Kai Fu Han

Chapter 381 Two new newspapers are opened
"Yes, I will make arrangements after the meeting." Luo Cheng stood up and responded.

"The salt output of the Baishiwan Salt Field has far exceeded the needs of the people in Denglai. The salt fields in Jiaozhou Bay, Haicang Town and other bays are also under construction non-stop, and some drying fields will be completed soon. I would like to ask the leader, what is the output of these salt fields? Can our sea salt be sold to other inland state capitals?" Zhang You from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries asked.

Xinghan League currently produces salt for its own use, so it has not yet established a dedicated salt administration department. The salt farm is near the sea. After the construction was completed, Liu Xinqi arranged for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to take charge.

"Yes, but the sales of sea salt will be handed over to the Grain Reserve Department, which will be sold in grain stores in various places to avoid duplicating the construction of sales channels." Liu Xinqi replied.

Now Xinghan League's grain production has exceeded the needs of the people for their own use, and at the same time, they are constantly purchasing from overseas.

"The Department of Grain Storage can set up a special sales department to set up grain stores in the state capitals other than Denglei, and sell grain to make profits. It can be established in several state capitals around Denglei from near to far, and wait for the commercial roads to be smooth. After that, develop further away." Liu Xinqi suggested.

When grain is sold outside the Xinghan League, it will definitely be sold at a price slightly lower than the local grain price. It will not be the same as inside the Xinghan League. In order to stabilize grain prices, only a cost price will be charged.

In this way, selling grain becomes profitable and will not be a loss-making business.

Having these Xinghan League grain stores will not only help stabilize local grain prices, but also benefit ordinary people.You can also purchase grain from the people during the grain harvest period to protect the people from being exploited by unscrupulous grain merchants.

Moreover, with these grain stores and familiar grain transportation routes, when the Xinghan League attacks these places in the future, the logistical pressure will be much less.

"This will definitely offend the interests of local grain merchants. Facing their counterattack, our Grain Reserves Department will inevitably be unable to respond." asked Wu Liang, Minister of Grain Reserves.

"For the security of foreign grain stores, in addition to setting up a security department to guard against gangsters, Diting is mainly responsible for dealing with local grain merchants and powerful enemies." Liu Xinqi replied.

Di Ting has intelligence personnel all over the place. These intelligence personnel have some long-term hired helpers under them. Moreover, Di Ting has high-end military forces with general cards in all state capitals, which can be used as a trump card to make a final decision.

"No problem. I will notify you after the meeting and let the Titing branches in various places coordinate with the grain storage department to arrange the safety and security of the grain stores." Xu Zhong responded.

After dealing with the issue of the Grain Reserve Department, Luo Gao of the Propaganda Department spoke next:

"The current development situation of "Baixin Xundao" is very good. The last issue of "Baixin Xundao" has sold [-] copies so far, basically covering all the literate people in the eight counties of Denglai. However, I think that for now, In terms of market demand, "Baixin Xun Bao" is still a bit too thin. According to your expectations for the development of business and trade, the demand for business information from ordinary people and businessmen will increase sharply, and now there are signs of it, and "Baixin Xundao" The page space of "Xunduang Daily" cannot be increased blindly, otherwise the cost will definitely exceed profits and make ends meet under the premise of inconvenient selling price. Therefore, I suggest whether an additional "Industrial and Commercial Daily" can be published to publish industrial and commercial information. By then, Job recruitment notices and trade needs of some factories can also be published in this newspaper."

"Okay, you can organize your own staff and establish the "Industrial and Commercial News". Once it's done, you can let me take a look." Liu Xinqi replied, the final review power must still be in your hands. At present, Xinghan League is still very immature. The power of propaganda is too strong, and they dare not relax.

"In addition to the "Industry and Commerce News", there are also some scientific knowledge and common sense that can be popularized to the public to eliminate superstition and ignorance. Let's call it "Science News". This newspaper is responsible for providing content and publicity by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Industry. The department is responsible for the publication work, it doesn’t need to be too frequent, a monthly publication will do.” Liu Xinqi suggested.

"Yes! Alliance Lord."

In the end, the work reported by the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel was very routine and steady. No difficult questions were raised, and Liu Xinqi did not put forward any constructive suggestions.

The half-year work summary meeting on August 25 lasted for one day before it ended.

A lot of new work has been arranged, and it is estimated that the relevant departments will be very busy in the next few months.

After the meeting, when Liu Xinqi returned to the office, Xu Zhong also followed.

"What's going on?" Liu Xinqi asked after the two sat down. "We intercepted the team of Jin prisoners returning north in Jinan Prefecture, and under the guard of the Puppet Qi Guards, assassinated these prisoners, but there is bad news." Xu Zhonghui reported.

"Say it directly."

"Mohe Hanhai was among the troops returning to the north, and it was confirmed that he had been conferred. But Wanyan Zongjun was not there. After interrogating several prisoners, it was said that after Wanyan Zongjun entered the Puppet Qi territory, he broke away from the captives returning to the north by himself, and his whereabouts were unknown. .” Xu Zhong replied.

"A person with a small target is difficult to find in a huge crowd. I guess you haven't found him yet?" Liu Xinqi guessed.

"Yes, at the separate location reported by the prisoners, we were able to find some suspected signs of Wanyan Zongjun within a radius of twenty miles. There were no traces further away," Xu Zhong said.

"Maybe he has already entered the territory of the Kingdom of Jin." Liu Xinqi said.

"That's what I estimate as well. So I'm here to ask for your instructions whether we should continue to enter the Kingdom of Jin to pursue him or not." Xu Zhong asked.

When Xu Han came over before, Liu Xinqi promised Xu Han that as long as Wanyan Zongjun entered the territory of the Kingdom of Jin, he would be temporarily let go.Xu Zhong didn't know whether Liu Xinqi was perfunctory to Xu Han, or if he really intended to do so, so he came here to ask for instructions.

Liu Xinqi was very confused when he heard this question.

After thinking about it again, he still replied: "Then let it go for now. He alone can't change anything. Chasing him will only waste our scarce warrior resources."

"it is good."

After getting the answer, Xu Zhong stood up and left.

"Have you contacted Wu Chengye?"

"We got in touch. He has already sent all his family members to Penglai, and he is currently in Yanjing. He intends to contact Wanyan Zongfu and Wanyan Zongbi, and then find a chance to enter the center of the Kingdom of Jin." Xu Zhong replied.

"Okay, inform him that if Wanyan Zongjun is found, he will be sent on his way without getting burned."

"Yes!"

After Xu Zhong said goodbye again, he was about to leave when he was stopped by Liu Xinqi again.

"and many more."

"Forget it, don't let Wu Chengye do this. His role in the center of the Jin Kingdom is more important. There is no need to take risks for Wanyan Zongjun."

Liu Xinqi was a little confused about Wanyan Zongjun.

(End of this chapter)