Write a people's newspaper, engraving and printing, simple.
But the biggest problem is that the people are illiterate and have no extra money to buy these newspapers.
The question goes back to the beginning, how to promote it!
Zhu Yunwen was a man of means. He gave him advice face-to-face and told Hu Hui: "If the Ming Dynasty Minbao wants to be spread among the people and play a role among the people, it needs two helpers."
Hu Hui was not surprised. If he wanted to accomplish such a thing, he would not be able to accomplish it without giving himself a few capable assistants.
But Zhu Yunwen's words still shocked Hu Hui.
"These two helpers are Dao Lu Si and Seng Lu Si."
Zhu Yunwen said seriously.
Hu Xi looked at Zhu Yunwen in shock. He never imagined that the assistant assigned to him by the emperor was not a court official, but a monk!
Zhu Yunwen was not joking.
In the past two years, the imperial court has adopted a lukewarm attitude towards Taoism and Buddhism. Unlike Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yunwen went to Tianjie Temple from time to time to prop up the facade and let the flames of Buddhism burn brighter and stronger.
Taoism also has a sloppy god Zhang Sanfeng. Although he is 150 years old in terms of age, according to the Taoist "calendar" of six months and one year, Zhang Sanfeng is already a 300-year-old god.
There is a sign that is still alive at 300 years old. Taoism is also developing in full swing, especially in Huguang and Fujian, where there are many believers.
But this is only a superficial phenomenon. Believers become believers, but whether they can become Taoist priests or monks is not decided by the Taoist priest or the abbot of the temple, but by the court.
If the court does not issue ultimatums or register them, then these people do not have ID cards, and they are "black households". Black households have no right to knock wooden fish and enjoy a leisurely life.
The ultimatum was a method used by the imperial court to control the number of monks and Taoists. Historically, because Taoism often failed to defeat the Buddhists, the ultimatum directly targeted monks.
Once a monk obtains the certificate, he has proof of identity and can enjoy privileges. For example, he does not have to pay taxes, and for example, he does not need to perform corvee labor.
Now you understand why Lao Zhu went to the monastery when he couldn't survive. It wasn't because Lao Zhu wanted to get married, but because the monks had money and food, and didn't have to worry about being dragged out to work...
However, it needs to be explained that Lao Zhu was not well-known in Huangjue Temple back then, and he had no role in making the ultimatum.
In "Water Margin", both Lu Zhishen and Wu Song used excessive ultimatums. However, Lu Zhishen was bought and used his own name, but Wu Song was not very good at it. He used a dead monk to replace him...
You can't blame Wu Song for this. Dudu is really valuable. It's not an exaggeration to say that it is a gold-level currency.
For example, when Su Dongpo was an official in Hangzhou, he built the "Spring Dawn" on the West Lake, and the money for the project was not paid by the court, but by Su Shi in exchange for an ultimatum...
The so-called "three hundred ultimatums are worth more than fifty thousand yuan."
Considering that Su Shi had a good relationship with the monk, it is possible that the monk took advantage of Su Shi's back door and paid for the ultimatum...
Not to mention these, there is another rule for obtaining ultimatums in the Song Dynasty:
Only when monks and nuns must read the scriptures and three hundred pieces of paper, take official examinations, and be proficient in their professions will they be allowed to issue ultimatums.
Did you see that in ancient times, even monks and nuns could not become monks without culture?
And this is the key reason why Zhu Yunwen chose Senglusi and Daolusi to participate in Shanxi propaganda. In one sentence:
Because most of them are literate and very good at deceiving.
There is no way, why Ming Dynasty education cannot keep up, there are too many pure illiterates, there is no need to recruit special talents, if you want to engage in propaganda, you can only catch people blind.
The Department of Daolu and the Department of Senglu will actively cooperate and be very active, because Zhu Yunwen has not issued a new ultimatum for more than a year. Although the abbot of Tianjie Temple begged Yao Guangxiao to intercede, Zhu Yunwen has never let go...
Now, is an opportunity.
After all, Taoism and Buddhism are both prosperous in Shanxi. The Wudang Mountains and Wutai Mountains in the north of Luliang are both well-known. The disciples, disciples, and grandsons eat fasting and chant Buddha as a form of practice. Going to the people to distribute some leaflets and tell the stories in the Minbao is also considered practice, right?
Resources must be utilized rationally...
Zhu Yunwen told Hu Hui about the joints, and Hu Hui had a look of admiration. The emperor really "makes the best use of people".
but……
Hu Hui asked with some worry: "Your Majesty, what should we do if monks and Taoists take this opportunity to secretly spread Buddhism and morality without publicizing the people's retribution?"
Zhu Yunwen smiled calmly and said: "Since we let them do the work, it's not a bad idea to mix in some private goods. However, it is still necessary to complete the publicity of the people's newspapers as a premise, so that the monks and Taoists can supervise and report each other. If there are monks and Taoists who preach and preach the scriptures without publicizing the people's newspapers, Once confirmed, the ultimatum of the temple or Taoist temple where he is located will be cancelled, and the ultimatum of the temple or Taoist temple where the whistleblower resides will be rewarded."
Hu Hui solemnly agreed. From this point of view, when he went to Shanxi this time, he not only had craftsmen, but also countless monks and Taoists. Once the propaganda was launched, the news would definitely spread everywhere.
"I am determined to live up to the emperor's trust and do a good job in the Propaganda Department!"
Hu Xi is very confident.
Zhu Yunwen nodded and said: "Go and prepare. There are also your colleagues at the Hanlin Academy. If anyone takes the initiative to go with you, you can take them with you. If not, I will make arrangements."
Hu Xi saluted and left.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the night sky, calculating the gains and losses, the pros and cons of this arrangement.
Taiyuan Shanxi.
Ru Jin hosted a banquet at the Chief Envoy's Yamen to wealthy businessmen in and around Taiyuan. Thirty invitations were sent out, but only four people actually showed up.
The main reason is also that the recent bad weather and unhygienic diet have caused fever and diarrhea. I really can't come due to physical discomfort. The governor has a lot of excuses.
It is an honor to be entertained by officials of the governor's level on weekdays. But to receive a banquet at this juncture of immigration is extremely unlucky.
What if this is a Hongmen banquet, what if the governor wants the wealthy businessmen to set an example and encourage immigrants first and then immigrate, will I refuse or not?
It's not appropriate to be slapped in the face in front of someone, and it's even more inappropriate to be hit.
Considering the pain in my face, it would be better not to come.
It seems that Rujun also had the foresight to prepare only one table for the banquet.
"Taiyuan businessmen Wangtai, Zhuqiu, Yangkai... Taigu businessman Chang Baiye, I have met the governor, the chief envoy and all of you."
Four businessmen came to greet each other.
Ru Yu smiled warmly, raised her hand and said, "You're welcome. Let's sit down and talk."
Waiting for people to sit down, wine and food are spread out, and the room is full of fragrance.
Ru Yu raised her glass and said, "I sent out thirty invitations from the governor, but only the four of you are here. You are giving me face. I drink this glass of wine first as a token of respect."
Chang Baiye, Wang Tai and others said they didn't dare, so they stood up and drank it all in one gulp.
Ru Ruan looked at the four people in front of her. The family behind Wang Tai, Zhu Qiu, and Yang Kai could be said to be the most powerful wealthy businessmen in Taiyuan City, but compared with the Chang family, they were somewhat dwarfed, not even on the same level.
The Wang, Zhu, and Yang families only do business within Taiyuan Prefecture, but the Chang family's business is spread all over Shanxi, and they also engage in cross-border trade, which shows their energy and strength.
In fact, Chang Baiye was the only guest that Rujun invited to this banquet. It didn't matter whether the others came or not.
After three rounds of drinking, Wang Tai decided to express his loyalty first: "Your Majesty the Governor, Your Majesty the Chief Envoy, the imperial court has immigrated 500,000 people to Shanxi, and has given them preferential treatment that has never been seen in previous generations. The Wang family is deeply pleased, and after an internal resolution within the family, it has been It was decided to move one group to Beizhili, totaling thirty-five people."
Ru Yun took a deep look at Wangtai. This guy was smart and took a pre-emptive strike. He already responded to the court's policy proactively, so no one could say he wasn't.
"This is a good thing, a good thing. It is gratifying that the Wang family has such awareness."
Ding Jingfu praised.
Although thirty-five people are a bit too few, after all, Taiyuan Mansion got out of the "zero" dilemma.
Wangtai took the lead, and Zhu Qiu and Yangkai were not far behind. The Zhu family planned to immigrate twenty-six people, and the Yang family planned to immigrate twenty-one people.
By this time, Ding Jingfu was smiling brightly, and then looked at Chang Baiye who was eating.
This guy was really bold. He said it was a banquet, but he actually ate, one chopstick after another, and one glass of wine after another.
Wang Tai, Zhu Qiu, and Yang Kai all shook their heads secretly.
Rujun stared at Chang Baiye, secretly surprised and praising him.
The seemingly rude Chang Baiye left a deep impression in the eyes of Ru Yu, Ding Jingfu, Yang Pu and others:
This man's courage is astonishing.
Just look at Wang Tai and others. They only sat a third of the stools. Their bodies were tense and they were always ready to get up and reply. However, Chang Baiye was relaxed and comfortable, doing whatever he was supposed to do and not putting himself in the situation. "Inferior", the position of footman.
When Chang Baiye heard that no one was talking, he looked up and saw everyone looking at him. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Use your chopsticks. The food will be cold soon. Master Ru, Master Ding, I respect you..."
Wang Tai, Zhu Qiu, and Yang Kai almost couldn't sit still and fell down. Isn't this guy really out of his mind?
Zhu Qiu, who had some conflicts with the Chang family's business, couldn't help but ridiculed: "Now the three of us have announced the number of immigrants to serve the court. Your Chang family is a big businessman among Shanxi merchants. I think the number of immigrants will not be small, right?" "
Chang Baiye put down his wine glass, nodded and said, "It's quite a lot."
"How much is no less?"
Zhu Qiu asked.
Chang Baiye raised his right hand, spread his fingers, and said calmly: "This is the number."
Zhu Qiu sneered: "Could it be five people?"
Chang Baiye shook his head.
"Could it be fifty people?"
Zhu Qiu took a deep breath. The fifty people were probably from two clans. This migration would be a great loss to the Chang family.
Chang Baiye continued to shake his head: "Guess again."
Zhu Qiu's eyes widened, and the others were also shocked.
Yang Kai swallowed his saliva and said: "Five hundred people? Impossible. Your Chang family only has a few people in Taigu. If they all move out, your foundation will be destroyed."
Chang Baiye sighed and said: "Five hundred people? Can't you be a little brave? The Zhu family and the Yang family have been doing business for decades, but they still can't leave Taiyuan City. Is it because of this reason?"
"you!"
Zhu Qiu and Yangkai looked angry, but they did not dare to be too presumptuous in front of the governor and chief envoy.
Wang Tai stared. Behind Chang Baiye was the Chang family, which was very famous among Shanxi merchants. Last year, they went to the north of the Great Wall, carrying countless goods, which made the Chang family and other Shanxi merchants famous far and wide. Now looking at Chang Baiye, this person is indeed difficult to deal with, and compared with him, I am still far behind.
"I wonder how many people Manager Chang is talking about?"
Wang Tai asked sincerely.
Chang Baiye glanced at Wangtai, then looked at Ding Jingfu, and finally his eyes fell on Ru Yu, shook his hand, and said seriously: "The Chang family is just a small family. No matter how many immigrants there are, they can't be heard. Therefore, Whether the Chang family members will immigrate and how much they will immigrate is still uncertain.”
"grown ups!"
Zhu Qiu stood up and said sternly: "Chang Baiye first talked about immigration and guessed the number with one hand, and now he said it was still undecided. It is clear that he is teasing you! This person has bad intentions and evil intentions and should be severely punished!"
Ru Yu remained silent, and Ding Jingfu just looked at Chang Baiye.
Chang Baiye laughed heartily, stood up from the table, and said loudly: "Yes, the Chang family's immigration has not yet been determined, but the number of immigrants for the imperial court that I, Chang Baiye, will have has been determined, at least - 50,000 people!"
As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was shocked.
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