Chapter 412: Changes unprecedented in a thousand years!
On February 2, the dragon raises its head.
After a long period of midwinter, the weather finally cleared up.
The bright blue sun shines brightly, making people feel warm.
Kyoto Avenue.
However, many scholars gathered.
A few days ago, some news came out on Kyoto Avenue, that is, every other week in the future, a 'weekly newspaper' will be published here to comment on the current court policies, and the author of the discussion Most of them are Hanlin scholars, and there are even some court ministers.
As soon as the news came out, the city was instantly shocked.
Many scholars and literati were moved. After various inquiries, it was indeed confirmed. This also made many literati completely excited. As a literati, who doesn't like to point out the country and write passionate words? Who doesn’t want to know more about the court’s policies?
Not to mention that this is the latest policy of the court, even if it can only give a first glimpse of the general direction of the court, it will be of great benefit to many scholars.
So it was just getting bright.
Kyoto Avenue becomes lively again.
From time to time, there are scholars wearing Confucian costumes in the streets and alleys, standing in groups of two or three, waiting for a newly opened 'newspaper office'. These scholars are quite plainly dressed, and some of them are from well-off families. Then they went to a nearby restaurant, restaurant, or teahouse. There were already attendants waiting for them outside the store.
In a quiet window-side restaurant, several well-dressed teenagers were leaning against the window, looking eagerly at the store below.
Zhu Zhi glanced at the dark crowd below and said in wonder: "Brother Gui, it's so lively now. Why have I heard people say that this street used to be a shabby street, but now I look at it, This is almost better than some places in the palace.”
Zhu Gui smiled mysteriously and said: "It was before, and it is now. Xia Zhibai didn't live here before? This time we came here to take a look at the situation of 'New Paper' at the request of our eldest brother. Can you guys Don't run around, if you let big brother know, he won't let us leave the palace again."
Zhu Zhi and Zhu Su had a look of fear on their faces, and they were also a little afraid of this elder brother. Although Zhu Biao was usually very talkative, he was the boss after all, so they were still a little frightened, especially since Zhu Biao still controlled their rights to enter and leave the palace. I just left the palace, and it would be really boring if I couldn't leave the palace again.
A few people shrank their necks and shook their heads quickly.
Zhu Gui laughed and said: "There is no need to be so nervous. The third floor of this restaurant has been reserved for us. Sitting on it, we can see clearly what is happening below. , after the officials around me have recorded the situation, I will take you around the city."
"Really?" Zhu Zhi looked surprised.
Zhu Gui pretended to lower his face and said: "Did I lie to you?"
"I tell you, it is much more interesting outside the palace than inside the palace. The Qinhuai River, the willows leaning on it, riding in boats and singing, there are also There are a lot of delicious food, some of which taste better than those in the palace, and there are many fun things.”
Zhu Gui is only thirteen years old now, and he is at a playful and active age, and he doesn’t hide at all. Can't stop talking.
He told everything he knew about the affairs outside the palace.
As he spoke, there was a silly smile on his face.
Zhu Gui's words aroused great interest in Zhu Zhi and others. Their eyes shone with light. They were lying on the window sill and looking at the people below. Suddenly they didn't feel so interesting anymore. They hoped that the newspaper would be released soon. Come out so they can have fun hanging out.
As for letting the civil servants stay here, they ran out secretly.
They are not so bold.
If their elder brother finds out, they will definitely be punished. If their father finds out, they will be beaten. They are really afraid of their father, and they don’t dare to be too arrogant when they meet. I was out of breath, especially when I was checking my studies, I was even more nervous. Zhu Su is not very interested in these.
He was still leaning on the window sill, looking at the lively crowd below, and asked curiously: "Brother Gui, what exactly is this newspaper? Why does it attract so many people to read it, and why does the elder brother pay so much attention to it?"
Zhu Gui retracted his mind, glanced down, and said with a curl of his lips: "What else can there be? Isn't it just to write down the things in the palace for the public to see?" , so that the common people can see what the imperial court has done recently and what it plans to do. What is the intention of the imperial court in issuing these decrees and what impact will it have on them? Anyway, that's about it. I didn't get the newspaper, so I just listened. The Hanlin bachelor who taught me said a few words. "
Zhu Gui did not hide his secrets and told everything he knew.
Zhu Su’s eyes moved.
Zhu Su's little head moved, and he became more curious about Xia Zhibai, the 'Hanlin Bachelor'. He had heard too much about this person in the past two years. Not only did this person often provoke his father When the emperor was angry, he also made his eldest brother angry. In the end, his eldest brother quite respected this person.
But what he was more curious about was how Xia Zhibai came up with these things.
Waiting with Zhu Gui, Zhu Su and others, there were many literati and scholars. However, as soon as Sishi arrived, the newly renovated 'newspaper office' had its door panels removed. The crowded streets were boiling again.
The newspaper office is open.
After a brief introduction, the newspaper's quotation was quoted.
The price is on the expensive side.
A newspaper costs as much as ten pieces of paper.
Of the literati and scholars present, there were not many who could buy one with their own money. This became a point for many scholars to show off. From time to time, some scholars shouted loudly with excitement on their faces. 'Give me one', 'Let me buy it first' and so on.
There is a lively scene all around.
With the continuous sales of newspapers, there are fewer people crowding in front of the store.
Many people gathered around the person who had the newspaper, waiting for the person to lend it to them after reading the newspaper. There were also some literati who directly ordered a cup of hot tea at a nearby teahouse and served it. With a few cookies, I began to study this 'newly released' newspaper.
"Yellow Emperor year 4084."
Many people were a little confused when they saw this strange year.
Also a little confused.
Isn’t this the 20th anniversary of Hongwu?
Why is there a year of the Yellow Emperor on it?
Some scholars looked at each other, looked at each other, hesitated for a while, and then continued to look down. The content at the back returned to normal and began to turn into the 'Policy Analysis' they wanted to see, which also briefly mentioned some promulgated policies. .
But the vast majority of the contents are about 'integrating the world and bridging the north and the south', as well as some matters related to the army.
There are very few that really interest them.
However, when they saw the last article, their pupils couldn't help but shrink. Their originally disappointed eyes suddenly became clear, and their whole people were refreshed. This article was not written by anyone else. It's Xia Zhibai.
The article is titled: "Changes Unseen in a Thousand Years"! ! !
(End of this chapter)