Starting from crossing the Fengshen

Chapter 21

"Brother Yin, count me as the only one to apply for the newspaper. I won't be too lazy to go to Jiangnan Naval Academy next year!"

"How could such a meaningful thing happen without me Tao someone!"

Lu Xun and Tao Chengzhang recommended themselves.

Yin Qi smiled and said: "Of course, this is our common cause, how could we not do it without you?"

Lu Xun and Tao Chengzhang both nodded excitedly.

All in all, Lu Xun was 17 years old and Tao Chengzhang was only 20 years old, which was when they were young and passionate.

After determining the goal and route, the three began to discuss.

Although Lu Xun and Tao Chengzhang were extremely intelligent and capable, they were limited by the times and could not compare with Yin Qi in terms of vision. Therefore, during the discussion, Yin Qi gradually gained the right to speak.

Slowly, Yin Qi began to take the lead in their hearts.

Because all routes and plans were drawn up by Yin Qi, which were not only comprehensive but also rigorous, they could not find fault at all.

After some deliberations, Yin Qi and the others decided on a series of things.

The first is to run a newspaper, which is called People's Daily.

The second was the establishment of the Fuxing Society, of which the three of them were the earliest members.

For the sake of confidentiality and security, any new members must undergo strict vetting, otherwise they will only be candidates.

The three of them have already discussed how to select and review new members.

Of course, it was mainly Yin Qi who was talking.

According to Yin Qi's plan, after the People's Daily is established, it will collect articles from the society, judge whether they are progressive people through their articles, and then regularly invite them to attend gatherings.

Through gatherings to get acquainted, tested, influenced, and reviewed, he was finally attracted to the Fuxing Society.

Although there were only three people in the Fuxing Society, Yin Qi was elected as the president, and Lu Xun and Tao Chengzhang were the vice presidents.

Yin Qi said: "Nowadays, the power of the imperial court is still very strong. We should not be explicit about it. Therefore, the articles in newspapers are mainly about anti-foreign powers to inspire people's national consciousness. Regarding the imperial court, we can make insinuations."

Lu Xun and Tao Chengzhang both nodded. They also knew that this matter could not be done recklessly.

Yin Qi continued: "In order to instantly increase the reputation of our people's newspaper, and in order for the people to accept our ideas more easily, I propose to launch a vernacular movement, and all articles will be written in vernacular."

"This……"

Lu Xun and Tao Chengzhang were shocked and could not help frowning in thought.

Intellectually speaking, vernacular literature is indeed easily accepted by the people.

But he will definitely be criticized verbally and writtenly by Shilin.

Yin Qi said in a deep voice: "Brother Zhou, Brother Tao, the times are progressing, and our culture must also progress. And what we want to unite are people with progressive ideas, and they will definitely be willing to accept it. As for those rotten Confucians who do not change their past, there is no need to pay attention to it."

Lu Xun and Tao Chengzhang looked at each other, gritted their teeth and said, "Okay, it's as you said."

Although they will be criticized verbally and writtenly, for the sake of the great cause and to improve the reputation and influence of the People's Daily, what does this mean?
Yin Qi nodded and continued: "Brother Tao will be the president of this newspaper, and brother Zhou will be the editor-in-chief. I will provide the start-up capital for running the newspaper, as well as subsequent operating expenses, but I will not participate in the management."

Running a newspaper is not an easy task, especially for a large newspaper. Purchasing machinery requires a large amount of money.

And I am definitely busy with work, and just reviewing manuscripts can exhaust me to death.

Tao Chengzhang said quickly: "Brother Yin, don't you want to take up the post?"

Yin Qi shook his head and said: "No. If we want to develop our business, we can't do it without funds. As the Yin family also knows, Shanyin is extremely rich, and it drives away the great powers and develops people's livelihood, which cannot be separated from industry and commerce. My focus in the future will be in this regard."

When Tao Chengzhang and Lu Xun heard this, they both nodded silently.

The Zhou family has declined, and the Tao family can only say that their family background is prosperous, which is incomparable to the Yin family.

Tao Chengzhang said: "I will contact you about the machinery. I have a friend in Shanghai. I will write a letter in the evening and ask him to help find the machinery needed to run the newspaper. As for the location of the newspaper office, I will look for it these days."

Although the telegraph has entered China, it is currently only accessible through the coastal treaty ports.

This was done secretly by foreigners, because the Qing government opposed the introduction of telegraphs.

It will be at least next year before the Prime Minister's Office in Beijing hears the sound of telegraph messages being sent and received.

Yin Qi nodded and said: "Okay, I will prepare the funds as soon as possible." After talking about the business, the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

The three of them talked about the past and the present.

Yin Qi not only had the knowledge reserves of later generations, but also had the literary accomplishment of Yin Qi, who was the deity. Therefore, his eloquent talk was not inferior to that of his predecessors. He even attracted the admiration of Lu Xun and Tao Chengzhang because of his various unique insights.

Time passed and it was evening in a blink of an eye.

Looking at the setting sun outside the window, Yin Qi thought that there was still business to do in the evening, so he raised his hands and said: "Brother Tao, Brother Zhou, there are some things to do tonight, I have to go back. If you have anything, you can send someone to Yin Mansion to find me. "

"It's getting late, we should go home."

"Haha, I originally came out to buy books, but now I can only wait until tomorrow."

"Okay, let's meet again someday!"

……

When I returned to Yin's house, the sun was just setting.

At this time, Ruanjiaozi and a dozen guards were ready in front of the mansion. Yin Chengtao just walked out of the mansion, followed by Yin Xuan and Master Chen on the left and right behind him.

When he saw Yin Qi, Yin Chengtao's eyes also flashed with shock.

He had always heard Yin Xuan say that the second son had completely changed his mind and was a completely different person. He originally thought it was just an exaggeration, but now it seems that he has really changed his personality.

The body is more burly and the edges and corners are more distinct, but his eyes are gentle, like a humble gentleman.

"Dad, big brother, Master Chen!"

Yin Qi quickly stepped forward and greeted the three of them.

Although Yin Chengtao was pleased with the change in his second son, he was still unhappy that he had just arrived. He couldn't help scolding him: "You have just returned to your old ways just after your ban was lifted. You didn't go home all afternoon. Did you cause some trouble again?"

Yin Hai couldn't help but tremble.

He wanted to say: Master, you guessed it right!

Yin Qi smiled nonchalantly and said, "Dad, I made two friends this afternoon and spent the whole afternoon drinking tea at Xinya Teahouse. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to the teahouse tomorrow to ask."

Yin Chengtao asked subconsciously and said without saying anything more, "Let's go. We are the hosts today and we cannot let Lu Xianba arrive first."

With that said, he walked towards the soft sedan and sat on it.

As for Yin Qi, Yin Xuan and the others, of course they could only follow behind.

…………

Lijialou is one of the top high-end restaurants in Shaoxing.

On the third floor, private room.

The table was full of food and wine, and Yin Chengtao sat at the table with his eyes closed, while Yin Xuan and Yin Qidu could only stand behind him.

As for Master Chen, he stood further away.

Yin Xuan suddenly spoke and said angrily: "Dad, Lu Xianba is already half an hour late. How can this be unreasonable?"

Yin Chengtao did not open his eyes, but simply said: "Be calm."

What kind of scene has he been in over the years, and who has not seen him?
How could Lu Xianba's show of "disarming power" disturb his mind!

Yin Xuan couldn't get rid of his anger. He turned to look at Yin Qi beside him, only to find that his second brother, who used to be impatient and temperamental, was lying there with his eyes closed to rest, and he had imitated Yin Chengtao's appearance.

He couldn't help but be confused and shocked.

Is this his second brother?
"Hahaha!"

At this moment, a burst of hearty laughter came from outside the door, and at the same time, the door was pushed open.

A burly middle-aged man strode in with a sinister face.

He said apologetic words, but he didn't look like he was apologetic at all: "I'm really sorry for having to wait so long, Master Yin. The gang is busy with business, so I'm late."

(End of this chapter)