My Pen Pal Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 283: He is indeed a ruthless person who was killed by ten clans
"It's just that I want to implement this policy, but I have encountered strong opposition from the literary world. Lord Fang, do you think I am acting too hastily?"

Zhu Yuanzhang continued to ask, he also wanted to know what Fang Xiaoru thought about the obstacles in the literary world.

After all, this boy is a disciple of the great Confucian scholar Song Lian, and is also an outstanding representative of the young generation in the literary world. As the chief writer of the Daming Newspaper, he enjoys extremely high prestige among young students.

Fang Xiaoru said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly. I think that the development of industry requires a large number of talents, and the promotion of science is imminent. Therefore, Your Majesty should promote this policy as soon as possible!"

“So how should the literary world respond?”

Zhu Yuanzhang asked, and then Fang Xiaoru's answer almost made his jaw drop.

"I believe that anyone who dares to hinder the promotion of science is hindering the development of Ming Dynasty industry. Such a person is a traitor to the country and should be killed without mercy!"

My goodness! Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but look at Fang Xiaoru in astonishment. This kid is so young, but he is even more cruel than himself!
He didn't care at all that he was a member of the literary world, and uttered the three words "kill without mercy" without thinking. He was worthy of being the ruthless man who was killed by Zhu Laosi's ten clans in Lao Li's words!
But young people speak without restraint, and I, Old Zhu, really appreciate that!
This kind of ruthlessness is what Old Zhu wants. Without firm perseverance and determination, how can we fight against those sour Confucian scholars in the literary world?
You know, when that group of literati bully people, they kill without bloodshed. If you don't have wisdom and a strong character, you won't even know how you were killed.

"Lord Fang, there is no need to be so extreme. Killing people won't solve the problem."

As soon as he said this, Zhu Yuanzhang felt something strange. He knew exactly how those literati evaluated him. They described him as cruel and ruthless, and how he killed people without blinking an eye. In fact, he also knew that he had chopped off countless heads, and had skinned and stuffed them with straw, at least eight thousand of them.

But why would I say that killing people won't solve the problem? It seems that I have been greatly influenced by Old Li. Our Old Zhu is now also wholeheartedly doing good.

After sighing in his heart, Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "I do have a good idea, but this matter has to be handed over to you, Lord Fang!"

Fang Xiaoru's eyes lit up, and he immediately clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, please give me your orders. I will do my best!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, and then said in a very serious tone: "You must keep this matter strictly confidential. Apart from you and me, I don't want anyone else to know about it outside this study. Lord Fang, do you understand clearly?"

Fang Xiaoru's face suddenly became serious, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will save it!"

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang told Fang Xiaoru the method mentioned by Li Han in the letter, adding his own understanding.

Since the issue was thrown to the society in the newspaper, it aroused discussion among the whole society and created a hot topic. Fang Xiaoru opened his eyes wide with an incredible look on his face, as if to say——

Does this work too?
Then, they used newspapers to divide the literary world and let writers attack each other through submissions. Fang Xiaoru was really shocked and his eyes were opened.

When Zhu Yuanzhang revealed the plan in full, Fang Xiaoru was already sweating profusely. He had only one thought in his mind: This plan is cruel and decisive enough! It seems that from today on, the literary world will be completely changed.

From now on, science, along with Confucianism, will become compulsory subjects for scholars, and the Ming Dynasty will officially enter the age of science!
Looking at Fang Xiaoru's astonished expression, Zhu Yuanzhang also found it interesting. When he saw this plan just now, his expression was almost exactly the same as his. It can only be said that in this world, no one can surpass Lao Li in terms of strategy. No, it should be said that no one can surpass him in any aspect.

This kid's understanding of human nature has reached a level that is incredible and incomprehensible. I wonder what is in his mind!
"Your Majesty, this strategy is not only the ultimate in overt conspiracy, but also like the vast net of heaven, which is so wide that nothing can escape it. All the great men of literature will be forced to step into it.

No, that's wrong. This is a vast chess game. The Ming Dynasty is the chessboard. All the people in the world are chess pieces. No one can stay out of it. They will be involuntarily integrated into this intricate chess game, and the only one who holds the hand and makes the plan is you, Your Majesty."

Fang Xiaoru was horrified, with sweat dripping down his forehead. After calming down a little, he continued, "This conspiracy is truly an unprecedented strategy. Your Majesty is both wise and brave. I am deeply impressed by your wisdom and courage!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was so proud that he felt as refreshed as if he had eaten ice cubes in the hot summer. Hehe, the strategy that Lao Li taught him was equivalent to his own strategy, right?
However, his face was extremely serious. As a king, keeping his emotions hidden was as easy as eating and sleeping.

"Your Majesty, this matter must be carried out as soon as possible. I will go back and prepare the article. According to Your Majesty's plan, it will be published in the newspaper tomorrow!"

After saying this, Fang Xiaoru respectfully took his leave. This time, he was almost declaring war on the entire literary world. He knew that this matter was a heavy responsibility and he had to be cautious!

A detailed plan should be made to dismantle the literary world step by step. The first step is to throw the problem of worker shortage to society.

Fang Xiaoru did not buy any property in Yingtian Prefecture, but lived in the newspaper office. On the way back to the newspaper office, he was thinking about what the first step should be.

After careful consideration, he decided to directly elaborate on the problems caused by the shortage of workers in the article, and then ask the public the first question: why is there a shortage of workers and what are the deep-seated reasons behind it.

Not a word is mentioned about the literary world, yet every word is about the literary world. This can arouse interest and desire in discussing the literary world. As long as the newspaper is published tomorrow, we will just have to wait for them to take the bait!
When they returned to the newspaper office, the typesetters were preparing to print the newspaper for tomorrow's release, but Fang Xiaoru suddenly stopped them.

Just when everyone was confused, Fang Xiaoru was already sitting at his desk, picking up his pen and starting to write. He had already finished the draft on the way back, and now he was writing like a god.

Soon, a lengthy editorial appeared on paper and was handed to his deputy, who was asked to instruct the workers to print the article in the most conspicuous place.

The next morning was another ordinary day. As the people of Yingtian Prefecture began their day-to-day lives, what they didn't know was that a storm that would change the Ming Dynasty was quietly approaching!
In Yingtian Prefecture, the government set up stalls selling newspapers on every main street. Before dawn, special personnel would deliver the day's newspapers to each stall for people to buy.

Nowadays, people have formed the habit of spending two copper coins to buy a newspaper in the morning. At this time, many people have bought newspapers and started reading them while eating breakfast.

(End of this chapter)