Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

“Yes, something unusual happened in the imperial court this morning.” Li Yuanzhao's expression was mysterious. “Wasn't Father already planning to implement a policy of broader commerce in Hengjiang Prefecture? Some people in the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Revenue privately expressed their dissatisfaction, which was discovered by the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Father was furious in court, dismissing three of them, and severely reprimanding the other two.”

“Tsk, you didn't see the scene. No one dared to speak below; everyone was frightened.”

“The fact that the Embroidered Uniform Guard is secretly monitoring has already spread. Today, Father has directly revealed it.”

Fang Zheng Yi frowned and said, “It's actually come to this?”

Li Yuanzhao nodded in agreement: “Yes, I also think it's a bit excessive. Complaining a few times shouldn't warrant this... I now suspect that Father really wants to use the Embroidered Uniform Guard to monitor officials, which may have nothing to do with you.”

Is history going to repeat itself?

The biggest enemy in the north has already been beaten to the point of being unable to recover, and the other small countries have also been intimidated.

In terms of literary and military achievements, the Great Jing can now be said to have reached a new high.

Power corrupts people's hearts. How many people in the world don't pursue it? As an emperor, wanting to achieve greater power and create a situation where everyone in the central government agrees with him.

This can be said to be a higher pursuit than expanding territory.

It's not surprising that Emperor Jing is showing this behavior, but this kind of situation always makes people uneasy...

Fang Zheng Yi lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said, “It has nothing to do with me, Your Majesty, let it be!”

Anyway, it hasn't fallen on my head, I'm free!

He only needs to do his job well now, especially since there is also a reliable crown prince.

Well, if he does something too excessive, His Highness should go back and advise him.

Fang Zheng Yi sorted out his logic and immediately excluded himself.

“So you really feel carefree without an official position? The Embroidered Uniform Guard has been turned into this, won't you advise Father? That's at least the result of your hard work.”

“Now they all act like thieves, is that appropriate?”

“It was better before, everyone was full of vigor, just looking at them was energetic. If it continues like this, the Embroidered Uniform Guard cards in my hands will depreciate!”

Well, so that's where the problem lies. No wonder you're so enthusiastic, kid.

Fang Zheng Yi sucked his teeth: “Let it be, what's my status now? A small imperial son-in-law has to wait for Miao Han's approval to enter the palace. Doing education and benefiting future generations is more suitable for me.”

Seeing him pretending to be indifferent, Li Yuanzhao grinned: “Keep pretending! The guards at the palace gate are more familiar with you than with Father, I don't believe they can stop you.”

“It's really not me pretending, Your Highness, I have a lot of things to do now. Before, to do education, I wrote several textbooks tirelessly. Now they are about to be printed in large quantities, it should be in the next few days. Now they are being sold on the market to see the reaction, and then the content will be adjusted based on the feedback, and textbooks will be specially printed for the academy.”

“Oh? You wrote another book, what book? Let me see.” Li Yuanzhao asked curiously.

Fang Zheng Yi waved his hand: “Not yet, it will be available in a few days. These books are not ordinary, they all have pictures. I don't know how many engravers and painters were used. They are definitely well-made. The initial cost is high. I won't sell them for less than five taels each. When they are on the market, Your Highness, buy a copy and take a look. Although it is for children, I guarantee it will open your eyes.”

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Cabinet.

At this time, the atmosphere in the Cabinet's office seemed a bit dull. Some people were busy writing on paper with their heads down, and attendants were walking around pouring tea.

Everyone's actions were quiet, and no one spoke for a long time.

After a long time, Li Yansong raised his head, put down the book in his hand and said: “How did Fang Zheng Yi's brain grow? The strange things in this book are endless!”

“I said this 'Tool Cat' is a bit interesting.” Zheng Qiao raised his head and said.

“Unrestrained imagination, unconventional, but the language is simple and straightforward, only suitable for children, what a pity.” Li Yansong stroked his beard, recalling the teleportation door and the bamboo dragonfly in the book, he couldn't help but smile slightly.

Although it is for children, the content is really fresh. This period of time has been extremely depressing. Looking at this thing can relax me for a while.

Most importantly, it is almost entirely piled up with a large number of pictures.

It was the first time he had seen this kind of presentation form of segmented comics. It was fresh enough and immersive.

Zheng Qiao said: “Isn't it just for children? It is rumored in the market that Fang Zheng Yi is preparing to open a new school and recruit children to enroll, and this is one of the teaching materials.”

“Teaching materials?” Zhang Dongxiang said contemptuously, “Can this thing be called teaching material? It's simply absurd to let children see this kind of vulgar thing, it will ruin their foundation.”

“The characters drawn inside are even more outrageous, each one's eyes are almost as big as chicken eggs, is this appropriate!”

“It does look a bit strange at first glance, but it seems to be good after reading it.” Zheng Qiao said with emotion, “Besides... it is vulgar or not, haven't you read it too?”

“Hmph, the Banshan Daily promotes this book for him every day, how can I not read it? Not only do I have to read it, but I also have to read it critically!” Zhang Dongxiang said dissatisfied, “He also wants to open a school, using this kind of thing is likely to corrupt children.”

“I don't think so. Taoyuan County is more difficult than a mere school, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard was under his leadership...”

“Be careful!”

As soon as the three words “Embroidered Uniform Guard” came out of Zheng Qiao's mouth, Li Yansong immediately opened his mouth to remind him, looking around.

Zheng Qiao also closed his mouth in time, feeling a little scared in his heart.

During this period of time, the courtiers' hearts were covered with haze. The Embroidered Uniform Guard was simply ubiquitous in eavesdropping on news. Many ministers' secret talks at home had been learned by Emperor Jing, not to mention the Embroidered Uniform Guard densely packed in the palace.

This operation has caused dissatisfaction among the superiors and subordinates, but no one knows whether the specific action is the personal practice of Tao Hui, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, or Emperor Jing's instruction, and no one dares to ask. But no matter what, His Majesty did not say anything and used privacy to attack officials, which in itself is a bad sign.

If you say good things about Fang Zheng Yi in private, if Tao Hui finds out and says something to His Majesty, it will be troublesome.

Although the cabinet ministers are not very afraid, the recent situation is really a bit wrong, so we must be careful!

The office fell silent again, with gloom in everyone's hearts.

Even looking at the familiar attendants in the room, they couldn't help but feel a little more guarded.

At this moment, a clerk ran quickly to Li Yansong and whispered something in his ear. Li Yansong nodded.

Soon, a whirlwind-like figure walked in.

Standing still in the room, he cupped his hands to Li Yansong and the others: “Greetings, Lord Li.”

“Lord Yang, a rare guest, what brings you here?” Li Yansong asked.

Yang Yingcai looked around and hesitated: “Can I borrow a step to speak?”

Li Yansong raised his eyebrows and waved his hand, and everyone in the room was preparing to leave.

Yang Yingcai opened his mouth and said: “Lord Zheng and Lord Zhang, please stay, I also have something to say to you two.”

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