Great Song

There was a river burst in Hebei a month ago, and now the big earthquake has caused the Yellow River to burst, and tens of thousands of victims have been displaced.While allocating money and food, disaster relief and peace of mind.The celestial phenomena frequently change dramatically, and the root cause must be found out.The Son of Heaven has just ascended the throne, so what's wrong?There must be a traitor in the court, which aroused the dissatisfaction of the heavens.Therefore, Prime Minister Han Qi Han Xianggong, who was born in Hebei and has been a prime minister for ten years, and is still nostalgic for his prime minister, has become the target of criticism.

Snowflakes flew to the emperor's case like bullets.Han Qi submitted a letter to resign, but the emperor did not ask him to stay this time, and he was removed from the position. He was appointed as the Jiedu envoy of Zhen'an and Wu Shengjun, and he was sentenced to the Daming Mansion and allowed to do it cheaply.

Daming Mansion is the hardest hit in Hebei today.With Han Qi's skills, he will be able to resettle the victims and stabilize the border town.Most importantly, the position of prime minister, which Han Qi had occupied for ten years, was finally vacant.

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"I never thought that there would be a big earthquake in Hebei." Looking at the young man in front of him, Han Qi could not help but sigh.It can be said that man's calculation is not as good as heaven's calculation. The emperor just made up his mind and planned to prepare for the national debt, when such a major event happened.The public opinion is raging, and the people are displaced, how can he continue to be attached to the aspect?

"Hebei Bian County should also be guarded by important ministers like Uncle." How could Han Miao not know what Han Qi was thinking, but at this point in the matter, there was no other way.After hesitating for a moment, he asked again, "Will the new newspaper be published that day?"

"Next." Han Qi immediately said, "This time, Fu Yanguo is the successor. This person once presided over the Qingli New Deal with the old man and Fan Wenzheng. .It must not last long."

Upon hearing this, Han Miao understood.Fu Bi presided over the negotiations between the Song and Liao Dynasties that year, which avoided the cession of land and the rise of troops, but also increased the imperial court currency.It is not difficult to see from this that he still prefers to negotiate peace rather than mobilize troops.And now the emperor's heart is Hehuang, how can he allow such a peacemaker to serve as prime minister for a long time?

Then promoting the issuance of national debt has become a top priority.Only national debt can keep Han Qi, the initiator, in the heart of the emperor for a long time.

Han Miao said solemnly: "The boy will definitely do his best."

He was about to leave Beijing soon, and continued to run the newspaper, so Han Miao had no one to rely on.He also agreed so happily that Han Qi secretly praised him in his heart.This son is really bold and careful, and he is a trustworthy person.Nodding in satisfaction, he added another sentence: "The third envoy, Tang Jie, will also enter the Political Affairs Hall this time. If you have any important matters, you can also discuss with him."

It seems that Tang Jie is Han Qi's Olympic aid in the court.Han Miao nodded knowingly. The new minister had a good relationship with Qiong'er, and he was known as a man of integrity, honesty and integrity.Han Qi thought highly of him, and was afraid that he would use him to suppress Wang Anshi so that he would return to court one day.To speak now is to ask him to use Tang Jie as his backer.

"Thank you uncle for your advice." Han Miao smiled slightly, it seemed that Han Qi still valued him.But even without a backer, he would continue to run this newspaper.After all, this is also Qiong'er's reliance, how can she give up halfway?

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There was a turmoil in the imperial court, and the change of the two governments caused countless troubles.After dealing with the affairs at hand, Zhao Xu did not forget to find Su Song and asked, "Su Qing, is the gunpowder warehouse okay?"

Dynamite is most afraid of vibration.Now in order to make guns and mines, gunpowder manufacturers have produced a lot of explosives and ammunition, all of which are stored in warehouses.If something goes wrong, not to mention pacifying Hehuang, I am afraid that even the making of cannons will be resisted by the courtiers.How could he not ask more questions?

"The warehouse is fine." Su Song said immediately, "After the first earthquake, I followed Ling Xiaozi's advice and reinforced the warehouse. I also put shockproof materials around the gunpowder jars. None of the jars were damaged."

Hearing this, Zhao Xu frowned and said, "Why did you do the reinforcement after the earthquake?"

Shouldn't there be no problems because of the reinforcement before the earthquake?

Su Song also wanted to report this matter, and immediately said: "Reporting to the official family, Ling Xiaozi said that there will be aftershocks after the earthquake, and I also checked a lot of historical materials, and it is true. This strengthened the warehouse and avoided hidden dangers. "

Zhao Xu suddenly regained his spirits: "He really said that? Could it be that there is some magic method for predicting earthquakes? Come here, hurry up and declare Clerk Ling Xiao to enter the palace!"

Su Song doesn't think that Zhen Qiong can guess when the earthquake will happen.But now that the emperor is interested, it is better for him to ask in person.

Not long after, Zhen Qiong came to the Imperial Palace.Seeing people, Zhao Xu immediately said: "Does Ling Xiaozi have a way to predict earthquakes?"

ah?Zhen Qiong blinked blankly: "No. Who did the officials hear?"

Zhao Xu choked, no one really said this, but he couldn't say that he was thinking too much.Su Song hurriedly said: "Didn't Ling Xiaozi say before that there must be aftershocks after the big earthquake? At that time, there was no big earthquake in Hebei. I don't know how Ling Xiaozi knew that there would be a big earthquake?"

oh.Zhen Qiong understood now: "I didn't know there would be a big earthquake. It's just that the small earthquake in Tokyo has been happening for more than two years, and there is no big earthquake nearby, so I always feel something is wrong. Let's just guess."

This is really baseless statement.Zhao Xu couldn't help but said again: "After that, will there be another big earthquake?"

"I don't know about this. But I vaguely remember that after a major earthquake, there will be frequent aftershocks and heavy rains. These are the accompanying celestial phenomena, which can easily cause disasters and epidemics, so we have to prevent them. There are also frequent earthquakes. There are also areas with less occurrence. Major earthquakes often occur in places with frequent occurrence. If there is a major earthquake in one place, you will feel the tremor in a closer place. You might as well check the historical data so that you can make calculations." Zhen Qiong this time Said in detail.

The Taoist temple he was in back then was occasionally shaken.Master has been nagging all the year round, saying that fortunately they are not in an earthquake-prone area, so they are much stronger than Sichuan and Shu.As for why the earthquake happened, the academicians didn't discuss the reason, and he really didn't know anything.

Su Song immediately said: "in the fourth year of Jingyou, the capital was shaken, and it stopped in a short while. Later, it was reported that Dingxiang was the same day, and it lasted for five days. The earthquake in Tokyo was affected. This time it was also an earthquake in Damingfu. It caused a small earthquake in Beijing, and what Ling Xiaozi said should be true."

Of course, Zhao Xu knew about the great earthquake in the Renzong Dynasty.The earthquake in Dingxiang destroyed houses, killed animals, and even caused a major epidemic.Unexpectedly, the earthquake in Tokyo was also affected by it.But these words somewhat reassured Zhao Xu.As long as there is no major earthquake in Tokyo City, there will be no turmoil in the country.And this statement also proves that it was not because there was a traitor in the court, or because he wanted to change the law of his ancestors, so he was punished by heaven.It was only affected by the earthquake.

After thinking for a while, he gave another order: "Order someone to look up the historical data, write down the locations where the earthquake happened, and draw them on the map, so I can have a good idea."

This kind of astronomical phenomenon is more difficult to infer than solar and lunar eclipses.Zhao Xu was really a little afraid of this.The sky is hard to bully, and it also makes the heart of a strong country in his heart even more victorious.If one can become a wise and virtuous ruler, will there be fewer natural disasters and visions?

After understanding the question, Zhao Xu also breathed a sigh of relief, smiled and said to Zhen Qiong: "I have Lao Ling Xiaozi. I don't know what you have been up to lately?"

These words about the earthquake and aftershocks are quite useful to Zhao Xu.It is precisely because of this that he intends to use the name of the appropriation to give Baoying Guan and Zhen Qiong some rewards.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Zhen Qiong beamed with joy and said: "I'm studying movable type printing. I use lead blocks to make a type model, engrave each character on it, and stick it with glue when the time comes. The typesetting is very fast." It’s good, and it can be reused, which is very convenient!”

Zhao Xu was a little dazed: "Using lead to make typefaces? Why is it so wasteful?"

That's lead!Isn't wood engraving not enough?Could it be that the engraver could not be found?No, he is a Taoist priest, what should he do to study engraving?

"My family, Mr. Han, runs a tabloid. It will come out in three days. How troublesome is it to engrave it? Isn't this for his concern." Zhen Qiong found someone to show off, but after finishing speaking, he remembered something and quickly added a sentence , "By the way, the money is all paid by officials Han, not the funds of Baoying Temple."

No... What kind of tabloid would spend such effort and money?Zhao Xu blinked, and suddenly remembered something: "That newspaper, isn't it called Rixin Daily?"

"Isn't that right! Do you also subscribe to the official newspaper?" Zhen Qiong immediately became interested and hurriedly asked.

"Cough. I just heard someone mention it." Zhao Xu coughed.He did hear Han Qi mention this matter, but he didn't take it to heart.How useful can tabloids be to national policy?It's just an idle pen.Who would have expected that the newspaper run by Ling Xiaozi's family members would use lead type to make the typefaces in such a way.How many characters should be engraved and how much lead is enough?Such a large sum of money does not require the court's money, so he is really loyal to the emperor.

Before he finished feeling, Zhen Qiong sighed: "Oh, the official Han told me recently that he wanted to open up some sales channels and sell newspapers in other places. If it can be placed in the post station, it would be great to ship it with the mansion newspaper." .It should save a lot of money.”

Su Song, who was standing aside, almost coughed.This path is too bold!What is the post office for?That is an important channel for issuing official letters and residence reports, controlling hundreds of officials, and conveying military information.How can we allow the private tabloids to take up post power?

Zhao Xu also sternly said: "This is no joke!"

Startled by him, Zhen Qiong hurriedly said: "No, it's okay, my family, Mr. Han, has money, so just spend more."

Hearing this, Zhao Xu felt weird.According to the Rixin Daily, it was also done to regain Hehuang. Regardless of whether it was useful or not, it was always the sincerity of the Han family.Now that the two of them contribute money and efforts, but I turn a blind eye to it, wouldn't it cool the hearts of loyal ministers?

Slowing down his tone, Zhao Xu said: "Wait for me to read the tabloid first. If it is done well, I will reward you two later."

Hearing this, Zhen Qiong became happy again: "Thanks to the officials! But the tabloids are mainly worried about the official Han. Just reward him!"

This gesture of not taking credit made Zhao Xu laugh.How good would it be if there were such humble people who didn't take credit for it in the court?

Su Song on the side was a little dumbfounded.He published many articles in newspapers under his pseudonym.When the time comes, the emperor will take a look at it, so it's not easy to explain.Just pretend not to know about it.

Wait until Zhen Qiong and Su Song retreat.Zhao Xu said to the waiter beside him: "Go to the market and buy some daily newspapers, I want to read them."

The servant took the order and came back with a stack of papers in a short time.Zhao Xu picked it up and looked at it, and was surprised: "The word 'Ri Xin Bao' in the title is not badly written? Who is it..."

Well, before he could ask, he saw Mi Fu's name below.I always feel that this name is a bit familiar.But after all, it was just a good handwriting, so he didn't pay much attention to it, and continued to read it.After a while, there was another slap on the table: "This theory is exactly what I want!"

Although his goal is Tang Taizong, the situation Tang Xuanzong is facing is indeed more similar to him.If Tang Xuanzong's great cause can be achieved and the lost ground can be recovered, it doesn't seem to be too bad?Moreover, the first article of this issue is simple and meaningful, with some basic skills.Even if it is not as good as those courtiers in the court, it is not bad.It's a talent.

After looking at the signature under the article, Zhao Xu picked up a pen and wrote "Li Gefei" on the screen.Although it is smaller, but there will always be a day to see it in the future.I don't know if Li Gefei has passed the Jinshi exam.

After writing down the life, Zhao Xu continued to read, "The Biography of Su Dingfang"?Su Lie is also a famous general in Lingyan Pavilion, if he can get such a good general, why worry about the injustice of the border?Zhao Xu could only see his heart fluttering, and sighed softly.I only hope that Wang Shao, whom he wants to make great use of, will also have a general talent like Su Lie.

Continuing to turn back, there are several essays and anecdotes in the market.These have nothing to do with He Huang, but Zhao Xu rarely looked into it.Just like this page after page, issue after issue, I don't know how long it took to finish reading a stack of newspapers.

Really, very interesting.

Blinking, Zhao Xu had to admit.This tabloid is quite different from the usual mansion newspapers, especially the essays written by Meng Xisheng, and the following market stories.After all, Zhao Xu also grew up in Tokyo.Looking at these, he can still recall what he saw and heard when he was young, but it is much more vivid than this cold palace wall.

The person who runs the newspaper has spent a lot of time.Unable to bear it, Zhao Xu asked, "How much does this newspaper sell for?"

"Back to the official's house, a copy of [-] Wen, once every three days." The servant beside him hurriedly replied.

"So cheap?" Zhao Xu was shocked.How long will it take to make a set of movable lead type to recoup the cost?This really does not spare one's life for the country!No wonder Ling Xiaozi looked down just now, wanting to borrow Yili.

Of course, the post office cannot be borrowed.But such a good tabloid, if more people read it, is also useful to Hehuang.After thinking about it, Zhao Xu said: "From now on, all the palaces will subscribe to this newspaper. First, order... er, [-] copies. Each palace will share some, just for entertainment. And my royal case, also put it one serving."

Although five hundred shares is not much, the meaning it represents is different.As long as he subscribes to the newspaper, it is inevitable that all government offices must follow suit.How many government offices are there in the capital?If there are more people buying, can't you make more money?Besides, this is also paving the way for the Battle of Hehuang, and it happens to test the minds of the courtiers.

With such a commendation, if you think about coming to that trail, you will be grateful, right?

Zhao Xu smiled complacently.

The author has something to say: Kaifeng is located on the edge of the North China earthquake belt, there are not many major earthquakes, but there are still some small earthquakes.In the first two years of Xining, there were frequent earthquakes, and it was indeed not very stable.