"Mingli Bao" is an unprecedented novelty, and the criticism and accusations in the newspaper are even more new, so as for the reaction of the Ministry of Industry, in fact, many people are watching and preparing to use it as a model for research. This time it's the Ministry of Industry, so maybe next time it will be someone's turn.

In the side flower hall next to the Shangshu lobby in the backyard of the Ministry of Industry, the three officials of the Ministry of Industry, that is, Lord Shangshu Hu, Lord Qin of the Left Waiter, and Lord Lang Chao of the Right Waiter were all present, and they all had a copy of today's "Mingli Bao" at hand. Yes, it is the "Mingli Bao" that ridiculed the Ministry of Industry for "ruling for 300 years without doing anything" on the streets of Jingshi on the front page.

At this time, Hu Laoshangshu and Qin Shilang did not speak, only Chao Shilang said angrily: "The affairs of my Ministry of Industry are cumbersome, and they are also among the best among the six!" Colleagues from top to bottom are conscientious and hard-working, how can they allow others to wantonly smear and slander! ”

Qin Shilang sighed, "Although what the newspaper said is biased, it is also somewhat reasonable, the current situation of Jingshi Street, isn't it clear to my generation." If it's purely fabricated, then don't worry, but it's plausible, and it seems reasonable to outsiders. In any case, our Ministry of Industry is also the yamen in charge of Jingshi Street, and it is not without reason that it was caught and blamed. ”

Chao Shilang was not convinced: "There are many things that should be done, but my generation's energy is limited, so I can only choose its priorities." Who can take care of everything without missing anything? The street is complicated and has many origins, how can it be done simply? ”

Hu Laoshang coughed a few times, preventing the two waiters from continuing to discuss, "You two are arguing that it is useless, this newspaper has spread, and the most important thing now is how to deal with it." ”

At this moment, suddenly a doorman came to report with a post: "The imperial envoy of the right inspection school is here, Master Li. ”

The three of them glanced at each other, a little bit of Cao Cao. They can all be sure that Li You is here this time. It must also be for the sake of the newspaper. Lao Shangshu said to the door officer: "Please!" ”

But he said that Li You came this time. Naturally, it is to "communicate" with the Ministry of Industry. It is said that he doesn't have to be so active, and even if he wants to communicate, he doesn't have to come in person, at most it is enough to let Editor-in-Chief Cui come once. But it can't be. The newspaper is a grass creation, and the rules are also a grass creation, and everything depends on him to set standards. A lot of things have to be done by yourself.

Master Li entered the flower hall, saluted the three of them, and sat down in the guest seat. I heard Hu Laoshangshu ask lightly: "Why did Master Li come?" ”

Li You smiled, "I came here to report the matter of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Industry, and this official wants to explain this." First of all, please know that to report the truth based on public opinion, it is necessary to write about the people's feelings, express the voice of the people, open up the people's words, and be the adviser of the imperial court. In the past, Emperor Taizu's holy edict also had such a spirit, so it was the first to write to the people, and this newspaper will follow suit. What do you think you mean by this? ”

Seeing that the three of them were silent. Li You had no choice but to continue: "So. The accusations against the Ministry of Industry in the Ming Li newspaper are not because the officials or the people in this newspaper have any personal enmity against the public. It's just a reflection of public opinion. At present, the people of Beijing have been suffering from the streets for a long time, so this newspaper will make a statement on their behalf, and hope that the public will understand out of public intentions. As the old saying goes, if you hear it, you will be happy, choose its good ones and follow them, and encourage the public. ”

"Of course, if the princes have resentment and bitterness, it is not impossible." Li You turned his head and said his true intention: "This newspaper not only speaks for the people, but it is also open to the imperial court. If you have a different idea, you can also write an article to publicize it, and this newspaper can also publish it. ”

Li You's original intention was to guide the Ministry of Industry to set an example and set rules for similar things in the future, so he didn't charge money this time, which can be regarded as cultivating market habits. Otherwise, according to the price in Li You's mind, the price of Yamen's publications is the most expensive, and fifty taels of silver will be charged for a thousand words.

Qin Shilang sneered a few times, "Lord Li, this is really cheap and good!" You have issued a document to reprimand the Ministry for no reason, and now you want the Ministry to write another article to defend it, what kind of truth is this? If you have made a rule, do you have to do it according to the rules? ”

Li You persuaded: "Lord Qin doesn't have to be so excited, you have to treat public opinion correctly..."

Before Li You finished speaking, Qin Shilang said again: "Even if you want to argue, the headquarters should explain to the Son of Heaven, so why do you need to ask reasonably!" ”

Li You was about to say something, but the other Chao Shilang next to him became even more intense, "What is there to explain about this matter!" Since the headquarters is so unbearable, we will beg the bones of the Son of Heaven together! Don't worry about it! ”

The two waiters were arguing and didn't give Li You face, in their opinion, this time it was really Li You who had nothing to do and was bullied, which was unbearable! Hu Shangshu did not stop him, and let the two deputies be aggressive.

"Listen to me, and you must treat public opinion correctly." Li You was not angry, and persuaded bitterly: "A newspaper is a newspaper, and the court is a court, how can the princes be confused?" What the newspaper said was just a discussion on behalf of public opinion, and it had nothing to do with the imperial court, so it can be said that this was not a matter of officialdom. The two of them were going to play to the Son of Heaven, but they were puzzled, what did this mean? ”

When the two waiters on the left and right of the Ministry of Engineering heard Li You's words, they were stunned and speechless. Yes, the newspaper is noisy for a few words, it is neither a song nor a scientific staff, and it has nothing to do with any officialdom procedure, so what reason do they have to defend themselves to the Son of Heaven or resign?

It can only be said that when they saw the newspaper accusations, they subconsciously handled the impeachment procedure without following the precedent, but forgot that this is not a matter of officialdom at all. It is simply very inexplicable to defend the Son of Heaven, and it is not that the Son of Heaven accepted someone else's bullet stamp, nor is it that the Son of Heaven holds himself accountable.

In the final analysis, this is just an article printed in the newspaper, is it necessary to mobilize the people to defend themselves in the court? That would be a sign of weakness.

Looking at the two speechless people, Li You said again: "Therefore, if you want to play, it is out of place, and you will sincerely persuade you to solve the bell and tie the bell, and the most appropriate way is to write in this newspaper." ”

Qin Shilang and Chao Shilang are still speechless, if so, it will be a bit of a bow to "Mingli Bao", and they can't accept it psychologically for a while.

Since Li You came in, Lao Shangshu, who had been silent, suddenly spoke, "Master Li, listening to your words, it is better to read for ten years, and the old man suddenly realized some truths. ”

Li You said modestly: "What does the boss have to say? ”

"According to the old man's thoughts, your newspaper is actually equivalent to a discussion on the streets, but it is printed on paper and uploaded to the public. Since it is said that it is public opinion on paper, and it has nothing to do with the government affairs of the imperial court, what impact will it have on our generation? If we let the accusations be made, our generation just ignores them, what is the impact? Could it be that you, Lord Li, would still take a few sentences from the newspaper and use them as an impeachment prelude? ”

The old man's reaction was quite fast, and Li You said helplessly: "This can't be, how can you be such a person chasing after the wind and shadows..."

Hu Shangshu picked up the teacup, "Master Li said that the correct treatment of public opinion, presumably that's it." ”

The voice outside the words was about to expel the guests, Li You shook his head and got up to leave. He secretly regretted in his heart that he didn't bluff Hu Shangshu this time.

But if they don't care about "public opinion" like the Ministry of Industry, then what is the use of his hard work to run a newspaper? So Master Li had no choice but to implement the plan. After leaving the Ministry of Works, he commanded his entourage: "Go to the Ten Kings' Mansion!" ”

Half an hour later, when he saw the eldest princess of Guide, Li You was nagged again, mainly complaining that he, the "teacher", was too derelict in his duties and affected Zhu Liu's early childhood education.

After enduring it, Li You said, "I came here today to tell you the story of my time in Suzhou Mansion. ”

It's a trick again, and the eldest princess of Guide is a little aesthetically tired about this, but in retrospect, even so, she still eats his routines repeatedly. took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and asked lazily: "What do you have to talk about in Suzhou Mansion?" It's not going to talk about how you outwit Lord Shi. ”

"It's really smart!" Li You was pleasantly surprised: "How did you guess?" ”

"What exactly do you want to say? Hurry up. The eldest princess suddenly raised her leg and kicked Li You. As an old husband and wife, of course Master Li knew that this was some kind of code, and spring had arrived.

"When I was in Suzhou Mansion, I was just a small seven-rank pusher, and the reason why I was able to fight with Shi Shenzheng at that time was to rely on public opinion, which is called hijacking public opinion." Li You said succinctly: "Now the Son of Heaven also has such an opportunity in front of him..."

After hearing this, Guide Chitose was dumbfounded and muttered: "You have gone to great lengths, is that why you are doing this?" How do you come up with any of this? Now I really believe that you are a genius for power. ”

Turning over again, the eldest princess excitedly pressed Li You under her, "No! Mingli Bao will be supervised by the Shaofu in the future! ”

"You woman is so greedy! Eat my lesson! Li You exerted his strength, returned to the top, lowered his head and ate...

The next day is the Great Morning Day, and according to the custom, there is also the Wenhua Palace. Jinghe Tianzi ascended to the throne, and after the ministers finished worshipping, they began to discuss various state affairs.

After about an hour, when everything was over, the Son of Heaven suddenly asked, "Have you read yesterday's new newspaper?" ”

Xu Shoufu replied on behalf of the hundred officials: "There are two kinds of newspapers, and the ministers have read them. ”

Jinghe Tianzi sighed with emotion: "I read the homepage of Mingli Newspaper and was very emotional. I live in the deep palace, and I don't want the people outside the palace to have such difficulties. ”

"Your Majesty is merciful, this is the blessing of the Ming Dynasty!" Xu Shoufu replied very formulaically.

Jinghe Tianzi took out the newspaper from his sleeve, handed it to the internal supervisor next to him, and told the ministers: "The imperial court must treat public opinion correctly, I made instructions in the newspaper, and the Ministry of Industry accepted the order." ”

Instructions? What is it? The ministers looked at each other. In the existing fixed procedure for the approval of the cantata, there is no such form as a newspaper comment.

The internal supervisor took the newspaper and went down to His Majesty, and Hu Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry hurriedly stepped forward to receive the order. He took the newspaper and looked down, it read "The Ministry of Industry has drawn up the handling of the regulations", and it was also covered with the bright red seal of the Son of Heaven.

What's going on? Is such a decree legitimate?