Things are getting more and more out of control. The counterattack of the Sanyuan School is like poking a hornet's nest. All the ministries and offices of the imperial court and even the cabinet are not able to live in peace. There are also endless disputes in the Hanlin Academy. Whether it is scholars or officials, they read
They are all the Four Books and Five Classics, and what they teach are all the principles of the saints. However, everyone has different understandings of the teachings of the saints. If in previous years, due to the suppression of the imperial court, Cheng and Zhu Guanxue could be said to be the only one, no one would have any objections.
Dare to speak out.
However, the imperial court's management of the schools had become increasingly loose. After Cheng and Zhu, major local schools set up schools to give lectures in various places, and many schools came to dominate the court. However, Emperor Hongzhi always kept silent about their attitude.
, and even has a certain conniving meaning.
Studying and reporting is just a trigger for this dispute. But with the dispute, things are getting worse and worse.
Early in the morning on the fourth day, articles from each school appeared in Xueerbao, and they argued with each other, and the smell of gunpowder was extremely strong. Because of this, within a few days, Xueerbao had become a household name, and from the first day
Two hundred copies, then five hundred copies on the second day, one thousand copies on the third day, and all the way up to five thousand copies on the tenth day. Although the sales volume increased steadily, the supply was still in short supply because the people who paid attention every day were adults.
It grew exponentially, first from ordinary scholars, then to officials in the imperial court, and even the princes of wealthy families also participated.
There are many wealthy households in the capital, tens of thousands of them with millions of dollars. These people work in humble jobs. Although they are as rich as the country, they are still looked down upon. Therefore, they have become the most arty group of people. Scholars like calligraphy and painting.
They searched for names and famous paintings from all over the world. Scholars were fond of antiques, so they bought porcelain vases from the Tang and Song Dynasties at any cost to decorate their mansions. But now that the trend has changed, scholars are asking for newspapers one after another, and these rich children are even more fanatical.
, so much so that for a newspaper, they would not hesitate to ask people to go out and buy it. Even expired newspapers, they would never tire of collecting them. Sometimes they would even go out to meet guests. After chatting for a while, they would drink tea and then take out a newspaper.
Watch directly in front of the guests, and then talk with others about the gossip and disputes between various schools of thought.
Therefore, as soon as these 5,000 newspapers were released, there were as many as 70,000 to 80,000 people vying to buy them. At the feet of the emperor, there were the largest gatherings of scholars and wealthy people. The newspaper office was crowded with people before it even opened in the early morning.
It was so overcrowded that even getting in and out became difficult.
Soon after, another news came out, saying that he was a scholar. Because he wanted to read what he had learned and report it, but suffered from a poor family, he sold himself on the street to buy newspapers. Suddenly, this study and report became even more jealous.
After all, a newspaper can make people even want to give up their body, hair, and skin, which are the orders of their parents. The value of this newspaper is even more eye-catching.
In the cabinet.
As soon as noon arrived, the place became free from the hustle and bustle. Since the cabinet ministers were working in the palace, outsiders were not allowed to come in to deliver meals, so without special instructions from the emperor, everyone would just drink a few sips of tea and eat a few cakes to fill their stomachs.
Even after lunch.
Therefore, at noon, several cabinet ministers and several subordinate officials gathered together, casually drinking tea and talking.
Liu Jian's drinking of tea is different from his slow-tempered nature. Because of his busy schedule, he sometimes has to read the memorial while drinking tea, so he drinks tea like drinking water. One cup of tea is enough.
For this reason, Xie Qian laughed at him for not having the appearance of a prime minister, but it became a good story for a while. However, Liu Jian did not hold the memorial and have tea today, like an old machine that suddenly stopped.
, sat steadily on the chair, gently blowing the tea foam, and was not in a hurry to eat. Instead, he slowly raised his head, and his eyes fell on Li Dongyang, who was eating the pastry slowly.
"Binzhi, where did Yu Qian go?"
Yu Qian is the name of Xie Qian. Xie Qian was indeed not in the cabinet room at this time, and I don't know when he left, which seemed a bit surprising.
Li Dongyang took a slow sip of tea and said with a smile: "Where else can I go? I'm going to the ear room on the left side to write an article."
Liu Jian said in astonishment: "Are you going to repay what you have learned?"
"Yes." Li Dongyang answered honestly.
A trace of worry flashed across Liu Jian's eyes, and he said slowly: "The world is fine, but there are always people who will jump out and stir up trouble. It's really annoying. If you repay what you have learned, it will cause big trouble, I won't."
Think about it, what does our Ming Dynasty rely on for its long-term peace and stability?"
Li Dongyang said: "Of course it depends on the unity of the subjects and the unity of the monarch and his subjects."
Liu Jian nodded heavily and said: "That's the truth. If people's hearts are divided, will this country still be a country? Don't forget the lessons of party strife in the former Song Dynasty. If various schools now use this knowledge to open up disputes, can they?
Will it not affect the imperial court? What will happen to the country at that time? What will happen to the country?"
Li Dongyang and Liu Jian had different thoughts. Liu Jian saw the disadvantages of studying and reporting, but Li Dongyang saw the benefits of this journal. With the journal, famous scholars have a place to use, and it is also a vent.
It's better than everyone keeping it in mind.
Liu Jian raised his eyes, saw Li Dongyang frowning and said nothing, and then said slowly: "Bin Zhi, tell me the truth, do you have a share in this journal? You have such wonderful ideas and abilities.
I thought about it many times and couldn't think of anyone else to start a journal, except Binzhi..."
Liu Jian's guess was actually the same as that of Wang Shu, the Minister of Civil Affairs. Originally, Liu Jian had always kept this guess in his heart and could not ask about it. But seeing Li Dongyang's ambiguous look today, Liu Jian finally couldn't help it.
, ask directly.
"Ah..." Li Dongyang looked at Liu Jian in surprise and said quickly: "What did Mr. Liu say? If I have an affair with that journal, I will resign and become an official. There are so many things in the cabinet, and I am already busy.
How could you put your effort into doing something like this when you are so worried..."
Liu Jian had worked with Li Dongyang for many years. When he saw Li Dongyang like this, his suspicions were gone. He immediately said: "If it's not you, it's not you. I'm just asking." Then he showed doubts and said: "It's neither."
Binzhi, this is amazing, who else has such ability and such fantastic ideas?"
Li Dongyang said: "Could it be Wang Shu, the Minister of Civil Affairs?"
"Is it him?" Liu Jian's eyes flashed brightly, and he said calmly: "When you say that, it seems a bit obvious. The first article in this Xueerbao is his, Wang Shu's. Could it be that Wang Shu wants to take advantage of this opportunity?
To expand his Sanyuan studies, he established a journal? Alas... He is the eighth grader. His Sanyuan studies are not wrong, but he is so eager to make progress and stir up a hornet's nest for the sake of the dispute between schools. In doing so,
It does no good to the country."
Li Dongyang said: "Do you want to leave a note and ask?"
Liu Jian looked a bit older. Wang Shu was an upright man and had a breeze on his sleeves. Liu Jian admired this, but he didn't expect him to be so confused. Liu Jian thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "That's all, don't ask, I won't be able to tell you if I ask."
What, it’s better not to pierce this layer of window paper. Do you think this is a good idea? Just go ahead and ask Shuntian Prefecture to seal the newspaper office.”
Li Dongyang showed a look of surprise and said quickly: "Mr. Liu, you must not do this. Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, has the cabinet blocked the road? If we do this, the Qing Dynasty and scholars in the world will definitely be in a rage. By then,
, Mr. Liu and I are both sinners."
Li Dongyang's words hit the mark on the weakness of the cabinet. The state system of the Ming Dynasty had checks and balances. The cat eats the mouse, and the mouse eats the elephant. The cabinet seems to have an overview of the world's government affairs, but what is most afraid of is the Qing Dynasty. The Qing Dynasty forced the cabinet to lead.
There are not a few cabinet elders who have resigned. If Liu Jian did this, once things reached an irreversible point, it would not end so well.
Liu Jian was stunned, then understood, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Is there really nothing we can do about this small newspaper?"
There was a hint of cunning in Li Dongyang's eyes. It is recognized by the world that Li Dongyang is good at planning. He was silent for a moment and said: "Logically speaking, I have no objection to this journal. It's just that since Mr. Liu is so worried, he simply closed it down."
It's fine. But the cabinet can't come forward on this kind of thing. If it wants to come forward, let Dongchang come in. The cabinet is afraid of political debate, but Dongchang is not afraid. I heard that the journal is making a lot of money every day, and Dongchang has been coveting it for a long time. It's just that
It’s just that I don’t dare to speak out when I’m in the cabinet. If that’s the case, then let them know quietly and give them courage.”
Liu Jian thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid it's inappropriate."
Li Dongyang smiled, picked up the tea cup, and said: "We do extraordinary things in extraordinary times, and there is nothing we can do about it."
Liu Jian nodded and said: "Be careful when dealing with Dongchang. Don't write notes. Go directly to dictate the instructions and don't leave any traces behind. I will handle this matter personally. I will go and have a word with the eunuch Bingbi later.
"
The two of them discussed and decided, Xie Qian came back in high spirits, dusted off an article on his hand and said: "Come, come, come, Mr. Liu, Mr. Li, come and see how my article is, old man Wang Shu
He distorted the meaning of scripture, and I must scold him today."
Liu Jian and Li Dongyang looked at each other and smiled.