Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1066

[Chapter 1057: Facing the Difficulties]

the Imperial Study Room.

Lu Fei and Cui Shangan had different expressions. They had just read the decree that Xiao Ming would announce to the public tomorrow.

“Your Majesty, this decree is really wonderful. It has the courage of the time when the Emperor and the general defeated the wealthy families in the six states. I didn’t feel much about it when the general was stationed outside. This time I returned to Qingzhou and found out that the nobles in Qingzhou were domineering. It’s really rampant, it’s time to deal with them now. “

Xiao Ming laughed heartily. The person he trusted the most in the army was Lu Fei. After all, the two were old partners for more than ten years.

Cui Shangan was silent for a while, and then said: “Your Majesty, this decree will offend all the nobles. Without their iron rice bowl, they will make trouble.”

“Trouble! Huh, let them ask first. Asked me if the gun in Lu Fei’s hand would answer. “Lu Fei glared.

Cui Shangan asked: “Don’t you want your son to successfully enter the army and find an official position?”

“If that bastard has the ability, he can pass the exam by himself. If he doesn’t, he can go home and farm. I, Lu Fei, will not let him go. “

The employees were left in the army to waste food. “

Lu Fei’s decisive words made Cui Shang’an feel like he had eaten a fly. He turned around and saw that Xiao Ming was a little unhappy, and carefully explained: “Your Majesty, the general is not asking for mercy for those nobles, but. I am worried that the emperor will offend too many people, and there will be civil strife within the empire. As for me, Cui Shangan, I also support the emperor. “

Don’t say anything that is duplicitous. Of course, I know that it will offend many people, and you, Cui Shangan, must not be willing to part with these privileges.” , but I am telling you now, if you are not willing to make a small profit now, you may lose your wealth and life in the future. “

After a pause, he said: “This is why I asked you to come. After you go back, you will give it to the major military regions. Give an order to prepare them for emergencies at any time. Lu Fei, as the commander of the Central Army, you are responsible for the security of the six states. You must be more vigilant and strengthen prevention and control. At the same time, you must also pay attention to your own safety. “

Your Majesty, is the matter so serious?”

Xiao Ming’s words made Lu Fei feel that the matter seemed serious.

“It’s hard to say now. Things can be big or small after tomorrow’s decree is promulgated. The best case scenario is that the nobles will accept it calmly. The worst case scenario is that someone wants to cause trouble. Everyone in the world knows that you are my confidant. They will try to If you can’t help me, you can probably do something to show me off.”

Cui Shang’an was convinced. He was once the heir to the Huainan Kingdom and had a lot of experience in this area. He said: “Ten years ago, my father was preparing to do so. When they joined the emperor in the Western Expedition, not all Huainan wealthy families agreed. In order to prevent the Western Expedition, they used all means and even colluded with each other to rebel. During a dinner, a singer arranged by a wealthy family actually tried to assassinate the father. If my father is good at martial arts, I am afraid that the Huainan Kingdom will not be able to follow the emperor.”

Lu Fei’s face became increasingly ugly, “These insidious and cunning people, if they dare to harm the emperor, I, Lu Fei, will definitely destroy all nine of his tribes.” “

Xiao Ming waved his hand and said, “It’s too early to say this now. You just need to be ready when you get back.”

“Yes, Your Majesty,” they both said in unison.

The two were about to leave when Qian Dafu hurried into the imperial study and said directly: “Your Majesty, something happened. Wang Chengye is dead.”

“What!” Xiao Ming was slightly surprised.

Qian Dafu nodded and said: “According to the information obtained by the secret guard, Wang Chengye hanged himself after returning home. Now many officials heard the news and came to his Wang family.”

Lu Fei and Cui Shangan already knew that Wang Chengye was dismissed and the Ministry of Rites was abolished. information.

The two looked at each other and Cui Shangan said: “Your Majesty, Wang Chengye still has some influence in the official family. His death may be detrimental to the decree issued by the Emperor.”

Cui Shangan said exactly what Xiao Ming thought. It doesn’t matter that Wang Chengye died. But it would be bad if someone with good intentions takes advantage of it.

It is estimated that someone will soon publish a report saying that the New Deal killed Wang Chengye.

“The death of Wang Chengye is too strange. There are many dismissed officials in the court. Why does he have to think about it?” Lu Fei frowned.

Xiao Ming also had some doubts. Although Wang Chengye was a pedantic person, there was no need to risk his life.

After all, in the current empire, it is easy to live a prosperous life as long as you are not lazy, not to mention that the Wang family still has many acres of land.

“Even if Wang Chengye dies, this decree will still be implemented. If I bow my head today, I am afraid that in the future this decree will have to wait until the world rises in rebellion.” Xiao Ming’s eyes were determined. He has long lost the kindness of a woman in the past. .

It is a pity that Wang Chengye died, but the national policy cannot be shaken just because of his death.

The next day, news about Fei Tong’s crimes, the cancellation of noble privileges, and the official selection system were officially spread through newspapers.

For a time, it caused a stir among the people.

In the machinery factory, Lin Wentao smiled while reading the contents of the newspaper. He said to the technicians around him: “Look, the emperor is still our emperor. This time, those eunuch families and noble families will probably cry. Their children will No more capital arrogance.”

Everyone gathered around and immediately became excited when they saw the content in the newspaper. “The emperor has really done a great thing this time. If you want to apply for the official position, you must have a formal imperial college graduation certificate. , In this way, those noble children must go from junior school to college graduation like us, and they can no longer show off their private schools. “

“No, in the past they could just rely on their official connections to take care of their own children. There is no chance of being squeezed into the officialdom now, but those of us with humble backgrounds who are willing to study hard can enter the officialdom more often. In my opinion, in the future this officialdom will belong to us descendants from poor families.”

“That’s right, plus the emperor this time .

Strictly prohibiting nobles from enjoying privileges in all aspects and emphasizing equality before the law, the nobles may disappear completely in the future. “

The discussion in the research room became more and more intense. Lin Wentao coughed lightly at this time and said: “Since the emperor is like this. You love the people and think about us, why don’t you work hard to put the internal combustion engine into practice as soon as possible?”

The technicians suddenly burst into laughter. This smile came from sincerity. When they were in school, they always felt that the nobles were superior to others.

Now that this decree has been issued, they feel that the nobility is nothing special. If the empire wants to live a dazzling future, they can only rely on their own abilities.

With this idea in mind, they suddenly became very motivated, because for them a better and better era was coming.

PS: There is one more chapter, it will be a little later.

(End of chapter)