Chapter 2084: Developing Science, Dull Palace

"Fang Xing arrived in Yanzhou, Yanzhou kept silent!"

"Yes, he was wandering outside, but suddenly arrived in Yanzhou. I heard that Zhu Yong also went there. I'm worried!"

“What’s in Yanzhou?”

In the quiet room, two men sat opposite each other, with two cups of tea on the table.

The man with the deep tattoos on the left said coldly: "He caused so many killings in Jinan last time. Now Wang Shang is manipulating the Mingbao. He is so proud and proud. Those who went to cause trouble were taken away by Zhu Yong. Tell me, what’s in this?”

The man opposite him had a red mole between his eyebrows. The man closed his eyes, as if he didn't hear what he said.

The two of them were quiet, breathing gradually longer.

"Zhu Yong, including Zhang Fu, consider themselves Confucian disciples..."

The man with the red mole did not open his eyes, but said softly: "They have great martial arts skills and amazing family backgrounds. Why do they condescend to Confucianism? They are just intimidated by the hugeness and deep roots of Confucianism. They are afraid of being suspected, so they take the initiative to surrender to Confucianism... "

The man on the left sighed inaudibly and said, "But in the past few years, Zhang Fu and Zhu Yong have started to stay apart. Why is this? Fang Xing..."

The man with the red mole held his hands on his abdomen and said calmly: "It has nothing to do with Fang Xing. Fang Xing is just an introduction. The key is that starting from Emperor Wen, the royal family's attitude towards Confucianism was somewhat ambiguous, and the important ministers in the court could not restrain it, so Zhang Fu They will naturally abandon us, we are like weeds on the wall and will fall with the wind.”

"The royal family, the emperor is the key, Fang Xing is just the introduction."

"Fang Xing..."

The man with the decree pattern sighed: "You have underestimated his role. Emperor Wen looked at him with cold eyes as he was influencing the grandson at that time, and then gradually introduced him to the court. Gradually, he gained Emperor Wen's trust through conquests. Heavy, that’s it… science!”

The man's breathing suddenly became rapid, and the man with the red mole sighed: "Yes! There are scientific books everywhere now, claiming that you can learn by yourself if you can read, which has led to the gradual prosperity of private schools and social studies."

The room was silent again. After an unknown amount of time, the man with the red mole said faintly: "That Wang Shang... you are so brave!"

…

The base of Jian Ming Pao is in a courtyard in Jinan City, and the printing place is next door.

Wang Shang is very busy. Not only does he have to review the manuscript, but he also has to review the finished product. He is extremely busy.

Wang Zhi followed the help and specially contacted the outside world. Seeing that his father was busy, he advised him to rest more.

But Wang Shang flatly refused and drank Wang Zhi away with a lot of nonsense.

He found that his body was full of strength. He got up early every day, had breakfast in a hurry, came here, and then started to patrol everywhere...

He began to review the manuscript, reading it word for word, and then elaborating paragraph by paragraph.

After reviewing the manuscript, he would drink a cup of hot tea and rest for a quarter of an hour.

Wang Zhi will come in later and tell him about the distribution situation of the Di newspaper and various feedback from the outside world.

"...The article on taxation in the last issue was refuted, saying that it misled the king and tempted the people. There would be no time for equal taxation in the world. If that were the case, the world would be in chaos."

"The article on the origins of Confucianism caused a sensation. Scholars all over the country were debating. There were various opinions. Some said it was a conspiracy to disrupt Confucianism. Some said the article had some truth, but it must be refuted..."

Wang Shang listened and then said: "Taxation...should be equalized. Otherwise, everyone will look for that privilege. No matter how innovative we are, it will all be in vain."

"As for the origin of Confucianism, there is nothing to debate. It was just that the article commented on the rise, fall and role of Confucianism in the past dynasties, which triggered a big debate. But this is a good thing. Only with debate can there be hope for innovation. "

Wang Zhi hesitated for a moment and said: "Father, innovation...you mean..."

Wang Shang nodded and said, "Yes."

Wang Zhi disagreed with this view, "Father, there is no great Confucian who can call upon the world's scholars. Innovation... is impossible!"

Wang Shang stroked his beard and said, "You are still young."

Wang Zhi smiled bitterly and touched a few white hairs hanging down from his temples, but did not dare to object.

"Science is advancing step by step. People with a long-term vision have seen a terrible future. Science will spread spontaneously among the people. In the future..."

Wang Shang said calmly: "Whose plan is this! After all those Confucian disciples learn science and no longer receive preferential treatment, who will win and who will lose?"

Wang Zhi thought of this possibility and couldn't help but said in horror: "Coupled with those all-pervasive scientific disciples, father, there are countless people who have taught themselves science now. In the future..."

Wang Shang nodded and said, "You should know, right?"

Of course Wang Zhi knew about it, so he was frightened and uneasy. Then he thought that his family was now working under the founder of science, so he didn't know the joy or sorrow.

…

The development and growth of science is shocking, but all of this has nothing to do with the palace.

Shandong's thorough investigation and preferential treatment of gentry was only a corner of the huge country of Ming Dynasty. The emperor was still handling political affairs, and the auxiliary political scholars were still conscientiously assisting.

The summer wind gradually became drier, and more people patrolled everywhere to prevent fires.

The intense heat made Xiao Fang lose his vitality, so when the wind brought some coolness, he got up from Wanwan's feet and walked outside the door.

The wind blew from outside, blowing the branches and leaves, and the fur on Xiao Fang's body. He wagged his tail happily, turned around and ran in.

A young girl sat by the window, her hands on her cheeks, lying on the table, staring blankly at a bird outside the window that was preening its feathers.

Xiaofang stopped, tilted his head and looked at Wanwan, sobbing.

Wanwan slowly turned her face to the side, glanced at Xiaofang, and then asked, "Where is it?"

Xiaofang looked at Wanwan in confusion and sobbed again.

The girl sighed, then turned back and continued to look out the window.

"Princess, the Queen Mother called."

Someone came in from outside the door, Wanwan got up and entered the bedroom, stretching out her hands.

A maid came over to untie her belt, and her clothes fell down...

...

When she arrived at the Queen Mother's place, Hu Shanxiang was there with her two children.

The Queen Mother was holding corn and joking. When Wanwan came in, she saw that she was a little tired, so she said, "You should walk more to avoid being sleepy all day."

Duanduan shouted, "Aunt Wanwan is lazy."

Hu Shanxiang said angrily, "Nonsense."

Wanwan came over with a smile, then sat next to Duanduan and asked, "Can Duanduan cook?"

"Cook?"

Duanduan shook her head, then asked curiously, "Aunt Wanwan, can you cook?"

Wanwan nodded, and the Queen Mother smiled and said, "Wasn't the garden your Aunt Wanwan's place back then? The smoke from the cooking scared many people, thinking that the palace was on fire!"

Wanwan frowned and complained, "Mother, don't let Duanduan know about this, otherwise my brother will have a headache in the future."

The Queen couldn't help but laugh when she heard it, and laughed happily, which made Duanduan a little puzzled, and then asked Hu Shanxiang.

Hu Shanxiang had only heard about it. She glanced at Wanwan and said, "Your aunt Wanwan was very good at cooking. If Duanduan wants to learn, she should often go to see your aunt Wanwan."

These were all Wanwan's dark history. She immediately refused to do it, and then had a big fight with Hu Shanxiang.

Duanduan ran to the Queen Mother and begged her to tell her.

"You will know if you go there often. Your aunt Wanwan will make delicious food for you, greedy girl."

Wanwan was too boring. The Queen Mother was a little worried about her, so she asked Duanduan to go there often to accompany her, which was also a pastime.