After staying by the water for two hours, Li An caught more than 30 fish, and they were all relatively large fish, with a single tail weighing at least ten taels, which was a good raw material for cooking. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

After returning to the courtyard, Li An asked the maid of the mansion to stew all these fresh fish, and tonight, he wanted to eat a whole fish feast to change his appetite.

While the servants were all working hard to cook, Ang Lee was thinking about how to design the layout, how many pages to do in a newspaper, how to set the price, whether to use movable type printing or wax paper mimeographing.

The technology of movable type printing has been quite mature, the technology of wax paper mimeograph has just started, and the only person who knows how to operate is Li An.

But the cost of movable type printing is higher, a single word is relatively large, a very large piece of paper can not print much content, and wax paper printing can be written very small, as long as you can see and recognize, the size of a movable type printing can write at least four wax words.

Writing on wax paper requires a special iron plate base and an iron pen like the tip of a needle, and all readers can write with a brush, but no one can write with an iron pen, and Li An is an expert in this area, and using an iron pen is much smoother than using a brush.

After thinking about it, Ang Lee decided to adopt the latest technology, that is, wax paper printing technology, and completely vetoed the backward technology of movable type printing.

As for the newspaper industry, Li Ang decided to set it up by himself and belong to the imperial court, and the name could be given by the emperor, or it could be suggested by himself, and the emperor agreed to it.

The layout problem is also very easy to solve, the best page to publish the most important political content, such as what the emperor wants to say to the people, the next position, you can publish the content published by the princes and ministers, talk about the work experience, show loyalty or something, the sub-page can write a little poetry, anecdotes, and novels and other interesting content.

In the middle of the folded newspaper, there is a place to leave an advertisement, and all merchants can advertise in the middle position, introducing their products, as well as the location of the store, and even the price of the product.

In short, the newspaper and periodical industry that Ang Lee wants to set up will be similar to that of the newspapers of later generations, starting with a few pieces of paper, and then gradually increasing the weight of a single newspaper when the business is good, and gradually increasing the number of points of circulation, so that more people can read the contents of the newspaper as soon as possible.

In terms of poetry, Ang Lee can't write it, and it doesn't make much sense to plagiarize the achievements of his predecessors, but there are many people who can write poems in the Tang Dynasty, and let them sign and write poems for publication, even if they don't take a penny, they are very happy, after all, in the era of the Tang Dynasty, the fame of a reader is very important, and what can increase fame more than publishing poetry.

Of course, Ang Lee will not really not pay the manuscript fee, as long as the poem is written well enough, he will give a little manuscript fee, which can be regarded as a hard fee.

It is really a social pity that a poor scholar like Li Bai who has no money to spend at every turn, has no talent but can't support himself, and after having a newspaper industry, he can directly ask this great poet for a manuscript and pay for the manuscript according to the quantity and quality, so that the life of a poor talent like Li Bai will be much better, at least, he will definitely not worry about three meals.

As for the novel, only Ang Lee personally took action, and people in the Tang Dynasty have not yet opened their minds? It is really unrealistic to expect them to write novels, and Ang Lee read so many novels in his previous life, and it is trivial to plagiarize a few at random.

The strange things that happened in the capital are mainly in the places where there are many people in the market and Qinglou, and it is enough to send a few more people to collect them, and the people who collect the news must be in line with the principle of seeking truth from facts, otherwise they will spread rumors and will be severely punished, and these people can also get a manuscript fee, which is also the nature of hard work.

As for the various manuscripts written by the emperor and his ministers, they should also be encouraged according to the quality and quantity of manuscript fees, although for these big people, these insignificant manuscript fees are negligible, but they still have to be given, and the rules cannot be broken.

In short, most of the content in the newspaper is to pay the creator for the manuscript, and the only remaining advertising in the middle is not negative at all, and the contributor is charged a high advertising fee to subsidize most of the negative manuscript fee.

According to Ang Lee's assumption, as long as someone advertises, the fee charged for advertising is definitely far more than the manuscript fee for other pages, and it is a sure way to make a profit, and besides, the newspaper is not given away for free, but it is also charged according to the cost of paper and printing, but the price is definitely not expensive, and ordinary people can definitely afford it, so that it is conducive to the popularization of newspapers.

"Husband, what are you thinking? Thinking so intently. ”

Yan Ruyu walked up to Li An and asked with concern.

"It's like jade! The husband is thinking about running a newspaper. ”

Li An was a little sad, and his voice was a little small.

"Newspapers? What is a newspaper, never heard of. ”

Yan Ruyu asked curiously.

Li An didn't want to explain too carefully, so he said it roughly, and he didn't care whether Yan Ruyu understood it or not, so he stopped talking, anyway, it was useless to explain too much, and when the newspaper came out, Yan Ruyu would naturally understand.

In the evening, there is a tender whole fish feast, steamed fish, boiled fish, braised fish, etc., all served to the table, and the fragrance permeates the whole room.

These are all fish caught by Ang Lee himself, so they taste very delicious, this is the fruit of his own labor, and the taste is naturally very different.

"Ah Lang, someone is coming to the palace, let Ah Lang enter the palace immediately to face the saint."

Li An was eating well, and suddenly news came from the palace.

Needless to say, it must have been Gao Lishi who listened to his words and told the emperor at night, and after Li Longji heard about it, he felt that it was very good to run a newspaper, so he became interested, which made Li An enter the palace overnight and explain things clearly.

"Husband, what can it be that Your Majesty let you enter the palace so late?"

"Do you want to finish eating?"

Li An got up and said, "You guys eat first!" Your Majesty must be for the sake of the newspaper, and you will go back for your husband. ”

The little eunuch soon entered the palace and went to the emperor's bedchamber.

"Your Majesty."

"Come, sit down."

Li An sat down lightly and asked, "Your Majesty summoned Weichen so late for the sake of the newspaper!" ”

"Yes, I've heard a little bit about the newspapers, but I'd like to hear more about it."

Li Longji opened his mouth and asked.

Li An hurriedly opened his mouth and told the details about the newspaper, and almost all the details were said, including details such as manuscript fees and advertisements.

"In that case, I can also get the manuscript fee, which is interesting."

Li Longji thought it was very interesting, he wrote something casually, and he could actually exchange it for money.

"Your Majesty, the newspaper must have a resounding name, Your Majesty should give it a name!"

Ang Lee asked.

Li Longji thought for a while and said: "This is the first newspaper in Datang, so it's better to call it Datang Daily!" The name is loud enough. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty, this name is indeed very loud, then it is called Datang Daily, Weichen is willing to be the editor-in-chief of Datang Daily, and he will do his best to run this newspaper well and share his worries for His Majesty."

Li Anmao then recommended himself and asked to take on the important role of editor-in-chief.

"Okay, since Li Shilang has this heart, then let Li Shilang be responsible, and just mention to me what you need."

Li Longji generously agreed.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li An thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, the Datang Newspaper has just started, and it is not mature enough, it is better to issue it for three days first, first look at the reaction in the market and then make future plans, the first issue can be launched early in the morning after the next issue, the newspaper has just appeared, it is estimated that there are not many people who recognize it, you can be free for a period of time first, and then charge." ”

Li Longji nodded again and again, and said: "Li Shilang is right, first solicit readers for free, and then charge for them, and launch the first issue early the next morning, is it too late?" ”

"As long as Your Majesty can write a draft to clarify the rumors tomorrow, Wechen can guarantee to publish the newspaper early the day after tomorrow."

Li An said seriously.

"Okay, I promise you that tomorrow I will send you a manuscript to clarify the rumors, and it will be placed in the most conspicuous position in the newspaper, and don't forget my manuscript fee."

Li Longji said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, your manuscript fee is not allowed to stay, hehe!"

"Okay, I'm delaying Li Shilang's time, let's go back!"

Li An thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen still wants to go and see King Qing and let them write a little manuscript, I don't know what Your Majesty thinks." ”

When Li Longji heard this, he agreed very much, he really wanted to see what kind of manuscript his sons could write, and how he regarded his father in his heart.

"Okay, that's it, come on! Take Li Shilang to meet King Qing and them. ”

Li Longji gave his will.

A little eunuch led the way in front, followed by Ang Lee.

The place where King Qing and the others live is not far from the place where the prince lives, but in order not to cause unnecessary trouble, they do not come and go from time to time, and they greet each other at most, which is very angry.

"King Qing, Li Shilang is here."

The little eunuch reminded softly.

"Wechen has seen His Royal Highness King Qing."

Li Tan turned to look at Li An slightly, the corners of his eyes seemed to be much older, and he didn't seem to have any energy, obviously, after being placed under house arrest in the palace, his heart was a little uneasy, and the quality of sleep was naturally not very good.

"What is Li Shilang here for?"

Li Tan's face was surprised, he had no friendship with Li An, he really couldn't understand what Li An could do when he came to him.

Li An hurriedly explained the intention and asked Li Tan to write about his father, expressing his truest feelings in his heart, as well as the assassin's blame.

Li Tan listened for a long time, and finally understood Li An's intentions, he agreed with Li An's idea very much, and agreed to Li An's request.

Subsequently, Li An went to meet with several other princes and put forward requests for manuscripts in turn, but the requirements are limited by the number of words, and too many words are not enough, otherwise, the newspaper will be filled with several of them, and other content will be compressed.

After leaving the palace, Li An wanted to visit the prince again, but after thinking about it, he thought it was better to forget it! The manuscripts of the six princes are estimated to occupy a lot of space, and there can be no more.

In addition, regarding the establishment of a newspaper, Ang Lee has to find a suitable candidate, and if he is allowed to do everything by himself, then he will not be tired to death.

Writing on wax paper with an iron pen must be handed over to others, otherwise, so much of the content will be written by yourself, so don't tire people to death.

Fortunately, it is not difficult to write on wax paper with an iron pen, it is easy to learn, as long as you are a literate reader, you can learn it in a very short time, in the first few issues, Li Ang can engrave by himself, and completely hand it over to others in the later stage.

As for the design of the layout and the collection of content, it needs specialized talents to do it, and Ang Lee's current role is the editor-in-chief, and he also needs the help of a large number of deputy editors, and this is the need to recruit talents.

Li Bai is very level, not only can he ask him for a manuscript, but he can also recruit him to be the deputy editor-in-chief to be responsible for the revision and change of the newspaper, anyway, this kid is very poor.

It's just that with Li Taibai's indulgent landscape personality, I'm afraid that it won't take long to pick and choose, and the only way to keep it is a lot of vacation time, 365 days a year, only need to work for 20 days, I only have the time to arrange vacation travel, anyway, now many places are connected to the train, and it is very convenient to travel.

In addition to Li Bai, the poet immortal, Du Fu, the poet saint, is also a very good candidate, Du Fu's personality is much more reliable than Li Bai, although Du Fu also likes to travel very much, but the endurance for boring work is definitely much stronger than Li Bai, let Du Fu be responsible for the work of the deputy editor-in-chief, occasionally write some manuscripts or something, it is still very good.

After returning to the courtyard, Li An lay on the couch, thinking about those talents who could be recruited, so as to make his Datang newspaper sound and impressive, and win the favor of the majority of readers.

Early the next morning, Li An did not even go to the R&D center, and directly posted a notice to recruit all kinds of talents needed by the newspaper, including coolies, and recruited more than 100 people in total.

In the case of giving a good treatment, the recruitment work progressed very quickly, and the personnel were gradually in place, and the place of the newspaper was on the edge of the R&D center, which was a temporary courtyard, covering an area of only five or six acres, but it was enough to use.

The machines and materials such as paper and ink needed for printing were quickly prepared, and the only thing needed was the content, and the content needed to be fully prepared at night, that is, Li An had to stay up late to engrave, and the newspaper had to be printed overnight, so as to enter the market in the capital early the next morning, so that the people could see the first freshly baked newspaper.

Before the manuscript of the emperor and the princes arrived, Ang Lee sat on the table and began to carve a famous novel he plagiarized, The Legend of the Condor Heroes.

This novel is extremely popular in later generations, it is a very successful novel, and it is estimated that it will also be very popular in Datang, and the use of serialization can well arouse the curiosity of readers, thereby increasing the sales of newspapers.