The Zhao family is relatively easy to win over.
The Zhao family itself is not a serious and famous family among the four major families in Qingzhou, and will definitely be discriminated against and excluded by the other three families to a certain extent.
The other three families all came from wealthy families and produced many high-ranking officials.
At that time, the Zhao family was still a family of merchants and could not get on the stage at all. Until the end of the Sui Dynasty, because corruption was extremely serious and buying and selling officials was rare and common, the Zhao family found the right opportunity and spent crazy money to finally make a fortune. A third-rank official, he was the chief envoy to eight southern states at the time. He hardened his waist and finally became a powerful man.
But in the eyes of the other three major families, the Zhao family is a clown after all.
Besides, can the official you got by spending money have the same value as the official who passed the imperial examination in our family?
Therefore, the Zhao family is usually crowded out by the other three families.
Of course, the four major families themselves must have many conflicts of interest.
It is not monolithic in itself.
When Lu Qingyun was cleaning up the powerful people in Lanxi County before, he took advantage of the conflicts between the powerful people and defeated them one by one.
Because the powerful are greedy and want to dominate.
However, this matter cannot be rushed, mainly because the information currently available is not sufficient.
If you want to take advantage of the conflicts between powerful people, you must investigate as much as possible the entanglements of interests involved.
Only when you have a clear idea can you start.
What Chen Ze didn't expect was that the news about the school was leaked.
Before preparations were complete, the news spread quickly throughout Qingzhou with lightning speed, and many people even braved the courage to come to the Yamen Gate to inquire about the authenticity of the matter.
The news quickly reached Chen Ze's ears, which made Chen Ze angry.
Who the hell leaked the secret! ?
Qingzhou Yamen had no idea at all.
Chen Ze did not let the Qingzhou Yamen get involved at all, but asked everyone to invest in the training.
It is unlikely that a secret agent from the palace is involved. This kind of thing should be kept secret by Chen Ze, and no one should dare to tell the outside world.
It was true that Chen Ze couldn't help but feel chills in his back.
It was clearly stated that all persons involved must be kept secret without exception, but the news still leaked out and even spread throughout Qingzhou at an extremely fast speed.
Thanks to the construction of a school, if this rebellion really breaks out for me, then I won’t die! ?
Check, must check!
The investigation team is trying to find the source of this for me, and they must find out who actually said it!
This is a matter of principle!
Anyway, the moment he learned the news, Chen Ze had already set off to join Lu Qingyun and others.
Chen Ze had a dark face and sat on the chair without saying a word.
Lu Qingyun, Lin Yuanchao and others also looked quite ugly.
The entire conference room was so silent that you could hear a pin drop.
Not long after, Ke Yunhai hurried back, looking extremely panicked.
Ke Yunhai was busy making arrangements for the school. He had just heard that the construction of the school had already caused a stir in the city.
At that moment, Ke Yunhai's heart sank to the bottom, and he rushed back immediately.
"Your Majesty, I have just found out about this." Ke Yunhai hurriedly handed over his hands as soon as he came back and said anxiously: "I will definitely investigate this matter and give you an explanation!"
Chen Ze took a deep breath, suppressed his anger and said: "Master Ke, I know this matter has nothing to do with you. I will have people investigate this matter as soon as possible. You don't need to get involved. Don't delay the progress of the school."
"There's no need to blame yourself."
"Yes, yes." Ke Yunhai couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his head.
Chen Ze will not jump to conclusions before the situation is investigated clearly.
When Li Yuankang was responsible for finding carpenters to order tables and chairs, they all handled them according to the white tiger robe method. The carpenters he hired had already been warned, and the probability of leaks was extremely low. After all, no one dared to joke with their own wealth and life.
As for Ke Yunhai, because he interviewed many people, and most of his targets were civilians, the possibility of leaking secrets was greatest.
Ke Yunhai must have told others to keep it secret, but...it's not necessarily that the other party has this awareness of confidentiality.
It could be a slip of the tongue, or it could be a drunken gaffe.
But no matter what the reason is, the leaker must be caught, and he must be severely punished. He must die or lose his skin!
This issue of principle is non-negotiable.
Otherwise, if there is a first time, there will be a second time!
As a result, the Baihupao side had not yet come up with the results of the investigation, and the leaker... came to surrender.
Ke Yunhai hurriedly turned back, his face full of bitterness.
"The prince is Nie Shizhong of Fangzheng Academy."
It turns out that Nie Shizhong and his friends went to a restaurant for dinner last night. Thinking that soon there will be a lot of schools in Qingzhou that will waive tuition and miscellaneous fees, and there will be hope for countless families who are suffering. For a while, I couldn't control my feelings. I drank some wine with my friends and said impassionedly. As soon as I got emotional, I couldn't help but tell my friends about it, completely forgetting that Ke Yunhai told me to keep it a secret.
Nie Shizhong only found out today that a catastrophe had resulted. After much deliberation, he took the initiative to confess to Ke Yunhai.
People in their forties wiped away tears, cried, and beat their chests and feet in front of Ke Yunhai.
He felt that it wouldn't matter if he died, he just hoped that the school wouldn't become a mirror image because of him.
Then he really has no face to face the Qingzhou elders.
After understanding the situation, Chen Ze was quite touched in his heart.
It's just that this kind of thing is non-negotiable.
A leak is a leak.
No rules no standards.
Chen Ze, Lu Qingyun and others discussed for a while before giving the punishment result.
Nie Shizhong committed the crime for the first time and took the initiative to surrender. His attitude of pleading guilty was excellent.
Death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be avoided.
Twenty-big board, sent to the Department of Labor Reform for five years.
When Nie Shizhong learned of his punishment, he didn't panic too much. He just hurriedly asked the white tiger robe who came to deal with Nie Shizhong: "Will the school incident have any impact!?"
"Won't."
Nie Shizhong cried with joy at that time: "That's good, that's good!"
"I plead guilty and bow to the law, and I thank His Highness the Crown Prince for your mercy!"
Although the news leaked by Nie Shizhong caused a certain degree of riots in Qingzhou, the riots did not have much impact on the school plan. It only disrupted the layout of Chen Ze, Lu Qingyun and others.
Since the news can no longer be hidden, let’s just leave it as it is.
That afternoon, notices were posted everywhere in Qingzhou.
At the end of this month, that is, on July 27th, Qingzhou University Hall will be set up. All school-age children over five and under fourteen years old can enroll. There will be no tuition and miscellaneous fees for enrollment, and free meals will be provided for three months. Thirty cash should be paid for meals every month.
Children who live in other places or have no fixed residence can live in the school dormitories, which will be managed by the school and must abide by school disciplines.
During the enrollment period, those with outstanding performance will receive scholarships, ranging from ten yuan to ten taels.
In addition to notices, the rules and regulations of Qingzhou University Hall were also released.
From now on, you can go to Qingzhou Yamen to register.
At the same time, Bai Hupao began to deliver invitations to the dignitaries of Qingzhou.
This time it was a blatant request for money.
This prince is planning to establish a large school in Qingzhou, and notices have been sent out.
This is a matter of cultivating virtue and spreading fame. Please give your strong support by donating money, food or materials!
If you don't give it, don't blame me for turning your back on him!
