My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 504 News
In Zhu Zhanhe's vision, since a newspaper is published, at least one should be published a day, just like a morning or evening newspaper, which is published at a specific time every day.

However, Ma An reminded Zhu Zhanhe that it might be difficult to print one page a day. Even if the newspaper can arrange the publication, it will take time for the printing workshop to print it.

This is mainly due to the limited production capacity of printing workshops. The current business of the workshops is very good, and there are already many jobs waiting in line, so the output that can be allocated to newspapers is not much. Even if we recruit people now to increase the production capacity of the workshops, it will not be a short time. It can be solved internally.

In response to this situation, Zhu Zhanhe had no choice but to change his mind. He stopped pursuing speed from the beginning and could instead publish it every other day. Ma An felt that it could be done.

So following Zhu Zhanhe's order, Ma An immediately took action.

The house next to the printing workshop was ready-made, and the sign of the newspaper was quickly put up. The name of the newspaper was chosen by Zhu Zhanhe himself.

Originally, Zhu Zhanhe wanted to give it a louder name like "Da Ming Daily" or "Yongle Daily", or at worst a more regional name like "Northern Daily" or "Beijing Daily".

However, when Zhu Zhanhe thought about it carefully later, he gave up the above idea. Calling him a name like Daming or Yongle would have too deep involvement with the court. If something happened to the newspaper in the future, it would easily anger the court, even if Zhu Zhanhe Not even the Crown Prince of Han.

As for calling a more regional name, it is too limiting. Zhu Zhanhe wants to run this newspaper well. It is best to let the entire Ming Dynasty, even Tianzhu, publish its own newspaper, so the name cannot be too There are limitations.

So Zhu Zhanhe thought for a long time and finally named the newspaper "Morning News". This name had no political atmosphere, and according to the original idea, the newspaper was published in the morning, so the name was appropriate.

Of course, this name also has shortcomings, that is, it is too ordinary and has no memory point. But as the Ming Dynasty, or the world's first newspaper, it itself is a memory point, so an ordinary name will become extraordinary. .

So the Morning News newspaper office was officially launched. Following Zhu Zhanhe's instructions, Ma An quickly recruited a dozen scholars.

However, the newspaper still needs to solve a key issue, which is the source of the news. Zhu Zhanhe has already considered this.

The newspaper has just been established and does not have its own reporters yet. However, as the chief steward of the palace, Ma An already knows many people from all walks of life, such as the well-informed helpers in the capital. As long as he finds them, he can get a lot of novel news. .

In addition, there is news in the officialdom, which is not a problem. Zhu Zhanhe can get a lot of news by just using some connections, and the Di newspaper can also be used as a reference.

As for commercial intelligence, there is more. Banks, Tianjin's docks and customs are all centers for commercial information exchange, and these places are all related to Zhu Zhanhe, making it more convenient to collect information.

Moreover, the newspaper has just been established, and there are not many requirements for the source of news. As long as it can meet the conditions of timeliness and good news, it is enough.

In the lobby of the newspaper office, Zhu Zhanhe sat behind the desk and read through the articles in his hand. After picking out a few, he pushed the rest to the desk and said, "No, except for the few I picked out. , the rest of it must be typed back and rewritten. It must be straightforward and easy to understand, and don’t drop your book bag!”

"Your Majesty, these articles are already very straightforward, do you still want to change them?"

The middle-aged man standing in front of Zhu Zhanhe's desk said with an embarrassed expression.

This middle-aged man's name is Liang Xin. He was transferred from the printing workshop by Ma An and served as the editor-in-chief of the newspaper. He used to be responsible for proofreading printed books in the workshop, and now he is responsible for reviewing newspaper articles. However, he has just taken up the post and is not interested in the affairs of the editor-in-chief. He was familiar with it, so Zhu Zhanhe simply took up the post in person to give him a demonstration.

"Of course you have to change it. Tell those people under you that the articles they write are not for examiners to read, but for sale to ordinary people. Some people may just barely be able to read and digit, like them writing these How can others understand the articles that fill the book bag?”

Zhu Zhanhe said very forcefully.

The newspaper office has hired more than a dozen scholars, all of whom are personally checked by Ma An. His mind is relatively flexible, but maybe he is used to writing stereotypes and has brought his writing style and habits with him. For example, he wanted to write about a widow stealing someone's news. The battle between four and six was simply speechless. "That's...ok."

Liang Xin nodded helplessly. Scholars like them used to demand literary talent when writing articles, but now it's better. The prince in front of him wants the opposite.

"and many more!"

Zhu Zhanhe suddenly thought of something at this time, so he stopped the other party and said.

"Have you all watched Romance of the Three Kingdoms?"

"I have read it. This book is very popular among scholars. I heard that even the prince likes to read it."

Liang Xin immediately nodded and replied.

"Very good, let them write according to the style of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It's okay to write in half a blur, but don't quote the saint's words or insert poems or the like in the article!"

Zhu Zhanhe made another request.

These scholars he recruited could not write in vernacular, so he could only lower his requirements and let them use the Romance of the Three Kingdoms as a reference, which should make it easier for them to write articles that satisfied him.

"The students understand, I will tell them now!"

Liang Xin immediately agreed, and then ran out to discuss with his scholars.

In the afternoon, Liang Xin finally sent the rewritten article to Zhu Zhanhe.

After Zhu Zhanhe read it this time, he finally nodded with satisfaction, but he still picked up the pen, drew a circle on some parts of the article that he was not satisfied with, and then wrote comments for correction next to it.

After the correction was completed, Zhu Zhanhe raised his head and said, "What I wrote this time was acceptable. I will follow this standard in the future."

"Yes, students understand, and I will definitely not disappoint you in the future!"

Liang Xin immediately patted his chest and promised.

"Okay, it's getting late. I've ordered a few tables of wine and food at the Xingqing Building next door. I'll take the people from the newspaper office there and treat everyone well. I also see everyone's hard work during this period. I'll wait. The newspaper has been officially released, and I will definitely not treat you badly!"

Zhu Zhanhe waved his hand and said.He only asked Liang Xin to take people there, but he did not intend to go with him. After all, his status was too high and everyone would feel uncomfortable if he went there.

"Thank you son!"

Hearing what Zhu Zhanhe said, Liang Xin immediately saluted excitedly. After speaking, he turned around and went out. Then he heard a burst of cheers outside, and then everyone followed Liang Xin and ran to eat.

(End of this chapter)