Prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 781

The third edition is a forum for hundreds of schools, where various schools of thought write short articles to express their views, and even criticize each other.

The fourth edition is folk anecdotes, which introduce various news that happened in Xiajing and all over the country, and even Liao, Song and other countries and regions. For example, this edition published an article that roughly described the recent civil strife in Liao.

The fifth edition is Gewu Quest, which briefly describes the whole story of His Majesty's private visit to a rural field in Huaizhou, where he saw at a glance that the output of Chinese cabbage can be doubled after the leaves are bundled.This edition is the most intriguing.

The sixth edition is called Poetry Appreciation, which is the poems and songs of some talented poets;

The seventh edition of the storybook biography is adapted from the process of a recent strange case in Xia Jingcheng, and a special person commented on whether the laws and decrees quoted in the judgment and sentencing of the Xia Jing Mansion Supervisory Yuan were legal and fair!
The eighth edition is widely advertised. It publishes the fact that the imperial court established a list of benevolent people, and it also writes the main deeds of the top three people on the list of benevolent people. The wealthy businessman directly took out 1 taels of silver to build the cement road in Batiao Street, Xicheng, Xiajing. No.5 is a nobleman surnamed Liu in Yinzhou. His main deed is to pay 2 taels of silver to build six Mongolian schools in Yinzhou and five counties under its jurisdiction. No.3’s deeds are quite special. A Jianghu swordsman named Gao Dongxia in Jingzhou accidentally discovered a secret secret base of the Liao Kingdom, reported it to the local government, and then joined forces with the Ministry of Security to wipe out the secret base.

Sitting in the carriage, Han Xizai flipped through the pages one by one, nodding in agreement, but when he saw the current affairs page of the court, he sneered a bit, and he naturally saw that the so-called Sanren from the Northwest was his political enemy Ma Wentao.Turning to the last page, Han Xizai's expression changed a little when he saw that the list of benefactors had been published.He was responsible for this matter, but the "Huaxia News" newspaper controlled by Ma Wentao published the top three deeds of this matter without his consent.Speaking of which, this is conducive to the publicity and influence of his establishment of the list of good people.However, he was extremely annoyed by the fact that he was not in control of the discourse power to spread and publicize the deeds of the list of benefactors, and his expression was already gloomy at this time.

It doesn't matter whether Ma Wentao asked people to get the deeds of the top three philanthropists from the Ministry of Security, or someone in his right minister's office leaked these materials that were not strictly controlled to Ma Wentao.But this kind of publicity is done by his right minister, how can Ma Wentao's "Huaxia News" make irresponsible remarks?If things go on like this, wouldn't Ma Wentao also have a certain right to speak about the old man's list of good people?
Thinking of this, Han Xizai raised his head and shouted: "Stop the car, turn the carriage around, the truth is going to the palace to face the saint."

Han Xizai was watching "Huaxia News", but he didn't know that at the same time, Ma Wentao had already entered the palace to discuss "Huaxia News" with Ye Chen.

Ye Chen looked at the newspaper in his hand with great interest, and smiled at Ma Wentao: "Yes, it looks like a newspaper in my heart."

Ma Wentao stood aside and said with a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty, but this eighth edition is widely publicized. I published the deeds of the top three benefactors without Mr. Han's consent. I'm afraid it will arouse Mr. Han's dissatisfaction." .”

Ye Chen is also well aware that there have always been open and secret struggles between his left and right sides, but he will not cross his bottom line if he only fights for power and not for profit.He was happy to see it happen.Obviously, the content published in the eighth edition this time is another battle between Ma Wentao and Han Xizai.And Ma Wentao said this to himself at this time, because he wanted to confirm the matter through his own golden mouth and Yuyan, and stop Han Xizai from all the accusations.

Regarding this point, Ye Chen didn't have much dissatisfaction. It was a normal phenomenon for people to leverage on each other, even if he was the emperor.However, whether he is willing to be borrowed or not is up to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen took a deep look at Ma Wentao. Under Ye Chen's gaze, the latter couldn't help but tremble in his heart. He just lowered his head and dared not look at Ye Chen.

Ye Chen suddenly smiled and said: "Actually, I asked Han Xizai to set up a list of benevolent people, not just for the purposes mentioned at the Xiaochao meeting last time. Well... Han Xizai is also here, and I just told you that the two of you can communicate. There are numbers."

As soon as the words fell, a eunuch came in and said that the right minister, Mr. Han Xizai, asked to see him.Ye Chen was summoned into the palace.

Han Xizai came in and saw that Ma Wentao was there, and then saw that His Majesty was holding a copy of "Huaxia News" in his hand, and couldn't help but curse Ma Wentao as an old thief in his heart.

After saluting and flattening my body.Han Xizai then said: "Your Majesty, I think the "Huaxia News" newspaper is very good. I am usually busy with political affairs, so it is difficult to know the sufferings of the people. This newspaper can write about the affairs of the people one by one, and what are these 'advertisements'? Yes, there are the prices of wine in a hotel, the price of food in a certain store, etc. After reading these, I will know what is going on among the people. These two editions are slightly suspicious of introducing imperial government decrees to the people, but they are also used to educate the people. meaning"

Seeing Han Xizai talking endlessly, Ye Chen seems to be more protective of this newspaper than Ma Wentao.However, Ye Chen is now familiar with Han Xizai's habits, knowing that these words must be a foreshadowing for what will be said later, so he smiled and waited quietly.Ma Wentao was listening to Han Xizai praising the newspaper he sponsored, but he was a little surprised and uncertain.

Sure enough, after some compliments, Han Xizai continued to say: "Of course, newspapers speak for the people on the one hand, and the court on the other. Its main function is to make people feel better." From the top to the bottom, so that the treacherous officials can't deceive the top and the bottom. The so-called "you can't cover the eyes and ears of the world with one hand", the newspaper is the eyes and ears of the people. But everything has advantages and disadvantages..."

Ye Chen nodded, and said, "Qing is right. Let's talk about the disadvantages?"

Han Xizai continued: "Your Majesty, the disadvantages of this newspaper are, firstly, that it inevitably discusses the state affairs, and sometimes it inevitably damages the prestige of the imperial court; False words; thirdly, newspapers may not be unused by traitors. And newspapers are widely circulated very quickly, and these disadvantages are hidden dangers."

Ye Chen had vaguely guessed what Han Xizai meant, and couldn't help asking: "Is there a good way to eliminate the disadvantages and keep the advantages?"

Han Xizai naturally wanted to follow the words: "I have a method, I don't know if it is feasible, please give me your majesty's order."

Ye Chen said: "I love you, but it's okay to say."

Han Xizai said: "Your Majesty, I believe that although newspapers have not been heard of since ancient times, in the final analysis, they are public opinions, and they are also clear discussions. They are not the actions of a wise man to guard against the mouths of the people. Therefore, Your Majesty wants to eliminate its disadvantages and keep the others. It is really wise to see the advantages. But to eliminate the disadvantages, the key point is prevention.”

"As for the preventive measures, one is to legislate. The Minister thought that the "Regulations on the Control of Publishing of Newspapers, Books, Periodicals, etc." could be enacted. What should not be said, what should not be said indiscriminately, must be clearly stipulated. It is a kind of punishment. The main point is that it should be neither too harsh nor too simple. The most important thing is to develop moral integrity among the people, so that all scholars can take the world as their own responsibility. The second is that newspapers should not only There is only one family, and it is easy to be controlled and used by others. It is necessary to guard against someone who coerces the Qing Dynasty to blackmail the court. However, it cannot be enlightened and encourage the people and people of the world to set up newspapers, so as to use it as a powerful weapon for our country. The enemy can use it. But the imperial court can start a second newspaper by itself, on the one hand, the two newspapers have competition, so as to educate the people of the world more, and on the other hand, the two newspapers can check and balance each other.”

Ye Chen couldn't help sighing that Han Xizai is worthy of being a prime minister. No matter what his purpose is, as an ancient person in this era, he can see through newspapers at a glance. When he mentioned that "the newspapers should be controlled, and the newspapers should be checked and balanced", what he said is indeed reasonable, isn't it? What ordinary people can do.

Ye Chen said from the bottom of his heart: "Han Xianggong's eyes are like a torch, what he sees is really long-term, and what he said is indeed a good strategy."

Han Xizai followed the topic immediately and said immediately: "Your Majesty, please allow You Xiangya to open another newspaper. Not only will I not need any funds, but I estimate that the money I earn every year will not be less than 50 taels of silver. Ministry of household treasury."

At this moment, Ma Wentao finally understood Han Xizai's purpose, and couldn't help being anxious, and said, "Your Majesty, what Master Han said is absolutely unacceptable."

Han Xizai immediately retorted: "Master Ma only allows himself to run a newspaper and doesn't want others..."

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After a stick of incense, Han Xizai and Ma Wentao left the government affairs hall. The former looked happy after winning the battle, while the latter looked gloomy.The two argued in front of Ye Chen, and finally Ye Chen agreed to Han Xizai's request, allowing the Right Prime Minister's House to also run a newspaper, and named it "Xiangfu Express".

Ma Wentao understands that Han Xizai's deliberate plan to run a newspaper is definitely not to promote the education of the people and the supervision of the news, but to fight against him and to have his own right to public opinion.

Since "Xiangfu Express" is sponsored by the Youxiang government office, it was destined to be a national newspaper from the very beginning, and its influence will definitely not be lower than that of "Xiajing News".

On September 25, sunny, "Xiangfu Express" was first published, with [-] copies first published, of which [-] copies were sent to officials in prefectures, counties, and villages across the country by posting stations, and [-] copies were sold in Xia Jingcheng, more than [-] copies. "Xiajing News" was published for the first time.

The two newspapers are hosted by Zuoxiangya and Youxiangya respectively. It is destined that the influence of "Xiangfu Express" is similar to that of "Xiajing News". "Xiangfu Express" imitates the style of "Xiajing News". Mouthpiece meaning.Therefore, the control over the newspaper will affect the sensitive nerves of many people, and it will lead to competition between the left and right ministers, and no one with a little knowledge will be surprised.

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(End of this chapter)