His Majesty the Emperor was somewhat unhappy and directly refuted Jiang Yuan.
Anyone else would have recognized his mistake at this time, but Jiang Yuan was not an ordinary person. He was not afraid, nor did he change his mind because the emperor didn't like it.
"Your Majesty, of course I know what your Majesty is thinking. In the Northern Song Dynasty, official tabloids were published and became popular in the Southern Song Dynasty. They were called "news" at that time. Later, the control was slightly loosened, and private businessmen developed and published them. During the Song Dynasty, scholars There are endless incidents of interfering in government affairs and criticizing government affairs, leaving the country in internal strife for a long time."
"" was charged by the Southern Song Dynasty court with "writing false rumors" and "distributing random rumors", and was severely banned. After the Song Dynasty, at the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there were also publications similar to tabloids, which were called small books, small notes or The newspaper was banned during the Yongle period. This is the root of cholera. It cannot be published at will. The court should ban it. You must not go against the grain, Your Majesty." Jiang Yuan said loudly.
The official newspaper also existed at this time, which was similar to a top-down official document issued. However, these news were all news circulated among officials, and the contents of the official newspaper could not be leaked, even if it was You can talk about some small things with your mouth, but you cannot hand over this official report to irrelevant people.
"A scholar will do politics even if there is no newspaper. With a newspaper controlled by the court, he can have a detailed overview of the national policies. Just like this time in the crackdown on crime, the court can issue a newspaper and publish it. The reasons why the court arrested the bullies are written in detail on it, so that the people can know so that they will not be afraid of these bullies who rely on strength to bully the weak."
"Also, even if there is no such newspaper, gossip is flying all over the sky. This was the case when the new tax system was introduced, and it was also the case when the Liaodong troops were mobilized. The imperial court had no control over such rumors, but if there were private circulation Official reports can give the court some room to speak out among rumors. In times of war or famine, it can calm the people's minds, reduce the number of refugees, and help the court with disaster relief, which is a great benefit."
Jiang Yuan continued: "Your Majesty, isn't this just like the official list posted? It also achieves the same effect without spending too much energy and money."
"Your Majesty can talk about military affairs and disaster relief, but have you ever thought about it? Military affairs are at a critical moment, and disaster relief is urgent. How can the court have any thoughts? Before disaster relief, before mobilizing troops, write a good article. After tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of copies were distributed, and after many means were put into the hands of the people, they were informed of how much manpower it would take. Even if the court was willing to do it, would the people be willing to listen? In times of war and chaos, When they are frozen and starving, the people will not listen to anything. They will only see what they see and will not believe that piece of paper that is useless to them."
"Your Majesty wants to let the people know that the imperial court cares about them. Your Majesty has the kindness of the people in mind, but haste makes waste. Your Majesty, how many people can read and digitize among the people? There are still some small ones on the official list. The officials explain it, but who can elaborate on the newspaper article?"
Zhu Jianshen listened to Jiang Yuan's long speech, and his head was buzzing again.
I can't speak to him.
What he said makes sense.
At the end of the day, I just pounced on myself.
When I talk to him, I feel like I am an idealist, but the other person is a doer.
However, as an ambitious young man, Zhu Jianshen quickly adjusted his breathing, then looked at the little eunuch beside him and said, "Quick, go and ask Xu Youzhen to come."
Damn it, I can't help you. Let me find someone who can.
The young eunuch heard the words and hurriedly followed the order.
After the little eunuch left, Zhu Jianshen felt that this scene was very familiar. Isn't this what the Jade Emperor said after Sun Houhou attacked the Lingxiao Palace?
Thinking of this, Zhu Jianshen couldn't help but smile bitterly, and then looked at Jiang Yuan: "Jiang Shangshu, don't leave in a hurry. I will also ask Xu Youzhen later to see what he thinks."
"Yes, Your Majesty. The Censor of Xudu has been supervising the new tax system in the south for many years. Of course he knows what the people need. I think that the Censor of Xudu will never agree. However, the Censor of Xudu is also a smart man. If he knew, It is His Majesty’s idea to create an official newspaper, and he will definitely support the creation of an official newspaper, and he will also say a series of words that he himself does not believe.”
After hearing Jiang Yuan's words, Zhu Jianshen knew that he was irritating him, but Zhu Jianshen didn't care. In his opinion, Xu Youzhen was still somewhat forward-looking. After hearing the benefits he described, he would definitely support the creation of an official newspaper. .
"Jiang Shangshu is provoking me. Okay, I'll let you describe it later. You will say that this statement about the creation of the official newspaper was a memorial given to me by Wang Wen, the governor of the three provinces. Then, I talked about the advantages of creating the official newspaper. , can Xu Youzhen tell me more in detail?"
"Of course you can. However, Your Majesty, as long as Xu Youzhen knows that it is not what you advocate, he will not agree to it no matter what."
"Hahaha." Zhu Jianshen laughed to himself. The laughter was full of relaxation and confidence, but there was some regret in his heart.
Jiang Yuan is usually a transparent person in court. He did not expect to have such strong logical and language skills. This really surprised Zhu Jianshen. He was so eloquent, why did he never express his opinions when he was in court.
Of course, Zhu Jianshen still didn't know enough about Jiang Yuan.
Jiang Yuan is the Minister of Industry, the minister in charge of farmland, water conservancy, civil engineering, engineering, transportation, and government-run industry across the country. Every day, he has endless official documents to approve and endless things to do, including things that are not directly related to him. , he never spoke.
The only major event that happened in the court in these years was the new tax system, which had something to do with his responsibilities. Others, whether it was the mobilization of foreign troops, the promotion of benevolent government across the country, or the recent crackdown on organized crime, were not related to him. There was no direct job relationship, and most importantly, His Majesty the Emperor did not ask his opinion. Of course he did not speak, which also created the impression that he was a transparent person in Zhu Jianshen's heart.
But this time, Zhu Jianshen asked himself alone. He was the emperor's salary, so of course he had to give advice to the emperor...
At this time, Xu Youzhen was handling daily official duties in the cabinet duty room. When she heard His Majesty summoned her, Xu Youzhen immediately put down her work, tidied up her clothes, and followed the young eunuch to the Qianqing Palace.
On the way, Xu Youzhen asked the young eunuch as usual: "Is there anything your Majesty has summoned me for?"
The little eunuch also responded in a regular manner: "Sir, won't you know when you arrive?"
"Is that a good thing or a bad thing?" Xu Youzhen then asked.
"I don't know, you will know when you arrive." The young eunuch on duty in the Qianqing Palace did not dare to say a word to the outside world about what happened in the Qianqing Palace.
They have all been trained...
Xu Youzhen knew that she still couldn't ask anything as before. At that moment, she could only shake her head and follow the young eunuch to Qianqing Palace.
As soon as she entered the Qianqing Palace, Xu Youzhen felt that something was wrong.
Although His Majesty looked relaxed and had a smile on his face, I felt that His Majesty was not very happy. I felt wrong.
After Xu Youzhen saluted, Zhu Jianshen also offered a seat. After Xu Youzhen sat down, he began to write the text.
Zhu Jianshen first asked Jiang Yuan to describe himself, and transferred the matter of creating an official newspaper to Wang Wen. After Jiang Yuan finished speaking, Zhu Jianshen expressed his thoughts on the creation of an official newspaper and expressed his considerable support. Attitude.
Xu Youzhen had been listening attentively. After listening to what His Majesty and Jiang Yuan said, Xu Youzhen said: "Your Majesty, Wang Wen had contradicted Your Majesty a few years ago. At the beginning, I proposed that Wang Wen should be killed. Your Majesty is merciful and has We have not killed Wang Wen, but at this time, Wang Wen is actually advising His Majesty and creating official reports. Wouldn't it be a disaster for the country and the people and a waste of national power? Your Majesty, why don't we summon Wang Wen to the capital and kill this man who is deceiving the public with his monstrous words."
After Zhu Jianshen listened to Xu Youzhen's words, he looked at Xu Youzhen calmly.
The look in someone's eyes that wants a knife cannot be hidden.
And Xu Youzhen glanced inadvertently, feeling this look, and glanced at the relaxed Jiang Yuan, she immediately understood something in her heart, and said to herself: "No, that's too hasty, I'll be the scapegoat..." …”
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