The invention of the mimeograph machine would soon set off a storm in the Ming Dynasty.
It's so small that it's inconspicuous.
But it was big enough to change the number of scholars in Ming Dynasty and the power structure of Ming Dynasty.
Only when knowledge is not monopolized can the privileges of the scholar-official class have a foundation to break.
The mimeograph machine is undoubtedly a key part.
Technology and systems always complement each other.
"After the mimeograph machine is manufactured, I will set up a special news agency to serve as the eyes, ears and mouthpiece of the imperial court. It will publish newspapers and magazines, report on major events of the imperial court, publicize and explain the imperial court's policies to the people, and occupy the high ground of public opinion."
"Dao Yan, I plan to make you the first director of the news agency. Are you willing?"
Prior to this, although there was a Di newspaper in the Ming Dynasty, it was only distributed among officials, and its main function was only to serve as a form of government announcement.
Moreover, because there were a large number of unapproved memorials published on it, which aroused discussions among officials, it became an important tool for civilian officials to control public opinion and coerce the court.
Zhu Yunxuan has long wanted to reform.
Due to immature technology, all he can do is reduce the random publication of sensitive memorials.
After the advent of the mimeograph machine, printing will become very convenient, and some people who used to make handwritten newspapers as a career will be unemployed.
The imperial court could directly convey the voices of the highest level to the people at the lowest level by publishing a large number of newspapers and periodicals.
Before then, orders could only be communicated through officials, who often deliberately distorted their intentions or withheld information.
It is difficult for ordinary people to understand the truth.
Once a newspaper is established, as a public media, it directly faces the people and eliminates intermediate links, so that these things can be completely prevented from happening.
In addition, through the circulation of newspapers and periodicals, the imperial court could also control the largest propaganda position. On the one hand, it could gain insight into public sentiment and on the other hand, it could control public opinion.
More importantly, Zhu Yunxuan's position as an emperor is to stand with the broadest masses of the people.
That also means that he is almost on the opposite side of the entire bureaucracy today.
The bureaucracy controls all aspects of the state machinery, and the emperor's orders must be implemented and implemented through them.
Although Zhu Yunxuan has created gods through propaganda and now has extremely high prestige among the people, this prestige will be meaningless if the bridge of communication is lost.
The circulation of newspapers and periodicals played a role in bypassing the bureaucracy and building a bridge for direct dialogue with the people.
The emperor's decree and the court's voice can reach the lowest level of the people, and officials can no longer deceive them.
To put it simply, the two most important powers in state power are nothing more than the pen and the gun.
That is, public opinion propaganda (thought control) and violent institutions.
In feudal society for thousands of years, public opinion propaganda has actually been in the hands of the scholar-official class.
Whenever the court's reforms touch their interests, those who preside over the reforms will be scolded as traitors and cowards.
There are countless such examples throughout the ages.
An emperor who caters to the interests of civil servants will be vigorously touted by them and regarded as an eternal sage.
On the contrary, he is a tyrant and a coward.
Emperors who wholeheartedly want to do good things for the people and do practical things often get a lot of infamy because they offend the interests of the scholar-bureaucrat class.
He was insulted by the literati class in despicable and shameless ways.
People don't know what's going on and can easily be led around.
After the establishment of newspapers and periodicals, as long as they are firmly controlled in their own hands and through large-scale circulation, they can control public opinion on their own without being restricted by the scholar-bureaucrat class.
This will play a vital role in implementing changes in the future.
Only in this way can he pull the scholar-bureaucrats off the altar.
Yao Guangxiao was already stunned.
With his eyes, he could see the importance of such a newspaper at a glance.
He hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty Taisun. I, a poor monk, will die to repay you."
Zhu Yunxuan smiled faintly and said: "It is not difficult to make a mimeograph machine. Just hurry up and prepare for the newspaper."
Yao Guangxiao added: "Please also ask Your Highness the Grand Sun to name this newspaper."
Zhu Yunxuan thought for a while and said: "This newspaper reaches the emperor and the common people. It is for the common people all over the world. Let's call it "People's Daily"."
"What a name!" Yao Guangxiao praised: "The poor monk is going to organize it now."
After saying that, he left in a hurry.
Yao Guangxiao was extremely concerned about running the newspaper and did not want any delay.
Zhu Yunxuan discussed with the craftsmen the issue of anti-counterfeiting of treasure banknotes.
Technically, the anti-counterfeiting of treasure banknotes is nothing more than two aspects.
One is to use special special paper, and the other is to add proprietary anti-counterfeiting overprints, secret markings, etc. during printing.
In addition, there is version control, prevention of technology leakage, etc.
Today's Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes have never changed in version, which gives counterfeiters an opportunity to take advantage of them.
Various other anti-counterfeiting methods are also very simple.
No wonder counterfeit banknotes are rampant.
Zhu Yunxuan discussed it with the craftsmen and told the supervisor to study it carefully and keep it confidential.
The Technology Research and Manufacturing Bureau now has a strong technical force, so he doesn't need to worry too much.
After leaving the printing workshop, he went to other places to discuss a new technology-cement with the craftsmen.
The production of cement is not very difficult, but the strength may not be as good as modern cement. This requires a little improvement in technology and the accumulation of time.
The construction of the new city in the Magic City has already begun. If cement can be used, it will be of great significance to the construction of the new city.
However, Zhu Yunxian didn't know much about cement manufacturing. He only knew that limestone and clay were needed, grinding powder, calcining at high temperatures, etc.
I don’t know the specific process and method at all.
After all, who would know in advance that they are going to travel to the Ming Dynasty?
Without specifically searching for relevant knowledge and being fully prepared, it would be great if only one of the 10,000 modern people knew how to make cement in ancient times.
Zhu Yunzhen is obviously not one of the lucky ones.
He provided a general direction for technological development, and the specific details could only wait for the craftsmen to do technical research.
After doing this, Zhu Yunzhen returned to the palace without stopping.
Although the establishment of the Advisory Office and the Military Affairs Office has greatly reduced his burden, there are still many things that need to be done personally.
After Lao Zhu left Beijing, he entrusted all political affairs to him.
Many of the changes he envisaged need to be implemented urgently. It can be said that there is a lot of waste waiting to be done, and there is naturally a lot of things to do.
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While Zhu Yunzhen was busy with official duties and promoting the changes in the Ming Dynasty, there was also an undercurrent in Jinling City.
As Lao Zhu left the palace, some people who had been dormant before began to become active again.
Chongli Street is located near the imperial palace. It is very convenient for people living here to enter the palace and attend court.
Most of the residents here are bureaucrats and scholar-officials. They are very polite in their words and deeds, hence the name.
At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Lao Zhu had very strict control over officials, stipulating that only old and frail officials were allowed to ride in sedan chairs, while the rest could only ride in cars or horses.
Qitai was sitting in the carriage, feeling a little dazed.
He has been like this since Huang Zicheng was arrested.
Everyone in the government and the public knows that he has a close relationship with Huang Zicheng. If Huang Zicheng really commits a serious crime, it will be difficult for him to break away from the relationship.
But there has been no decree from the palace.
Huang Zicheng's case was also pressed against Jin Yiwei, but the details were kept secret.
Various rumors are flying around, but none of them are accurate.
The uneasiness in Qitai's heart became more and more intense.
If Taisun killed Huang Zicheng quickly, even if he was cut into pieces with a thousand cuts, he would be able to repay the nine clans.
It has just been raised without mentioning anything, probably because it is an attempt to start a major case and cleanse the officialdom.
The storm is coming!
Not to mention him, most of the civil servants in Beijing were terrified.
Therefore, they move around in secret.
Taisun acted in an unpredictable manner, and before that, many court officials had been at odds with Taisun regarding many matters such as the establishment of a prince, business taxation, and new armies.
Nowadays, everyone is in danger.
"Mr. Qi!"
Just as he was stunned, a figure suddenly walked in from the carriage.
A moderately loud voice rang in my ears.
"伱..." Qitai's pupils suddenly dilated.
(End of chapter)
