Li took the so-called newspaper, flipped through it, and said with a smile: "What did you ask me to read? I can't read. But this newspaper is more interesting than ordinary books."
You see, some of the questions are marked in blue and some are marked in red, which is very eye-catching. The main text is in black and written very neatly.
You can see that there are gaps between some words and some ink dots. This is a very considerate way to break up the sentences.
It is rare for anything done by the imperial court to be so considerate and pragmatic.
I can't read, so I can only read these superficial things. "
Yang Xun nodded: "My lady is right, that's exactly what it is. This newspaper cost me a small silver dollar."
Hearing this, Mr. Li took a deep breath and said, "It's just a few pieces of paper, why are they so expensive?"
Yang Xun replied: "The imperial court set up newsstands in every street and every square, copied newspapers with large characters and posted them on the walls for the people to watch. There were also court officials reading and explaining.
This is free of charge, but if you want to take home a small print version, you have to spend money to buy it.
The official said that this was the first issue of the newspaper, all hand-copied, and there were only a few hundred copies in total. If you don’t want money, everyone will go up and grab it, and everything will be lost. "
"Then why is your husband angry?"
Yang Xun snorted coldly: "This newspaper talks about major events that happened recently, such as last month's mutiny, the dethroning of the empress dowager, the emperor's edict for committing crimes, and the punishment of the vassal kings and princes who participated in the mutiny. The treatment of nobles, civil servants, generals and eunuchs.
Don't tell me, this newspaper is really useful. After reading it, you can know a lot of things you didn't know before. Moreover, every word in it has profound meaning. It is worth spending a penny to buy a copy and study it carefully.
Even though a penny seemed expensive, many servants from noble families were rushing over to buy it. I was lucky enough to grab one. "
"Then why are you angry?"
Yang Xun replied: "Look, this newspaper said that many vassal kings, nobles, civil servants, military generals, and eunuchs encouraged Emperor Gong to launch a mutiny, intending to hijack the current emperor and seize the throne to restore him.
Behind it is a large list of masterminds and accomplices.
Others can do it, I just fight for Yuan Bin, the commander of Jin Yiwei.
When Emperor Gongrang's chariot was mistakenly trapped in a civil fort, Yuan Bin followed him closely without fear of danger or life or death, and finally saved Emperor Gongrang from military disaster and returned safely.
Now in this mutiny, it was Yuan Bin who loyally advised and prevented Emperor Gongrang from launching a mutiny.
In the end, Emperor Gong asked the emperor to have him tied up in a firewood shed to silence him, so Yuan Bin did not participate in the mutiny.
But you see what is written in the newspaper, Yuan Bin is imprisoned in Jinyiwei Prison and is still being interrogated.
Zhongliang suffered this disaster. Is there no righteous man who dares to stand up and speak for him? Although I have no official position, and I am not acquainted with Yuan Bin, I still want to speak out when I see this injustice. "
"Then what does the husband plan to do?"
"Write memorials and beat the drum of hearing."
When Mrs. Li heard this, she trembled in fright and spilled the hot soup she was holding.
Yang Xun hurriedly stepped forward to check, but Mrs. Li ignored the burns and urged eagerly: "Husband, you can't, maybe you will also go to the Jinyi Guard Prison.
Besides, if we disobey the Holy One and Long Yan becomes angry, will our family still have a way to survive? "
Yang Xun shook his head firmly: "I have made up my mind. I will go to play the Dengwen drum early tomorrow morning. There is no need for me to persuade you. If you are afraid of being implicated, you can go back to your parents' home now."
The couple struggled for a long time, but Mr. Li finally couldn't win over her man.
Early the next morning, the Dengwen drum, which had been silent for many years in the capital, was finally beaten.
Then Yang Xun held the memorial in hand and knelt outside the Ming Dynasty Gate, waiting for the emperor to summon him in person.
Now it was Wang Wen and other cabinet ministers' turn to have a headache. Among them, Wang Wen, Wei Ji, and Xue Xuan suffered the most serious headaches.
When something like this happens, the chief officials of the Three Laws Department bear the brunt.
Wang Wen asked Wei Ji: "Mr. Wei, can we accept the memorial?"
Wei Ji asked back: "Is it okay not to accept it?"
Wang Wen replied: "According to the imperial system, once someone beats the Dengwen drum, he must be summoned by the Holy One in person. We can also report to the Holy One directly without receiving the memorial.
It is up to the Holy One to decide whether to receive him or not. If so, Yang Xun can personally submit the memorial at that time. "
Wei Ji replied: "It's better to accept it. More and more people are gathering outside the Ming Dynasty Gate, and so many people are watching. Besides, the emperor must know the content of the memorial before he can decide how to deal with it next."
So Wang Wen nodded and ordered someone to take Yang Xun's memorial and rush it to Ganquan Palace. As for Yang Xun, he was ordered to go home and wait for a reply.
But Yang Xun refused to leave and still knelt outside Daming Gate, while thousands of people gathered around to watch the excitement.
Normally, there might not be so many people. But once the emperor's newspaper came out, it aroused widespread concern among the people in the capital.
Mainly in the first issue of the newspaper, there were the emperor's edict of guilt, the characterization and handling of the mutiny, and a series of things such as deposing the vassal king and sealing the vassal king. It was difficult not to pay attention to it.
But he said that Zhu Qiyu got up very early today. After handling government affairs in Qingyun Pavilion, He Yi, Gao Yao and Wang Xian were left chatting there.
Then Yang Xun's memorial was sent up.
Zhu Qiyu read it once and couldn't help being surprised: This is a bit scary. There seems to be a person like Yang Xun in history. After Zhu Qizhen restored his family, he killed the donkey and imprisoned Yuan Bin in the Jinyiwei Prison.
Moreover, Zhu Qizhen also coined the famous saying: Let you rule it, but you will give me Yuan Bin alive.
That is to say, I will let you Jinyi guards torture me, as long as I can give my savior Yuan Bin some breathing space.
Then Yang Xun, the painter craftsman, went to play the Dengwen drum and wrote memorials to fight Yuan Bin's injustice. He was also thrown into the imperial prison and beaten half to death.
Hey, I didn’t expect that things that happened in history are still happening today. Although the circumstances were different, Yang Xun still beat the drum for Yuan Bin.
Zhu Qiyu thought for a moment and handed the memorial to He Yi. He Yi looked at it and handed it to Gao Yao.
After everyone had seen it, Zhu Qiyu asked: "What do you think we should do with it?"
Wang Xian replied: "According to the court system, the Holy One still needs to receive him in person. Otherwise, the people will question it, and public opinion will be unfavorable to the Holy One."
Gao Yao retorted: "But Yang Xun was supposed to go home and wait for the summons, but he still knelt outside the Ming Dynasty gate. He was clearly suspected of forcing the palace.
If it is promised easily, and everyone will imitate it in the future, where will the Holy Spirit be placed? "
Zhu Qiyu smiled and nodded: "Xingyi, what do you think?"
He Yi also smiled and replied: "Although the imperial system stipulates that those who sound the drum must be received by the emperor in person. However, the emperor does not necessarily have to meet him in person. As long as he gives a satisfactory answer, he will cancel the interview. Just appeal.”
Gao Yao asked: "Then he is suspected of forcing the uterus. How to solve this problem? As soon as this case is opened, anyone who comes will beat the Dengwen drum, and then kneel down outside the Ming Dynasty gate. Is it over?"
He Yi smiled and said: "Jin Ying and Xing'an's charges have been concluded, and the Three Laws Division has also formally convicted them. They are just about to be executed."
Zhu Qiyu nodded: "Yes, that's right. I remember that the Ministry of Punishment had reported the execution list, but I suppressed it temporarily.
Get the list and I'll check it out for them immediately. "
When Wang Xian heard this, he immediately went to get the list. With a stroke of his pen, Zhu Qiyu put an end to the two prominent eunuchs.
At this time, Gao Yao also figured it out. His fellow countryman and predecessor He Dashi was ruthless enough. If Yang Xun just beat the drum and knelt down outside the Ming Dynasty gate, you would have to punish Chi and Chi in front of others. A great eunuch.
Even if Yang Xun is brave and not afraid of such bloody scenes, the eunuch's high-pitched voice, where he is being tortured and wailing at the same time, is probably more irritating to the ears.
Zhu Qiyu didn't care about this. Instead, he smiled at everyone and said, "The newspaper is more successful than I thought. It has only been the first issue and there is such a response.
I have already thought about the main theme of the second issue, which is about lifting the sea ban and sailing to the West.
So far, what do these things have to do with ordinary people?
Tell them that the imperial court will not accumulate too much wealth in its own hands. Once Western trade generates substantial revenue, I will gradually lower domestic commercial taxes and reduce currency tariffs. "
Wang Xian asked curiously: "What does your Majesty mean, once overseas trade income increases, he will take the initiative to reduce domestic commercial taxes, so as to keep the total income of the imperial court stable?"
"Yes, for example, through overseas trade, you can earn three million taels of silver a year.
Then I will reduce the domestic business tax by one million.
With commercial taxes reduced, people can buy cheaper goods.
With fewer barriers, goods can circulate more widely.
Let's not talk about remote places, let's just talk about the capital. This is the most prosperous area in the Ming Dynasty. Look at how business taxes are collected in the city.
I'll take you out in person in two days and you'll know. It’s so disgusting that if you were a businessman, you’d scold me too.
You will know by then that I am definitely not having a fever in my head, let alone convulsions. "
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