In midsummer, a heavy rain fell at the right moment.
Xiao Yi immediately summoned hundreds of officials the next day to discuss the emergency plan for floods, and published "Ten Strategies for Flood Control" in Di Bao.
As Jinyiwei vigorously cracked down on corrupt officials, everyone was a little cautious, and the capital city was also eerily quiet.
To put it bluntly, this was still the backward feudal monarchy era, and the prince of the prison country was already equivalent to the emperor of Daqian.
However, at the beginning of June, with the scorching heat coming, as a copy of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" signed by Cai Shuren suddenly appeared in Di Bao, occupying a large section, the capital was obviously in a commotion.
This new so-called 'novel' is clearly written by everyone, but the more so, the more absurd and bizarre it becomes.
Everyone knows the history of the Three Kingdoms and has read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, but perhaps just like the title of the book, the content in this novel is somewhat different from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
As each issue of the Dibao is issued, there are information about flood prevention and disaster prevention strategies, the process and results of Jinyiwei's crackdown on corrupt officials, and some news about the Anxi Protectorate and the Anbei Protectorate, such as the Anxi Protectorate. How many bridges have been built to open the road between the Anxi Protectorate and Yanzhou. For example, the Anbei Protectorate built the Great Wall and added two more passes.
The story of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms has also progressed to the point where people can’t stop. There are really too many people following it.
After all, it is one of the four great classics of the past, and it is also a very popular novel among the four great classics.
It even influenced many people to regard the Romance of the Three Kingdoms as history.
And at this moment, it's almost the same.
Some great scholars couldn't stand it, and came out to criticize Cai Shuren in a low voice, denouncing Cai Shuren for tampering with history, which was a serious crime.
Of course, what does this novel written by Cai Shuren have to do with the Crown Prince?
In response to the denunciations of the great scholars, Prince Xiao Yi only verbally agreed to punish Cai Shuren.
That night, Cai Shuren passed out again.
Not only that, in the next few days, this "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" will be updated very quickly and a lot. I would rather teach me to betray the people of the world than teach the people of the world to betray me. I will spend half my life wandering around. If you don't abandon me, I would like to worship you as righteousness. Father, the three heroes fought against Lu Bu.
The story was so exciting that soon, the storyteller in Zhengdian, who resumed work after the Chinese New Year, directly incorporated the story of Cao Cao offering his sword and the three heroes fighting Lu Bu. It is even said that related plays are also being adapted.
This speed of updates, adaptations, and popularity have probably made many writers in the past envious.
Not to mention whether the writers were envious or not, as the story of a magnificent novel about the Romance of the Three Kingdoms unfolded, and as strategies, tactics, etc. emerged, even the great scholars shut up.
Because as soon as they open their mouth to denounce, many people will look at them with blank eyes.
It’s good for everyone to follow these great scholars, but it doesn’t stop them from following the updates!
If this is stopped by the great scholars, then where will they find such a beautiful and wonderful story?
Especially Changbanpo, Zhao Zilong who entered and exited seven times, and Zhang Fei who frightened the enemy with a single shout and fell off his horse to death, are all amazing.
However, this was nothing. When the story of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms had spread very widely and almost everyone knew it, another section appeared on Di Bao.
These sections have always been used by Zhang Jiuling to publish new knowledge and have never been touched.
Either it is the result of recent research, or it is an explanation of certain phenomena, or it is a conjecture about certain phenomena and possible demonstrations in the future, etc.
In this issue, there are two small sections missing, which are used to publish one article.
That is about the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
The theme is why did the Yellow Turban Rebellion occur?
By now, everyone has realized that the Crown Prince wants to express some specific messages through "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms"!
This "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is indeed implying something!
Since it is hinted in this way, it means that it is something that is not easy to say in public. Otherwise, why would His Highness use this method?
Wouldn't it be better to just issue the prince's edict and make it clear?
For a time, Dai Shangshu took advantage of his work to privately summon several ministers and ministers during lunch breaks and meals for several days to inquire about work in related fields.
Immediately afterwards, Di Yan and Di Shangshu finally couldn't hold it any longer. On their day of rest at the end of the tenth month, they hosted a banquet in honor of a group of old friends and colleagues.
On the surface, it’s called the Lotus Feast.
That’s just admiring lotus flowers, drinking wine, writing poems and lyrics.
It must be known that His Royal Highness the Prince of the Supervisory State is also a great lyricist. When the envoys of the Yan people came to the capital, they went to the Hongwen Hall to compete in the ring. If His Highness had not taken action, Hongwen Hall would have been humiliated.
Nowadays, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms opens with a poem "Linjiang Immortal" that astonishes readers.
What works first and what works next.
Now Daqian is slowly starting to write lyrics.
Di Yan was worthy of being Zhang Jiuling's disciple, and this lotus banquet was much grander than Dai Guang's lunch break tea.
At the very least, two ministers came, one Zhang Taiyue and the other Li Daliang, and then several others came from Jiuqing, plus the minister, Yuanwailang, and two great scholars, one of whom was the great doctor from Hongwen Hall. , Kong Yingda, the head of the Kong family.
In this way, this lotus feast is naturally not simple.
With so many officials gathered together, in order to avoid suspicion, they also invited the censor from the palace and the Qianhu of Jinyiwei.
After some drinking, the wine was in full swing.
Di Yan stopped hiding it and said, "I wonder if you have ever read "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" written by Mr. Cai in the Di newspaper?"
Zhang Taiyue said in a matter-of-fact manner: "I have read it, and I have to say that it is quite wonderfully written. The tactics and strategies in it have already captured the essence of the masters of the art of war. It is so amazing to read."
Di Yan nodded and continued: "Yes, after His Highness read it, he wrote an essay specifically discussing the Yellow Turban Rebellion in the late Eastern Han Dynasty."
"Your Highness said that the king is the boat and the people are the water. The water can carry the boat but also capsize it. I think it should be used as a warning, which is similar to the words of the saint."
"Your Highness's ability to make such remarks should be a blessing to the country and the people."
Zhang Taiyue nodded and said, "That's how it should be."
Di Yan did not look at him and continued: "When it comes to the Yellow Turban Rebellion, I actually have some ideas."
"Your Highness is discussing the Yellow Turban Rebellion as the Crown Prince, and I am discussing the Yellow Turban Rebellion as a minister of Daqian."
"This can be considered as a way to attract others. After listening to it, everyone can also express their own thoughts."
Zhang Taiyue said seriously: "Brother Renjie, please give me some advice."
This banquet was not formal even if it was formal. Although it was not formal, it was about truly formal matters.
Because they want to know what the prince is implying and what he wants to do.
In this way, it will be easier for them to do things!
Eat the king's salary and share the king's worries.
This is not just talk.
