Ming Dynasty fake eunuch

Chapter 265 Newspapers
"The latest Ming Morning Post! Do you want the latest Ming Morning Post?"

A clear and clear child's voice sounded in the passing crowd, you heard it right, this is indeed selling newspapers.

After the Spring Festival, I don't know when, some children from poor families suddenly appeared in the streets and alleys of the capital, and began to sell this so-called newspaper.

It takes a process to accept new things. At first, people were not very interested in this kind of thing called newspaper. It was not until one day that a group of scholars talked about the content of the newspaper in a restaurant that people gradually became aware of it. And quickly swept the capital.

The same is true today, the same restaurant, the same group of scholars.

"It is said that His Majesty is young, but let me tell you! Your Majesty is the wise master who is rare in the past and present."

It is generally said that at this time, there will always be someone beside the speaker, and sure enough, another scholar next to the speaker looked curious and asked, "How do you say this?"

"Everyone knows that Jiannu succeeded in attacking the Six Forts of Kuandian on the evening of the Spring Festival. In order to get back the tens of thousands of Liaodong soldiers and civilians captured by Jiannu, Ye Gonggong had to sign to acknowledge Jiannu's occupation of the Six Forts of Kuandian. There was an uproar, and everyone wanted to severely punish Ye Gonggong. His Majesty withstood the pressure and did not punish Ye Gonggong. What happened in the end? Ye Gonggong burned Hetuala on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and almost killed Huang Taiji. This counterattack is not unsightly."

"That's true! At that time, there were voices scolding Eunuch Ye. Although we didn't believe that Eunuch Ye would betray the country, but we were helpless. No one would believe what we said. Now it's finally healed. Eunuch Ye did not disappoint us after all. , as you said, Sheng Ming is no more than His Majesty, if His Majesty does not withstand the pressure and transfers Mr. Ye back again, I am afraid that it will not only be the Liubao of Kuandian that will be lost."

As soon as the scholar's words came out of his mouth, everyone couldn't help but think of the matter that Emperor Wanli was deceived by Jiannu last year and transferred Ye Xun back from Liaodong.

The late emperor was involved, but you can't talk nonsense. At this time, a scholar took the initiative to change the topic.

"Have you read today's Ming Morning Post? It seems that someone asked a question on it, and there is still a prize contest"

"What else? Come on! There's a newsboy out there, buddy! Call the newsboy up!"

Following the scholar's yelling, the man ran to the door quickly and called in the newsboy who happened to pass by outside the door.

The newspaper is not expensive, only five copper coins, but the quality of the paper is good, and the fragrance of ink is still floating on it. It is hard to imagine that such a good thing only sells for five copper coins.

I paid the boy twenty copper coins and bought four newspapers, and the scholars took turns to read them.

I don't know who designed the newspaper. It is divided into several sections, including the latest situation in Liaodong, some basic information about the establishment of slaves, and some anecdotes and customs and so on.

Current news is too boring, but with more anecdotes, it will be more attractive.

Today, in a relatively eye-catching place in the newspaper, there is a notice that there is an award for essays, and the title is whether it is appropriate to start a full-scale war with Jiannu.

In fact, anyone who has read the newspaper knows that the newspaper must come from Liaodong, otherwise they would not be so clear about the situation in Liaodong.

But as the newspaper is gradually recognized by people at all levels in the capital, it doesn't matter where it was produced.

And the newspapers are full of positive content, every time the emperor is praised like a flower, even the government has no reason to ban it.

The imperial court also issued reports, but the content was obviously not comparable to that of the Daming Morning Post. Now even the officials did not read the reports, but turned to the Daming Morning Post.

Strictly speaking, today's essay call is a bit sensitive, but the scholars of Ming Dynasty have always been the most daring to speak, especially on topics that they are interested in.

Before the newspaper was circulated in the hands of the scholars, some scholars spoke.

"This answer is too obvious. After Saarhu, the imperial army suffered heavy losses. It is time to recuperate. After the strength recovers, we will go all out to eliminate Jiannu."

Another scholar said: "Brother, what you said is wrong. The court's army has been severely damaged, and the loss of slaves has also been a lot. Moreover, the number of Jurchens has always been small, and every one who dies is one less. The court should take this opportunity to mobilize the army again. In one fell swoop, build slaves and destroy them"

The person who spoke before said with a sneer: "Brother, what a big tone, do you think that as long as there are more troops in a war, you will definitely win? Before Ye Gonggong, Liaodong was already ravaged by the establishment of slaves, and there was no way to support another battle. battle"

"My Ming Dynasty is rich all over the world, why can't I even fight a big war? If the court really has no money, I will collect donations for the court"

Controversies like this happen in almost every restaurant, and this is exactly what Ye Xun wanted. Before the loss of the Six Forts of Kuandian, Ye Xun was already very passive. Face, but it also made Ye Xun realize that he can no longer let public opinion hurt him, and must hold the initiative of public opinion in his own hands.

Under such circumstances, newspapers emerged as the times require, and Ye Xun is very clear about the mentality of those in power in the capital. If you want them to accept the newspaper, you must first support them, and then it is the matter of Liaodong. Greatly influence the direction of public opinion in Ming Dynasty.

It can be said that Ye Xun's work was very successful. The novel content and low price soon made the newspaper enter thousands of households in Ming Dynasty.

Of course, the loss-making business will not last. It won’t take long. When everyone can’t do without newspapers, they will find that they can’t find newspaper boys. If they want to buy newspapers, they can only go to bookstores. rise up.

There is never a shortage of rich people in the capital. Raising prices may affect sales, but making money is certain.

The imperial palace, Zhu Youxiao's imperial study.

At this moment, Zhu Youxiao was also listening with great interest to the newspaper read to him by the little eunuch beside him. Although he knew that it was something Ye Xun had concocted, he also felt Ye Xun's compromise to him from it, otherwise he would not He was raved about in the newspapers.

Wei Zhongxian's expression on the side was not very good-looking, he was a cold person, especially those who were kind to him, but now they are better than him.

Zhu Youxiao is not very literate, Wei Zhongxian is already planning to do some tricks on the newspaper next time, or let him read it in person, so that Zhu Youxiao will hate Ye Xun again.

Liu Yijing and Han Kuang of the cabinet are also in the imperial study at the moment. They have different ideas from Zhu Youxiao. They are two old ghosts who have become mature, and they can see Ye Xun's hidden thoughts at a glance, so they are here today. Advise Zhu Youxiao to ban this thing.

"You two lovers, I don't think there's anything wrong with this thing, are you a little overwhelmed?"

After listening to the newspaper, Zhu Youxiao waved the little eunuch to leave, and then said to the two elders with a smile.

Because of the same goal, Wei Zhongxian looked at the two old men pleasingly for the first time.

Without waiting for the two old ministers to speak, he interrupted and said, "Your Majesty, the two cabinet elders are far-sighted, and they must be right."

It's a pity that the two old guys didn't like Wei Zhongxian no matter what, especially if they dared to intervene between them and the emperor.

Han Kuang snorted coldly and said, "Who are you? What qualifications do you have to speak here?"

Strictly speaking, Wei Zhongxian's qualifications are a little shallow, but just when he killed Wei Chao, he was anxious to show himself in front of Zhu Youxiao. Pig liver color.
(End of this chapter)