My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 517 The turmoil caused by newspapers
"Your Majesty, I heard that your newspaper office was surrounded by people?"

It was early morning, but Xia Yuanji came to Zhu Zhanhe with a smile and asked. As an opponent, Xia Yuanji was naturally happy to see the news report being unlucky. Even during this period, the Confucian Press kept publishing articles attacking Luo Jian, just for this reason Use this to attack the News.

"Xia Shangshu, Luo Jian is famous for his reputation. Those who go to the newspaper office are just jealous. And no matter how much trouble they make, they will not affect the newspaper office at all. The sales of our newspapers have increased in the past few days. This is all Thanks to Luo Jian!"

Zhu Zhanhe laughed and countered.

Xia Yuanji also darkened his face when he heard that the sales of Xinwen Newspaper had increased again. During this period, the gap between Confucianism Newspaper and Xinwen Newspaper was getting wider and wider. Even the sales volume was only one-tenth of Xinwen Newspaper. It can be said that their Confucianism Newspaper except those Scholars, basically no one else bought it.

"Your Majesty, you can't always think about making money when publishing a newspaper. The biggest role of a newspaper is to educate the people. Therefore, we also have the responsibility to make some choices about the articles in the newspaper!"

Xia Yuanji still said harshly.

"Xia Shangshu, you are wrong. I have never run a newspaper to make money. As for educating the people, you have to let the people understand what you say. But like your Confucian newspaper, it is full of articles like this. People How could you like to watch it?"

Zhu Zhanhe was not sarcastic this time, but said with a serious expression.

"Our Confucian newspaper does have shortcomings, and I admit this, but your newspaper has bigger problems. For example, the novel written by Luo Jian is not only full of swear words, but also teaches people to burn, kill and loot. It is just like a robber. If the common people follow his example after seeing this, wouldn’t it mean that the people’s morals are very bad?”

When Xia Yuanji said the last words, he also showed a sad expression.

He said that Luo Jian taught people to burn, kill and loot in the article. This was not groundless. In the news a few days ago, Luo Jian wrote an overseas adventure story. The protagonist and his companions encountered pirates and escaped wittyly. It was also discovered that the pirates were colluding with the local natives, so they broke into the native tribes and robbed the natives of their property.

In the eyes of future generations, this kind of storyline has no problem at all, and it is even normal overseas.

However, in the eyes of traditional scholars like Xia Yuanji, Luo Jian was instigating the people by writing such a story about killing people and taking wealth. Therefore, after the plot of this story was published, the number of people protesting outside the news office increased. If it weren't for the guards from the royal palace, I'm afraid they would really dare to attack the newspaper office.

"Xia Shangshu, what you said is wrong. The saints and other elders have said that repaying evil with kindness, how to repay kindness? Luo Jian's novel clearly stated that the natives colluded with the bandits and killed countless people. They have already cooperated with the pirates. It’s no different, of course it needs to be removed quickly, how can a woman be so benevolent?”

Zhu Zhanhe retorted matter-of-factly.

"You...you are making too much sense!"

Xia Yuanji couldn't defeat Zhu Zhanhe, so he waved his sleeves and was about to leave.

Zhu Zhanhe was also a little annoyed. He admired Xia Yuanji's ability in financial management, but the other party's stubbornness was really speechless.

But at this moment, a chamberlain suddenly rushed over, blocked Xia Yuanji's path and said, "Your Majesty has a decree to summon Xia Shangshu and the Crown Prince to Wuying Hall!"

Zhu Zhanhe and Xia Yuanji were not surprised. They thought Zhu Di had some government affairs that he wanted to discuss with them, so they immediately came to Wuying Hall.

When they arrived at the main hall, they saw Zhu Di with breakfast in front of him and a newspaper in his hand. It was like Zhu Zhanhe's habit of eating breakfast and reading the newspaper.

Seeing Zhu Zhanhe and Xia Yuanji come in, Zhu Di raised his head and said to them: "You two haven't eaten yet. Come, bring two more breakfasts!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Xia Yuanji was stunned, and then he and Zhu Zhanhe saluted together. They had just returned from the morning court and had no time to eat. They were indeed hungry now.

After a while, two breakfasts were delivered. Zhu Zhanhe and Xia Yuanji sat opposite each other. Zhu Di even thoughtfully asked someone to deliver today's newspapers, both Xinwen and Confucian Daily.In the past, Zhu Zhanhe often had meals with Zhu Di, and they usually chatted while eating.

But now Zhu Di was holding the newspaper in his hand and had no intention of talking at all, so Zhu Zhanhe and Xia Yuanji followed suit, reading and eating while holding the newspaper, just like at home.

When all three of them had finished eating, Zhu Di raised his head and said to the two of them: "I have been reading the News and Confucian Journal during this period. It was done well. You two have worked hard too!"

"Thank you, Grandpa Huang, for the compliment!"

Zhu Zhanhe was not polite and stood up to thank him. Xia Yuanji, on the other hand, was humble and pushed the credit to Lu Xiu.

"Zhanhe, I heard that your newspaper has encountered some troubles recently?"

Zhu Di suddenly asked Zhu Zhanhe again.

The newspaper office was surrounded by people protesting. Such a big thing must not be hidden from the eyes and ears of Jin Yiwei, not to mention that Jin Yiwei is working much harder now after the last rectification, and every move in the capital is under Zhu Di's watch.

"Thank you for your trouble, Grandpa Emperor, but it's not too much trouble. There's just some controversy over the article. I guess they will disperse on their own after a while."

Zhu Zhanhe replied truthfully.

Regarding those protests, Zhu Zhanhe planned to deal with them coldly. No matter how much they protested, it would not affect the circulation of the newspaper, so if they had time, they could just stay.

"You can hold your breath!"

Zhu Di smiled slightly, and then expressed his stance.

"Luo Jian, who writes overseas stories, is quite a talent. At least what he wrote opened my eyes. When you go back, let him continue writing with peace of mind!"

"Thank you, grandpa!"

Zhu Zhanhe was also overjoyed when he heard this. With Zhu Di's words, it was equivalent to clearing Luo Jian's name. Who would dare to say that what he wrote is vulgar in the future?

Xia Yuanji next to him was also shocked. He did not expect that Zhu Di would support Luo Jian. Although he was not involved in this matter, those who opposed Luo Jian had the same idea as him, and most of them were passionate. young scholar.

It seems that after returning, someone will have to persuade those who protested to leave!
Xia Yuanji thought to himself.

Zhu Di praised Luo Jian a few words, then turned to Xia Yuanji who was in deep thought and said: "Weizhe, I have been reading the Confucian Journal published by you and Lu Xiu. Although some articles are a little extreme, they are still based on a sincere spirit." Loyalty to the king and patriotism.”

"Your Majesty is so magnanimous and I admire you so much!"

When Xia Yuanji heard this, he saluted again and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Many articles in Confucian newspapers criticized some government affairs, and some of them were quite sharp. He was really afraid that Zhu Di would be angry because of this.

Zhu Di glanced at Zhu Zhanhe and Xia Yuanji at this time, and then continued: "Seeing that the newspaper you two ran is so good, I am also a little moved, so I also want to run one in the name of the imperial court. Newspaper, what do you think?”

(End of this chapter)