Xiahou Mingqi took this pile of materials and looked at it for a long time. Chen Jizhou sat aside and was silent, just observing the changes in Xiahou Mingqi's expression from time to time. At first, his face became more and more heavy with a smile on his face, and finally he threw the materials on the table.

"Assign newspaper and periodical subscription tasks to reporting units, threaten enterprises to buy advertisements with reports, and cooperate with customers with a certain amount of coverage every year...... Lao Chen, let's put aside the facts and evidence, put aside your and my official positions, let's talk about some private things behind closed doors, are these questions the unspoken rules of some media?"

Chen Jizhou looked at Xiahou Mingqi for a while, thinking in his heart how to answer this question. Although both of them are members of the Beijiang Newspaper Group, the Beijiang Evening News belongs to the business unit, and Xiahou Mingqi's department belongs to the administrative department. Over the years, Xiahou Mingqi has been working in the administrative department, although he understands the operation of the media, but he does not know much about the specific business.

"President Xiahou ......"

"Call me Minchi. Xiahou Mingqi hurriedly corrected.

"Uh...... Mingqi," Chen Jizhou felt a little tongue-twisting, but still called out, "You should also know in the group for so many years that now, the life of traditional media, especially newspapers, is getting more and more difficult, and there are fewer and fewer people reading newspapers, and fewer and fewer people advertising in newspapers." It is said that some large domestic enterprises have clear requirements that the proportion of advertising expenses invested in traditional media and emerging media is 30% and 70% each year. A few years ago, it was the other way around. In order to maintain the operation of the daily newspaper, they handed over the local park to the daily newspaper to operate, in order to give them one more revenue channel. ”

Xiahou Mingqi naturally understood the current market situation, but he didn't expect it to be so serious. He suddenly recalled the private conversation between the two during the handover with Zhao Qingdong.

It was the handover ceremony of the two at the newspaper conference at the end of last month, and the stage was full of new and old people. Taking advantage of the fact that others were speaking, the two generations of the old one and middle school whispered.

"Brother Mingqi, I have unloaded this burden, and my heart is mixed. Zhao Qingdong suddenly sighed.

"President Zhao, you have made a lot of contributions to the newspaper, so you will naturally be reluctant. Although Xiahou Mingqi doesn't like Zhao Qingdong's style very much, he still has to save face on such an occasion. Not to push people into a desperate situation in everything is the philosophy of the Chinese. Such a philosophy has proven to have its positive implications.

"Hey, I know what I've done, and I know what I've not done. However, there are some things that I can't help myself. I also want to do a good job and want to change, but the objective environment forces you to do nothing. If nothing else, the newspaper's current financial situation is not as good as it is day by day. Once you're familiar with the situation, you'll understand. How to feed these hundreds of people, how to make this building still stand in this most prosperous area, it depends on your wisdom. ”

Zhao Qingdong is not alarmist. As the saying goes, when a person is dying, his words are good. Although it is not dead, Zhao Qingdong's career is basically on the street, and at such a moment, there is no need for him to stumble and wear small shoes.

Of course, he also wants to continue his brilliant life, but the change from fat shortage to Qingshui Yamen has made him understand that his peak moment has come to an end, and although it is not the best choice at the moment, it is at least not the worst.

Frankly speaking, although Xiahou Mingqi was shrewd, he didn't know much about the meaning of his words. It is said that the new official has three fires, and Xiahou Mingqi knows in his heart that he must have three axes, otherwise he will not be able to split this five-finger mountain.

Before taking office, he had already made side knocks and inquired in many ways, learned about the internal situation of the newspaper, and prepared fuel for these three fires. The incident to the north was the first fire he was going to burn.

Let's go back to this conversation between Xiahou Mingqi and Chen Jizhou.

Chen Jizhou's words made Xiahou Mingqi feel solemn, he needed to know more and more objective and true situation.

"Well, I've heard all of this. What are you trying to illustrate?"

"I would like to say that the situation at the Bac Giang Evening News is not more optimistic than that of other media. There are three forms of traditional media: television stations, newspapers and radio stations. The best life now is not on television, not on newspapers, but on radio. It is said that a radio station in Beijing can earn several hundred million yuan a year. And the newspaper is not as good as the year after year. Many newspapers, if they don't have financial support, if they don't have those previous family backgrounds, I'm afraid they won't be able to sustain themselves for a long time. So, in some cases, the media will use their influence to increase revenue. ”

"Can I understand that this kind of unspoken rule exists?" asked Xiahou Mingqi.

"In fact, the media has always had strict requirements, and editorial and business must be separated, and paid journalism is also expressly prohibited. I think our reports are objective and reflect the actual situation. This is also the public's perception of the media. So ......"

"So, if this goes beyond the traditional perception of the public, the impact on the newspaper will be fatal, because it will not only cost these hundreds of people their jobs, but also Bac Giang province will lose an important media outlet." Xiahou Mingqi grabbed Chen Jizhou's topic and said, "And this is why the previous leadership team tried their best to quell this incident?"

At this time, Xiahou Mingqi realized the seriousness of the problem. Doing our best to control the adverse impact of the Xiangbei incident is related to the ecological balance of Bac Giang Press Group and many traditional media in Bac Giang Province, and once this ecological balance is broken, there will inevitably be chaos that is difficult to control.

Therefore, the sacrifice knife to the north has become a kind of industry carnival.

Xiahou Mingqi was secretly shocked in his heart, thanks to his understanding of these situations, it seems that many things are not as simple as imagined, in the eyes of outsiders, it is black and white, and in the eyes of insiders, it may not be like that.

In response to Xiahou Mingqi's rhetorical question, Chen Jizhou never responded positively, but instead "kicked" the ball back to test the reaction of the group's new star.

"President, how do you think this matter is investigated?"

Xiahou Mingqi became cautious, and the reason why he planned to use the re-investigation of the Xiangbei incident as the first fire for the new official to take office was to change the atmosphere and appearance of the newspaper and eliminate the bad influence of the Zhao Qingdong era. However, after listening to Chen Jizhou's words, he felt that it was necessary to weigh it again.

Chen Jizhou saw the change in his expression, although he also hoped that Xiahou Mingqi could restart the investigation of the Xiangbei incident, but he also didn't want to tie this young man who didn't know the depth to the chariot. What he has to do is to know the benefits and disadvantages, and how to choose is up to him.

Xiahou Mingqi only thought for half a minute, "If you look at it from the inside of the newspaper, which departments are involved in this case?"

"Editing, marketing, logistics, etc., are all involved. ”

"Alas, it really affects the whole body, and once it is investigated, it has to be serious, and it will inevitably touch the interests of many people. But for the sake of one's own interests, and for the sake of illegitimate interests, can one sacrifice others? What is the difference between this and animals?" Xiahou Mingqi seemed to have made up his mind.

Chen Jizhou had already judged his inclination from his words: "You have to think about it." Of course, I have only one choice, not to wronged a good person, nor to let go of a bad person, so I support the resumption of the investigation into the Xiangbei incident. But you're different, you have to think about it all......"

"There's nothing to think about it all," Xiahou Mingqi interrupted him, with a resolute attitude, "I have the same principle as you, what is wrong is wrong, and what is right is right." If it should be investigated, it will be investigated, and if it is necessary, it will be thoroughly investigated. Lao Chen, the ship of the Beijiang Evening News is already full of holes, and it can't just move forward by mending the seams, it's time for a major operation. Otherwise, I might be the last president. I can't afford this crime!"

"Okay! I'll listen to the president's arrangement!" Chen Jizhou didn't expect this young man to be so strong-blooded, and his heart suddenly ignited a long-lost passion. He seems to have gone back to a decade or two ago, when he first came to the newspaper office in high spirits and full of energy.

In addition, Qu Changguo, the new executive deputy editor-in-chief, will be your deputy and will fully cooperate with you in the investigation. ”

"This ......" Chen Jizhou, who was still cleaning up the scattered materials, suddenly stopped at this time.

It's not that he is unwilling to take full responsibility, but he is unwilling to partner with Qu Changguo.

After working hard in the workplace for so many years, Chen Jizhou has developed a sharp eye. You can see through who and what you are doing. If nothing else, let's just say that Qu Changguo's life reversal this time and his leap to become the executive deputy editor-in-chief obviously shows a problem - he has the support of big people behind him.

To be honest, although Chen Jizhou understands that Qu Changguo is straightforward and decisive, he also has a good relationship with the brothers on the editing platform. However, he has also heard some gossip about Qu Changguo, including his cultivation of his own power in the newspaper, including scandals between him and some female colleagues. It's just that no one has pierced all these rumors, so it is naturally difficult to investigate.

"What's the matter, what's the problem?" asked Xiahou Mingqi.

"Oh, no, no. Chen Jizhou wanted to speak and stopped, wanting to express the concerns in his heart, but he felt that it was inappropriate. At the beginning of Xiahou Mingqi's tenure, he commented on his colleagues in the newspaper, and always felt that it was not a gentleman's doing.

"You and Qu Changguo do a good job of division of labor, and some specific situations, such as other reporters' problems, such as docking with Xiang Bei's wife, can be taken care of by him, so that you can spare your energy to grasp the whole case from a macro perspective. ”

"Okay, President. ”

Chen Jizhou returned to the office and thought about it repeatedly, since the leader had spoken, what should he do. The most important thing now is to set up the personnel team, so that things can be done naturally. Thinking of this, he picked up the phone.

"Mr. Qu, I'm Chen Jizhou. ”

"Hello, Lao Chen, is there something wrong?" Qu Changguo was busy with the work of the editing platform.

Compared with Xiahou Mingqi's Xiaobai identity, Qu Changguo already knows the situation of reporters and reporting work well, and it is naturally much easier to change roles.

"It's still about going north. You also know that President Xiahou has a new request, and he asked you and me to re-investigate this matter by name. ”

"Okay, no problem, I'll fully cooperate with you," Qu Changguo said crisply, "If there are any materials that need me to provide, you can say it." I'll arrange for someone to sort it out and hand it over to you. ”

Over the years, the investigation of the Xiangbei incident has been repeated over and over again, and everyone has become numb.

"This time it's not as simple as providing materials. President Xiahou has a clear request to investigate thoroughly. Therefore, it may be necessary for you to find time for us to divide the work. ”

Hearing this, Qu Changguo stopped what he was doing. Thorough investigation? Which time was not a thorough investigation? Haven't all the things been clarified? He didn't understand what Xiahou Mingqi meant by this. It's hard to happen, this case is going to be overturned.

Qu Changguo realized the importance of this matter: "Lao Chen, as you know, I was just in charge of the overall work of the editing platform, and many things have not yet been arranged. But don't worry, I'll leave the work at hand to someone else first, and concentrate on doing what you tell me to do. ”

"It's not my order, it's President Xiahou's order. I'm just the executor," Chen Jizhou hurriedly corrected, "By the way, you know Zhou Xuecen." ”

"Yes, we know each other well. Qu Changguo said.

"She once gave me some materials about the issues involved in the report letter. I didn't see her before because the environment didn't allow it. Now I want to talk to her face to face, and you're going to do it?"

"She has a clue there?"

She said there were some chat logs that could prove that some of the issues in the letter were instructed by the newspaper's management. In addition, she said that the incident in Xiangbei was related to the incident in Luohe Village, and that some people threatened Xiangbei because of the incident in Luohe Village. ”

"Oh, Xuezen knows so much about it?"

These are mentioned in her materials, and it is difficult to say how true these circumstances are, and I have to verify them with her in person. ”

"Okay, no problem!" Qu Changguo replied very simply.

Chen Jizhou hung up the phone, always feeling a little unsure, but he couldn't say what he was worried about.

The incident went on and off for two years, and too many of the truths were distorted, but he kept himself suppressed and carried a deep sense of guilt. The reason why he never saw Zhou Xuecen was because he didn't know how to face her and how to answer her questions.

After thinking for a moment, he dialed Qu Changguo's phone again. "That's it, I'll contact Zhou Xuecen. ”

"This ...... What's the matter, Lao Chen, don't worry about me. Qu Changguo said jokingly.

"How can it be, you also understand that there are some disciplinary requirements for discipline inspection work, and it is necessary to ensure that there are no mistakes in the procedure. You said, if there is a problem because the procedure is not rigorous, it will not affect you. So, I'll contact her directly. ”

"Okay, if there's anything I need to do, you can arrange it. ”