Daming: Grandpa Emperor, please get up and sit on my throne!

As many servants in Zuihe Tower came one after another with the latest newspapers into their masters' boxes.

An old man in a long robe with gray hair and beard, holding a newspaper, slowly climbed onto the stands that had been prepared for him and sat down. He immediately sparked a heated discussion throughout the Zuihe Tower.

It's hard to queue up to buy newspapers.

Most people come here naturally to hear first-hand news.

Some people were waiting to read the latest installment of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, some were waiting to hear the funny stories and jokes in the newspaper, some were waiting to read the latest political figures in the newspaper and listen to other people's comments, and so on...

In an era when there were very few entertainment activities, simply selling a newspaper was as lively as a concert in later generations.

Until the gavel sounded with a "bang".

The noise and bustle in Zuihelou gradually died down, and everyone's eyes turned expectantly to the man reading the newspaper on the stage.

Mr. Newspaper Reader unfolded the newspaper and began with his customary opening remarks: "After much anticipation, the sixth issue of 'Common People's Media Daily' has finally been released. I wonder what popular articles and hilarious anecdotes it contains this time? What happened next in 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes'? Let's find out!"

I saw him glance through the newspaper first.

Then, he looked a little strange, his eyes flickered for a moment, and he raised his head and said solemnly: "Today... let's start with a political news!"

As soon as these words came out.

There was an uproar of dissatisfaction in Zuihe Tower.

Someone immediately started to criticize.

"No! What's going on? Don't we always read the latest episode of The Legend of the Condor Heroes first? Everyone is waiting to read it!"

"That's right! Read the novel first!"

"At the very least, just reminisce about those relaxing little stories!"

"..."

The people present were of mixed quality. Generally speaking, only those who dressed like literati, considered themselves to have a broad mind and were well-read were interested in the contents related to the summary of political leaders. Of course, more popular were dramatic and interesting contents such as novels.

In the past, these contents were read first based on popularity and popularity.

This sudden change naturally dissatisfied those who had been waiting for a decade and anxiously awaiting the sequel.

Fortunately, Mr. Reading the Newspaper seemed to have anticipated this.

He immediately slammed the gavel: "Bang——" and made everyone quiet down for a while.

Then he stood up with a serious expression, his eyes narrowed slightly. "Everyone, calm down! Although this matter involves important court affairs, I dare to guarantee it with my decades of storytelling and my reputation. It will definitely be worth listening to! Please listen patiently and make your own judgment."

This person can sit in Zuihe Tower on the bank of Qinhuai River and read the newspaper. He must have rich experience. He used to be a storyteller and now he reads newspapers. He has a certain reputation.

Everyone saw that he was so serious and solemn.

They all became curious: "This Zhang Kui is a veteran storyteller. What exactly is in this newspaper?"

"I'd like to hear what's going on. Could it be that our Majesty has done something again? He was planting flowers and grass and refining elixirs before, so what is he going to do now?" someone guessed directly.

After all, Zhu Yunhuan did not prohibit public discussion, and the people became much bolder in their discussions. Some of the political news that caused a sensation in the past... were basically because Zhu Yunhuan had done something again.

When the discussion reached this point, everyone here couldn't help but show an indescribable expression, shaking their heads helplessly, and even sighing.

The ones who reacted the most strongly were the literati, scholars, and intellectuals in Confucian robes, and they all looked indignant.

Among this group of people, those who made it to the imperial examination list were the ones who frequently participated in the imperial court and voted on proposals, while those who did not make the list still had the reserve of a scholar, and they loved to recite poems and write couplets in teahouses and taverns, discuss current politicians, and talk about how to govern the country.