Chapter 258: Idar Daily and Merlin News Agency (Part 1)
In fact, Bruno had the idea of starting a newspaper a long time ago.
This is not the so-called one-on-one decision. Bruno's every step has been carefully considered.
For example...
When we first crossed over, we did sea salting and went fishing to provide logistical support for the construction of the hanging garden.
The purpose of making cement and building roads was to strengthen his control over the Idar territory and to build the Namur Fortress.
The subsequent additions of sugar, wine, and luxury goods were in order to find a new break-even point, or even a profit point, for Idar, whose expenses were increasing day by day.
As for the French Islands, planting tulips, etc., although it seems that it does not play its due role at the moment, it is to pave the way for the future of Idar Territory.
Bruno wanted to start a newspaper very early, but the environment in the Idar Territory did not allow him to do so at that time.
A year ago, the Idar Territory was facing the threat of the Sauron Territory. Although the territory could not be said to be starving, it was also extremely barren.
At a time when the people at the bottom couldn't even take care of food and clothing, there was no soil for newspapers to survive in the Idar Territory!
And now, the time has come to start a newspaper.
As a time traveler, Bruno is very aware of the importance of social opinion.
Correct guidance of public opinion can greatly improve the sense of belonging of the people of Idar and enhance the prestige of the Stuart family in the hearts of the people.
Therefore, as the supreme ruler of the Idar Territory and the spokesperson of the Stuart family, Bruno must have a suitable voice channel so that the people of the entire Idar Territory can hear his voice and understand Bruno
Stuart's thoughts.
In short, it is to increase the people's favorability towards the ruling class and enhance the Stuart family's control over the Idar Territory.
Due to the limitations of the times, most of Bruno's orders and words can only be disseminated among the uppermost ruling class of Idar Territory. However... this method of information transmission has already been revealed in the face of today's rapidly developing Idar Territory.
There have been many disadvantages.
Uploading and distributing is easy to say, but it is not that simple to actually do it.
This is not because Bruno does not trust the officials of Idar Territory, but more because he is taking precautions before they happen.
Bruno naturally knew that Old Ford was loyal and knew that Sam Layton, Mal Cullen and others supported him, but... as the Stuart family's ruling area gradually expanded, it was impossible for Bruno to know all the people in the Idar territory.
Service officers.
And the changes that are taking place in the Idar Territory are unprecedented, so... in the process of continuous changes in the Idar Territory, some mistakes will inevitably occur.
Of course, the most important thing that prompted Bruno to finally make this decision was... the installation of the magic rifle made him ready to start his own external expansion!
Most war criminals who have played European Continental 4 know that there is something called war exhaustion, which is a very annoying thing.
Although the people of Idar today generally support Bruno's measures, the necessary guidance of public opinion is still necessary!
Besides...this is an era that pays attention to legal principles!
What is Bruno's title?
He is Earl of Idar, so...the Earl of Idar, located in the eastern part of the empire, is Bruno's nominal legal territory!
This also means that as the earl of Idar territory, he takes the initiative to cross several sub-counties and the earl territories go north to cause trouble. This does not mean that he just goes there.
Although Bruno didn't care at all about the opinions of other nobles, necessary mobilization and propaganda were still needed within the Idar Territory.
And having said that,
Running a newspaper is not just for the coming war!
…
Early the next morning,
Mr. Nicholas came to Bruno's study with two dark circles under his eyes.
"Lord Earl! Yesterday...last night..."
As soon as the plump Mr. Nicholas saw Bruno, he rolled his body and squeezed in like flying.
"I know, it was very bright last night, but it will be so bright every night in the future. Just get used to it..." Bruno said lightly.
When Bruno was elated by the power of the magic rifle in the Armis Mountains, and in Idar City, including Mr. Nicholas, the president of Double Point Academy, he also witnessed the miracle of lighting up the night sky.
The city of Idar was brightly lit all night.
The calmness shown by Bruno made Mr. Nicholas feel a little disheartened, but he quickly adjusted his state.
Mr. Nicholas is very aware of the role he plays now. He was indeed Bruno's teacher, but now Bruno is his lord.
Looking at the student in front of him, Mr. Nicholas felt both love and hate, and the emotions in his heart were extremely complicated.
First of all, teaching and educating people is one of Mr. Nicholas’ great pleasures.
But Bruno was the only student who made Nicholas doubt the value of his life.
However, now he has become the dean of Double Point Academy under Bruno's promotion. Whenever he sees nearly a thousand children and young people from all over Idar, Nicholas feels full of gratitude.
He has only one goal now, and that is to live up to Bruno's trust, make Double Point College the most famous college in the eastern part of the empire, and cultivate batch after batch of talents for Idarland who can be served by Bruno.
"I plan to start a newspaper, and I hope you can recommend a suitable candidate to me..." Bruno said straight to the point: "...It is best to be a teacher from Double Point College, and it must be reliable."
"newspaper?"
Mr. Nicholas shook his head, puzzled.
"That's probably what it looks like..."
Bruno stretched out his hand and handed over the template that he had been imagining for a long time.
"Idar Daily...Merlin News Agency..."
Looking at the first line of text in the template, Mr. Nicholas murmured.
"That's right!"
Bruno continued: "Although Double Point Academy has been opened in Idar Territory, with a limited number of teachers, it can only teach the children and people nearby Idar City..."
Hearing this, Mr. Nicholas couldn't help but nodded.
"So... you should have seen that there are many sections in this newspaper. We can definitely take out one or several sections to teach the people how to learn simple reading and spelling, and then add up to a little, little by little.
Children's land affects people's lives..."
"etc……"
Hearing this, Mr. Nicholas couldn't help but interrupt Bruno and asked in a trembling voice:
"My Lord Earl, do you mean to say...that this so-called newspaper is for the public to read?!"