The Head of the Ming Dynasty Spared His Life

However, out of professional habits and awe of Yan Song, he continued to look down.

Soon I finished reading the preface of more than 3000 words, basically talking about what happened in some countries far away, such as "Marco Polo's Travels", what America, what Africa, what Conquer the sea...

Wu Wencai thought he had read a lot of books, and felt that these were fallacies and heresies. If Yan Song was here, he would have dared to refute them without fear of the powerful.

After reading the preface, turn to the next page.

【Text——Chapter 1: Seeing the World with Open Eyes】

[200 years ago, due to the development of the commodity currency economy in Western countries, the demand for currency increased greatly.Currency is not only a medium of commodity exchange, but also a symbol of wealth and power, with which there is everything.The precious metal gold and silver are ideal currencies.In Western Europe in the Middle Ages, the silver standard system was initially implemented. From 200 years to the present, it has gradually transitioned to the gold standard system. Gold and silver are both means of payment for defense trade.As a result, kings, nobles and businessmen in Western Europe pursued gold and silver like crazy, forming a fever for precious metals. 】

This time, Wu Wencai finally took it a little seriously.

The words in this passage seem familiar, and they happened in both the Song and Ming dynasties. Although the words [silver standard] and [gold standard] are a bit awkward, Wu Wencai still understands the meaning.

"It's enough to focus on silver and gold. Why are you talking about the silver standard and the gold standard? Trouble..."

Wu Wencai complained a bit, and continued to look down.

[Maritime powers - Spain, Portugal]

[150 years ago, Spain and Portugal~tao on the Iberian Peninsula had completed territorial unification and centralized power. The land area was only equivalent to a Zhejiang provincial capital, which was extremely small.But the nautical power is extremely strong. The autocratic monarchs, nobles, and merchants of the two countries actively supported the nautical cause and opened up new sea routes to India in order to plunder gold and silver and expand their power. 】

【…】

[The Spaniards were actively looking for another new sea route to the East. Among them, the Columbus fleet sailed west from Europe and encountered a newly discovered continent, America (abbreviated as America), which opened up a new sea route to America. , and then obtained a large amount of gold and silver 010 from the Americas, and transported them back to the West through huge ships. 】

The whole article has a total of more than 7 words, with an overview and many detailed examples, such as the western experience of the navigator named Columbus, who preached everywhere to raise money to go to sea, but was ignored by many royal families... The last few voyages to the sea, finally Found a new continent, a continent full of wealth with countless gold and silver.

Wu Wencai was dumbfounded, feeling that what was said in it was simply a fantasy, but so many detailed examples, such as the Columbus incident, seemed so real.

"Is this true? Or fake?"

He was a little hesitant, wondering whether he should print it or not, but when he thought that it was Yan Ge's old book, he had to print it if he didn't.

"Forget it, just print it, anyway, it's not me who was scolded!"

Wu Wencai also wanted to see what kind of evaluation this book would get after it was printed and distributed.

However, it must be very lively.

"Try printing 500 copies first, lest you lose money if you can't sell them."

The strength of Wenhao Bookstore is naturally extremely powerful. In less than 10 days, 500 books were printed, and then placed on the shelves of bookstores under Wenhao Bookstore through channels.

As for propaganda, Wu Wencai did not dare to engage in it, for fear of being scolded.

. .

Chapter 176 Heresy! 【2】

"Qutang is noisy and the twelve beaches, people say that the road has been difficult since ancient times; long-term hatred is not as good as water, waiting for waves to rise on the flat ground..."

Wang Bengu sat in his room drinking, resentful.

The world is dark, and what I want in my life is ignored, which is very depressing.

That traitor Yan Song, who collected the blood and sweat of so many people, still sits high in the hall and manages the people in the world. No one shakes him, and the court is indifferent.

For several nights, Wang Bengu dreamed that the Daming was in turmoil, that there were countless bandits, and that the dynasty finally changed. Every time Wang Bengu woke up from this nightmare, sweating profusely, and palpitations.

"It's better to resign from office. I'm alone, but I'm useless to that traitor. It's better to be a commoner and live a comfortable life."

However, when he thought about the possibility of Daming being thrown into chaos by the bandits Yan, he thought about Zhao Gao who destroyed the Qin Dynasty in the past, and Qin Hui who brought the Southern Song Dynasty to a desperate situation. How much Yan Song looks like today.

"No, I can't resign. As long as Yan Bandit is not eliminated, I will fight Yan Bandit to the end!"

Wang Bengu roared angrily, as if at this moment the world's justice and righteousness of the saints were added to him.

Having regained his confidence, he is ready to regroup and go out to find like-minded people to impeach Yan Song together.Change clothes and go out, go up to a friend's house, pass by one of the libraries, look up, Wenhao Library, suddenly remembered——

"Almost forgot, I submitted a manuscript and printed it for Wenhao Bookstore. I don't know what the result is now..."

He went in, looked for the shopkeeper, and asked straightforwardly: "Twenty years ago, I submitted a manuscript for you to publish. I wonder what the result is now?"

The shopkeeper didn't know Wang Bengu, so he asked, "I don't know what your name is."

Wang Bengu stared, a little annoyed: "You don't even know me? How unreasonable! My name is Wang Bengu, my name is Zimin, and I'm in the Sixth Division...々"..."

The shopkeeper 'suddenly realized', and enthusiastically said: "Master Wang, oh, I'm really sorry, I didn't recognize you, it's really a sin... (omitting a bunch of praise words such as wise and powerful)..."

Then a lot of flattery made Wang Bengu dizzy, and finally he felt a lot more comfortable. You can finally recognize me, Wang Bengu, otherwise you would be too blind.

Wang Bengu proudly raised his head proudly, with a sense of self-confidence: "My last submission, now I would like to ask where is the specific step? Has the book been published yet?"

The manuscript he contributed last time was called "Integrity and Integrity", but it took him a lot of effort to write it. It has a strong educational significance and is of great benefit to training officials to be honest and upright.

The shopkeeper suddenly got stuck: "Ahem~~ Mr. Wang, I don't know what the name of the manuscript you are talking about is?"

Wang Bengu frowned: "You don't know?"

The shopkeeper cursed inwardly, who are you, I didn't even know you before, okay?Who knows what book yours is?

Wang Bengu was ashamed and angry: "The manuscript I submitted is called "Integrity and Integrity". Didn't you notice?"

The shopkeeper complained wildly in his heart, what the hell is "Integrity and Integrity"?It sounds like the old master's words, how can anyone read this kind of book?We Wenhao Bookstore will not publish it.

Wang Bengu had already seen the result from the face of the shopkeeper, and his face turned red. This book "Integrity, Integrity, Integrity and Straightforwardness" is simply a model of morality, the gospel of scholars all over the world, and the trial of corrupt officials in the court. You Wenhao Bookstore dare to ignore this book ?