001 responded, "Why don't you plan to print newspapers, Luo Bao? Tianxuan movable type printing is quite advanced now, making newspaper printing easy."
Qin Qianlu thought for a moment and said, "It's not the right time to promote newspapers yet."
Even if we were to print newspapers now, apart from the capital city which could ensure that new newspapers were published on time every day, the other counties simply could not do so.
Not to mention that the current transportation situation is very inconvenient, the means of transportation are also rudimentary and outdated, and the speed of information transmission is extremely slow.
Even if transportation becomes more convenient and efficient in the future, it will still be almost impossible to publish a newspaper every day across the vast country.
Unless it is changed to a weekly or monthly report, but that would greatly reduce the timeliness of the newspaper.
The information published is likely outdated, having lost its original value and meaning, and probably not many people would be willing to pay attention to or read it.
Moreover, the Yongle Encyclopedia contains a great deal of information and requires a significant investment of manpower, resources, and time. Let's focus our efforts on studying this first.
As for the newspaper, there's no need to rush, since only a minority of people are literate at present.
Even if newspapers were published, very few people could understand their contents, making it difficult to achieve the desired dissemination effect.
Take it slow. Let the people survive first, then we can think about other things.
001 understands. Upon careful consideration, Luo Bao's words make a lot of sense. If we want everything to proceed smoothly, the most urgent task is indeed to enable the people to learn to read and write.
After all, if the common people are illiterate, even a good thing like a newspaper will be difficult to spread widely among the people, let alone promote.
Upon hearing this, the officials were first taken aback, then looked at each other with doubt and confusion in their eyes, and a buzz of discussion filled the court.
The word "newspaper" was like a voice from another world to them, unfamiliar and novel. Everyone was wondering: what kind of strange object is this newspaper?
Shi Xingbai stood to the side, her eyes slightly red, with glistening tears welling up in them, almost spilling out.
These days, I finally managed to catch my breath from the busy work, but unexpectedly, new and thorny issues came flooding in like a tide.
However, amidst this helplessness and exhaustion, a spark of joy quietly ignited in my heart.
After all, all these plans and initiatives are for the sake of the country, the people, and the nation; they are all good policies and initiatives that greatly benefit the country and its people.
His Highness Prince Jinrui Zhao has the well-being of all people in his heart, and every measure he takes is far-sighted and thorough.
Take the "waterwheel" for example. Although we haven't seen it yet, just from the name, we can tell that it is closely related to farmland irrigation.
When the time comes, we must invite skilled craftsmen to study it carefully, and if we can really develop it as soon as possible.
The crops in the fields will then be spared from drought, and the people's harvest will be more secure.
The Grand Minister of Agriculture stood in the court, leaning slightly forward, his hands clasped in front of him, his face full of smiles, and his eyes sparkling with excitement.
At this moment, he was filled with joy and thought to himself: His Highness Prince Jinrui Zhao has finally turned his attention to agriculture, the foundation of the nation.
Looking back, Your Highness has always brought amazing results with every move you've made; every strategy and gift you've offered has been a masterpiece.
Thinking of this, the smile on his lips deepened, as if he could already see the beautiful scene of thriving agriculture and people having plenty of food and clothing.
The other officials also showed joy, but amidst this joy, a hint of worry crept onto their brows.
They knew in their hearts that the affairs of the court were complicated and manpower was already stretched thin.
The book "Tiangong Kaiwu" alone kept officials at all levels extremely busy and overwhelmed.
Now, the Yongle Encyclopedia, which His Highness highly praises, is about to be presented. Its size and richness of content are self-evident, and the effort and manpower that will be invested in it will surely be even greater.
Several ministers pondered silently, their brows furrowed, their eyes revealing their inner turmoil and helplessness.
One of the officials was determined to grit his teeth and find a suitable opportunity to advise the emperor to bring forward the imperial examinations.
If things continue like this, there will truly be no one left to use in the court, and many affairs will likely be put on hold and delayed due to a lack of manpower.
The emperor sat high on the dragon throne, a faint smile on his face. The smile seemed peaceful, but it could not hide the pride and joy deep in his eyes.
He secretly calculated in his heart: if things continue to develop steadily like this, he can send troops to conquer the neighboring Qingli Kingdom in less than a year.
Once we conquer Qingli Kingdom, the great cause of unifying the world will take another big step forward, bringing us one step closer to achieving that goal.
Thinking of this, the emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze revealing a sharpness and decisiveness, as if he could already see the day when he would unify the world.
He glanced at the assembled officials below the stage without making a sound, pretending not to notice their complex expressions of worry, confusion, or anticipation.
He continued to silently plan all the matters related to the military expedition next year, from troop deployment to food and supplies preparation, from marching routes to strategic layout, nothing was beyond his consideration.
After the court session ended, Qin Qianluo moved gracefully back to her home.
She dismissed the servants around her, and with a gentle flick of her sleeve, took out the book printed by 001 from that space. Fortunately, 001 printing did not require replacing each sheet of paper, which is why it was so fast.
A faint scholarly atmosphere filled the room. When the Yongle Encyclopedia was presented before her, Qin Qianluo was slightly taken aback and looked embarrassed.
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