Zhang Hong smiled but said nothing.

He was even more surprised when he heard Sun Ce make this request, but after thinking about it, he calmed down. Although this goal is very high, with the increase of printing shops, as long as he is willing to spend money and work hard to advance, this is not an unattainable goal.

Zong's book seal workshop is just one of countless newly opened book seal workshops. To survive so many book seal workshops, it is not enough to rely on a few scholars who do academic research. Only when reading becomes a matter that ordinary people can participate in, every household has the ability to buy books and read books, can the book seal workshop exist and have the possibility of survival.

When every household has literate people who can understand the announcements posted on the inner door, the possibility of being blinded by lower-level officials will gradually decrease. Only when there are more and more scholars, their inexplicable pride will be broken. They will not think that they are superior just because they can read a few sentences, and they should get something better without any worries about food and clothing, so that they can calm down and do some practical things that are beneficial to others and themselves.

At that time, how could the complaints of just a few scholars and famous scholars shake Sun Ce's foundation? The words they say now and the books they print will become laughing stocks in the future and become topics of conversation in the streets and alleys. They can't even deny them if they want to deny them.

"Brother Zirou, do you know how much of the pen in this article is?"

Zhao Wen shook his head. Zhang Hong raised one hand and shook it. Zhao Wen said, "Hardware?"

Zhang Hong smiled. "It's not impossible for hardware, but it's a Runge that only everyone like Cai Boyi has. Song Zhong's Runge is a word and a monday. Poetry and essays will be more expensive, and according to their reputation and level will vary. In general, it will ultimately be related to the sales of books."

"Your writing skills are very good, and you should be not far from Cai Boyi, right?"

Zhang Hong laughed. "That's true. Anyway, if I step down, I will make a living by selling articles. There is no problem with food and clothing. How about it, are you interested in showing off your skills?"

Zhao Wen shook his head repeatedly. He was self-aware. His knowledge and writing skills were not outstanding, and the articles he wrote would not be better than Song Zhong. Moreover, the Zhao family in Shu County had a lot of family resources and did not need him to sell literature to make a living. But he realized the crisis behind this. If this plan was realized, then in five years, Nanyang would have 600,000 people who could recognize words, almost the same as the total population of Guanzhong. There was no shortage of literate people in all walks of life. There was a shortage of craftsmen, and there would be no longer any worries about craftsmen in various workshops, and new products would emerge one after another.

At that time, what did the emperor use to fight against Sun Ce? The cruel and barbaric Liangzhou soldiers? As soon as he thought of this, Zhao Wen's face suddenly became hot and had no face to face Zhang Hong. He subconsciously turned his head and looked out the window.

Several smiling faces passed through the window. A six or seven-year-old child noticed Zhang Hong, raised his hand and shook it, shouting crisply: "Happy New Year, Lord Changshi." Zhang Hong waved his hand, with a heartfelt smile on his face.

"You know?"

"The children of Nanyang Kindergarten. They pass by my door every day and know me." Zhang Hong withdrew his gaze and sighed with emotion: "These children are very smart, can tell the difference between good and bad, and know who is good to them and who is just talking about it."

Zhao Wen rolled his eyes, but his mood became more and more complicated without answering Zhang Hong's topic. When these children grew up, they probably wouldn't have any court in their hearts. The wise ruler in their eyes would only be Sun Ce, and they would not be the emperor who could lead his troops to attack Nanyang at any time. Regardless of whether the court agreed to Sun Ce's establishment of the country, Sun Ce had already established a country in the hearts of these ordinary people. If the emperor issued an edict to attack Nanyang, they would probably join the army without hesitation and fight against the emperor.

Should I persuade the emperor to quickly attack Nanyang, or should I advise the emperor to abdicate and let the peaceful and prosperous era come soon?

When the carriage arrived at the gate of the inner city, Zhao Wen was attracted by a team of knights. These knights' clothing was unique, and they were the Hu Benlang in the palace. Zhao Wen quickly asked Zhang Hong to stop the car, opened the car door and walked out. The leader was Zhao Rong, a Guanglu doctor who Zhao Wen knew. When he saw the carriage stop, he came up and happened to see Zhao Wen and quickly saluted him.

"Brother Zirou, I will come to deliver the edict according to the order."

Zhao Wen's heartbeat accelerated a little. He didn't know what the emperor's edict was, did he insist on the original plan to continue negotiations with Sun Ce, or accepted his suggestion to change the course and treat it toughly? For a moment, he did not dare to ask. He looked back at Zhang Hong, and Zhang Hong looked at him with a smile.

"Brother Zirou, let's talk about it when you go to the city."

Zhao Wen responded and signaled Zhao Rong and others to follow him into the city. He returned to the car and took two deep breaths to calm himself down. Zhang Hong looked at him quietly. "Who is this person? He sounds like a native of Liangzhou, and his figure and gaits seem like he has been carrying soldiers."

Zhao Wen nodded. "Zhao Rong, a native of Hanyang, whose courtesy name is Zhichang, was once the Left Commander of the Xiyuan Army. He was an old acquaintance with Feng Fang and is currently a Guanglu Doctor."

"So it's him." Zhang Hong suddenly realized that he had heard Zhao Rong's name while studying in Luoyang, but he had never met him. At that time, there was no Xiyuan Army. Zhao Rong was still a newly-entered official. He was famous for his good at treating people and making friends. "It turns out that he has a good appearance and a pair of eyes are very vivid."

Zhao Wen laughed dryly. Zhao Rong is a big surname in Liangzhou, and is well-versed in military affairs. He is in his prime and is a very useful minister for the emperor. The emperor sent Zhao Rong to send edicts, and he may have the intention of peeking at the truth and reality. Zhang Hong's eyes were very poisonous, and he could see Zhao Rong's uniqueness at first glance.

After entering the inner city, Zhang Hong and others got out of the car and took Zhao Wen and Zhao Rong into the mansion. After a few words, Zhao Rong knew that Zhang Hong was Sun Ce's spokesperson in Nanyang, so he did not hide it. He explained his future intentions one by one. In principle, the emperor agreed to the three conditions proposed by Sun Ce. Yuan Zhao's crime of forgery was established and the world would soon be announced. Sun Jian increased 500 households for his military achievements in Guandu, promoted him to General of the Cavalry and led the governor of Jiaozhou to suppress the rebellion. However, there was some difficulty in establishing a country. The court held a court meeting to discuss. Many old ministers expressed their opposition. The crowd was in a raging manner and it was difficult to implement it for the time being. The emperor spent a lot of talk and finally decided to change Sun Ce to the Marquis of Wu, and use Wu County as his fief, and entrust the throne to the eight states of Youji, Yanqing, Xuyu, Jingyang, and granted the eldest princess to marry the secretary in the court as the dowry.

Taking county as fiefs is the standard for being a king. In other words, in addition to not giving Sun Ce a formal title, the emperor actually agreed to all the conditions of Sun Ce, and also hoped that Sun Ce could understand the difficulties of the court. At present, Yuan Tan occupied Jizhou and invaded Youzhou. If Sun Ce could send troops to attack Yuan Tan and pacify Youzhou for the court, the emperor would have enough reason to make him king.

After reading the edict, Zhang Hong checked the seal and nodded. "Okay, I agree to the General Sun."

Zhao Wen secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said nothing. Zhao Rong was a little surprised and winked at Zhao Wen one after another. Zhao Wen knew what Zhao Rong meant, but pretended not to see it. Zhao Rong had no choice but to ask: "Shi Shi, does General Sun need to decide such an important matter? Besides, General Sun must accept this edict in person?"
Chapter completed!