What a businessman is, maybe people in this era have a little idea.

But why does business make money, and what does it mean for the country for businessmen to make money. Even how the state manages these businessmen or something, almost no one thinks about it. In many dynasties, this was actually a taboo.

First of all, the suppression of merchants by the imperial courts of all dynasties has always been very strong, and there are even cases where merchant families are not allowed to be officials. When discussing business and businessmen in public, it is best to have a somewhat contemptuous tone, otherwise you will not be able to highlight your 'high level'.

The second and most important thing is that behind the big merchants must be the family, and the family directly occupies the main share of the imperial court. In the feudal era of the world, what they earned was the money of the official family, and what they lost was their own money.

Therefore, it is natural to spare no effort to advise not to 'compete with the people for profit'. In fact, what is the people, Fang Yun only knows that in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the people did not seem to be the people, but the public scholars, and most of the ordinary people had names and surnames.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, it reached its peak, and commercial taxes were almost dispensable, and a country was maintained by agricultural taxes...... It's a miracle that it can last for so many years.

I don't know if there are similar books in other dynasties, anyway, in the history that Fang Yun knows, it seems that there are only two books about commerce, one is "Guanzi", and the other is "Salt and Iron Theory" of the Han Dynasty.

In fact, the latter is not a real business book, but a debate on the monopoly of strategic materials, and its only effect on the development of the country's economy is to lead to the continuous rise in the price of salt in later generations, and the common people can hardly eat official salt......

The former is not a real business book, and business is only a part of the book, and the length is relatively small.

In other words, after the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there were almost no books on commerce. However, there are many agricultural and mulberry or industrial works, such as "Four People's Moon Order", "Heavenly Creation", "Qi Min Yaoshu" and so on.

Fang Yun didn't want the country to go back to relying on agricultural taxes to get by, so it was important to guide public opinion. The most important. Or broaden the eyes of subordinates and discuss business directly in the open. He even promulgated laws and regulations such as the Patent Law to ensure the interests of inventors.

Late 191. After the madness of the year-end banquet, another form of madness ushered in under Fang Yun.

After Fang Yun taught him some knowledge in this area, Liu Wei also began to be interested in the economy, under the guidance of him and Fang Yun. Naturally, a trend has formed.

After all, who isn't curious when someone breaks a pottery bowl and can actually drive an industrial chain?

The results of the research, coupled with the cheapness of the paper, naturally led to an increase in related papers, and even literati visited relatives and friends, bragged to each other, and even quarreled with friends to the point of red-faced or something.

The final result was nearly 100 books on the economy in front of Fang Yun. Books about business.

The content may be similar, and most of it is derived from the article he gave earlier. He even cites scriptures, and even cites the content of "Pipe" to explain his own views.

"Kong Zhang, Hongchang, you have a mission! The rest of the work was put aside first, and they all came to help me take a look, and I thought the point of view was good, and I felt that it was pure plagiarism or the argument was not clear enough, or I threw it aside for nothing. Fang Yun pointed to the hundred books in front of him and called the two secretaries over.

Reading is a treat. Especially in antiquity, when there was no entertainment and there were enough books. Even since they can put their work aside, the two naturally have nothing to object, and they directly join the review process.

Probably influenced by Fang Yun's vernacular writing, many people voted for it. Therefore, the articles written are also biased towards vernacular Chinese. Even if you don't write vernacular, at least it's not as obscure as before. In the final analysis, it is the popularization and promotion of paper that allows literati and artists to finally let go of writing and not worry about the lack of space.

As for a small number of old stubborns, it is easier to deal with them, just not admit them. When the first sound film appeared. Chaplin didn't stick to his mime yet, and it turned out that at least not many people watch it now. After all, progress is the mainstream of the world, and the result of failing to keep up with the times is being eliminated.

It's just that Fang Yun's method is a little simple and rude, and he directly and violently promotes the progress of the times.

There were twenty books selected, and then Fang Yun conducted a second review, this time directly calling all the courtiers over. This review can be said to be both a learning and an expression of attitude.

After all, in order to select the best works, Fang Yun and all the civil and military forces under his command were involved in this matter, so that no matter how outsiders look at it, they can naturally appreciate the importance he attaches to this kind of work. The authors of these works will naturally feel honored.

In fact, at least three of them were from his courtiers, from Yu Xing, Lu Su and Zhen Yi. With this relationship, it is inevitable that they will pass through. Even if you can't say it, you can buy people's hearts with this.

"In the end, these ten books were selected, and the author was rewarded with ten gold each! In addition, the works are printed and sold, and all major cities must arrive! If you are not selected, you will be rewarded with five times to encourage you! Since the book had been selected, Fang Yun waved his hand and immediately announced the handling plan.

"General, it is already a great honor for the author to have his book published, is it a bit too much to give a reward? In addition, books that have not been sold are given bounties, which will inevitably be criticized. Ma Teng jumped out to object, because he was not Fang Yun's subordinate, and it was a formal occasion now, so he just called him by his official name.

"Shou Cheng doesn't know that the scholar's family background is not very good, and he is even more immersed in studying hard for fame, and his life is almost all run by his family. Although it is the norm in the world, if writing books and printing can exchange some income for them, at least it will not make them so embarrassed. To put it bluntly, General Ben just hopes that there will be more poor scholars, so that they can have the means of self-reliance, so that they can go further on the road of studying, and not worry about the problem of rice and grain. Fang Yun said righteously.

"I didn't expect the general to think so far, but he was humble Meng Lang." Ma Teng was stunned for a moment, and then apologized.

"But you reminded me! After the publication of this part of the book, a notice will be given to the world, and in the future, anyone who has outstanding works can be sent to Jinyang, and there is no problem after verification, and there is a value for printing. Then the big man helps them print and sell! Moreover, the author can also enjoy a stroke, so what...... Oh yes. It's called manuscript fee! Liu Wei also made a supplement to the trend.

"Your Majesty is benevolent!" Under Fang Yun's leadership, the ministers came out one after another to bow their heads.

"Your Majesty, the minister proposed to set up the "Hanhua Weekly", which collected current affairs and politics, explanations of imperial court policies, anecdotes and anecdotes of the world, and even some small stories. Every seven days, as a cycle, it is released to the public. The main role of the "Weekly News" is to let the people of the world know about the affairs of the world, so that they will not be ignorant of everything. Second, it is also convenient for us to guide public opinion and let public opinion change in the direction we need. You can even use it to make money to subsidize the treasury! Fang Yun reported.

"If it's really that good, then it can be handled. It's just that I don't know what this "Weekly" looks like and how it will be handled. So I hope you will bear more, General! Liu Wei also knew the interest, and directly delegated full authority to Fang Yun.

"Obey the order!" Fang Yun also had a tacit understanding. made a salute and took the power of running the newspaper into his hands.

As for who will be the editor-in-chief, he already has a plan. In fact, with the addition of Chen Lin, Ren Hongchang's secretary identity was challenged. The most important thing is that her writing is not good enough for Chen Lin. So more often, her profession is closer to that of a life secretary, but with Zhang Ning and Xie Yuan at home, she naturally doesn't need to put so much effort into it.

So how to arrange her new job so that she will not be so embarrassed is a problem. Besides, she is also her own concubine now. It is also appropriate to take care of it.

"Hongchang, I plan to hand over the position of editor-in-chief to you, do you think you can hold it?" Back in his office, Fang Yun called Ren Hongchang over. Said to her.

"This, the concubine has never been in contact with it, but I'm afraid it won't be able to handle it." Ren Hongchang was a little excited, but also a little panicked.

After all, this thing looks very lofty, and it also has the role of guiding public opinion, not everyone can play with it. One is not good. It will be a catastrophe at any time, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

"I can point you in the way, and I can set up a grass platform for you. As for how to develop and progress in the future, it is up to you to continue to improve. Believe in your own ability, I can appoint you to this position, naturally believe in your ability! Fang Yun smiled and handed her a Martial Spirit Pill.

This is Cui Yan's Martial Soul Dan, this guy is also unlucky, he was appointed as the minister of Qinghe, and he was captured by Han Meng soon after he took office. Originally, considering that he was also a historical figure, and he was a lieutenant, he planned to surrender. However, the attitude of this celebrity was too unpleasant, and he insulted Fang Yun's background many times, so he cut it directly.

The martial soul naturally became the martial soul pill, and it was originally the best choice for a subordinate, but Fang Yun still gave it to Ren Hongchang without hesitation. Without him, just because as a man, you must first be good to your own woman!

Besides, although Cui Yan's martial soul governing ability is not bad, he seems to be as good at clerical work as Chen Lin, so he deserves to give Ren Hongchang a well-deserved name. Besides, the newspaper is of great significance to Fang Yun's next in-depth reform, and even in all aspects in the future.

After his attributes were improved, Ren Hongchang also became much wiser, and being so valued by Fang Yun naturally hoped to be able to perform well.

Fang Yun was also very satisfied with this, and told all the things in the newspaper he knew. Seriously, he doesn't have much contact with newspapers, so most of the advice he can give comes from online articles. But more often than not, he doesn't look at the process very seriously, at most he knows a little bit about it.

Fortunately, Ren Hongchang's learning ability and ability to draw inferences from others are good, so he can make do with his post.

The only problem is the problem of the little story, others can play "Dream of Red Mansions" or "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", but Fang Yun is in a dilemma, either it is out of place, or he just doesn't know how to write it.

Finally, I clapped my hands violently, and there we were!

If you can't write the original version, can't you still play the TV series version?

So he went directly to the "Fengshen List", and he had to listen to him while trying to find a way to improve the story Chen Lin...... (To be continued.) )

PS: Newspapers appeared, and there were actually printing presses and new papermaking techniques, so it's a bit unreasonable not to have a horse early.