With the fall of the Barbarian King and the recovery of Nanwu City, the war in Southern Xinjiang has undergone new changes, and the pacification of Southern Xinjiang is just around the corner.
At this time, Song Mu had also returned to Jizhou Mansion.
Regarding the war in southern Xinjiang during this trip, Song Mu did not mention too much, but gave Fan Zhengxiong a reasonably reasonable answer, and then took out Cui Keke's body and explained the situation, which could be regarded as eradicating it for Jizhou Prefecture. cause disaster.
As for this time, Song Mu personally believed that Song Liwen knew that he had returned to Jizhou Mansion, so he sent two demon corpses to test, and the demon corpses had to maintain basic operation, which caused so many killings.
Now that Song Liwen was seriously injured, the situation was unknown. Although he was still worried, he was temporarily stable.
But the most pitiable thing about this was Cui Keke. When everyone learned that he had fallen into the devil's path, especially his family, they were extremely afraid of the corpse, and no one claimed it in the end.
In the end, Song Mu had no choice but to cremate him and bury him in a wilderness.
Then Song Mu returned to his home in Shiyang County. After half a month, his relatives at home were relieved.
In the days that followed, Song Mu's life seemed to have returned to peace again.
Song Mu traveled between home and private school every day. It happened that the books of the Song family had been printed. Song Mu got some and spread them in Shiyang County. These books from the Song family of Shiyang were printed through Song Mu's books. The reputation also became popular, which gave Song Mu and Li Dong a lot of confidence.
Not long after, the war in southern Xinjiang of the Wen Dynasty was finally settled. This war, which lasted for a year, ended up costing the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Guangdong Province almost became a mortal enemy for a while, but it finally saved the face of the Wen Dynasty and also Let Li Mo'er, the new king, have a good impression in front of the people.
On this day, Song Mu was in the private school looking at the manuscripts of the book he had compiled last night. At this time, there was a rush of footsteps outside, and Li Dong's figure was quickly revealed. At this moment, his expression actually looked a little... Excited.
"Master, have you read the latest edition of Tianwen Magazine?"
As Li Dong said this, he immediately put the thing in his hand on the table. Song Mu saw that it was the latest "Tianwen Magazine" and reached out to pick it up, but Li Dong's voice had already been heard.
"Your Majesty is taking this matter too hastily. Even if Shizong wants to abolish the 'Zongguo Law', it will not be achieved overnight, and it is so thorough."
Li Dong took a sip of tea. He seemed to be coming from the bookstall outside. Song Mu's heart suddenly moved. He probably knew what was written on it. He opened the page and found the first article of the journal. , just wrote a big title.
The Holy Edict abolished the national laws of the sect and relieved the sufferings of the Shi sect.
Seeing these sentences, even Song Mu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows at this moment. He raised his head and glanced at Li Dong who was filled with indignation. Song Mu silently opened the pages of the book and checked the contents.
The content written above was complicated, but Song Mu could see something in it after reading the entire article.
First, the disciples of Shi Zong were no longer required to join the army in the future, but instead decided voluntarily whether to join.
Second, in the future, only when there was a catastrophic disaster in the Wen Dynasty, Shi Zong's disciples would need to be dispatched by the Wen Dynasty court, but the number of troops to be dispatched and to what extent would be left to Shi Zong's own decision.
In addition, in the future, Shizong's various affairs, except for government affairs directly related to the court, will be decided by Shizong himself.
The imperial court also established a new organization for this purpose, under the jurisdiction of Qing Tianwei, responsible for the liaison between Shi Zong and the imperial court.
All of the above are the result of the imperial court giving up all kinds of jurisdiction over Shi Zong and letting him make his own decisions. This can be said to have completely loosened the grip of Shi Zong.
Such a situation is indeed infuriating. At least from the perspective of a scholar, the imperial court and the Shizong had a rather strange feudal relationship.
But apart from these, Song Mu saw a different condition at the bottom of the article.
As written above, in the future, the selection of disciples of the Shi Zong should not be better than that of the Wen Dynasty, and in the Wen Dynasty, all those who were selected as scholars in the imperial examination were literati.
This seemed to be a clause that was no different from the current status quo, but Song Mu saw the deeper meaning in it.
That means that in the future, after the spring of the Wen Dynasty, there will no longer be a talent selection ceremony, and talents will not be diverted. As long as they pass the Wen Dynasty imperial examination, they will be Wen Dynasty literati, and they will no longer be able to enter the Poetry Sect.
When Song Mu saw this, his expression softened slightly. He put down the book and looked at Li Dong.
"Why does Your Highness start to care about this matter again?"
Song Mu asked, and Li Dong looked helpless at the moment and sighed.
"Although I don't want to deal with government affairs, this matter is really too important. The decree that my father has implemented for decades will be abolished in one fell swoop..."
"Even though the war in southern Xinjiang has calmed down a little now, there are still strong enemies around."
"There are more than thirty poetry sects. All the disciples choose to stay or leave independently. How many of the four frontier troops are descendants of the poetry sect."
"If you don't do it this way, Wen Chao's combat power may be at a loss."
Li Dong said quite worriedly, but Song Mu looked astonished.
Li Dong looked at this issue from the perspective of a scholar, but at the same time, his feelings for Li Dong made him feel a little uncomfortable with it.
Song Mu was quite calm about this, and even picked up the teacup and took a sip of water.
Li Dong glanced at Song Mu. At this moment, he put away his previous expression, but there was still some anger on his face.
Song Mu took a sip of tea and said.
"Your Highness, do you know how many Jinshi and how many scholars there are in the Wen Dynasty now?"
Li Dong paused, thought for a moment and then spoke.
"According to statistics from the Ministry of Rites last year, there may be 10,000 Jinshi scholars and 100,000 scholars."
Song Mu nodded and looked at the other party now.
"Over the hundreds of years of the Wen Dynasty, the number of Jinshi and scholars has increased. The strength of our Wen Dynasty is really growing."
"Perhaps the former emperor wanted to use this to balance the relationship between the Poetry Sect and the Wen Dynasty. However, the situation in the Wen Dynasty is different now. The imperial court has hundreds of thousands of officials, and it is difficult for each Poetry Sect to compete."
With that said, Song Mu told the other party the last clause in the "Tianwenjian". Li Dong was also a little surprised when he heard about the future control of talents.
"Over the hundreds of years since the founding of the Wen Dynasty, the relationship between Shi Zong and the imperial court was not that pure. In the past, talent selection was not preferential to others, but now your Majesty has just solved the calculations in everyone's minds."
"Master, what you mean is that this is... His Majesty's own plan?"
Li Dong asked hesitantly. Song Mu looked at him, but he thought of Li Mo'er that day. He nodded slightly and immediately shook his head.
"Perhaps it is His Majesty's personal preference. She may have some different views on Shi Zong."
Song Mu said ambiguously, but it was somewhat clear in his heart that Li Mo'er did this to completely hold the Wen Dynasty's combat power in his hands.
Li Moer is an ambitious person, but she seems to be unable to bear it.
Li Dong didn't speak anymore, but at this time Song Mu changed the topic and asked Li Dong.
"How is your Majesty's progress now?"
"I'm about to finish another book. Cheng Ming can still help me now. Huai Tong has to take the imperial examination, but he doesn't have this chance."
"Your Highness is not worried about resting for two days. The New Year is approaching and he will be busy with everyone."
Song Mu nodded and said, but at this moment, he suddenly reached out and handed something from his arms to Li Dong.
That was the Wenxing waist badge that Li Ao gave to Song Mu, and now Song Mu gave it to Li Dong.
"This is what His Majesty gave me. Now, it should be regarded as returning to its original owner."
Li Dong took the belt card and recognized it immediately. His face looked moved at this moment, while Song Mu said to the other party.
"Your Highness, although we are far away from the court, we are not the free people in this world. The literati of the Wen Dynasty always have to kill demons."
"In the future, Your Highness, why don't you practice with me and try to take a step further."
Song Mu said this, stood up and looked at each other, and then looked at the situation outside.
"Also, this private school seems a bit small now. After the New Year, I plan to expand it, which can be regarded as a preparation for the Song Family Academy."
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