The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 468 Jooheon wants to be a nun?

The joke about Juyun Tower was told for a few days, and there was no follow-up article.

There are many romantic affairs among the princes, grandsons, nobles and relatives of Kaifeng City. There are many anecdotes about jealousy among each other. Even more outrageous and bizarre love stories are performed almost every day. The direction of the public discussion is quickly replaced by other things. attract.

The most recent thing that has attracted the attention of the people of Kaifeng is the establishment and publication of the Tokyo Times.

Originally, the people in the capital could only understand current affairs and court trends by inferring and guessing from fragments of information circulated in official newspapers. This easily caused rumors to spread all over the sky. Once there was any disturbance, the people would become panicked.

Now, there are official newspapers and periodicals such as "Tokyo Times" that are distributed to ordinary people. They explain current political news to the people in an official tone, promote the court's policies, and allow the people in the capital to have the opportunity to learn about the latest court trends.

The Information Department set up a newspaper sales point each in Yujie, Hengjie, and the four major cities of Guangfu, Xianning, Jingfu, and Chunming in the old city of Kaifeng, and sold them to the public. The first [-] copies were released in less than half a day. It was sold out.

Each copy of the Times was priced at five cents, which was not cheap, but it was not too expensive either. The people in the capital could afford it given their spending power.

It was not only scholars and students who bought the Times, but also many officials in Beijing.

No matter who you are, you have to queue up on site if you purchase in advance.

Zhu Xiu plans to publish a few issues first to see how the market responds, and then launch monthly, annual, and combined issues, and book door-to-door delivery services at different time periods such as monthly, quarterly, and yearly.

After the Tokyo Times has made a name for itself in Kaifeng City and is completely popularized, it will then use official promotion methods to set up branches in various prefectures and prefectures across the country.

The imperial newspaper is mainly copied to officials in Beijing and prefectural and county officials across the country. The Tokyo Times serves as the official media mouthpiece for a wider range of customers and plays an important role in guiding public opinion.

In order to create a gimmick in the first issue of the newspaper, Zhu Xiu consulted Guo Wei and publicized the recent series of personnel transfers in the imperial court with great fanfare in the newspaper.

Even before the Di Bao and the official documents were published by the Ministry of Finance, the Tokyo Times had already published this part in full.

For example, Xu Taifu, a member of Zhongshushe, was promoted to Minister of Rites and became a scholar of the Imperial Academy; Wei Xun, the minister of the Ministry of War, was transferred to Youcheng of Shangshu; and Yu Dechen, the former Youcheng of Shangshu, was transferred to Minister of Officials.
Regarding other vassal towns, Chang Si, the military governor of Luzhou, was transferred to the military governor of Songzhou; Li Jun, the military governor of Xiangzhou, moved to Luzhou; and Liu Ci, the military governor of Xingzhou Anguojun, moved to Heyang.
The Times also published several major world events, which successfully aroused heated discussions among the public.

First, in early September, a small group of Khitan soldiers entered Shenzhou and Jizhou, and the officials sent Xiangzhou Defense Envoy Liu Hui to lead his troops to pursue and suppress them.

Second, Wang Jun, the Prime Minister and Privy Councilor, petitioned to resign from the position of Prime Minister and Assistant Minister. He petitioned three times, but was rejected three times.

Third, the king of Qi and Ye both stayed behind. Gao Xingzhou died of illness in Kaifeng, and the officials issued an edict to posthumously gift the king of Qin to the Gao family.

Wang Yin, the commander of the Guard Division, took over and stayed in Yedu to take charge of the Tianxiong Army.

Once the three major pieces of news were released, they aroused heated discussions in the city, and the Tokyo Times was in the limelight for a while.

Several commentaries were also published on the supplement pages of newspapers and periodicals. The first article signed by Mr. Siyou received the most enthusiastic response.

In the article, this person gave a detailed analysis of the process and reasons for the invasion of Khitan troops. From there, he comprehensively discussed the current defense situation in Hebei. He also introduced the life of the new emperor of the Liao Kingdom, Yelv Jing, and analyzed in detail the current situation of the Liao Dynasty. Important figures in the country's upper echelons of government.

The article finally concluded that this was a premeditated hostile action in which the Liao Kingdom and Liu Chong of the Northern Han Dynasty colluded to send troops to harass us in the Zhou Dynasty and test the reality of our defense in Hebei.

The article is eloquent and eloquent and takes up most of the second page. Although there are many words, it is not lengthy at all. The novel syntax is comfortable and smooth to read, and it has become the focus of heated discussion among scholars in Kaifeng.

Immediately afterwards, someone with good intentions quickly revealed that Mr. Siyou was the legendary figure who was successful as a young man, Zhu Xiu, the youngest founder of the Zhou Dynasty.

Zhu Xiu's name once again caused a stir in the city, especially among scholars, becoming the absolute top figure of the era.

Since the appearance of Yelu Abaoji, the fierce man descended from heaven, the Khitan people who made their fortune in the Western Liao River have gradually formed an aggressive trend towards the Han people in the Central Plains.

There are many figures from all dynasties who have fought against the Khitan, but there are only a handful of people who know the history of the Khitan's prosperity and the chaotic history of the tribal aristocracy very well in the past twenty years.

As soon as Mr. Siyou's article on the Khitan was published, the scholars in Kaifeng praised him as the official who knows the Khitan best in the court today.

After all, he worshiped under the sect of the hermit in Tanzhou, and Tanzhou is now under the jurisdiction of Youdu Prefecture of Liao Kingdom, and has been separated from the jurisdiction of the Central Plains for 14 years.

Having been under the eyes of the Khitan people since childhood, how can I not understand the Khitan barbarians?
Another "Khitantong" in the current dynasty belonged to Feng Dao.

For no other reason than to live long enough.

Many historical events are nothing more than people's life experiences.

The Information Department and the Firearms Supervision Bureau were both newly established yamen. As the two chief officials, Zhu Xiu was also the editor-in-chief and chief special issue writer of the Times, so he was extremely busy all day long.

With An Shouzhong joining in to help, the Firearms Supervisor can still take some time off from his busy schedule, but the Information Agency needs him to be in charge personally. After all, the Tokyo Times has just made a name for itself, and will need a few heavyweight articles in the next few publications.

During this period, Zhu Xiu personally went to the Gao family to express condolences to Gao Xingzhou and met Gao Xingzhou's son Gao Huaide.

Gao Huaide was 26 years old. He was an honest and suave man. He was regarded as one of the most outstanding people in the inner circle of the Xungui Yamen in Kaifeng.

After Gao Xingzhou's death, Guo Wei personally went to the mansion to express his condolences and express his gratitude to the whole Gao family. Gao Huaide was promoted to the commander of the East and West Bands and became another general of the imperial army in front of the palace.

Zhu Xiu and Gao Huaide were not on friendly terms with each other. They talked for a while in the mourning hall and then left.

However, the deep relationship between Gao Huaide and Zhao Kuangyin left an impression on him. They had known each other since childhood, and Zhao Da was Gao Huaide's brother-in-law.

Gao Huaide's wife is Zhao Hongyin's daughter and Zhao Da's sister.

Zhu Xiu inquired about it and found out that the Zhao family seemed not to be the daughter of Zhao Hongyin's old wife, Du family, but it did not affect the two brothers' closeness as one family.

Zhao Kuangyin took a special leave to accompany Gao Huaide on vigil and help him keep Gao's home in order.

I heard that Zhao Kuangyi was also at Gao's house, but I didn't see him when Zhu Xiu went there. I don't know if he was hiding.

Until mid-September, Zhu Xiu was so busy that he sometimes didn't even bother to return to the Hou Mansion.

When I had time, I ran to the Huaiyang Prince's Mansion to play chess and drink tea with my father-in-law. Then I ran to the boudoir to chat with Fu Jinhuan to cultivate feelings and say a few words of love without shame.

After all, they were getting married in less than two months, and Zhu Xiu didn't want the couple to enter the bridal chamber with a sense of strangeness.

Zhu Xiu didn't care about Zhou Xian and asked Ma Qing to send people to protect her. This girl could wander wherever she liked.

Guanyinyuan, located in Lushi Lane, is the place Zhou Xian visits most recently.

That afternoon, Zhou Xian arrived on time by carriage, entered Guanyin Yuan alone, and worshiped devoutly in front of the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva.

The coachman is a guest star from the Zangfeng camp. Besides him, there is another person hiding in the dark who is responsible for Zhou Xian's safety.

Zhou Xian knew that someone in the Hou Mansion was following her, but ignored him.

She and Zhu Xiu had not spoken a word since the last Cuifengzhai.

In addition to serving two hours in front of Wu Youdi every day, the rest of the time is either in Guanyin Yuan or locking himself in the room.

Yang Qiaolian noticed something was wrong and came to ask, but she couldn't find out why.

Zhou Xian often felt upset in the Hou Mansion, and only in Guanyin Temple could he find his own peace.

"Bodhisattva, what should I do? My disciple is ignorant, please give me guidance."

Zhou Xian's red lips parted slightly, he murmured something, put his hands together in front of his chest, and bowed devoutly.

Incense was burning in the main hall, and there was only a nun in monk's robes sitting cross-legged next to the Buddhist niche with her eyes lowered and chanting sutras.Guanyinyuan is also a nunnery.

Zhou Xian's heart gradually calmed down, and only by kneeling at the feet of the Bodhisattva could she enjoy this tranquility.

After following the nun and silently reciting a few Buddhist scriptures, Zhou Xian kowtowed again and stood up to leave.

As soon as he stepped out of the hall door, he almost collided with a woman who rushed into the hall in a hurry. Zhou Xian was startled and hurriedly turned aside.

"Hey~ stop!"

The woman turned around and shouted, Zhou Xian stopped and looked back at her.

This woman was dressed in luxurious clothes and makeup, and there were two rows of guards with swords standing outside the hall. She must have an extraordinary status.

The woman took a look, pursed her lips and smiled and said, "Are they from Zhu Xiu's house?"

Zhou Xian was startled, and Fu Li said: "Dare I ask Madam?"

The woman stepped forward, smiled brightly and said, "My name is Guo Qing, Zhu Xiu calls me Fourth Sister."

Zhou Xian was slightly surprised and hurriedly bowed down: "I didn't know that Princess Shou'an has arrived, and the daughter of the people is rude."

"Sister, there's no need to be polite! Get up quickly!" Guo Qing helped her up.

"If my memory serves me well, my sister's name is Zhou Xian, and she is the daughter of the Imperial Tutor whom Zhu Xiu abducted from Jiangning!" Guo Qing smiled.

Zhou Xian looked gloomy and forced a smile.

Guo Qing held her hand and said with a low smile: "I also know that the heroine of the romantic anecdote that was widely circulated in Kaifeng not long ago is my sister!"

Zhou Xian smiled awkwardly.

Guo Qing said with a smile: "My sister is a great beauty. Even I, as a woman, last saw my sister in the Hou Mansion, and I am still impressed by her, let alone those men."

Zhou Xian couldn't help but said with sadness: "I would rather look ordinary and live a quieter life."

Guo Qing said with a smile: "Fool, if you were mediocre in appearance, that boy Zhu Xiu would have traveled thousands of miles to bring you back to Kaifeng? Are you jealous of me competing with others? It's not wrong for a woman to be beautiful, so don't let your imagination run wild."

"Thank you for your enlightenment, Your Highness Princess." Zhou Xian glanced at her unexpectedly and gratefully.

This Princess of Zhou Dynasty is indeed as popular as the rumors say. She is friendly and has no airs.

Guo Qing looked at her and said with a smile: "I see that my sister is very worried and her eyebrows are full of sorrow. She must have come to Guanyin Temple to ask the Bodhisattva for guidance.

I got to meet my sister today, and I think she is very kind. If you have anything on your mind, why not tell me? "

Zhou Xian hesitated for a moment, then Guo Qing pulled her and said, "It's settled! Follow me to the backyard meditation room to sit down."

Look at her anxious look, half enthusiastic, half as excited as eating a melon.

After all, it’s not easy to eat Zhu Xiu’s melons. How could Guo Qing let it go when he finally got the chance?
Zhou Xian was dragged along by her and asked hurriedly: "Will it delay Her Royal Highness's business?"

"Hey~ What can I do? I came to Guanyin Temple a few months ago to ask for the blessings of Bodhisattva and let me get pregnant as soon as possible. Now the imperial doctor has diagnosed me as pregnant. Today I just came to thank Bodhisattva!
Let’s talk about your business first. It’s not too late to go and thank Bodhisattva later.”

Guo Qing smiled.

"." Zhou Xian was speechless and could only be pulled by her all the way to the Zen room in the backyard.

After entering the Zen room and sitting down, waiting for the nun to serve refreshments, Guo Qing couldn't wait to say: "Sister, if you have any unspeakable secrets, just tell me. My sister and I hit it off at first sight. If you can find any use for it, I, Guo Qing, will definitely admit it!"

Guo Qing patted his chest, looking like a good sister showing loyalty, which was quite a bit of a charlatan.

Zhou Xian was infected by her, and he also had the urge to express his feelings. He was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke out, telling everything about what happened starting from Jiang Ning.
After burning the incense, Guo Qing was filled with indignation and slapped the table with his palm:
"What a Zhu Xiu! I didn't expect him to be such a heartless person!"

Guo Qing seemed extremely annoyed and scolded: "I thought you fell in love at first sight in Jiangning and were in love with each other, so you went away with him.

Unexpectedly, I was deceived by this brat's sweet words! "

Zhou Xian's face turned gloomy and he said bitterly: "Perhaps I was not blessed with good fortune, so I could only end up being a concubine."

Guo Qingdao: "Sister, please don't belittle yourself! You are a great daughter of the royal family, and Zhu Xiu is the one who can marry you!"

After a pause, Guo Qing said enthusiastically: "How about I take you to the palace to meet the saint and ask the officials to make the decision to let him regret his marriage to Fu and marry you!"

Zhou Xian was shocked: "Is this feasible?"

Guo Qing consoled him: "Guan Jia is a fair person. If he knew what you were going through, he would definitely make a fair decision."

Zhou Xian hesitated and said: "If you really regret the marriage, what will happen to Zhu Xiu?"

"He~" Guo Qinghun didn't care, "Sister, think about it, his marriage to the Fu family was given by the official family, and naturally it cannot be revoked.

If he regrets his marriage, the responsibility must be borne by Zhu Xiu. Let the officials punish him for the crime of deceiving the emperor. They will take off his official robe, cut off his title, demote him to a commoner, and throw him into a prison for a year and a half. He will be treated well. Punish this kid
Wait until he is released and then let him marry you! "

Zhou Xian's eyes widened and his face turned pale, obviously frightened.

Guo Qing secretly looked at her expression, and then said viciously: "The Fu family is not easy to mess with. If this makes the Fu family lose face, they will definitely settle the score with Zhu Xiu.

It wouldn't kill him, but it would be possible to beat him up and drive him out of Kaifeng!
However, this boy is very lucky and has a rich family. Even if he does not become an official, he can still become a rich man with his brains.

When the time comes, sister, don’t think that he has a low status and is not worthy of you.
Alas, this brat has a lot of enemies. Without his official status, I'm afraid many people will make trouble for him. Naturally, we old friends won't sit back and do nothing, but we can only help in a limited way.
I’m afraid Zhu Xiu’s situation will be miserable by then~~~”

Zhou Xian looked horrified, with tears streaming down his face. He choked and shook his head and said, "No! No! The princess must not let the officials know about this! I would rather that he doesn't regret his marriage, so let him marry the Fu family's wife."

Guo Qing sighed, held her hand and said, "Good sister, you have to know that Zhu Xiu's marriage is not his own decision.

He is highly regarded by officials and is a pillar of the imperial court. There are many people who keep a close eye on him and want to take advantage of him!
His marriage to the Fu family was planned by the official family. It is related to the overall stability of the country and is of great importance!
There are some things I can't tell you clearly, but you have to know that Zhu Xiu didn't mean to let you down, he actually had his own difficulties too! "

Zhou Xian had tears in his eyes and murmured: "Did I really blame him wrongly? Sister Princess, what should I do?"

Guo Qing said sincerely: "You must first learn to accept all this and convince yourself to let go of your resentment.

If you still have feelings for him, why care about too much status?

If the love is broken, it is better to make it clear earlier, and the relationship between the two of them will be over. "

Zhou Xian covered his face with his hands and sobbed: "I don't know. I don't know"

"Alas~" Guo Qing sighed, "How about this, you stay in Guanyin Yuan first, I will say hello to the master of the Guanyin Yuan, and ask her to accept you as a nominal disciple, and you will temporarily lead the training in Guanyin Yuan, and wait. Make your next decision clearly.”

"Thank you princess." Zhou Xian bowed in gratitude.

(End of this chapter)