The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 415: There is no distinction between education and discrimination
Luoyang.

The first public library in the Wei Dynasty first appeared in Luoyang.

The location is a huge courtyard in the east city of Luoyang.

This courtyard was purchased by Wang Rong.

The location is very good and the scale is huge, with eight branches inside. To say that he is overstepping his bounds is a bit of an understatement!
After Wang Rong was captured, this place was taken over by the imperial court. Cao Mao found that the location was good and the interior decoration was even more exquisite, so he simply used it as the first library of the Wei Dynasty.

Cao Mao even personally named this public library "Education for All".

And after being simplified, it became a religious institution.

At this moment, Cao Mao was standing in the distance, dressed in ordinary clothes, looking dusty and dusty. He stood beside the carriage and looked around secretly.

Zhang Hua was also dressed in humble attire, standing beside Cao Mao, and looking into the distance together.

If you go on a private visit to the people, you can bring Sima Yan with you, but you cannot bring him to a place where scholars gather.

His features were too obvious, with long flowing hair and hands that reached below his knees. Sima Yan was the only one in Luoyang with such appearance, and there was no way to hide it.

If they bring him here and stand there, who would be able to tell who they are?

Cao Mao fully absorbed the experience from previous times and disguised himself carefully. With the eunuch's "makeup technology", Cao Mao finally looked a little more ordinary. As long as you didn't stare at him, you wouldn't be able to tell anything.

It seems that Cao Mao is still inferior to Pei Kai. No matter how Pei Kai dresses, he will be recognized and stared at wherever he goes.

Cao Mao actually felt Pei Kai's pain.

The social atmosphere in the Wei and Jin Dynasties was open, scholars were willful, and etiquette and laws had collapsed. Women were bold and lively like Zheng Xian, and were basically not restricted by anything.

When Cao Mao was walking on the road, he would often meet women who would call him kindly and ask him to go on an outing in a very straightforward manner.

Well, this is not limited to women, it applies to men even more.

Zhang Hua often followed the emperor to various places these days and had witnessed this situation many times.

At this moment, the two of them were secretly observing the situation in the distance.

"What happened over there? Why are there so many people?"

Two men dressed as businessmen came over.

They stared into the distance, and one of them asked suspiciously.

The other one looked up and said, "You don't even know this? There's been a lot of commotion in Luoyang these past few days, and you're the only one who doesn't know?"

"This is a place where everyone can be educated without discrimination!"

"What mansion?"

"It's where the books are kept, the emperor's collection of books!"

The short merchant was very surprised. "Why bring the emperor's collection of books here?"

"His Majesty has said that he wants to take out his collection of books, copy them, and distribute them throughout the world so that everyone can read them. From now on, these books will no longer be considered rare treasures. Everyone can read them, and there will be no charge!"

The short merchant shook his head when he heard this.

"As expected of the Holy Emperor, he's sharing his own collection of books for everyone to read. I've never heard of such a thing, and he doesn't even charge any fees. Teaching everyone, truly teaching everyone!"

"With the Holy Emperor alive today, hahahaha, the Great Wei will surely prosper. Our lives will be much better. Let's collect more this time."

The two chatted as they walked past Cao Mao and Zhang Hua.

Zhang Hua couldn't help but sigh, "Your Majesty's reputation among the people is truly growing. It seems even the Ming Emperor has been surpassed by you. Now everyone in the world knows that you despise corrupt officials and won't allow them to exploit the people. Everyone in Luoyang speaks well of you."

There was no sign of joy on Cao Mao's face.

Zhang Hua raised his head and looked at the scholars, then said helplessly: "It's a pity that I am not in front of these scholars."

"These people don't know what's good for them. Even though they don't say it, they're full of resentment in their hearts. If they were to stir up public opinion."

Cao Mao grinned.

"What you're talking about is something that the Former Han and Later Han should worry about."

During the Han Dynasty, scholars had great influence in local areas and dominated public opinion. The people believed whatever they said.

After all, the scholars at that time were moral role models for the world and were deeply trusted by the people in all aspects.

But now.
Do you expect the local people to trust a bunch of soldiers who either run around naked or bully them after they’re released from service?

During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, scholars were almost out of touch with the common people.

The people's representatives in the Han Dynasty, such as the Three Elders, were respected by the scholars and received high treatment. However, the Three Elders of the Wei Dynasty were scolded to death when they wanted to say hello to the officials.
The common people of the Han Dynasty would follow the celebrities to rebel, while the common people of the Wei and Jin Dynasties would follow the Hu people to rebel.

Therefore, Cao Mao was not worried at all that the scholars might cause any disturbance in the local area.

Take Wang Rong's incident, for example. The scholars were shocked and moved everywhere, and even the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove were restless. But what about the people? It had no impact at all.

When people heard that a famous scholar was arrested for corruption, they cheered.

Cao Mao started chatting with Zhang Hua.

At this moment, the door of the library was finally opened, and at this moment, a large group of people rushed into the library.

The first few people who went in were accompanied by servants. They were dressed in gorgeous clothes, had noble looks on their faces, and walked in front with a swagger.

Needless to say, these are all children from wealthy families, and the oldest ones at that.

People with the surnames Xun, Sima, Cui, Pei, and Wang.

The others didn't dare to get close, and just watched them go in. After these children of the big families went in, several servants blocked the door.

"Everyone, my gentleman doesn't like noise, so you can wait for a moment."

A man stood at the door and spoke loudly.

At this moment, Zhang Hua saw the emperor's face suddenly become gloomy.

The scholars who were blocked outside were probably not in a very good mood at the moment. A few of them who came from wealthy families came forward to talk to them. I don’t know what they said, but the servant let them in.

As for those children from poor families, they just watched this scene, angry but not daring to speak out.

This is even in Luoyang!!!
Zhang Hua looked at Cao Mao's angry face and immediately felt that something was wrong.

Zhang Hua did not object to getting rid of these insects, but he really did not want his emperor to bear a bad reputation. He immediately waved behind him, and soon Cheng Ji appeared in front of him.

"Mr. Zhang?"

Zhang Hua said, "Bring a few people and follow me!"

He looked at Cao Mao who was standing beside him and said, "Your Majesty, it is not convenient for you to come forward. Please let me handle this matter."

Cao Mao pursed his lips and said, "Okay."

Zhang Hua immediately led his men over.

Zhang Hua, along with Cheng Ji and others, separated the crowd in front of them and finally reached the front.

The servant looked at Zhang Hua in front of him.

What these people are best at is observing people's words and expressions.

Although Zhang Hua was dressed in a humble manner, when he looked at him, there was no fear in his eyes, but rather contempt. There were even many slaves and guards behind him.

At this moment, the person blocking the road suddenly understood that this person must be a descendant of a powerful family.

He smiled and slightly made way.

"Sir, do you want to go in?"

Zhang Hua glanced at him and asked, "What does this have to do with you?"

The servant who had been so powerful just now now lowered his head with a smile on his face. "Of course I wouldn't want to spoil your fun. Please come in."

Zhang Hua laughed, "That's right, Cheng Jun, please go in and tie up those people inside and drag them out!"

Cheng Ji was overjoyed and immediately led his men in.

The servant was shocked when he heard this and wanted to stop him, but was kicked over by Cheng Ji.

Zhang Hua was standing here. Several servants had already been knocked down by the soldiers. Everything that happened here attracted the attention of many scholars, but no one took the initiative to participate.

Zhang Hua only waited for a moment before he saw the scholars being escorted out of the library.

Even a few officials were like this.

Cheng Ji walked out with a sneer, "These bastards actually dared to insult me, and those who work here, they still want to be dogs for these bastards."

"I brought them all out!"

Zhang Hua looked at those people coldly.

These people were sharp-eyed, and some of them actually knew Zhang Hua.

"Zhang Jun! Zhang Jun! Why is this happening? We are just here to study!"

Zhang Hua had his men pin them to the ground, and although they were still struggling, they were unable to get up.

"Your Majesty established the Ministry of Education for All to ensure that everyone in the world can read. Education is for all!! That's the reason!"

"How dare you send people to block the gate? Who the hell are you to disobey His Majesty's decree?!"

Zhang Hua asked angrily.

When those people saw Zhang Hua carrying out the emperor, they had no way to refute.

"Mr. Zhang! We didn't know about these things. It was all that evil slave who acted on his own!"

After their conversation, the scholars gathered outside probably knew the situation.

They looked at each other for a few seconds, and there was even some joy in their eyes.

Zhang Hua shouted, "Your Majesty has released his own collection of books for the benefit of the scholars of the world. This is not something anyone can disobey. These people have openly violated the emperor's decree and should be beheaded according to the law. However, considering that these are first-time offenders, each of them will be given twenty more lashes!"

Zhang Hua looked at Cheng Ji again, and Cheng Ji forced these people to the ground, then found a wooden stick from somewhere and started beating them.

These people obviously couldn't withstand the beating. After being hit a few times, they were dying immediately.

After these people were beaten, Zhang Hua said, "From now on, these people are not allowed to come to the library again. They are not allowed to enter again within a year!"

"From now on, anyone who dares to do something like this again, preventing others from studying, will be executed for disobeying the imperial order!"

Suddenly, the scholars standing opposite loudly thanked him.

Not all scholars need to be suppressed. Those middle and lower-class scholars from poor families and common people are the ones who can be won over.

When Zhang Hua saw this scene, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. When he looked up to look for the emperor, he found that the emperor had already left.

(End of this chapter)