With the smooth passage of this resolution, Yan Shifan could already predict the fate of the left-wing Chahar Ministry ruled by Zasak Tuhan.
In front of them, there is only one way, and that is to become a vassal of Ming Dynasty!
In the future, when the Ming Dynasty is fully prepared and officially goes to war with Anda Khan of the Tumut tribe, they will still need to take the lead and bleed for the Ming Dynasty!
On weekdays, the left-wing Chahar tribe ruled by Zasak Tuhan still needs to continuously transfuse blood to the Ming Dynasty in accordance with the previously signed contract. They not only need to continuously transport cattle, sheep, war horses, etc. to the Ming Dynasty, but also need to continuously transport cattle, sheep, and war horses to the Ming Dynasty. The mineral resources must also be mined by Daming.
At present, comparing the Ming Dynasty with the left-wing Chahar tribe ruled by Zasak Tuhan, there is no doubt that the Ming Dynasty has overwhelming strength.
Even if Zasak Tuhan temporarily changes his mind and is unwilling to acknowledge the contracts he signed previously, Ming Dynasty can easily overturn it and then replace it with another puppet.
At this moment, Lu Fang's voice brought Yan Shifan back to reality: "Now that the first matter has been discussed, let's start discussing the second matter, which is the compilation of the book!"
After hearing this, everyone present except Yan Song became excited and secretly guessed.
"Is the compilation of books that Your Majesty mentioned earlier finally going to be put on the agenda?"
Jiajing seemed to have noticed everyone's thoughts. After looking around, he said loudly.
"Well, you guessed it right, this is my plan!"
"Do you still remember the new discipline I established in the Imperial College not long ago?"
After Jiajing finished speaking, Xu Jie on the side immediately responded with words.
"Is Your Majesty referring to the arithmetic, astronomy, construction and other engineering departments that you previously established in the Imperial College?"
After Jiajing heard this, he turned his gaze to Xu Jie, nodded slightly, and responded.
"Well, Mr. Xu Ge is right. Not long ago, I established arithmetic, astronomy, construction and other engineering departments in the Imperial College!"
"Although there are these subjects, there is a lack of corresponding books. Therefore, I plan to formally start compiling special books for the use of these subjects."
"At that time, I plan to leave the compilation of books to your cabinet!"
As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, Gao Gong stood up and asked Jiajing as if he noticed something.
"May I ask Your Majesty, do these new subjects you have established need to hold separate examinations to select talents?"
After listening to Gao Gong's words, everyone present instantly broke away from the dream of being famous throughout the world and being admired by thousands of students, and began to think about the emperor's intention.
"Yes, if the emperor didn't want to select talents from these newly established engineering departments, why would he go to great lengths to compile books?"
"Sure enough, things are not that simple. I almost fell into the emperor's trap!"
After that, Xu Jie was the first to react and fell to his knees on the ground with a plop, sobbing.
"Your Majesty, you must not do this!"
"The ancients said that half of the Analects of Confucius can govern the world. I feel that whether it is arithmetic, astronomy, or construction, they are all strange and cunning, and they are not of much help in how to govern the country!"
"Your Majesty, you must never give up your roots and pursue your inferiors!"
After Xu Jie, Yan Song, Gao Gong, Yan Shifan and others also knelt on the ground. After Zhang Juzheng hesitated for a moment, he also knelt on the ground. After that, the entire cabinet made a request to Jiajing in unison. road.
"I hope your Majesty will think twice!"
Jiajing looked at Yan Song and others who were kneeling on the ground, and thought to himself: "As expected, I only raised my head a little bit, and then I aroused everyone's opposition!"
"Even Yan Song, who has always been on my side, also clearly opposes this matter!"
"It seems that I still have to put the right to speak in my hands again. In other words, the newspapers need to hurry up!"
Jiajing thought so, then looked away from everyone, and said slowly.
"I have no plans to select officials from these newly established engineering departments for the time being. Even if I were to select, it would only be to select officials with low grades!"
"The right way is to follow the order of learning, and to specialize in skills. Isn't it good to let professional people do professional things?"
"Or do you have other plans and don't want to see such a situation?"
Jiajing's voice, which did not contain any emotion, rang in everyone's ears. When Yan Song heard this, he immediately buried his head deeply and did not dare to raise any objections on this matter.
After all, His Majesty has made huge concessions and promised everyone that just selecting some officials of low rank will not threaten their current status.
If someone is ignorant and continues to raise objections, His Majesty will be offended and the consequences will be disastrous!
In Zhang Juzheng's view, Jiajing was cutting his flesh with a blunt knife. By the time everyone reacted, it was too late!
In fact, Zhang Juzheng also implicitly supported Jiajing's move. In his view, leaving the country to be governed by corrupt Confucians who could only read books from sages and were unable to solve practical problems was a huge hidden danger.
Zhang Juzheng clenched his fists, glanced at Yan Song and others quietly, and said to himself silently.
"Once I get into that position, I can unleash my ambitions without being constrained!"
After that, Jiajing looked away from Yan Song and others and gave instructions.
"Okay, since none of you raised any objections to this matter, then this matter is settled, you all get up!"
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
After Jiajing finished speaking, everyone stood up from the ground one after another and sat back to their seats.
Seeing this situation, Lu Fang couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately stood up and said in a deep voice.
"Next, is the last matter for this cabinet discussion, that is, the issue of newspapers published by the imperial court!"
After Lu Fang finished speaking, she retreated to Jiajing's side, lowered her head, and looked at the ground casually without saying a word.
Jiajing turned his gaze to Yan Song and gave instructions.
"Let Mr. Yan Ge come and talk to you about this matter!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After listening to Jiajing's instructions, Yan Song stood up from his seat tremblingly. After clearing his throat, he faced the crowd and spoke slowly.
"Everyone can see the sales of newspapers published by the imperial court in the capital!"
"From high-ranking officials to peddlers, they all welcome the newspapers published by the imperial court. There is even a newspaper-reading craze in the capital!"
"Previously, Liuxinju was the only merchant in the capital that sponsored newspapers published by the imperial court. With the newspaper's popularity, it also benefited greatly!"
"Not only has its popularity increased tremendously, but the price of the pickles it originally sold has also risen with the increase in popularity!"
Everyone present had a deep understanding of Yan Song's words. No one thought that a small jar of pickles would be so expensive, even more expensive than meat!
Although the price is very high, there is still an endless stream of people going to buy it.
Yan Song seemed to have seen what everyone was thinking, and then added: "So I am wondering if I can use this opportunity to involve other merchants in the capital?"
"We can even hold an auction just like how the Maritime Trade Department promoted overseas certificates before, and let merchants in the entire capital bid. Only the highest bidder will be qualified to be promoted by the newspaper!"
"In this way, the money and food spent in the war with the Tatars can be compensated as soon as possible. What do you think of this idea?"
After Yan Song finished speaking, he did not sit down in a hurry, but waited quietly to see if anyone raised any objections to this.
(End of chapter)
