I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 393

After listening to Jiajing's explanation, Lu Fang seemed to have a clear understanding, with a strange light in his eyes, and said excitedly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for explaining the confusion to the servant, the servant already knows what to do!"

Hearing this, Jiajing couldn't help showing a little relief on his face, and immediately ordered.

"At that time, go to the city to find a few painters with fairly good skills. After they pass the assessment, let them formally draw pictures!"

Hearing this, Lu Fang frowned slightly, and quickly asked respectfully.

"May I ask Your Majesty, what is the assessment standard?"

Jiajing obviously did not expect that Lu Fang would ask this question, and after a moment of stunned, he gave the answer.

"The assessment standard is, as long as you can draw pictures that make people laugh!"

"A picture that makes me laugh?"

After listening to the assessment criteria proposed by Jiajing, Lu Fang couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

Seeing this situation, Jiajing couldn't help but sighed, and said immediately.

"It's really not possible. For the sake of newspaper sales, I can reluctantly sacrifice myself!"

"At that time, I can also use me as a gimmick for the first article of the Great Ming Daily. For example, I can write about my hobbies or what I like to eat in the article. Anyway, as long as it is related to me, I can write about it!"

"In addition, we can also set aside a special space in the newspaper. Those merchants in the capital who are willing to pay for it can write their names on it. While promoting them for them, it is right to recover the cost."

When Lu Fang heard this, her face turned pale with fright, and she immediately knelt down on the ground and said respectfully.

"Your Majesty, no, you are the father of hundreds of millions of people in the 13 provinces of the two capitals of the Ming Dynasty!"

Jiajing had a panoramic view of the expression on Lu Fang's face, and said immediately.

"If the sales volume of the part of the newspaper for the common people is really not good, this is the only way to do it."

When Lu Fang heard this, she immediately clenched her fists, her eyes full of fighting spirit, and said in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, this servant will definitely not let this happen!"

……

On the cabinet side, after Yan Song and others left the Hall of Mental Cultivation, they non-stop announced that the Guozijian was about to add new disciplines, and that the imperial court was about to issue a newspaper.

Unsurprisingly, the fact that the imperial court was going to add new disciplines to the Guozijian, like a mud cow entering the sea, did not cause any waves, but the news that the imperial court was about to issue a newspaper was widely circulated among the imperial court, and aroused enthusiastic enthusiasm from all civil and military officials. discuss.

At this moment, several officials had already gathered in front of the bulletin board where the cabinet usually used to post announcements, chattering and discussing.

"Hey, look, the cabinet has posted a new announcement. It seems that the imperial court is going to issue a newspaper?"

"What is a newspaper, why have I never heard of it?"

"Do you know what a newspaper is?"

"I don't know, do you know?"

"I don't know, maybe it's the same thing as Di Bao?"

Just as these officials were still arguing about what the newspaper was, Zhao Zhenji happened to pass by. Seeing this situation, he couldn't help becoming interested, and leaned forward, stopped to watch for a long time, and then took his time said.

"According to my official opinion, the newspaper to be published by the imperial court should be similar to the Dibao!"

Hearing this, those arguing officials suddenly turned their heads. When they saw Zhao Zhenji in front of them, flattering expressions appeared on their faces, and they said respectfully, "I have seen Mr. Zhao!"

"Ah."

When Zhao Zhenji heard the words, she nodded slightly and left the scene without stopping.

After Zhao Zhenji left, one of the unidentified officials looked at the back of Zhao Zhenji's leaving and asked his colleagues beside him.

"Who is this Mr. Zhao? Why have I never seen him before?"

When the colleagues on the side heard this, panic appeared on their faces. After checking the surroundings and making sure that no one was paying attention, they breathed a sigh of relief, and then explained.

"Shh, keep your voice down, you have only just entered the official position, so it's normal that you don't know Mr. Zhao."

"You just need to know that he is the supervisory censor. Anyway, if you see him, you can basically go to see Lord Yan!"

……

Capital, Yan Mansion.

After being on duty, Yan Shifan returned to his room non-stop. He wanted to continue the unfinished work before, and perfect the blueprint of the steam engine according to his own wishes.

Just when Yan Shifan was still racking his brains to think about where there were flaws, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

I saw Yan Shifan frowned unobtrusively, with a stern expression, and after a long while, he opened his mouth to speak.

"Come in!"

After the words fell, the butler carefully revealed his figure and said softly.

"Mr. Xiao Ge, Mr. Yan Ge asked you to go over there, saying that he has something to discuss with you!"

When Yan Shifan heard the words, the resentment of being disturbed in his heart dissipated a lot, and he responded only after he put away the steam engine blueprint copied by the subordinate staff.

"Well, I see, I'll go there now!"

Seeing that his task this time had been completed, the butler couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief, and immediately turned and left.

After a while, Yan Shifan came to the study and knocked lightly on the door.

"come in!"

A rather dull voice came from the study, and Yan Shifan didn't hesitate anymore when he heard this, and immediately pushed the door open and entered.

In the study room, Yan Song was sitting in front of the desk at the moment, holding a book in his hand, and was reading it with relish. When he saw Yan Shifan coming in, he reluctantly looked away from the book, and immediately ordered.

"Open the door!"

"Yes, Father!"

After Yan Shifan responded, he immediately came to Yan Song and asked respectfully.

"Father, what do you want from me?"

Hearing this, Yan Song put the book in his hand aside, sighed, and said slowly.

"I asked you to come here. There is indeed one thing that needs you to do."

When Yan Song said this, he paused for a moment, then continued.

"At that time, after the official publication of the imperial court's newspapers, go and tell them, buy as many as you want!"

When Yan Shifan heard this, a puzzled expression appeared on his face: "Father, you are trying to curry favor with His Majesty..."

Before Yan Shifan finished speaking, Yan Song interrupted him coldly: "You idiot, can you think about it again?"

Although Yan Song didn't get angry when he said this, he still patiently explained to Yan Shifan.

"Think about it, why does His Majesty care so much about this trivial matter, and even hesitate to call everyone in the cabinet to discuss it?"

Being reprimanded suddenly, Yan Shifan also felt a little baffled. In his opinion, his father's actions were clearly showing his favor to the emperor in a disguised form.

Yan Song saw that Yan Shifan still didn't understand what he meant, and there was an expression of hatred for iron and steel on his face, and he continued immediately.

"Do you still remember the first thing His Majesty discussed with us earlier?"

As soon as Yan Song's words fell, Yan Shifan responded without thinking.

"The first thing His Majesty asked us to discuss was to set up more disciplines in the Imperial College!"

When Yan Song heard this, the anger in his heart weakened a little, and he continued immediately.

"This matter is nothing more than a cover, used to make us relax our vigilance. What His Majesty really wants to do is the second matter, that is to say, the imperial court will officially issue a newspaper.

"For a long time, in my Ming Dynasty, the voices of the gentry have always dominated the mainstream. Not only that, but their influence is also very strong!"

"And this situation is something His Majesty does not wish to see."

"It is fake that the imperial court publishes newspapers, but it is true that His Majesty wants to take this opportunity to expand his own influence!"

"Think about it, after the official publication of the newspaper, His Majesty can also use the newspaper to directly publicize the imperial court's policies to the people. In this process, no gentry officials are required to participate."

"Your Majesty can also take this opportunity to expand your influence. You may not see any effect in a day or two, but what about a year, two years, ten years, or 20 years?"

After listening to Yan Song's analysis, Yan Shifan also reacted suddenly, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Yan Song was not surprised by Yan Shifan's reaction, and immediately looked at the ground casually, and said slowly.

"Your Majesty's plan is so far away that it cannot be achieved overnight. What a boldness this is!"

Immediately afterwards, Yan Shifan suppressed the panic in his heart, and immediately asked Yan Song how to deal with it.

"Then father, what should we do next, is to talk to those gentry..."

Before Yan Shifan finished speaking, he was coldly interrupted by Yan Song.

"Idiot, how can we succeed by following those rotten scholars? What we need to do is to closely follow His Majesty's footsteps!"

When Yan Song said this, he paused for a moment, and then ordered.

"When the time comes, go and inquire with Eunuch Lu to see what can be of use to us!"

When Yan Shifan heard this, his expression immediately turned serious, and he said respectfully.

"Yes, father, the child will do it now!"

After Yan Shifan finished speaking, he was about to turn around and leave the study, but Yan Song's instructions came from behind him.

"By the way, on the Zhejiang side, you must also pay more attention. Changing rice to mulberry will not cause any trouble!"

When Yan Shifan heard the words, he paused when he was about to step out of the study, and immediately responded.

"Father, the child knows what to do."

……

Henan, Kaifeng Prefecture.

After traveling around the clock for more than ten days, the new governor of Henan, Hu Zhili, finally arrived at Kaifeng Mansion in Henan, where he met the imperial envoy Hai Rui.

Before Hu Zhili officially took office, Hai Rui was in charge of all the government affairs in Henan.

In the government office, Hai Rui and Hu Zhili hit it off right away, and the topics they talked about were quite speculative.

For a moment, Hu Zhili actually had the feeling of meeting a confidant.

Hai Rui led Hu Zhili to the study room, and immediately pointed to the stack of files on the desk, and said softly.

"Brother Ru Li, here is what I have sorted out in recent days. The customs and customs in Henan will surely be of some help to your future administration!"

Hearing this, Hu Zhili followed Hai Rui's line of sight, and when he saw the tall stack of files on the desk, he knew that Hai Rui definitely put his heart into it.

Immediately, a look of gratitude appeared on Hu Zhili's face, and he bowed to Hai Rui.

"Thanks to the imperial envoy, the imperial envoy, I will never forget the kindness of the imperial envoy!"

Seeing this, Hai Rui quickly leaned over to help Hu Zhili up, and said with emotion.

"I only hope that you can treat the people in Henan kindly. Their life is really too hard!"

"The tyrannical government is fiercer than a tiger. Usually it's okay, and you can barely make a living. If there is a natural disaster, the common people will have to sell their children and daughters!"

"Do you understand what the officer said to you?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Zhili looked straight into Hai Rui's eyes and made his promise.

"Your Imperial Envoy, don't worry, the officials will not disappoint your trust, and will manage the people in Henan well!"

Hearing this, Hai Rui felt a little relieved, and immediately corrected him.

"We are all working for His Majesty. You can let me down, but you must not let Your Majesty down!"

When Hu Zhili heard this, he immediately put on an educated attitude and said in a deep voice.

"Thank you, sir, for your teaching!"

Upon hearing this, Hai Rui nodded imperceptibly, and immediately opened his mouth to speak.

"Since you have officially arrived in office, I should officially return to the imperial court and report my dismissal to Your Majesty!"

After Hai Rui finished speaking, he turned and left. Seeing this situation, Hu Zhili quickly stepped forward, followed in Hai Rui's footsteps, and said respectfully.

"Master Imperial Envoy, do you need an official to see you off at the pier?"

Upon hearing this, Hai Rui stopped in his tracks, turned around, and spoke.

"No need, Henan has just experienced turmoil right now, and you, the governor of Henan, are urgently needed to calm people's hearts. There are still many places where you can be used in the future. There is no need to waste time on me!"

After Hai Rui finished speaking, he left without waiting for Hu Zhili's answer.

Hu Zhili looked at Hai Rui's leaving back, and all the words he wanted to say got stuck in his throat.

However, not only did Hu Zhili not have the slightest look of annoyance on his face, but he felt a deep sense of admiration for Hai Rui in his heart.

Immediately, Hu Zhili seemed to have made up his mind, and looked away, his face full of determination.

Hu Zhili returned to his study and began to carefully read the records Hai Rui left him about various customs and customs in Henan.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day when Hai Rui officially left Henan to return to the capital to report on his duties. Prior to this, he did not notify anyone, but asked the accompanying guards to pack their luggage and set off for the pier at dawn.

But when Hai Rui's group arrived at the pier, they suddenly discovered that the place was already full of ordinary people who had come to see them off.

Seeing Hai Rui's arrival, all these people knelt down on the ground in unison and said in unison.

"Master Qingtian!"

Not only Hai Rui, but even the guards in charge of escorting Hai Rui were quite moved by this.

"Please hurry up, everyone, I just did what I should do!"

After that, Hai Rui personally helped up the people at the scene one by one, and after calming down their emotions, he reluctantly boarded the boat back to the capital.

The mighty fleet set off immediately, and the water surface shone with a different kind of light under the sunlight in the morning.

(End of this chapter)