Chapter 71 Qian Chonghuang and Qian Daoliu (Part 7)
"Of course not."
"You're just saying that. At present, our Spirit Hall is the largest power on the Douluo Continent. Moreover, based on the Spirit Hall's contributions to the continent and its status in the hearts of most Soul Masters, in my opinion, making people from those other powers kneel is a desecration of the Pope of the Spirit Hall," Qian Chonghuang said forcefully.
"Ancestor, is there anything else besides this?" Qian Daoliu asked again.
“There is indeed one more thing, and that is controlling public opinion,” Qian Chonghuang replied.
"Controlling public opinion? Ancestor, how exactly should this be done?" Qian Daoliu asked. Qian Daoliu had figured it out; the ancestor had arranged everything before coming, so all he had to do now was blindly follow. However, one thing that puzzled Qian Daoliu was whose arrangements these things the ancestor was now giving instructions to. If the ancestor had come up with these things on his own, it would be easier to explain, but if it was Miguel who came up with them, it would be very worrying. After all, Miguel was only six years old, and coming up with these things was enough to prove his extraordinary intelligence.
"It's very simple, we'll do it through newspapers, but we'll have to wait until we've cleaned up those parasites before we can publish the newspapers."
"Ancestor, what is a newspaper?" Qian Daoliu asked curiously.
"I can't really define it, but newspapers mainly record current affairs, scandals of nobles and even high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall, sex scandals, beautiful articles, interesting stories, and so on. However, one thing to remember is that the content of the reports must be true, without the slightest lie," Qian Chonghuang replied.
"But wouldn't reporting on the scandals within the Spirit Hall affect its image?" Qian Daoliu asked worriedly.
"You don't need to worry about that. Once the scourges within the Spirit Hall are cleaned up, there won't be any scandals. Even if there are, it won't be a big deal. As long as it's not a matter of principle, the common people won't complain much. On the contrary, it will enhance the Spirit Hall's reputation. After all, it means that the Spirit Hall is aware of its internal problems and will definitely rectify them. You know, most common people just want an attitude. Moreover, the fact that the Spirit Hall can even talk about its own internal scandals shows that its newspapers are extremely authoritative."
"Our ancestor is truly farsighted," Qian Daoliu praised.
"You should know the benefits of high authority, right?" Qian Chonghuang asked.
"Of course I know."
"Good to know. If I find out that anyone is abusing their power for personal gain and undermining the credibility of the Spirit Hall's Spirit Daily, don't blame me for being ruthless," Qian Chonghuang said in a cold voice, as if issuing a warning.
Qian Chonghuang was well aware that the forces within the Spirit Hall were complex and intertwined, and that a single move could have far-reaching consequences. Therefore, he warned Qian Daoliu that if anyone within the Spirit Hall continued to knowingly violate the rules, then he should not blame him for being ruthless.
"You better remember the things I just mentioned. These are matters of life and death for the Spirit Hall. If you mess them up, don't blame me for being ruthless," Qian Chonghuang said in a cold voice with a serious expression.
“I understand, Ancestor. After discussing it with Bibi Dong, I will send a trusted confidant to investigate the crimes of those parasites,” Qian Daoliu promised.
"By the way, those scum from the Spirit Hall should be publicly executed. Don't try to settle things privately. What you need to do is let the common people know your determination to resolutely resist corruption."
"Understood, Ancestor. However, there are a few matters that require your decision," Qian Daoliu said respectfully.
"First, there aren't enough printers inside the Spirit Hall. Second, what is the price of the newspaper? Third, most commoners are illiterate, so how can we let them know the contents of the newspaper?" Qian Daoliu asked.
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