Wu, Yu and several other young scholars were discussing their future, but they were suddenly interrupted by shouting outside, which made them also stand up and look out, only to see a scholar in a light blue robe waving a newspaper and shouting something, and the other people who participated in the reading slowly gathered over.

"This is a newspaper just published today, the Li Dynasty of South Vietnam sent troops to destroy the subject country of our Great Song Dynasty and occupied the city without authorization, and also harassed the border of our Great Song Dynasty many times, looting people and property, and what is even more hateful is that Li Gongyun's father and son of the Li Dynasty actually claimed to be the emperor in China, vainly trying to sit on an equal footing with my Great Song Dynasty, it is really bold!" I saw the young man in the blue shirt waving a newspaper and shouting again.

Young people are the most enthusiastic, not to mention that this kind of topic about the emperor is the most interesting for readers, so as soon as the young man in the blue shirt finished speaking, someone next to him snatched the newspaper and then read it out loud.

Now it's getting late, and this newspaper is also an evening newspaper just published today, so no one else has read it, and they all listened very seriously at this time, and this article in the newspaper is also very sharp, not only counting the evils of the Li Dynasty, but also shaking out all the things about Li Gongyun's usurpation of the Li Dynasty, and even pointed out that the emperor despised Li Gongyun very much, but in order to stabilize the southeast, so he recognized the Li Dynasty.

In addition to the harassment of the southeast border by the Li Dynasty in the article, what made these young scholars most angry was the fact that Li Gongyun's father and son were proclaimed emperors, Li Gongyun directly called himself Li Taizu, and Li Foma was also the emperor in the Li Dynasty.

Don't underestimate a title, for the Central Plains Dynasty, there is only one emperor, and the surrounding subject countries can only be called kings, of course, the Great Song Dynasty is a little special in this period, and there is a Liao State in the north, for which the two countries have also become brothers, which is considered to recognize each other's identities, but except for the Song and Liao countries, if the emperor of any small country dares to call the emperor, it is a provocation to them, such as the party item Li Yuanhao and his son wanted to be called the emperor, but they were killed by the Great Song Dynasty and fled in embarrassment.

After the article in the newspaper was read, the young scholars around him were also excited, after all, the majesty of the emperor could not be violated, and the actions of the Li Dynasty had touched the bottom line of the emperor's rule, so this group of young people were also very angry.

The same thing happened in other parts of the capital, and with the influence of newspaper public opinion, more and more people became angry with the Li Dynasty, and even the next day, some officials wrote to the imperial court, asking the court to punish the Li Dynasty, such as cutting off the Li Dynasty's tribute.

"It's amazing, is this what your cousin said about the direction of public opinion?" In the vertical arch hall, Zhao Zhen looked at the recent notes written by officials on the matter of Li Chao, and his face couldn't help but show a surprised expression.

When the newspaper was first published, it was mainly to convey some documents of the imperial court, but at that time, Li Zhang pointed out that the newspaper would play a huge role in the guidance of public opinion, but Zhao Zhen did not have any experience of this, and it was not until the incident of the Li Dynasty that he found that he had not paid enough attention to the newspaper before.

"The role of newspapers is not limited to this, long-term newspaper guidance will even affect the direction of a country, the spirit of the subjects, etc., these need to be slowly experienced by Your Majesty in the future!" Li Zhang said with a light smile.

Hearing Li Zhang's words, Zhao Zhen also nodded in agreement, and then slapped the song on the table and said excitedly: "Now that the domestic resentment against the Li Dynasty has reached a peak, should we take advantage of the current announcement to send troops to the Li Dynasty?" ”

"No, although the anger against Li Chao has been provoked now, but it is not yet possible to send troops directly, my suggestion is to send someone to the Li Dynasty to reprimand Li Foma, and order him to immediately petition for guilt, if the other party dares to disobey, it will not be too late for us to send troops again!" Li Zhang smiled and shook his head.

"But what if Li Foma really does it, don't we have no reason to send troops?" Zhao Zhen frowned when he heard this and asked.

Maybe even Zhao Zhen himself didn't find out that since he defeated the party and the Liao State, he has become more and more belligerent, and when Li Zhang suggested sending troops to the Li Dynasty, he was still a little reluctant, but after being convinced, he couldn't wait to send troops.

"Ahem, Your Majesty, although there are some things that can be done, but you can't say it, I can guarantee that Li Foma will definitely not agree to our request, and even I suggest that the navy directly follow the envoys, if Li Foma dares to disobey, immediately order them to attack the Li Dynasty!" Li Zhang coughed dryly at the moment, and then said with a few meaningful expressions.

Zhao Zhen heard Li Zhang's words and immediately understood, he was no longer the simple prince he was back then, he had been on the throne for so many years, and he also knew a lot about some dark things, and Li Zhang's meaning was also very simple, in fact, when he sent someone to reprimand, he made people humiliate Li Foma fiercely, such as letting Li Foma kneel to welcome the envoys, personally apologize to the world, and so on.

Anyway, now the initiative is in the hands of the Great Song Dynasty, so the Great Song Dynasty envoys have many ways to provoke Li Foma, as long as Li Foma dares to disobey, it will immediately be a big army to press the border, after all, just like Li Zhang said, "If you want to add to the crime, there is no excuse."

"I understand, this matter should be left to the Imperial City Division, and then let them go by sea, and the navy will also go south with them!" Zhao Zhen immediately nodded and said, although this kind of thing is not honorable, but Li Chao is obedient to the Great Song Dynasty on the surface, but in private he sent troops to rob the population and property of the Great Song Dynasty, this kind of thing is also despicable.

Seeing that Zhao Zhen agreed, Li Zhang also nodded, the Imperial City Division was originally doing this kind of dirty work, and they would definitely not disappoint if they came forward, in addition, Li Foma, as the lord of a country, had just defeated the old enemy and occupied the city, he must be arrogant, and in the face of the humiliation of the Great Song Dynasty, it would be strange if he could endure it, and as long as he couldn't help it, then the Great Song Dynasty would have a reason to send troops.

After chatting about the affairs of the Southeast Li Dynasty, Zhao Zhen chatted with Li Zhang about some other government affairs, but at this time, Li Zhang suddenly remembered something, so he asked: "Your Majesty, the imperial court has not held the imperial examination, and now the scholars in the capital have heard that there is also a lot of resentment, if it is not properly guided, it may cause serious consequences!" ”

Hearing Li Zhang's mention of the imperial examination, Zhao Zhen also had a headache and said helplessly: "There is no way now, there are too many officials admitted by the imperial court before, even if it is much streamlined, but it is still overcrowded, if new officials are admitted, there is no place to place them." ”

"But the more this kind of thing backlogs, the more serious the problem becomes, don't the ministers in the court have any way?" Li Zhang asked again.

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