newspaper?
What the hell?
The ministers did not understand.
But seeing that Li Shimin had just watched it for so long, he was quite curious.
"Um……"
Li Shimin nodded: "Then tell me the purpose of this newspaper."
"Your Majesty, have you read the third section?" Wei Shuyu asked.
Li Shimin nodded.
"The main thing written above is to remind people to be wary of evil cults. If you encounter evil cults that confuse the world, please report it to the official in time!" Wei Shuyu said.
"Isn't this the same as the notice?" Li Shimin asked again.
"There is still a difference."
Wei Shuyu thought for a while and replied: "The first difference is that the notice is concise and to the point, and rarely talks about details."
"And this newspaper can break things down into details."
As soon as he finished speaking, Changsun Wuji jumped out...
"Your Majesty, I think it's inappropriate."
Changsun Wuji retorted: "If a notice can solve the problem, why bother with a newspaper?"
As Changsun Wuji spoke, the officials couldn't help but nodded.
This newspaper is simply useless.
"Who said this newspaper only writes government decrees?"
"The second difference between newspapers and notices is..."
"The notice only announces matters announced by the court and government!"
"And this newspaper can not only publish political affairs, but also record some miscellaneous and interesting stories."
"for example……"
Wei Shuyu glanced at Changsun Wuji: "At that time, Sikong, how many concubines and heirs did he have at home? Is it true that the beauty is hidden in the golden house..."
Damn it.
Changsun Wuji's eyes twitched.
Once this thing comes out, what shame will his eldest son Wuji have?
"You're talking nonsense!"
Changsun Wuji shouted: "Smearing the imperial officials like this is the same as treason!"
Wei Shuyu immediately retorted: "Who said it was smeared?"
"The most important thing about newspapers is records..."
"For example, His Majesty's great talents and strategies, and the ministers' suggestions can also be written in..."
Li Shimin nodded frequently.
He loved hearing this.
As a face-saving emperor.
As for showing off, he definitely supports it with both hands.
"Your Majesty, I still think something is wrong!"
Changsun Wuji still objected: "The influence of this newspaper is too great. Once it is used by someone with ulterior motives to discredit the imperial court, the consequences will be disastrous."
Li Shimin pondered.
This is indeed a big problem.
Controlling public opinion is equivalent to controlling the world.
The risk is too great!
"Changsun Wuji, things have two sides."
"You only see the bad side, not the good side."
"As the saying goes, controlling public opinion is equivalent to controlling the world!"
"Why can cults easily deceive people?"
"Because they control public opinion!"
"When people around people do and say that, they will follow suit!"
"But with newspapers, not to say completely eliminate it, but at least it can let them know the attitude of the court, so that they will not be so easily deceived!"
The ministers began to whisper.
Analyzing Wei Shuyu's words...
In the end, I was shocked to find that this was really the case.
"and……"
"The imperial court is responsible for reviewing the content published in newspapers!"
"Can the imperial court still discredit itself?"
The ministers were stunned.
That’s so fucking reasonable.
Isn’t it the imperial court that has the final say on what to write in newspapers?
"What about the money?"
Changsun Wuji retorted again: "Even if what you say makes sense, the cost of paper is not cheap!"
"If you collect money, you may be reviled by the people."
"If we don't collect money, the court will be overwhelmed!"
The ministers were also deep in thought.
However, Wei Shuyu just smiled...
"Have you forgotten which department I am in?"
"His Majesty!"
Wei Shuyu bowed and said: "The purpose of the Ministry of Commerce is not only to command merchants, but also to generate revenue for the court!"
"I can guarantee that the sale of this newspaper will definitely bring in considerable income."
Can it still generate income?
As soon as these words came out, Li Shimin's eyes lit up even more.
It can make money and fame...
Where can I find such a good thing?
"Asshole!"
Changsun Wuji suddenly shouted: "It's not enough for you to open Wenyun Pavilion yourself to make money, do you still want the imperial court to do business?"
"His Majesty!"
Changsun Wuji bowed to Li Shimin and said: "You must not do anything about the newspaper. Once you do this, it will be infamy for thousands of years!"
Li Shimin's face suddenly turned ugly.
I also want money and face!
Don’t want to be infamy for eternity...
Involuntarily, Li Shimin looked at Wei Shuyu.
My money and reputation all depend on you!
"presumptuous!"
When Wei Shuyu heard this, he suddenly shouted: "Changsun Wuji, please take back what you just said!"
"Otherwise, the Ministry of Commerce will regard you as a provocation to the world's merchants!"
Um?
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Although he said it well, Xiao Wei started to get angry again.
"Take it back?"
Changsun Wuji seemed to have heard the funniest joke in history...
"Who do you think you are? You dare to order me?"
"Remember your identity!"
"You are just a doctor, and you are a sixth-grade doctor!"
It started again.
well.
Li Shimin sighed.
Then he picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
Squirt, just let me rest for a while.
"In what capacity am I?"
Wei Shuyu took a step forward: "I am the person in charge of commerce, and I represent the merchants all over the world!"
"When you insult businessmen in front of me, you are insulting all the merchants in the world!"
"If you don't take back those words today, I won't let you go even if blood is spilled in the court!"
snort.
Changsun Wuji disagreed: "What did I insult?"
"May I ask why it will be infamy for thousands of years?"
Wei Shuyu scolded in a deep voice: "I admit that merchants used to be despised. The big reason was that they bought low and sold high to make the difference!"
"But the imperial court publishes newspapers, which does not belong to the ranks of businessmen!"
"We didn't steal or rob!"
"To add some fun to the people, tell the current facts and interesting stories."
"It's obviously a matter for the benefit of the people, but if it falls into your mouth, how can it become something that will be remembered forever?"
Changsun Wuji frowned.
He also said that sentence habitually...
From ancient times to the present, people have been ridiculed a lot, and people will subconsciously classify merchants.
In fact, the most disgusting businessmen are those selfish people who buy low and sell high.
compare to……
Those businessmen who opened shops were still very popular in Datang.
"You said that the publication of newspapers by the imperial court is a major event that will be infamous for thousands of years?"
Boom.
Wei Shuyu took a step forward and shouted: "Then I would like to ask..."
"What kind of behavior does the imperial court do selling iron and salt?"
"Changsun Wuji, are you mocking the court?"
Uh-huh.
Changsun Wuji suddenly changed color.
But I soon regained my composure...
"Asshole!"
Changsun Wuji angrily scolded: "Don't distort the facts..."
"The imperial court sells salt to stabilize the price and prevent profiteers from making the difference!"
"The imperial court sells iron in order to better control iron tools!"
“It’s all for the greater good!”
The ministers nodded.
Although the imperial court also made some money, it is undeniable that the starting point is for the world and the country.
"You're the bastard!"
Wei Shuyu took a step forward and looked directly at the other party: "Isn't it because our Ministry of Commerce invented newspapers for the sake of the overall situation?"
"enough!"
Li Shimin finally spoke up: "Assistant machine, Shuyu's starting point is for the Tang Dynasty, please stop saying a few words."
"promise."
When Li Shimin spoke, Changsun Wuji did not dare to disobey.
Changsun Wuji shut up, which was equivalent to admitting that he had said something wrong.
After all, he is a first-class official.
It's impossible to really take back what you said in public.
Otherwise, where is the prestige of the courtiers?
"What do you think of Shu Yu's words?" Li Shimin saw the opportunity and asked.
"I have no objection." All the ministers responded in unison.
From the current point of view, newspapers have little impact on them.
"In that case..."
Li Shimin nodded: "This matter will be left to the Ministry of Commerce!"
"promise!"
Wei Shuyu bowed and accepted the order.
"correct."
Li Shimin suddenly seemed to remember something: "Since Wei Shuyu's advice has made a contribution, do you think he can atone for his crime?"
