As a public opinion, Zheng Wen, as a person of later generations, is deeply aware of its importance.

From the central to the local, all kinds of television stations belong to the state, all kinds of important newspapers also belong to the state, all kinds of public opinion platforms are subject to state supervision, from the central center to the local towns and villages have set up special officials in charge of public opinion, and their political status is high among officials at all levels. This shows the importance of public opinion to the government.

Of course, in this feudal dynasty, Zheng Wen believes that public opinion is still very important to him.

In the more than 300 years since the founding of the Great Qian, the state's rule over the localities was not as strict as that in later generations, and with the passage of time, the great cadres' rule over the localities has gradually been lost, and now it can be said that "the imperial power does not go to the countryside," and local public opinion is basically in the hands of the world's great clans.

And Zheng Wen wants to be an emperor who makes a difference, which he can't bear, and he is deeply influenced by the centralized thinking of later generations.

Moreover, Zheng Wen also knows that in the next Zheng Wen consideration of the implementation of the policy, I am afraid that there will be a lot of damage to the interests of the family, the power of public opinion is in the hands of these people, Zheng Wen is afraid that he will be hacked into the people, Zheng Wen does not care very much, but he is afraid that there will be unexpected variables, which will have a bad impact on the rule of Zheng Wen and Daqian.

But how to snatch the power of public opinion from the hands of the family and take it into your own hands?

The most suitable thing Zheng Wen thought of was to run a newspaper.

Only in the current social environment can newspapers be adapted, paper is available, literati are available, printing is available, movable type printing has long been invented.

It's just that the scope of influence is still very narrow after all, because in this era, only a few people can be literate, after all, in this era, literacy is a life skill.

Limited by low productivity and the low economic living standards of ordinary people, it is a blessing that an ordinary small family can produce a literate person. Therefore, reading has become a fashion, a trend, and a burden. This basically made knowledge monopolized by aristocratic families, and ordinary people were basically illiterate.

However, if Zheng Wen wants to break this monopoly and basically promote education for all, this is obviously impossible, because in this way, if nothing else, the entire financial situation of the cadres will not be able to stand it, and if it is not implemented for a year, Zheng Wen will go bankrupt and the cadres will have no money to use.

Therefore, Zheng Wen also thinks about it.

As for public opinion, Zheng Wen thought about it again and again at this stage, he can only infiltrate, slowly infiltrate, and hope that one day the country can really control public opinion!

As for infiltration, it's much simpler, let the court and yourself run a newspaper to test the water!

The court already had the earliest official newspaper, but it was only popular in official channels, almost once a month, and the content of the report was usually some current political matters, such as the emperor's decree, the decree issued by the court and other official national events, and the audience was relatively small.

What Zheng Wen hopes for is to expand, formalize, sustain, commercialize, shorten the time of distribution, expand the audience, and the content will also turn to the common people, so that it can be suitable for all ages, and it would be better if it could be distributed nationwide!

So Zheng Wen decided to convene the cabinet ministers to discuss this matter and see what they had to say.

If they collectively oppose it, Zheng Wen can only take his time, but in the end, he will definitely force himself on the horse.

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The next day, Zheng Wen summoned all the cabinet ministers in Beijing at the Wude Palace.

As soon as he sat down, Zheng Wen took the lead in speaking: "I have summoned you here today because I have read the official newspaper issued by my Daqian, and this Dibao is not bad, but this Dibao has been published for a long time, the audience is small, and the content is also biased towards current affairs. What do you guys think? ”

When the people below heard this, there was silence.

What exactly does His Majesty the Emperor mean, since he ascended the throne, his mind has changed unpredictably, and his mind has become more and more difficult to guess.

After a while, Liu Jian could only take the lead in speaking: "Your Majesty means that it is time-consuming and laborious to enlarge the official newspaper and expand the entire Daqian, and the audience to the whole country?" ”

The people down there looked pretty much the same.

It seems that the people of this era have not yet realized the importance of public opinion, even these people are no exception.

Of course, the absence of precedents is also one thing.

When Zheng Wen heard this, he explained: "The expansion of the Di Bao has also publicized the Daqian court, so that many major affairs and policies of the court are also known to the world. ”

"Since the founding of the country more than 300 years ago, the central government's rule over the localities has been weakening day by day.

The people below were still silent, but the expressions they showed were self-evident.

"I hope that the publication of this newspaper will strengthen the connection between the center and the local government. Let the local and non-governmental governments have a clear understanding of the center, and it is also convenient for the public sitting here to better govern and reduce local obstacles. What do you think? ”

Liu Jian heard this, and said again: "Your Majesty, it would be good if you could achieve such an effect, but can you really achieve it?" ”

Can it be achieved? Zheng Wen didn't know that he wouldn't tell the deep-seated reason.

Zheng Wen listened, was silent for a while, and then spoke: "Liu Qing is right, I just try it to see how it works?" But overall, it's good for the court, do you think I'm right? ”

Liu Jian listened, and then said: "Your Majesty is not bad, but the specific situation, please show your Majesty." ”

Zheng Wen listened to it before he spoke: "Led by the Ministry of Rites, the Hanlin Academy and the Guozijian cooperate with each other, and the content of the issue is the current affairs and politics of the court, and even the articles of celebrities. As for the name, it is called Daqian Weekly, and as for the price, it will be one copy per article, and 10,000 copies will be issued in advance. How is it? ”

Liu Jian listened to it and said again: "This is feasible, but I'm afraid it will be issued at a loss." ”

"It's okay, after all, this is a public opinion platform used to promote the court, and no matter how bad it is, it will be issued!"

The people below probably think that this is not a big deal, since His Majesty the Emperor is willing to do such a thing, as long as His Majesty the Emperor is happy, they will not object.

Zheng Wen said again: "This matter is in charge of Qian Aiqing, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites!" As for the release time of the first issue, your Ministry of Rites will discuss it internally! ”

"As for the content, let's publicize the war between our great cadres and the Mongols, and use the Mongols' request for peace to propagandize."

"Of course, in terms of content, I would like to focus on the unity of our army and the people to fight against Mongolia and achieve a great victory!"

"Also, focus on publicizing the fearless sacrifice of the defenders of Shanhaiguan, fighting bloody battles with the enemy, and not fearing life and death, and let the entire cadres know that there is still such a group of people silently dedicating themselves to the border passes!"

"Let those of us who are in a peaceful environment reflect on ourselves and let them know that they have enjoyed all this this day so hard-won, and we should not forget these people!"

"That's all!"

"Also, all of you here are important ministers of the court, starting from the second issue, each person writes his own policy program or summarizes the gains and losses of the court, and sends it to the top in turn, so that the people of the world can understand, and also let the local officials understand that you central ministers are not dry meals, and also let these people understand that it is not so easy to be a central officer, and let them understand the decrees of the court in a timely manner, and govern the place well."

"These local officials, I have heard a lot of things that the local government is doing against the central government, I don't know what to say, it's time for them to understand the difficulties of the central government, and it's time to show the majesty of the central government!"

"Got it? You also go down to tell you those protégés and old officials, the new dynasty should have a new atmosphere, don't get involved in the internal affairs of the royal family, I said here today, only this once, not an example, the previous one, I can not blame the past! ”

"Otherwise, I will tell them what a son of heaven and a courtier are!"

"Understood?"

"Whoa!" Cabinet ministers stood up and responded in unison.

"Let's go!"

After Zheng Wen finished speaking, he took the lead and walked out.

Zheng Wen didn't know what was going on today, he just wanted to talk about public opinion, but he didn't know why?

In the end, Zheng Wen's heart suddenly lost a sense of anger, and only then did he say these royal battles on the surface, and only then bluntly warned these court ministers not to participate in the royal battles in front of all cabinet ministers!

Shouldn't it? What's going on today? His usual city government is still very deep, how can there be such an inexplicable situation?

Could it be that I'm too tired these days?

Zheng Wen has been thinking carefully about the things he has encountered these days in his mind, but he has never been able to understand it.

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And Zheng Wen's furiousness in front of the cabinet ministers today has already spread throughout the government and the opposition.

For a while, the entire Yanjing City was disturbed again, some people were panicked, some people were silent, some people were proud, and some people were lost......

The entire government and the opposition suddenly became active again!

Zheng Wen doesn't know whether to cry or laugh!

However, Zheng Wen's idea of controlling public opinion in the big cadres has finally taken the first step today, no matter whether the result is good or bad, Zheng Wen's influence will rise one step further in the big cadres!

But the future is the future after all, and people still have to focus on the present.

At this time, Zheng Wen was in the imperial study and summoned Huang An.

He said to Huang An: "Big companion, I thought about it again and again, but I still think that the influence of only one newspaper is limited after all, and your Dongchang should also run one, just call it Daqian Royal Weekly, and the others are similar to Daqian Weekly, you can just inform the court princes when you do it." ”

"But this newspaper is only for me, and some of my thoughts and ideas will be posted in the newspaper, so that the world can also understand my thoughts and have an understanding of me!"

"Of course, I can't be in the newspaper all the time. When I don't send it, I usually carry some beautiful poems, folk popular novels, and you can take the charter yourself. In short, the Daqian Royal Weekly should be popularized and popularized, and focus on publicizing it! ”

"I'll let the Jinyi Guard cooperate with you!"

"Also, in the first issue, you will publicize my edict of 'I will never be endowed', as well as my speech in Miyagi."

"Understood?"

"The old slave understands, Your Majesty can rest assured!"