Chapter 84: Plate Armor
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The newspaper was passed around among the crowd.
Xiao Ming explained, “What you hold in your hands is a newspaper. The role of a newspaper delivery boy is to deliver these newspapers to various towns and counties and read them aloud to the people. This task is simple but also very important. After reading the newspaper, you will also be responsible for gathering the grievances of the people and reporting them back to Qingzhou.”
The scholars nodded in agreement. At this moment, Fan Zeng spoke up, “Your Highness, isn’t the role of a newspaper delivery boy somewhat similar to that of a censor?”
“Indeed, it is somewhat similar to a censor. However, the grievances you report will be published in the newspaper, and the officials will then respond with solutions, which will also be published. This way, the voices of the people can be heard by everyone, from top to bottom,” Xiao Ming said, giving Fan Zeng an appreciative look.
The scholars were astonished. Prince Qi’s deep concern for the hardships of the common people left them deeply moved.
Some of the scholars said, “Your Highness is diligent in governance and cares for the people. We should do our part to assist you.”
“Yes, I am willing to take on this role as a newspaper delivery boy.”
“Exactly, there’s no shame in this. Studying the classics is ultimately for the sake of the people.”
“…”
The scholars in the command headquarters were filled with enthusiasm. Pang Yukun and Xiao Ming exchanged satisfied glances. In truth, both the common people and these scholars had a sense of fairness in their hearts.
In the past, they might have been more cautious, but now, with Prince Qi’s various reforms, they had seen the results firsthand.