I just listened to Liu Weichao talking a lot, and finally said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Education must start from childhood. Even if you lose money in the early stage of this kind of newspaper, you still have to run it. Send a few copies to all new schools, especially
Heroic deeds like this one should be read and understood by the children. In this way, the atmosphere of the Ming Dynasty will definitely improve after this new generation grows up!"
There is a lesson to be learned from this point. And the difference in atmosphere in the late Ming Dynasty is also obvious to all. Those who have grown up will pay a high price if they want to change their values. However, the values of children are easy to change.
Shaping can be regarded as a kind of investment with little investment and great reward.
The reason why Emperor Chongzhen wanted to praise Liu Weichao just now was because he knew that the previous difference in atmosphere made him cry out that the ministers had misunderstood me and that everyone should be killed. However, now there are people like Gao Ruli who would rather die than surrender.
, a loyal man who has come back after going through all kinds of hardships, of course he is very happy.
If there were people like Gao Ruli all over the world, then the country of the Ming Dynasty would be as stable as Mount Tai, and there would definitely be no danger of national subjugation.
Emperor Chongzhen thought about this and only focused on this, so he almost clapped his hands happily and said immediately: "Okay, I must run this newspaper, and I have to run it at a loss, so I will pay for it!"
Given the communication conditions of the late Ming Dynasty, the news in this newspaper could not actually be considered news. By the time it spread to all parts of the country, it would have been a long time ago.
However, a check-in like Chen Yuanyuan's will not be affected by the delay in news.
After hearing what Emperor Chongzhen said, Liu Weichao immediately reminded: "Since you are the one paying for this newspaper, I suggest you train a group of reporters to visit all over the country. Good people and good deeds can be written about, and corrupt officials can also be reported.
, plays a supervisory role to another level.”
"Oh?" Emperor Chongzhen had never heard of this name and couldn't help but asked curiously, "What is a reporter?"
Liu Weichao laughed after hearing this and did not look up the definition. He just explained based on his own impression: "The classification of journalists is actually very broad. There are news reporters, war reporters, science and technology reporters, etc. They are people who specialize in providing content for newspapers. Ask to go
Visiting various places, rather than sitting at home and making up a story out of thin air. Therefore, a reporter must be able to endure hardship, and must be fair, objective, and truthfully record what he thinks is worth writing..."
After explaining the definition for a while, he gave an example: "Just this time, what Chen Yuanyuan did was actually a job similar to that of a reporter. Reporting the heroic deeds of Gao Ruli and others, so that the army and people across the country can learn from it;
Also write down the story of the chieftain soldiers who were inspired by the imperial court's policy of returning natives to the countryside, and go to the chieftain's territory to spread the word."
"I understand!" Emperor Chongzhen listened carefully. After hearing Liu Weichao's words, he immediately responded, "I will ask the factory guard to be the reporter!"
After hearing this, Liu Weichao still shook his head and said: "I don't think this is good. There are specialties in the industry. Factory guards are factory guards and reporters are reporters. It's better to separate them. You can't just let the factory guards do everything. Miscellaneous
If you are not careful, it will affect the factory guard's job!"
Emperor Chongzhen's statement was akin to asking the police to become reporters. This must have been inappropriate for Liu Weichao!
The job of the factory guards is to keep an eye on the civil and military officials, and reporters, who report on everything in the world, can also report on the factory guards, and can also play a supervisory role over the factory guards.
After Liu Weichao explained to Emperor Chongzhen for a while, he finally understood, nodded and said: "Okay, I understand. Regarding this matter, I will let... set up another newspaper department!"
He originally thought about asking Prince Zhu Cixiang to take charge of this matter and train him. But before he said it, he felt that something was wrong, so he immediately changed his mind and prepared to serve in the 12th Supervisor, 5th Division and 8th Bureau in the palace, that is, the new
After the Railway Department was established, a Newspaper Department was established.
Liu Weichao had no idea about this and it didn't matter.
Later, after the two discussed this matter for a while, the video communication ended.
On Liu Weichao's side, he continued to pack his things and prepare to travel. On the other hand, Emperor Chongzhen summoned the eunuchs in the palace to discuss the establishment of a newspaper department.
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At the same time, far away in the port of Busan at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula, there was an army under martial law. There were three large ships parked at the port, and they looked like they were about to travel far away.
Here at the pier, a group of people are talking.
"Your Highness, we have heard clearly that the sudden Ming navy was transferred from the southeastern coast of the Ming Dynasty and was the Zheng family fleet. After hearing this, the North Korean navy did not dare to become an enemy." The person who spoke
, although he is a money rat, he is a Han, and it is Hong Chengchou who is devoted to planning for Jianlu.
The person in front of him was Prince Heshuoli Daishan.
Hearing this, Daishan frowned and asked: "Why don't you dare to become an enemy? Is the Zheng family's fleet very powerful? Have you never heard of it before when you were in the Ming Dynasty?"
After hearing this, Hong Chengchou quickly said cautiously: "The slave was transferred to serve in the north. Since then, he has been chasing bandits and has no chance to return to the south. Therefore, I have not heard of it before."
Having said this, he paused and then said seriously: "If you have figured it out now, the leader of the Zheng family's fleet is called Zheng Zhilong. He was a pirate in the southeastern seaboard of the Ming Dynasty. He was later recruited by the imperial court. Later, he unified the southeastern coast of the Ming Dynasty.
Because of his power, any ship passing through the southeast of the Ming Dynasty, no matter whose it is, must buy his flag before it can pass." Gu Lao
Daishan was very surprised when he heard this, and immediately asked: "Is it possible that even the ships of Korea and Japan need to buy their flags?"
"Exactly!" Hong Chengchou replied, feeling a little emotional himself. He didn't expect that there would be such a giant in the southeast of the Ming Dynasty, which was comparable to the emperor of the sea!
At this time, he continued to explain to Dai Shan: "As long as you are on the sea, most people have heard of Zheng Zhilong's reputation, but this person is not well-known on land. He must be a cunning person!"
After hearing this, Daishan thought about it in his mind and couldn't help but feel a little stunned.
Being able to do this, he can naturally imagine how strong Zheng Zhilong is at sea! It was also with the help of his strength that the Ming Dynasty was able to transport three or four thousand Guan Ning cavalry to Dongjiang Town!
There are three to four thousand cavalry troops, the horses are delicate, and the logistics supplies guaranteed are countless. Such a huge transportation capacity is really unimaginable.
It's no wonder that after the North Korean navy knew it was the Zheng family fleet, they didn't dare to make an enemy with it.
After thinking for a while, Daishan looked at Hong Chengchou and asked him with a hint of expectation: "Tell me, if I, the Qing Dynasty, contact this Zheng Zhilong and join forces with him to fight against the Ming Dynasty, is it possible?
?”
Hearing this, Hong Chengchou was not surprised. Because he knew the current situation of the Qing Dynasty, it was the time to look for allies everywhere.
After pondering for a moment, Hong Chengchou finally shook his head and said: "If the Qing Dynasty had contacted him before the Ming Emperor noticed him, it might still be possible. However, now he is willing to use his fleet to help the court transport so many things.
The military strength to rebuild Dongjiang Town means that he and the imperial court should have reached an agreement!"
Hearing this, Daishan couldn't help but be very disappointed.
Previously, the Ming army suddenly appeared in the Liaodong Peninsula, and it was also a cavalry army, harassing the hinterland of Liaodong. Later, it was further confirmed that the Ming Dynasty rebuilt Dongjiang Town.
Such an elite cavalry force seriously threatened the relationship between the Qing Dynasty and North Korea, so Dorgon finally discussed with Daishan that it would be better to introduce Japan as an ally.
On Daishan's mission to Japan, he received news about the Ming army one after another, both true and false.
When passing through Seoul, Daishan made a special stop and called Ying Erdai, who had already taken control of Seoul, for a secret discussion. Then he mobilized the ships of the North Korean navy and prepared to send an envoy to the Japanese country.
However, after arriving in Busan, Hong Chengchou heard some rumors, so Daishan stopped based on his suggestion and summoned Ying Erdai again to discuss the matter. During this period, Hong Chengchou finally figured out the situation of the Ming Navy.
Daishan really didn't expect that the navy of the Ming Dynasty would have such a strong background.
At this time, after thinking for a while, he looked at Hong Chengchou and asked: "Now that we know the strength of the Ming navy, what do you think the Qing should do?"
Like Dorgon, he also valued Hong Chengchou's ability.
After hearing this, Hong Chengchou had obviously thought about this question and immediately replied without hesitation: "I think that the Qing Dynasty should form an alliance with me!"
After hearing this, Daishan couldn't help but nodded slightly and sighed in his heart. The Ming Dynasty's army has become stronger, and the navy is also powerful, so what else can the Qing Dynasty do in Liaodong?
It is absolutely impossible to capture them without mercy, so there is only one way to find a strong ally. And around the Qing Dynasty, the only powerful ally like Japan can be found.
Dai Shan agreed with Hong Chengchou's idea and wanted to form an alliance with the Japanese country at any cost.
While he was thinking about it, he heard the rapid sound of horse hoofbeats. Upon hearing the sound, Daishan realized that it was Ying Erdai who had received the news and rushed over to see him.
Sure enough, his guess was correct. After Ying Erdai in Seoul received his message, he traveled day and night and rushed over.
Although he was tired from all the travels, he still looked relatively capable. After he got close, he got off his horse and walked steadily towards Daishan. When he got close, he threw off his horse sleeves and knelt down to say hello.
Ying Erdai, known as the Dragon Bone King in North Korea, had conquered North Korea twice before, which frightened the North Koreans. Now he has become the Supreme King of North Korea, and even North Korea's King Li Zhuo has to look at his face.