I'm in the Red Mansion

Chapter 239 Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of a country

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Master, the pattern is similar to the imperial report, but it is not an imperial report."

"And this newspaper can be called the Daxia Monthly Newspaper, which will be published once a month. In the later period, it can be published once every half a month, ten days, or even every day."

"This newspaper can be divided into several modules, such as poetry column, fiction column, oddities, folk tales, etc."

"This newspaper does not involve current affairs, but just wants to make this newspaper a household name."

"I don't say that every household will subscribe to it, but at least everyone knows that the newspaper exists."

"At that time, if we want to guide public sentiment, we only need to publish a guiding article in the newspaper."

Hearing this, Prime Minister Kou's eyes lit up and a thoughtful look appeared on his face.

If it could become a household name, it would be possible to achieve this.

However, it is not easy to become a household name.

Not to mention promoting it throughout Daxia, how many people are there in the capital city alone?

How much paper do you need to print at one time if you want your brand to become a household name?

How much silver is needed?
The current treasury is empty and cannot support such expenditure.

Therefore, this method is indeed a good one, but it is a pity that it cannot be implemented at all.

Thinking of this, Kou Xiang couldn't help but sighed: "Brother Cong, your idea is indeed very good, but the national treasury is empty now, and we can't come up with so much money to start the newspaper you mentioned!"

The national treasury can’t come up with so much money?

In this world without mobile phones, television and other entertainment programs, isn’t starting a newspaper a profitable industry?
Well, newspapers are a new thing, so it’s normal that the master doesn’t understand them.

Thinking of this, Jia Cong couldn't help but say: "Master, starting a newspaper only requires some funds in the early stage, but once the newspaper is established, not only will it not cost money, but it will also make money."

Hearing this, Kou Xiang asked half-doubtfully: "Brother Cong, this matter is of great importance. Are you sure that this newspaper will not cost money in the future? Can it still make money?"

After hearing what Kou Xiang said, Jia Cong suddenly had an idea and said, "Master, if you don't believe me, you can just let me distribute the newspaper."

"I won't ask the court for a penny. Of course, after the issuance, if it can make money, it doesn't have to hand over the profit to the Ministry of Revenue. How about that?"

If the newspaper could really be established, it would definitely be led by Jia Cong.

In this world, who knows newspapers better than him?
As long as you control the newspapers, you can control public opinion.

Jia Cong wanted to take over the newspaper distribution completely and be responsible for his own profits and losses, but it was not entirely for profit.

Now, the dividends from his rouge and powder, plus the profits from alcohol, have made him less interested in making money.

The reason why he wanted to take control of the distribution rights of the newspaper was simply because this would allow him to have a more secure and comprehensive control over the newspaper.

Speaking of Prime Minister Kou, upon hearing this, he could not help but stand up and pat Jia Cong on the shoulder and said, "Brother Cong, you are worthy of being my disciple. You are indeed responsible."

"Well, come with me to the palace, I'll take you to see the emperor, and try to finalize this matter as soon as possible."

As the prime minister, Kou Xiang could naturally see the power of this newspaper.

Once the newspaper is published, public opinion will be completely in their hands.

By then, it will be much easier for them to do anything.

Therefore, Prime Minister Kou naturally had the confidence that he could persuade Emperor Yonglong.

The reason why he planned to take Jia Cong directly with him was because it was Jia Cong who proposed the newspaper and he was the only one who could explain it clearly.

Soon, Prime Minister Kou brought Jia Cong to the palace to meet Emperor Yonglong. Not long after, Emperor Yonglong met Prime Minister Kou and Jia Cong in the upper study.

Immediately afterwards, Prime Minister Kou told Emperor Yonglong about his idea for the newspaper.

Then Prime Minister Kou said, "Your Majesty, the newspaper's proposal was put forward by my student Jia Cong."

"Therefore, let my student Jia Cong give Your Majesty a detailed introduction."

Emperor Yonglong nodded, and Jia Cong carefully introduced the newspaper to him.

After hearing this, Emperor Yonglong fell into deep thought.

As an emperor, his perspective on the issue is different from that of Prime Minister Kou.

He naturally also realized the power of newspapers.

If the newspaper could really be distributed throughout the entire Daxia territory, then the strange phenomenon that local people only knew the aristocratic families but not the imperial court would no longer occur throughout the entire Daxia territory.

Thinking of this, Emperor Yonglong could not help but ask: "Lord Jia, if we want to promote the newspaper, the cost will not be a small amount."

"The national treasury is indeed unable to support such a huge expenditure at present. Are you sure you can support the expenses of establishing a newspaper?"

Jia Cong said in a clear voice: "Your Majesty, every citizen has a share of responsibility for the fate of a country. Although I am only an insignificant member of Daxia, I also have a heart full of patriotism!"

"Of course. In my humble opinion, although this newspaper needs money in the early stage, it may be profitable in the later stage."

Hearing Jia Cong's words, Emperor Yonglong could not help but say: "What a good saying! Every man has his share of responsibility for the rise and fall of a country! If the people of Great Xia can all think like this, why should we worry about the failure of Great Xia?"

"Lord Jia, the idea of ​​this newspaper was yours, so I will leave this job to you! If it can really make a profit in the future, it is also your ability, just think of it as a reward from me!"

"You should go back now and make preparations. After you report to the Hanlin Academy, I will issue an order to let you be responsible for editing the newspaper. You can select the staff in the Hanlin Academy on your own."

After Emperor Yonglong finished speaking, Jia Cong could not help but say, "Your Majesty, I obey your command."

After leaving the palace, Prime Minister Kou took Jia Cong to his residence and instructed him on many things.

It was not until late at night that Jia Cong was allowed to leave.

After returning to Ningguo Mansion, Jia Cong began to think seriously.

How to create a newspaper from scratch, how to make the newspaper widely known as soon as possible, so that everyone will accept the newspaper, like the newspaper, and even become inseparable from the newspaper in the end.

Next, Jia Cong began to plan based on the memories of later generations and the current situation of this world.

The three maids, Qingwen, Hongxiu and Xiangling, sat on one side, looking at Jia Cong with watery eyes.

As their relationship progressed, they became more tender, gentle and considerate towards Jia Cong.

It was not until the second watch that Jia Cong had roughly figured out the framework.

However, the content of the newspaper is so huge that it would be fine for him to produce one or two issues by himself, but it would not work over a long period of time.

Therefore, it is necessary to find some helpers.

Speaking of which, there are several good helpers in the Grand View Garden!

For example, Lin Daiyu, San Yatou, and especially Xue Baoqin, even Xing Xiuyun can help a little.

When we find them tomorrow, I'm sure they will be willing.

These are all free labor! (End of this chapter)

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