Daming: Refining zombies at the beginning, Lao Zhu was shocked

Time flies, and another month has passed.

The railway from Hanzhong to Xi'an has started construction. Although many engineering problems were discovered during the period, they were basically solved without much delay in progress.

According to estimates, there should be no problem in completing the project before the end of the year.

On the other hand, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao actually came to Hanzhong Mansion in person.

Although it is now very convenient to go to Xi'an from Hanzhong, and both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao often come to Hanzhong, it is rare for father and son to come here at the same time.

"Dad, brother, if it's about the newspaper, why do you have to go there in person?"

"I just want to take a trip to Xi'an Mansion when I have time!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao mentioned their proposal to start a newspaper, Zhu Yue was still a little surprised. Even for this matter, there was no need for the father and son to come to Hanzhong Mansion at the same time, right?

Although the cabinet is responsible for the affairs of the court now, even if the emperor and the prince are away for a period of time, there will be no trouble. But without special circumstances, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao will ensure that at least one person is in charge of the palace!

"I haven't been to Hanzhong for a while, so I just thought I was out for a walk!"

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand indifferently.

In fact, if something big happened in the imperial court, it would take the emperor and the prince to make a decision. Even if it was sent directly to Hanzhong Mansion, it wouldn't be far away and wouldn't delay anything.

After hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said, Zhu Yue did not continue to struggle with this issue.

The three father and son then discussed the plan of starting a newspaper!

Neither Zhu Yuanzhang nor Zhu Biao had a better understanding of paper media like newspapers than Zhu Yue.

Because the first newspaper of the Ming Dynasty was originally published by Zhu Li during the Chengwu period, its role was also to promote reforms. Newspapers were used as a medium to publicize reform policies, so that the people would not be black-eyed or even be deliberately targeted. Instigated by people!

After the Kaifeng Mansion case broke out, problems in this area came to the fore. It was reasonable for Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao to think about starting a newspaper, and it was also expected by Zhu Yue!

In fact, before Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao came, Zhu Yue had already thought about this issue and made a plan, waiting to discuss it with Zhu Yuanzhang and them one day!

In fact, when it comes to establishing a newspaper, the court does not need to spend too much brains. It only needs to change the existing form!

Because the imperial court itself has a medium similar to newspapers, that is, the arrival of newspapers!

Di Bao is the oldest newspaper in the world. It first appeared in the early Western Han Dynasty, that is, around the second century BC, about a century earlier than the "Daily Chronicle" of the Roman Empire.

Since the development of Di Bao in the Han, Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming dynasties, although its name has changed frequently, its circulation has never been interrupted, and its nature and content have not changed much.

According to historical records, prefectures in the Han Dynasty and vassal towns in the Tang Dynasty all had "residences" in the capital. Their role was equivalent to today's news agencies in Beijing, focusing on conveying government news, including the emperor's edicts, ministers' memorials, and relevant officials. Appointments, dismissals, transfers, etc. are all things that the officials need to collect and copy.

The Di Bao was originally copied within the imperial court, and then posted at the palace gate for public circulation, so it was also called Palace Gate Copy and Yuanmen Copy. This was actually the earliest way of publishing news.

In other words, since the Han Dynasty, the court has had a professional media for releasing news to the outside world, and that is the news!

It's just that there is an essential difference between the audiences targeted by daily newspapers and newspapers.

Because the report is equivalent to serving the imperial court itself, it is more like a medium for communication between superiors and subordinates and various departments!

The main audience of newspapers is the general public!

But in fact, as long as the court has the foundation to start a newspaper, it is not difficult to start a newspaper. It only needs to change its thinking and think about how to promote the newspaper among the people, so that more people can hear about the court. Just the sound!

The content of the newspaper needs to be subdivided!

If you want to promote a newspaper, you must not only focus on current political news, but also delineate more sections that involve all aspects of people's lives!

This content is also hugely different from the original report!

Zhu Yue has already sorted out his ideas. In fact, all he has to do is leave it to Zhu Biao and implement it according to the original plan!

Therefore, the father and son did not waste too much time on the newspaper matter. After talking for just over an hour, everything was basically finalized!

The next thing to do is the actual operation of the court!

As for possible problems, we can only wait until the problems arise and then slowly solve them. After all, you can't eat a fat man in one bite. No one can guarantee that the newspaper will achieve the best results from the beginning, without any trouble or trouble. question!

"Lao Jiu, in fact, the reason why we and Biao'er came to Hanzhong in person is not only for the newspaper, but also for another matter, which we plan to discuss with you!"

After talking about the newspaper, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly changed the subject.

Zhu Yue couldn't help but feel something in his heart. He had just suspected that the old man had come here not just for the newspaper, but he didn't expect that there was something else!

"If you have anything to do, just tell me straight away. Why make it so secretive?"

Zhu Yue's face looked a little strange.

When did the old man start beating around the bush again when talking to himself?

"That's it, your eldest brother and I have decided that we want to crown Feng'er and the others kings!"

"The titles are given first, and the fiefdoms are temporarily undecided. After you ascend the throne in the future, you will arrange fiefdoms for them!"

Zhu Yuanzhang directly told him what he and Zhu Biao had discussed!

"Be crowned king?"

Zhu Li was startled when he heard this, but he quickly came to his senses.

Listening to the old man's tone, he must be the vassal king, not the county king!

In fact, the old man had mentioned to himself the matter of conferring kingships on Zhu Xifeng and the others a long time ago. At that time, he felt that the time was not ripe and he was not in a hurry, so he did not agree!

Unexpectedly, the old man brought up the old matter again this time, and it seemed that he and Zhu Biao had already discussed it. This time he came to Hanzhong Mansion, saying it was to discuss with him, but more like informing him directly!

Of course, Zhu Yue will not be dissatisfied with this. After all, the old man and his eldest brother are conferring the title of king on their son, which is a good thing for Zhu Xifeng and the others!

"Are you a little too anxious?"

"There is no precedent in the Ming Dynasty for a concubine to directly grant a vassal title to his grandson. Even if there is no fiefdom for the time being, it is against the rules!"

Zhu Li frowned, obviously still worried about such a decision.

In fact, it is not a big deal for him to make his sons kings, but he is not in a hurry right now. After all, there are more important things to do, and there is no need to cause any more waves in the court because of this matter!

"What kind of rules and regulations do you care about?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he laughed disapprovingly.