Great Song

"This tabloid really smells like money." Cheng Hao frowned in disgust when he saw the poster of "Wang's Powder Shop" popping up in the newspaper.

During this period of time, the Rixin Newspaper has become popular in the officialdom, and how can the Taiwanese admonishing officials in charge of speech ignore it?However, in keeping with his identity, Yushitai did not subscribe to the newspaper, and most of them secretly bought two copies by Yushi, and went home to have a look.The purpose of reading newspapers is nothing more than to find some mistakes in the tabloids of the "Yinghuo" emperor.

Unexpectedly, when I actually read it, it was very difficult to handle.It's just because this tabloid is different from ordinary folk newspapers that it doesn't involve the current government affairs, but every sentence is inseparable from Li Tang.Of course, the censors who are proficient in writing can't see that this is using the past to describe the present, and it shows the emperor's desire to conquer Hehuang.But the question is, tabloids only write historical materials and related analysis, so what does it have to do with government affairs?

This slippery approach is really annoying.The following market anecdotes are mostly amusing, and even the slightly more serious case-solving stories are all things that happened during the Zhenzong and Renzong dynasties.As a result, after looking around, the only thing that people criticize is the shop posters that appear from time to time.

However, this tabloid is run by a businessman, and if some posters are published, how can there be any reason to question it?More importantly, the Son of Heaven ordered newspapers for the palace, just for the entertainment of the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager and the concubines.A tabloid is only [-] articles, and [-] copies are ordered, all paid for by the emperor's internal treasury, how can it be considered extravagant?As for the ordering of newspapers by the government office below, it is just speculation, so what does it have to do with the emperor?Even the sharp-tongued officials couldn't find a place to speak.

"This little talk from Mengxi is quite interesting." Cheng Yi, who was sitting beside him, interrupted.He is quite interested in these stories, and even experimented with positive resonance.Although there have been others' articles these days, none of them are as interesting as what Meng Xisheng said.

Knowing his younger brother's preferences, Cheng Hao didn't care, and just sighed: "It's a pity that Mr. Han left such a backup before he left. It's really hard to guard against."

The person who runs the newspaper is Han Qi's nephew, who ordered it, do you have to guess?However, if it's just an ordinary tabloid, it's not enough to be afraid of. However, it only took two months for this new newspaper to spread throughout Tokyo.Up to the emperor, down to the common people, no one knows, no one knows.Su Dingfang's miscellaneous songs are sung all over the streets and wash houses, and even Lu Lun's "Cai Xia Song" has become popular again.This has been seen in the Kingdom for more than a hundred years, but it has never been seen before.If the public opinion is boiling, maybe it can really promote the battle of Hehuang.

This is what they don't want to see.

Cheng Yi suddenly said: "Brother has concerns, why don't we run a newspaper?"

He failed the imperial examination at the beginning and had no official status.These years I have been studying the scriptures at home, and I only hope that one day, I can also accept apprentices to give lectures, start a sect, and become a generation of masters.Tabloids are suddenly fashionable now, if we run a newspaper, wouldn't we be able to publicize our own ideas and correct the atmosphere of the court?

Cheng Yi has no official status, so if he came forward to run a newspaper, it would not be a big problem.Cheng Hao couldn't help being a little moved: "This day's new newspaper has attracted the contempt of many gentlemen in the court. Even the rich man thinks it's inappropriate. If we publish a newspaper, it seems that there is something we can do..."

This is undoubtedly an opportunity to make a name for yourself.There are countless people who oppose the war with Tubo and recover Hehuang, and Fu Bi, who is connected with Han Qi, is a man of peace.If this unhealthy trend can be rectified with a new newspaper, the two brothers will naturally become famous among scholars!

"It's better to call Tianli Bao!" Cheng Yi already thought of signing up.The two brothers studied under Zhou Dunyi, and they all studied the theory of mind, nature and numerology.The most important thing is the word "reason". "Everything in the world can be rationalized, if there is a thing, there must be a reason, and every thing must have a reason." "Tianli" can be said to have exhausted what the two of them have learned. If you want to run a newspaper, why not use this name?

But Cheng Hao shook his head: "Tianli is the topic, it's too domineering. We don't have a good reputation now, it's better to change to a mediocre one. It's better to call it...Mingdebao."

"The way of a university lies in Ming Mingde, being close to the people, and ending in perfection." This is the opening sentence of "University", which is far more than "Gou Rixin, Day by Day, and Day by Day" from Chapter 3. University" Essentials.It is just right to use it to press the Rixin Daily.

"Brother is more thoughtful." Cheng Yi immediately understood his brother's intention and nodded in agreement.After thinking for a while, he said, "I also need to invite some famous people to write articles for this new newspaper. I don't know if Sima Jun is really willing to write..."

Today's Xinbao writes about the events of the Tang Dynasty, and when it comes to history, there is no one in the dynasty who can surpass Sima Guang.If you want to refute the headline of Rixin Daily, it would be best to invite him to write.However, Sima Guang is now a scholar of the Hanlin Academy and a doctor of Youjianyi. His official position is much higher than that of Cheng Hao, and he has no friendship with the two of them.

But this is not the most important thing.Looking at the newspaper in front of him, Cheng Hao suddenly said: "The cost of this newspaper should not be low, right?"

Cheng Yi also looked over the three pages of paper, densely packed with articles.The printing is clear and beautiful, and the ink color is shiny. Even if it is cheaper linen paper, it can be seen that the cost is not cheap.After these three pages are printed, I am afraid that even fifteen words may not be able to hold them.Once it comes out in three days, if you print 45 copies, you will spend [-] yuan a month!

After thinking about it for a while, Cheng Yi hissed lightly: "As expected of a merchant, I'm really willing to spend money."

Although their family resources are not thin, it is absolutely impossible to spend money like this.In case of unsalable, wouldn't you lose everything?

Cheng Hao also sighed: "Forget about printing less. Only two pages are printed, and no posters are published. It is published once every five days. The content should be more streamlined, which should be more in line with the wishes of scholars."

It can only be the.Cheng Yi shook his head after looking at the inscription ink book which was really not bad.It's really not that easy to get ahead with a tabloid.

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There are not a few brothers like the Cheng family.The popularity of the daily newspaper has really moved many people's minds.

Of course, the emperor doesn't care about these.In comparison, the memorial just presented made him even more delighted.

"Su Qing, is the cold forging method you mentioned really more convenient than the current armor-making method?" Zhao Xu couldn't wait, and immediately called Su Song to inquire.

Cold forging armor can actually reduce the weight of the armor, but it is as strong as hot forged armor.Not to mention the statement about the hydraulic forging hammer.How could Zhao Xu not be overjoyed when he heard this?

"If it's just cold forging, it will take more time than ordinary armor making. But with the hydraulic forging hammer, it will be very different." Su Song took out the drawings he had drawn and presented them. , a sketch jointly developed with the master. I am preparing for trial production today. If it can be done, it will save a lot of money and food!"

Zhao Xu picked up the drawing and took a look. It was really detailed and complicated, and the shape looked not small.I am afraid that apart from the water reel, there is really nothing that can move this giant.He couldn't help sighing: "Su Qing is really curious, how did he come up with this kind of mechanical forging method?"

He originally thought that Su Song would say that this was an idea born of his experience in the military inspector.Unexpectedly, Su Song said sternly: "It was Ling Xiaozi who wanted to research a printing press for newspapers, which made me think of this method. The power of machinery is far better than that of humans, especially when it comes to hammer forging."

Zhao Xu: "..."

What's going on, can this also have something to do with that trail?And what about a printing press?It is not enough to make movable type, but also to make mechanical newspapers. Is it because you are afraid that the money will be too hot?

After gathering his composure, Zhao Xu coughed lightly: "The printing machine, can Su Qing make it? Is it useful?"

"The structure of the printing machine is simple, and I have already made one. If it is printing hundreds of thousands of documents, it can save some manpower. But ordinary books are not very useful." Su Song said something, and did not hide it.

After thinking about it, Zhao Xu sighed: "I'm afraid there is only Dibao, which can be used. Send one to Jinzuoyuan to see if they can print more Dibao."

Dibao is mostly hand-copied nowadays, and some merchants specialize in transcribing and selling it.How can this cheapness be taken by others?However, selling residence newspapers seems to be a bit out of the ordinary.Do you want to set up a new newspaper like the daily newspaper and earn some money?

wrong!Zhao Xu was shocked, why did he even think of selling newspapers to make money?Let's let this matter go.Now the battle in Hehuang is still the most important.He has developed artillery, and now he has high-quality and cheap armor. God really wants to urge him to mobilize troops!

It's time to think about issuing national debt!

It seems that he knew the emperor's mind. A few days later, Wang Shao wrote a letter, asking for the repair of the upper and lower cities of Weizhou and Jingzhou to ward off the enemy.He also stated that after his investigation, he found that there were tens of thousands of hectares of wasteland between Weiyuan and Qinzhou, which could be reclaimed by people.

This is really sleepy, someone will give you a pillow!Zhao Xu was overjoyed, and immediately approached Wang Anshi to discuss the matter.

After a few days, the news that the emperor wanted to raise the national debt spread from the second mansion to the outer court, and the civil and military officials of the whole court were shocked.Is the officer insane?How can you be so dignified as the Son of Heaven, and even borrow money from others with shame?

For a moment, the memorial flew to the emperor's case like snowflakes.

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Mi Fu was recently hired as a school clerk, and he went in and out of the Secretary's Office every day, copying documents, and reading classics, which was really annoying.But because of this, he was among the first people to know about the national debt.Hearing such shocking news, he immediately regained his spirits, and ran to the Han Mansion to look for Zhen Qiong.

"Brother Zhen! Have you heard? The Son of Heaven is going to borrow money!" This was a joke, but his mother had ordered him not to speak indiscriminately in the court.Such explosive news can only be talked to Zhen Qiong, who is also out of tune.

Originally, she thought that these words would surprise Zhen Qiong, so she chatted with him for a while.Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Zhen Qiong's eyes lit up: "Is it really out of national debt?! Buy, buy, buy!"

"Ah?" Mi Fu froze on the spot.

"You don't want to pay interest if someone gives you interest, aren't you stupid! This is borrowing money from the government, how can you still owe the debt?" Zhen Qiong couldn't help but sneer at his stupid look.

Wait... It seems that there is some truth... Mi Fu's eyes were blank, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

The author has something to say: Cheng Hao and his younger brother Cheng Yi, they are collectively called "Er Cheng", which is the "Cheng" of "Cheng Zhu Neo Confucianism".Cheng Hao was originally a censor, but because he didn't get along with Wang Anshi, he went to teach.

It can be said that those who studied and wrote history during the Shenzong Dynasty were all inferior to Wang Anshi's achievements XD