"By the way, ladies, did you discuss any business matters during the day today?"
Hearing this, Chen Rou nodded quickly.
"The two of us have already discussed it. Chen Man's catering business cannot be launched in the capital yet. After all, it requires a lot of funds and a good geographical location."
"So now we plan to get rid of paper making and book printing first. If possible, it would be best to get newspapers out as well."
When Zhao Feng heard this, he immediately became happy. Zhou Zhen had told him about this newspaper today. If the newspaper could be produced, it would not only help publicize some of the imperial decrees, but also spread information from all over the world. Summarize it.
After all, this is the capital, the place where most merchants come and go, and from here in the capital not only can you get news from all over the country, but you can also send news from the capital to all parts of the country.
After all, some things that happen in the capital represent the weather vane of a country to a certain extent, so even if these newspapers are transported to the lower cities, they will definitely not lack sales.
"This is indeed a good idea, but for newspapers, we can make some reforms."
Chen Rou turned to look at Zhao Feng with some doubts, and Shen Chuchu also cast a doubtful look.
"Husband, I have read some of the newspapers you produced before. I feel that this newspaper is indeed very interesting. If it can be produced in the capital, it will definitely attract many people to rush to buy it."
"But is there any room for reform in this newspaper?"
Zhao Feng laughed and nodded directly. Before they made this newspaper in the capital, there would naturally be no problems. They could put many things on the same newspaper, but this model would not work in the capital.
There are the most clans in the capital, and even ordinary people can read.
It can be said that newspapers in the capital have the widest audience, but at the same time, their audience is extremely inaccurate.
Just imagine, if the same newspaper contains not only business information, but also some interesting things about the people, and even some government decrees, etc., all on the same newspaper, then the newspaper will look like It would be extremely irregular.
We were still talking about the imperial decrees before, but suddenly we talked about the love stories of literati. No matter how you think about it, it would be inappropriate.
So Zhao Feng hugged the two of them and explained to them with a smile.
"People in the capital are divided into three, six or nine classes. The highest class are of course the nobles and bureaucrats. They are interested in some of the government decrees and official affairs, etc. This newspaper must become more formal. , and you can also write some cases and so on on it.”
"Of course, this newspaper can also choose some more representative poems, articles, etc. to increase the readability and interest of the newspaper without being too exaggerated."
When Chen Rou heard this, she nodded slightly. This was indeed a good idea.
There are still a lot of bureaucrats in the capital. The six yamen plus the three major provinces, the total number of officials must be at least several hundred.
And if such a newspaper is produced and sold to the outside world, it is estimated that some people will be interested in the affairs of the court and will come to buy it.
Zhao Feng continued.
"We can also create another newspaper, called the Commercial News, which contains the columns of our previous newspapers, such as where the prices of goods are lower, what business opportunities are available, etc. This newspaper can also bear some advertising. In addition, write some short stories, life tips, etc. on it, so that businessmen can come to buy it and it can also be convenient for some people."
"Also, this last one is more of a literary journal than a newspaper."
"This literary journal is published in the form of a book, just like those poetry collections, but it does not only include poems. If some literati have written articles or some Confucian classics, etc., they can also be published in this literary journal above."
"In short, this journal can be all-inclusive, but it must create a very strong academic atmosphere."
When Zhao Feng said this, Chen Rou and Shen Chuchu felt a little embarrassed when they heard this.
"Husband, the idea of this magazine is indeed very good, but neither of us are culturally qualified enough."
"I wonder who else can be responsible for the selection and editing of this literary magazine?"
Zhao Feng also nodded. Although Shen Chuchu started studying since she was a child, most of what she studied was about business and dyeing. Chen Rou only started to read and write under his own guidance, and now she is just a little bit Have some experience in literature.
If Chen Rou were to be responsible for these things, it would probably make her laugh and cry.
At this time, Zhao Feng suddenly thought of a candidate. If he were to be responsible for the selection and editing of this literary magazine, he would definitely be able to convince all the literati in the world.
So Zhao Feng said with a smile: "You two don't have to worry about this. I will find someone, but I don't know if he will agree."
Chen Rou and Shen Chuchu were a little surprised, while Zhao Feng yawned.
"Okay, ladies, let's stop talking about this matter here. Many things need to be crossed by feeling the stones first."
"Let's go to bed first, we have to eat lunch tomorrow!"
Chen Rou and Shen Chuchu both laughed softly. They hugged Zhao Feng from left to right and fell asleep very sweetly.
Early the next morning, Zhao Feng came to the court hall early to wait. Soon the servants, eunuchs and Zhou Zhen walked into the court hall, and all the civil and military officials below immediately saluted in unison.
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
Zhou Zhen waved his hand: "No courtesy for all the ministers."
"Long live thanks!"
Zhao Feng took a deep breath. This was not his first time going to court, but it was his first time standing next to Zhou Zhen as a member of Zhongshu Sheren.
After all, when the ministers were debating their opinions, he, a member of the Zhongshu family, also had to act on the spot to help Zhou Zhen answer some questions.
At the same time, some edicts and so on also have to be read by Zhao Feng.
Since the position of Zhongshu Sheren had been vacant before, these matters fell on the general secretary and the eunuch next to Zhou Zhen. But now that Zhao Feng has served as the Zhongshu Sheren, these matters have naturally become Zhao Feng's.
After answering the correct questions in the court, the ministers generally reported good news but not bad news. They just raised a few small questions, and the real things were all written down in the memorial. After all, these things are not suitable for the court. Talk it out, but discuss it in private.
