Wang Mu and his family said goodbye and left. Zhang Jun was smiling as the oxcart drove away. The smile on his face gradually disappeared, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes.
Zhang Jun's wife did not notice the change in her husband's expression and said with a smile: "Have the officials convinced the young master?"
Zhang Jun said coldly: "He climbed up a high branch, and my little pond can no longer accommodate him."
After saying that, he turned around and left angrily. Zhang Jun finally understood that if Wang Muruo was just working in the newspaper office, how could his family live in Chen Qing's house? There was only one explanation. He was actually working for Chen Qing. As for the house
It's bloody and no one dares to live there, it's just nonsense.
At night, a guest came to Qin Hui's house. This person was You Zhongwen, the deputy director of the "Beijing News". You Zhongwen was from Yingtian Mansion. He was very smart and capable. He and the owner Yue Chen were classmates in the Fu School.
The two had a very good personal relationship. Due to the rapid development of "Beijing News", Yue Chen began to turn his energy to overseas expansion and started to prepare for the Yuezhou branch and the Pingjiangfu branch. He was too busy, so he recommended You Zhongwen to Zheng Tongquan. You Zhongwen
Wen was appointed as deputy director, responsible for the printing and distribution of newspapers, including the purchase of paper, ink and other raw materials.
You Zhongwen was indeed very capable and managed the newspaper's operations in an orderly manner, which was highly appreciated by Zheng Tongquan.
However, due to the bad reputation of "Express News" and its inability to compete with "Beijing News", Qin Hui had to change his strategy and divide "Beijing News" from within. This kind of thinking is that if I can't do better than you, I will destroy you too.
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As a result, You Zhongwen was attracted by Qin Hui and won over him. You can imagine how flattered You Zhongwen must be that a very ordinary scholar was appreciated by the prime minister of the dynasty, treated as a guest, and promised to be granted an official position.
You Zhongwen was led to the guest room and sat for a while. A heavy cough was heard from outside. Qin Hui walked in calmly. You Zhongwen quickly stood up, bowed and saluted: "I'm here to greet you!"
"sit down!"
The two of them sat down separately. Qin Hui praised: "I have read all the newspapers these days. Yes, I can no longer see the shadow of Sichuan and Shaanxi. It should be like this. How can the newspapers in Lin'an publish news about Sichuan and Shaanxi all day long.
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"Students are wondering if they can publish some news that is unfavorable to Sichuan and Shaanxi. Of course it is true and will not be made up. This will allow everyone to see the truth and not be deceived."
Qin Hui immediately admired him greatly. He was actually more vicious than himself, "Your idea is very good and can be implemented!"
After a pause, Qin Hui asked again: "Also, how come the article I gave you last time about King Yong's ambitions in the Central Plains was not published in the Beijing News?"
You Zhongwen was a little embarrassed and said: "This is why students are here."
"How to say?"
"That article was originally planned to be published yesterday, but unexpectedly it was temporarily removed."
"Removed by who, Yue Chen?"
"It wasn't him, it was removed by editor Zhang Jinhuang."
"etc!"
Qin Hui interrupted him and said confusedly: "I'm a little confused. What is a review editor? He has the right to remove articles to be reported? Who is this Zhang Jinhuang? Why have I never heard of him?"
You Zhongwen said with a bitter look on his face: "I am in charge of printing and distribution. I have never cared about the content. It has always been the head of the library and the chief editor Hou Liang. I only know that the editor came and was arranged by Zheng Tongquan.
I knew his name was Zhang Jinhuang, but I didn’t take him seriously. It wasn’t until this manuscript was withdrawn at the last moment that I learned that the review editor Zhang Jinhuang actually had veto power. Director Yue told me that the reviewer
The editor will do the final review and have the right to veto."
Qin Hui was furious, and he immediately scolded with a straight face: "You are the dignified deputy director, but you don't know about such an important thing?"
When You Zhongwen saw the Prime Minister's anger, he was so frightened that he became silent and did not dare to speak.
Qin Hui walked a few steps with his hands behind his back and asked again: "Who is this Zhang Jinhuang?"
"The students asked several people, but they didn't know. They only knew that Zheng Tongquan brought him, and that his monthly salary was the same as the owner of the library."
"Is he here to supervise the newspaper on behalf of Zheng Tongquan?"
"It's very possible that since he came, Zheng Tongquan has rarely appeared in the newspaper office. He used to come every three or five."
Qin Hui narrowed his eyes and looked outside the hall and said: "Who is this Zhang Jinhuang? I don't want to care about it for the time being, but what I care about is the manuscript. It must be published within ten days. You can find the ruffians like last time.
Zhang Jinhuang’s leg was broken, so he couldn’t come to the newspaper office, do you understand what I mean?”
“Students understand!”
You Zhongwen said goodbye and left. He got on an ox cart and returned to the newspaper office. In the darkness, a black figure flashed out from the alley opposite Qin Hui Mansion, riding a donkey and following the ox cart.
Qin Hui returned to the inner hall and sat down. His wife Wang smiled and asked, "Are there officials coming to visit again?"
"Today is not an official, but the deputy director of the "Beijing News". Last time I told you that I promised him a small boss, and he was so excited that he cried bitterly. He has always dreamed of becoming an official."
Mrs. Wang complained a little: "When dealing with such small fish and shrimps, is it necessary for the officials to personally come forward? The officials are too courteous and virtuous."
Qin Hui stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Don't underestimate this kind of little guy, madam. He can play a role at critical moments. It is this You Zhongwen. Now the "Beijing News" has gradually been used by me. I wrote a special article,
As long as it is published, the influence of Chen Qing's attack on the Central Plains can be reduced by more than half. What about expelling the Tartars and regaining the Central Plains? To put it nicely, my article can tear these glossy masks to pieces and expose Chen Qing.
The dark ambition in his heart made the people of Lin'an see through him."
Wang laughed and said: "This seems to be more vicious than Huang Yougong's article!"
"Of course, Huang Yougong's article is false, and my article is true, and it was published by their own "Beijing News", so everyone will naturally become more convinced. Once this understanding takes root in their hearts
, when Chen Qing continues to promote his glorious greatness, everyone will think that he is hypocritical, and the poison will be produced unknowingly."
Mrs. Wang praised her husband a few words, then took a sip of tea and reminded: "I want to remind you, husband, today is the fourth day of March. Tomorrow the court will discuss the Western Army's attack on the Central Plains. Are the officials ready?"
Qin Hui waved his hand, "Tomorrow's court meeting will be changed to a small court meeting. After all, Chen Qing has not sent troops yet, so there is no point in discussing it now. The officials mainly ask about Zhang Jun's situation. It can be regarded as Zhang Jun's debriefing meeting!"
The Imperial Street is a road extending northward from Da Nei, about three miles long. The two sides of the Imperial Street are not residential houses and shops. They are basically the memorial halls of various states stationed in Lin'an. In addition, the Jinguo Mansion is also on the east side of the Imperial Street, occupying an area of
The largest mansion.
To the west of Imperial Street, there is the second largest mansion. The name on the signboard is Jinzou Hall of the Xuanfu Envoy of Sichuan and Shaanxi Province in Lin'an. It now has a second name, and everyone calls it Yongwang Hall.
At this time, in the inner hall of King Yong's Pavilion, Wei Yanzong cupped his fists and saluted: "Reporting to Special Envoy Hu, You Zhongwen did indeed enter Qin Hui Mansion, stayed for less than half an hour, came out, and then took an ox cart back to the newspaper office."
"Have you found out about You Zhongwen's background?"
"It's almost time to report back to the special envoy. He is from Yingtian Prefecture. He fled from Huaibei to the south last summer. He has no family members. He currently lives in a private courtyard of the newspaper office. He and the owner Yue Chen are classmates in the government school and have a close relationship.
Very profound, he should have come to Lin'an after receiving Yue Chen's letter."
Hu Yun was very angry. Qin Hui actually overturned the "Beijing News" from within. If Wang Mu hadn't reminded him at noon that he still knew nothing, the "Beijing News" would have become Qin Hui's tool to smear King Yong. How could he tell Yong
Wang explained?
"Where is the political editor Cheng Jinshen? Have you tortured him?"
"Cheng Jinshen is a weakling. When threatened, he will do anything. He is the one who told You Zhongwen's background. He himself is a local and was originally the chief writer of the literary edition. He hugged You Zhongwen's lap. According to his statement
, Chief Writer Hou Liang’s son had one of his legs broken, and then Hou Liang succumbed. In all likelihood, You Zhongwen paid someone to do it.”
"So he will probably find someone to attack Wang Mu."
"Exactly, as long as Wang Mu is injured and at home, You Zhongwen can do whatever he wants."
Hu Yun nodded, "I understand, go ahead! Protect Wang Mu and wait for my news."
Wei Yanzong bowed and left. Hu Yun could not take action against You Zhongwen right away. He had to discuss it with Zheng Tongquan. After all, Zheng Tongquan was the proprietor of the "Beijing News" and he could not bypass him.