Ding Kui met Jiang Shunchuan alone in the study room, who had just sent the invitation.
"Dachuan." Ding Kui had a pile of account books in front of him.
"Sir, please speak." Jiang Shunchuan stood on the side of the desk with his hands down.
"What do you think of the name Ding Chuan?"
Jiang Shunchuan's eyes twitched, and he immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "I thank you for giving me the name, I thank you for giving me the name!" The name Ding Chuan can only be used on him, and he is very familiar with Ding Kui's style of naming others.
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As a housekeeper, his surname is different from that of his master, which is rare in aristocratic families. Jiang Shunchuan has always had a knot in his heart, thinking that he is not a pure Ding family member. His father Jiang Nai was not originally named Jiang, and he has followed Jiang Tong for a long time.
He was given the surname Jiang only after his death, and the surname of his master was the orthodoxy in his mind.
"I should have given you a name a long time ago, but I have been delayed since joining the army. I have to tell you in person about such an important matter. It is too hasty to send a letter. By the way, is Ding Gu okay?"
Ding Gu was the name given by Ding Kui to Jiang Shunchuan, Ding Chuan’s son.
"The dog is four years old this year. He is in good health and can run and jump. At the beginning of the year, I brought him to the capital. I will let him come to pay homage to the master later."
When Ding Chuan came to the capital to pick up his wife and son, Ding Kui was making a big fuss at the inspection office in the capital.
"Well, I'll let Uncle General take a look later. If it's suitable for Ding Gu when he grows up, he can be accepted into Uncle General's sect."
Ding Kui prepared a meeting gift for Ding Gu, but this sentence made Ding Chuan more happy than any gift. He is a disciple of the great archer. I won't say whether he has any future, but at least he has a strong backstage.
Those who received the invitation from Ding Chuan were Yang Mian, Kong Ren, Long Shuang and Nangong Pin. The four of them were Ding Kui's best acquaintances among the new generation in the capital. They had hosted a reception banquet for Ding Kui when they came back to get engaged last year.
Yang Mian arrived late this time and apologized to everyone as soon as he arrived.
"I originally arranged to have dinner with a few friends, but brother Ding Kui came back. I went over to say hello and went straight to Ding's house. I'm sorry for keeping you waiting."
"I'm sorry to ask Brother Yang to come here despite his busy schedule." Ding Kui welcomed Yang Mian into the living room.
"The meeting of nobles is about to be held, and nobles from many places have come to the capital in advance. It's normal for Brother Yang to be busy." Kong Ren said with a smile, as if he had guessed who Yang Mian was dating.
"Hmph, my ancestor specially told me to have as little contact with nobles from other places as possible. I didn't expect that your Yang family is just the opposite." Long Shuang is different from Yang Mian. When others ask him, he has to think clearly before going.
"It's different. My father is out leading the army. There are people and things that require my intervention. I can't help myself."
Yang is still at the base camp of the West Sea War Zone. The war situation in the West Sea is much better than when he first arrived in the war zone. The four coastal states in the west have trained a new batch of naval units and begun to fight against the Thousand Island Alliance Navy and achieved certain results.
"Haha, Brother Yang, the number one family in Shaodian Kingdom and the protagonist of the noble meeting, has been very powerful recently." Ding Kui also added a few compliments.
"No matter how prestigious I am, it is only because of the legacy of my family. When it comes to personal prestige, who can be better than you, Ding Consort, Sir General? You didn't have time to go to the General Staff today to resign, and your current official rank is higher than everyone here." Yang Mian said.
The finger pointed at Ding Kui.
A twenty-two-year-old military governor general is rare in Shaodian country, especially one who was promoted from a squadron leader.
"The four brothers are all the future pillars of the kingdom. I really envy you." Nangong Pin was the only person present who did not have an official position.
Kong Ren worked in the Ministry of Culture and Education, Yang Mian worked in the Military Command Department, Long Shuang worked in the Equipment Department, and Nangong Pin was idle in the capital.
Ding Kui said enviously: "According to the imperial doctor's diagnosis, Princess Nangong is pregnant with a prince. Your Nangong family will have at least a prince to take care of you in the future. Why should you be an official? It would be great to be a free and easy-going dandy."
"It's not like Ding Xiandi just returned to the capital. He knows a lot of things." Kong Ren immediately grasped the key point.
The imperial doctor made the diagnosis just a few days ago, and together with the queen, he confirmed that she was pregnant with a boy. Ding Kui arrived in the capital at noon and revealed the news during dinner.
"Nothing big or small in the capital can be hidden from the reporters of "Guan Yue". Those reporters may have inquired about the news. Brother, if I do something bad in the future, I must help my brother take care of it and don't publish it on you.
magazine." Yang Mian specially toasted Ding Kui with a glass of wine for this matter.
Several other people also picked up their wine glasses to drink with him.
"Guan Yue" will not write about the embarrassing stories of the royal family and the upper class nobles. Ding Kui has already given instructions on this. He does not want to turn "Guan Yue" into a gossip magazine. However, no one dares to guarantee that there will be no scandals in the future. Will he be exposed?
It was written only in one thought of Prince Consort Ding.
"Hahaha, brothers, "Guan Yue" will not publish things that make you unhappy. Things that are in the limelight will definitely write you down." Ding Kui did not deny that he sent reporters to collect news from the capital.
"Speaking of this, I want to spread the word to my family. I wonder if the Kong family can ask you to co-organize a magazine?" Kong Ren raised it generously during the dinner, not hiding it in private.
Yang Mian and Long Shuang were members of the military system, and Nangong Pin was a native aristocrat. Neither of them were interested in running a magazine. Kong Ren knew that the matter would definitely spread, so he simply told them face to face.
"Of course. The Kong family is willing to ask me to cooperate. It's only a wish. "Guan Yue" is a small game. I don't dare to let it go out of Zhongwangzhou. With the support of the Kong family, the new magazine can be published nationwide.
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Ding Kui has long wanted to cooperate with the Kong family, but he took the initiative to ask for a price reduction, so he has endured it until now.
"I really envy you. This is a good deal." Yang Mian was jealous.
"Is your consort really planning to go into business? You are a general after all." Long Shuang was not interested in literary matters at all.
"Although I really want to join in the fun, I also know that you won't take me to play. Can you take me with you for good things like this in the future?" Nangong Pin is self-aware and can only pin his hopes on the future.
"The main purpose of the new magazine is to introduce books. The Kong family has selfish motives and is willing to do something for literati, not just to make money. I hope all brothers can understand."
When Kong Ren said this, Ding Kui roughly understood.
There are many people practicing martial arts in this world, and there are also many people studying. There are tens of thousands of well-educated people in the Shaodian Kingdom who are familiar with the classics.
Writing books and establishing theories is the common wish of scholars. There are countless books that have been circulated in the world, but there are only a few widely circulated books. Most of the books are unknown or only known to a very small number of people.
The magazine that the Kong family wants to run is used to promote unknown works. Which author doesn't want his book to be publicized? This is a good flag to win over scholars, especially on the eve of the aristocratic meeting. Once the magazine is launched,
, almost all scholars will gather around the Kong family.
You mean the co-organizers, the Ding family? They are not among the top ten elders.
"There's nothing wrong with doing business. Which nobleman in the Lu Kingdom doesn't do business? Who dares to say that I can't fight? Can't I represent the Wuxun family? I want to marry the eldest princess. How can I afford her expenses if I don't make more money, let alone with the Kong family?
Cooperate, no matter how much money you get from the scholars, I will not be lenient."
Ding Kui opposed Long Shuang's view. He was forced to go into business. The king did not allow him to join the military. Others could not say that he did not follow the traditions of the Wuxun family, not to mention that he had proven himself on the battlefield.
"That's good. People won't worry about the Kong family and the Ding family joining forces. There will be no pressure from the outside world for your cooperation." Yang Mian is more understanding.
The Kong family and the Ding family have no fundamental common interests. Even if the Ding family is favored by scholars, it will be of no use. The Ding family, which has no territory or people, has its foundation in the military.
After the dinner, Ding Kui asked Long Yan to accompany Yang Mian, Long Shuang and Nangong Pin to play mahjong, and he took Kong Ren to the study.
Ding Kui first asked: "Where do you want to publish the new magazine?"
"It's best to do it nationwide. First, it must become a household name in the capital." Kong Ren answered without thinking.
"It's a bit difficult to do it nationwide, but with the influence of the Kong family, it can be done in a short time. You are responsible for editing the content and marketing, and I will be responsible for the overall operation. The new magazine will be available within two months." Ding Kui had this idea.
experience and confidence.
"My family also means the same thing. You have the right and experience to run the magazine. The Kong family has the manpower and appeal to write the magazine. As for the distribution channels, we can rely on the power of the Ministry of Culture and Education. I am not worried about failure, but my ancestor hopes that the magazine can be published as soon as possible.
come out."
"Well, the profit share of the new magazine?"
"You and I will share it equally. As I said just now, the Kong family is not interested in making money." Kong Ren has family authorization.
"Have you thought about the name of the magazine?"
"My ancestor came up with a name, called "Shu Cong"."
""Shu Cong", a good name. What's the content of the first issue?" Ding Kui quickly deduced in his mind.
"According to the layout and word count of "Watching the Moon", we have compiled the contents of three issues and can hand them over to you for review at any time."
The Kong family is not like Ding Kui back then. Any servant in the family can write the articles that the magazine needs. There is no shortage of editors at all.
"Oh, have you reserved any advertising space? The book printing workshop must have been prepared, right?"
"Advertising? We don't understand that stuff. Don't worry about printing presses. I'm responsible for managing government-run printing presses across the country."
Ding Kui looked at Kong Ren in astonishment, not expecting that the other party had such great power, "Awesome, I admire you! Let's do this. Let's sign the cooperation contract, and I will typeset the first issue of "Book Series" myself. At most
It can be printed in ten days. In the future, I will transfer a chief editor of "Guan Yue" to be responsible for the editorial management of "Shu Cong"."
"No problem, I will go home tonight to report to my ancestors, and I can deliver the contract early tomorrow morning." Kong Ren did not expect that things would go so smoothly.
Kong Ci gave him the time to complete this matter within a month. You must know that the noble meeting is scheduled to be held one month after the eldest princess's wedding.
After the matter was discussed, Kong Ren went out to play mahjong and lost to Yang Mian. Long Shuang and Nangong Pin left home after paying a few dozen gold coins, and the gathering of friends convened by Ding Kui also ended.
The next day, Musen, who was far away in Pingzhong County, received a magical message, and Ding Kui ordered him to set off for Zhenjing City immediately.