Datang: My private money was exposed by Li Shimin

Of course, the outsiders didn't know what happened in the palace, and those humble scholars who made troubles were still preparing for their next actions.

Early the next morning.

Everyone rushed to the yamen in groups to make trouble as usual.

Just when they were about to surround the place again, they were extremely surprised to find that today's yamen is no longer closed, but wide open.

This sudden change caused everyone's actions to stop.

but.

Soon everyone reacted, and their expressions showed strong anger.

"I've been shy for so many days, and now I'm finally not hiding? I've been waiting for you to come out, and it's not easy to bully you if you see us!"

"That's right, you have the ability to do these things, but you dare not come forward to face them. This further shows the hypocrisy of you people. Today, I will let you see what happens when you bully us!"

"Let's go straight in and find them to study the theory well. We are clearly planning to set up the imperial examination, but we try to monopolize the books and don't give us people a chance at all. What are we trying to do?"

Everyone was furious and rushed forward without hesitation, cursing angrily, venting the grievance in their hearts during this time.

This is not the first time they have acted. Before that, the yamen was closed tightly, and it seemed that they completely ignored their actions.

This made the people who were originally unwilling to be reconciled feel even more angry. Now that someone from the yamen is finally ready to come out, they will naturally not let this opportunity pass.

Just when the crowd was about to rush into the Yamen, Dou Lukuan, Minister of Rites, came out with a smile on his face.

Facing such a chaotic situation, there was no panic in his expression.

Most of the troublemakers this time were scholars. Although they were emotional and wanted to ask the Yamen for an explanation, their most basic rationality still existed.

The moment they saw Dou Lukuan, most of the people stopped and stared at him with piercing eyes.

These people can clearly feel that the person standing in front of them is by no means an ordinary person.

Seeing that just after he appeared, the crowd gradually quieted down, and the smile on Dou Lukuan's face became more intense.

"Everyone has suffered during this time. I think the ultimate goal of your actions is to get fair treatment. Now the court is going to give you an explanation. I hope you can be patient!" Dou Lukuan said sincerely. All the people saluted.

What he did, immediately got everyone's response. The scene was quiet, and everyone stared at him with piercing eyes.

"You...what is your identity?" At this moment, a young man standing in the front looked at Dou Lukuan with concern and asked.

They urgently need to know each other's identity now, because this represents the attitude of the court.

If the person in front of him is just an official the size of a sesame seed, it means that the imperial court doesn't take them seriously at all, and it's hard to say what will happen next.

As the person spoke, everyone's eyes were on Dou Lukuan.

In fact.

Dou Lukuan understood what these people were thinking, and revealed his identity with a slight smile: "Dou Lukuan, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, is here to give you an explanation on behalf of the imperial court!"

"I don't know if you are satisfied with this answer?"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the crowd.

"It turned out to be Lord Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites. Since he personally handled this matter, it shows that the court attaches great importance to it. Maybe there is some misunderstanding?"

"That's right. If the whole thing was really done by the imperial court, there is no need to send a minister to solve the problem. Just arrange someone casually and you can do it perfunctorily!"

"But the problem now is that we can't buy the books we need anywhere. The news that the imperial court is preparing for the imperial examination has been released. Now time is very precious, we can't afford to delay it!"

Everyone was discussing, and the worry on their faces was undisguised. After all, they did so many things to get the court to take action to solve the problem of lack of books.

As long as they can buy books, they will have the confidence to take the next imperial examination.

"The imperial court is actually clear about everyone's thoughts. I just said that this time is to give everyone an explanation..." When he said this, Dou Lukuan waved behind him.

immediately.

A large number of yamen servants filed out and neatly placed bundles of books at the gate.

With the passage of time, more and more books were placed here, and even at the end, there was no place to put them, and everyone had to retreat quickly to make room as much as possible.

"Everyone, the imperial court is aware of the difficulties you are facing now. You can't buy books in various places. The reason for this must be very clear to many people!"

"Of course, these matters will naturally be handled by His Majesty. Recently, the imperial court has been stepping up printing books. This can be regarded as a good gift for you!"

"Next, please line up carefully, and then register to buy the books you need one by one. Don't panic, everyone has a share!" Dou Lukuan said with a smile, looking at the books in front of him.

in fact.

When everyone saw the books being brought out continuously, they couldn't hide the excitement on their faces.

If it wasn't for the reverence, and there were government guards around, someone might not be able to control it, and rushed forward to grab it.

But even so, after the vast majority of people reacted, they immediately raised doubts.

"This counts as an explanation for us? Does your lord know that the price of books outside has skyrocketed now, and just a book of Analects is worth three taels of silver. How can we afford it?"

"Yeah, yeah... A whole set of classics and history collections actually cost a tael of gold. We are just ordinary people. It will take us many years to raise enough money. It is impossible to afford books now!"

"Now there are indeed books, but what's the use if we can't afford them?"

Soon, the crowd boiled again, and everyone was complaining vigorously.

In a sense, they are more irritable now than they were before.

after all.

There are a large number of books in front of them, but they are simply out of reach. Let alone three taels of silver, ten of them may not be able to scrape together a tael of silver.

Hearing these people's complaints and the anger in the shrine, the smile on Dou Lukuan's face became even more intense.

"Listen to me, everyone, what you are talking about is the market price. I represent the imperial court. Please think about it carefully, the imperial court is not those profit-seeking businessmen in the market!"

"If North Korea wants to make money, there is absolutely no need to do this. The books you see now only cost one penny!"

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