The reform of the slave tax system once again set off a frenzy of celebration among the people.

The slaves were all overjoyed, and even some middle-aged and elderly slaves who were numb to enslavement could not suppress their excitement.

This is very bad news for their owners, but for them, it is a chance to be reborn!

Originally, when the lord system was introduced, they wondered why slaves were also classified into a class, and it seemed that life had not changed, only watching the lives of those ordinary people get better day by day, and their teeth were itching with envy.

Now it seems that this was planned by His Majesty the Emperor a long time ago!

This day is finally here!

Of course, it was not only the slaves who were happy, but also the common people, who were excited.

On the one hand, many of the slaves were their family members, and there was no way to ransom them before, but now it is different, with cultivated fields and so many less taxes, sooner or later they will be able to raise enough money to help their relatives redeem themselves!

On the other hand, the common people were happy because of the high cost of slavery, which meant that the nobles would not deliberately force the people to sell themselves into slavery in the future, not only would they not do so, but they would also rent part of the farmland to the common people because of the shortage of manpower.

This decree is a real government for the benefit of the people!

……

Time went by quickly, a month and a half passed in the blink of an eye, and it entered December.

Winter is cold and snowy.

In the people, land reclamation, literacy, slave redemption...... The weather was cold, but it was in full swing.

Officially, government reform, scientific and technological research and development, newspapers, and the creation of weapons...... Every project is being carried out smoothly and orderly.

The entire Cangguo has entered a mighty torrent of development!

Rui Zhu Palace.

Yang Mu sat on a fluffy soft floor, with a comfortable and casual posture, a cup of steaming fragrant tea next to him, holding a newspaper in his hand, and reading slowly.

This is the life of the elderly on the earth, but it is particularly trendy in today's Cangguo.

And this newspaper is the new newspaper of Cangguo - Dacang Times.

The one Yang Mu held in his hand was the first issue.

A thin newspaper actually took a lot of effort from the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Rites.

First of all, it is to solve the paper problem.

Secondly, there is the printing press.

Finally, there is content compilation.

To this end, the craftsmen of the Ministry of Science and Technology have specially opened two temporary R&D teams. One was responsible for improving papermaking, and the other was researching movable type printing, and it took more than a month of effort to put the technology into application on the basis of the information given by Yang Mu.

Then, it will be handed over to the newspaper department under the Ministry of Rites, and the compiled manuscript will be rubbed and printed.

As for the content, Yang Mu took a look, although it was rough, but in general it was okay.

A newspaper is divided into four sections: one page for political news, one page for agricultural affairs and scientific knowledge, one page for promoting the idea of loyalty to the monarch and patriotism, and one page for some jokes and short stories.

For example, if an official is found to be corrupt, what behavior of a certain official is worth advocating, what things cannot be eaten, what jokes are made in the homes of the common people, and how diligent and loving the people are of His Majesty the Emperor......

And so on, in a thin newspaper, it is covered.

In general, Yang Mu is still quite satisfied with this newspaper, the content on it is both official and close to the people, and it should be very popular in today's era of lack of information and few entertainment activities for ordinary people.

The only pity is that due to the immaturity of the process, the font on it is larger than the font printed by ink in later generations, coupled with the limitation of scale, the cost of a newspaper has reached a penny, if you spread the manpower and material resources, the circulation price will probably reach the appearance of three pennies to ensure profitability.

However, Yang Mu didn't think about making money from this newspaper, so with a big stroke of the pen, he set the price at one penny.

As for the method of distribution, it was delivered to each city by the cooperation of the Di Bao Division and the post station personnel in various places, and then the government wholesaled it according to one penny, and let some shops sell it on their behalf, and each shop and hawker sold it for wen or three pennies.

Of course, considering that some villages are closed to information, and the common people are reluctant to pay for the sale of newspapers, the government has also issued a regulation that every village teacher must subscribe to the newspaper, and villages with more than 100 people must subscribe to more than three copies, which will be delivered by special officials sent by the government.

Selling newspapers is a very easy job, and I believe that after a while, a group of children selling newspapers will appear on the streets.

"Your Majesty, can I show this piece of newspaper to my concubine?" Concubine Nuo held her slightly bulging lower abdomen and held a blanket and covered Yang Mu's body.

Yang Mu stretched out his hand and ripped off the blanket and asked, "The floor heating in your bedroom is hot enough, and I am not cold...... Hmm, are you interested in this newspaper? ”

Concubine Nuo nodded, her eyes revealing an inquiring look.

Yang Mu thought about it, and it became clear, this harem is like a gorgeous cage, except for a few special palace maids and eunuchs, in fact, there is no communication with the outside world, these harem concubines live a life of isolation from the outside world all year round, although they are rich in clothes and food, but they are also full of curiosity and yearning for the outside world.

Come to think of it, Concubine Nuo also has this mentality, especially now between Cangguo and Shenguo, the situation is delicate.

Yang Mu handed the newspaper to Concubine Nuo, and a look of joy immediately appeared on the latter's pretty face, as if a child had received some gift.

I saw that Concubine Nuo flipped the newspaper back and forth once or twice, and then seemed to find something on it.

Seeing this, Yang Mu was thoughtful and asked, "But are you looking for news related to Shen Guo?" ”

"Hmm!" Concubine Nuo nodded heavily and bit her lip: "Your Majesty forgives me, even if Your Majesty doesn't like this matter, the concubine is still very worried in her heart, Shen Guo is the mother country of the concubine after all, and the comfort of the father and queen mother, the concubine can't abandon it." ”

"So...... How about letting your father and mother come to Cangguo to meet you? Yang Mu asked lightly.

"Your Majesty!" Concubine Nuo was shocked and at a loss, and hurriedly knelt on the ground: "Concubine...... Concubine ......"

No wonder she is so afraid, as the emperor and queen of a country, if she meets her in Cangguo, what kind of identity should she be?

Captive!

With the current strength of Cangguo, it is not difficult to destroy Shen Guo, and there is no need for Wei Zhongquan to go out, as long as a legion is dispatched and a righteous army is brought out, Shen City can be destroyed within half a month and the royal family of Shen State can be captured alive.

Yang Mu sighed: "Don't worry, listen to what I said." I haven't been here for more than a month, and I'm not here to hear you cry. ”

"Your Majesty forgives me, the concubine has lost her honor......" Concubine Nuo heard this, and hurriedly stood up from the blanket.

"Yesterday, I met with the envoy of Shen State, guess who?"

"Shen Yu?"

"Nope." Yang Mu shook his head and said, "All along, it is indeed the right prime minister of Shen Guo who is negotiating with Cangguo, but yesterday, among the envoys who came to see me, there was one more person who gave me a gift. ”

As he spoke, Yang Mu clapped his hands, and Ji Ling'er, who was serving outside the curtain, walked in with a carved wooden box.

Concubine Nuo only felt a little familiar, as if she had seen it somewhere.

Suddenly, she seemed to think about it, and covered her mouth and exclaimed: "Inherit the jade seal of the country!" ”