I saw what Mr. Zhang took out, which was also a folded piece of paper.
But this one was bigger. When Zhang Laoshu unfolded it, it was a very large portion, with densely printed paper on it, and it seemed that there were both front and back sides.
Mingren in the yard had never seen it before, so someone immediately asked curiously: "Mr. Zhang, what is this?"
Zhang Laopu spread the paper in his hand on the table, then stroked his long beard under his forehead and replied with a smile: "This is called a newspaper. It is similar to the official newspaper, but it has more content, so it is not It’s published by the government, but it’s pretty much the same. The newspaper published by the Ming Dynasty is called Ming Pao!”
His words made the people in the courtyard confused. They felt as if they understood, but also felt that they didn't.
So, someone asked again: "Mr. Zhang, if this "Ming Pao" is similar to Di Pao, what did it write?"
"Don't be impatient!" Mr. Zhang heard this and said with a smile, "These are all things that are happening in our Ming Dynasty. Let me read an article to you first!"
Upon hearing this, most people became quiet, except for someone in the corner who was muttering. Because it was quieter, although the voice was small, he could still hear clearly: "I heard it in vain, but I don't understand it!"
"Xiao Liu, I told you not to study hard on weekdays!" Mr. Zhang immediately knew who was speaking, so he scolded him, and then said, "This is all vernacular. If you can't understand it, you are not a member of our Ming Dynasty." Got it!"
Upon hearing this, the other Akira people in the yard burst into laughter.
Many people didn't realize that this was the first time this year that they had so many smiles.
After Mr. Zhang waited for them to become quiet again, he lay on the table, found a section of the page he had read before, and began to read.
"On the relationship between the imperial court and the people of the Ming Dynasty overseas, the author is Zhongyuan Wubai. Meng Jiao, a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty, once had a poem that I would like to share with you: The thread in the hands of a loving mother, and the clothes on the wanderer's body. There is a tight seam before leaving, and I am afraid that I will be late in returning. Whoever speaks of grass will be rewarded with three rays of spring. The meaning of this poem is very simple and clear. Simply put, the mother is worried when her son travels thousands of miles. The reason why I quote this poem is to make an analogy..."
Listening to Mr. Zhang's reciting in a cadence, the courtyard became very quiet. Everyone's faces became serious and they listened attentively.
"...No matter where the people of the Ming Dynasty are overseas, they will always be the people of the Ming Dynasty, and the blood of the sons and daughters of the Ming Dynasty is flowing in their bodies. No matter where you go, talking about it is all about people. You will not be judged by others just because of where you go. I think you are from there! Ming Dynasty is always your motherland, the place where your ancestors have lived since then. It is the country to which you belong..."
That's right, who doesn't know this? Everyone's roots are in the Ming Dynasty. Everyone who is struggling to survive overseas actually wants to go back when they get old, to the place where their ancestors have lived, to their own country. The place of birth, return to the motherland!
"...In the past, the Ming Dynasty, that is, the motherland of overseas people, was plagued by disasters. Just like a mother lying in a hospital bed, having problems with food, drink, housing and transportation, she failed to take care of the wanderers who traveled far away, that is, the Ming Dynasty overseas. People! But now, the mother of the motherland has recovered from her illness. Of course she cares about the situation of the wanderers traveling far away, whether they are living well, whether they are being bullied, etc..."
Mingren in the yard was a little surprised when he heard this. He felt very fresh about this statement. He thought silently in his heart and did not speak.
"... No matter which mother she is, if she knows that her child has been bullied by outsiders, she will definitely want to seek justice. In the same way, the people of the Ming Dynasty have been bullied overseas, and the mothers of the motherland must also help their children stand up and seek justice. ! From now on, I can tell all Ming Dynasty people overseas that when your motherland is strong, it will be able to protect you. Whoever dares to bully you, let them taste how hard the motherland’s fist is! It will make everyone in the world We all know that you are the sons and daughters of the motherland, and anyone who dares to bully will pay the price..."
Hearing this, the people in the courtyard suddenly became excited again. Many people wanted to speak, but they were afraid of interrupting Zhang Lao's reading, so they all held back their words.
"...The following is the original text of the imperial edict issued by the Emperor, which reflects the voice of the motherland. It is also an oath to the outside world and an oath to protect all the people of the Ming Dynasty..."
Emperor Chongzhen had doubts about this article written by Zhang Mingwei, and felt that the angle was a bit wrong. However, Zhang Mingwei explained to Emperor Chongzhen at the beginning: "The reason why it is written like this is to make the Ming Dynasty continue to be strong, not only for your majesty, but also for the subsequent emperors of the Ming Dynasty. This will stimulate the cohesion of the people of the Ming Dynasty and make everyone Everyone knows that only when Ming Dynasty becomes stronger will they not be bullied by outsiders!"
In this regard, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. His own structure was still too small. He only thought about himself, but his husband thought about things from the perspective of the Ming Dynasty!
But he obviously didn't know that Zhang Mingwei was actually speaking from a national perspective, instilling the concept of country and motherland into people of this era. This country, or motherland, is not necessarily the Ming Dynasty, but the land that gave birth to them and raised them!
Of course, if the Ming Dynasty has always been strong, then this country, their motherland, is the Ming Dynasty, and this is correct!
The entire article ends with Emperor Chongzhen's imperial edict, which strongly confirms Zhang Mingwei's point of view, that is, Ming Dynasty (that is, Emperor Chongzhen, after all, in ancient times, the country is the emperor) will definitely make decisions for overseas people!
After hearing Zhang Lao's recitation, Mingren in the courtyard immediately had a clear idea: they are wanderers traveling far away. Now that the motherland is strong, she will make the decision for them! If the emperor's imperial edict is stated publicly like this, then there is absolutely no lie!
Feeling this, most of them couldn't help but burst into tears.
Yes, they were overseas wanderers who had been bullied miserably by the Western barbarians and the natives. Suddenly they knew that the motherland would not only not beat them for running away from home, but would instead stand up for them and settle accounts with the Western barbarians and the natives. Really, at this moment, they really agree with the motherland’s statement!
At this moment, they suddenly felt a little ashamed.
They fled their homeland when their mother fell ill. Just because I feel that my motherland is sick and there are all kinds of troubles that affect my life. But I never thought about taking care of the motherland and doing my part for the recovery of the motherland.
I live in another place and become an orphan without a home. It would be strange for such a person not to be bullied!
Thinking like this, they finally understood that no matter where they were, if the motherland would take care of them, then the healthier the motherland, that is, the stronger, the less likely they would be bullied!
Naturally, they didn't know that in later generations, people who had the same experience as them took the initiative to help the sick mother of the country. Finally one day, the mother of the motherland recovered and could support them in a foreign land.
Of course, it may not be strong enough, but as long as everyone works together, sooner or later it will become strong enough!
At this time, Akito in the yard sighed with emotion for a while. Many people thought they had wiped away their tears quietly and started asking questions with smiles.
"Mr. Zhang, if there is anything else written in this "Ming Pao", please read it to us again!"
"Yeah, what else did you write? Please read it to us! I've been away from Ming Dynasty for so long, and suddenly I really want to know what's going on in Ming Dynasty!"
"Brother Wang Gui, how is our Ming Dynasty doing now?"
"..."
At this moment, they were very concerned about Daming's situation, and their faces were all looking forward to hearing the news about Daming.
Wang Gui kept listening and watching their emotional changes. In fact, he was also very emotional. When he heard their words, he smiled and said to Mr. Zhang: "Everyone, be quiet. Let Mr. Zhang read to everyone first." Come on! When I go back, I will also tell everyone what I saw and heard when I went back!"
Upon hearing this, the people in the courtyard cheered loudly. Mr. Zhang also had a smile on his face, so he leaned on the table and began to read to them other contents in "Ming Pao".
There is actually very little content in a copy of Ming Pao. And it also includes many aspects of things, not necessarily all news facts.
But even so, every time Mr. Zhang finished reading a piece of content, it immediately aroused heated discussions among the overseas celebrities in the yard.
There were many new things that they had never heard of, but Mr. Zhang couldn't answer them, so Wang Gui gave them the answers. Although it is not comprehensive, it can still cause them to exclaim and be surprised.
After Mr. Zhang had read all the contents in the "Ming Pao", they were still not satisfied. They all wanted to know more about the motherland, so they focused their attention on Wang Gui. They all said good things and urged Let Wang Gui tell them other things.
Wang Gui did not refuse and immediately started talking with a smile.
However, he was a senior official, so what he saw and heard was actually limited. He told these Ming people in Luzon about what he saw in the officials. When that was not enough, he also told the news he heard from the Ming army officers and soldiers.
In this way, there are many things that can be said. Including many soldiers who were transferred from the north, they also talked about what they had seen and heard in the north.
In addition, the Denglai navy officers communicated with the officers and soldiers who were born as bandits, and they also talked about many things in the interior.
In short, under the urging and expectation of these wise people in the yard, Wang Gui said one thing after another. Before I knew it, people were listening on the walls of the courtyard and outside, including men, women, old and young.
Suddenly, Wang Gui suddenly realized that the sun was setting in the west and it was getting dark. Only then did he come back to his senses.
At this time, there were a lot of "gurgling" sounds in the yard, and someone's stomach was protesting.
As a result, everyone in the yard laughed together, feeling more relaxed than ever before!
