"Shiji."
In the chancery, Zhong Hui sat next to Cao Mao with a smile.
There were all kinds of documents in front of him. It could be seen that Zhong Hui was quite busy during this period.
Under He Zeng's butcher's knife, the temple's efficiency increased many times.
Just talking about this library matter, if it weren't for He Zeng's contribution, I'm afraid there would be no progress until now.
Only now did Cao Mao understand why the emperor liked to use cruel staff.
People like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would actually use some framed and cruel officials to help him.
This is obviously to achieve the current effect.
Although He Zeng was not a good person, after he came up, the rectification effect in all aspects was much more effective than before.
Zhong Hui accomplished this and is now very proud.
Zhong Hui has accomplished too much in these days.
Fortunately, Cao Mao can continue to write poems.
At this moment, Cao Mao was sitting next to Zhong Hui and spoke slowly.
"I just went to the Youjiao Mansion. There were many scholars waiting at the door. They were also very happy. It was all because of your contribution that this matter was successful."
"Now, all the scholars praise your conduct and think that you are a truly famous scholar who cares about the world!"
Zhong Hui liked hearing this and became much more excited.
"Your Majesty, this is not the work of one person."
Cao Mao praised him a few more times, his style changed, and he suddenly changed his tune and said: "Shiji, although you have handled this matter well, if you continue, I'm afraid your reputation as a scholar will be affected in the future. Many people came out to insult you."
Zhong Hui was stunned and asked in disbelief: "Your Majesty, I work diligently and have never made any mistakes. Why would someone insult me?"
Cao Mao then said: "Today I went to Youjiao Mansion and found that the officials let the rich people in first, and then there were servants standing at the door, not allowing others to enter, saying that they could only go in after the rich people had finished reading."
"Think about it, those scholars from poor families are standing outside, unable to get in, and watching the rich people go in to copy, they will definitely think in their hearts that Zhong Shiji's memorial is not for the sake of the world at all, but to please these rich families."
"If this happens, won't your reputation be ruined?"
Only then did Zhong Hui understand why the emperor was looking for him. He was furious, "How dare these thieves do this?!"
"Your Majesty, I will go now."
Cao Mao shook his head, "Shiji, no need, Mao will go and solve this matter first."
"I have seen many problems through this incident."
"The children of the rich clan are so rampant. This is still in Luoyang. If it were in the local area, I don't dare to think about what the scene would be like. Should I just take all the books back to my clan to copy them? Just give them to A child from a poor family is left with an empty mansion??”
"Many policies may not be what we thought when they reach the local level."
"Even if we have the idea of rectification, after all, we only have these people, how can we keep an eye on the whole world?"
Zhong Hui sat aside and began to think deeply.
Cao Mao continued: "Shiji, you have to pay more attention to these things when implementing them. You can't just blindly implement them and ignore the results. Take out the book collection and hand it over to the hands of the rich. Build the school." It's not okay to come out and let the servants of a wealthy family occupy it."
Zhong Hui gradually calmed down and nodded.
"Please don't worry, Your Majesty, I will take care of these things."
Cao Mao had other things to do today and couldn't stay with Zhong Hui for too long. He gave a few more instructions and then left by car.
His destination was Du Yu's mansion.
Du Yu was now serving as Minister of Industry and was in the limelight.
When Cao Mao arrived at his residence, there was a group of people in front of his house. When they saw the carriage, they immediately disappeared without a trace.
Cao Mao obviously came out in an ordinary carriage. Seeing this scene, Cao Mao narrowed his eyes again.
It seems that to the ministers, their whereabouts are no secret.
Cao Mao then entered the mansion, where Du Yu and Ma Jun were talking in the courtyard.
Hearing the footsteps, Du Yu subconsciously showed an irritated expression, but when he saw it was Cao Mao, he hurriedly bowed to see him.
The same is true for horses.
Facing the two people, Cao Mao's attitude became much gentler.
"What are you busy with?"
"Your Majesty, this is Ma Gong's improved repeating crossbow again. I am discussing ways to reduce the cost."
After hearing Du Yu's explanation, Cao Mao saw what they were playing with, including several crossbows.
Cao Mao said with a smile: "This is a good thing. In the future, we will have to use this thing to govern Liangzhou and Youzhou."
Du Yu frowned and said seriously: "Your Majesty, to govern the world, you need to govern with benevolence and generosity. This thing can protect itself, but if you want to become strong through this thing, you will definitely decline because of it."
Cao Mao did not argue about this issue. Now that he has used He Zeng as an official, most of his confidants are a little unhappy.
Cao Mao asked, "I just saw a lot of people outside your mansion."
Du Yu then explained: "Your Majesty does not know that the interests of the Ministry of Industry are many. In these days, ministers from temples and even local ministers came to discuss important matters with me. They did not dare to bribe me anymore, but because of their political achievements, they It’s because of the world, but when I looked at it carefully, I felt something was wrong.”
"Therefore, I didn't see them again. I just hid in my house on the grounds of feeling unwell."
"No wonder those people are standing outside the door."
Cao Mao narrowed his eyes. The Ministry of Industry is not only responsible for inventions and creations. These are not even considered the normal work of the Ministry of Industry. The main business of the Ministry of Industry is construction.
Water conservancy projects, farming, road maintenance, city construction, etc. are all matters that the Ministry of Industry has to worry about.
This is why Du Yu can become a new upstart in Luoyang. The interest relationship is too important.
The architectural things in temples have always been the core interests of the wealthy people, and they use their positions to seek benefits from it.
If it weren't for He Zeng, I'm afraid that the door of Du Yu's mansion would have been piled up with all kinds of gifts at this moment, although Du Yu might not ask for these things.
Du Yu was also helpless about this, "Your Majesty, the collusion among the ministers is very deep. I never realized it before, but now I really understand it. They keep saying they are doing things for the world, but none of their plans are. What is really useful, and the inflated quotations are all for profit.”
"If this continues, how can the Wei Dynasty be revived?"
Cao Mao smiled and said: "Du Qing can try to use benevolence and generosity to make them change."
Du Yu was speechless and shook his head again.
"Your Majesty, I am not dissatisfied with He Zeng's behavior, nor do I want to blame Your Majesty. I just feel that if the problem is not solved according to the rules, it will have a very bad impact, especially He Zeng, who was arrested by him at all costs. There are many innocent people.”
"Former Sikong Zheng Chong, although this person has no talent or courage, most of the time he is coerced by others and has never made any mistakes. Such a person is arrested."
Cao Mao said seriously: "In fact, it cannot be said that he is not guilty of helping the tyrants to commit crimes. It is just that compared to other beasts, he is relatively minor."
"Of course, during Master Sima's time, even I didn't dare to refute him, let alone Zheng Chong?"
"You don't have to worry. The reason why He Zeng wanted to arrest him actually had his own ideas. Zheng Chong did not suffer. He is living a good life. I just went to see him a few days ago. In a few days, I will I issued an edict and reprimanded the Yushitai not to involve innocent people, so how could I have released Zheng Chong?"
"Originally, these words should not be said openly, but Du Qing is not an outsider, so I will not hide it. Moreover, I have informed Zheng Chong about this matter, and he also agreed."
Only then did Du Yu react.
"I see."
But Ma Jun was still confused. He didn't understand what His Majesty meant at all.
Catch and release?
Wouldn't this encourage the scholars to rebel?
Or is it that Your Majesty just wishes that more scholars would come to resist? ?
Ma Jun has been an official for many years, but he is not good at being an official.
He is more suitable for doing hands-on things.
Cao Mao looked at him and said with a smile: "Ma Gong, don't think about these things. These things have nothing to do with you. Your printing skills this time have become a big deal!"
"Education without classes can be opened in various places, and it's all because of you!"
"Now everyone in the world is discussing your famous talent."
When Ma Jun heard the emperor's praise, he didn't even dare to say so.
Cao Mao then took Du Yu's hand and said seriously: "Du Qing is also famous in the world. You two must work together. Du Qing, these things are not just made, the most important thing is to promote them." , the original new plow is now only promoted in Huainan and other places, which is not acceptable."
"Now that the Ministry of Industry has been established, something must be done. You must promote these new things to various places as soon as possible. Not only these inventions, but also those farming and land management technologies, you must promote them to various places to eliminate disadvantages. , how can it be accomplished?"
After hearing Cao Mao's words, Du Yu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I am already taking care of this matter."
"A few days ago, I have sent new plows, even water trucks and other items to various states, and ordered the governor to promote them locally. I have also informed the prince of this matter, and he is handling it himself."
Cao Mao's mood immediately improved a lot.
He likes such capable ministers. They already know what to do before he gives orders.
It's a pity that there are very few officials like Du Yu in the world, but there are countless officials like Wang Rong.
Cao Mao immediately looked at Ma Jun's repeating crossbow. Ma Jun's repeating crossbow is considered the most powerful weapon today. If it can be replaced in the entire army, the strength of the Wei army will be raised to a new level. In this world, If the day is not unified, there will be no peace in my heart!
