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Just like last time, there is a round table under the big locust tree, with a tea set, Zhang Zhong and several other presidents of the Beijing newspaper sit around, drinking tea and discussing matters, but there is no Gu Youde, the president of "Shuntian Guangwen".

“…… Ladies and gentlemen," everyone sat down and greeted each other, Zhang Zhong said, "...... I invite you to come today, and there is news that yesterday afternoon, President Gu found a contemptible person and said that he would withdraw from the preparation of a new-style newspaper...... The contemptible people learned that the eldest brother of President Gu has been entangled in lawsuits recently, and he is in urgent need of cash for emergency relief, and President Gu has taken out most of his family's savings to relieve the disaster of his eldest brother's imprisonment, and now he is unable to fund the establishment of a new-style newspaper......"

"It happened suddenly and unexpectedly...... Without President Gu's four thousand taels of gold, the funds are even more stretched......" As he spoke, Zhang Zhong looked around at everyone, "...... I would like to hear what you mean, and I would like to hear what you mean, and if you are limited by funds, whether this new newspaper is now running or not, or if you have other countermeasures, please speak freely for each other's reference......"

Speaking of which, in the last round of discussions, Zhang Zhong had been promoted by the presidents of several other newspapers to be the president of a new newspaper to be established.

As soon as he summoned today, everyone knew that it was a new-style newspaper business, and without the slightest delay, they hurried over.

Before sitting down, everyone found that Gu Youde was absent, and they felt slightly strange, and they also inquired about each other.

Gu Youde withdrew, and 16,000 taels of funds remained, which was a big blow to the preparation of the new-style newspaper.

The original 20,000 taels of funds were insufficient, but now there are 4,000 taels less, and 20% of them have gone.

After being stunned for a long time, they looked at each other, and everyone was silent with serious expressions.

After a long while, Qian Dongming, the president of the "Kyoto Report", knocked on a few cases, breaking the silent atmosphere, "...... It is a pity that President Gu's family is in a difficult situation and he withdrew from the preparations, but the preparations cannot be scrapped because of this...... To tell you the truth, the contemptible Kyoto report is almost unsellable so far, and only some readers who have not been able to get the Yanjing Morning Post have occasionally patronized, and it has only been a few days...... The Yanjing Morning Post was first published on the 9th, and today is the 15th, a total of only seven days...... The same must be true of your newspapers......"

“…… The contemptible people have planned to officially close the Kyoto Report in two days, no matter what, even if it continues to lose money, it is meaningless, no one will watch it at all, it is better to close it sooner and sooner ......"

"The meaning of contemptible, the shape is forbidden, our old newspapers are about to close, and this new-style newspaper office will have to be done if it is not done, unless everyone will not eat the bowl of rice of the newspaper industry from now on."

As he spoke, Qian Dongming knocked twice on several cases again to show solemnity.

When this is said, everyone here agrees.

Just as Qian Dongming said, in just a few days, everyone's newspaper offices have reached the point where they have to close, and if they don't run a new newspaper office, what is the way out?

But that's what I said...... But now the shortage of funds is an unavoidable problem after all.

Everyone nodded, still drinking tea in silence, and no one spoke.

"What President Qian said is extremely true, but everyone understands the situation, so there is no need to talk about it," Zhang Zhong, as the convener, did not want to see the cold scene, and said at the moment, "...... For the current predicament and shortage of funds, I would like to ask President Qian to talk about his views. ”

"Well, there is nothing contemptible about this...... If you have to say it, the contemptible people are looking forward to President Zhang, President Lu, President Chen, the three of you, and some more funds to make up for President Gu's 20% shares. ”

Qian Dongming's eyes swept over Zhang Zhong, Lu Xing, and Chen Wei, leaned back on the chair, and said in a non-thinking tone.

Wang Jin, who was sitting next to him, heard this, and he also agreed, "Exactly, President Zhang, President Lu, and President Chen, you will have more shares." ”

Gu Youde withdrew, and the funds were filled by Zhang Zhong, Lu Xing, and Chen Wei, although the shares of the other three increased, but for the two of them, they still remained at one percent, and there was no change.

That said, without their need to contribute, and with a solution to the problem they faced, they came up with the idea.

Zhang Zhong, Lu Xing, and Chen Wei glanced at each other, and without waiting for the other two to speak, Lu Xing put the tea cup in his hand on a few cases, and shook his head violently, "No, no, four thousand taels will be spread on our heads again, and each of us will be more than five thousand three hundred taels, how are President Zhang and President Chen, the contemptible people don't know, but the contemptible people really can't bear it." ”

"I can't bear it."

Before Lu Xing's voice fell, Chen Wei also immediately spoke and said succinctly.

Zhang Zhong was left alone, muttering alone.

He could get the money, but Lu Xing and Chen Wei vetoed it one after another, and it was difficult for him to support it alone, so he couldn't help but be embarrassed.

"That's it, more than 5,000 taels of silver, and the contemptible people are powerless...... President Qian, even if this proposal is over, let's discuss it again and find another countermeasure. ”

After pondering for a moment, Zhang Zhong said in the end.

Qian Dongming and Wang Jin were quite disappointed when they heard this, but they couldn't think about it, so they could only nod in agreement.

The atmosphere fell silent again, and after half a cup of tea, Lu Xing suddenly spoke, "...... It seems that relying on us, the funding problem is difficult to solve, so it is better to ...... Let's invite outsiders to come in and participate in the shares, and the 4,000 taels of shares will be made up by the outsiders...... What do you think? ”

Saying this, Zhang Zhong, Chen Wei, Qian Dongming, and Wang Jin smiled bitterly.

They didn't think of this idea, they just didn't say it for the time being.

The introduction of foreign capital is complicated, and with their current situation, they may not be able to attract foreign investment.

They also knew that Lu Xing really had no choice but to propose this method.

At this time, they seriously think about it, and it seems that there is really no way out except this road.

The matter is serious, it is related to the future of the future, this move is the only choice, and they are all solemn at this time, each muttering, considering, thinking about how to discuss this matter.

“…… The introduction of foreign capital is not impossible, but it is also a method that has to be practiced at present...... It's just that there are two suggestions, one is that foreign shareholders should not hold key positions in the newspaper, and the other is that the proportion of shares should not exceed 20 percent......" Wang Jin groaned slightly, and took the lead in gesturing and said.

His suggestion is self-targeted.

There are only a few key positions in the newspaper, and if they are taken up by foreign shareholders, he and Wang Jin, shareholders who only account for 10% of the shares, may not be able to be ranked.

In any case, if you occupy a key position, you not only have authority, but also a high salary, how can you give it up.

Second, as long as the proportion of shares of foreign participation does not exceed 20%, the proportion of shares between him and Wang Jin will not decline.

This is something that he is particularly concerned about and cannot fail to mention.