Chapter 60 The heroic article comes out
He Xi and Lan Yu's joint memorial flew to Nanjing immediately following the news of the victory in Korea.
These memorials entered the mainland at the same time. A copy also reached the editorial office of the official newspaper.
Over the past few years, the top three in Dimingjian Hall all had their own places to go. Lian Zining became Zhu Di's chief adviser. And outside Beiping, he presided over a large-scale silage pilot project and was preparing to promote silage technology. Many people have a misunderstanding. It seems that silage technology can only be used on grasslands and not in farming areas, but this is not the case. ..
In fact, places like Liaodong, Beiping, and Gansu are suitable for farming and pasture. It is truly a good place to raise horses.
There are just too many people. Pastures take away food.
The Ming Dynasty's requirements for war horses, cattle, donkeys, and mules were simply endless. Before agricultural society could utilize fossil energy, animal power and water power were the most powerful forces utilized by humans. Therefore, the number of livestock in the entire society is large. It is almost equal to the number of lathes owned by later countries. It can be roughly equal to the national strength.
Lian Zining’s method reduces the cost of raising horses. Naturally, it spreads throughout the world. Become a famous figure.
Not to mention Huang Zicheng, it can be said that his official career is prosperous.
And Ding Xian?
Now he has become the editor-in-chief of the official newspaper.
Just the editor-in-chief. Other than that, there are no additional titles.
You know, the official newspaper is managed by the secretary. Ding Xian can add the official position of secretary and supervisor. For example, Secretary Lang. Or get an official position in the Hanlin Academy. Even if you hold a cabinet official position, such as Zhongshu Sheren, it will be fine.
Because these official positions represent nobility.
But Ding Xian had nothing.
Ding Xian is talented, and he is outstanding among the entire newspaper in terms of writing articles. Only then did he step by step reach the position of editor-in-chief.
But the person who was denied by Zhu Yuanzhang. Who dares to give affirmation. Therefore, he is still a white body now.
Because official newspapers are a new thing. Everyone who presides over the official newspaper does not have an official position. Their official positions are held elsewhere. The people who preside over the official newspaper are all presiding over the official newspaper as a certain official. The editor-in-chief of the official newspaper is not an official position in itself.
This is also a suggestion from He Xi. He Xi admitted that it would be impossible for the host of the official newspaper to be someone other than an official. After all, this represents the mouthpiece of the government. But the official newspapers as a whole are officials. Turn the newspaper into a government office. It's not necessarily a good thing.
Of course, this was He Xi's opinion at the time. He Xi is not in Nanjing all year round, so the development of the official newspaper has its own progress. However, Zhu Yuanzhang paid great attention to He Xi's ideas and made such a provision.
Ding Xian's talent has brought him to this point. This is just one step.
He also wanted to be promoted to other places through the official newspaper. But it's almost impossible.
Ding Xian will remain in the official newspaper for the foreseeable future. Until the end of his life. This is too cruel to Ding Xian.
Ding Xian thought so, but he didn't realize that he might have some blessings in disguise. Because he has been in the official newspaper for a long time. I have written too much, and I am very comfortable with all kinds of articles. Gradually, he also gained fame. He also had influence without realizing it.
Rely on the influence generated by newspapers.
There seems to be no precedent for the so-called celebrities in this new model. Ding Xian himself didn't realize it.
Today, like every other day, he saw all kinds of information. Naturally, I also saw copies of Lan Yu and He Xi's memorials.
He read it ten lines at a time.
I just couldn’t put it down for a long time.
He thought of the imperial decision that day and felt a trace of regret in his heart, but it was only a trace and was quickly cut off by himself. In his opinion, He Xi was nothing more than that. Isn't it because of Princess Anqing that we are where we are today?
Full of resentment, he hurriedly wrote a magnificent article. Refuting the theory that blue jade conquers the sun.
Ding Xian's writing skills are excellent. He is also very knowledgeable about official news. There are many things to see. Just hit the point with one stroke.
He criticized Lan Yu for being good at provocations for his own selfish gain. The war continues. And put each of the blue jade
All selfishness has been exposed. He also uncovered all the bad things that Lan Yu had done before. By the way, He Xi was brought in. Under Ding Xian's wonderful writing, it seems that He Xi has a share in what Lan Yu has done.
Ding Xian writes with great joy. But after writing it.
He did not think that this kind of writing could be published.
Because it's too personal.
The official newspaper is the mouthpiece of the government. Therefore, the words in official newspapers are generally straight and stable. Such intense words can only be written at the final moment when the coffin is finalized. Not before.
Ding Xian naturally knows this.
After he finished writing, he was very satisfied. Putting it into the manuscript casually, in his opinion, this article will definitely be won. I didn't care.
But he never expected it.
There was an accident.
That was Lan Yu and He Xi's joint memorial, which had already caused a stir in the whole court.
Because there are too many objections to attacking Japan.
Civil officials opposed it and resorted to militarism. The scholar-bureaucrats of the Ming Dynasty had a negative or even opposed attitude towards the expansion of territory, which can almost be traced back to the theory of salt and iron. The virtuous literary men in the Salt and Iron Theory advocated that the government reduce expenditures as much as possible. Reduce the burden on the people.
War, preferably defensive war. Instead of attacking.
Oppose the government's excessive taxation. Or expand government spending. This has been the consensus of scholar-officials for almost hundreds of years. It's a perfect match. It seems that the imperial court abandoned active fiscal or military policies. The people of the world will be well.
Logically, it seems like this. But the problem is, if the court does this, it will allow bureaucrats and scholar-officials to occupy more social resources. As a result, both the country and the people are poor. There is only the state of official wealth. The status of the scholar-bureaucrats was even more unshakable.
Lan Yu fought against Korea and Japan for one year and two years, and it was estimated that they would continue to fight. Naturally, many scholar-bureaucrats were dissatisfied.
Secondly, many nobles are also dissatisfied.
This has been said before. Feng Sheng has always been thinking about the fight against Mongolia. Destroyed the remaining Yuan. Achievement of Feng Sheng's achievements. Who wants to see you attack the small and remote country of Japan? After all, Ming's resources are limited. There are more here. There are less in other places.
The war in Japan means that it is impossible for other places to go to war unless necessary.
Even if there is conflict, we must tolerate it.
Zhu Yuanzhang is a very stable person. He was determined not to turn around and open fire. Once the priorities are determined, the resources invested by the court will be directed accordingly.
How can other honorable nobles agree?
As for specific things, those people objected. I won’t explain them one by one.
There's just a problem here. As for Zhu Yuanzhang's promotion of the Qing Dynasty over the years, he was very aggressive. Moreover, there are many ambiguities about Zhu Yuanzhang's conquest of Japan. They couldn't guess Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts.
Just like the previous conquest of Goryeo, it was obviously a country that would not be conquered for fifteen years. How come in the blink of an eye, there is no longer even the concept of a country without conquests for fifteen years.
The people below can’t figure it out. Don't dare to object openly. But I don’t want to sit back and watch.
This article by Ding Xian has become a very good tool, a stone for asking questions.
I don’t know what kind of process it went through, but the article that was supposed to be published appeared in the official newspaper openly. When Ding Xian found out, all official newspapers had been printed and distributed. If you chase you, you will never get back.
And although Ding Xian is the editor-in-chief. But at this moment, it's not up to him to control it. It's even more out of control.
Ding Xian's face was earth-colored. Sweating like raindrops, I suddenly lost my mind. It took more than half an hour to calm down. He smiled bitterly and began to pack his things. Whether it's returning home or going to jail. Always prepare clothes and money.
Ding Xian could only resign himself to his fate.
Almost this morning. Ding Xian this article. It appeared in the hands of Zhu Yuanzhang, the prince, the cabinet, and the princes of various countries, and in the hands of Nanjing dignitaries. Three days later, it appeared in the hands of He Xi Lanyu.
The developed postal institution established by Zhu Yuanzhang was in the hands of people all over the world.
It was like a big stone smashing into a pool of water.
One stone hits a thousand waves.
Linking Ding Xian's own destiny to national affairs. This was the beginning of Ding Xian's change in destiny. The newspaper, which had been dormant for several years, finally played its role in political debates. It can be regarded as setting a precedent.
