Wang Shu laughed out loud when Zhu Houzhao praised him so much. Although he tried his best to look modest, he still showed a bit of pride when he looked around. This was one of the few times in his life
, in retrospect, I was really high-spirited.
Seeing Wang Shu laughing, Zhu Houzhao rolled his eyes and said, "I often hear people say that Master Wang's articles are very good. I have been studying these past few days, but I also feel very bored.
It would be better to ask Master Wang to write an article for me to read, so that I can know about Master Wang’s talents.”
"Write an article?" Wang Shu was stunned at first, and then couldn't help laughing. Can the prince understand his article? But then again, the emperor has appointed so many ministers in the East Palace to give lectures and read, but the prince did not go to ask for them.
It would be a bit unreasonable for me to reject the article.
Wang Shu's mind immediately moved and he said: "Okay, bring me the pen and ink."
The pens, inks, paper and inkstones in the study were all ready-made. Liu Jin, who was beside Zhu Houzhao, heard Wang Shu's words and went to the desk with a smile, took the pens and inks, put them on Wang Shu's desk, and said: "Please use ink."
Wang Shu didn't say much. He pondered for a moment and then started to write. As soon as he started writing, he couldn't stop it.
He is the leader of the Sanyuan School. The Sanyuan School is very different from other schools. Although this school is mainly local and not an official school, it has questioned and even directly overturned Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism.
Although the Sanyuan School is also a type of Confucianism, it is considered deviant in this era. The orthodox Confucianism of the Ming Dynasty was Cheng and Zhu, who taught Neo-Confucianism and has been developed for four to five hundred years. Coupled with official recognition, it has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
However, many of the opinions of Sanyuan School were completely different from Neo-Confucianism and ran counter to it. Therefore, although Wang Shu was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and Prince Taibao, he was academically isolated.
His articles are not often shown to others. It is very rare for him to agree to write an article for Zhu Houzhao today. Most of Wang Shu's articles are mainly critical of Neo-Confucianism, advocating conscientiousness and knowledge. He is a great Confucian, and he can write with ease.
With a little effort, a eloquent article with thousands of words can be completed.
Wang Shu dried the ink and looked at his writing. He felt quite proud. As the saying goes, writing comes from the heart. Even if he deliberately concealed it and tried his best not to criticize Neo-Confucianism, he still unknowingly criticized Neo-Confucianism.
With some innuendo in his thoughts, he put down his pen, secretly hoping that his article could influence the prince of the Ming Dynasty, but on the other hand, he felt that something was wrong. It was just that Zhu Houzhao had greatly praised him.
This made him feel a little carried away. At this time, even if he wanted to take the article back, it was too late.
It's just a small article. Even if other people read it, it won't be a big deal. Wang Shu thought to himself, in fact, he is really not afraid of anyone being in trouble. Now that he is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who will he be afraid of?
With this thought in his mind, Wang Shu showed a faint smile and said to Zhu Houzhao: "Your Highness, the article is finished."
Zhu Houzhao quickly gathered around the document to look at it, but he really had no ability to appreciate whether the article was good or not. He just kept praising it. Wang Shu stroked his beard and smiled and said: "This article should be presented to His Highness by an old minister."
If you have time to read it, Your Highness, you can think carefully about the words in this article."
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said: "Master Wang, do you want to give this article to me?"
Wang Shu said: "This is natural."
Zhu Houzhao seemed to be afraid that Wang Shu would regret it, so he quickly asked Liu Jin to put the article away and thanked him, which made Wang Shu secretly laugh. Just now he said that the prince had grown up, but looking at him now, he is still childish. He
I didn't know whether to cry or laugh. Seeing that it was getting late, I said: "I have to take my leave today. I want to go to the staff hall to have a look. I have to finalize the merit examination book in the next few days. I can't get away. When will Your Highness be there again?"
If you have any questions, just send a note to the official department."
Zhu Houzhao said: "I know, Liu Jin, send Master Wang to you immediately."
After sending Master Wang away, Zhu Houzhao kept patting his chest, looking as if he was in shock, and took a long breath and said: "Quickly, prepare the carriage and horses, and go to Fireworks Alley."
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The site Liu Chengfeng chose was not far from Baihusuo. The land in Fireworks Alley was very expensive, so naturally he couldn't rent a place to build a newspaper office. However, the two nearby streets were also under the jurisdiction of Baihusuo.
In addition, there were many scholars selling calligraphy and paintings at calligraphy stalls here, and the rent was not expensive, so Liu Chengfeng chose this address.
Starting yesterday, Chen Hongyu led the craftsmen to move the printing equipment here. Rather than calling it a shop, this place is not a big house. The front hall is used as a receptionist. There are also several halls inside.
They are used as workshops, the rest are used as study rooms for editors and reviewers, and a few more are used to store miscellaneous items.
Dozens of craftsmen and scholars have gathered here, and Liu Chengfeng met them one by one. The tentative editor-in-chief of this newspaper is named Deng Wen. Deng Wen is also a scholar, with some talent, but bad luck.
He failed many attempts, and his family was poor, so he had to find other ways to make a living. He once taught and did some business, so although his face was a bit bookish, his eyes flashed, and there was also a bit of a philistine.
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Deng Wen obediently saluted Liu Chengfeng, the proprietor, and Liu Chengfeng smiled at him and said, "Mr. Deng, there is no need to be polite. Mr. Liu has known about Mr. Deng's talents for a long time, so I can invite you here today."
It's great to be in charge of the overall situation. I guess Mr. Deng already knows about the operation of the newspaper, right?"
Liu Chengfeng had to take care of his official duties and could not be involved in every detail of the newspaper, so a Confucian businessman like Deng Wen was indispensable. This Deng Wen was hired by Liu Chengfeng at a high price, and Liu Chengfeng paid a lot of money to him.
It's also polite.
But having said that, Liu Chengfeng is not afraid that Deng Wenxue will use his unique skills. Who can open a newspaper office in the Ming Dynasty without a backstage and no one to support him? Who has the courage? Liu Chengfeng has now roped in the prince as a shareholder, and he himself
It was the Jin Yiwei again, and Qing Yi from the Imperial College could secretly encourage him. One was the royal prince, one was the Emperor's personal soldier, and the other was Shilin Qing Yi. All of them were indispensable in order to run a newspaper. Otherwise, if you are not careful, you would be ruined.
It could cause catastrophe.
It was the first time Deng Wen met his boss. He already knew that this boss was a fool and a troublemaker. But he didn't know that Liu Chengfeng was so young. He glanced at Liu Chengfeng secretly and saw the bookish look on Liu Chengfeng's face.
Wearing a Feiyu suit and carrying a knife at his waist, he showed a bit of prowess. Deng Wen couldn't help but said in his heart: "How strange that such a person comes to do business? It's quite strange."
Deng Wen smiled at Liu Chengfeng and said: "What did my boss say? You're too polite. Deng is already familiar with the newspaper's process. Several editors will receive the manuscript, and after receiving it, someone will proofread it. Finally, Deng will come
The decision is printed by craftsmen, and when it is printed and written, it is distributed and sold by people."
Liu Chengfeng nodded and couldn't help but smile: "This is roughly the process, but Mr. Deng has to figure out the details here, but we will rush out the first issue in the next few days." Liu Chengfeng
After a pause, he took out a stack of paper from his sleeve and said: "There are many articles written by Imperial Doctors and Imperial College students here. You can ask Mr. Deng to read them first and select some good ones for publication. But the front page should be kept.
, someone will send the manuscript for the front page later."
Articles by Dr. Guozijian and Imperial College Students...
Deng Wen was a little surprised. After taking the article, he glanced at it briefly and realized that Liu Chengfeng was not bragging. The quality of these manuscripts was not bad and they were all excellent works. He just didn't know how Liu Chengfeng got them.
In fact, Deng Wen didn't know that it was the wish of scholars to have his articles printed and widely broadcast. Liu Chengfeng seized on this mentality and took advantage of his friendship with Dr. Qin. Dr. Qin took the lead.
, the manuscript arrived like snowflakes.
In addition, if the article is selected and used, the newspaper office will return the manuscript fee. Although it is not much, it is also a timely help to many poor prison students. Therefore, the Imperial College has already exploded. As long as your article can be sent to this scholar's newspaper,
, this is tantamount to gaining both fame and fortune. Naturally, everyone is rushing to be the first.
Liu Chengfeng smiled again and said: "Look at the next few articles. It would be too boring to publish only articles by scholars. The next few articles are all short stories thought up by someone Liu. The stories in the first issue
Liu will write it, but in the future we will have to recruit a few people who are good at writing stories. However, this matter is not urgent. The most important thing right now is to fire the first shot and let everyone in the capital know about it.
Our newspaper."
Deng Wen hesitated for a moment and said, "Would it be better to give this newspaper a name?"
Liu Chengfeng was stunned for a moment and couldn't help being speechless. He slapped his forehead hard and cursed himself: "I'm a pig. I'm so busy that I forgot to name it. I'm afraid I'll slip into the world."
That's ridiculous." He then laughed and said: "Haha... Actually, I have already thought of the name. I just wanted to give Mr. Deng a try. I didn't expect that Mr. Deng had such a sharp eye that he saw through my little trick at a glance. Sure enough,
As expected of him, he is as considerate as his hair. Good, very good. I did not hire the wrong person."
Deng Wen smiled modestly and then asked: "I just don't know what name to give it to?"
Liu Chengfeng was speechless for a moment, and finally managed to squeeze out a sentence: "What if we just call it learning?"
It is a joy to learn and practice from time to time. The word "xueer" not only corresponds to the main role of newspapers and periodicals, but on the other hand, "xueer" is also the beginning of the first chapter of the Analects, which is a bit like the starting point.
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