Chapter 66 The Wind and Snow Spread to the World

It also snowed in the city of Nanjing.

It's just that the snow in Nanjing City is different from the snow in Goryeo and Beiping. The blood of the north is the roar of the wind. The wind is howling. Snowflakes are like cotton wool. And the snow in Nanjing, that falls on the bricks, on the buildings, in the fields, it is like using a human brush to sketch white. If you look closely at the sky, it is difficult to see the floating snowflakes.

However, the cold is the same.

Ding Xian wore a cloak. Holding a sample issue of the official newspaper. Entered a duty room. Shake the snow off your body. At the beckoning of the servant, sit down on the mahogany bench on one side.

It wasn't dawn yet. No court today. Don't worry, standing outdoors in the middle of a snowstorm. That's a real freeze to death.

It's just that many people haven't noticed that after the fourteenth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang has been exempted from the dynasty more and more times. That's not because Zhu Yuanzhang is not diligent. Instead, the secretary supervises the cabinet, and the entire system of the Hanlin Academy is becoming more and more efficient. In particular, there is the introduction of wax printing technology. Zhu Yuanzhang can issue many official documents at one time. No hand-copied books. It has greatly improved the efficiency of this official document.

Zhu Yuanzhang is also used to it, and there are still early dynasties. However, it is more often to summon ministers for small meetings.

The emperor was diligent. The people below did not dare to delay.

This is not Fang Xiaoru, who is not in the secretary's office. Before dawn, they must get up to attend to their official duties. And there are very few secretaries and supervisors who go to court. But none of these people dared to get up later than Zhu Yuanzhang. After all, Zhu Yuanzhang came together to handle official business. If a question is asked, and no one is there, it is a sin.

And Ding Xian came over at this time almost every day.

The official newspaper is under the jurisdiction of the secretary and superintendent. Fang Xiaoru didn't care about the specific things for a long time. But there is one thing, Fang Xiaoru must see it in person. That's the daily sample issue. After all, the influence of the official newspaper is getting bigger and bigger, not only Fang Xiaoru, but also the prince and Zhu Yuanzhang attach great importance to it.

Even the first thing many high-ranking officials do when they wake up in the morning is to read official newspapers.

The stakes are significant, and Fang Xiaoru does not dare not review it. Lest something go wrong.

A moment later, it was Ding Xian's turn.

Ding Xian took the sample magazine and entered Fang Xiaoru's duty room. Fang Xiaoru was yawning. picked up the strong tea that was put aside, drank it all, and then greeted Ding Xian. Pick up the sample.

After a moment, Fang Xiaoru frowned. said: "Is this the front page today? ”

Ding Xian didn't need to look at it to know that what Fang Xiaoru said was "Governor He broke the city in March." The king of Goryeo was captured. ”

With the grievances between Ding Xian and He Xi, if he can, Ding Xian doesn't want to write this article. But Ding Xian understands one thing very well, what the official newspaper represents. Writing in the official newspaper has never been whether he wants to or not, whether he wants to or not. Now there is no other news that can overpower He Xi's news. What is not the front page?

Ding Xian said; "Lord Fang. Now this news is the most eye-catching. This is the only option in terms of the charter for handling messages. ”

Fang Xiaoru sighed and said; "Okay, let's use it."

Ding Xian immediately went down. But the sample issue remained. If there were any changes to the sample issue, he would have taken it back. However, the sample issue has not been revised, so there is no need to do more. Just stay here. It's been a habit for a long time.

Fang Xiaoru didn't feel sleepy at all.

There was silence for a while. Suddenly he got up and said to the people outside; "Spread the word, tell the people in the back not to wait here. I have something to do today, and if I can let others handle it, let others handle it. If not, wait for tomorrow. ”

Immediately, Fang Xiaoru got up and held the sample magazine in his arms. Strode away.

Although it is said that the secretary and supervisor are in the imperial city. But the Imperial City of Nanjing is also very large. Fang Xiaoru walked for more than ten minutes before arriving at the East Palace. As soon as he reported in the East Palace, the prince summoned Fang Xiaoru.

The prince is having breakfast at the moment, which is very light, a bowl of rice porridge. A few pickled dishes: pickles.

Although it is said that there were already out-of-season vegetables in the Tang Dynasty. But Zhu Yuanzhang felt that this matter was wasteful and useless. He has not suffered anything. I think it's too much effort to get some fresh vegetables in winter. Pickles, pickles, pickles, can't you eat them?

Sentimental.

So, the prince also adhered to Zhu Yuanzhang's meaning, and ate like this in winter.

The prince saw Fang Xiaoru coming. said: "Has Mr. Fang eaten it?" ”

Fang Xiaoru said; "I've already eaten it."

It's just that when the prince saw Fang Xiaoru's appearance, he knew that it was postponed. Moreover, the affairs of the secretary and supervisor are very troublesome, and they go to work very early. Many secretaries and supervisors don't eat breakfast. The crown prince did not expose it. He said, "Then let's use some more." ”

As soon as the prince signaled, someone immediately brought a small square table, let Fang Xiaoru sit down, and then sent breakfast, which was the same as the prince's, but a few plates were missing.

The palace has its own rules. There is a set for how much each one should use. There were very few dishes in front of the prince, just a few chopsticks. But also to put it out. Fang Xiaoru has decreased a little. And Fang Xiaoru can't eat at the same table with the prince. Even if the prince stays with Fang Xiaoru to eat. It is also necessary to swing the seat at the bottom of the head.

Fang Xiaoru is also used to it.

Fang Xiaoru is a master of Confucianism, the rules of eating without saying a word, sleeping without saying a word, go deep into the bone marrow, even if you move chopsticks. With porridge, every move is also a rule. Have your own manners.

Deeply integrate the number of rituals into every move.

And the prince studied with Song Lian for a long time. In fact, as far as teaching is concerned, Song Lian teaches students according to their aptitude. For example, the other party's filial piety. Song Lian believed in Buddhism. But Fang Xiaoru was against Buddhism. Song Lian didn't say anything about the other party's filial piety because of this. It's just that when Song Lian went to the Buddhist temple to worship, he took Fang Xiaoru with him when he had time. It's just that Fang Xiaoru never entered the palace gate, but just rolled his eyes outside.

In short, it is very lenient for students.

is strict with the prince, but the inside is the same. However, he taught these rules to the crown prince. But Song Lian himself didn't care too much. Not to mention asking for the crown prince.

When the prince saw Fang Xiaoru like this, he couldn't help but be solemn. If the body is straightened, every move must also be in line with etiquette. For a while, in the room, there was only the sound of two people chewing carefully. As for the sound of clinking chopsticks. When eating, it is the most basic rule that chopsticks do not touch the dishes.

"When." The prince put his chopsticks down.

This put it down, and it means that it is finished.

After the prince put down the chopsticks, Fang Xiaoru also put them down. The prince originally wanted Fang Xiaoru to eat more. But I know Fang Xiaoru's temperament. As the crown prince, he stopped chopsticks, and Fang Xiaoru decided not to move chopsticks again.

The prince only got up and took Fang Xiaoru to the study.

The prince wiped his hands with a damp cloth. This is the preparation before opening the book. The ancients cherished paper and took more care of books. Before reading a book, there are steps to clean your hands.

While wiping his hands with a towel, the prince said, "What is the matter today?" ”

The prince knew that Fang Xiaoru had nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace.

Fang Xiaoru said: "Your Highness, please take a look. A sample was sent to him.

The prince took a look at it and said, "Brother He, he is talented. I'm not surprised to have that. Although the prince was not surprised by what he said, and his face did not change, it was because the prince had already known about this matter.

After all, this kind of military report, the prince is absolutely impossible to see from the official newspaper.

It must be the prince who knows first, and then the official report can be announced, and the plan is not the other way around.

The prince still remembers that his reaction after learning the news was that it was so stormy today.

Fang Xiaoru said: "Lord He will definitely be the pillar of the imperial court in the future, and it is the talent left by His Majesty to His Royal Highness. The minister never doubted this. ”

The prince said, "Then what are you going to do?" ”

Fang Xiaoru said: "The minister is just a little worried. ”

The prince put the sample of the official newspaper on the table and said, "What are you worried about? ”

Fang Xiaoru said: "Your Majesty originally established a fifteen-year non-conquest country, but now Java is divided and Goryeo is gone. In the future, these fifteen indisputable countries will not be counted. In fact, there is nothing in these fifteen indisputable countries. Your Highness knows He Xi's reputation in Nanjing. It's like resounding in the sky. Countless scholars have taken He Xi as an example. Moreover, on the Yunnan side, the Tusi rebellion became more and more frequent, and the military department was ready to transfer Xipinghou to defend it. And the ministers on the Guangxi side reported all kinds of rebellious things to the monarchs and ministers of Annan. As for Xining and Shudi, there are a lot of military intelligence reports------"

The prince frowned, and without waiting for Fang Xiaoru to finish speaking, he said, "Mr. Fang, between you and me, there is no need to make these false texts. What the hell are you trying to say. Just say it. Lonely is not a person who does not accept advice. ”