Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 477 Ouyang Lun, you are threatening me! (Subscribe please!!)
"Yes, Your Majesty." Ji Gang bowed. "When I first saw the detailed explanation of the Ming Dynasty Civil Service Examination, I was extremely worried that someone would be dissatisfied with it. However, after I took people around, I found that this was not the case!"

"Even when some extreme students wanted to protest, the great Confucian scholars would personally step out to stop them, pinching the students' ears and taking them away!"

"From the information I have received, the remaining great Confucian scholars have begun to accept new-style education, and some have even become teachers in provincial universities."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang showed a smile on his face. He was very satisfied that he could deal with the Confucianism chaos so easily and smoothly.

"The key point is still the newspaper!"

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but sigh, "Ouyang Lun is always able to do things beyond our expectations."

"I really don't want anything to happen to Ouyang Lun."

"And the Queen is right. In the current situation, it is much better to keep the newspapers than not to keep them!"

Ji Gang knelt directly in front of Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty. From now on, the court will have another "mouthpiece" like newspapers. With newspapers building a bridge between Your Majesty and the people, I believe that the Ming Dynasty will have long-term peace! And it will also gain the support of the people!"

"Yeah, you are right!" Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly.

Before this, Zhu Yuanzhang was skeptical about newspapers. Now, after listening to Empress Ma's advice and Ji Gang's report, Zhu Yuanzhang's doubts were dispelled a lot.

Newspaper is simply a magical tool. If used properly, it can save you a lot of trouble!

The most important thing is that the newspaper has a very good effect. It can be said that the originally complex Confucianism fell into the hands of the newspaper.

"The newspaper is indeed effective, but we need to think carefully about how to arrange the newspaper in the future."

After these things happened, Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude towards Ouyang Lun had changed slightly. Zhu Yuanzhang even felt that as long as Ouyang Lun continued like this, it might not be a bad thing.

With Ouyang Lun, the "dog-headed military advisor", Zhu Yuanzhang felt that even if he just lay in bed and slept every day, he could still achieve many political achievements. The benefits of being lazy are really fascinating and addictive!

Until now, Zhu Yuanzhang has not yet recovered from the amazement of the newspaper. Just one newspaper can control public opinion and make the people of the Ming Dynasty stand on the side of the court spontaneously. It is really too effortless. If it is discarded just because it was made by Ouyang Lun, it will definitely be a huge loss for the Ming Dynasty.

I will not only continue to use newspapers, but also use them well!!
As for Ouyang Lun, as long as he doesn't touch his bottom line, let him do whatever he wants. After all, instead of using a group of controlled but useless ministers, it is better to boldly use a useful and uncontrollable minister. The risk is high and the return is also great, and Zhu Yuanzhang is confident that he can now control this risk.

From the current perspective, the Prince Consort Party has done more practical things than the Huaixi Party, and these benefits have benefited millions of people in the Ming Dynasty.

"Wang Zhong."

"His Majesty."

"Go and call the prince over." Zhu Yuanzhang was very confident in himself, but he was still a little worried about the crown prince Zhu Biao, so he had to call him over and give him more instructions.

"Yes." After receiving the order, Wang Zhong immediately left the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Not long after, Zhu Biao arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

"Your Majesty, I greet you. I wonder why you asked me to come here?"

"Biao'er, what do you think of the newspaper?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked directly.

"Newspaper!" Upon hearing these two words, Zhu Biao's eyes lit up immediately. "Father, this newspaper is a good thing! When Brother-in-law Ouyang first established the newspaper office, I went to visit it. I originally thought it was just a newspaper, nothing special. But when I saw that sheets of white paper were made and printed together, and finally the same newspapers came out, I realized that this is simply an art!"

"Of course, the most important thing about a newspaper is its content!"

"Father, can you imagine? In a room the same size as the Taiji Palace, hundreds of clerical editors sort out the news coming back from all over the place, and finally refine the news, compile it on a piece of paper, and format it properly!"

"At that time, Brother-in-law Ouyang told me that newspapers would become one of the most popular things in Ming Dynasty in the future. Although I was shocked, I still didn't believe it. But my father saw it."

"Father, the Emperor asked me what I think of newspapers. I want to say that this is definitely a great invention!"

After listening, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but nodded, "It seems that it was not in vain that I asked you to follow Ouyang Lun. It's a set of things to say."

"I have indeed learned a lot from Brother-in-law Ouyang, and I am willing to continue learning from Brother-in-law Ouyang." Zhu Biao said seriously.

"Yes!" Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. "It's a good thing to keep learning. Ouyang Lun has done a lot to help the Ming Dynasty develop to its current state. You and he are both relatively young. Sooner or later, the future of the Ming Dynasty will belong to you."

"Did Ouyang Lun tell you how the newspaper will develop in the future?"

"How to develop?" Zhu Biao was stunned and asked in confusion: "Father, isn't the newspaper just a collection of the latest news, then printed and sold?"

"Biao'er, you underestimate Ouyang Lun too much. Based on our understanding of Ouyang Lun, there is definitely more to this newspaper. This guy might be hiding something from us!" Zhu Yuanzhang muttered.

Since he had decided to continue using newspapers, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally needed to know more.

"Brother-in-law Ouyang didn't tell me that much. He just asked me to take a good look at the current newspaper and run it normally." Zhu Biao shook his head.

"He is just too lazy to say, but let's just ask!" Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"Wang Zhong, go call Ouyang Lun and tell him that I have something important to discuss with him." Zhu Yuanzhang said, "The newspaper matter must be discussed with him, the creator of the world."

Hearing that he was asked to go and call Ouyang Lun, Wang Zhong hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, I went last time, and I haven't thought of a good reason this time! How about you let Commander Ji go this time?"

"Uh" Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that it was quite difficult for Wang Zhong to call Ouyang Lun every time.

"Your Majesty, I am your humble servant," Ji Gang was about to open his mouth to refuse.

"Ji Gang, you go. Even if you have to tie Ouyang Lun up, you must bring him to me!" Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice.

"Yes, I will obey your command." Ji Gang nodded helplessly, then left the Hall of Supreme Harmony with a bitter face. He was already thinking in his mind how to coax Ouyang Lun into coming when he arrived at the clan residence.

"Father, I remember that when we were in Northern Zhili, you liked to go directly to your brother-in-law Ouyang. Why are you unwilling to go to the clan house now?" Zhu Biao asked curiously.

"This is a different time now. If all the civil and military officials in the court knew that I go to the clan house every day, what would that mean? And I still know that kid Ouyang Lun. If you give him a hint, he can open a dyeing workshop. I have been tolerant of him, allowing him to sleep in the Taiji Hall, allowing him to be lazy, allowing him to attend the morning court every now and then, and if he encounters any problems, I have to go to him in person. What has I become of your father?" Zhu Yuanzhang said unhappily.

Hearing this, Zhu Biao nodded, "Father is right."

Zhu Biao also understood Ouyang Lun's personality. He didn't like being comfortable with rules and was free and undisciplined, so he could understand it. After about half an hour, Ouyang Lun finally arrived.

"Where's Ji Gang? Didn't he go to call you? Why didn't he come back with you?"

Zhu Yuanzhang saw that only Ouyang Lun came in, and asked in confusion.

"Commander Ji. Sigh." Ouyang Lun sighed, "Your Majesty, you asked Commander Ji to come and call me, but I don't know what Commander Ji was thinking. He insisted on bringing people to sneak into the clan residence through the back door. As a result, he was discovered by the servants of my residence, and then he was beaten up. He is still lying on the ground now!"

"But before he fainted, Commander Ji told Your Majesty that you should call me your son-in-law, so I rushed here. If I am late, please don't blame me, Your Majesty!"

"Ji Gang and his men were beaten unconscious?! I..." Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened, and he held his breath for a long time, "Of course I won't blame you, it's good that you can come!"

Ji Gang is a martial arts master, and he also has Jinyiwei under his command. How could he be defeated by Ouyang Lun?
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were full of question marks, but Wang Zhong was the only one who breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he was not the one who went today, otherwise he would have been beaten.

"Your Majesty, Brother Prince, what is the matter that you called me here for?" Ouyang Lun asked.

Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes at Ouyang Lun and said, "Look at you. You are the head of the clan, the minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and the royal consort. Yet you are dressed so casually. If the censors saw you, they would report you! You are also bringing shame to our royal family!"

"And what's with that expression on your face? You look so nonchalant and careless that someone who doesn't know you would think you're a street hooligan!"

"Stop!" Ouyang Lun raised his hand quickly. "Your Majesty, you didn't call me here just to criticize me for this, did you? If that's the case, I feel really sorry for Commander Ji Gang, who was beaten for no reason because of this."

"Uh..." Zhu Yuanzhang almost got angry when he heard this.

"You bastard, do you think I am willing to take care of you?! I..." Just when Zhu Yuanzhang was about to severely punish Ouyang Lun.

Zhu Biao quickly stepped forward and said, "Father, please don't get angry. I believe that Brother-in-law Ouyang didn't say that on purpose."

"Brother Prince, you are wrong. This is what I really think." Ouyang Lun.

"Biao'er, don't stop me. I must teach this guy a lesson today. He relies on his achievements to act lawless, right?" Zhu Yuanzhang was very angry.

"Father, don't be impulsive! We called Brother-in-law Ouyang here for an important matter!" Zhu Biao said hurriedly.

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang calmed down and said, "I was so angry that I almost forgot what I was doing. I'll write this down for you first!"

"Ouyang Lun, let me ask you, what are you going to do with the newspaper next?"

After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Ouyang Lun with his tiger eyes, as if he was not going to miss any of Ouyang Lun's expressions.

After hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said, Ouyang Lunli reacted.

Old Zhu is targeting the newspaper!

Ouyang Lun was not surprised by this, because when he took out the newspaper, he had expected this day to come.

It is better than being banned or shut down than being coveted by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Therefore, Ouyang Lun said calmly: "Your Majesty, newspapers in various places are running well now, just keep it up."

"Keep pretending!" Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily, "If newspapers only have this effect, why would you spend so much manpower and resources on this? And you even planned it in advance!"

"I have received many memorials from officials recently, all asking me to close the newspaper. Do you think I should close it?"

Hearing this, Ouyang Lun spread his hands indifferently, "Your Majesty is wise. No matter what decision you make, I will support it. If you close the newspaper, it will only mean that tens of thousands of newspaper industry workers will lose their jobs, and the communication bridge between the court and the people will be lost. These have nothing to do with me. In the final analysis, I am just in charge of the lives of the royal family's children and the court's money. People's livelihood and education are not my responsibility."

"Ouyang Lun, are you threatening me?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked in a deep voice.

"I dare not. I am only telling the truth." Ouyang Lun bowed in fear, then raised his head and said with a half-smile, "Speaking of threats, Your Majesty is the one threatening me."

"You" Zhu Yuanzhang was suddenly choked.

Zhu Yuanzhang originally wanted to give Ouyang Lun a warning and suppress him so that it would be easier to negotiate, but Ouyang Lun was too cunning.

"Ouyang Lun, you are different from the Ouyang Lun I met in Northern Zhili. You have become more cunning!" Zhu Yuanzhang said unhappily.

"Your Majesty, you are even more cunning than when you were in Northern Zhili." Ouyang Lun said without any fear.

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became silent.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao and Wang Zhong were both extremely nervous because of the quarrels between Ouyang Lun and Zhu Yuanzhang. You know, if the talks between Ouyang Lun and Zhu Yuanzhang really broke down, it would cause an earthquake in the court!
Just when Zhu Biao was thinking about how to ease the tense atmosphere at the scene.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Ouyang Lun both laughed.

"Haha, Ouyang Lun, I was just testing you just now!"

"Is the minister qualified?"

"Just barely qualified!" Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "I know you are hiding your incompetence, so don't hide it anymore. As for the newspaper, I want it to continue to be effective. The arrangement of relevant personnel will be decided by you and Biao'er. As for the profits generated, we will split it 50-50!"

"28. Follow the old rules." Ouyang Lun said calmly.

"Two-eight." Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth twitched, but looking at Ouyang Lun's calm expression, he muttered: "If it weren't for my support, your newspaper wouldn't be so popular and no one would pay attention to it! Four-six!"

"Second daughter, if the newspaper is gone, I will think of other ways. But if the newspaper is gone, it will be a huge loss for the court. I don't feel sad, Your Majesty." Ouyang Lun remained calm.

"37! This is my bottom line! I have already taken so many 28s!"

"Twenty-eight."

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(End of this chapter)