Steel Dynasty - Chapter 807

[Chapter 806 The world is clamoring]

Early in the morning, with the loud crowing of cocks, Qingzhou City seemed to come alive.

Some wealthy families in private houses took their own briquette stoves to the yard and started boiling water for cooking, while those who were reluctant to spend money to buy briquette stoves saw long smoke rising from the stoves.

The streets of Qingzhou are also lively. Vendors set up stoves on the street and sell sesame cakes, fried dough sticks, and tofu puffs to the merchants coming and going. The food stalls along the street are full of people.

Amid this din, the newsboy’s voice rang out as usual.

Businessmen and scholars on the street habitually bought today’s newspapers to learn about the changes taking place in the country. After all, because of the lack of information, they rarely knew what was happening outside.

“Celestial Theory, what is this?”

The dou nao stall in front of the Chamber of Commerce was full of businessmen, and the content in the newspaper quickly attracted their attention.

“The earth is round and revolves around the sun. There are nine planets in the solar system…” The young businessman read the contents of the newspaper word by word, and the other businessmen who were eating all pricked up their ears to listen.

“There is no Chang’e on the moon. The shadows on the surface are just the sea of moon. There is no life on the moon…”

Following the words of the young businessman, more and more people were attracted. They stopped one after another, listened attentively, and stared wide-eyed. eyes.

“There are no gods on the moon?” a passerby exclaimed.

The businessmen looked at each other, and an older businessman said to the young businessman: “Han Zheng, is this really what the newspaper said?”

“It can’t be wrong. I have been studying for several years, and I still recognize this word.” Han Zheng sighed. He said, “This Qingzhou Daily is crazy. If there are no gods on the moon, the sun is not a golden crow, and there are no gods in the sky, wouldn’t the emperor no longer be the right one?”

As soon as these words came out, the older businessman stretched out his legs and kicked him. Han Zheng kicked him: “Are you looking for death? Shut up.”

The older businessman was Han Zheng’s uncle. Instead of shutting up, Shan Hanzheng said: “This is clearly what the newspaper meant, and it is said that the newspaper was reviewed by the emperor. Yes, this may be the emperor’s intention.”

The businessmen were silent. After a while, a businessman said tremblingly: “I’m afraid something big is going to happen.”

Everyone, look at me, I look at you, everyone will stop discussing this issue. , but eat silently and wait for the change.

Compared with the discussion on the streets, the Confucian scholars in Qingzhou City who respected Confucianism were already in a panic. A group of Confucian scholars took newspapers and hurriedly went to a house in Qingzhou City. ‘

And there is a word “ge” written on the plaque above this house.

In the courtyard, an old man was practicing Five Elements Boxing. He looked leisurely and elegant. He didn’t seem to care when the group of Confucian scholars came in.

Although Qingzhou University is becoming more and more popular in Qingzhou, a large number of Confucian scholars in Dayu State are still living in the thinking of the old era. They have studied hard for ten years. They are unwilling to start over and have been seeking to restore the imperial examination.

The leader, a Confucian scholar named Yu Yuankun, looked at the old man and said: “Mr. Ge, what time is it now and you can still calm down? The emperor is going to destroy the foundation of our Confucianism. If you and Mr. Cui Hao don’t come forward, Thousands of Confucian scholars in Dayu will have no way to survive.”

The old man called Master Ge by the Confucian scholars was none other than Ge Yiren.

A year after King Zhao was expelled from Chang’an, he never received an appointment from the court. Unable to bear it, he took his family to Qingzhou to explore the way. At the same time, because he had the reputation of being a great Confucian scholar, he entered Qingzhou City was welcomed by Confucian scholars, and Confucian schools were reopened for teaching.

“Your Majesty, you are not in a hurry. What are you in a hurry? Confucianism has been passed down for thousands of years. Since the Han Dynasty, Confucianism has been the only one that has been promoted. It has remained unchanged through five dynasties. How can you understand the reason? You can go back for now, and I will enter the palace. Advise the emperor.” Ge Yiren’s eyes flashed.

When the Confucian scholars heard this, they all looked excited. Yu Yuankun said: “In this case, we rely on Mr. Ge to come forward.”

Ge Yiren nodded and said to the steward beside him: “Send the scholars back.”

After all the Confucian scholars left, After leaving, two people came out from behind the rockery in the yard, it was Yu Zhiyong and Ni Kuang.

Glancing at the direction in which the Confucian scholars were leaving, Ge Yiren said: “Mr. Ge, these Confucian scholars don’t have much ability but they are very noisy. If you go too close to them, you will suffer disaster sooner or later.”

“Yes, this time the Emperor Such a generous move is aimed at these stubborn Confucian scholars. If we get too close to them, I’m afraid the three of us will never be able to serve as officials. “

Ge Yiren gently stroked his beard. After reading today’s newspaper, he already had his thoughts. , he said: “Today’s matter is an opportunity for the three of you and me to serve as supreme ministers. Haven’t you two seen through it yet?”

“What do you mean by this?” Yu Zhiyong and Ni Kuang looked puzzled.

Ge Yiren said: “Today’s Holy Emperor is definitely an extraordinary person. This theory of heavenly bodies is to destroy the foundation of my Confucianism, but it also denies the fact that he is the destined emperor. The reason why he dares to do this is because his authority is now unparalleled and no one can compare with him.” To shake his throne, now is the time for the Confucian Reform. If you and I can seize this opportunity, we will be prosperous and prosperous, at least for the rest of our lives. “

” Confucian Reform” Yu Zhiyong and Ni Kuang looked at each other. As great Confucians, they knew the history of Confucianism very well.

Throughout the dynasties, Confucianism has always been attached to the imperial power and served as a tool for the imperial power to govern the world. Because of this, Confucianism has been able to survive for thousands of years.

When Xiao Ming ascended the throne, they mistakenly thought that the Dayu Dynasty could still follow the old system, but now it seems that after the emperor ascended the throne, it was tantamount to a change of dynasty.

If so, they need to think about it.

“Sure enough, Mr. Ge has a far-sighted vision that cannot be matched by the two of us. In this case, we should ask to see the emperor together.” Ni Kuang said.

Yu Zhiyong also suddenly realized, he said: “It’s extremely true, it’s extremely true.”

“Okay, then I will ask the butler to prepare the carriage, and the three of you and I will go outside the palace to see the emperor. In my opinion, the current emperor is extremely smart and will definitely receive us.”

Ge Yiren said loudly.

After that, the three of them took the carriage and headed towards the palace in the south of the city.

They were stopped by the guards outside the palace gate, and after a briefing, they were allowed to enter.

The three of them were overjoyed and followed Qian Dafu to the palace. Along the way, the three of them looked at the facilities in the palace excitedly.

It has been uncomfortable for them to be kept out of the court for more than a year, and now they are secretly determined to seize this opportunity.

Following Qian Dafu, they soon arrived in front of the imperial study room. At this time, Qian Dafu asked the three of them to go in.

Ge Yiren straightened her clothes and carefully entered the imperial study room with Yu Zhiyong and Ni Kuang.

At this time, Xiao Ming was standing with his back to them. After they greeted him, Xiao Ming slowly turned around.

(End of chapter)