With the successful passage of this resolution, Yan Shifan was already able to anticipate the fate of the left-wing Chahar tribe ruled by Zasaktu Khan.

In front of them, there is, and there is only one way, and that is to become a vassal of the Ming Dynasty!

In the future, when the Ming Dynasty is fully prepared and officially starts a war with Altan Khan of the Tumut Department, they still need to take the lead and shed blood for the Ming Dynasty!

On weekdays, the left-wing Chahar Department ruled by Zasaktu Khan also needs to continuously transfuse blood to the Ming Dynasty in accordance with the previously signed contract, and they not only need to continuously transport cattle, sheep, war horses, etc. to the Ming Dynasty, but also the mineral resources in its territory must be handed over to the Ming Dynasty for mining.

At the moment, the Ming Dynasty is in contrast to the left-wing Chahar Department ruled by Zasaktu Khan, and there is no doubt that the Ming have overwhelming strength.

Even if Zasaktu Khan temporarily changed his mind and was unwilling to admit the contracts he had signed earlier, the Ming could easily overturn them and replace them with a puppet.

At this moment, Lu Fang's voice pulled Yan Shifan back to reality: "Since the first thing has been discussed, let's start discussing the second thing, that is, the compilation of books!" ”

Hearing this, everyone present except Yan Song became excited, and secretly guessed.

"Is the compilation of books mentioned earlier by Your Majesty finally on the agenda?"

Jiajing seemed to see everyone's thoughts, and after looking around, he said loudly.

"Well, you guessed it right, that's what I was going to do!"

"Do you remember the new discipline that I set up in the Guozi Prison not long ago?"

Jiajing's words fell, and Xu Jie, who was on the side, followed closely with his words.

"Your Majesty is referring to the arithmetic, astronomy, construction, and other engineering departments you set up in the Guozi Prison before?"

When Jiajing heard this, he turned his gaze to Xu Jie, nodded imperceptibly, and responded.

"Well, Elder Xu Ge is right, not long ago, I set up engineering departments such as arithmetic, astronomy, and construction in Guozijian!"

"Although there are these disciplines, there is a lack of corresponding books, so I intend to formally start compiling special books for these subjects."

"At that time, I intend to leave the compilation of books to your cabinet!"

As soon as Jiajing's words fell, Gao Gong on the side seemed to notice something, and immediately stood up and asked Jiajing.

"Dare to ask Your Majesty, do you have to hold separate examinations for these new disciplines you have set up, and then select talents from them?"

After listening to Gao Gong's words, everyone present also instantly broke away from the illusion of being admired by thousands of students in the future, and began to think about the emperor's intentions.

"Yes, if the emperor didn't want to select talents from these newly established engineering departments, why did he go to great lengths to compile books?"

"Sure enough, things are not so simple, and I almost fell for the emperor!"

After that, I saw Xu Jie take the lead in reacting, 'plopping' and kneeling on the ground, crying.

"Your Majesty, by all means!"

"The ancients said that half of the Analects can govern the world, and Weichen feels that whether it is arithmetic, astronomy, or construction, they are all strange skills, and they are not of much help to how to govern the country!"

"Your Majesty, you must not abandon your roots!"

After Xu Jie, Yan Song, Gao Gong, Yan Shifan and others also knelt on the ground, and Zhang Juzheng hesitated for a moment, and then knelt on the ground together, and after that, the entire cabinet asked Jiajing in unison.

"I hope Your Majesty will think twice!"

Jiajing looked at Yan Song and the others who were kneeling on the ground, and said secretly in his heart: "Sure enough, I just raised my head slightly, and I attracted everyone's opposition!" ”

"Even Yan Song, who has always stood on my side, has clearly opposed this matter!"

"It seems that we still have to regain the right to speak in my hands, that is to say, the newspaper needs to be held up!"

Jiajing thought so, then withdrew his gaze from everyone's body and said slowly.

"I have no intention of selecting officials from these newly established engineering departments for the time being, and even if I do, it is just to select some officials with low rank!"

"There is a way, there is a precedence in hearing the Tao, and there is a specialization in the art industry, isn't it good to let professional people do professional things?"

"Or do you have other plans and don't want to see this happen?"

Jiajing's voice, which did not contain any emotional fluctuations, sounded in everyone's ears, and when Yan Song heard this, he immediately buried his head deeply, and did not dare to raise any objections on this matter.

After all, His Majesty had made a huge concession, promising everyone that the mere selection of a few officials of low rank would not threaten their current position.

If someone does not keep an eye out and continues to raise objections, then he will annoy His Majesty, and the consequences will be unimaginable!

In Zhang Juzheng's opinion, Jiajing was cutting meat with a blunt knife, and by the time everyone reacted, it was too late!

In fact, Zhang Juzheng also has a vague attitude of support for Jiajing's move, in his opinion, it is a huge hidden danger to hand over the country to those corrupt Confucians who can only read the books of sages and cannot solve practical problems.

I saw Zhang Juzheng clenching his fists, quietly sweeping his gaze over Yan Song and the others, and muttered to himself silently.

"Once I'm in that position, I'll be able to unfettered and unrestrained to unleash my ambitions!"

After that, I saw Jiajing retract his gaze from Yan Song and the others, and commanded.

"Okay, since you have not raised any objections to this matter, then this matter is decided, you all get up!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

When Jiajing's words fell, everyone got up from the ground one after another and sat back in their positions.

Seeing this, Lu Fang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and immediately stood up and said in a deep voice.

"Next, there is the last thing on the cabinet meeting, that is, the newspaper issued by the imperial court!"

After Lu Fang finished speaking, he retreated to Jiajing's side, lowered his head, and looked at the ground nonchalantly, without saying a word.

I saw Jiajing turn his gaze to Yan Song on the side, and commanded.

"Let's let Elder Yan Ge tell you about this matter!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After listening to Jiajing's instructions, Yan Song got up from the seat tremblingly, and after clearing his throat, he faced everyone and spoke unhurriedly.

"For the newspapers issued by the imperial court, the sales in the capital are obvious to all!"

"From high-ranking officials and nobles to peddlers and pawns, they all have a welcoming attitude towards the newspapers issued by the imperial court, and even in the capital, there is a craze for reading newspapers!"

"Previously, Liuxinju, as the only merchant in the capital to sponsor the newspapers issued by the imperial court, also gained great benefits with the popularity of the newspapers!"

"Not only has its popularity increased dramatically, but even the price of the pickles it originally sold has also increased with its fame!"

Everyone present also had a deep understanding of Yan Song's words, and no one expected that a small jar of pickles would be so expensive, even more expensive than meat!

Despite the high price, there is still a steady stream of people coming to buy it.

Yan Song seemed to see what everyone was thinking, and then added: "So I'm thinking, can I use this opportunity to let other merchants in the capital also participate?" ”

"You can even hold an auction as previously promoted by the Maritime Trade Division and when you go to sea, so that merchants in the entire capital can bid for the auction, and the highest bidder can be qualified to be promoted by the newspaper!"

"In this way, you can also make up for the money and food you spent in the war with the Tatars as soon as possible, what do you think of this idea?"

After Yan Song finished speaking, he did not sit down in a hurry, but waited quietly to see if anyone objected to this.

(End of chapter)