Chapter 65: Censor Ding Xian in White
Life is so unpredictable.
Ding Xian originally thought he had lost everything in the capital. Returned to his hometown in despair. From then on, he used some silver he accumulated in the capital to buy land and spend the rest of his life. At most, write some notes and pass them on to future generations. Just a sentence from Zhu Yuanzhang.
This has greatly changed Ding Xian's opportunities.
Ding Xian couldn't believe it when he saw the thousand taels of silver sent by Fang Xiaoru and Zhu Yuanzhang's handwriting. Ding Xian said: "Is this your Majesty's handwriting?"
Fang Xiaoru said: "When you were in the official newspaper, you also handled His Majesty's manuscripts. You should know Yubi."
Ding Xian looked at these four words carefully. Zhu Yuanzhang's writing style was broad and open, and to put it nicely, it was informal. That's not nice to say. It's because his basic skills are not enough and he has the style of an old revolutionary. That is, the style of a martial artist. I thought I wrote powerfully and with great openness. That’s a good word.
Of course, no one in the world dares to say that Zhu Yuanzhang's calligraphy is not good. It can only be said to be very unique.
Ding Xian naturally recognizes this characteristic.
He was so excited that he couldn't control himself. He immediately stood up and bowed several times in the direction of the Nanjing Imperial Palace. I even wanted to pay homage to him.
It's not that Ding Xian was too out of character. But life has its ups and downs. It broke through Ding Xian's bottom line of psychological endurance. A moment ago, he had to return home and be far away from the capital. The next moment, he became a part of the changes in the capital. He even reached a position that he had never thought of before.
Yes. Although Ding Xian is the editor-in-chief of the official newspaper. However, in official reports, it is actually difficult to reflect personal abilities. Post what you write. There are certain rules for how to write. It’s more of an up-and-down role. And with this word, there is also a ban on opening newspapers, and funds for running newspapers have been funded. One thousand taels.
With such a solid background, he will be able to open his own newspaper in the future. Spread your fame throughout the world.
Although he does not have an official position, his influence is greater than having an official position.
Still obeying the order.
For a time, Ding Xian had countless thoughts in his mind. To put it bluntly. The newspaper industry. Even He Xi may not know better than Ding Xian. Ding Xian has no virtue, but he does have talent. He grew up with the official newspaper. Who are the people who know the most about official newspapers and read them best?
This is why Zhu Yuanzhang is not optimistic about Ding Xian. But there is also a reason to add grace.
What Zhu Yuanzhang wants to do is to open up the ban. Someone filed a newspaper. But deep down in his heart, Zhu Yuanzhang was unwilling to be too laissez-faire. Ding Xian has been the chief editor of the official newspaper for several years. I can't understand many of the rules and regulations.
Let Ding Xian come out and file the report. It won't cause any big trouble.
After the ban on reporting is opened, someone will always have to come out to handle the reporting. As long as Ding Xian has a leading edge, he is likely to be the boss of the newspaper industry. Something happened today. Ding Xian also knew what to do.
In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care too much about Ding Xian. But Zhu Yuanzhang was even more worried about another situation. Zhu Yuanzhang has been too ruthless in recent years. When many officials went to court, they hugged and cried with their wives, wondering whether they would be able to come back.
Although this is somewhat exaggerated. However, since the Qing Dynasty, the tense situation from the local to the central level, from the economy to the politics, is not false at all.
Zhu Yuanzhang was worried that even if he ordered the ban on reporting to be lifted, no one would dare to actually file a newspaper. In this case, Zhu Yuanzhang would be embarrassed. Ding Xian took the lead and expressed his attitude.
Fang Xiaoru said: "Okay, Brother Ding. I have a few words from the bottom of my heart. I may say it unintentionally, but Brother Ding may listen to it unintentionally."
Ding Xian immediately straightened his clothes, saluted and said, "Master Fang, please speak."
Today, Fang Xiaoru received this courtesy. Before Ding Xian, there was absolutely no such thing. It's not that Fang Xiaoru is watching others order dishes. Before, Fang Xiaoru and Ding Xian were just superiors and subordinates. Now, they have become partners. Ding Xian has a royal pen to protect him, and he is no longer the subordinate he could manipulate at will.
Of course you have to be polite.
Fang Xiaoru said: "It is difficult for one person to support a newspaper. But I want to believe that Brother Ding can do it. Of course, manpower is needed. I will not be stingy with my support. However, other things are not money. It can be bought. Whether it is the printing press of the Ministry of Industry or the e-mail of the Ministry of War. These cannot be used by paying money. Although His Majesty gave you a royal pen, but what should be said, what should not be said, and what you want to say, you still need to know in advance say hi."
Ding Xian immediately said: "Please rest assured, sir. I, Ding, drink water and think of the source. One day I am a person of the East Palace, and every day I am a person of the East Palace. This will never change. I can't understand the propriety."
Fang Xiaoru said: "Okay. With Brother Ding's words, I feel relieved. What happened last time should be taken as a warning. It really happened. It will not be so easy to pass."
Ding Xian felt a cold sweat on his back as he thought of the rollercoaster-like experience of the past few days. He said, "I understand." I would never dare to do something like this again.
Fang Xiaoru said: "Okay. If you have something to do, send someone to my house to find me. As for the newspaper industry from now on, it will still be under the supervision of the secretary. We have to wait for the specific terms. Of course, you can go to the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War to find someone. The Ministry of Industry As you are familiar with, the price is set based on the number of prints. But what the Ministry of War has just negotiated is an annual fee. There is a postage fee. It is about three hundred taels to five hundred taels. You can handle the rest yourself. "
To Fang Xiaoru, these things were easy and normal. But let a common man do it. Even if he broke his leg while running, he probably wouldn't be able to figure it out. What to do about these things.
Fang Xiaoru has a saying that is really right. This is not something that can be done with money.
Even if there is this business in the yamen. The same is true. Don’t talk about this era. It means that future generations will work for the government. Some things still have invisible thresholds. in this era. This is the administrative system that He Xi built in Liaodong. More flexible in business. But that's just a comparison.
That kind of service attitude is much worse than that of the old man of the state-owned enterprise in the past. Fortunately, now, I am dealing with the Liaodong business system. They all have a background and a backstage. No one dares to mess around, and some of the hidden problems here are not exposed.
Fang Xiaoru stood up and was about to leave.
Ding Xian said: "Your Excellency, please wait a moment. I have an article here. This is the first article published by Minbao. Please read it."
Fang Xiaoru said: "That's fine. Let me see Ding Xian's giant pen."
Ding Xian raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said with a bit of pride, "Please wait a moment, Mr. Fang." Then he studied the ink for a moment. The writing is as fast as flying, and the writing is not punctuated. Thousands of words can be written eloquently and quickly. It only takes a while. Ding Xian gently dried the ink on the article. He held it with both hands and handed it to Fang Xiaoru.
Fang Xiaoru glanced at it for a few times, his brows suddenly tightened, and then he took a closer look. After a while, he said, "Are all the things above true?"
Ding Xian said: "How dare I lie about this? It's all true."
Fang Xiaoru was silent for a moment and said: "This is the biggest problem of this dynasty. The trouble of opening up the sea for trade is endlessly poisonous. Hateful." Fang Xiaoru became emotional and slapped the table hard.
Ding Xian studied with He Xi. Not for long though. But it is a commonly used academic method. Ding Xian mastered it immediately. In fact, these are some sociological research methods. It's not too profound.
Ding Xian has been the editor-in-chief for many years and has been exposed to a lot of internal materials from the imperial court. Just sorted out this text.
This article is about the impact of Kaihai over the past few years.
During the Ming Dynasty, trade was still underground and private. The country’s strength has been invested, and nobles at all levels have invested in it. From a trickle to a roaring wave. How could it have no impact on Ming Dynasty? Especially in coastal areas, the impact is huge.
In He Xi's opinion, this impact is still too small. But in the eyes of many people, it is already shocking.
Especially officials and scholar-bureaucrats. Because of He Xi’s original access system. Let more maritime interests be used by honorable people. This made the already powerful nobles even more powerful. Originally it was just about power, but now it is about money. Even private soldiers at sea. It's certainly more spread out. Because of maritime interests, it is difficult for Huaixi, Yuan Cong, surrendered generals, veterans, and young people to be harmonious in the face of interests.
The scholar-bureaucrats did not benefit from it. He is even more uncomfortable with this change. And these people are the main reading group of official newspapers. Therefore, Ding Xiancai must start with this article.
