"Chief Assistant, I have come to say goodbye to you." Li Guoxiang, the dismissed Southern Zhili Supervisor and Censor, said farewell to Guan Shou Zhen miserably at Guan Zhai in Nanjing.
I am called a lower official, but I don’t want to be called a commoner, so I have to call myself a subordinate.
Seeing this man acting like this, the gatekeeper of the city couldn't help but be happy. He smiled and reminded him: "Li Yushi, don't be pessimistic. You have received it this time on behalf of your father. It is a great blessing. Don't worry, the emperor's temperament
, I know best that revenge must be avenged and meritorious deeds must be rewarded. Let’s go back to our hometown and live in seclusion for a while, and wait for the limelight to pass. I will definitely be of great use.”
"Thank you, Chief Assistant!"
After hearing this, Li Guoxiang seemed to have taken a reassurance and said goodbye happily.
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Tang Zhen, the young minister of Zhan Shifu, risked his life to report to the public to open up a way for others to speak out and to punish Li Guoxiang:
When ministers hear from a virtuous and sage king, they are all happy to accept advice. Why? If you listen to both sides, you will be enlightened, but if you believe only half-heartedly, you will be dark. A wise man will make a mistake after thinking a lot. Moreover, the government of the past dynasties has always had shortcomings. If the shortcomings are not corrected, disasters will inevitably occur.
Therefore, there was Yi Yin in the Shang Dynasty, Duke Zhou in the Zhou Dynasty, Xiao He in the Han Dynasty, and Wei Zheng in the Tang Dynasty. The history books all praise the ministers for admonishment, but who knows that if there is no virtuous king, how can one remonstrate with the ministers?
Your Majesty rose from Guangxi, expelled the Tartars, restored the Ming Dynasty, devoured the eight wastelands, swept across Liuhe, and was so majestic! However, the overlord of Western Chu also attacked and destroyed the violent Qin, and his prestige was the highest among the princes, and he finally became a dreamer in Nanke.
Also? There is a fan who cannot use his ears!
I have recently heard that there is a treacherous Prime Minister Li Guo, who advises Your Majesty to set up a press censorship department in the Ministry of Rites, in order to block the way of speech and block the hearing of the saints. Wow! This is a strategy to subjugate the country! How can there be any reason to cut down the roots in order to make the wood grow taller, and to block the source in order to spread the news?
What? This person is a public official, but he blocks the way of speaking and hides dangers. His intention is to be punished. Fortunately, my emperor is wise and does not refuse to speak. He is demoted and not used. This is a blessing to our country! Zhuge Kongming said: 'Dear worthy minister,
Being distant from villains is why the Han Dynasty prospered in the past; being close to villains and being distant virtuous ministers is why the Han Dynasty has declined since then. Please kill Prime Minister Li to show your Majesty's willingness to accept remonstrances.
Although I am a fool, I still know the principle of listening and speaking, but relying on partial belief will lead to decline in virtue. If you accept advice, Wu and Yue will become one, but if you only believe in partial belief, the flesh and blood will lead the way. Your Majesty is wise and wise, and you should be the most important of the sacred weapons and the largest in your domain.
I can understand the heart of my ministers. I would like to report a little bit of foolish loyalty."
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When Tang Zhen wrote this memorial, almost all officials thought he was going to be unlucky.
Officials are all good people. The events of Gu Yanwu, Wang Fuzhi, and Huang Zongxi are imminent. Immediately afterwards, Li Guoxiang persuaded the emperor to set up a press censorship department, provoked a civil uprising, dismissed office and returned to his hometown. Whose instructions did Li Guoxiang ask for?
Establishing a press censorship department? The lice on a bald man’s head are obvious.
Tang Zhen actually persuaded the emperor to kill Li Guoxiang. Isn’t this the emperor’s army? It’s going to be bad luck, big bad luck!
Unexpectedly, Emperor Guangwu did not deal with Tang Zhen. Instead, he showed Tang Zhen's memorial to the courtiers and praised it exaggeratedly: "This book written by Tang Zhen is very good! Good medicine is bitter to the mouth and good for the disease, and loyal words are harsh to the ears and good for action. I am responsible for it."
After thinking about it, from now on, I can no longer fall for villains like Li Guoxiang. In the past, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty conquered Wei Zheng and established the rule of Zhenguan. With a loyal minister like Tang Zhen, I will definitely be able to revive the country with glory and military power! All the ministers should also learn from Tang Zhencai.
Yes!"
After praising him, he was given a python robe and asked to lecture the prince.
They also advocated limiting the power of the monarch. Gu Yanwu was demoted to Yi Cheng; Wang Fuzhi was driven to Taiwan; the three brothers Huang Zongxi, Huang Zongyan, and Huang Zonghui were even worse. Not only were they dismissed from office, but they also wrote some books against their will to praise the emperor. In order to make the emperor
Don't worry, he spends his days engaging in sexual activities, drinking and gambling, and tarnishing his reputation. Tang Zhen is the only one who is okay, but instead receives praise and becomes the crown prince's teacher. Although he is not the main teacher, he still has a bright future.
The Sacred Heart is so unpredictable! All the officials lamented.
Some smart officials discovered that Tang Zhen's official position, Zhan Shifu Shao Zhan Shi, was originally an official in charge of East Palace affairs, and now he has become the teacher of the Crown Prince. He is young, only in his thirties. Your Majesty, this is what he said.
You should be regarded as a talented person who can assist the crown prince! It’s amazing, the future is limitless!
As a result, the number of guests who came to visit Tang Zhen's house suddenly increased.
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A small building was suddenly built near the Rites Office in the Imperial City of Nanjing, and a sign was hung at the door: Daming Daily.
Daming Daily was changed from the original Di Daily. It was the official newspaper of the Ming Dynasty and the mouthpiece of the emperor. Daming Daily was a new yamen established by Emperor Guangwu. It was directly under the cabinet and was responsible for editing Daming Daily.
His Majesty the Emperor sings praises.
Ever since the establishment of a press censorship department to suppress freedom of speech was disrupted, Zhu Hengjia saw that he was too tough, so he became soft. Don't you democrats like to start newspapers to discuss current affairs? I will also create a newspaper to compete with you.
I have so many great writers for the royal family, but they are not as good as those rotten scholars among the people?
With a stroke of the imperial pen, Di Bao was changed to Daming Daily, and a new yamen appeared: Daming Daily.
The first president, the Ming Dynasty Taifu Ding Kuichu, took office happily. Although he was honored as a Taifu, he had never held any actual position. Since the last time he compiled a world-famous book that passionately eulogized His Majesty the Emperor: "History of the Ming Dynasty"
, Mrs. Ding has been idle all the time, except for attending the court meeting, there is almost nothing to do.
It is not without merit to shamelessly compile the history of this dynasty and shamelessly praise the emperor. At least Zhu Hengjia remembered him and praised him many times: "The book "History of the Ming Dynasty" is well compiled and true!"
It is indeed true. In "Historical Records" edited by Ding Kuichu, it focuses on recording the divine right of kings, praising Emperor Guangwu's wisdom and prowess, various auspiciousness, and constant records of visions. Why are two stars traveling between the sun and Zhongshan's purple air filled with five colors?
Yun Jian, Long Jiang's giant phoebe tree Qianzhang, etc. The emperor saw Long Yan's joy and felt that the post of president of Daming Daily was none other than Ding Kuichu.
Old Master Ding was also unambiguous. As soon as he took office, he went to the emperor to apply for one hundred thousand taels of activity funds.
One hundred thousand taels!
Zhu Hengjia was so angry that his liver ached. He knew the character of this man very well. If he was given one hundred thousand taels, he would at least be greedy for half of it. But when it was time to employ people, the emperor had no shortage of hungry soldiers. He gritted his teeth: That's right!
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As long as I can suppress the democratic newspapers, I will admit it no matter how much money you spend, and I don’t care how much you corrupt.
Ding Kuichu came to the newspaper office triumphantly and summoned his subordinates to give lectures. There were about a hundred people standing in the dark, all of whom were royal talents from all over the country. To serve here, you must meet three conditions: first, your writing skills must be good; second,
You must be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor; thirdly, you must be politically sensitive.
"We, the Daming Daily, are the official newspaper, the mouthpiece of the emperor, and control the direction of the government. Today I will set down three rules for you: you are not allowed to say anything that is not beneficial to His Majesty the Emperor; you should resolutely counterattack any articles that criticize the government; you can only
Praise positive things, but no negative content is allowed."
"Bah bang bang!"
Ding Kuichu was training vigorously when he was suddenly interrupted by several rounds of applause. He couldn't help but be furious, who was so unruly that he dared to interrupt his instruction!
When I turned around and took a look, I was shocked to see that it was the emperor who was personally inspecting.
"I respectfully welcome the Holy Master," he hurriedly led a group of royal penmen to kneel down and salute.
"Flat body!"
Zhu Hengjia smiled warmly and encouraged: "Mr. Ding just said it very well. The Ming Dynasty Daily is the mouthpiece of the emperor and controls the direction of the government. Since it is my mouthpiece, you must cheer for me! You all, sir."
The pillar of the country, encourage him!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your encouragement!"
In the passionate atmosphere, "Da Ming Daily" was born. Because it only praised the positive aspects of society and avoided talking about the dark sides, the newspaper was also jokingly called: "Peach Blossom Spring News" by the people.
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The suppression of democrats has not stopped.
After the last press censorship bureau was set up to trigger a civil uprising, Zhu Hengjia gave in on the surface, but was angry on the inside and kept some people's small accounts.
After the situation calmed down for a few months, the emperor showed his fangs, fabricated some trumped-up charges, and arrested the troublemakers from all over the country. He killed more than 20 people and exiled more than 300 people before he could relieve his hatred.
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They also suppressed some bookstores that published the most progressive books. For government-run books, officials were dismissed; for privately-run books, heavy taxes were levied, which would definitely disrupt business.
In later generations, there was a democratic fighter, known as "Yang Yang Da Ming", who was extremely angry at Emperor Guangwu's perverse actions and suppressed freedom of speech. He wrote a poem to satirize:
"Remembering the King and Grandson Tyrant"
The people's thieves Guangwu are too rampant,
Even better than Qin Shihuang back then.
Why fear dark clouds covering the sun.
Look ahead.
There will be a time when there will be no emperor.