Another literacy campaign …
Zhang Dongyun pursed his lips.
Fortunately, he was prepared.
While building the eastern and western markets of Chang 'an, Zhang Dongyun did not neglect the previous education problem.
The words "beginner" and "first step" in the previous mission fully indicated that there must be a follow-up to the literacy campaign.
A 50% illiterate level was not a big deal in this world and era. It could even be said that the education level was quite good.
However, the person who made the game setting was Zhang Dongyun on the Blue Planet.
Of course, the literacy campaign would not stop at 50% when he made the setting.
The setting of 10% basically included almost all the population except for preschoolers.
Of course, it was difficult.
However, he did not set it for himself … Zhang Dongyun smiled bitterly.
Fortunately, during the period when he was building the market, he did not neglect the work of educating people.
However, the sudden increase in the population from tens of thousands to more than 300,000 made the task of literacy much more difficult.
A few days ago, Shen Herong happened to be away.
Xu Xingzhi was also busy with the issue of the eastern market of Chang 'an.
Therefore, there was no leader in educating people.
Fortunately, they could only read and write, so everything could continue. However, without Shen Herong's supervision, everyone was more or less slacking off.
When necessary, Master Zhang could only do it himself.
Now that Shen Herong was back, a certain Castellan surnamed Zhang could once again be a hands-off boss.
Wonderful!
Zhang Dongyun was in a good mood. He practiced a few rounds of boxing and continued to cultivate himself.
With the increase of trade and commerce, more and more people entered and left Chang 'an. Some information about Chang' an was also gradually spread.
In addition to the curiosity of the masters in the city, the most difficult thing for all parties in the Eastern Tang to figure out was the problem of all the people in Chang 'an reading.
Some martial arts cultivators who were not well-educated were forced to be sent to the academy to eliminate illiteracy.
White Horse College, Tingshan Academy, Songyang Academy, and other Confucian academies had different opinions about this.
Some people believed that rotten wood couldn't be carved. Such actions were a waste of people's energy and resources.
There were some who praised it, believing that the books of poetry could enlighten the world, which was in line with the path of the saints.
Apart from the Confucian School, the other factions in the Eastern Tang were all confused.
Even Dahe Longmen and Lingxiao school, which had close relations with Chang 'an, were puzzled.
Eastern Tang Capital, Luyang City.
"What is the intention of Chang 'an? To buy the hearts of all the scholars in the world? "Crown Prince Li Hong tapped his fingers on the table.
Opposite him was the president of Songyang Academy, the current prime minister, Lu Meng.
Spreading literary talent and enlightening the world was the ideal of some scholars.
It was naturally unrealistic to use this to buy the hearts of all the officials.
It was the dream and ambition of many people to have a perfect bureaucratic system in the Eastern Tang.
Of course, Chang 'an City didn't have such things now.
But that didn't mean they wouldn't have a future.
The sphere of influence of Chang 'an City was gradually expanding.
Now, more than half of Longbei County no longer belonged to the Li family.
The entire Eastern Tang attached great importance to Chang 'an City.
The mysterious City Lord of Chang 'an City was not an unworldly expert who was aloof from the world and uninterested in the secular world.
The expansion of Chang 'an City had strong signs of changing the world.
At least, that was the case in the eyes of Li Hong and the others.
In the future, it would naturally provide the path and ladder for the Crown Prince of the world to stand out.
Buying the hearts of the people now might be effective.
"At least, the White Horse College won't." Prime Minister Lu Meng said indifferently, "As long as Chang 'an tolerates the Blood Demon, the White Horse College won't trust the people of Chang' an. What's more, I heard that Zhao Ning died in Chang 'an."
As for the Songyang Academy, it was needless to say.
There was no need to express loyalty in words.
It was the same for the Cheng family.
"But Tingshan is worth paying attention to." Lu Meng continued, "He Family and the Zhao Family."
The He Family and the Zhao Family were the six famous families of the Eastern Tang. Like the Cheng Family, they passed down Confucianism.
Crown Prince Li Hong nodded slightly. "Prime Minister, you're right. I've already ordered people to go to Tingshan, He Family, and the Zhao Family to pay attention to their movements."
He narrowed his eyes slightly. "Li Zhibin, the head of Tingshan Academy, left the mountain a few days ago and his whereabouts are unknown. He returned many days later."
Lu Meng nodded without saying anything.
Since Li Hong had already noticed it, he didn't need to say anything more.
"In addition, there's news from the Green Cloud Temple."
Li Hong continued, "They have disciples who brought star ginseng to the East Market of Chang 'an to trade. They were detained by Chang' an along with their goods."
"The Green Cloud Temple wants to kill with a borrowed knife," Lu Meng said faintly, "Taoist Michito was arrested by Chang 'an before."
His expression changed slightly. "But I don't know if the Green Cloud Temple just wants to kill Chang 'an with a borrowed knife, or do they want to kill Dahe Longmen as well?"
"It's possible that Dahe Longmen is colluding with Chang 'an." Li Hong said, "I've already ordered people to investigate on both sides of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River."
He stood up. "We can't let Chang 'an continue to develop like this. I intend to ban all traveling merchants around Chang' an. Anyone who has business dealings with Chang 'an will be arrested immediately. What do you think, Prime Minister?"
Lu Meng thought for a moment. "If that's the case, I don't know how Chang 'an will react. Since we've decided to ignore Chang' an and eliminate other rebel forces, it's better to think twice before acting. We'll wait for His Majesty to return before making a decision."
Li Hong fell into deep thought.
At this moment, a guard from the Crown Prince's Mansion suddenly rushed in.
He looked at Prime Minister Lu Meng and hesitated slightly.
"Speak," Crown Prince Li Hong ordered.
The guard hurriedly said, "Your Highness, Prime Minister, there's an urgent report from Anlong County in the northeast. His Majesty has appeared there and killed Elder Gao Ping of Lingxiao school."
Li Hong and Lu Meng were both stunned.
"According to the previous report, didn't Father just arrive east of Quanhe?"
Li Hong came to a realization. "Father is angry …"
King of Tang, Li Xuanxin, had obviously left the army and acted lightly to prevent the news from being leaked.
Then, with the force of Thunder and Thunder, he first extinguished the most violent Lingxiao school outside of Chang 'an.
"What will happen next?" Li Hong muttered to himself.
At this moment, he and Prime Minister Lu Meng's expressions changed slightly, and they looked outside the door.
Soon, a shrill voice came from outside the door. "Crown Prince and Prime Minister Lu, please receive the imperial edict."
Li Hong and Lu Meng walked out of the door with serious expressions.
They were all too familiar with the owner of this voice. It was Eunuch Ma, the director of the Eastern Tang royalty.
Generally speaking, Majordomo Ma had always followed King of Tang closely.
But now that King of Tang, Li Xuanxin, was acting secretly, it was hard to say whether Majordomo Ma would still follow.
In order to confuse the outside world, he and King of Tang might have deliberately acted separately.
While they were guessing, Li Hong and Lu Meng heard Eunuch Ma announce the imperial edict, "His Majesty summons the two of you for an audience."
Li Hong and Lu Meng were surprised again.
King of Tang, Li Xuanxin, had already returned to the capital?
The two of them were skeptical, but they followed Eunuch Ma and secretly went out.
They did not go to the palace, but to a residential house.
In the courtyard, a middle-aged man and a young man were sitting opposite each other and drinking tea.
"Father."
"His Majesty."
Li Hong and Lu Meng stepped forward together and bowed to the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man in casual clothes was the current ruler of Eastern Tang, King of Tang, Li Xuanxin.
He nodded slightly, "No need for formalities."
Li Hong and Lu Meng looked at the young man again, "Lord Gao."
The young man stood up, but he did not bow. He just nodded slightly, "Your Highness, Prime Minister Lu."
His facial features were vaguely similar to the King of Tang and his son. He was sunny and handsome, but slightly arrogant.
Lu Meng lowered his head slightly.
Neither he nor Crown Prince Li Hong could get along with the other party.
The sunny young man in front of him was the darkest existence in Eastern Tang.
The place this person presided over was called the Mingguang Pavilion, but it was called the Secret Pavilion by the world.
It was the master of the Secret Pavilion, Gao Yu.
Or, it should be called Li Yu …
Lu Meng lowered his head and lowered his head.
Crown Prince Li Hong's expression was normal, "Father, I was misinformed. I thought you were in Anlong County, so I did not receive you in time. I hope you can forgive me."
"It's not your fault. I did go to Anlong County earlier."
King of Tang smiled, "It was not difficult to deal with Gao Ping of Lingxiao school. After that, I returned to the capital. That's why you can see me today."
Li Hong nodded, "Kill the chicken to warn the monkey. After dealing with Lingxiao school, the others did not know your whereabouts and were cautious. Naturally, the turmoil in various places was quelled."
"Those were all small matters. They only became bolder when I was not around."
King of Tang rubbed the teacup with his fingers, "The only major patient is Longbei and Qinzhou."
Li Hong, Lu Meng, and Gao Yu bowed at the same time, "We are guilty. We were unable to quell the chaos in Longbei and caused His Majesty to worry."
King of Tang waved his hand, "It's not your fault. Judging from the current situation, it may be a more troublesome place than Qingyun and White Horse."
"Yes, His Majesty."
After the three stood up, King of Tang ordered, "Gao Yu, continue to investigate Longbei and Qinzhou. Hong 'er and Minister Lu, begin to cut off the other party's wings. In the end, we will finish the job in one fell swoop."
He took a sip of tea, "Lingxiao school is no longer a concern for the time being. Next, the focus is Dahe Longmen and Tingshan Academy."
"Yes, His Majesty." Lu Meng glanced at Gao Yu beside him.
Gao Yu's eyes were filled with pride as he smiled at him.
Lu Meng retracted his gaze.
He and Crown Prince Li Hong did not have time to report the suspicions of Tingshan Academy and Dahe Longmen. King of Tang, who had just returned to the capital, had already made a decision. The information obviously came from the master of the Secret Pavilion.
"His Majesty, Green Cloud Temple has always been at odds with Dahe Longmen …" Lu Meng said softly.
King of Tang smiled carelessly, "If you want the horse to run, there must be some grass in front."
Lu Meng replied, "His Majesty is wise."
He and Crown Prince Li Hong left.
When they went out, they happened to meet the Imperial Tutor, the Palace Master of Qingbokgung.
The three of them looked at each other, nodded their heads in greeting, and left.
On the way back, Lu Meng said Slowly, "Your Highness, although Gao Yu is arrogant, he is not simple. The enemy is in the dark, and we are in the light. You must be careful."
Li Hong looked around and said softly, "He became the master of the Secret Pavilion because my father dotes on him. There is another master in the Secret Pavilion."
Lu Meng's eyes narrowed, "There are three masters in the Secret Pavilion. I heard that two of them have died in Chang 'an. Could it be that the remaining one …"
"No." Li Hong shook his head, "He is not that eye-catching, but because of this, he can hide well."
He reminded Lu Meng, "When you go to the Secret Pavilion and meet Gao Yu, there are usually two guards beside him. You must be careful of the younger one."
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