

"This"

Got an affirmative answer.

The doctor felt that his heart had been greatly impacted, and there was a hint of panic in his eyes.

Subconsciously took a step back and kept a distance from Cheng Zhengdao.

When Cheng Zhengdao saw this scene, his expression was slightly disdainful, and he said calmly: "The sage said that riches and honor cannot be promiscuous, poverty cannot be moved, and might cannot be subdued. , sad, deplorable..."

When the doctor heard this, his expression became extremely strange.

Especially when I heard the words "speaking with sincerity".

He finally realized that the article Mr. Jijiu said was not the same article as he said.

After hesitating for a moment, he spoke again: "Did Master Jijiu really read the article in Daqian Monthly?"

An article in Daqian Monthly?
Isn't it Mirror Flower News?

Cheng Zhengdao was slightly taken aback, and asked, "An article in Dagan Monthly? What article?"

Hearing this, the doctor was finally convinced that Master Jijiu had misunderstood what he meant.

His expression became complicated again, and he handed the newspaper in his hand to Cheng Zhengdao, saying:

"Master Jijiu, please have a look."

After speaking, he stood aside.

He lowered his head and said nothing.

Seeing this scene, Cheng Zhengdao was bewildered. He reached out to take the newspaper, opened it, and began to browse.

With just one glance, he saw a line of flying and phoenix dancing characters in the most eye-catching position.

"shock!Guozijian sacrificed wine, the great Confucianism Cheng Zhengdao, actually proficient in this way! "

Seeing this line of text, a bad premonition rose in his heart, his brows were slightly frowned, and he began to browse the content of the article.

look at.

His expression changed.

First at a loss, then surprise, then embarrassment, and finally anger!

Haven't read it yet.

He was already furious, stood up from the chair suddenly, slammed the newspaper on the table, and roared angrily:

"Who is it that slanders the old man so much!"

Maybe it was too violent.

Or maybe too angry.

Cheng Zhengdao, who stood up, felt dizzy as soon as he finished roaring, swayed twice, and fell back to sit on the grand master's chair.

aside.

Seeing this scene, the doctor hastily stepped forward to help.

"Master Jijiu calm down!"

Cheng Zhengdao, who sat back in the teacher's chair, heard this, his old face showed grief and indignation, his eyes widened, he stared at the doctor, and said angrily: "If you are so insulted, can you calm down?!"

"."

Hearing this, the doctor wanted to say:

My husband, Mount Tai collapsed in front of him but his color did not change, and the elk moved to his left without blinking his eyes. It was just an article, so why the panic.

However, seeing Cheng Zhengdao's difficult expression, he still didn't say anything.

He was afraid that Cheng Zhengdao would die of anger.

On the teacher's chair.

Cheng Zhengdao tightly clenched the newspaper with both hands, his face was even uglier than that of eating Xiang, his chest was constantly heaving and falling due to anger.

After a while, he calmed down a bit, stared at the doctor, and squeezed out a question from between his teeth.

"Who wrote this article!"