"There are basically no problems with this edition of the newspaper," Jiang Tian nodded again and asked: "After the next few pages are used as a starting point, where will His Highness plan to start, causing widespread discussion? Is the public opinion about justice and benefit, or about kings and hegemons?"
"Actually, I intend to use the debate between ancient and modern times to open up new avenues of speech." Prince Li Hong pondered for a moment and said: "Then, based on the analysis of ancient and modern texts, he gradually released the interpretation of the oracle bone inscriptions; the original text was clarified, and the origin of the two Han dynasties was corrected in one fell swoop. Since then, it has been the source of bias in Confucian classics."
"This is very good. It is enough to arouse extensive discussions among scholars all over the world. It is also in line with His Highness's personality of always loving literary classics, and it will not easily shake the country." Jiang Tian nodded and said: "Even if someone wants to use this to attack His Highness, , it is easy to implicate the right and wrong of scholars all over the world."
"However, this is just the first step to test the waters." Jiang Tian continued to remind: "Next, we can legitimately launch the related technologies of movable type printing; reprint the books in the East Palace Collection into more Cheap books for readers all over the world to borrow."
"Your Highness, you can also use this to set up libraries in the Confucian temples and schools in cities, prefectures, counties, and cities in the world in the name of the royal family, so that current scholars and students can borrow, read, and circulate them. This is the principle of 'there is no education without education. It is even more difficult for both the government and the public to question his righteous deeds of promoting humanity and promoting the holy way."
"That's right!" After hearing this, Prince Li Hong's face also showed a trace of blood as he said: "In addition to the Hongwen Hall, I want to set up an editorial office to be responsible for the full-time management of this newspaper; and also set up a printing shop. I thought I would reprint classics from past dynasties and set up a papermaking workshop in the village."
"For the sake of balance, Gu planned to divide the editing department into two parts: the inner and outer offices; the outer office recruited well-read young literary officials for the needs of writing and defending; the inner office recruited female officials from three divisions and nine palms to serve as the staff. Correcting the characters and quoting the classics; I wonder if Li Sheng is doing it properly."
"This is a small detail, your Highness can make your own decision." Jiang Tian felt something in his heart when he heard this. This was obviously a disguised show of favor (test) specifically for Madam Zheng and her daughter, and he nodded and said: "The point is If this matter is successful, His Highness can consider the third step."
"This is a great thing to say. I would like to ask Li Sheng for advice. Where should we start with this third step?" Prince Li Hong continued to ask: "Presumably at this time, both the two saints and the subjects of the government and the public are concerned. You should have seen the stakes and want to get involved."
"Then His Highness can just use this as a bargaining chip and condition to weigh and compromise the interests." Jiang Tian nodded and analyzed: "As a founder, His Highness's reputation is just the icing on the cake; but for others, it is far from the same. Yes, this is an opportunity that will make you famous in history."
"Your Highness, you also know, what is the thing that scholars in the world desire most? Is it to be famous in history? No, there are thousands of scholars and students in the past dynasties, but only a handful of people can be remembered in history; so they undoubtedly have more The pursuit and struggle direction of reality.”
Immediately, Jiang Tian read a miscellaneous poem: "As the saying goes: Generals are born without seeds, and men should strengthen themselves; in the morning, they should be the farm servants, and in the evening, they can ascend to the emperor's hall;"
"A good man should strive for self-improvement, are you talking about the imperial examination candidates of this dynasty?" Prince Li Hong reacted immediately, clapped his hands and applauded, and then said sincerely: "It's just that since Taizong established the imperial examination to select scholars, it has always been This is the order of the Holy Emperor's kiss, and the rebel must avoid suspicion."
"Of course I am not teaching the prince to meddle in and change the existing imperial examination system at will, but I am just trying to open a few gaps for the majority of scholars." Jiang Tian continued confidently: "For example, publishing some outstanding articles on the imperial examinations of past dynasties, or another Is it a collection of test questions inherited from past generations?"
"As long as there is a chance to appear in the world, there will be few scholars and students in the country who will remain unmoved! This is undoubtedly a good governance and virtue of His Highness that no one can match. Then, let's set a relative With an appropriate selling price, the concept advocated by His Highness can be implemented."
"Every time I talk to Li Sheng, Gu Zong has a refreshing feeling!" Prince Li Hong immediately praised: "It's just that Gu is still unclear, so why can't we go further and give away free gifts? Even if it costs a lot of money, , it’s not a big obstacle to Gu Gu.”
"Because the knowledge in the world is priceless and valuable!" Jiang Tian sighed again: "If it is given out for free to just one person, it is actually very detrimental to promotion and long-term operation. In other words, how many scholars in the world are willing to believe that, Will there be any benefit from giving without reason?”
"It is different from a newspaper for the general public; instead, it is possible to reflect the preciousness of knowledge by setting appropriate thresholds. What's more, after His Highness's death, those who continue to deal with this matter will be able to do so without any profit or income. Are you going to persevere through pure enthusiasm?"
"Thank you Lisheng for enlightening me, Gu... has learned a lesson." Prince Li Hong saluted seriously again and said to himself: "This is the principle of human nature and the tendencies of likes and dislikes that Mencius and Xunzi argued about back and forth! Gu has been living in the palace for a long time. , I saw many ministers personally serving me, but they didn’t hear about the people’s sufferings, so I was naturally biased.”
"Your Highness does not need to be like this." Jiang Tian shook his head and said: "The vast majority of princes since ancient times were born in deep palaces and grew up in the hands of women. What they see and hear is that they deliberately cater to their likes and dislikes, or they all have their own preferences. He seeks flattery, and his natural vision and judgment are seriously deviated from reality."
"Hearing what Li Sheng said, Gu felt even more ashamed!" Prince Li Hong smiled bitterly and said, "Once upon a time, didn't Gu also live in a deep palace for a long time and was better than a woman? If he hadn't met Li Sheng, how would he have known This world is so vast and wonderful, and there is so much to do?”
"It's a pity that I don't have much life left, and now I don't have time to wait for me, otherwise..." Prince Li Hong hesitated and said: "Lisheng, I know that it is difficult to have an heir to pass on; I hope I dare to ask, From what you know in the historical records in the future, there may be someone who will succeed the ancestor of the orphan."
"Of course, and this person is quite famous." Jiang Tian suddenly laughed with some malicious taste: "Because he is the third son of your younger brother Xiang Wang Dan, who was born ten years later; because of his talent Zaohui, the Queen of Heaven personally designates as your heir, the King of Chu, Li Longji."
"King of Chu Li Longji?" Prince Li Hong was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but then showed a strange expression: "Is it possible that he is the future one you mentioned, who single-handedly created the Kaiyuan prosperity for thirty years, and neglected government in his later years? The Emperor Ming, who neglected its management and almost destroyed it."
"The heir in your name is quite an extraordinary person. Although his early life was quite bumpy and he was imprisoned in the palace by the Queen for a long time, he still persevered and entertained himself with vocal music, and finally ushered in a turning point." Jiang Tian once again revealed the spoiler. : "And it has quite a legacy of Taizong's Xuanwu Revolution."
"In the congenital change, with only the guards and domestic slaves in the palace, plus a group of palace slaves, they cooperated internally and externally to seize the power of ten thousand cavalry, and eradicated the party of Empress Wei who was dictatorial and ruined the country; the general was Li Dan, the prime minister of the country. Send him to the throne of your Majesty. This will establish your status as Crown Prince."
"Unexpectedly, Gu's heir actually has such a great determination to put everything aside and bring order to chaos. Is he really worthy of becoming a great hero in a prosperous era?" Prince Li Hong also sighed and said with emotion: "It's a pity that Gu's life is limited. I can no longer see his birth in the future.”
Jiang Tian added: "It is true that Empress Wei's mother and daughter were too unpopular in power. After poisoning their father, they supported a young emperor. They used this for a long time to sell their official positions and gain titles, and they were rebellious. They also had an enmity with the powerful Princess Taiping and Shangguan Jieyu. Therefore, in All parties are sitting back and watching the innate changes unfold."
"Sure enough, you will reap what you sow. Isn't this kind of end result caused by the original rules and self-inflicted consequences?" Li Hong was quite emotional for a while, but then suddenly reacted: "Wait a minute, what you said Shangguan Jieyu, isn't she the current host of Lisheng?"
"..." When Jiang Tian nodded, he couldn't help but sigh: "I never thought that a mere orphan and widower in the palace would have such fortune and achievements in the future; I never thought that she would actually have a baby. With such a fate, I think I can escape my fate."
"This is thanks to the cultivation of your queen mother, who obviously left her as your seventh brother's assistant and backup." Jiang Tian smiled and said: "Of course, the root cause of this is to ensure that the Wu clan behind you will It is considered extremely well-intentioned so as not to be pursued too much."
"Isn't it true that the Wu clan will not be fully accounted for in the future?" Prince Li Hong couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard this: "No matter the reigning Qi Lang (Zhongzong), the eighth brother (Ruizong), or the solitary ... Did that heir let his mother and family go so lightly?"
"After all, it was sworn by the Mingtang Alliance. Zhongzong had many people to rely on during his lifetime, and Princess Taiping protected her." Jiang Tian wrote lightly: "Except for Wu Sansi and others who were killed, everyone else was able to live in peace for the rest of their lives. Later, there were also One Concubine Wu Hui, several prime ministers of the Wu family."
"Is that so?" Hearing this, Prince Li Hong let out a sigh of disappointment, and then he cheered up again and said: "To be honest, I will go back to the fields for autumn hunting in a few days, thinking that I will review the Lute Jian'er also met with those new East Palace staff members."
"In addition, didn't Li Sheng say that tuberculosis (pulmonary disease) like Gu's needs a warm place with sufficient sunshine and fresh air to cure it? Therefore, Gu has asked his father to go to Lishan Mountain I need to recuperate in the Hot Spring Palace for some time. I wonder if Mr. Li would like to come back?"
"It's all right, as long as I take my little host with me." Jiang Tian nodded and said: "She doesn't need His Highness's deliberate care now. She just needs to make sure that she doesn't stay away."
