We must proceed gradually to disassemble the aristocratic family bit by bit,

not thinking we can suppress them all at once,

after all, doing so would provoke united resistance from all aristocratic families.

At that point, even if Lin Yi has immense skills and extraordinary methods, it’s difficult to fight against them.

After all, the combined number of those aristocratic families is quite large.

With these people causing trouble, it would be nearly impossible for Lin Yi to govern Dayou properly.

Frankly, even if those from the aristocratic families lined up for Lin Yi to kill, could he manage?

Moreover, they would hide in the shadows, using tricks and obstacles, making it even harder to make progress. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Therefore, Lin Yi’s plan is to proceed gradually, targeting those from humble families.

Currently, children of low-ranking officials can only aspire to enter the Imperial Court by relying on an aristocratic family and becoming their disciple.

Only this path offers a true shortcut.

But now, Lin Yi intends to replace the aristocratic family and seize this path for himself.

To pave a direct road upward for these children from humble backgrounds.

In other words, Lin Yi aims to be their shield, to assume the stature of the aristocracy.

Alternatively, the court should become their greatest support.

It’s akin to establishing an academy and letting each learn there; once they pass the selection, excellent performance leads them to an official position.

In this way, will the selected talents still be loyal to the aristocratic families?

That’s a joke; they will only be loyal to themselves.

This is Lin Yi’s upcoming task: not only to start a newspaper but also to establish the academy.

Much like the current Imperial College, which only enrolls children of officials, especially those of aristocratic lineage.

But Lin Yi aims to reform it, to fundamentally dismantle it.

The Imperial College remains the Imperial College, but a separate academy will be built, placing the aristocrats there, while the new academy is for the children of humble families.

Of course, it’s not to say there aren’t good students in the Imperial College, or none capable of becoming officials.

If they have the ability and pass the selection, they can become officials.

But seeking backdoors will no longer be possible.

Moreover, he plans to personally become the principal of these two academies, meaning everyone becomes a disciple of the emperor.

Saying this might be simple, but actual implementation is extremely challenging,

and it cannot be accomplished in just a few words,

plus it requires a certain amount of time.

Currently, the most pressing issue is Yan Country watching like a tiger, attacking our cities, hence these matters must be postponed.

Scanning the crowd below, seeing all eyes on him, Lin Yi gently placed his tea cup down, then picked up a newspaper, speaking in a calm tone:

"This thing named ’newspaper’ is an invention, and its purpose, I believe, is easy to guess, right?"

After these words, the crowd was stunned, and they began to speculate in their hearts about its purpose, wondering if it was really to deal with people like them.

Indeed, their first thought was just so.

The greatest use of this thing is to weaken the power of families like theirs.

As for other uses, they hadn’t thought of any yet.

But seeing the puzzled expressions of the people, Lin Yi could only shake his head helplessly, adding a hint of reproach in his tone:

"You! I gave you these things to study thoroughly, not just to look at the surface but to examine the content. Haven’t you read through all the words I’ve written here?"

With Lin Yi’s comment, everyone suddenly seemed to wake up from a dream.

At once, they all focused their attention on the words.

Initially, they were all shocked by the utility of the object.

So, no one actually noticed what was written on it.

Now, reminded by Lin Yi, they finally looked at the text. At that moment, someone voiced their surprise.

"Oh? This content wrote about matters from today’s court session."

"Indeed, indeed, it documented the process of today’s early court in detail."

"Is this a record of daily affairs?"

"It seems like it. From what I see, it’s truly a record of daily affairs used by His Majesty. No wonder it’s so exquisite."

"Let me see, let me see, indeed it is. Excellent, truly excellent; using it to record His Majesty’s daily affairs is just too fitting, showcasing His Majesty’s status."

Immediately, everyone began to discuss fervently,

not only that, their faces all lit up with excited expressions,

the excitement was genuine, stemming from deep within,

because they guessed this to chronicle His Majesty’s daily affairs,

thereby indicating this is very precious and very expensive.

And such a valuable item wouldn’t be used by common people or mass-produced; only the Royal Family could use it,

indirectly suggesting their bamboo slips were in no danger.

For a moment, everyone breathed a long sigh of relief.

After all, with this, their status would be secured, which everyone hoped to see.

Exchanging glances, they all spotted reassurance in each other’s eyes.

Instantly, flattery filled the air as they voiced admiration for Lin Yi, praising his brilliance.

Amidst the compliments, Lin Yi’s lips maintained a slight smile, yet he did not utter a word, merely listening, as they performed like jesters.

In this way, nearly a quarter hour passed, uninterrupted by the accolades spoken by those old fellows.

This prompted Lin Yi to sigh, recognizing their literary talent was quite something indeed.

For such a long duration, not a single compliment was repeated.

[To be continued....]