At this time, someone soon discovered the Yellow Emperor's Era.
"Four thousand and ninety-six years, is this the current calendar of our Ming Dynasty? How come it is as long as more than four thousand years? The newspaper department must have made a mistake."
"Foolish, look at the back. Isn't it printed with the title of the 32nd year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty?"
"I've never heard of the Yellow Emperor's era. It's four thousand years. What dynasty can last so long?"
"I am so angry. Have you forgotten your ancestors? This Yellow Emperor is our ancestor in the Central Plains. All of us now are descendants of the Yellow Emperor. These are called the descendants of Yan and Huang."
Don’t underestimate the illiteracy rate in Ming Dynasty.
Even now, 90% of people are illiterate.
The school education and compulsory education initiated by Zhu Ying are mainly aimed at the next generation. People who are already working and running for life, how can they stop to study.
Even now, all schools in Nanzhili are free and open to the public, and young people, middle-aged people, and the elderly can study there.
But most people, some old and some young, wake up every day and work hard for their wives, children, and children at home. It is impossible to even want to go.
The only time I take a break from my busy schedule is to listen to stories.
A small teahouse in the capital.
Listening to the discussion below, the storyteller walked up to the podium unhurriedly.
As soon as the gavel was struck, the bustling teahouse fell silent.
The storyteller was not busy explaining the Yellow Emperor's era, but started to talk about the content in the newspaper.
Jingshi Di Bao is not just about Nanjing.
Instead, major events across the country will be published.
For example, the recent popular event is the flood in Henan.
Numbers came out one after another from the storyteller's mouth, which was the passing of lives.
Under the flood, there are those who give up their lives for the sake of their wives and children, and there are those who push others to death in order to survive.
There are also those who would rather go hungry than give up food to the young and old, and there are also those unscrupulous traders who hoard goods just for money.
The storyteller is talking.
Say a paragraph, and there will be a burst of yelling from the people below. Say a paragraph, and there will be a burst of cheers from the people below.
Especially when it comes to how much manpower, material and financial resources the imperial court organized to rescue Henan.
When one side is in trouble, support from all sides is provided.
There were bursts of loud cheers from the audience.
As soon as the content is finished, it’s advertising.
How delicious are the snacks in such-and-such shop, and how complicated is the brewing of wine in such-and-such shop.
At this time, some of the audience cheered, and when they encountered the deceitful shop owner, they also booed.
Finally, we finally talked about the Era of the Yellow Emperor.
"When talking about the Yellow Emperor's Era, we can't help but talk about the ancient battle for deer."
"In the Central Plains, before there was an emperor, there were three major tribes, namely the Huangdi tribe, the Yandi tribe, and Chiyou's Jiuli tribe."
"Of the three major tribes, the Yellow Emperor was the most respected, but Chiyou refused to accept it, invaded the border and did not respect the emperor's orders, so the Yellow Emperor sent troops to conquer the princes and fought with Chiyou in the wilderness of Zhuolu."
"How can Chi You resist the king's master? If he wins, I will naturally not be able to tell stories on this stage, and neither will you in the audience."
The storyteller lost a baggage, which made the people below burst into laughter.
After the laughter stopped, the storyteller continued: "Speaking of Chi You's brute strength and immortality, no one can kill him after his defeat."
"When the Yellow Emperor saw this, he immediately ordered five dragons and horses to be brought in. After giving the order, the five dragons and horses ran wildly and cut Chi You into pieces. The punishment of cutting the body into pieces was passed down from our ancestors."
"Although Chi You's body was divided, it still merged into one place. Huang Di ordered him to divide Chi You's body into five parts and bury them in the five poles respectively."
"From then on, the world belonged to the Yellow Emperor. The Yellow Emperor ordered his ministers to create a calendar, and this was the Yellow Emperor's era."
"Can you please tell me how long the Yellow Emperor will live today?"
Someone below rushed to answer: "Isn't this obvious? The year of the Yellow Emperor is 4096, so it must be 4096 years old."
The storyteller laughed loudly: "Wrong!"
Then he said: "As the saying goes, the dragon raises its head on the second day of February, and Xuanyuan is born on the third day of March. Our ancestor came to the throne when he was twenty years old, so his birthday should be after the Yellow Emperor's era, plus the age of twenty.
, which is four thousand one hundred and sixteen years old."
After hearing these words, everyone in the audience immediately woke up.
At this time, it was also time for the storyteller to step down and take a rest.
It will be afternoon when I go on stage again.
After all, this storyteller doesn’t talk all the time.
The storyteller was able to speak so clearly, so naturally there was someone to teach him. All the storytellers in the capital city were summoned to attend class last night, and today they were able to speak so clearly and in detail.
Most storytellers are limited to literacy and speaking.
If you really want to be talented and learned, you won't be able to become this storyteller.
The fastest spreading speed at the bottom is these storytellers, because a large number of people are illiterate, and they will only know what the storytellers say.
And this has always been Zhu Ying's best way to control public customs and public opinion.
In today's Ming Dynasty, Zhu Ying's reputation has continued to penetrate into all walks of life.
It's unrealistic to say this, but if you want to rebel, it's really just a matter of words.
But now Zhu Yuanzhang is eager for his eldest grandson to succeed to the throne, and has even proposed to abdicate and become the Supreme Emperor several times.
This is not a test, I really want to be the emperor.
However, Zhu Ying refused because the Ming Dynasty could not set such a precedent.
At this point, the emperor's position has become a name for Zhu Ying. His decrees are issued to all seven departments in the court, and they can be used throughout the world without any hindrance. Especially in the countryside, they are easier to use than decrees.
There is no need to become an emperor.
Just like this time, the Huangdi Era is used. If he is the emperor, according to the procedure, he still needs to propose it at the court meeting and then formally issue the edict.
It is necessary to follow the process. It has a sense of ritual and is also a means to stabilize the imperial power.
But he is a grandson, so he did it like this, and the officials looked helpless. Your Majesty did not reprimand him but still protected him. What can you do?
Are you going to offend your grandson for this?
Then when he succeeds to the throne of emperor, will he give himself little shoes to wear?
The unknown is the scariest thing.
Many ministers could only turn a blind eye to Zhu Ying's "nonsense".
Just like now, after everything is on track, Zhu Ying just listens to music in the Liyuan.
It does not occupy the theater building, but the elegant garden behind it.
What we did before was just to better build the New East Palace.
The matter before Zhu Ying at this stage is the National Commendation Conference for Outstanding Young Generals.
At about the same time, the new East Palace was also built.
After singing the song, Xiaoyu lay down in Zhu Ying's arms.
The palace maids and eunuchs waiting around have already gone out to guard the door.
Zhu Ying prefers this kind of "field battle" feeling recently, it's exciting!
Because of the floods in Henan, Xiaoyu stayed in Liyuan for the time being.
She no longer needs to act, and Liyuan basically has to obey her arrangements.
Just like what Manager Li said, once he flies onto a branch, he becomes a phoenix.
After a lot of confusion, Xiaoyu knelt down and served her carefully.
"The flood in Henan has not passed yet. It is not suitable for you to enter the palace now, so as not to be criticized and your reputation will be damaged. During this period, you should be aggrieved."
While Zhu Ying was talking, he touched Xiaoyu's head.
Xiaoyu answered vaguely: "It all depends on His Highness."
Zhu Ying said again: "I already know about your father. He is just a couple, but his moral character is actually good."
"Now that he has stayed in Yazhou for so many years, even if he has committed some crimes, he should be cleared. I have already ordered someone to pass the pardon. Maybe it won't take a month for your father to return to the capital again."
"At that time, you can also be reunited as a family."
Zuo Wending was a Jinshi in his early years. The bad time to meet him happened to be when Lao Zhu was vigorously cracking down on corrupt officials.
His nature is not bad, but who doesn't have a few asshole relatives?
Using his name to do evil things, Zuo Wending was originally considered a big clan, but after a thorough investigation, Zuo Wending was found guilty of not investigating.
In those days, two taels of silver could lead to a death sentence. Even if the family behind Zuo Wending tried to deal with it, he would be sentenced to exile in Yazhou.
Yazhou is the Hainan of later generations.
Since the Tang Dynasty, Yazhou has been a place of exile for all dynasties.
There is no theory that Ning Guta was exiled. It was a place created by the Manchus later.
"I wonder if my father is still alive." After Xiaoyu finished serving, he took a sip of tea and then asked with some worry.
Zhu Ying replied: "Don't worry, your father's name is on the exile list. He is still alive and well. Now that he is a teacher, he will not go hungry."
With the development of maritime trade, Yazhou naturally developed along with it.
Zhu Ying also paid attention to many former exiled criminals. According to the latest labor reform laws, those who had previously been exiled basically did not have to do heavy work, but became teachers.
There are also a few people who were framed and falsely accused, and most of them have been rehabilitated.
During the period when Zhu Yuanzhang was severely cracking down on corrupt officials, many officials were directly framed. Under such a general environment, they were convicted at the slightest trace without any detailed investigation.
Many people take advantage of this and wantonly frame officials.
After Zhu Ying reformed the law, he also valued talents in this field.
Because ordinary people are not eligible to be exiled.
Ninety percent of them are officials, and they are all civil servants.
Military generals are rarely exiled, and are usually killed directly.
In fact, for the crime of exile, the most difficult part is on the road.
You have to walk there and wear shackles, so many people are simply exhausted.
Generally speaking, if you spend money on errands, you will be slightly better off.
Li Deyu, the two-time prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, wrote this poem: Once you go ten thousand miles, you will never return a thousand miles away. Wherever Yazhou is, you will be born at the gate of hell.
The exiled people had to trek a long way to Yazhou, and it was normal for Yazhou to be unacclimated to the hot weather and the climate. It was also common for people to die soon after contracting miasma and being weak.
But if you get through it, it won't hurt.
Many famous officials in history were exiled and then repatriated.
For example, Su Shi still left Dongpo Academy in later generations.
Like Lu Duoxun, the founding prime minister of the Northern Song Dynasty.
He was falsely accused in a royal injustice case, which led to the exile of more than 200 members of his family in Yazhou.
After surviving the hardships on the road, I saw the situation in Yazhou after the disaster, and felt that there was a bright future in the dark.
Lu Duoxun wrote "Shuinan Village" with poetic feelings.
The general idea is that I, a guest from afar, has become familiar with the scholars and people here, and actually suspects that I am in a paradise.
This is actually true. After all, Hainan in later generations was a famous tourist attraction.
At that time, he brought a family of two hundred people there, and he did not have to work hard himself. He could just read and watch the scenery every day, which was relaxing and comfortable.
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the world and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Facing the Ocean, Spring and Blossom.
It was also around this time that Zhu Ying's order arrived in Yazhou.
In Yazhou City, Chinese Language School.
According to the legal requirements of the imperial court, all children who belong to the Ming Dynasty and reach the age must enter school to learn Chinese and Chinese characters.
The sound of reading loudly comes and goes.
There are seven newly built schools here to fulfill the requirements of the imperial court.
Zuo Wending held a ruler and a scroll while reciting.
When he said something, the students would follow suit.
After all, he is a Jinshi, and it is easy for him to teach students to enlighten themselves.
At this time, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door.
Zuo Wending frowned and looked around, only to see a group of government officials walking over.
"Zuo Wending is here."
Zuo Wending stepped forward and cupped his hands: "The sinner Zuo Wending is here."
The leading Yamen servant said: "Hurry up and follow me to the Yamen."
Zuo Wending could only respond: "Yes."
After saying this, he told the students to read to themselves, and then followed the yamen servants to the yamen.
He didn't know what was going on either.
As soon as I entered the Yamen, I saw the prefect of Yazhou approaching.
"Brother Wending, this time is a blessing after all the hardships. I knew that Brother Wending was extraordinary and would definitely be able to return to the capital again."
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"Congratulations to Brother Wending, congratulations to Brother Wending."
Zuo Wending looked at the formerly arrogant magistrate with a charming look on his face, a little dazed.
Is it because he has finally been vindicated?
This is not the first time that something like this has happened. In recent years, after Taisun came to power, many ministers and officials in Yazhou who had been wronged were reinstated and returned to the capital to re-enter their official careers.
Zuo Wending never thought that such a day would come to him.
Back then, my brother-in-law was lured into a gambling house, and he was eventually implicated.
I thought that this would be the case for the rest of my life, but I didn't expect that one day it would be reversed.
There was a lot of excitement in his expression.
"I still want to thank the prefect for taking care of me over the years." Zuo Wending bowed and replied.
Magistrate Cheng led the way and said with a smile: "Brother Wending, please follow me in. Don't keep the angel waiting for too long."
Angel?
Hearing this word, Zuo Wending felt a little confused, but he quickly followed him to the lobby.
In the lobby of the Yamen, several eunuchs were waiting.
The leading eunuch saw Magistrate Cheng bringing people over and asked, "This is Zuo Wending."
Zuo Wending cupped his hands and said: "Returning to my father-in-law, you are the guilty minister."
The eunuch nodded, took out a piece of cloth from his sleeve, and said loudly: "Your Majesty's decree."
Everyone, including Zuo Wending and Cheng Zhifu, immediately kowtowed.
The eunuch then continued: "After investigating Zuo Wending's case, it was found that his crime was false and he was framed. Now that the truth has come to light, he has been ordered to return to the capital to report on his duties."
"Zuo Wending, please take the order from Taisun."
Zuo Wending kowtowed and said respectfully: "Thank you, Taisun, for your kindness."
After the ceremony was completed, the eunuch smiled and said, "Lord Zuo has really given birth to a good daughter. She will definitely flourish when she goes back this time."
"Let's see what else needs to be packed up. Let's wait for Mr. Zuo to get on the boat and return to the capital together."
Zuo Wending was a little confused and couldn't help but ask: "Little girl? What's going on?"
Next to him, Magistrate Cheng said with a smile: "Brother Wending doesn't know yet, but His Highness the Grand Sun has taken a fancy to your daughter, and will soon be canonized as a concubine."
Only then did Zuo Wending realize that it was thanks to his daughter.