Zhao Xu said something, and the tenants' practice of law was basically settled.
What everyone was worried about before was Zhao Xu's attitude.
If Xu Zun was just happy, most people wouldn't take it to heart, but at this time, these words are very sensitive.
Did Zhao Xu ask Xu Zun to say this?
This is the key.
Everyone was making so much noise and shouting, in fact, they were just hoping to lure Zhao Xu out to express his position.
He never expected that Zhao Xu would be summoned out despite the numerous calls, but that a tabloid would seduce Zhao Xu out.
And Zhao Xu's attitude was very clear that the imperial court would not do this.
Everyone was relieved.
How could they imagine that there are actually two triangular relationships hidden in it.
Zhang Fei, Xu Zun and Sima Guang form a triangle.
Zhang Fei, Xu Zun and Zhao Xu form another triangle.
What Sima Guang intended was that the promulgation of this regulation would not cause too many obstacles.
And what Zhao Xu is planning is this tabloid, which is the power of public opinion in the future.
Because Zhao Xu also discovered from that lawsuit how important the right of public opinion is.
The public resentment caused by the tenant incident was actually dominated by public opinion.
Yes, the court was not clean, but the landlords were by no means white lotuses. However, the court was in an extremely unfavorable situation at that time, and the landlords were obviously unkind, but they were able to gain the advantage of public opinion.
In Beijing, it can be reversed through a lawsuit.
But what about locally?
The minister's mouth is the emperor's mouth, and the minister's eyes are the emperor's eyes.
This made Zhao Xu feel trapped.
The Song Dynasty did not have the soil to cultivate Dongchang and Xichang. Because of the eunuch chaos at the end of the Tang Dynasty, the Song Dynasty emperors were very wary of eunuchs. As well as the ancestral laws of the Song Dynasty, it was destined that eunuchs would find it difficult to monopolize power, even the great eunuch Tong Guan.
, in fact, it was just like that. The real power at that time was Prime Minister Cai Jing, who played the tricks. This old man was the leader of the six thieves, and it was never said that any eunuch could be superior to the Prime Minister.
This led Zhao Xu to believe that he had to have a special mouthpiece among the people to speak for himself. He could not rely entirely on ministers. Of course, he did not think of relying on eunuchs.
The tabloid strategy provided by Zhang Fei satisfies Zhao Xu's ambition very well.
However, no one could have imagined that this set of procedures would lead to the birth of tabloids.
After the meeting, they were doubly surprised. They thought it was the sensation caused by the tabloids that attracted the emperor's attention and led to this meeting.
This tabloid is just a stroke of genius.
The key is that Sima Guang strategized and won by surprise.
The ministers gave Sima Guang another rainbow fart.
The article is so well written.
This article can solve everyone's worries, isn't it?
Sima Guang, the conservative leader, became stronger because of this.
Sima Guang didn't notice the tacit understanding between Zhao Xu and Zhang Fei, because he also felt a little guilty now, and there was something fishy going on.
He wanted to turn over this page, so he returned to the Court of Justice and immediately convened a meeting to continue discussing the amendment of the tenant laws, hoping for a speedy resolution.
He believed that the time was ripe for such a commotion.
This matter was so violent that if the big landowners threatened the court with dismissal of their tenant farmers in the future, it would really be a slap in the face of their scholar-bureaucrats, and it would also prove that Xu Zun was right.
Sima Guang didn't need to take action, the scholar-bureaucrats would stop it.
The court has already predicted your actions, but you still do it. Isn't that stupid?
Although Sima Guang wanted to keep a low profile, this had already aroused the attention and vigilance of the reformists.
"Teacher, this matter is by no means that simple."
After Lu Huiqing learned about the emperor's attitude, he was very worried. "Sima Shi's articles are full of selfishness, and now his articles are highly praised. They can confuse people's hearts and must be stopped. Otherwise,
It’s not good for our new law!”
Wang Anshi nodded and said: "I have thought of this too, what are your countermeasures?"
Lu Huiqing said: "My mentor, why don't you also write an article advocating the concept of the new law, and then let Zhang San help my mentor print it."
Wang Anshi stroked his beard and shook his head: "But it doesn't work."
Lu Huiqing was stunned, "Why?"
Wang Anshi said: "No matter what Zhang San said, he is a businessman after all. Reform is a major national event, so how can it be controlled by businessmen? Articles must be written, but they cannot be published in tabloids, but should be published in the imperial newspaper.
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After a pause, he added: "And I heard that Zhang San's tabloid can be sold for dozens of pennies per copy. If Di's newspaper can be as popular, it can also increase revenue for the country, killing two birds with one stone."
He is really an amazing person. He doesn't care about his family's financial situation, but when he thinks about the country, he really thinks about it very carefully. He even thinks about things like making money by selling newspapers.
Of course, this also reflects his governing philosophy, that the state should control everything, including public opinion.
Lu Huiqing frowned and said, "But the Di newspaper has to pass various inspections. I'm afraid it's too late."
Wang Anshi said: "I will ask the officials to get my article passed quickly."
For Wang Anshi and others, the first consideration is definitely political influence, but for businessmen, the first consideration is interests.
This tabloid was so popular that it was impossible to live without it. So that afternoon, people from major restaurants came to Zhang Fei and asked to sell them a few more copies. Everyone in the store had already left. Next, I asked about Ming'er.
Is there anything new?
Office.
"Zhiqian, get out of the way, I have to meet guests."
"No."
Xu Zhiqian stood in front of the door: "Unless you promise me, I can't send out the remaining two issues."
Zhang Fei said: "How can that be done? If you print it but don't distribute it, wouldn't it be a waste of money?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "I wrote this article, and I have the right not to publish it. You are committing piracy. As Erbi, you cannot break the law."
Hey! Who can tell you the truth between husband and wife? Zhang Fei stepped forward, picked up Xu Zhiqian and carried her on his shoulders. Although this woman was tall, she was as light as a cat.
"Ah! What are you doing? Put me down quickly."
"Put you down? This is really a tiger that doesn't show off its power. You treat me like a sick cat."
"Snapped!"
Zhang Fei slapped Xu Zhiqian's tunics, and a bright light flashed in his eyes, oh, this feels good, it's really flexible.
Xu Zhiqian was stunned, but no one had ever treated her like this before, so she immediately became furious, "Zhang San, you are a scoundrel, I can't spare you."
When he spoke harshly, his hands and feet kept beating.
Zhang Fei raised his foot and hooked the door, closing it.
"What are you doing?"
After a stick of incense.
Xu Zhiqian sat on Zhang Fei's lap, with her hands on his chest, her cheeks flushed, and she was panting, "Okay, can we be reasonable?"
Zhang Fei snorted: "Who can tell you the truth? Don't."
"you."
Xu Zhiqian said: "But if you do this, it will really embarrass me. The name is not true. Why should I report it to the literary world for comment? It will only make people laugh."
Zhang Fei explained: "Zhiqian, don't forget why I wanted to run this tabloid in the first place. This is an excellent opportunity that I can't let go in vain.
Moreover, don’t think too highly of yourself. I have never thought of recommending your article to Mr. Fu, Mr. Han and others. It won’t affect anything, it just adds a little entertainment to everyone.”
Xu Zhiqian said: "But everyone outside is talking about my article and Bachelor Sima's article."
Zhang Fei said sincerely: "This is just a coincidence. If two newspapers are published at the same time, it will of course cause discussion. Tomorrow, only yours will be published, so this phenomenon will not happen."
Xu Zhiqian shook her head and said: "No, just thinking about it makes me panic."
She just wanted to help Xu Zun beforehand, but she didn't expect that it would turn out like this. It was really an exaggeration.
Zhang Fei thought for a while and said: "In this case, let's just say that this is what I meant, and you are just a ghostwriter. Anyway, everyone knows that we have always been a husband and wife, and you are the ghostwriter of my papers."
"Who will follow your husband like a wife?" Xu Zhiqian spat, "Aren't you afraid of being embarrassed?"
Zhang Fei said: "I am the man who wrote, 'There is no way out of ecstasy, the west wind blows behind the curtain, and people are thinner than yellow flowers.'"
"Copied!"
"you."
Zhang Fei gently patted her chest and said, "Okay, okay, I can copy it, you can always let me go."
Xu Zhiqian glared at him, "It seems like you won't let me go."
"ah?"
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, then let go of his arms holding her, "Sorry, sorry, I couldn't help myself."
Xu Zhiqian stood up, tidied up a little, and then warned: "You have to make it clear that I am just a ghostwriter."
"Be sure to make it clear."
"besides."
"what else?"
"We are not allowed to fight again in the future!"
Speaking of what happened next, Xu Zhiqian's face turned red.
Zhang Fei saw that she was so pretty that he really didn't want to go out to work anymore. He suddenly pulled her over and kissed her hard on her pretty red lips, "No hitting, just touching."
As he spoke, his big hand squeezed gently again.
Then he ran out the door.
"Ah! You are a scoundrel, seeking death!"
When he came to the lobby, Zhang Fei personally negotiated with Fan Zheng and other shopkeepers of major restaurants to meet their needs one by one. He also printed some articles by Sima Grand Master to supplement them. At the same time, the second issue, No. 1, will be provided in the next two days.
Give them the content of three issues.
The price remains unchanged.
Fan Zheng and others are also quite satisfied with this.
They are not willing to subscribe for a month. This tabloid is selling well, but it is just on the cusp of the storm. Who knows whether it will still attract customers once the popularity is over!
After catching this wave of heat, that's almost it.
They only looked at the surface, but did not know that Sima Guang's article was selling well, which was not good news for the reformists, and the matter was definitely not over.
As the leader of the reformist group, Wang Anshi was also very talented. There are very few people in history who can compare with his articles.
Sima Guang launched an attack from this point, and Wang Anshi could not remain indifferent.
The advantage is mine.
In the afternoon of that day, he wrote an article. On the surface it was about current affairs, but in fact it was a propaganda against the draft law and the equal loss law.
In the evening, Zhao Xu came to him to discuss matters, and he showed it to Zhao Xu.
Zhao Xu really couldn't put it down after reading it. Every sentence was to the point, and the analysis was very thorough, and there was not a single superfluous word. It was so enjoyable to read the article. He really praised it from the bottom of his heart and said: "I am afraid that Mr. Guan Zhong is only as talented as Guan Zhong and
Only Han's healing power can be compared."
Guan Zhong was a genius in governing the country, but his literary talent was not as good as yours. Han Yu's articles were good, but his ability in governing the country was not as good as yours. Only by combining the two can we compete with them.
This is really high praise.
Wang Anshi also had a strong desire to win and asked shamelessly: "How does it compare to Sima Junshi's article?"
In the main hall, if you praise Sima Guang so much, then that's right. You will always be disappointed. We are close friends.
Zhao Xu was stunned and said: "Although Bachelor Sima is also talented, he is still slightly inferior to Sir."
Reasonable!
Only then did Wang Anshi feel satisfied, so he said: "To be honest with your Majesty, I actually insist on competing with Sima Junshi. I wrote this article mainly to promote my new law."
Zhao Xu understood it as soon as he heard it. He also saw that Sima Guang's article contained a lot of private information, so he said: "Sir, do you want to print this article in a tabloid?"
Wang Anshi said: "I want to publish it in the Di newspaper."
Zhao Xu was stunned and asked: "Why?"
Wang Anshi said: "Your Majesty has decided to reform the law. Naturally, the new law represents the imperial court, and it is more appropriate to publish it in the imperial newspaper."
Sima Guang's article only represents him personally. I represent the imperial court, which is different.
Zhao Xu nodded and said, "Just follow what you said."
Wang Anshi looked happy and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhao Xu suddenly asked: "By the way, I came to see you today because I want to discuss with you the candidates for Kaifeng Mansion."
After hearing this, Wang Anshi breathed a sigh of relief. The tax department had not communicated with him, which always made him feel a little uneasy. Now that the emperor took the initiative to discuss with him the candidates for the Kaifeng Mansion, this undoubtedly proved that Zhao Xu was still the same as before. support him.
But he really hadn't thought about it before. He thought that Zhao Xu had other plans at that time. He thought for a while and said, "I think Zeng Zigu is qualified for this position."
There really was no mediocrity in this period. Zeng Zigu was Zeng Gong, who was also a member of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties. He once had a literary acquaintance with Wang Anshi, and the two had a very good friendship.
Historically, Lu Gongzhu later turned to Sima Guang, but Zeng Gong was quite supportive of Wang Anshi. The key is that Zeng Gong was not only talented, but also very capable.
Zhao Xu's eyes lit up and he nodded frequently: "Although Mr. Zeng may be a little lacking in qualifications, he has served as a judicial officer and served in the army many times. He is famous for his understanding of laws and regulations and his ability to impose appropriate sentences. At present, he is indeed a good candidate. "
Zeng Gong is still serving as a general magistrate in Yuezhou and has not yet become a local magistrate. Logically speaking, he cannot be directly promoted to the Kaifeng Prefecture, but now that justice has been upheld, it has become more and more critical.
Quan knew that Kaifeng Mansion must be very proficient in laws.
Zeng Gong was well-known for his legal attainments. Based on this, Zhao Xu felt that this candidate was a good candidate.
Of course, he mainly used this to appease Wang Anshi and prove that I still support you.
He was also afraid that the matter with the Tax Department would cause Wang Anshi to misunderstand.