I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 440 The blunt knife cuts the flesh

With the smooth passage of this resolution, Yan Shifan can already foresee the fate of the left-wing Chahar tribe ruled by Zasak Tuhan.

Before them, there is one and only one way, and that is to become a vassal of Ming Dynasty!
In the future, when Daming is fully prepared to officially start a war with Altan Khan of the Tumed Department, they will still be needed to take the lead and shed blood for Daming!

On weekdays, the left-wing Chahar tribe ruled by Zasaktu Khan still needs to continuously transfuse blood to Daming in accordance with the previously signed contract. They not only need to continuously transport cattle, sheep, war horses, etc. The mineral resources must also be mined by Daming.

Right now, compared with the left-wing Chahar tribe ruled by Zasak Tuhan, there is no doubt that Ming has overwhelming strength.

Even if Zasaktu Khan changed his mind temporarily and was unwilling to recognize the contracts signed before, Da Ming could easily overthrow them and replace them with another puppet.

At this moment, Lu Fang's voice brought Yan Shifan back to reality: "Since the first matter has been discussed, now let's discuss the second matter, which is the compilation of books!"

Hearing this, everyone present except Yan Song became excited, and secretly guessed.

"Is the compilation of books that His Majesty mentioned earlier finally on the agenda?"

Jiajing seemed to have seen what everyone was thinking, and after looking around, he said loudly.

"Well, you guessed it right, that's what I plan to do!"

"Do you still remember the new discipline I set up in the Imperial College not long ago?"

After Jiajing's words fell, Xu Jie who was at the side followed closely and said in agreement.

"Your Majesty, do you mean the mathematics, astronomy, construction and other engineering courses you set up in the Imperial College?"

When Jiajing heard this, he turned his gaze to Xu Jie, nodded his head imperceptibly, and said in response.

"Well, Mr. Xu Ge is right. Not long ago, I set up arithmetic, astronomy, construction and other engineering departments in the Imperial College!"

"Although there are these subjects, there is a lack of corresponding books. Therefore, I plan to officially start compiling specialized books for these subjects."

"At that time, I plan to hand over the compilation of books to your cabinet!"

As soon as Jiajing's words fell, Gao Gong at the side seemed to have noticed something, and immediately stood up and asked Jiajing.

"May I ask Your Majesty, do these new disciplines you have established hold separate examinations, and then select talents from them?"

After listening to Gao Gong's words, all the people present were also instantly separated from the fantasy dream of becoming famous forever and being admired by thousands of students, and began to think about the emperor's intention of this move.

"That's right, if the emperor didn't want to select talents from these newly established engineering disciplines, why did he bother to compile books?"

"Sure enough, things are not that simple, and I almost fell into the emperor's trap!"

After that, Xu Jie was the first to react and knelt down on the ground with a 'plop', crying.

"Your Majesty, it is absolutely impossible!"

"The ancients said that half of the Analects of Confucius can rule the world. I feel that whether it is arithmetic, astronomy, or construction, they are all tricks and tricks, and they are not very helpful for how to govern the country!"

"Your Majesty, you must never give up the basics and chase the last!"

After Xu Jie, Yan Song, Gao Gong, Yan Shifan and others all knelt down on the ground, and Zhang Juzheng knelt down together after hesitating for a moment. road.

"I hope Your Majesty think twice!"

Jiajing looked at Yan Song and others who were kneeling on the ground, and thought to himself: "Sure enough, I just made a little head start, and I aroused everyone's opposition!"

"Even Yan Song, who has always been on my side, is clearly opposed to this matter!"

"It seems that the right to speak must be regained in my hands, that is to say, the newspapers need to hurry up!"

Jiajing thought so, then turned his eyes away from everyone, and said slowly.

"For the time being, I have no plans to select officials from these newly established engineering departments. Even if I want to select, it is just to select some low-ranking officials from them!"

"There is a way. There is a priority in hearing the truth, and there is a specialization in the art industry. Isn't it good to let professional people do professional things?"

"Or do you have other plans and don't want to see such a situation?"

Jiajing's voice that did not contain any emotional fluctuations sounded in everyone's ears. Hearing this, Yan Song immediately buried his head deeply, and did not dare to raise any objections on this matter.

After all, His Majesty has already made a huge concession, promising everyone that only some low-rank officials will be selected from them, and their current status will not be threatened.

If someone is short-sighted and continues to raise objections, His Majesty will be annoyed at that time, and the consequences will be disastrous!

In Zhang Juzheng's view, Jiajing was cutting flesh with a blunt knife, and by the time everyone realized it, it would be too late!

In fact, Zhang Juzheng was also vaguely supportive of Jiajing's move. In his opinion, it was a huge hidden danger to entrust the country to those corrupt scholars who could only read sage books and could not solve practical problems.

Zhang Juzheng clenched his fists tightly, swept his eyes over Yan Song and the others calmly, and said silently.

"When I sit in that position, I will be able to display my ambitions without any constraints!"

After that, Jiajing looked away from Yan Song and the others, and gave instructions.

"Okay, since none of you raised any objections to this matter, then this matter is settled like this, you all get up!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After Jiajing's voice fell, everyone got up from the ground one after another and sat back to their seats.

Seeing this situation, Lu Fang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and immediately stood up, saying in a deep voice.

"The next thing is the last matter of this cabinet discussion, which is the newspaper issued by the imperial court!"

After Lu Fang finished speaking, she retreated to Jiajing's side, lowered her head, looked at the ground casually, and said nothing.

Jiajing turned his eyes to Yan Song who was aside, and gave instructions.

"Let Mr. Yan Ge come and tell you about this matter!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After listening to Jiajing's instructions, Yan Song tremblingly got up from the seat, and after clearing his throat, he turned to the crowd and spoke unhurriedly.

"As for the newspapers issued by the imperial court, the sales volume in the capital is obvious to all!"

"From high-ranking officials and dignitaries down to peddlers and pawns, they all welcome the newspapers issued by the imperial court. Even in the capital, there is a wave of newspaper reading!"

"Previously, Liuxinju was the only merchant in the capital that sponsored the newspapers issued by the imperial court. With the popularity of the newspapers, it also gained great benefits!"

"Not only has its popularity increased greatly, but the price of the pickles it originally sold has also risen with the increase in fame!"

Everyone present also had a deep understanding of Yan Song's words. No one thought that a small jar of pickles would be so expensive, even more expensive than meat!
Although the price is very high, there is still an endless stream of people who go to buy it.

Yan Song seemed to see what everyone was thinking, and then added: "So I was wondering, can I use this opportunity to get other merchants in the capital to participate?"

"We can even hold an auction like the previous promotion by the Maritime Trade Department, and let merchants in the entire capital bid for the auction. Only the highest bidder can get the qualification to be promoted by the newspaper!"

"In this way, the money and food spent in the previous battle with the Tatars can be compensated as soon as possible. What do you think of this idea?"

After Yan Song finished speaking, he did not sit down in a hurry, but waited quietly to see if anyone raised any objections.

(End of this chapter)