"Old Wei, thank you so much this time. Thank you for helping me."

The casual words showed the speaker's familiarity. As the emperor's two intelligence chiefs, Luo Sigong and Wei Zhongxian were not unfamiliar.

"Haha, Lao Luo, I'm not talking about you. You Jin Yiwei has really become a bad guy in recent years. No one has reported such important information as Ningbo. It's really time to rectify it. This time, it's for your sake.

, I brought it to you, but don’t do it a second time, I won’t dare carry it around.” Wei Zhongxian said slowly, there were very few opportunities to preach to others like this, and the special feeling made him feel a little secret.

Cool.

"Yes, yes! You are right, I did neglect it." Luo Sigong nodded vigorously, "I will change it immediately when I get back. The 800-mile express is indeed lagging behind, and I will switch to carrier pigeons immediately. This aspect still needs Lao Wei

Please help me!"

"It's easy to talk about." Wei Zhongxian smiled generously and narrowed his eyes. It was obvious that Luo Sigong's attitude greatly benefited him.

What happened at Ningbo Port this time was actually discovered by Dongchang first, and Jinyiwei, until now, has not reported any news. Luo Sigong’s previous remarks in the report were all made up by him, and he was completely exempt from punishment in the future.

Of course, one of them, Wei Zhongxian, also helped and did not expose it.

After the two chatted again for a while, they parted. After leaving the palace, Luo Sigong could finally take a breath. This time, the disaster was finally avoided. However, the things he promised to Eunuch Wei must be done as soon as possible to avoid disaster.

Lots of trouble.

Luo Sigong was thinking this and suddenly felt a little cold on his back. He stretched out his hand and found that his back was completely soaked and sticky with sweat.

"The Jinyiwei should really be reformed. It's too slow to get things done." Luo Sigong slowly returned to the Jinyiwei lobby. Reforming the Jinyiwei is a major event. I should mention it at most. His Majesty is the one who really makes the decision. I'd better deal with this first.

Let's thoroughly investigate and get things done.

"Come here, summon all the leaders to discuss matters in the lobby." After returning to the lobby, Luo Sigong came down, and the terrifying beast of Jin Yiwei began to wake up.

That night, the commander of the Jin Yiwei kept the lights on the Yamen brightly lit and people moving around until dawn.

His eyes returned to the Qianqing Palace. After Luo Sigongxian retreated, Emperor Zhu Youxiao stared at the young Zhengchen, seeming to be considering something.

And Yang Lian remained calm, lowered his head and let the emperor look at him. He remained unchanged this time to cope with the changes. Although he didn't know why the emperor summoned him at this time, there was no harm in acting calmly.

"I would like to promote you to the rank of fifth-grade doctor and editor-in-chief of the Imperial Daily. Are you willing?" After a moment of silence, Zhu Youxiao said. Although the naval fleet made him extremely troubled, he still would not delay his business.

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"Fifth-grade doctor?" Yang Lian was stunned at first, but after hearing the next words, he realized that the emperor wanted him to enter the inner palace. A doctor is a fifth-grade doctor in the inner palace, which is equivalent to the prefect. Of course, he does not have that much power.

, but the status is the same. These were notified in the court's official newspaper.

As for the editor-in-chief of the Imperial Daily, it was his assignment. This position did not have any remuneration, but only indicated the scope of his powers and responsibilities. The rank determined his grade and remuneration, and the assignment determined his scope of work. This official appointment form was somewhat similar to that of the Song Dynasty.

Similar.

"I respectfully obey the imperial edict." Yang Lian was thinking about these internal regulations in his mind, but his hand movements were not slow. After the emperor finished speaking, he accepted the order to thank him.

"Don't underestimate this position. I tell you clearly that this is a training and assessment for you. I want to see what kind of results you can achieve in this position." Zhu Youxiao said very directly.

Said, the straightforward words made Yang Lian's face change slightly.

"I appointed you as the editor-in-chief of the Imperial Daily. I did not ask you to review the manuscripts. I asked you to think of ways to develop the Imperial Daily, sell it nationwide, and spread its influence to the entire world. As long as the influence of the Empire is

Wherever you can reach, there is the Empire Daily News."

After saying this, which was similar to his expectations for the future, Zhu Youxiao threw a stack of newspapers in front of Yang Lian, "Look, the words on these newspapers are not only praising virtues, but also praising virtues. I created a white paper for the public.

Not just to watch this, but to have influence, through the channel of newspapers, to influence people all over the world and make them listen to my voice."

Yang Lian bent down to pick up the newspaper and looked at the spitting emperor. The emperor seemed to have stepped out of the shadow of failure and began his passionate story again. He had vaguely heard about the emperor's state, and it seemed that something was involved.

When faced with new things, the emperor would do this and become a little crazy, or to put it better, pious.

Flipping through the newspaper, he found that what the emperor said was true. There was nothing new. It was all the same stuff. He had also read these issues of the newspaper. Except for the occasional disclosures about the emperor's victory in battles or some job recruitment advertisements, there was nothing new.

There's nothing that catches the eye.

Zhu Youxiao did not pay attention to this, but continued his expectations for newspapers, "Newspapers are destined to be a new position in the future, no, or in other words, a new and effective way to influence the already existing position.

What I want is not this old-fashioned thing, but a way that can educate the people of the world, open up their wisdom, and open their eyes to the world."

"Educate the world." The emperor's words made Yang Lian's heart tremble. The corners of his eyes twitched, as if he thought of something incredible. He suddenly raised his head and looked at the young emperor with a somewhat horrified expression. At this moment, he

Only then did I understand how terrifying this young and somewhat excessive emperor was.

The next moment, Zhu Youxiao said the words that he had basically determined in his heart but did not dare to hear, "I want to use newspapers to influence their thoughts and control the world's public opinion."

Yes, public opinion is a seemingly insignificant word, but it contains terrible power. Donglin relied on it to rise, and Shilin relied on it to control the power of the countryside.

Yang Lian was silent. He didn't expect that behind this small newspaper, there lurked the emperor's huge ambition. He wanted to take this position that had been controlled by wealthy families and scholars for thousands of years, to his own.

In his hands, if the emperor really succeeds, who else in this land can stop him?

Thinking of this, Yang Lian fell silent. He didn't know what to do, so he surrendered to the emperor and betrayed his own class? But what could he do if he didn't betray himself? The emperor could still do it if he replaced him.

Zhu Youxiao stopped talking. He also noticed Yang Lian's strange silence. It was obvious that he had guessed the other party's worries, and didn't he know that the control of public opinion was shifting.

Thinking about this, he once again used his trump card to persuade Yang Lian to agree, "Newspapers can not only guide public opinion, but also have certain supervisory and supervisory responsibilities. When your people discover some shady stories after many investigations,

When it is disclosed, the relevant departments can be guided to investigate, it can be made public to make them aware of the world, or the suffering of certain people can be made public so that capable people can help them. For those who secretly explore the people's sentiments,

I call him a reporter."

"Newspapers are a place that demonstrates fairness." Zhu Youxiao concluded.

Hearing these descriptions of reporters, Yang Lian's eyes suddenly sparkled. He didn't expect that a small newspaper would have so many tricks to show fairness. Isn't this what he has always pursued? And it can be

If you publish the dirty secrets about local officials, what about changing the target?

For example... nobles, such as... the emperor's relatives, and another example... the emperor!!!

When the emperor made a mistake, could he make it public and make it known to the world as a way of admonishing him? Yang Lian was very smart, and he thought of so many things at once, so deeply.

"I understand... I understand that I will live up to your majesty's trust and will carry forward the Imperial Daily." Yang Lian bowed deeply.

"As long as you understand, that's good." Zhu Youxiao smiled enigmatically and waved his hand for him to leave. Yang Lian's reaction was always noticed by him. What was he thinking? Zhu Youxiao probably also

It can be guessed that as a person who comes from a society with advanced consultation, how could he not know the purpose of the other party.

These are the remaining tricks played by later generations of media. However, Zhu Youxiao did not have too many restrictions on this. Since he broke the constraints of the emperor and ministers in terms of power, he must establish another kind of supervision and constraints.

Mechanism, although this mechanism is very fragile, it is relatively effective, isn't it?

As for Yang Lian's attention, Zhu Youxiao didn't care. He may not know that there is a trick called qualification review. Not just anyone can open a newspaper. There is also a trick called state secrets. Not just any news can be used.

Published in newspapers.

After sending Yang Lian away, Zhu Youxiao returned to his study and began to write an article. Since the army had to wait to be formed and could not be moved lightly, the public opinion building began first. First, he used a powerful public opinion offensive to let the subjects of the entire empire come.

With a brainstorming session, the resistance to various reforms will be much smaller.

As he wrote, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but snicker. He didn't know how the scholar-bureaucrats of the Ming Dynasty would react when they saw tomorrow's new Imperial Daily. When these issues of the Imperial Daily spread throughout the world

What impact will it have?

"Life is really beautiful. It's quite interesting to just write something when you have nothing to do. Post it on the water and stir up some waves." Zhu Youxiao thought happily, and he decided that he must do more of this kind of thing in the future, otherwise

When they become more knowledgeable and open-minded, such interesting things will never happen again.

Chapter 230 Changes

After Yang Lian left the palace, he went straight to the editorial office of the Imperial Daily, which was a two-story building located outside Daming Gate, behind various departments, in a secluded location.

"From today on, I am the editor-in-chief of the Imperial Daily, and I am fully responsible for the publication of the Imperial Daily." After walking in, Yang Lian said to the two or three members of the editorial board, with a calm tone, as if he was talking about something.

A small thing.

"Now, I say, you write." Yang Lian pointed to a young clerk, and then started to recite it. It was an exquisite eight-part essay. It was Yang Lian's experience in studying scriptures for many years. Although it was not profound, it was quite innovative.

, can play a role in attracting new ideas.

"Master Yang, Your Majesty asked our family to send this." After Yang Lian finished chanting, Liu Ruoyu's voice suddenly appeared, "Your Majesty asked Master Yang to publish this article on the first page tomorrow."

"Okay, Eunuch Liu, I will take care of it." Yang Lian finished the manuscript. After taking a look at it, his face changed several times. It was extremely exciting.

"What are you all looking at, why don't you go out for interviews?" After coming back to his senses, Yang Lian found that everyone in the editorial department was staring at him, and couldn't help but roared.

"Interview!?" Several scholarly editors looked at each other, confused.

"Just go and ask people in the streets, ask the soldiers, ask the officials, ask the people, ask them what they think about certain things. Everyone goes and everyone submits a manuscript to me before dark." Yang Lian roared again.

He said, everyone was driven out by his overwhelming aura.

"Huh! I feel much more comfortable!" Looking at the manuscript written by the emperor in his hand, Yang Lian couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly, "I don't know how much trouble such a manuscript will cause."

The next day, at dawn, the newspaper boys began to sell newspapers along the street. Some of them developed designated customers and even ran over to put the newspapers away.

After Zuo Guang started fighting, he also bought a newspaper. As a good friend of Yang Lian, he had to support the other party's first newspaper after he took office. Just after taking a glance, he put out the "early breakfast" in his mouth with a pop.

It squirted out.

I saw the headline of Dou Da written on the front page - On the Necessity of Change.

"Times have changed, and things have changed. Since ancient times, nothing has remained unchanged for a long time. It has been two hundred years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Its ritual systems have been from the early days of the country. Today, customs and people have changed, but the system has not changed.

Yeah, I think it's inappropriate."

It’s not appropriate, it’s not appropriate for your sister!

Zuo Guangdou really wanted to yell like this, but his good upbringing prevented him from getting angry in public. He quickly browsed the article. It was not long, and the whole article was about the necessity of change and more.
To be continued...