Chapter 34: Wonder

Bastard, I won't give you a bit of cruelty, I really thought grandma was annoying!
In the Zichen Palace, Yuan Luo was holding the newly released newspaper book, gritted his teeth and muttered.
Fortunately, I had been prepared for these not to do personnel affairs. Yuan Luo went back to the palace last night and ordered someone to prepare an article urgently. It just so happened that a new issue of the newspaper was about to be published. Since Wei Xi and the others turned back, don’t blame her. You are welcome.
A front-page article in the newspaper, talking about a recent strange event in the palace.
The purpose of the article is to start with the eyes of a small in the North Palace, telling a horrible thing two days ago. Six corpses were dug out from Pingbo Lake outside the Shouxian Palace, and the imperial concubine who was in charge of the harem affairs Acting resolutely, he ordered people to seal the entire Shouxian Palace, and the concubine Shu was taken away by the Shen Xing Division. The little has speculated on many sides as to whether all this is a distortion of human nature or a loss of morality. Let's listen to the decomposition next time.
This article obviously left a foreshadowing, which not only drew people's appetite, but also gave a certain buffer time. It also specifically pointed out that after a thorough investigation in the palace, there was no missing person.
It is conceivable that within the next few days, from the high-ranking officials to the traffickers and pawns in the capital, I am afraid it will be all the hot topics.

Inside the Andaifang where powerful and powerful people gather.
Prime Minister Wei's residence.
The thin and thin Prime Minister stood in the lobby, holding a newspaper book in his hand, and reading it with a frown. He was reading as fast as he could, but he turned the whole book in a moment. He raised his eyes and asked, "How many people have bought this newspaper?"
"This... the villain went around in the street market, a few streets, but anyone who is literate a little doesn't buy this. Let me say there are tens of thousands of copies."
Wei Xi was shocked next to him: "How is it possible? Where did those poor and poor get so much money?"
"San Gongzi didn't know it. This newspaper only costs a penny. Many restaurants and tea shops buy hundreds of copies at a time and give them away for reading."
"Does this bookseller want to pay his death?"
"This villain doesn't know."
"It's a big handwriting, a smart mind." Prime Minister Wei looked through the previous issues of newspapers submitted by his subordinates and couldn't help but admire the case.
These things were so cheap that they hadn't noticed them before. How is it possible for a dignified and expensive man to buy something worth a penny?
"This kind of petty people dare to arbitrarily criticize the court, or even criticize the imperial ban. Is there any respect and inferiority in the world?" Wei Xi gritted his teeth.
"Ha, what if this thing was issued by the court?"
Wei Xi was taken aback, "My father said, this thing is the same as the Dibao issued by the imperial court. It is impossible. How can my father not know about the government affairs of the DPRK." Prime Minister Wei now controls the government and understands all government affairs.
"No matter how long your father's hand is, there is still something you can't reach." Prime Minister Wei touched his beard, shook his head and sighed.
Wei Xi reacted immediately, "Father meant Jin Linsi."
Jin Linsi is the spy surveillance office of the imperial city. Throughout the ages, the emperor's relatives and eunuchs were in the hands of eunuchs, and it was indeed not possible for foreign ministers to intervene.
"The articles in this newspaper look trivial, but if it weren't for Jin Linsi and other officials who monitor hundreds of officials, consider people's sentiments, and spy numerous departments, how could it be so comprehensive." Prime Minister Wei smiled. "Lian Yanqiu, we still underestimated him."
"It's just a whimsical idea." Wei Xi snorted.
The person Lian Yanqiu, but with that face flattering the first emperor, got this status all the way to the promotion, and later turned to the imperial concubine, embarrassed him, and controlled the inner palace.
Prime Minister Wei shook his head, "Don't underestimate him. This person is low-key and clumsy, but he often makes amazing deeds at critical moments.
Seeing the younger son’s disapproval, Prime Minister Wei continued,
I have experienced ups and downs in the dynasty for my father these years, and I have seen too many people, and there are very few people who are not sure about it. For several years, I couldn't see through him."
Before, their clan family pushed the East Sea King to succeed the throne and left Beijing to meet the new emperor, but they were taken advantage of by others to embrace Sikonglin as the throne, which was Lian Yanqiu Gou Lianhan's handwriting.
Wei Xi didn't expect that his father had such a high evaluation of Lian Yanqiu, and he didn't agree with him, but he still bowed his head in response.
Turning the subject, "Father, what should I do?"
"What else can I do, let someone draft a paper for the impeachment of Zhuo Wende, and also recommend that Lu Bingzhong also be prepared."
"How can this work?" Wei Xi was shocked.
Prime Minister Wei glanced at him and said earnestly, "Zhuo Wende has only been in this position for a year and three months, right?"
Wei Xi immediately realized that Lu Bingzhong was not a copper wall and an iron wall, could he find a flaw, and knock him down?
As long as the power is in your hands, temporary concessions do not matter to the overall situation.
"In addition, there are also several bookstores in the business under our name."
"My father, what do you mean?"
"It's not easy to make a family beautiful with such things as newspapers." Prime Minister Wei smiled.
Wei Xi understood.
After discussing business matters, he was about to retire, but Prime Minister Wei suddenly said.
"A few days ago, you got Gu's boy into the Department of Prudence, did you instigate the girl?"
Wei Xi was taken aback, and said with a smile: "It's just necessary for investigating the case. Sister Six complained."
Prime Minister Wei's face sank: "You are too spoiled with these girls, one by one is becoming more and more unruly."
"I will ask your mother to warn her, don't think about things, prepare the dowry with peace of mind, and prepare for the wedding for them next year."
Wei Xi was taken aback: "Father, you really want to marry your Sixth Sister to Gu Yi. Not to mention that Gu's family is downcast, and Gu Yi is quite a bit disrespectful to my Wei's family. He is not a good match. ."
"This marriage was the first emperor's decree to give the marriage back then. How can you go back. Even if Gu Yi is demoted to the people, or even depraved, you can't go against it." Prime Minister Wei said firmly.
Wei Xi is anxious: "Then Gu Yi is so downhearted and really wants to fulfill his marriage, won't I become a laughingstock for Webster?"
"A gentleman must do what he says. What's so ridiculous. What's more, do you think Gu Yi is really as desolate as he is now? Gu Liangyong has worked hard at the border for more than ten years, and his students are all over the army. Everyone is watching."
Wei Xi frowned. He knew that his father was so firm, not only for the reputation of Webster, but also to win the hearts of the army. The elite left by Gu Liangyong is a large force in the border, and now several factions are thinking about it.
"Even if I marry Sixth Sister to Gu Yi, I'm afraid I won't miss our favor."
"It's better than your previous actions, and it's too shameless. Even the imperial concubine in the palace has curtailed her attitude towards Gu Yi." Prime Minister Wei wakes up.
Wei Xi's heart trembled. He was thinking of killing Gu Yi in this matter, and also wanted to use the hand of the imperial concubine to remove the roots. He did not expect the imperial concubine to start the trial in advance and let his abacus be frustrated.
"Although the imperial concubine is young and ignorant, there are many capable people around her." Prime Minister Wei sighed.
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Sitting in the study, Yuan Luo looked at the memorial recommending Lu Bingzhong, feeling happy.
Lian Yanqiu came in and said with a smile: "How do you feel about winning this round?"
"Do I need to talk about my feelings?"
"Niang Niang joked. Lu Bingzhong is cautious, and he must be able to stay in this position longer."
Yuan Luo nodded, and she promoted Lu Bingzhong not only because he is a rare person who is truly loyal to herself, but more importantly, this person is indeed outstanding.
Lian Yanqiu reminded: "It's just a note to the mother. Regarding the news, the mother said that she would hide her identity behind the scenes, but after this matter, I am afraid that anyone with a heart will be able to guess it."
Yuan Luo closed the memorial and sighed. He paid the price just for the position of the commander of the Five Cities Soldiers and Ma Si, which is not worth thinking about.
It's all to blame for Wei Xi, a rebellious bastard!
"Finally, be willing to be willing to be willing, and to be willing to have a good."
"Niangniang can see it very well, there is one more thing, please take a look at this thing." While talking, Lian Yanqiu took out a booklet.
Yuan Luo took it, and she had an ominous premonition when she saw a cover similar to her own style.
Turning over the content inside, it turned out to be almost identical in layout and content, recording recent interesting events in Beijing, followed by a serialized book called "Imperial City Newspaper".
"What is the price of this newspaper?"
"It's also a penny." Lian Yanqiu replied.
These family members are really willing to invest! Yuan Luo nodded: "Very good." It is good for my Tianyu Dynasty's cultural development.
Lian Yanqiu was surprised: "The mother is not afraid that this newspaper will steal our business."
"Newspapers are things that spread the news. It's best to let a hundred flowers bloom. As long as we can establish our leading position in our own newspapers, don't worry about others."
Yuan Luo has absolute confidence in the content of her newspaper. In this age of backward information media technology, there is nothing like Jinlin Division in terms of information acquisition. Even a wealthy family like Webster's can't compare it. If they insist on selling sales, they will definitely fail.
"Do you want to sit back and ignore it?"
Yuan Luo thought for a while, she seemed to be too easy to talk recently, and it made Wei Xi and others like her nose up. This behavior of pulling teeth out of a tiger's mouth should be taught a lesson, so as not to be bullied for yourself.
"What does the admiral think?"
"Niang Niang decides to take action and just hand it over to the minister." Lian Yanqiu smiled.
Yuan Luo absolutely believed in this person’s ability to engage in opponents, and nodded in agreement. By the way, he reminded: "Wait when there is leisure at the workshop, you can also add more kinds of "Chaoyang Newspaper" and "Tianyu Newspaper". They are focused on different styles.
Seizing the market and squeezing opponents is the norm in the media industry in later generations.
Lian Yanqiu responded. After finishing these details, he looked solemnly.
"There is one more important thing. I need to tell my mother that there is no money in the warehouse."
This is a terrible news. Yuan Luo was shocked, "I ran out so soon? Didn’t there still have the money from the last donation?" Most of the money received last time was used on the roofs of the poor in Beijing, and a small part was still used in newspapers. .
Lian Yanqiu smiled bitterly: "Is it possible that the mother suspected that she was greedy in her humble position?"
"Ahem..." To tell you the truth, for a moment, this idea really flashed through.
"Since the publication of newspapers, the first one or two volumes sold only three or four thousand copies, and then it has rapidly increased. In the last few copies, sales have exceeded one hundred thousand, and the supply exceeds supply. It is said that many people are hoarding them. Ship it to other cities and increase the price. Because Niangniang said before, you can sell as much as you can. Based on the loss of 31 cents per book, Niangniang has already lost all your private money."
Lian Yanqiu spoke concisely, with a subtle smile falling in Yuan Luo's eyes, and there was always a sense of gloating.
Are you happy that your boss is bankrupt?
"Even the admiral is not afraid that this palace will take your private money to pay off the debt?"
Lian Yanqiu smiled and said, "Don't hide your mother, the tens of thousands of taels saved by Weichen has already been sent to the workshop."
Uh... Yuan Luo was speechless. With such a dedicated subordinate, what can she say.
After a pause, he asked: "The admiral thinks, what is the explanation for this matter?"
Lian Yanqiu did not answer, but took out two red hot stamping invitations from his sleeves.
Yuan Luo took it and opened it and found that one was sent by the owner of a restaurant in the northeastern part of the capital, and the other was sent by a bookstore selling pen, ink, paper and ink.
"These two invitations were submitted by the newspaper branch a few days ago. In fact, the newspaper has already received no less than three hundred copies of the same invitation. We asked them to sort them out and select these two copies first."
Yuan Luo looked at him approvingly, his next step was unexpectedly guessed by this guy.
He is really more talented than Lu Bingzhong, but unfortunately he doesn't know how loyal is.
Lian Yanqiu went on to introduce: "This restaurant in Huanbaohualou has great taste, but unfortunately because of its remote location, the business is not good."
The wisdom of people in this era cannot be underestimated. The newspapers have only been published for more than a month, and businesses have already come to look for them. And this person in front of you can choose these two from so many invitations, which is especially rare.
Newspaper advertisements, at the beginning, you must not choose the top luxury brands, because these are already the leaders in the industry. Newspapers to praise them again are just icing on the cake, and you can't see the benefits of newspaper promotion. You can't choose those that don't live up to their true name and are of poor quality. No matter how much this kind of goods is touted, it can't stop the public's appraisal.
The two selected by Yanqiu were both of good quality, but unfortunately the ones that failed to gain a good reputation due to various reasons were short of breath, and the newspapers were just to give them this breath. When the propaganda effect of the newspapers and brochures is revealed, why not worry that the major businesses will not come to the door with money.
"Even the admiral is so smart."
Lian Yanqiu's mouth twitched slightly: "Niangniang, don't play jesters. Niangniang should have thought of this idea a long time ago."
"How did you get it?"
"Because Niangniang has not considered the follow-up money issue so far," Lian Yanqiu smiled, "I thought Niangniang would hold another donation conference where all the ladies gathered."
Yuan Luo: ...Don't say I'm as good as Zhou Papi.
"In addition, in the future, there will be restrictions on the purchase of newspapers, one serving per person, and a few large restaurants can be more generous, but it should not exceed ten. Resales for profit should be eliminated. People must be sent to sell in other places, and the price does not need to be a penny. The cost must be recovered." Yuan Luo explained the follow-up policy.
Since this money is to be made, it is better to make it yourself. Advertising alone cannot fill the huge vacancies, and more operations are needed for newspapers to achieve a balance of payments in the future.
Lian Yanqiu responded one by one.
Yuan Luo took a sip of tea and continued: "There is also something like newspapers. In the future, we will set up an editorial department that can accept submissions from the people, especially the students in Beijing. As long as they write well, everyone can publish. There can be two channels, open and secret."
Lian Yanqiu's eyes moved slightly, "Manny, this is to make everyone in the world be the eyes and ears of the newspaper."
Yuan Luo smiled to herself, remembering that when Wu Zetian set up a bronze female, his eyes and ears were all over the world. In the future, the development of newspapers and books will be compatible with this part of the function. It will not only be a tool for publicity and control of public opinion, but also the eyes, eyes and mouthpiece of the court in the future.