Faced with Li Xin's arrogant request, Wu Jing refused without thinking.
Wu Jing was about to become a Confucian leader, so how could he be slapped? Even if I have to suffer... I can't say it in public.
When Li Xin saw Wu Jing's refusal, he was a little surprised: "Master Wu actually refused?"
Wu Jing was a little puzzled: I refuse, isn't that a matter of course? Why are you so weird? It seems like someone enjoys being slapped by you.
Li Xin sighed and said with great regret: "If Mr. Wu refuses, then I won't be able to help you. Don't be surprised if you see news of internal strife among Confucian scholars in the newspapers in the next few days."
Wu Jing: "..."
He thought for a while and then said to Li Xin: "General Li, don't forget that Dr. Chunyu is your sister-in-law. Internal strife in Confucianism will also damage his reputation."
Li Xin laughed loudly: "Chun Yuyue's reputation has been damaged. Does it have anything to do with me?"
Wu Jing: "..."
The Confucian scholars and doctors next to him all looked sad, thinking that this was an unsolvable problem.
Yes, this Li Xin has never respected Chunyu Yue very much, especially after colluding with Huaiguzi, he became even more shameless. If anything happens, Chun Yuyue must be tormented.
I'm afraid he would be extremely happy to make Chunyu more embarrassed this time, right?
In the end, Wu Jing had no choice but to grit his teeth and said: "Those who are clean will clean themselves up. General, please do as you please."
Then he tossed his sleeves and left.
Confucianism is in internal strife, and it is all Confucians who are embarrassed. And it was Wu Jing himself who was embarrassed when he was slapped.
Comparing it like this...it's better for everyone to be embarrassed.
Wu Jing rolled up his sleeves and left.
Li Xin stood there, looking at his back with a smile.
The two reporters asked Li Xin: "General, do we really want to report on the internal strife among Confucian scholars?"
Li Xin shook his head: "Our action this time is only aimed at Wu Jing alone, and there is no need to involve Chun Yuyue. Hum, if I bully Chun Yuyue, that's one thing. If others bully Chun Yuyue, then they don't take me seriously, Li Xin." It’s happened.”
The reporters gave thumbs up and complimented: "General Li really understands this."
After the compliments were finished, the two reporters asked curiously: "But...how should we target Wu Jing?"
Li Xin thought for a while: "This, I have to go to Shangjun's villa to discuss it with Brother Huai."
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Chunyu Yue was reading at home.
Butler Chun Yujia walked in hesitantly and said to Chun Yuyue: "Master, Li Xin has been wandering outside the house. I don't know what he wants. Maybe he wants to come to pay homage to his wife again."
Chunyu Yue said calmly: "It doesn't matter even if he comes to worship. I know his thoughts, and he just wants to cause me some embarrassment. If I don't take it into my heart, what can he do to me?"
Chunyu Jia responded, then looked at Chunyu Yue curiously.
He discovered that without realizing it, Chunyu Yue had already taken everything lightly and did not care about false fame.
In the past, Chunyu Yue was indeed a great Confucian, he was indeed generous, polite and upright. But...but he has a good reputation, lest others slander him.
But now Chunyu Yue seems to have become extraordinary and holy.
If a person does not know something and is not stunned, he is not a gentleman.
This is easier said than done.
But Chunyu Yue actually did it.
Chunyu Jia looked at his master and couldn't help but think: How did the master do it? It's really amazing.
And Chunyu Yue obviously noticed his changes.
He thought with some emotion: So this is the realm of a gentleman. When did I achieve it? It seems that I achieved this after taking a few philosophy classes at Shangjun Courtyard.
Then Chunyu Yue thought again: Could it be that the shamelessness of being relegated to immortals in the past was just an appearance, but in fact it had reached a state where people could not be surprised without being aware of it?
Chunyu Yue thought for a while, and then shook his head vigorously: Bah, that guy is really shameless.
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"This shameless guy really pisses me off." Wu Jing cursed in his heart as he walked away.
The Confucian scholars behind him followed him obediently, and then asked cautiously: "Sir, what should I do with the two reporters who were arrested?"
Wu Jing was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that he left Chunyu Mansion in a hurry because two reporters were caught and had to slip away to deal with the matter.
Wu Jing thought for a while and said to the Confucian scholar behind him: "Immediately issue a notice saying that these two reporters have bad conduct and we have been deceived. They will be expelled from the newspaper with immediate effect."
The Confucian scholars behind him nodded repeatedly.
Wu Jing added: "In addition, we must also seek compensation from their families."
The Confucian scholars were stunned for a moment: "Compensation?"
Wu Jing snorted: "These two reporters have ruined our reputation. They have caused the sales of our newspaper to drop. They should compensate us for our losses."
"Actually, money is a trivial matter, and we want to tell the people. Our newspaper is also a victim, and was harmed by these two reporters. They scolded the reporters, but don't implicate us."
The Confucian scholars nodded and said, "I see."
On the surface, they thought Wu Jing's method was good, but in their hearts, they were a little bit murmuring.
After all, these two reporters work for Xianyang Daily.
When something happened to them this time, it was indeed their fault first. But if you don't protect them, forget it. Why do you add insult to injury?
Will we do the same thing next time when we are caught by our pigtails?
Even if we are not wrong next time, what if we are framed by someone based on suspicion?
Wu Jing didn't know that at this moment, Xianyang Daily's people's hearts began to fluctuate.
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In Shangjun Courtyard, Li Xin woke up Li Shui on the recliner.
He said a little unhappily: "I am busy outside for your wedding, but you are sleeping here? This is too unfair."
Li Shui yawned: "There's nothing you can do about it. Who told you to marry too early? If you marry me after you get to know me, I will help you with everything."
Li Xin sat down next to him, eating raisins sent from the Western Regions, and said, "There is something I need you to find a solution for."
Li Shui cut a watermelon: "What's the matter?"
Li Xin told about Wu Jing's group.
Li Shui laughed after hearing this: "Isn't this simple?"
"I recently had a discussion with Mr. Fu Yao. Mr. Fu Yao believes that in the future, Daqin Daily should take a high-end route and report on some major, real, and influential things."
"For example, what edicts have been issued by His Majesty, which courtiers have committed crimes, who has impeached whom, and who has been oppressed by the people. It must be true."
Li Xin snorted and said, "I've heard about this too."
Li Shui smiled slightly: "However, I think people also like to read some trivial anecdotes."
Li Xin nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes. People like this kind of gossip the most."
Li Shui said: "Therefore, I have discussed with Mr. Fu Yao. We should set up another newspaper to report on trivial matters and gossip without ensuring the authenticity. In front of every piece of news, we should add a sentence... It is said that , or according to hearsay.”
"Of course, it can't be completely made up, but based on the facts, just give a little hint so that the people can understand the meaning."
"The common people also know the standard of this newspaper, and they just listen to it for fun. To truly understand important events, you need Daqin Daily."
Li Xin's eyes lit up: "This is quite interesting."
Li Shui said: "If Brother Li is interested, it is better to use part of the money to fund it. Our Shangjun Courtyard will provide the technology. The name of this newspaper is...Jiangjun Taobao."
"Tabloid?" Li Xin was a little unhappy.
Li Shui explained: "This general, of course, refers to you, Brother Li. This tabloid does not mean that the newspaper is small, but that... all the reports are trivial."
Li Xin listened to Li Shui's explanation for a while, then suddenly came back to his senses and said to Li Shui: "I'm here today to ask how to discredit Wu Jing. Why are you telling me this?"
Li Shui said with a smile: "As we chat, don't we have the contents of the first issue of the General's tabloid?"
Afterwards, Li Shui whispered a few words in a low voice.
Li Xin's eyes opened wider and wider, and then he gave Li Shui a thumbs up: "Brother Huai, you are really a talent."
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Wu Jing is thinking about countermeasures at Xianyang Daily.
He called several people in succession and started a meeting.
Wu Jing asked: "Now the Daqin Daily is slandering us. It seems that the banished immortal has come to his senses and wants to fight with us. Do you have any good ideas?"
Someone thought hard for a while and said, "I have some ideas."
Wu Jing nodded: "But it doesn't matter."
The man said: "The evidence that those two reporters defrauded people of money before is conclusive and cannot be washed away. Mr. Wu's initiative to sever ties with them is indeed a clever move."
"But I feel that Daqin Daily will definitely seize this opportunity and pursue it fiercely."
Wu Jing said: "Yes. If they persist in pursuing us, we will be passive."
"Not refuting them is tantamount to acquiescence. Refuting them is tantamount to reminding the people over and over again that our Xianyang Daily has two scum."
The man added: "So I think this matter should be thought of from a different angle. We should throw out another thing to divert people's attention."
Wu Jing nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, it makes sense. For example, if your beloved concubine dies, you will be heartbroken. The best way is to buy two more beauties."
The Confucian scholars around him looked strange.
Wu Jing knew he had made a mistake, so he coughed twice and said, "Then what exactly are you going to throw out?"
The Confucian scholars thought for a while, and someone said: "I think the most important thing at the moment is to return the people's attention to the insurance fraud in the Immortal Pit. This is his Achilles' heel."
Wu Jing nodded: "Yes, then we should continue to interview Liu Ji and see if we can dig out anything else from him. In addition, we should also interview that Yong Chi as appropriate."
The Confucian scholars all looked confused: "Yong Chi has been fooled once, will he be fooled again?"
Wu Jing said: "Didn't we fire those two reporters? You can go ahead. If you get beaten by him, it will be even better material."
Reporters: "..."
Wu Jing said: "Everyone who is beaten will be rewarded. Ten times the medical expenses will be paid."
The reporters' eyes lit up and they suddenly became excited.
Even if you get beaten, you can still make money?
They began to rummage, thinking about what harsh words they could use to irritate Yong Chi.
At this time, a clerk ran in and said to Wu Jing: "Sir, sir, a new newspaper has been published recently, called General Tabloid."
"what is it call?"
"General tabloid."
"Ha ha ha ha."
Everyone present laughed, and the room was filled with happy air.
Wu Jing said with a smile: "This newspaper sounds bad at first glance."
The boy wiped the cold sweat on his head: "It's not that great, it's all just a matter of speculation. But...it mentioned adults."
Wu Jing was stunned: "Did you mention me? Take it over and have a look."
The guy handed the newspaper to Wu Jing.
Wu Jing took one look and stamped his feet angrily: "That's nonsense, that's nonsense."
The Confucian scholars looked at the waiter, who understood and gave them a few.
The newspaper was opened, and there was a bold and black font printed on it: Wu Jing is suspected of having slapped himself.
The title is so eye-catching that people can’t help but read it.
Then there is a paragraph below: According to reliable information, Wu Jing may be slapped by General Li Xin.
It is said that there was a conflict between the two outside Chunyu Yue's residence. In full view of the public, General Li Xin invited Wu Jing to be slapped. Wu Jing did not agree immediately, but it is not yet known whether he agreed secretly.
This newspaper will continue to follow up. In addition, some people who did not want to be named said that Mr. Wu Jing's face was slightly red today, and he did not know if he had been beaten secretly.
After reading it, the Confucian scholars all looked like they were constipated.
This tabloid... is so damaging.
The whole article is based on hearsay, hearsay, gossip and speculation, without any real evidence.
Call it a rumor, but it is true. After all, there was indeed a conflict outside Chunyu Yue's house today. Li Xin did want to slap Wu Jing, and Wu Jing did refuse.
But the tabloid's wording...ugh.
Wu Jing balled up the newspaper and said to the clerk: "Check, check immediately for me, who runs this newspaper."
The clerk coughed dryly: "Sir, it's written in the cracks."
Wu Jing unfolded the newspaper and found some small words inside the seams:
This newspaper is funded by General Li Xin, and ordinary people can provide clues. Once hired, they will be rewarded with fifty coins.
In addition, this newspaper has advertising space, and Xianyang merchants can come to discuss business.
Address: The intersection of Banxian Street and Changsheng Road, one hundred feet eastbound, across from Barley Pastry.
Wu Jing sneered angrily: "Okay, okay. General Li, you are humiliating me like this. Come on, send me reporters to dig up dirt on Li Xin."
The reporters all coughed dryly and tried to persuade Wu Jing: "Sir, please don't mess up the situation. Our spearhead should be aimed at banishing the immortal."
"Sir, Li Xin is so shameless. When did he care about face? Even if we report him, he doesn't care."
"Sir, Li Xin is a martial artist. If we really make him anxious, we may be in danger."
The Confucian scholars talked a lot, and finally Wu Jing finally figured out that these people were afraid of Li Xin.
Suddenly, Wu Jing felt a little uneasy: This Li Xin was very close to Huaiguzi and Fu Yao. Did he really run this newspaper by himself?
Why does he run this newspaper? Could it be specifically used to discredit me? And the article in this newspaper said that there will be further follow-up reports in the future?
Wu Jing's heart skipped a beat: Isn't this something that can be eaten every day?
