The newspaper office opened quietly, but it became lively because of a piece of news.
There were even many people who wanted to go to the newspaper office to ask what happened, but unfortunately there were guards at the door, so they didn't dare to ask if they wanted to go forward.
Not only the news from the newspaper shocked people, but also the forecast of tomorrow's weather also attracted many people's attention.
"Can this weather be predicted? Is it the gods in the sky?"
"Is this fake?"
"That's right, the sky has been clear these days, how can it rain?!"
"Hahaha, you are right!"
No one believed the weather forecast, but they also wanted to see if it was true or false.
Not only the people in the city, but also Ying Zheng in the palace also received a newspaper, which was delivered by Ran Fang himself.
There has been such a big fuss in the newspaper these days, and Ying Zheng has already received the news and knows what people think of Ran Fang.
Especially those scholars who were kicked out by the nobles naturally cherished the opportunity to show their talents.
The praise from the literati was much more lively than the praise from the common people, so many ministers also wrote memorials to praise Ran Fang, especially because they said that the atmosphere in the city had been different these days, and there was no longer as much hostility as in the past.
Seeing their words like this, Ying Zheng felt a little proud. After all, when he wanted to give Ran Fang an official position, many officials felt it was inappropriate and even asked him to withdraw his appointment.
Now Ran Fang's move shows how correct his previous decision was.
"Wei Liang, follow me to see Ran Fang."
"I guess he hasn't had dinner yet, so I went to his place to try some new things."
"You don't need to tell him. It's just like before. I can just go directly."
Every time he goes to Ran Fang's place, he always gets something new and novel, and Ying Zheng already likes this feeling.
Wei Liang glanced at the clock outside, fearing that Ran Fang had already had dinner.
However, since it was Ying Zheng's request, even if Ran Fang had used it, he didn't have to.
He immediately bowed and said, "Here."
However, in order not to ruin Ying Zheng's happiness, he still secretly told Ran Fang that Ying Zheng was going, and he was here to have a meal.
When Ying Zheng arrived at the commander's residence in a carriage, Ran Fang had someone bring the food to him, and he looked like he was about to eat.
When Ying Zheng walked into the courtyard, rows of guards knelt down: "Join your majesty."
This voice reached Ran Fang's ears, and he immediately came out of the room and saluted Ying Zheng: "Join your majesty."
"Get up." Ying Zheng waved his hand casually, passed Ran Fang and walked directly into the room. He saw the dishes that had just been served on the table, which had not been touched at first glance.
He looked at Ran Fang with a smile on his face, sat directly on the main seat, and said, "It seems that I have come at the right time."
"I will have dinner at your place today."
"Sit down and eat with me."
Ran Fang glanced at Wei Liang inadvertently, and then ordered the maid next to him: "Bring another pair of bowls and chopsticks."
After saying that, he sat next to Ying Zheng, personally took a piece of meat for Ying Zheng, and then asked: "I wonder why your Majesty came here today?"
"Hmm -" Ying Zheng picked up the meat, put it in his mouth and chewed it carefully. After swallowing it, he couldn't help but praise, "Yes, this meat is very tender."
After finishing speaking, he said while picking up vegetables: "I saw the newspaper today. It's really good."
"When you said you wanted to build a school, I was still thinking about how to let the head of Guizhou know about it. I didn't expect that you had already made a decision in your mind."
"In this way, any policies in the future can be spread to Qianshou Middle School as soon as possible."
"I really didn't misjudge you."
Even after being praised, Ran Fang still looked indifferent, not at all complacent because of Ying Zheng's praise.
Taking the bowls and chopsticks handed over by the maid, he smiled lightly.
"Thank you for your compliment, Your Majesty."
"I am just the icing on the cake. Without His Majesty's previous efforts, I would not have had the chance to do these things even if I had the intention."
If someone else had said this, Ying Zheng would have thought it was a compliment, but when Ran Fang said it, it was always somewhat convincing.
Ying Zheng was elated when he heard this, and he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
"Hahaha, okay!"
"With your presence, I can feel much more at ease."
"I heard that you built a glass factory and a wood factory outside the city. There are also glass factories, paper mills and newspaper offices in the city. Many men and women have the opportunity to make money. Why do they still want to farm?"
Ran Fang nodded. He understood what Ying Zheng meant. People farmed so that Da Qin could have food to eat.
But if they are allowed to work, the fields will inevitably affect food production, which is not a good thing for Da Qin.
Especially now, food is definitely a problem for Da Qin.
Not only that, the people of Da Qin also had to perform corvee labor. There were already few people growing food. Now that he did this, wouldn't there be even fewer people?
"Your Majesty, giving them a chance to work will not affect food production."
"Even for them, this is a good thing, and the people will remember His Majesty's kindness."
Seeing that Ying Zheng didn't understand, Ran Fang continued to explain: "Their yield of grain is not high, and they have to give part of it to the court, so they only have part of it left."
"This food needs to satisfy a family for a year. How can they survive if they have no source of income?"
Maybe Ying Zheng had never thought about this question, or maybe he had never cared about this question, but he couldn't answer it for a while.
But looking back after so many years, aren't those Guizhou leaders living well?
"They are just the people. It is enough for them to live a good life without war."
"It is their honor to be able to serve as corvees and build the Great Wall, palaces, gardens, and mausoleums for the poor."
This may be the thinking of those in high positions, who are always thinking about how to enslave the lower classes to achieve their unattainable ideas.
But how innocent is this for the lower class people?
Ran Fang understood Ying Zheng's thoughts. Otherwise, why would the people be willing to repair the canals in Sishui County?
In their view, it was just corvée service, and it was already pretty good if they had food to eat.
After all, so many years of hard work in Great Qin had made them numb.
"That's wrong."
"If they can live well, then maybe it doesn't matter if they do something."
"But if they can't survive, then if they continue to do corvee service, wouldn't it force them to a path of no return?"
"Has your Majesty ever thought about this issue?"
In fact, Ran Fang originally wanted to say rebellion, but when he thought that the person in front of him was Ying Zheng after all, and if he angered him, it would not be worth the gain, he had to change his words, hoping that Ying Zheng would understand.
It's a pity that Ying Zheng doesn't seem to agree.
"What do you mean, sir?"
"I ask Your Majesty to cancel the corvee service."
