"That doesn't necessarily mean rebellion? Maybe, maybe..." Changsun Wuji wanted to give an example to refute, but he really couldn't think of a suitable one.
Li Mu helped him out and said: "No matter what the purpose is, he prints privately without going through the government. He must have selfish motives and is worried that he will not pass the government's review. If you want to establish the majesty of the imperial court, you must prohibit private printing.
Since it must be banned, it must be banned, otherwise as long as there are loopholes left, it will be a hidden danger!”
Although Changsun Wuji still felt that it was inappropriate, he knew that he could not talk about it anymore, otherwise it would offend Li Shimin's sensitive nerves. Seeing that Changsun Wuji remained silent, Li Shimin nodded and said: "Newspapers and printing
The matter has no impact on the people's livelihood, so there is no harm in banning it. I'm sure, Li Mu, please tell me, how to solve the second problem raised by the auxiliary machine?"
"This matter cannot be resolved."
"No way?" Li Shimin said angrily: "Since it can't be solved, what's the use of what you just said?"
"This matter cannot be solved, but there are workarounds. In Chang'an City, the court can publish the 'Da Tang Daily', and in places a little further away, it can choose major daily events and print 'Da Tang Daily' for ten days.
"Xun Bao", and further away, it will be changed to "Datang Monthly". The news can still be delivered, but it will be more streamlined and slower. When the newspaper becomes mature in the future, it can be spread in the five capitals such as Luoyang, the eastern capital.
Each city should run a newspaper, so that all five cities can spread the news together, and the news will be delivered faster."
"This is also a way." Li Shimin's face softened, and he suddenly thought of something, and said: "Li Mu, you said this, but you didn't say who compiled the daily content of this newspaper. I read the content you compiled today, and I know that
These are some provocative words, you can’t print this kind of thing every day.”
Li Mu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, even if you let me take responsibility, I don't have the time. I think that writing is a literary matter, and literary matters need to be done by literati. Doesn't your Majesty have a Hongwen Hall, a Chongwen Hall and an Imperial College? Those things?
Doctors, students, and professors have nothing to do all day long, so why not leave it to them and make the most of it?"
"But……"
"I know what your Majesty is worried about. If your Majesty is worried that their articles are biased, it doesn't matter. You can let them check and balance each other."
“What are checks and balances?”
"When selecting people to write an article, students from poor families should choose one, students from noble families should choose one, students from high-ranking families should choose one, and all forces should choose one. Then let them make an article about one thing, and then vote for each other, and choose the one with the most votes.
By publishing it in one publication, although bias cannot be completely avoided, it can be greatly reduced."
Li Shimin pursed his lips and thought for a while, then said: "This can reduce bias, but I'm afraid that if they don't do their best, if they are passive and sabotage..."
"Your Majesty, what do you think is the purpose of these students studying every day?"
"It's natural to take the imperial examination and enter the official career."
"Your Majesty, why don't you give them the right to sit in as a public servant, and after a while, select the truly talented among them and reward them with an official position? In this way, many students will flock to you!"
Li Shimin laughed loudly, pointed at Li Mu and said: "It seems that you can come up with so many ideas even if you are injured at home. Okay, I will give you a chance to see if this is feasible or not, in one month
I will see the effect in time. If it is feasible, I will set up an official office to take charge of this matter. If it is not feasible, I will treat it as a student taking the exam. When you are healed, you can choose students to write articles. I will set up a...
...Well, it is the duty of walking before the emperor. One student is allowed to observe political affairs in the court every day. As for who has this opportunity, it is up to you to decide. This can also be used to alleviate the conflicts between you and the students."
Li Mu pretended not to know, and said blankly: "Your Majesty, there is no conflict between me and the students!"
"You made Kong Yingda, a descendant of Kong Sheng, faint when he was the prisoner of the Imperial College. Did you forget this so quickly?"
"Ah!" Li Mu suddenly realized and sighed: "I thought that if my skills were inferior to others, I should reflect on myself. I didn't expect that these scholars were so popular and could achieve great things! No wonder none of the civil and military officials in the dynasty were educated.
, it seems that if they study like this, they won’t be able to become very talented.”
"Don't be arrogant because of your talent!" Li Shimin said displeasedly: "Although you are talented, you must not forget that among three people, there must be someone who can teach me. Hongwen Hall, Chongwen Hall, and Imperial College are all young talents selected and selected by various places.
, should not be underestimated.”
"I know my mistake, and I accept my order."
"Okay, you can take good care of your injuries. I'm going to the stable to choose a good horse."
"ah?"
"It's not because of you." Li Shimin glared and said: "As soon as the Datang Daily published this, all Chang'an will know about Marseille. I am also a horse lover, how could I miss it? I will choose a good horse to compete for this.
Number one!"
When Li Mu heard this, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, if you compete, who dares to beat you!"
"You don't need to remind me. I will arrange people and my identity will not be revealed." Suddenly, Li Shimin paused and said: "As for the person behind the murder, I believe you already know it. Let me remind you,
If you are not sure of victory, it is okay to endure it for a while. If you continue to struggle, there may not be results."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for reminding me. My adoptive father also said the same thing."
Li Shimin said again: "I have brought you some secret gold sore medicine made by the palace. Please use it. It is made by Sun Simiao Sun Zhenren's prescription. It should be more effective than what you are using now."
"Thank you for your grace..." As he said this, Li Mu started to 'struggle' again. Li Shimin frowned and said, "Okay, stop acting, I'm leaving!"
"My butt really hurts, I can't give you the full courtesy, Your Majesty, Your Majesty..." Li Mu shouted 'sincerely', Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji had already walked away.
Bai Qiaoqiao came in from the door and said: "Husband, you can't treat His Majesty like this. What if His Majesty gets angry?"
Li Mu took Bai Qiaoqiao's hand and said: "Madam, it's useless to worry about these things. It's hard for ordinary people to fathom the heart of an emperor. Your Majesty is letting me do whatever I want now because he needs me. As long as I'm by his side, I can't be replaced."
As a person, even if I mess around a little, His Majesty will tolerate it. But if one day I am useless, no matter how humble I am, Your Majesty will still be angry. Can you understand what I mean?"
Bai Qiaoqiao nodded and said, "Husband, what if that day comes?"
"What if..." Li Mu thought for a while, then suddenly smiled and said: "When that day comes, I guess I have saved enough money, and before His Majesty bothers me, we will leave Chang'an and run far away, so that