The so-called public opinion can reflect public opinion to a certain extent. But most of the time, public opinion is created by the squires and the squire.

Zhu Youxiao saw this very clearly, and there were many such examples in later generations, such as hiring a navy to spread rumors to manipulate the direction of public opinion.

In the Ming Dynasty, where the education penetration rate was very low, the common people were more likely to be fooled and become knives in the hands of others without knowing it.

For example, Lao Dong was burned down and driven away, and was characterized by the magistrate as "difficult for scholars, and chaotic for traitors".

In the late Ming Dynasty, it was not uncommon for students to collude with the eunuchs, openly despise the government and officials, and even humiliate and expel them.

Zhang Pu, who was first the leader of the Ying Society and then the leader of the Restoration Society, argued with Zhou Zhikui, the governor of Suzhou Prefecture, and the students coaxed Zhou to post a document to expel Zhou, forcing Zhou Zhikui to be reappointed as the magistrate of Wujiang.

The students did not give up, and went to Wujiang to hold a movement to drive Zhou Zhou, which finally made Zhou Zhikui uneasy and resigned.

In Jiangnan, especially in Susong and Song, the students are particularly arrogant and lawless. This has a lot to do with the fact that the court and the government are too lenient in dealing with them, and they are often treated lightly.

Therefore, on the one hand, Zhu Youxiao reprimanded the students for all kinds of lawlessness through the newspaper, and on the other hand, he sent Dongchang as his eyes and ears to prepare for a precise attack and set an example with severe punishment.

Now, Zhu Youxiao's confidence is getting stronger and stronger, not only in his control of the army, but also in the effectiveness of talent in all aspects.

I'm not fighting alone, there are several pens waving flags and shouting!

"Wei Qing did a good job in this article." Zhu Youxiao was very satisfied, smiled his head, and said to Wei Guangwei, a bachelor who was standing solemnly: "It's simple and straightforward, and the people can understand it." Let's publish it in the next issue! ”

"Wechen obeys." Wei Guangwei bowed down to receive the order.

Wei Guangwei is a Jinshi in the 32nd year of Wanli, or a Shujishi of the Hanlin Academy, that is, an elite who is reselected from the Jinshi.

In terms of talent, Wei Guangwei has nothing to say. Character - well, the point is that things will come.

Within a few issues of "Daming Tribune", Xiao Wei (distinguished from Lao Wei) saw an opportunity, and the submission was called diligent.

Not only is he diligent, but Xiao Wei is also very aware of the holy will. The article is punctuated, and the central idea is close to the main theme that the emperor wants to promote.

The hard work pays off, Zhu Youxiao saw it, wrote it down, and took Xiao Wei, a famous eunuch in history, under his command.

Don't say anything else, Xiao Wei is obedient! Let him go east and not west, let him fight dogs and not chickens. Needless to say, people will understand it, and Zhu Youxiao is really worry-free and comfortable to use.

Now, Xiao Wei is a bachelor's student, equivalent to a secretary, and also the editor-in-chief of the newspaper. The official position is not high, but he is a real close minister of the Son of Heaven.

"It is also necessary to intensify propaganda to expose the bad deeds of the lawless gentry, as well as the harm of forming associations and gangs, and fighting against differences." Zhu Youxiao continued to explain, "Next year, I will implement some new policies, and I don't want to encounter too much resistance. ”

"Wechen understands." Wei Guangwei replied respectfully: "Long live to promote the good and eliminate the bad, to revitalize the country, and Weichen is willing to follow the work of dogs and horses." ”

How good this attitude is, Zhu Youxiao nodded in appreciation, and said: "Ni Wenhuan recommended by Wei Qing, I am right, let's be a scholar first!" ”

"Wechen thanked His Majesty Long En on his behalf." Wei Guangwei knelt down and kowtowed, he was overjoyed, and he had to use the recommendation, which did not express the trust of Long Live to himself.

Zhu Youxiao waved Wei Guangwei away, with an intriguing smile on his face.

In the history books, although Wei Guangwei and Ni Wenhuan are talented and learned, they should be defined as courtiers and ministers.

But whether it is a secretary or a dog-headed military advisor, Zhu Youxiao still needs it.

Make the best use of your talents. It depends on how the superior is positioned and how it is used reasonably.

As for military affairs, Zhu Youxiao naturally would not count on these two people. From the military department to the local military town, they are all real capable ministers.

There are a lot of talents available, and these martial artists - tomorrow it's time for the palace test!

Zhu Youxiao thought of the name and couldn't help but groan again.

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In the restaurant, several martial artists were drinking.

Unlike the literati, although Wu Jinshi is also literate, he pays more attention to martial arts, and his personality is much more bold. Pushing the cup and changing the lamp, the voice is loud, and the atmosphere is even more enthusiastic.

"Brother Wu is from Liaodong, and he is familiar with the situation there, so he will definitely be able to be sent to Liaodong." Qi Shiguang raised his glass to toast with envy, "It's a good place for men to hire the field, it's enviable!" ”

Wu Xiang returned a toast and said humbly: "The distribution of the imperial court may not be based on the place of origin. Moreover, in addition to Liaodong, there are many places that have made contributions. ”

Xu Rubin interjected on the side: "Even so, there are still more opportunities to get military merits in Liaodong. This year alone, it has fought several battles with the Eastern Prisoners, and there are many people who have been rewarded for their achievements. ”

Jiading person Xu Zhiqi said: "I think what Brother Qi said is reasonable. The imperial court should consider the place of origin, after all, it is also important to be familiar with the terrain and adapt to the climate and environment. ”

Among the people, Xu Zhiqi's cultural level is relatively high, he was born in Wenxiu, and because of his extraordinary strength and outstanding martial arts, he turned to Wuke.

Maybe it's for this reason that Su Zhiqi is more arrogant and not good at greeting. Eating and drinking with everyone, the relationship is average.

Qi Shiguang saw that Su Zhiqi agreed with him, so he smiled and raised his glass, and said: "Actually, no matter where the imperial court is assigned, it is our responsibility to train troops to protect the territory and the people, and not to live up to the responsibility of a soldier." ”

Su Zhiqi smiled and raised his glass in approval.

"Look at this specific assignment, but also look at the performance after entering the martial arts." Wu Xiang ate two mouthfuls of food and said slowly: "There are three branches of infantry and cavalry artillery, I don't know which one you like?" ”

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, showing a thoughtful look, Wu Xiang continued: "If it is a cavalry department, I am afraid that I will have to stay in the north; Artillery department, I heard that the sailor also needs it; Infantry section, it's hard to say. ”

"It's not going to be a free choice, is it?" Qi Shiguang said uncertainly: "If there is any subject that no one learns, what can I do?" ”

Su Zhiqi groaned and said: "I think that it should be assigned according to specialties, so that it is easy to learn." ”

After speaking, he couldn't help laughing and said, "Is it too early to think about these now, tomorrow is the palace test, let's strive to win a martial champion." ”

Wu Xiang smiled bitterly and said, "If there is no competition in martial arts, there is still some hope. ”

Xu Rubin nodded yes, and said angrily: "They have been studying for more than a month or several months, but they came to fight with us, it's really shameless." ”

"If you talk about real martial arts, it is no better than others, and you can beat two or three of them." Qi Shiguang shook his arm and joked, but he was quite confident in his heart.

As the saying goes, "the poor are rich and the martial arts" is really very reasonable.

Qi Shiguang came from a rich family, he was smart and clever since he was a child, he didn't like to read, but he liked to practice martial arts. The family invited a famous teacher to teach him, and his martial arts increased greatly, and he was burly and majestic.

There was a burst of laughter, but the laughter did not stop. On the other side, the screen by the window was vigorously pushed open, and several sturdy young men walked over with unkind faces.

Then, the screen of the fence was slammed open, and in the eyes of everyone turned over, a young man glared and said loudly: "Which bastard is bragging, he can fight two or three martial arts." ”

Qi Shiguang looked at the costumes of these people and guessed that they were martial arts people, and couldn't help but regret it a little. He also wanted to enter martial arts, but he offended his senior brother or senior.

But being forced to ask by others, Qi Shiguang couldn't be cowardly, gritted his teeth and stood up, and said not to be outdone: "What did you say?" ”

Wu Xiang hurriedly stood up and arched his hand: "Drinking and chatting, talking and joking, if there is anything inappropriate, I hope you don't be surprised." ”

In order not to return to Nanjing, but also for the martial arts examination, he and some of the students of the observation group rushed back to Beijing from the southwest.

It was also a coincidence that they were also eating in this restaurant, but they heard that some people were not inferior and looked down on martial arts. The young man was so angry that he couldn't hold back and came up to question.

Xu Sanshao ignored Wu Xiang, stretched out his finger at Qi Shiguang, and said: "Don't pretend to be a bear if you dare to say it, either you will make amends now, or you will see the truth under your hands." It's not that people want to bully you more, just let's find a place to compare. ”

"It's better than that, I'm afraid you won't make it." Qi Shiguang took a step forward and said, "Where do you say you are, accompany you." ”

Xu Sanshao sneered and said, "It's not far, it's close to the left." Come with so-and-so, it's not a good man who sneaks away. With that, he turned and left.

Qi Shiguang arched his hand towards the somewhat stunned crowd and said, "Sit down, go and go back." ”

Seeing Qi Shiguang striding away, everyone hurriedly got up and followed.

Although it was the trouble caused by Qi Shiguang's inappropriate words, everyone came out together, and there was no reason for him to go alone.

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The vermilion gate slowly opened, the drums played again, and the warriors, under the guidance of the officials, entered the majestic and majestic Forbidden City.

Sun Chengzong, the secretary of the military department and the chief examiner, had a gloomy face, standing on top of His Majesty Dan, and only smiled reluctantly when he accepted the worship of the martial artists.

Lord Sun's gaze swept over the faces of several martial artists from time to time, and the appearance of a blue nose and swollen face made him angry in his heart, but he was helpless.

These guys can't save the old man some snacks. If it weren't for the fact that they had already played Long Live and time was pressing, they would have to be removed.

Xu Sanshao squeezed and wrinkled his panda eyes from time to time, not to make his eyes color, but to be uncomfortable!

Qi Shiguang twitched his face from time to time, and a bruise on his cheek showed that he was also uncomfortable.

Several other martial artists were also a little injured, lighter than these two guys, but you could see it if you looked closely.

Single-handedly turned into a group fight, if it weren't for the arrival of the people from the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses, these guys would be even more embarrassed than now.

It was originally a very exciting and exciting palace test, but now it makes them feel apprehensive and regretful. Is this look a misdemeanor, let Banzai see it, and it won't be punished, right?

The wait was not long, and His Majesty the Emperor came and issued a holy message.

Under the leadership of the officials of the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple, the warriors entered the main hall with the internal officials who announced the decree.