Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

The people in the courtyard looked at each other, at a loss.

Even Zhou Maoxue was a little unsure; he had thought his idea was pretty good.

He assumed there wouldn't be any problems, but he never imagined that starting a newspaper would require the emperor's personal approval. This was unheard of.

"This brother, where did you hear that starting a newspaper requires the approval of the Imperial Household Department?"

Li Yuanzhao said, "I heard newspaper vendors mention it when I bought newspapers before. Besides, everyone can think about it; how could the imperial court easily grant such an important institution like a newspaper to others? This path won't work."

Zhou Maoxue wanted to speak again, but Fang Zheng Yi stopped him first: "Since this path won't work, let's not consider it anymore."

"Before we act, we can't let the Embroidered Uniform Guard raid our homes first. If everyone is in jail, what's the point of discussing anything? Let's just listen to my idea first."

The crowd sighed and looked up at Fang Zheng Yi.

Fang Zheng Yi leisurely asked, "Before we act, I want to ask everyone a question. Everyone keeps saying that the imperial court values science, denounces false scriptures, and has gone down a heretical path. But among everyone here, who understands what science is? In other words, what exactly is being taught at Dongjiao University?"

The courtyard was silent; no one answered.

Who knew what that stuff was! They only knew it was something that craftsmen learned, and the students recruited were all boorish people.

Since it was something craftsmen learned, it must be something inferior.

Who would be willing to understand it?

Zhou Maoxue said dissatisfiedly, "Brother Tang, why bother understanding such heresy? I only know that it needs to be criticized and banned for our Great Jing."

"Besides, the imperial court is only so big, and official positions are limited. Now, adding science doctorates undoubtedly encroaches on the space of others."

"Even if the knowledge of Dongjiao University is good, can it be better than the Four Books and Five Classics, the teachings of the sages?"

Fang Zheng Yi smiled and said, "Not bad, well said."

"But what I want to say is that, in terms of the Four Books and Five Classics, none of you here can compare to the officials in the court. But in terms of the knowledge of science, the officials in the court strongly promote it, while we know nothing about it. When it comes to collectively launching an attack and confronting the court with reason, how can we gain the upper hand?"

"That's right, what does the president mean?" Li Yuanzhao asked.

"So, my idea is that the first step is that we must at least have some understanding of science, even a deep understanding, before we can start doing things. While things haven't blown up yet, and not many people outside know about it, I will invite a group of teachers from Dongjiao University to come here. Everyone should listen carefully and study hard, and be sure to find the loopholes and major harms to our Great Jing."

"Otherwise, empty talk will ultimately be difficult to convince the public. This is not the attitude of us scholars, or even what our ancestors said, towards learning."

"I believe that with everyone's talent and knowledge, the crude knowledge of Dongjiao University can be mastered in three to five days. By then, what we say will be justified and based on evidence!"

"I see that many people have come from other places to take the exam and have run out of travel expenses. During this time, everyone can eat and live at my place, and all expenses will be my responsibility. Everyone, please don't be polite."

"Then... let's not waste time. Let's start the vote now. Those who oppose me, please raise your hand!"

.....

An hour later, the discussion ended. After a satisfying meal, the exhausted crowd was led by servants to their accommodations.

Fang Zheng Yi and Li Yuanzhao left separately and met at the Zhenfu Division.

As soon as they met, Li Yuanzhao immediately said, "Lao Fang, I didn't expect it to go so smoothly today. They actually agreed. Are you really going to invite people to teach them tomorrow?"

Fang Zheng Yi smiled: "People eat soft food, and besides, what I said makes sense. These people have no confidence in what they are doing and have no understanding of Dongjiao University, so naturally they are willing to agree to me. I will invite people to teach them tomorrow and give them a good brainwashing."

"In fact, the core of the contradiction lies in the asymmetry of information. Letting them study science and understand science can resolve some of the contradictions."

Li Yuanzhao nodded: "Um... but there is one thing I think you did hastily. You should have taken advantage of their mental fatigue to set the rules and regulations of the association, so that it would be easier to control in the future. There is no hierarchy at the moment, and everyone is brothers. If they don't obey, it will be out of control."

Fang Zheng Yi narrowed his eyes and said, "No, the establishment of the Xingsheng Association was already rushed, and setting the rules quickly will cause problems. We don't need a good organization. An organization that considers human nature, no rules are the best rules. There is no need to care about the saying that everyone is brothers. If you call me president, then there will be a hierarchy. Today we are brothers, tomorrow... maybe someone will have to be a slave, hehe."

Li Yuanzhao was surprised: "Then what are you going to do later? Just keep them?"

"I'll talk about it later, but I never raise idlers."

......

"Sun Xiaochuan is extremely sinful! What is the Bingma Si doing? Haven't they caught him yet?" Emperor Jing looked at the report in front of him, his temples throbbing.

As the emperor, he was involved in all the big and small affairs in the capital.

In the past two days, a great villain has emerged in the capital, doing all kinds of evil.

It made him furious.

Guo Tianyang kept silent, and said in a low voice: "The Bingma Si reported that they have sent more people to search for Sun Xiaochuan, and they should be able to arrest him in a few days."

Speaking of Sun Xiaochuan, Guo Tianyang also hated him so much that his teeth itched.

Damn it, he was scolded by His Majesty several times because of him!

Moreover, he has never heard of such a scumbag.

This guy is committing crimes in the capital, his whereabouts are secretive, and his methods are despicable!

Glue to block keyholes, pry city wall bricks at night, blow up latrines with firecrackers, use sticks to trip passersby riding bicycles.....

In addition, he also took off the old lady's pants and stole children's candy!

The blood flowing in his blood vessels is all bad water!

He has done dozens of things in total, and there is a long queue outside the yamen because of him.

Even His Majesty has been alarmed now.....

Emperor Jing slammed the report, feeling angry in his heart.

Annoying, he was already annoyed! He also ran into this kind of goods, who don't seek wealth or sex, but specialize in doing bad things for fun, making everyone in the capital insecure.

"As soon as possible, arrest Sun Xiaochuan as soon as possible, drag him to the vegetable market and severely punish him in public to stabilize the people's hearts!"

"Yes, this servant understands."

"Um, has the Embroidered Uniform Guard sent a message back? How is Fang Zheng Yi doing?"