Win the Ding 1617

The capital, the Forbidden City, and the ministers in Dongnuan Pavilion gathered. !Top!Point*!Fiction

Zhou Yanru, Chief Assistant of the Cabinet, Zheng Sanjun, Minister of Officials, Chen Xinjia, Minister of War, Ni Yuanlu, Minister of Household, Liu Zeshen, Minister of Punishment, Yuan Jingwen, Minister of Industry, and even Fu Shuxun, Minister of Rites who was too old.

Those who entered the cabinet at the same time, but not the first one, are the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, Wei Zaode, a scholar of the Dongge University, the left servant of the Ministry of Rites, Zhan Shifu, the assistant minister, and Chen Yan, a scholar of the Dongge University, are also listed in the Dongnuan Pavilion.

Chen Yan was good at colluding with the courtiers, and often from the mouth of the servants, he could secretly learn about the questions the emperor wanted to ask the next day.

Wei Zaode is good at rhetoric, very eloquent, very able to guess Chongdi's thoughts, and can always cater to him, so the same is in the emperor's heart. Although Zhou Yanru, the chief assistant of the cabinet, is the most favored at present, the two are not the respect of one, but Nor does it fall behind.

It is the tradition of the Ming Dynasty to use small officials to rule ministers. Perhaps Emperor Chongzhen felt that Zhou Yanru was too powerful, and he, Ni Yuanlu and Zheng Sanjun were both from Jiangnan, and members of the Donglin Party. There is the meaning of two-person system.

Li Banghua, who was recently transferred from the Minister of the Ministry of War of Nanjing to the post of Zuodu Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, also sat quietly on an embroidered stool.

Although Li Banghua has just been transferred from the Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing, he is deeply rooted and his disciples are all over the world. People are also all prosperous officials. Li Zhenyu, a member of the family, has served as ministers of Gong, Xing, Hu, and Li successively in history. There is a folk saying that "a family has eight ministers. Nine sons and ten know the state".

Today's topic has been tacitly understood by everyone present.

Run a newspaper!

Although the Ming Dynasty had a mansion newspaper, which was managed by the Secretary of General Administration, all important events of the court were reflected in the mansion newspaper.However, Dibao also has some disadvantages.The content of the first issue is separate, most of which are news about officials' memorials, appointments, dismissals, imprisonment, etc., and the number of words is small, and the number of words in each issue is no more than [-] to [-] words.The second is expensive.If someone who is not qualified to read the residence newspaper goes to the Secretary of General Administration to copy the residence newspaper, the price is not cheap.Especially foreign states and counties.Every year, hundreds of taels of silver need to be copied.

The content of the Di Bao is also strictly controlled, not to mention collecting and writing news on its own, and there is no right to comment.As for some people like to hear and see, there is no information related to life and business.

The chairman once said.Ideological propaganda and public opinion positions.You do not occupy.The bourgeoisie is going to occupy it.This is indeed a wise saying.The imperial palace newspaper is an official article, not for the middle and lower class officials, so it is.The various newspapers of the Southern Guangdong Army system issued by Long Shengxing in the capital, Jiangnan and other places came into being and quickly occupied this position.

Whether it is the Jiangnan Times or the important news of Sainty issued by the capital, the content covers the changes of the court officials, the introduction of various policies and regulations, as well as the prices of food, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, tea, cloth, etc. Commercial information, such as how many ships will arrive at Tianjin Port in the next shipping schedule, what cargoes are on board, what price the cargoes will be sold at, and so on.

In addition, there is an entertainment section that is welcomed by people from all walks of life.For example, what kind of stunner appeared in the Eight Great Alleys, which young student Xiaodan in a certain theater had a beautiful appearance, what about the theater troupe raised by a certain adult, and so on.

It is inevitable to publish some words that the scholars who are above the top will nod and say yes, such as some stereotyped essays, how to start and change, how to solve the problem, and some poor scholars, there are even more surprises on it. Discover.

How many traveling scholars can be accommodated in a certain temple in the city, and the abbot is not so fond of money, so he can tolerate poor scholars eating two fast meals a day in the temple.

Once these newspapers came out, they were quickly respected.It is even more difficult for ordinary people to see the residence newspaper, and they are not qualified to listen to it.The crude tabloids have nothing to do with them, and these newspapers not only meet their needs, but also provide more information they need.To broaden their horizons.

As a result, all major teahouses and restaurants, as long as there are storytelling and singing services, have opened new entertainment activities, or newspaper reading services, almost overnight.

At this time, the literacy rate was not so high, and the storytellers and singers had a new way of making money. They used a method that the masses liked to hear and see, and rhymed an article according to the rhyme, and sang it like an opera. Generally, this form has become an important means for teahouses and restaurants to attract customers, and even in many brothels, those women who originally only focused on piano, chess, calligraphy and painting will discuss the world's situation with customers in their leisure time.

Zhou Yanru, the chief assistant of the cabinet who sits under Chongzhen, although he holds a high position, has a clear understanding of these things in the capital.

Zhou Yanru is also a man who loves money, because of his reputation, it is not convenient for him to make a move, so he even asked Dong Tingxian, a member of his family, to do it. (Oh, is this Mr. Dong also a temporary worker? Or is he a broker in terminology?)

Dong Tingxian recruited power and accepted bribes. Anyone who wanted the position of commander-in-chief must first bribe Dong Tingxian, and then get it. He is very famous in the capital.

All kinds of dredging joints and hanging scales to sell officials will naturally be carried out in brothels and restaurants everywhere.Bargaining among pushing cups and changing cups.Dong Tingxian is naturally well aware of the dynamics among the marketplace.

(It is said that the role of Bada Hutong in political life is a bit like the Shanghai Concession during the period of the Nationalist Government. The court is the front desk, and Bada Hutong is the backstage. All kinds of bargaining, bribery and bribery are carried out here. Recently, everyone You can read Mr. Gao Yang’s book Bada Hutong, which vividly describes the various performances of politicians and brokers on this occasion.)

Zhou Yanru commented on the Shuntian Times brought back by Dong Tingxian in the daily: "This thing is enough to defeat one hundred thousand elite soldiers!"

There was a faint worry in his heart. With the continuous expansion of the newspaper's influence, it seemed that public opinion was no longer the dominant one.The situation in which Donglin Academy can point out people who are good or bad in Jiangshan, and after arousing discussions, it is enough to influence the political situation in the capital may be gone forever.It will even challenge the millennium.Scholars firmly hold the right to speak.

Even in the future, if you want to make someone famous, smear someone, or turn black and white, it will be an easy task.

In fact, the officials and generals of the Ming Dynasty are not amateurs in the mastery and use of public opinion tools.Generally, the general soldiers, governors, governors, etc. all set up guild halls in the capital to listen to intelligence.Copying the mansion report or something.Especially warriors, these selected personnel stationed in Beijing have other magical functions, Qi Jiguang denounced this phenomenon back then.

"...The officer was transferred to the day of the conquest, but the officer did not set off. First, he sent people to the road to Beijing, and to various places in the inner mansion of the head of the military department. It was planned to catch up with the enemy on a certain day. Before the report arrived, they all threatened: A certain general has overtaken the enemy. I don't know that there are three thousand troops. There are still no two or three hundred, and there are still one or two hundred miles away. Who will investigate? The enemy has not yet been seen, and the appointment is close, which is the previous item. The people praised and praised everywhere: "A certain official knows why he was surrounded and how to kill him. If he wants to envy others' merits and avenge his own grievances, he will say: "A certain official is flogging a camp somewhere, how can he not save him?" Xun said: "This How did the officials break through the encirclement and get out. It even disturbed the saints..."

Zuo Liangyu also has a guild hall in Pingzui Town in Beijing, and a large part of the job of the messengers is to run around and advocate for the army and horses of Pingzui Town.Otherwise, Zuo Liangyu's military discipline is corrupt, his record is unstable, and he plunders counties and counties, and the place he passes is almost a piece of white land. The impression of the pillar of the deputy country and the general of the army, some people even shamelessly shouted the combination of Nan Li Bei Zuo.In addition to the large number of soldiers and horses, it may not be without the credit of these people.

These guild halls, mansions and other things can be ignored, but public opinion tools like the Sainty Times and the Jiangnan Times cannot be tolerated by the literati falling into the hands of Li Shouhan alone.If things go on like this, wouldn't all the public opinion in the world fall into the hands of Wufu Xungui?These are all controlled by Reading Qingliu!If Li Shouhan is allowed to enjoy it alone, what is the advantage of literati for thousands of years?Wouldn't it make the saint cry in Jiuquan?

Today's discussion means that the center of the imperial court will also start to regain the position of public opinion.

Before this cabinet meeting, the civil servants had already described the bloody scene to Emperor Chongzhen: "The master is weak and the ministers are strong, this is a sign of chaos in the country!" Are you going to be the servant of the dragon and put the yellow robe on Uncle Ning Yuan?!"

These words immediately stabbed at the darkest and most unwilling Achilles' heel in Emperor Chongzhen's heart.

The old Zhao's family was born with a yellow robe, but for the sake of this colorful world, wasn't his uncle snatched it away from his nephew?Could it be that Zhu Biao treats Zhu Di badly?However, in the face of the throne and power, family affection can only be a piece of scrap paper.

In front of the imperial power, Chongzhen decisively showed the determination and courage to deal with Wei Zhongxian and Yuan Chonghuan back then.

Compared with the army, things like newspapers are much simpler. Since the army can't be trained in a short time, newspapers can come out very quickly.

Moreover, the imperial court also has advantages in running newspapers. The chaotic newspapers such as Shuntian Times and Jiangnan Times with a wide coverage cannot be created for a while, but after all, it is the Ming court and has its own advantages.Controlling all parts of the country, the righteousness is in hand, the scope is wide, and the information is sufficient. As for the content of other sections, everyone is also confident.Who is not a master of splendid articles?Compared with the Jiangnan Times' team of writers and interviewers, which is mainly composed of outstanding talents and young students, the Hanlin in the court and middle school said that they are all a bunch of fighting scum.

However, today's matter, in addition to agreeing to run a newspaper to regain the position of public opinion, there is also a very specific and very serious matter to be negotiated to reach a result.

Running a newspaper is easy, and writing articles is as easy as eating and drinking.However, how to publish and distribute, how to provide money and food, and whether to give the author some embellishment are also the meaning of the application in the question.

Several adults in the warm cabinet, the chief assistant of the cabinet, Zhou Yanru, the official secretary Zheng Sanjun, and the household secretary Ni Yuanlu frowned into a Sichuan character, "Shuntian Times and other newspapers, although the articles are very vulgar, but the paper is clean and the printing It is exquisite, and is famous for its rapid publication. If it is still published in the mansion, I am afraid,..."

What I said is very clear. If we don't solve the printing problem, even if we run a newspaper, I'm afraid it will be useless. Your stuff is updated every ten days, and others' stuff is published every few days. How can it be compared?

Liu Zeshen, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, and Yuan Jingwen, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, just looked down at their shoes and did not participate in their discussion.

They are in charge of the colder sector.At this time, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment did not mention it, and the Minister of the Ministry of Industry was not Yan Song and his son who were in power in the Jiajing Dynasty.The biggest project of the Ministry of Industry recently is to dredge the river from Tianjin to Beijing along the Chaobai River system, and level and harden the road along the way. For this matter, it is still a cake that was robbed by the Ministry of War and other yamen.If there is nothing to do, there is no right to speak, and they rarely speak in the cabinet.Fu Shuxun, the Minister of Rites, is even more of a tasteless one.I have long wanted to leave my old age and return to my hometown, but I am also old and weak, and I seem to be falling asleep sitting on the chair.

Li Banghua, the censor of the left capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Li Banghua can be regarded as a gentleman.In history, after Li Zicheng captured the capital.Then he wrote a Jue Ming poem saying: "A dignified husband, sages and sages are disciples. Loyalty and filial piety, I swear to death, and when I am in danger, I have no shame."His posthumous posthumous title was Zhongwen, and he was given the posthumous posthumous title of Zhongsu in the Qing Dynasty.

Compared with other officials of the Ming Dynasty, this person is brave enough to take charge.

Seeing that Chongzhen heard the price tag that Wang Dehua and others inquired from Long Shengxing, if he wanted to produce a decent newspaper, he needed to buy printing equipment, copper movable type with various fonts, ink and paper needless to say.There must also be skilled workers to search, typesetting and proofread.After all, if you start a new newspaper, you must invest at least 20 silver dollars.This is not counting the continuous investment in the future.

After hearing this, Chongzhen immediately frowned. 20 for the start-up fee, with this money, I might as well train thousands of new troops!

"Your Majesty, the newspaper must be run. However, the country is struggling with money and food, and it needs to support the war in Liaodong. In my humble opinion, it is better to temporarily advance one or two from the internal treasury. After the imperial court has a little more money, I will return it to the advance." That's right."

Let me pay again!It's as if there are mountains of gold and silver hidden in my inner treasury!Chongzhen cursed in his heart. At this time, Li Shouhan, who was ridiculed by many ministers as Zhao Kuangyin, who was far away in Shandong, looked so cute in his mind.Not only does he do things well, but he never asks for money, and even helps the court with huge amounts of money and food.

"At most, I can come up with one hundred thousand silver dollars! This is the amount saved from the rewards of the three major palaces during the Chinese New Year!"

Wang Chengen whispered a few words in Chongzhen's ear, and Chongzhen expressed his opinion to the ministers very impatiently.But the money has been paid, and the newspaper must have it.

"Your Majesty, I'm willing to guarantee my life and wealth, and one hundred thousand silver dollars is enough to use it." Li Banghua looked determined, watching Zhou Yanru, Chen Xinjia and other cabinet leaders couldn't help but sneer in their hearts.Things that others may not be able to do with 20 yuan, you actually say that [-] yuan is enough.Even if you are not corrupt yourself, is it true that the supervisors and handlers of all links should take it as easy as you do?Zhou Yanru, Chen Xinjia, Chen Yan and others decided to wait for this guy who had just entered the cabinet to suffer a big fall.

"President Li, in front of Long Live, you must not lie at will!" Wang Dehua kindly reminded.

"Thank you, Eunuch Wang. The old man has a basis for what he said. However, the emperor still needs permission."

Li Banghua sternly stated his thoughts and basis to Chongzhen, Zhou Yanru, Chen Xinjia, the two princes, Chen Yan, Wei Zaode and others present, and everyone was dumbfounded. How can things be done like this? !

Li Banghua's method is worthless to put it bluntly.It is to imitate the common practice of organizing banquets in the capital. After the newspaper is finalized, all typesetting, printing and other matters are handed over to the printing office attached to Longshengxing in Sanlitun, outside Chaoyangmen. "Anyway, their craftsmen, copper characters, houses, printing plates and other objects are useless. We just give him silver dollars and let him print newspapers for us. It's just like a scholar engraving a manuscript. Giant Scholars from rich families can of course invite engravers to carve blocks carefully at home, and poor scholars can also hand over their manuscripts to bookstores for printing."

"What if our newspaper conflicts with the Sainty Times? So what?"

"Your Majesty, we only need to stagger the typesetting and printing time. Besides, you don't have to worry about such matters, Your Majesty. Those who have their own labor." Zhou Yanru also felt that this matter could be handled in this way, saving a sum of start-up expenses, but , the printing cost of each issue is not a small expense.But you don't need to worry about it, you just need to do the things assigned by the emperor in front of you.

Unexpectedly, Chongzhen called the matter to Fu Shuxun, Minister of Rites, to send someone to handle it.Be sure to negotiate the printing matter and finalize the manuscript within five days. "I'm going to see newspapers published in various parts of the capital in ten days' time."

The negotiations with the printing house went very smoothly.To the surprise of the officials of the Ministry of Rites, not only did the printing house agree to print on their behalf, but also paid all kinds of kickbacks to the handlers of the Ministry of Rites according to the rules. It’s for my lords to organize some business information and post it on it, so that people don’t find it boring. What do you think of it?”

To be able to enrich the content of the newspaper, so that this newspaper, which is highly valued by the emperor and all the adults, will not turn into a variant of the mansion newspaper. The few Yuanwailang and the book office of the Ministry of Rites are naturally willing to do such a thing.

"It's just, this fee?..."

"My lord, please don't worry! How can you bargain for the price of doing things for the Ming court? All these business information, anecdotes, and anecdotes are all considered as a small service!" (To be continued...)