As the most dazzling rising star of the younger generation of the Dugu family, Dugu Chen's daily life comes from his confidence in his abilities and family background.
But at this moment, Dugu Chen discovered that Liang Xiaoyuan in front of him was calmer and calmer than him, and he was truly a man hiding a knife behind his smile.
How is the way Liang Xiao looks at him different from looking at an ant?
Dugu Chen finally understood why Tuoba Jun insisted that he and Gong Yangjing come to the capital to help before the exchange meeting began.
Suppressing the anger and jealousy in his heart, Dugu Chen smiled and said: "Marquis Lanling, I would like to remind you again that newspapers can control the public opinion in the capital for you, but in Shilin, we aristocratic families have the final say. But everyone doesn’t want to have trouble with money, so don’t be blinded by the temporary glory.”
Liang Xiao looked calm and said: "Quiting the wine industry and book industry as soon as possible is my last advice to you."
Dugu Chen finally got angry: "As long as our family opposes it, your bookshop will not be able to operate at all. Don't forget whose hands the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Rites are! Moreover, we can also research technology, reduce costs, and replace you!"
Liang Xiao was obviously impatient and said to Gu Pingxiu: "See you off."
Dugu Chen returned to his carriage full of anger.
"Liang Xiao, does he even think that I wasted his time? This is unreasonable!"
In the secret room of the Duanmu family, everyone became furious after learning Liang Xiao's response.
Duanmu Cao stood up with a slap on the table and shouted: "Shuzi, you take yourself too seriously! Starting tomorrow, the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Rites will take action together. Let's see how long his bookstore can operate!"
After sending Dugu Chen away, Liang Xiao was also thinking about how to deal with him, Tuoba Jun, and Gong Yangjing.
These few people are indeed not simple. They know how to maintain dignity. Unlike the two brothers of the Duanmu family, they are impulsive and irritable, and they will not easily leave flaws.
He can only create the other party's flaws himself.
Duan Yunxiu saw how Liang Xiao pissed off Dugu Chen and issued a challenge to the family. He couldn't help but snuggled into Liang Xiao's arms again, with little stars in his eyes.
She knew that she would become a nymphomaniac if she stayed any longer, and she had other things to do, so she had to reluctantly say goodbye to Liang Xiao and go to Dingguo Hou Mansion.
In the boudoir, Mu Qinxue and Duan Yunxiu were nymphomaniacs, discussing Liang Xiao's feats during the day and night.
There is nothing they admire more than promoting education.
"Has he already confessed his love to you?"
Mu Qinxue was filled with envy when she learned that Duan Yunxiu and Liang Xiao were in a relationship.
"Brother Xiao and I promised that we can be wedlock, sister Qin Xue..."
Before Duan Yunxiu could finish speaking, Mu Qinxue quickly stopped her, with an excited look on her face: "Good sister, let me fight for it myself first! You have to believe that he can't escape from my Wuzhishan~"
Duan Yunxiu covered his mouth and smiled softly, nodding.
Her sister Qinxue has always been stronger.
This night was a restless night for the two thousand attendees.
Children of aristocratic families, nobles of Guanlong, children of poor families, heroes from all over the world...
Everyone understands that they are probably witnessing a piece of history.
The two-hundred-word book reshaped their understanding of the book industry.
Early morning, early morning today.
In the palace, Duan Yunyi, who was waiting for the morning court, held his chin in his hands and looked at the "Luo Shen Fu" he had copied. When he read the beautiful part, he couldn't help but lower his head and giggle. After realizing that he had lost his composure, he pursed his red lips and looked resentfully.
From the moment Liang Xiao presented the six strategies for governing the country, she and her sister felt more and more secure and were no longer as depressed as before.
It was like a sudden burst of light in a dark world, illuminating her way forward.
An hour later, the ministers entered the palace one by one, and the court meeting began.
After Duan Yunyi discussed the recent policies with the ministers, Zhuge Hui came out to start the memorial.
"Yesterday, the Lanling Bookstore sold the Four Books, Five Classics and Literacy Readers to Shizhong and Lanling Marquis Liang Xiao. The highest price was only two hundred words. This is a matter of benefit to the country and the people. The imperial court should strongly support the long-term operation of the Lanling Bookstore to avoid The tax on book sales is up to my emperor to decide."
Duan Yunyi felt happy and nodded slightly. Just as he was about to agree, Tuoba Lie quickly stepped out of the queue.
"I'm going to report on this matter. What the Prime Minister said is wrong! Liang Xiao is clearly disrupting the market and destroying the domestic bookstore business, which in turn leads to a significant reduction in the government's tax revenue on the book industry. How can it be tax-free! On the contrary, such disruptive market and malicious actions Any act of competition should be punished, the bookstore and related tools should be confiscated, and a serious warning should be given!"
Tuoba Lie's voice was fierce, and Duanmu Cao and others behind him were equally furious.
They had originally planned to interfere in the dark and create a stumbling block for Liang Xiao.
Zhuge Hui actually specifically mentioned this matter in the court meeting, and his intentions can be imagined.
He clearly expected that they would secretly suppress him, so he simply brought the matter to light and asked the emperor to protect Lanling Bookstore!
Duan Yunyi had already expected this, and stared at Tuoba Lie coldly: "Tuoba Qing family, do you believe these words of yours?"
Zhuge Hui frowned and argued with reason.
"What Tuoba Shangshu said is a big mistake! Lanling Bookstore can make small profits but quick sales. More and more people can afford books, and its market potential is far greater than before. How can it disrupt the market? In the past, bookmakers in the book industry, Having free time to support other industries is a double benefit. Tuoba Shangshu, as the Hubu Shangshu, how can you not even understand this truth? Or are you deliberately pretending to be confused? "
Tuoba Lie said angrily: "There is a saying in "The Book of Shang Jun": If a foolish farmer does not know and is not knowledgeable, he will be a poor farmer. Only if the people remain ignorant and cannot hear the real information, will they concentrate on farming for the country. If the common people can obtain knowledge, over time, it will definitely threaten the imperial rule!"
Zhuge Hui stroked his beard and laughed, then turned and stared at Tuoba Lie.
"This time and that time, "Shang Jun Shu" certainly has its merits, but if it is copied mechanically, it will only harm the country and the people. The three generations of emperors in our dynasty have been diligent and caring for the people. If the people can understand the edicts and announcements, they should support us. Emperor, it is better than being led by people with ulterior motives and rebelling blindly. I ask you again, your family has been prosperous for hundreds of years and has monopolized knowledge. Are you also threatening the rule of the imperial court? Or are you just trying to save others by yourself? "
Tuoba Lie was speechless.
Duanmujie came out and said: "Prime Minister, once these common people master knowledge, they will inevitably compete with the imperial officials for official positions. In the future, the officials of the Zhou Dynasty will be mixed, good and bad!"
Zhuge Hui glanced at Duanmu Festival coldly.
"Duanmu Shangshu, how many people hold a simple patriotic heart. As long as the emperor is wise, they should do their best to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country. On the contrary, since the Wu Dynasty, many aristocratic families have monopolized the book industry and controlled knowledge and public opinion. To stir up trouble. If you are loyal to the emperor and patriotic, how can you not understand that the more talented people, the better!"
The ministers of the aristocratic family expressed their objections one after another. They tried to mess with each other with their words.
"The rest of the Qing family must be silent, and it is strictly forbidden to interfere with the Prime Minister's speech!"
Duan Yunyi's cold voice echoed in the hall, shocking their hearts and making them dare not say a word.
Zhuge Hui glanced at Tuoba Lie and others who strongly opposed it, and made an impassioned speech.
“Promote education so that all people can afford to read, and allow more and more talented people to serve the country. Only then can the country be truly prosperous and the people strong. Only when the monarch has enough talented people to assist him can he achieve his great ambitions. This is the last wish that Emperor Gaozu and Shizu have never fulfilled, and it is often found in the handwriting of the two late emperors. Only rebellious ministers and traitors will be afraid of people reading."
"As ministers of the court, you should understand the great righteousness and work for the benefit of the king, the country, and the people. But now you are only opposing such a righteous act for your own selfishness! It's just an objection, and you even use it to make false statements about punishment, but you just get rid of it. Showing a hypocritical attitude of caring about the country and the people."
At the end of the sentence, Zhuge Hui couldn't hide his grief and anger. He stared at Tuoba Lie and others and said word by word: "I have never seen such a shameless person!"
Zhuge Hui scolded him with all his strength, which made him deaf and enlightened.
With such a big hat being pulled off, Tuoba Lie and others dared to get angry but dare not speak.
This was the first time since they had worked with the prime minister that they had seen him so angry and confronting him head-on.
This old prime minister holds military and political power.
The supporters behind him include, in addition to the peerless figure on the throne, the Marquis of Lao Ding from far away on the border, and the absolute elite who support the emperor, the Xuanwei.
And countless people of Zhou Dynasty who admired him.
