After the cabinet meeting, the news came that the emperor was going to officially abolish the craftsman registration system.

At first, some officials were skeptical about this, but it was not until the cabinet issued an official notice that everyone understood that this was true, and His Majesty was really going to abolish the craftsman registration system!

In addition to the formal abolition of the craftsman registration system from now on, it also includes the measures previously proposed by Yan Song.

Soon, under the spread of well-intentioned people, the news immediately spread to the capital, and all the craftsmen who were included in the craftsman's book heard it.

Beijing, in a handicraft workshop.

"Good news, good news! Your Majesty's side has officially abolished the craftsman registration system, which means that we are free! ”

Just as everyone was busy, I saw an apprentice running in and announcing the news to everyone.

"Nonsense, go to work!"

"If you dare to talk such nonsense again, be careful that I pick your tongue!"

When other craftsmen learned the news from their apprentices, their first reaction was not surprise, but subconscious suspicion.

"It's true, the government has already posted the corresponding notice!"

"There are also people there who read the contents of the notice for everyone, and I rushed back to tell you after listening to the content of the notice as it is!"

Seeing that everyone was unwilling to believe his words, the apprentice immediately said aggrieved.

"Could it be that all this is true, and Your Majesty has really abolished the craftsman registration system?"

Seeing that the apprentice's face was full of seriousness, everyone also muttered in their hearts.

At this moment, I saw the official in charge of the handicraft workshop walking in with his hands behind his back, and after glancing at the craftsmen present quite arrogantly, he said slowly.

"Your Majesty's side has officially abolished the craftsman registration system, which means that you are free!"

Hearing this, from the mouth of the chief who had been in charge of managing himself, many craftsmen present were convinced, and after a moment of silence, there was a burst of cheers.

"Your Majesty Shengming, Your Majesty Shengming!"

Among them, there was an old craftsman with gray hair who knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing on the ground, perhaps because he was so excited that his body could not stop trembling.

"It's all quiet, the official's words haven't been finished yet!"

The official glanced at everyone and then raised his voice.

Perhaps it was the prestige cultivated by the management of this group of craftsmen for a long time, and no craftsman dared not listen to the words of this official, so the scene quickly fell silent.

Just when all the craftsmen present thought that there was some additional clause behind this, the official cleared his throat and continued.

"From now on, the artisan registration system is officially abolished, and your children can choose the profession they are interested in! In addition, the imperial court will increase the treatment of the servants as appropriate, and increase the silver money from the original 26 yuan to 40 yuan. ”

"And on the side of the imperial court, it will also find a few skilled and conscientious craftsmen as models, not only exempting them from servitude, but also giving corresponding rewards!"

"As for your children, they will be funded by the government to open a special school, and your children can enter the school when they reach the right age!"

"If there are malleable materials among them, you can also take the imperial examination to become an official, and the imperial court will also give corresponding help."

When the official was about to turn away after announcing the policy of the imperial court, a craftsman summoned up his courage and stopped him.

"Big ...... My lord, is what you just said true? ”

"Naturally, it's true, the court has posted the corresponding notice, if you don't believe it, you can go and see for yourself."

The official had an impatient look on his face, and after dropping the words, he left in a hurry.

"Did you all hear that? The imperial court wants to improve our salary, which will increase from the original twenty-six yuan to forty yuan, which is equivalent to the income from farming! ”

I saw the gray-haired old craftsman from before saying this to his companion.

"Not only that, but the adults just said that the government will open a free school so that our children can also read and write! If the children of my family can pass the examination, it will be really glorious! ”

As soon as the old craftsman finished speaking, a companion responded in this way.

"We haven't finished our work today, so let's get to work first!"

After the old craftsman finished speaking, he picked up the tools again and began to get busy.

Compared with the previous lifeless and lazy appearance, the current handicraft workshop seems to have a little more vitality.

The efficiency of this group of craftsmen has been significantly improved compared to before! There is no other reason, and there is hope for life.

The thought that their children would not have to repeat their fate, coupled with the various preferential policies proposed by the imperial court, could not help but have a smile on the faces of this group of craftsmen.

Correspondingly, their reverence for the emperor in their hearts has also reached a new height!

In their opinion, the emperor ordered the abolition of the craftsman registration system, freed them from the shackles, and their children also had the opportunity to continue to climb up! Maybe one day, among his descendants, there will also be people who will pass the imperial examination and become officials.

……

In prison, after a few days of conditioning, most of the injuries on Ren Shiwang's body have healed, but he still can't stand for a long time.

Every time he tried to get back on his feet, the pain in his leg made him want to give up.

But every time, he gritted his teeth and insisted, even though he was about to faint in pain, and despite sweating, he still refused to give up! Finally, with his efforts, with the support of external forces, he was finally able to stand up for a while.

At that moment, only a 'squeak' was heard, and the door to the cell was pushed open by the jailer.

"Yo, you can still stand up!"

Seeing this, the jailer's face was full of surprise, and he then brought the food out of the food box.

Ren Shiwang didn't pay attention to the meaning of the visitor, but turned away and said no more.

But the jailer was not annoyed by Ren Shiwang's behavior, but continued.

"This is what the group of craftsmen pooled together to buy for you, if you don't eat it, it will be wasted!"

"Alas, you are really unlucky, if only you could wait a few more days, Your Majesty has just ordered the official abolition of the craftsman registration system!"

After the jailer finished speaking, he was about to turn around and leave, but he was stopped by Ren Shiwang.

"What are you talking about, Your Majesty just ordered the official abolition of the craftsman registration system?"

"Yes, the people in the entire capital already know about it, and the government has also posted corresponding notices."

"Not only will the treatment of craftsmen be improved, but the government will also open a special school of righteousness, so that the children of this group of craftsmen can also read and write and participate in the imperial examination."

"Really, what a world!"

After complaining, the jailer turned and left, and by the way, he took the key from his bosom and locked the door of the cell.

"Officially abolish the craftsman registration system, officially abolish the craftsman registration system!"

After the jailer left, Ren Shiwang seemed to be still immersed in the news he brought, unable to extricate himself, like a walking corpse, and kept muttering in his mouth.

"Hahaha, why, why is it this time?"

After a long time, Ren Shiwang smiled, and his smile was extremely sad.

Then I saw that he barely supported his body, came to the dining table, and sat down slowly.

The food on the table exuded an appetizing aroma, Ren Shiwang picked up the bowl, took a bite of rice, and began to savor it.

Ren Shiwang picked up a chopstick dish and put it in his mouth, a unique taste of fresh vegetables spread in his mouth, and then Ren Shiwang slashed a few mouthfuls of rice, and tears continued to drip from his eyes.

"Woo, it's delicious, it's delicious!"

"Son, did you hear that? Your Majesty has just ordered the official abolition of the craftsman registration system! Didn't you say that you want to take the imperial examination? Do you want to be an official? ”

"You don't have to learn the carpenter's trade anymore, you can read and write like everyone else, you can participate in the imperial examinations, and now all this is there, and you ......"

After a long time, I saw Ren Shiwang slowly put down the dishes and chopsticks in his hand, and the look in his eyes gradually became firm, and then he 'pounced', knelt on the ground, and said slowly.

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Ren Shiwang said, goodbye.

(End of chapter)