Chapter 83: Affirmation from the boss
"Just give it five points, as long as you don't lose money. But one thing is that you have to run this newspaper for me. It cannot 'fall' into the hands of others and become a tool for those who are interested in attacking the imperial court!"
To Yang Rong's expectation, when he reported the price to the little fat man with the re-typed newspaper the next day, the always stingy little fat man agreed very generously this time.
"Long live Lord, don't worry, this slave will definitely live up to Long Live Lord's expectations!" Seeing the solemn look on the little fat man's face, Yang Rong quickly knelt down to show his loyalty.
"Long live Lord, I don't know when the first copy of "Da Ming Royal Daily" will go on sale? Long live Lord, please tell me." After expressing his loyalty, Yang Rong immediately asked the little fat man for the publication date of the newspaper.
"Well, we can't be careless about this first newspaper. In this way, the release date will be set on the second day of February, just in time to use my wedding with my little sister to promote our "Da Ming Royal Daily" in advance, hahahaha!"
After a moment's thought, the little fat man decided to publish the "Da Ming Royal Daily" on the day when the dragon raised his head, ostensibly to promote the newspaper, but actually for the purpose of promoting his own wedding.
"Your Majesty, this newspaper is about to be published. Shouldn't the person who will supervise and review it be finalized?"
Just when the little fat man was planning how to make the "Da Ming Royal Daily" become a hit, Wang Bing couldn't help but reminded him speechlessly.
This was already decided upon when the newspaper plan was originally proposed. But now that the newspaper is about to be released, the little fat man who supervises and censors has never made a decision.
"Lao San, this Royal Daily is my property, is this necessary?
Obviously the little fat man is somewhat resistant to the review and supervision Wang Bing mentioned. After all, why should others supervise an industry that he has invested his own money and effort in? Especially in Wang Bing's proposal, there are still some supervisors.
There are people from outside the court.
"Your Majesty, although this "Da Ming Royal Daily" is your Majesty's inner court property, it is also the mouthpiece of the entire court and the country. If there is no supervision and review, everything that should be published and should not be published is posted on it, then it will not be chaotic?
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"And even if His Majesty himself is responsible for the supervision and review, there will be no problem for the time being. But it is impossible for His Majesty to not be pro-government forever, right? After a few years, when His Majesty is pro-government, how will there be so much time to deal with this matter?"
"So it is better to identify the review and supervision personnel of the newspaper now, just like the cabinet, and form a system. Let them review and approve the content to be published the next day before reporting it to His Majesty. In this way, it will not
Wouldn’t it delay His Majesty’s other matters?”
"Well, that's true. After I take office, I won't be as free as I am now!" When he heard the word 'pro-government', the little fat man's eyes suddenly lit up.
Although the little fat man no longer cares as much about not being able to rule personally as he did before, as an emperor, who doesn't want to have great power?
So after hearing Wang Bing talk about what happened after taking office, the little fat man immediately understood the seriousness of the matter.
"Lao San, do you have a suitable candidate for this review and supervision person?" Finally, the little fat man directly asked Wang Bing about the selection of this review and supervision person.
"Your Majesty, it's up to you to decide this matter yourself. Whether it's the inner court or the outer court, as long as we don't get some people who oppose the New Deal and refuse to change the past, that'll be fine!"
In Wang Bing's opinion, as long as the "Da Ming Royal Daily" does not completely fall into the control of the inner court and the outer court, he really doesn't care who will review and supervise it.
Because these censors and supervisors, to put it bluntly, only have the right to discuss what can and cannot be published. The real decision-making power is actually in the hands of the little fat man.
"Come on, Third Brother, let's go to the cabinet to meet Mr. Zhang."
After hearing what Wang Bing said, the little fat man immediately picked up the sample newspaper and walked out.
There is no other way, the candidates for the inner court are not bad, but for the candidates for the outer court, since he is not in charge of the government, he naturally needs to consult Zhang Juzheng, the actual head of the Ming Dynasty.
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"Yang Rong, quickly show this "Da Ming Royal Daily" to sir and all the ministers!"
After Wang Bing and Yang Rong, the founder of the newspaper, came to the cabinet, the little fat man immediately acted like a student seeking praise. He couldn't wait to put the first real newspaper of the Ming Dynasty on Zhang Juzheng's desk, and other
Naturally, several cabinet ministers also received a sample report.
"Your Majesty, this thing is so good. With this sharp weapon, it will be much easier for the imperial court to implement the new policies in the future, hahahaha!"
After a while, after staring at the "news" published in the newspaper in his hand that the court was preparing to clear out his father-in-law's land, Zhang Juzheng, who was dressed in plain clothes, couldn't help stroking his big beard and burst out laughing excitedly.
"So sir, do you think this newspaper is feasible?"
Although the release date of the newspaper had already been decided, the little fat man was still so excited after receiving the affirmation from Zhang Juzheng, the big boss of the empire.
"Your Majesty, of course it is possible. With such a sharp weapon, the imperial court will be able to control the world's public opinion in the future, hahaha!"
Before Zhang Juzheng could speak, Lu Tiaoyang, the second-in-command in the cabinet, laughed first.
"But Your Majesty, why do the newspapers print all the vernacular? So, wouldn't it mean that there are some, some..."
"Lord Lu, your Majesty's move is just to let the people better understand the imperial policy. Just imagine, if it is written in a sophisticated way, how many people can understand it except for scholars? Isn't it against your Majesty's desire for the common people to understand the imperial policy?
Is it your original intention?”
Before the little fat man could speak, Wang Bing quickly held his hand to Lu Tiaoyang and explained.
"Oh? Your Majesty is going to sell this newspaper to the people? Just for this price?"
Looking at the beautifully printed newspaper in their hands, several cabinet elders couldn't believe that ordinary people would be willing to spend a lot of money to buy this newspaper.
"Sir, gentlemen, I am going to tentatively set the price of this newspaper at five cents, which is five cents. If it sells more in the future, the price may be lowered. I believe that under the guidance of gentlemen and gentlemen,
Under the new political governance, my people can still have some spare money to buy a newspaper, haha!"
"I will live up to your Majesty's trust!"
Hearing the little fat man's confident laughter, all the pavilion elders including Zhang Juzheng bowed and "promised".
Subsequently, in a peaceful atmosphere, the two "reviewers" of the foreign dynasty were successfully finalized. In addition to Zeng Shichu, the censor, Shen Shixing, one of the cabinet ministers, volunteered and also served as
was reviewed by one of them.
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"Your Majesty has really grown up!"
Looking at the little fat man leaving, Zhang Juzheng stroked his beard and nodded in admiration!
"Uncle, do you think our uncle is really only fourteen years old? Or do you think there really is something about Su Hui in this world?"
Chapter completed!