I was fucked by Zheng Ge as soon as I crossed over
Chapter 34: Collecting Clouds and Turning Them into Paper, The Articles Are Natural and Wonderful
After getting tipsy, several people took their leave.
Li Si looked at Wei Liao in front of him and took a few quick steps to walk side by side with him.
"how?"
Wei Liao: "It's OK."
Li Si shook his head and smiled, "Hard talk."
Wei Liao was in front, leaving without looking back, his brisk steps showing his good mood.
Ever since the last time he helped Su Jinyue refute others in the court hall, he has become noticeably more active.
He seemed to have suddenly found a like-minded person and was quite optimistic about the third princess. Since she appeared in the court, Ying Zheng seemed to have become less annoying, and he was also willing to say a few more words during court meetings.
He was in a good mood and was looking forward to tomorrow's court meeting, thinking that it would be another lively occasion.
Indeed, it was just as he expected.
On the second day of court meeting, when the ministers heard the news, they expressed their feelings one after another. Some of them rose up in resistance for their own interests, secret collusion, or simply disliked the third princess.
There was no use for these soft-spoken people to come on stage. The doctors represented by Confucianism directly responded with criticism.
I have to say, they are quite cute when they are not targeting themselves.
Opponents were silenced and the matter was finalized.
Shaozuofu worked overtime all night to typeset and print, and finally printed enough after two days. The postmen rushed to distribute it to counties and prefectures across the country.
The first day of next month is a good day.
This day was originally an ordinary day, but it was recorded in history because of the proclamation of Xuanzhengtai.
All counties and prefectures of the Qin Dynasty announced their policies at the same time on this day.
At noon, common soldiers, gentry, merchants and scholars all gathered under the Xuanzheng Terrace, looking at the county magistrate, county lieutenant and county magistrate on the Terrace.
The county magistrate took the sealed slender bamboo tube from the postman and carefully unsealed it.
As he moved, a roll of white brocade-like silk slowly slid out of the bamboo tube.
Some people had already started whispering under the stage.
"That white paper is the one made by the Third Princess, right? I heard it's as white as snow, and it's true."
"It's really white. Look, it's about to unfold."
The county magistrate on the stage had already taken out the entire paper tube. The county lieutenant next to him stepped forward and took the other end of the paper tube. The two of them slowly unfolded the paper tube and posted it on the wooden display stand of the Xuanzheng platform.
"Open it and you'll see it's actually written on it. Look at the words on it, they're clearly visible. Wonderful, wonderful!"
"Hush, don't talk, listen to the magistrate's announcement."
The county magistrate quickly glanced through the entire decree while it was being posted. He looked at the county lieutenant excitedly and met his red eyes.
He suppressed his excitement, took a few deep breaths, calmed his pounding heartbeat, and turned to face the people in the audience.
"My fellow villagers, I am the magistrate of this county, and I am here today to announce my administration."
The edict of the First Emperor of Qin.
I inherit the order of heaven and guard the great foundation. I work hard day and night to promote the best governance.
The king's power is granted by God and he receives the mandate from Heaven. He will live long and prosper forever. He will be the master of the world, spread virtue to all directions, and benefit all people.
Inspired by the heavens and the earth, the gods favored her, and the gods appeared in her dreams, granting her supernatural powers. The third princess was granted the power of the gods to protect the Qin Dynasty.
Adding water to make salt can solve all problems, kneading black soil to make ink, collecting clouds to make paper, and the article is created naturally.
This is a blessing for the Great Qin and for all the people.
I have carried on the legacy of six generations, assumed the supreme authority and brought order to the world. For five hundred years, the whole world has suffered from war. Now, the war has ended and the world is at peace. I would like to congratulate all the people and celebrate together.
In the forty-eight counties of Daqin, effective immediately, the price of salt will be halved, and two out of ten taxes will be exempted for one year. All officials must strictly implement this and ensure that their policies benefit the people. This is the first of its many provisions.
When the county magistrate read this, his face flushed red. He tried hard to calm his agitated mood. Before he could continue reading, a heated discussion broke out from the audience.
"Did I hear that right? Is that true? Did you hear that?" A white-haired old man anxiously tugged at the sleeve of the person next to him. The person next to him didn't get angry and shouted, "Really, it really is a 20% tax exemption. Wouldn't that leave us with more than ten bushels of grain? We can buy meat for the New Year."
"Yes, I heard that too. The price of salt has been cut in half! Cut in half! I can buy an extra gallon of salt. Everyone in my family, young and old, can eat salt, and they'll have more energy to work with."
"That's great! The Emperor of Qin is kind. We don't have to fight anymore, and we can save food and buy salt."
"Quiet up and listen to the magistrate continue his announcement.
"Yes, there's more to come." Some common people couldn't help but wipe their eyes, looking eagerly at the white paper on the platform.
The county magistrate had calmed down by now and continued to read the imperial edict aloud.
Secondly, he gave all the people in the world the methods of making bean sprouts, tofu, and bean juice to help them solve the problem of lack of vegetables in winter. He also had a method of raising pigs to fatten them quickly and remove the smell. Anyone who raised pigs at home could keep them for their own consumption, and they could also buy and sell them easily.
Third, from now on, all schools, academies, and colleges across the country may receive free books, paper, and writing materials from the county government office. The Great Qin Academy will be established in Xianyang City, and all talented individuals are welcome to attend. Those who are beneficial to the common people may apply for a room at the Xianyang Academy, where they will be offered instruction and guidance. After three years of study and passing the final examination, students may enter the imperial court and contribute to the long-term strategy of the Great Qin.
Now, I, in the name of the First Emperor, hereby issue this decree to spread it throughout the four seas, so that all people may congratulate and the world be unified.
The county magistrate's shouting had stopped, but the audience below the stage was already in chaos.
"Excellent! I bow to the Emperor of Qin and thank him for his great grace."
"What are bean sprouts? Are they delicious?"
"I heard that tofu melts in your mouth and is suitable for both young and old. It tastes even more delicious when stewed with pork."
"How do you know so clearly?"
"I went to Xianyang City with my master to see the hustle and bustle. There were so many delicious and interesting things, as well as steamed buns and steamed buns. Just smelling them could make you full."
"Really? What else is there? Tell me quickly, can you really raise pigs quickly and fatten them?"
"I've never seen pig farming, but the pork sold in the market is indeed white, fat, and huge."
At this moment, all the servants and masters who had been to Xianyang were gathered together, and people asked about the Xianyang they were talking about.
The county magistrate, the county lieutenant, and the county magistrate carefully checked whether the imperial edict was firmly affixed, and they wished they could keep it at home.
The county magistrate stroked the black characters on the imperial edict and kept muttering, "Excellent, excellent! Look at these characters. The lines flow smoothly and the font is clear. Good, very good."
"Haha, go back to the office and get some writing materials, then you can write better than him." The county lieutenant laughed and patted the county magistrate on the shoulder.
"No, no, such pure white paper, how can we waste it? I'd better practice writing on it somewhere else first."
The county magistrate looked at the still excited crowd below the stage and consoled them, "Go home and tell your neighbors about this so that everyone can have some fun together."
"Yes, thank you, magistrate, and thank you, Your Majesty."
"Let's go! I have to go back quickly to tell the old and the young at home to have an extra bowl of corn today."
Below the Xuanzheng Stage, the crowd gradually dispersed, and the county magistrate and his men also made an appointment to have a drink and slowly walked away.
This scene happened simultaneously in all parts of Daqin. The people were excited and the sound of joy could be heard in every household, just in line with the saying "universal celebration".
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