The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 1683 The Tide of History

Dong Wencong stood up, holding an ink stick and slowly studying the ink, and said: "It's just that the Ministry of Personnel issued a document to issue an order, and neither the cabinet nor the Queen Mother came forward, so it's harmless."

Fang Yun said expressionlessly: "For them, it's just people taking to the streets, smashing, looting, and it's not worth their trouble. Oh, what I said is biased, at least the left-minister party cares about it. After all, it can be found Opportunity attacks you and me.”

Dong Wencong remained silent. He had discovered the characteristics of Fang Yun. He always stood on the side of the people and never regarded himself as a bureaucrat.

Afterwards, Fang Yun dipped his pen and ink and began to write the memorial.

Seeing that Fang Yun did not let him leave, Dong Wencong remembered Fang Yun's previous words and secretly read the contents of the memorial.

The memorial states that in order to deal with the current chaotic situation in Xiangzhou, the cabinet is strongly requested to establish a "Xiangzhou Duoqing Affairs Office", referred to as the Duqing Affairs Office, which combines military and political affairs to prevent the Qing army from crossing the border and being helpless, and to avoid triggering Public outrage.

The memorial briefly explains what happened in various places today. Although it does not blame anyone, it secretly points out that the reason why Xiangzhou is in its current situation is inseparable from the cabinet's neglect of Qing affairs. If a "temporary military office" is established in advance, Qing's affairs will be eliminated. Due to the impact of national plunder, this kind of thing would not happen in Xiangzhou.

Seeing this, Dong Wencong suddenly realized why Fang Yun said that it was a blessing in disguise. The incident in Xiangzhou was obviously caused by Qing officials and officials of Qing State, but Fang Yun put the blame on the left prime minister. Fang Yun proposed The Qingqing service room has a much higher standard than the temporary military service room, and can always exist.

Later, Fang Yun wrote "Spring Hope" and delivered the document to Quanyuan, who handed over the memorial.

Written memorials are different from transmitted letters. The content of a circulated letter is kept confidential, but a memorial will be handled by many people. Fang Yun deliberately let other officials of Jingguo know the content of the memorial as soon as possible.

That night, Literary Minister Jiang Hechuan held an emergency cabinet meeting. He and Right Minister Cao De'an made it clear that they supported Fang Yun and asked the Left Prime Minister and the Assistant Minister to give an answer. Otherwise, once chaos breaks out in Xiangzhou, the person responsible is not Fang Yun but Fang Yun. Liu Shan and Si Yueqing.

Subsequently, rumors emerged among Jingguo officials that the reason why so many cities in Xiangzhou were taking to the streets was because Fang Yun was secretly instigating it to blackmail the cabinet in order to establish a Duiqing Affairs Office and take over the power of Xiangzhou. Do whatever you want.

However, Liu Shan has never stated that he obviously disagrees with Fang Yun's establishment of a counter-office office. Once it is established, Fang Yun can even bypass the cabinet and completely control Xiangzhou's military and political affairs.

That night, Jingguo seemed very peaceful.

"Xiangzhou Dibao" is separate from "Shengdao" and "Wenbao", and is published on the fifth, fifteenth and twenty-fifth of each month.

On July 15th, "Xiangzhou Dibao" commented that the editor Guan Yi published an article about "It doesn't matter if he is three feet tall". The next "Xiangzhou Dibao" should be published on July 25th. hair.

However, in the early morning of July 21st, the Xiangzhou Lisi Bureau suddenly published a supplement to "Xiangzhou Di Bao", and instead of distributing it to high-ranking officials in various places, it even began to give it away for free in various cities.

This was the first time that "Xiangzhou Di Bao" was exposed to the public, and it immediately triggered an upsurge in competition.

When Fang Yun got the news, he was still eating and kept calm. He just asked Dong Wencong to bring him a portion and then continued eating.

Not long after, Dong Wencong came with two supplements of "Xiangzhou Di Bao" and his face was ashen.

After handing the supplement to Fang Yun, Dong Wencong said angrily: "The Secretary of Rites and some officials of the Academy of Arts are so outrageous! They secretly printed the supplement and gave it away without the consent of the state government and the governor's office! These people must be severely punished."

Fang Yun nodded, and while listening, he read through it again and again, one page at a time, and quickly read the full text of "Xiangzhou Di Bao".

There are many articles in Di Bao today, but all the articles are saying three things. One is that Qingguo is very good, the other is that Jingguo is very bad, and the third is that those who oppose Qingguo and support Jingguo are all Xiangzhou thieves.

A rare cloud flashed across Fang Yun's eyes.

"Xiangzhou has become so corrupt." Fang Yun sighed softly. Only today did he realize that Xiangzhou is far more chaotic than what the outside world said and what he had known before.

Dong Wencong was stunned for a moment, because he had known Fang Yun for many years, and it was only when he was betting against the demon world that Fang Yun had a similar solemn expression.

Dong Wencong hesitated for a moment and said, "It's just a supplement. Why do you attach so much importance to it?"

Fang Yun glanced at Dong Wencong and sighed in his heart. Officials and scholars in this era did not understand the power of the media. Even if the Qing Dynasty used the power of newspapers and periodicals, it would only be a mistake. At that time, the superpower in the northern part of the ancient Chinese country collapsed. The main reason was that the internal bureaucracy worked together to push the wall. However, the biggest impact on the people was the power of the media, which promoted the country in all directions that were conducive to the change of dynasty and accelerated the collapse of the country. The former superpower succeeded in changing dynasties, but it did not become better as the people imagined. After struggling for more than 20 years, the per capita income has been surpassed by the ancient Chinese country. However, the ancient Chinese country has a large population, and the per capita income has always been pitifully low. .

Change is right, but the power of change cannot be given to careerists.

"Publications such as Di Bao are very important. In the future, they will be an extremely powerful force. It is precisely because of this that we cannot let our enemies control it! The incident of "Xiangzhou Di Bao" now seems to be just a small matter in one state. , but I can guarantee that this will become an important event in history!” Fang Yun said.

After all, Dong Wencong was a Hanlin scholar. He didn't understand many things because he had no experience and learning. Now that Fang Yun pointed it out, he immediately understood and said: "I can't see which aspect of this incident is so important. Since you are so sure, The official can only guess that there will be a Dibao specifically for the public in the future? Is it equivalent to each country's own "Wenbao" or a private "Wenbao"?

Fang Yun nodded and said: "That's what it means. The tide of history is so vast that we cannot go against it."

Dong Wencong's expression changed and he said: "If there is a private newspaper in the future, and you and I obstruct this supplement of "Xiangzhou Di Bao", I am afraid that it will leave eternal infamy."

Fang Yun smiled slightly and said, "Why did the people not immediately criticize the company when something happened to the papermaking workshop, but instead criticized the government?"

"This..." Dong Wencong vaguely guessed something, but couldn't think clearly for the moment.

"This supplement must have not been reviewed by the Holy Court. Find someone you trust and ask the Holy Court's Punishment Hall to send someone to investigate immediately. From now on, you will always follow me." Fang Yun's smile had a different meaning.

Dong Wencong frowned slightly. Although he didn't know Fang Yun's intention, he immediately said: "Don't worry, I will pass the letter on right away!"

"You can't pass a letter, you can only talk face to face, without leaving any evidence!" Fang Yun said.

"Okay! Wait a moment!" After Dong Wencong finished speaking, he left in a hurry and returned shortly.

"Wait! Come and serve tea!" Fang Yun said.

The two of them discussed government affairs and waited.

Two hours later, the two received a letter from the Holy Court. People from the Hall of Punishment were about to arrive in Xiangzhou to investigate the incident strictly, and asked Fang Yun and Dong Wencong to cooperate.

After Fang Yun sent a letter to inquire about the relevant details, he stood up and said, "Let's go and 'greet' the special envoy of the Palace of Punishment with me."

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