Chapter 66: Snow spreads across the world
It also snowed in Nanjing.
It’s just that the snow in Nanjing is different from the snow in Korea and the snow in Peking. The blood in the north is the roar of the wind. The wind howled. Snowflakes are like cotton wool. As for the snow in Nanjing, it falls on bricks, buildings, and fields, as if someone is using a paintbrush to lightly outline the white color. If you look closely at the sky, it is difficult to see floating snowflakes.
However, the cold is the same.
Ding Xian is wearing a cloak. Holding a sample issue of the official newspaper. Entered a valuable room. Shake off the snow on your body. Under the greeting of the servant, he sat down on the mahogany bench on the side.
It's still dark. No court today. No need to worry, standing outside in the snow. That can really freeze someone to death.
It's just that many people didn't notice that after the fourteenth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang excused himself from the court more and more times. That's not because Zhu Yuanzhang is not diligent. Instead, the secretaries and supervisors were added to the cabinet, and the entire system of the Hanlin Academy became more and more efficient. Especially with the introduction of wax printing technology. Zhu Yuanzhang could issue many official documents at once. No need to copy by hand. The efficiency of this official document has been greatly improved.
Zhu Yuanzhang was also used to it, and there were still morning dynasties. However, most of them summon ministers for small meetings.
The emperor is diligent. The people below didn't dare to delay.
This is not Fang Xiaoru, who works as secretary supervisor. I have to get up before dawn to handle official business. Moreover, very few secretaries go to court. But none of these people dared to get up later than Zhu Yuanzhang. After all, Zhu Yuanzhang was just here to handle official business. If a question is asked and no one is in the secretary's office, it is a crime.
And Ding Xian comes here almost every day.
The official newspaper is under the supervision of the secretary. Fang Xiaoru had long since ignored the specific matters. But there was one thing that Fang Xiaoru had to see for himself. That's the daily sample issue. After all, the influence of official newspapers is growing, and not only Fang Xiaoru, but also the prince and Zhu Yuanzhang attach great importance to it.
Even the first thing many senior officials do when they wake up in the morning is to read the official newspaper.
The relationship was so important that Fang Xiaoru did not dare not review it. For fear of something going wrong.
After a while, it was Ding Xian's turn.
Ding Xian took the sample magazine and entered Fang Xiaoru's room. Fang Xiaoru was yawning. He picked up the strong tea that was put aside, drank it in one gulp, and then greeted Ding Xian. Pick up the sample issue.
After a moment, Fang Xiaoru frowned. Said: "Is this the front page today?"
Ding Xian knew without looking that what Fang Xiaoru said was "Governor He broke the city in March. The King of Korea was captured without hesitation."
Considering the grievances between Ding Xian and He Xi, Ding Xian would not want to write this article if he could. But Ding Xian understands one thing very well, what the official newspaper represents. Writing something in the official newspaper has never been a matter of his willingness or unwillingness, what he wants or doesn't want. Now there is no other news that can surpass He Xi's news. What's not the front page?
Ding Xian said; "Master Fang. Now this news is the most eye-catching. From the perspective of the rules for handling news, this is the only choice."
Fang Xiaoru sighed and said, "Okay, take it and use it."
Ding Xian went down immediately. But the sample issue remained. If there were any revisions to the sample issue, he would definitely take it back. However, the sample issue has not been modified, so there is no need to bother with it. Just stay here. This has always been my habit.
Fang Xiaoru was not sleepy at all.
There was silence for a while. Suddenly he stood up and said to the people outside: "Send a message to the people behind you not to wait here. I have something to do today, and if it can be handled by others, let others handle it. If not, just wait until tomorrow."
Then Fang Xiaoru stood up and held the sample magazine in his arms. Strided away.
Although it is said that the secretary prison is in the imperial city. But the Imperial City of Nanjing is also very large. Fang Xiaoru walked for more than ten minutes before arriving at the East Palace. As soon as the report was reported in the East Palace, the prince summoned Fang Xiaoru.
The prince was having breakfast at the moment, which was very light, a bowl of rice porridge. Several pickled dishes, pickles.
Although there were already off-season vegetables in the Tang Dynasty. But Zhu Yuanzhang felt that this matter was wasteful and useless. He has never suffered anything. I think it takes too much effort to have some fresh vegetables in winter. Can’t we eat pickles, pickles, pickles?
Pretentious.
Therefore, the prince also followed Zhu Yuanzhang's wishes and ate like this in winter.
The prince saw Fang Xiaoru coming over. Said: "Have you eaten, Mr. Fang?"
Fang Xiaoru said, "I've already eaten."
But when the prince saw Fang Xiaoru's appearance, he knew it was postponement. Moreover, the secretarial duties are very troublesome and I go to work very early. Many people who work as secretaries do not eat breakfast. The prince did not expose it either. Said: "Then use some more."
As soon as the prince signaled, someone immediately brought a small square table and asked Fang Xiaoru to sit down. Breakfast was immediately served, which was the same as the prince's, but with a few dishes missing.
There are rules in the palace. There are regulations on how much to use for each one. Each dish in front of the prince was very small, just a few chopsticks. But also show it. Fang Xiaoru's number decreased a bit. Moreover, Fang Xiaoru could not eat at the same table as the prince. Even if the prince stayed with Fang Xiaoru to eat. Seats must also be placed at the bottom.
Fang Xiaoru is also used to it.
Fang Xiaoru was a master of Confucianism, and his rule of not talking when eating and not talking when sleeping was deeply rooted in his bones, even when he moved his chopsticks. When using porridge, every move is done according to the rules. Have your own manners.
Incorporate etiquette into every action.
The prince also studied with Song Lian for a long time. In fact, as far as teaching is concerned, Song Lian teaches students in accordance with their aptitude. For example, the other party is Xiaoru. Song Lian believed in Buddhism. But Fang Xiaoru was against Buddhism. Song Lian didn't think anything of Fang Xiaoru, a student, because of this. But when Song Lian went to the Buddhist temple to pay homage, he took Fang Xiaoru with him when he had time. It's just that Fang Xiaoru never entered the palace, only rolled his eyes outside.
All in all, it is very lenient towards students.
He is stricter with the prince, but the inside is the same. However, he had taught the prince these rules. But Song Lian himself didn't care much. Not to mention asking for the crown prince.
When the prince saw Fang Xiaoru acting like this, he couldn't help but feel solemn. Keep your body upright and every move must be in line with etiquette. For a moment, there was only the sound of two people chewing carefully in the room. As for the sound of clinking chopsticks. When eating, it is the most basic rule not to touch the chopsticks with the dishes.
"Dang." The prince put down his chopsticks.
Putting it down means you have finished eating.
After the prince put down his chopsticks, Fang Xiaoru also put them down. The prince wanted Fang Xiaoru to eat more. But he knew Fang Xiaoru’s temperament. As a prince, he stopped using his chopsticks, but Fang Xiaoru was determined not to move his chopsticks again.
The prince had no choice but to stand up and bring Fang Xiaoru to the study.
The prince wiped his hands with a damp cloth. This is the preparation before opening the book. The ancients respected paper and took even greater care of books. Before reading, there are steps to clean your hands.
The prince wiped his hands with a towel and said, "What's going on today?"
The prince knew that Fang Xiaoru would not go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything.
Fang Xiaoru said: "Your Highness, please take a look." Then he sent the sample magazine.
The prince took a look at it and said, "Brother He, you are so talented. I am not surprised that this happened." Although the prince said he was not surprised and his expression did not change, it was because the prince had known about this for a long time. .
After all, the prince would definitely not be able to read this kind of military report from the official report.
The prince must know first, and then the official report can announce it. It is definitely not the other way around.
The prince still remembered that his reaction after knowing the news was not as calm as it is today.
Fang Xiaoru said: "Master He will definitely be a pillar of the imperial court in the future, a talent left to His Highness for His Majesty's use. I have never doubted this."
The prince said: "Then what are you doing?"
Fang Xiaoru said: "I'm just a little worried."
The prince placed the official newspaper sample on the table and said, "What are you worried about?"
Fang Xiaoru said: "Your Majesty originally established a country that would not be contested for fifteen years, but now Java is divided and Korea has been destroyed. From now on, these fifteen countries that cannot be contested will not count. In fact, these fifteen countries that will not be contested are nothing. Your Highness, you know , He Xi's reputation in the city of Nanjing resounded throughout the sky. Countless scholars followed He Xi as an example. Moreover, over in Yunnan, Tusi rebellions became more and more frequent, and the Ministry of War prepared to transfer the Marquis of Xiping to guard it. And the defenders over in Guangxi reported to Annan All kinds of rebellions by the monarch and his ministers. As for Xining and Shu, there are many military reports------"
The prince frowned, and before Fang Xiaoru finished speaking, he said: "Mr. Fang, between you and me, there is no need to write these falsehoods. What do you really want to say? Just say it directly. I am not a person who does not accept advice."
