Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 65 Public Opinion Offensive
The princes and generals are so kind!

Although it was just a few simple words, it really moved Yang Hu.

But no matter how happy he is, there are still some things he can't say.

Yang Hu dissuaded him: "My son, you are drunk."

Zaiyu said nonchalantly, "It's Yangzi, you're right that you're drunk."

Yang Hu smiled and filled another cup for himself: "That's all, why don't you stop here today, I'll send someone to take you home later."

Unexpectedly, when Jai Yu heard this, he suddenly burst into a smile.

This is what he was waiting for.

Zaiyu pretended to be angry, and flicked his sleeves violently, the paper hidden in the sleeves spilled all over the floor.

Yang Hu saw the pieces of paper all over the floor, and asked in astonishment, "What is this?"

Zai Yu bent down, pretending to be serious and picked up the papers one by one.

"This is paper. I figured it out by myself when I was very bored a few days ago."

Yang Hu asked with a smile: "What are you thinking about it for?"

"I thought it was difficult to write on bamboo slips, and I couldn't afford cloth, so I made paper. It's cheap, and you don't need cloth tea to write it. It's perfect as a writing material."

"Oh? Can it be used for writing?"

Yang Hu picked up a piece of paper and rubbed it repeatedly with his fingers: "Well... Although it's not as good as cloth, it's not bad for writing."

"Huh?" Zai Yu paused suddenly, he fell back and leaned against the table: "Hehehe..."

Looking at his drunken portrait, Yang Hu couldn't help but asked with a smile: "My son, what are you laughing at?"

Zaiyu said: "Yangzi, aren't you worried that the people of the country will slander you? I suddenly thought of a good way."

Yang Hu only thought that Jae Yu was talking drunk, so he didn't take it to heart, but he was happy today, so he didn't want to dampen Jae Yu's interest.

So he followed his meaning and asked: "Do you really have a way?"

Zai Yu said, "Yangzi, have you heard the story of three people becoming a tiger?"

Yang Hu shook his head: "No."

"If someone said that tigers appeared in the street market in Qufu, would you believe it, Yangzi?"

Yang Hu smiled and said, "Of course I don't believe it."

"Then if two people say that there are tigers in the street market, would you believe it?"

"I might be a little skeptical."

"If there is a third person who says there are tigers in the street market, would you believe it?"

Yang Hu thought for a while, nodded and said: "I will believe it."

Jai Yu laughed loudly while holding the empty goblet cup: "Obviously, it is impossible for tigers to appear in the streets of Qufu. But if there are too many people who say it, even a wise person like you will believe such inaccuracies." Actual rumours. So, you know what I mean?"

Yang Hu frowned and said, "You want me to send people to the streets and alleys of Qufu to spread the story of my dedication to the country?"

Zaiyu shook his head and said, "In that case, the efficiency is too low."

Yang Hu asked again: "Then how can we be efficient?"

Zai Yu picked up the paper and shook it in front of Yang Hu's eyes: "Did you forget this? The price of paper is far cheaper than cloth. If you can make good use of it, your evaluation among the people of the country will soon be reversed." .”

Yang Hu couldn't figure it out, so he could only ask: "My son, what do you mean?"

Zaiyu saw that he was so urgent, so he stopped hiding.

"I plan to start a newspaper in Qufu."

"What is a newspaper?"

“The so-called newspaper is a document that is published on a regular basis mainly to publish news and political commentary.

As long as you have a newspaper, you don't have to worry that no one will know about the contributions you have made to the people of the country. "

Zai Yu patiently explained the function of the newspaper to Yang Hu, but Yang Hu still had doubts.

"With the help of paper, it is indeed feasible to start a newspaper. But just like the story of three people becoming a tiger you just said, only when the scope of communication is large and the number of people spread is large, then the newspaper can play its role. .

Although paper is easier to write than bamboo slips, it is probably impossible to issue a large number of newspapers on a regular basis in a short period of time, right? "

Zaiyu took another sip of wine: "Since I can make paper, I can naturally solve the problems encountered in starting a newspaper. Don't you believe me, Yangzi?"

Yang Hu quickly denied: "Of course not."

Zaiyu said with a smile: "In this case, as long as you are willing to lend me a hundred woodcarving craftsmen, within a month, you will see the "Qufu Daily" full of your deeds published in the streets and alleys of Qufu. gone."

Yang Hu thought for a while.

Calling a hundred craftsmen for a month is not a big problem for him.

So he replied: "My son, if you can really make newspapers, a hundred craftsmen will not be a problem."

Zai Yu said again: "In addition, I also need you to take the lead in purchasing newspapers. It is best to stipulate that it is a must-purchase item for each official residence."

Yang Hu asked: "Why is this?"

"To be honest, after I made paper, I sold it on the street, but I found that Chinese people don't accept paper very well. So, if you don't do this, I'm afraid it will be difficult for newspapers to set off a trend in Qufu. !"

Yang Hu still understands the truth that those who are good at the top must be bad at the bottom.

What's more, in addition to promoting Yanghu, the newspaper will also publish various current affairs news. It seems that it is not completely unfeasible to include it in the official procurement under the guise of knowing the world's major events.

Yang Hu said: "I can't give you an affirmative answer on this point. But I will definitely try my best to fight for it.

But even if I can't get every official residence to buy newspapers, at least here in Ji's, I can guarantee that every issue will be purchased regularly.

And I will try my best to promote these papers in Ji's fief.

From now on, the cities under Ji's command will no longer use silk scripts to communicate with each other, but paper ones. "

Zai Yu didn't expect Yang Hu to agree immediately.

Although Yang Hu is domineering, he is also cunning and cautious.

How can someone who can go from being a janitor to accompanying his ministers and carrying out the country's orders be led by his nose all the time?

It was a surprise that Yang Hu was willing to ensure that the Ji family would take the lead in using paper.

The Ji family has already used it. Could it be that the Meng family and the uncle Sun family will be far behind?
Even if Meng and Uncle Sun don't use it, Ji's big order alone is enough for Zaiyu's paper industry to make a steady profit.

This is a typical premium customer.

However, Yang Hu gave such a favorable condition, which is enough to show how much he is afraid of the people of the country.

First, he asked his master to become an official, and then he used his official position to curry favor with Yan Hui and others.

This is not enough, and now it is adding an order to me.

Zai Yu is very satisfied with Yang Hu's performance on the road.

Unfortunately, the right to distribute the newspaper is in my hands.

When the printing is officially started, it is not up to me to decide what kind of news I want to make?
Huzi, play tricks with Zaizi,

Jae Yu propped himself up on the floor and stood up crookedly.

"Yang Zi treats me like this, how can I live up to your hard heart?
Meng Yangzi never gave up, and even though I went through fire and water to start a newspaper, I would not hesitate to do so! "

　If you expect a referral ticket, you get a referral ticket.

　　——Excerpt from "Zaiyu's Diary"

　　


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