At the beginning of the third year of Xingping (196 AD), just when the world had just experienced a year of melee and entered a relatively calm period, a royal edict from Chang'an spread all over the world. With this edict, there was also a detailed production process and plan for printing technology and a list of articles, which attracted the attention of the whole world.

It is no secret that Zi attaches importance to industry today, and under the implementation of the emperor, this industry has indeed changed everyone's lives, from the earliest tables and chairs, to the later Han ploughs, and then the fine salt. Although the world fell apart and the princes were in power, people's lives were constantly affected by Guanzhong. Even if the princes wanted to weaken the influence of the court, they had to accept them in these aspects. No one would refuse a better life, and the princes were the same. Therefore, the list was published, and it attracted considerable attention, and the court also sent people to read it to the people in various places.

However, the new things developed this time seem to be different from before.

The general meaning is that the court has developed printing techniques, which can print a large number of paper books. In order to allow more people to read, read, and understand the truth, the court has joined forces with the royal trading companies to establish schools in various townships in Guanzhong, Xiliang, Nanyang and even Hetao. No matter what background, as long as you are willing, you can enter the school to study.

As for the charges, it is also amazingly cheap. A student, in addition to the 500 yuan of food and accommodation costs every year, only 105 yuan of teaching books is required. At the same time, he called on all princes in the world to jointly promote printing technology so that more people can have the opportunity to get to know about knowledge.

At the same time, the Royal Chamber of Commerce will establish Dahan Bookstores in major counties of various prefectures and counties, selling all kinds of books, and the prices are not as cheap as possible. If an Analects of Confucius wants to copy and write a book from aristocratic families, even if the aristocratic families are willing, they will not only owe the boss the favor, but also pay an uncommon fee. However, in the bookstore, the Analects of Confucius is a five-month book, and other books, as long as they are not written by modern people, are very cheap, and the most are only about twenty yuan. The prices of books such as Cai Yong and Zheng Xuan are generally higher.

It’s not that these people’s books are so sophisticated, but the list says that the extra fees are paid to these great scholars or their descendants.

What does this mean?

Once the woodblock printing technology was released, not only poor families, but even ordinary people had the opportunity to study. Not to mention going to the village to study, even if they could not afford the tuition, an ordinary family of ordinary people could still take advantage of dozens of five-zhu coins. If it was under the rule of Liu Xie, it would be absolutely fine for a family of five to support a student.

As soon as the list article was released, the world was in an uproar.

This time, it was not a war between the princes, but in terms of influence, it was more powerful than any war between the princes, because this incident had a huge impact on countless people in the Han Dynasty.

It means that when this list of articles spread all over the world, culture and knowledge are unfathomable to ordinary people, and that these ordinary people have no longer the patents of aristocratic families. It means that these ordinary people have the opportunity to become unattainable scholars in their eyes. Some people are confused, but many people also notice the opportunities. Many people in various states have begun to inquire about bookstores and want to buy some books as soon as possible. Even if they can't understand them, they will ask someone who knows how to teach them in the future.

Some people who are close to the imperial court's territory have even begun to migrate to the imperial court's territory. As long as they settle down, they will have the opportunity to send their children to their hometowns for study. This is a rare opportunity for ordinary people.

Jizhou, Yecheng!

"Lord, the court's move is extremely vicious!" Xu You took the edict and a cold flashed in his eyes and said, "Where is this move that has caused my aristocratic family? It must not be implemented. When the Zhen family chamber of commerce is immediately sealed, the Su family and the court must also draw a clear line. This so-called printing technology will never be allowed to be rampant in our Jizhou. In addition, those quotations must not be spread and should be banned immediately!"

As Xu You, who once even dared to plan to assassinate Emperor Ling and plan the decree of the imperial court, the court did not have much weight in his eyes. However, once this imperial edict was issued, no matter whether it could strengthen the world, it would be devastating for the aristocratic families.

Yuan Shao pondered and said nothing. He was also from a noble family, so he naturally knew the weight of this edict and its impact on the noble family. However, as the lord of the three states, one of the princes stood at different positions and the direction of the problem was naturally different. Although he was not the emperor, Yuan Shao could understand the emperor's thoughts in this matter.

It is precisely because he was born in a noble family and was also a concubine's son that he understood the benefits of this matter better. If the Yuan family won the world in the future, he would face the same problems as Liu Xie. In this matter, his idea was similar to that of Liu Xie. Once the woodblock printing technology was released, it would definitely be a big weapon for the aristocratic family.

"Yuan Hao, Gong and, what do you think?" Yuan Shao did not express his opinion, but just looked at Tian Feng and Ju Su. He hoped to know how these two plotters viewed.

Tian Feng and Ju Su could see the helplessness in each other's eyes. The emperor's move was equivalent to burning the fire to the princes and asking the princes to help him share the pressure. Just looking at Yuan Shao's anxious look, you knew that the emperor's plan had been half successful.

"I... also think this matter is inappropriate." Seeing Tian Feng closing his eyes and not speaking, Ju Su sighed and bowed, "When this move is made, if the lord obeys the emperor's will, the aristocratic families may become disinterested in the three states."

Ju Su can understand the emperor's intention, but understanding does not mean that he can accept it. After all, they are still members of the aristocratic family. When the interests of the entire aristocratic family are violated, they will naturally come out to protect the interests of the entire aristocratic family.

Otherwise, how could Tian Feng keep silent at this moment? When the interests of the aristocratic family conflict with the ideas they have always adhered to, even Tian Feng can only choose this inaction to avoid this problem.

Tian Feng could do this, but Ju Su couldn't. At this moment, he could only express the attitude of the aristocratic family in a tactful way.

Under Yuan Shao's rule, there were many factions, including the Jizhou family led by Tian Feng and Ju Su, the Yingchuan family led by Xu You and Guo Tu, and some families similar to Youzhou, Qingzhou and even Bingzhou.

If it were in the past, no matter what, there would be different opinions, which made Yuan Shao difficult to choose. But this time, the attitudes of the families were surprisingly consistent. In theory, this was not a bad thing for Yuan Shao, but this time, Yuan Shao was even more difficult to choose because everyone's opinions matched his thoughts.

Yuan Shao really wanted to be a minister, follow the flow and carry out this matter, and then kicked the court to the benefit of his own, and let the court take the blame.

But this idea is obviously not easy to realize. Those who can stand here are basically top talents from major families. Perhaps their abilities and reputation may not match, but there is absolutely no stupid person. It is obviously impossible to get the benefits while trying to separate the relationship.

After hesitating for a long time, Yuan Shao frowned and said, "It's just this matter, it's an imperial edict of the court. If I openly rebelled, wouldn't I be unfaithful?"

"No!" Xu You shook his head and said in a serious manner: "If the emperor makes mistakes, loyal ministers should advise him. There were also many foolish monarchs in ancient times. If they were blindly stupid and loyal, they would only cause chaos in the world and cause trouble for the people. This was not done by loyal ministers."

Looking at this former friend, Yuan Shao suddenly felt extremely frustrated and looked at others again, but many people agreed with Xu You's words.

"This matter is of great importance. I will discuss it tomorrow. I am lonely. Please go back first." Yuan Shao stood up, ignored everyone's reluctance, and left directly. When the opinions of the ministers were in harmony with his own ideas, Yuan Shao could now think of the best way, which was to drag for a while.

"Lord! It's so unpleasant!" Xu You watched Yuan Shao leave and quickly tried to stop him, but Yuan Shao accelerated his pace and quickly disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Oh! The lord doesn't listen to the honest advice..." Xu You looked at Yuan Shao's direction of leaving angrily. He was about to say something, but Feng Ji pulled him.

Some words were said, but there was no benefit. Looking at Xu You, Feng Ji said in a deep voice: "This matter is related to the stability of the three states under the rule of the lord. You must be careful. Although the lord wants to be loyal, this matter is the fault of the emperor. We should worry about the lord."

"You mean..." Xu You narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Feng Ji, but saw Feng Ji nodding, then looked at others, but saw that everyone else was silent.

The cold light flashed slightly in Xu You's eyes and he nodded silently.

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Shouchun, General's Mansion, Yuan Shu looked bored at the group of ministers under his command, criticizing the court's various "unrighteous" behaviors indignation, and curled his lips. When Liu Xie called him, they were not like this. Why did he make a group of people so angry after reading the quotation?

After taking a look at the list article again, Yuan Shu twisted his neck and didn't feel anything. The emperor wanted to promote knowledge. This is a good thing. Why does it seem like he did something that was angry and resentful?

Yuan Shu looked at everyone with a blank look on his face, feeling that his three views were subverted. Why did the emperor who used to praise these people suddenly become a tyrant monarch who was unforgivable?

Well, no matter what, the ministers criticized the emperor in an abnormal manner. For Yuan Shu, this was a good thing. After being beaten by the court last time, Yuan Shu was still worried about how to revitalize the morale of the army. At that time, everyone under the tent had the intention of persuading him to return to the court. How could Yuan Shu, who had always had a lofty dream, agree? Now it seems that although he doesn't quite understand what happened, for him, this is a good thing. Good things need to be encouraged, right?

At that moment, he waved his hand and said, "Okay, don't argue anymore. I know, and I will immediately send someone to tear off the quotations and expel the imperial messengers."
Chapter completed!