The originally solemn court was instantly transformed by Jing Zhe's erotic tale.
These princes and ministers, who should be high and mighty in the eyes of ordinary people, were listening with great interest. Some even seemed to want more after Jing Zhe finished speaking, especially Yu Sheng, the Duke of Protector of the State, who shouted repeatedly.
"Young Master Jing, your story isn't very engaging, is it?"
"You need to be specific about the provinces that should be included, and the places that shouldn't be included!"
"For example, how did Lao Bai's wife get involved with Lao Wang? How many times did they have an affair? If it was just once, what was so special about Lao Wang that made her pregnant?"
"..."
It must be said that Yu Sheng has a very strong gossip-loving nature. Jing Zhe even considered whether to specially hire him to join the Da'an Newspaper as an editor of gossip news later.
But Jing Zhe definitely couldn't do what he suggested. Given the current situation, how could he dare to drive recklessly? He was just trying to make a living; if he lost his job, who would he turn to for help?
So he smiled and said, "I will definitely consider these suggestions from Duke Yu. When the newspaper is published, should we add a special feature on this topic specifically for Duke Yu?"
"Great, excellent, absolutely wonderful!"
Duke Yu was so excited that he seemed to have forgotten about the military sector he had been concerned about.
"Young Master Jing, just go ahead and do it! If you encounter any inconveniences, just let me know and I'll take care of it for you!"
A group of military officers were speechless at how enthusiastically Duke Yu was about gossip.
But... I still support it in my heart...
Jing Zhe smiled and went to look at Li Haoyun.
Only then did Li Haoyun have a chance to speak: "What Young Master Jing said is something the government has indeed encountered, but as you know, even an upright official finds it difficult to settle family disputes, especially this kind, which is very difficult to investigate."
"So, if the government can't handle these kinds of cases, then you can come to our newspaper. We'll send someone to follow up and tell you the most authentic side of the story!"
Li Haoyun nodded in agreement, "Yes, this section on people's livelihood is indeed quite good!"
Emperor An nodded, then his expression suddenly turned serious, and he said solemnly, "Then tell me about the current affairs section!"
Ultimately, this is what Emperor An is most concerned about.
Yesterday at the hunting grounds, Jing Zhe briefly introduced the newspaper's concept to him. When Emperor An heard about the "current affairs section," he secretly resolved to help Jing Zhe set up the newspaper. After discussing it with Jing Zhe, they came up with today's double act.
For Emperor An, his current predicament lies in his weak control over the court, but what is even more frightening is that he seems to have never grasped the hearts of the people. If there is any change in the country, he will be powerless to resist.
Jing Zhe's "Current Affairs" section can help him.
"The current affairs section is naturally a summary of what happens in the court, so that the common people can know what is being said in the court every day, whether the major issues they care about have been resolved, and what spirit His Majesty wants to convey. All of these can be put in this section."
Upon hearing this, the ministers fell into deep thought.
If Jing Zhe's previous suggestions were merely entertaining and left them amused but unable to grasp the main point, then with the introduction of the "Current Affairs Section," they finally understood the newspaper's true intentions!
Isn't this just a mouthpiece for Emperor An?
By regularly imparting spiritual insights to the people, over time, the thoughts of the entire Anguo population will gradually become unified. This is far more effective than receiving education in a school!
However, these ideas can only be realized under the most ideal conditions. If the newspaper is not well-run and the people are unwilling to read it, the above effects will not be achieved at all.
Only now did Bai Qingyuan realize that he had actually fallen into a trap set by someone else!
However, he wasn't too afraid. He didn't believe that he could really make this "Da'an Newspaper" thrive!
Ordinary people are so busy every day, how can they have time to look at this?
"As for the entertainment section, it's simple. I'll basically tell some interesting stories so that people can have some fun during their leisure time!"
"Great! I'll take this entertainment section!"
Yu Sheng clapped his hands and said, "Young Master Jing, as for the stories in your entertainment section, I have a suggestion for you. Write stories like the one about Lao Bai and Lao Wang. For example, when did they become neighbors? Why can't Lao Bai have children? When and how did Lao Bai's wife and Lao Wang meet? And how often does Lao Wang visit Lao Bai's house and how long does he stay? You can write about all of these!"
Yu Sheng nodded again and said, "Young Master Jing, if you do as I say, your newspaper will definitely become a huge success!"
"Uh, thank you, Duke Yu!"
Jing Zhe cupped his hands in greeting, his forehead covered in sweat.
This Duke Yu is so thirsty and lustful!
...
A moment later, Jing Zhe explained the general structure of the "Da'an Newspaper" to the assembled officials.
Before "Da'an Newspaper," he had considered a few other names, such as "Jingzhou Newspaper" and "Jingzhou Daily," but after thinking it over, he realized that "Jingzhou" couldn't compare to the grandeur of "Da'an."
Just like in his era, most companies with local names were private enterprises, while those that dared to use the name of a state-owned enterprise were the leaders in their respective industries. Whether they made money or not, at least they had a prestigious reputation!
Therefore, he finally settled on this name, "Da'an Newspaper Office," which immediately conveys that it is a royal property.
Of course, this was also Emperor An's idea. He told him that this would make management easier, so after Jing Zhe finished speaking, he said, "Since this is a new type of official position and there is no superior organization, then it shall be directly under my jurisdiction! The newspaper shall not be under the jurisdiction of anyone else, and Jing Zhe may come to the palace to report to me on any problems that arise in the newspaper!"
"..."
After Emperor An finished speaking, although the ministers felt that it was the right thing to do, they still felt a little jealous.
This official position may seem insignificant, being only a fifth-rank official, but it grants the holder immense freedom. They can simply do their own thing, and even powerful first-rank officials have no right to interfere in their affairs. Everything is personally overseen by Emperor An.
Moreover, Jing Zhe could freely enter and leave the palace to meet and discuss matters with Emperor An. Not to mention the civil and military officials, even the Prince of Xiang and the Crown Prince did not seem to have such privileges!
Being able to meet with Emperor An frequently, his official rank promotion was faster than that of ordinary officials. He was currently a fifth-rank official, and if Emperor An was in a good mood, he could easily be promoted.
At that point, Bai Qingyuan could no longer stop it.
The ministers looked at Jing Zhe with envy.
But a smart person like Bai Qingyuan finally realized that although Emperor An and Jing Zhe's actions seemed to be impromptu, upon closer inspection, it seemed to be a pre-rehearsed performance, and today was just a play.
And they became extras...
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