Chapter Nine: 'Starlight Daily' Sets Sail (Part I)
In the puzzled eyes of the employees, Xijun announced; First of all, I would like to have the good news that from today, everyone's wages will increase by 10 percent! ''Isn't it!'' Salary increase without layoffs? ’...... Hearing the words of the new boss, everyone was a little incredulous, and after repeated confirmation, they couldn't help but shout anymore, looking at Yu Xijun with burning eyes.
This effect is very good, mobilizing the enthusiasm of everyone, and making the newspaper industry full of vitality and vitality! Throw the radish out, and then it's a stick! Saying goes; The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Xijun thought for a moment and said; 'Why should I give you a raise?' My money doesn't come from the wind, either. So don't sit back and relax, in my opinion, if you want to eat this bowl of rice well, you must have enough value. If you let me know that you are not qualified for this salary, then I am embarrassed and go back where you came from. I don't raise idlers here, nor do I raise moths that are waiting to die! I'm sure there are many people who need this job. Of course, you don't have to worry about me laying off employees, do your job well, and I'll be satisfied! Also, it was my first time running a newspaper, so we could learn from each other and make progress together! I decided to establish a bonus system in addition to the basic salary. As long as you contribute enough to the newspaper, you can get an extra reward! Did you all get it? ’
'Got it. The employee shouted excitedly! 'Hmm,' Xijun nodded and said, 'Now everyone can go back to their respective posts and work in peace!' The heads of various departments came to my office for a meeting. ’
took Lawyer Lin into the office and watched the seven employees come one after another. Said; 'Let's briefly introduce yourself, I can get to know each other so that I can start my work!' Let's start from left to right. ’
'Boss, my name is Zhang Cheng. The 40-year-old has been working at the newspaper for 10 years and has been in charge of the finance department. ’
'Boss, my name is Li Zhong. The 38-year-old has worked for the newspaper for 15 years, and now serves as the head of the newspaper's information department, responsible for collecting and soliciting articles, and managing some text reporters and photojournalists. ’
'Boss, my name is Wang Bing. The 42-year-old has worked in the newspaper for 20 years, and now serves as the head of the newspaper's editorial department, responsible for text editing processing, commenting on news, art editing, and proofreading and typesetting for photo editing. ’
Boss, my name is Zhao Wu, 36 years old this year, I have worked in the newspaper for 12 years, and now I am the head of the newspaper distribution department, the department is responsible for the distribution of the newspaper, and there are 3 regular employees and 2 amateur employees under my hands.
'Boss, my name is Qian Zhongfa and I am 36 years old. He has been working in the newspaper for seven years, and now he is the head of the newspaper's communication department, responsible for the newspaper's communication and implementation of the publicity and reporting plan. There is also the construction of an external team of journalists and communications underneath the colleagues. ’
'Hello boss, my name is Sun Xiaoyu and I am 26 years old this year. He worked in the newspaper for four years and served as the head of the newspaper's advertising department, where he was responsible for receiving advertising business and producing advertising business. The newspaper is inefficient, and there is only one incumbent under it! ’
'Hello boss, my name is Zhou Qing and I am 50 years old this year. He worked in a newspaper for 30 years. As the head of the printing department, responsible for the printing of the newspaper! ’
After several people took turns to introduce, Xijun nodded and roughly wrote it down. It is worthy of an old newspaper, although the sparrow is small, the department managers are also very experienced, and Xijun is very satisfied. In this case, Xijun can reform the newspaper with his hands and feet!
Then it's time to announce your plans......
First of all, I decided to set up a legal department. Lawyer Lin next to me will serve as the head of the legal department, and the staff will recruit two people first! Everyone is welcome!' Bang Bang Bang ...... After a round of applause, Lawyer Lin stood up and said; "Hello everyone, my name is Lin Feng and I am 26 years old this year. Graduated from the University of Cambridge with a master's degree in law, I have just returned to China, and I will work in the same unit as you in the future, please take care of me. ’
Xijun waved his hand to signal quietness, and continued; Second, when I bought the newspaper, I already learned about the situation of the newspaper from Mr. Lin. Let me first say my personal opinion, the newspaper is very problematic, and it has reached a critical moment of life and death. Reform must be carried out, if you don't reform, it is a dead end, either the flowers will bloom and you will be rich, or you will be rich, you can choose one! ’
Everyone trembled when they heard the boss's words, and said loudly; 'Surely the flowers will bloom and be rich!' They also clearly understood the seriousness of the problem. It's just that the boss didn't care about it before, and they didn't want to assert it. All of them are professionals with more or less insights! Then look at the new boss with expectant eyes, hoping that the new boss will bring them to blossom and become rich together!
Xi Jun looked at everyone and said with satisfaction; 'Very good, we are all the pillars of the family, we can't lose our jobs, the whole family is counting on us! So we are only allowed to succeed, not to fail. In case you don't know, I bought this newspaper to publish my own novels. But now I want to carry him forward! ’
'Whoa'..........' several people exchanged heads!!
I know you're amazed because I've been humiliated in another newspaper! The face is earned by oneself, and the face is given by others. So I hope everyone will work together to make the first day of Hong Kong Island! Is there confidence? Xijun asked loudly.
'......Yes,' the crowd replied.
Now I will assign the task, Lin Feng, you go to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau tomorrow to re-register the newspaper, change the newspaper to Xingguang Newspaper Company, and the newspaper will be called "Xingguang Daily", which means that the newspaper should be sprinkled all over the world like starlight, like a spark that can start a prairie fire. ’
'Okay boss,' Lin Feng replied.
'Department of Public Information, quadruple for me. I want you to keep in touch at all times and not miss a little bit of trouble. The remaining departments will double the number of people, and I will be paid enough to attract talent. Then he took out the manuscript of the novel and blew the lamp to circulate it.
Xijun is busy these days and has only written the first volume, but it is enough to attract everyone's attention.
After a while, Wang Bing, the editorial minister, asked; 'Boss, did you really write this?' This novel is an absolute hit. Xijun threw him a blank eye.
Said; 'I was given the staff from the Communications Department to set up staff in RB, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. With limited funds, they first went to some reporters to collect news, and later set up branch offices of newspapers to collect international news. ’
'Okay, boss. Qian Zhongfa replied consciously.
'Sun Xiaoyu, you can briefly talk about the advertising revenue of the newspaper. Before he finished speaking, Yu Xijun felt a burst of bad luck...... The newspaper is too old, the popularity is small, and the advertisements on it are all adult products, either hanging a hundred pounds, or the golden gun does not fall...... What's even more sad is that the stable income is on a long-term store. And the next month I gave up advertising......
Fortunately, they are not regular enterprises, and they were directly cut by Xijun! It will be republished from next month.
'Zhou Qing, you must ensure that the machine is in good condition, I have a plan. It is necessary to ensure that 300,000 newspapers can be printed every day to meet the requirements! Xijun said solemnly.
'Rest assured, boss, this printing house. Just like my children, every one of them is regularly maintained! At full capacity, up to 400,000 newspapers can be printed every day! Zhou Qing replied.
Xijun nodded with satisfaction and said; Now the most important thing is the design of the newspaper section. I decided to add an international news section, a finance module, and a fiction section. The International News and Communication Department and the editorial department should communicate in a timely manner, and the finance department will go to Hong Kong Island University to find a finance professor to write some opinions, and Hong Kong Island people are still relatively popular in stock speculation! Needless to say, novels! The advertisement was changed to a monthly rent, and the rent accounted for 100,000 Hong Kong dollars. Do you have any suggestions for you? ’
'Boss, so many newspapers. How do we sell it? The kiosk doesn't necessarily receive it! Zhao Wu said with a bitter face.
'Whoever says I'm going to sell, I'm giving it away.' The new official took office with three fires, and the newspaper opened for free for three days. Xijun looked at Zhao Wu with a smile and said. 'How long does it take to get a newspaper template ready?' Xijun looked at Wang Bing and asked.
'Boss, the newspaper is just adding a few modules. After summarizing the subject matter, there is no difficulty. It's just that international news has to buy a few issues. Nothing else! It can be done in a day. Wang Bing replied.
At this time, Finance Minister Zhang Cheng said with a sad face; 'Boss, you're so extended. Lack of funds! Moreover, the newspaper is free for three days, and 100,000 copies are given away a day, which is a loss of 20,000 Hong Kong dollars! (Between 1920 and 1940, the price of a newspaper rose from one cent to one dime, and from one dime to one dollar from 1940 to 1980.) It's 1978 now, and it's about $0.3)'