When you gain fame and publish a single book for sale, the royalties will increase accordingly.
The newspaper will not make things difficult for others.
"What about two?"
Bai Gui asked.
He just heard clearly what Ryuko Tanabe said about the Asahi Shimbun's two conditions.
To be honest, the first condition was not too harsh and was actually of some benefit to him. As for the second point, he was a little curious.
"The second is to ask you to work for the Asahi Shimbun as a editorial commentator."
There was a layer of coffee stains on Ryuko Tanabe's lips. Under the light of the cafe, she looked intellectual and beautiful.
This is a woman who is good at taking advantage of opportunities to spread her charm.
"Social commentator, is there such a benefit?"
Bai Gui was also a little surprised. Asahi Shimbun often invites some well-known writers and celebrities to serve as editorial commentators to evaluate some social news and current affairs news. This seems to be an inconspicuous position.
But once you have it, it is equivalent to being promoted to a social celebrity.
They are similar to the editors of the commentary section of the Democratic Progressive Newspaper, except they have more freedom.
A temporary job!
With this position, most people can't do anything to him.
It is equivalent to sheltering under the banner of Asahi Shimbun.
Japan at this moment is very different from the shogunate era. The town people and business class are very powerful, replacing the status of the samurai class in the past. The two are completely different. Even more extreme, the power behind Asahi is equivalent to
The chaebol power in the late Japanese period.
warrior?
That's the end of the old days!
Attack some forces and win over some forces.
It is impossible for Bai Gui to offend everyone in Japan. It is enough to offend the samurai. Anyway, everyone is crying for beatings now, but it is different if he offends the Japanese plutocrats...
In addition, the "Asahi Shimbun" at this time was one of Japan's three major newspapers alongside the "Yomiuri Shimbun" and "Mainichi Shimbun".
The president behind Asahi, Murayama Ryuhei, is the king of Japanese news.
"I applied for this specially for you."
"If you don't talk about the previous things, you have to thank me for this!"
Tanabe Ryuko chuckled and handed him a letter, which was an employment letter from Asahi Shimbun to Shiro Gui.
Bai Gui thanked him endlessly.
"There's no need to be so grateful..." Ryuko Tanabe saw Bai Gui's sincere expression, covering her mouth and giggling, "Asahi asked you because you are an international student and can evaluate some things more objectively."
"identity?"
Bai Gui somewhat understood that newspapers cannot only recruit commentators from their own country. Some things will appear more objective when foreigners comment on them. However, the policy of running a newspaper in Asahi is "not biased and not party-based", so there is no need to worry about some bad comments.
thing.
Even if there is, just resign when the time comes.
Anyway, it's a temporary job, and if it involves some things, I'll ask him to comment on it and give me some remuneration.
"This is the novel writing material Asahi gave you, please put it away."
Ryuko Tanabe handed over another envelope, which was very thick.
Four issues of Bai Gui's Great Qin Empire have been published, and Asahi also wants the copyright. The original manuscript of the novel can be taken from the four issues of the Minjin Newspaper, so the writing materials given are only from these four issues.
A total of three hundred and sixty yen.
A lot of income.
…
As Bai Gui became famous in one fell swoop, major writers and literary giants appeared on the platform, and then the Asahi Shimbun published the novel about the Qin Empire. The name Bai Gui not only gained a certain reputation in Japan, but also became well-known among the students studying in Japan.
Some Qing literary figures who were paying attention to current affairs in Japan also noticed this newcomer.
Embassy in Japan.
"The Great Qin Empire is reforming to become stronger... take a closer look, is there any chaos involved?"
Minister Wu said to some clerks in the embassy.
He planned to report this matter to Yanjing, so as to enhance the prestige of the Qing Dynasty. At the same time, this was also a good political performance of his minister in Japan. After all, No. 1 High School was a school he personally managed...
But I am afraid that something unexpected might happen if there is information about the rebellious party.
That is a mistake!
"Mr. Hui, there is nothing involved in the rebellion. They are all based on historical facts and describe the contents of Qin Xiaogong and Shang Yang's reforms."
The clerk replied.
"That's good!"
"I'll discuss it with Ambassador Hu later, but it's too late. Now I'll send a telegram to send this message to Shanghai. You, also take the manuscript of the novel, the Asahi newspaper, etc. to Shanghai, and then take the train.
, hurry up and rush to Yanjing..."
Minister Wu breathed a sigh of relief.
The fee for sending a telegram is eight cents for each word, and two cents and four cents for every province. Double the fee for cipher text and foreign languages. Therefore, sending one or two sentences will cost dozens of oceans, and the embassy cannot afford it.
Just as he was leaving the office, there was suddenly a voice outside the door.
"Brother Chu, I finally see you."
A young man in a suit and leather shoes walked over, followed by a girl in a pink dress. When the young man walked two or three steps beside Minister Wu, he suddenly gave Minister Wu a bear hug. He was very friendly. He seemed to be an old friend.
.
"Brother Xiongqi, aren't you studying abroad at the University of Munich in Germany?"
"Oh, look at my memory. You have just graduated. It is late October. You came from Germany by boat. The time is right..."
Minister Wu patted his head with a smile on his face: "I have lost my memory."
International students who have returned from studying abroad often choose to stay in Japan for a while before returning to their home countries. Firstly, they want to inquire about domestic news. After all, the domestic situation changes too fast, and secondly, they also want to prepare for their return.
Therefore, Minister Wu believed that the same was true for Bai Xiongqi.
He was also a student in Germany at an early age, but he returned to China earlier and was sent abroad as a minister.
"Anyway, my brother was too busy with work at first, so it's understandable that he was so busy."
Bai Xiongqi took off his windbreaker and placed it on the clothes rack in the embassy. He was wearing a close-fitting European-style suit underneath. He saw the latest newspaper on the table and held it in his hand, reading it while talking.
"Your master, Jin Quan, is the minister of military aircraft. After you studied in Germany, you will definitely be entrusted with important responsibilities after you return to China."
Minister Wu smiled lightly.
"What happened? Isn't it still undecided?"
Bai Xiongqi shook his head. He also wanted to return to China as soon as possible, but he couldn't rush it. In ancient times, there was a shortcut to Zhongnan, and now studying abroad is also up for grabs. If he waits for his teacher to make arrangements later, he can return to China and hold a high position, otherwise
If you return to the country too soon, you will not be able to hold the position after the selection of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Therefore, it is just right to stay in Japan for a while.
"This is?"
Minister Wu noticed the girl who was following Bai Xiong as he stood up.
A ginkgo-colored shiny printed satin dress, with a sweetheart neckline, revealing a small piece of water-red thin silk shirt in front of the chest. On the shirt, there is another string of pearl necklaces, which is very gorgeous.
"My sister-in-law, Xiuzhu, just came back from my sister's country. Please come back with me."