In the lobby of the Xiangshan County Popular Literature Starting Point Society, Zhang Yifan sat in the main seat and looked at several people in front of him.

Luo Guanzhong was naturally there, he wrote a letter, called friends, and recruited his master Shi Nai'an's second brother Shi Yancai, and Shi Nai'an's grandson Shi Wenyu.

The Shi family is actually a family of "talking", and it is passed down to the world by "speaking".

What is talking?

In fact, it is the commentary of later generations, the legend says that King Zhouzhuang is the originator of the mountain, rising in the Tang Dynasty, initially to comment on Buddhist classics, and later changed to popular stories.

In fact, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Water Margin" were both scripts of speech at the beginning. Among them, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is "Quanxiang Pinghua Three Kingdoms", and "Water Margin" is "Drunkard's Conversation".

Needless to say, Shi Yancai and Shi Wenyu are both good at "talking", and their level is not as good as that. However, as far as writing is concerned, it is certainly not as good as Luo Guanzhong.

Even such a powerful person as Luo Guanzhong was about to starve to death when he wrote a book at the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, let alone the two of them.

The two of them are still a little apprehensive about being able to enter the Xiangshan County Popular Literature Starting Point Society and become one of them.

No, not long after I came, I was a little nervous when I saw the colt and the princess coming over and solemnly going to a meeting, and sat there, and the butt was only half sitting.

For these, Zhang Yifan saw it in his eyes, and said with a smile: "I came here today, mainly thinking that the two newcomers felt that they had not shown their talents, so I thought about reorganizing the starting point of popular literature in Xiangshan County." ”

As soon as they heard this, Shi Yancai and Shi Wenyu's faces turned pale, and they suddenly showed a trace of despair.

The treatment here, for them, is really very good. Not to mention worry-free food and clothing, if you write well, you can still save money. Not to mention, if you live here for a year, you are a non-farmer in the Xiangshan County register.

But they also knew that even Luo Guanzhong was likely to make the Starting Point Society lose money, let alone them.

Who will do the loss-making thing?

When Luo Guanzhong heard this, he was also uneasy, and when he was about to speak, he saw Zhang Yifan smiling and signaling with his hand and said, "A few of you will listen to me first!" ”

Hearing this, several people had no choice but to stop talking. In fact, even Zhu Jingjing didn't know what Zhang Yifan was going to do, so he was pulled here.

Therefore, she listened curiously, too.

I only heard Zhang Yifan continue: "Under the starting point club, I am going to set up an author department and a rap department. This rap club is the kind of talking, but the specific form needs to be changed, it's like this......"

As soon as they heard this, the two members of the Shi family breathed a sigh of relief, this is their specialty, even if the form changes, they are not afraid.

Zhang Yifan said and said, and personally demonstrated a plot in "Three Heroes and Five Righteousness", how to comment on the story.

At this time, "speaking" is also combined with the music art of blowing, playing and singing, and the founder of the actual storytelling is Liu Jingting in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, which was originally only a part of the art of rapping, called "string book", and then when it was later Zhongxing, it was the kind of Tian family.

As far as Zhang Yifan is concerned, he thinks that storytelling is storytelling, mainly based on storytelling, plus blowing, playing and singing, which is a bit noisy.

Perhaps it is also for this reason that storytelling will eventually evolve into storytelling in later generations.

At this time, Zhang Yifan looked at the two Shi family and said, "You two will see if you can change the story to the kind I just demonstrated." For the time being, I will focus on "Popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Three Heroes and Five Righteousness", and go to Xiangshanju to tell stories. ”

He is even more boss than the boss of later generations, how dare the two Shi family object, and nodded hurriedly. Among them, the younger Shi Wenyu was fine, but the older Shi Yancai hesitated for a moment and said: "Master Horse, this kind of work of showing up and singing, whether it is done by a villain, he is still young, our Shi family thinks about it...... I wonder if he can have a ...... one day."

As soon as Zhang Yifan heard it, he heard it, and immediately said with a smile: "You can rest assured that in Xiangshan County, this kind of nationality is not cheap, if you can win the recognition of the audience, and the more people who recognize, the more likely you are to get an official position in the future!" ”

When Shi Yancai heard this, he was dumbfounded, and said with a look of disbelief: "How is it possible? ”

Luo Guanzhong also didn't believe it, because in other parts of the Ming Dynasty, these belonged to the lowly family.

Zhang Yifan saw that they didn't believe it, so he smiled and said to them: "Think about it, as long as you tell a story, it is all positive energy, and it is a story of loyalty to the monarch and heroism and chivalry, what is this, encouraging people to be kind, this is a good thing!" It is also needed by the imperial court! ”

Speaking of this, he paused and then said: "I have mentioned similar things to the crown prince and the emperor last year, although there is no movement now, but I believe that the imperial court will definitely attach importance to it in the future, and even set up a special official position to do this." ”

When Zhang Yifan mentioned the matter of public opinion control, it was ranked after the promotion of education for all. In fact, it is necessary to solve the problem of food and clothing first, and then pursue spirituality.

Here in Xiangshan County, there must be no problem with food and clothing, so there will be a demand for public opinion control earlier than the imperial court.

What Zhang Yifan wants to do is to guide people's morale through this kind of storytelling that can be understood regardless of whether they are illiterate or not, so as to avoid problems in the atmosphere of Xiangshan County in the process of rapid economic development.

"Popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is loyalty, loyalty to the country; "Three Heroes and Five Righteousness" is chivalrous, protecting the public, punishing corrupt officials and bullies.

After Zhang Yifan explained this to them in detail, he said in an affirmative tone: "As long as you do a good job, I can recommend you to the emperor." Even if it's far away, let's just be realistic, Xiangshanju will give you an appearance fee, one hundred wen at a time, thirty days a month, two in the morning and evening, that's six dollars, and then fifty-fifty with the starting point club, how about it? ”

Six yuan a month, even if it is divided between two people, you have to pay the money to the starting point club, but after working so busy for one or two years, you can buy a good house in Xiangshan County.

Therefore, as soon as he heard this price, Shi Wenyu didn't wait for his uncle to say, he stood up directly to Zhang Yifan, and said in surprise: "Master Ma, I'll do it, I'll do it!" ”

Shi Yancai, on his side, did not object again.

On the contrary, Luo Guanzhong, a little uneasy, stood up and said to Zhang Yifan: "Master Ma, we have already let you break the bank if we eat and live here for free, and if you pay like this, we will ...... We ......"

"Hahaha......" When Zhang Yifan heard this, he immediately laughed and said: "Old Luo, do you think I will lose money by doing this?"

Luo Guanzhong listened, didn't answer, just looked at Zhang Yifan and didn't speak. However, his face was unmistakably clear that the colt was at a loss.

The books he had written before had been printed and sold in bookstores, and he had gone to squat himself, and found that no one cared about them at all.

On the other side of the library, there were people who borrowed it, but it was not as popular as the books written by the horses.

Therefore, Luo Guan Center knows very well that this is still the horse raising himself at his own expense. Now with the addition of the teacher's family, it is even more expensive.

Soon there will be an appearance fee to give 100 wen once, this is not clear to take care of!

A middle-aged laborer who works in Xiangshan County for a day is only the upper limit of 30 Wen, and the ordinary one is only 15 to 20 Wen.

The two Shi family thought that they had a good relationship with the horse. But Luo Guanzhong himself knew that he and the horse had never seen each other before.

This kind of kindness made him feel a little unable to repay it.

At this time, Zhang Yifan looked at his expression and explained with a smile: "I have confidence in the book of the two of us, after the lecture in Xiangshanju will definitely attract customers over there to eat under the same conditions, which will increase the flow of customers." There should even be people who choose Xiangshanju to eat specifically for listening to the storytelling, so that Xiangshanju can make more money, which is the credit of the storytelling. ”

Speaking of this, he paused and then said: "In addition, many people can't wait to listen to the rest of the story, and if they are literate, they will buy books to read." In this way, the sales of our books will also go up. It is equivalent to saying that when the two Shi family go to comment on the book, it is an opportunity to give our book a wide publicity. Look, I'm going to break the bank? I'm making money, right? ”

Luo Guanzhong: "......"

The two Shi families: "......"

None of them had ever seen that the horse had told so many ways from an ordinary thing, which made them feel empowered: could it still be like this?

If it were Zhu Biao or Zhu Di, it would be strange to see them. Because they have heard too much and are numb, even if Zhang Yifan says that he can conjure a big living person, he will not be too surprised.

By the way, there is another person who is also immune, that is, Zhu Jingjing. No, she just listened there, smiling, not surprised at all.

Zhang Yifan looked at them, and then said: "This starting point of popular literature, I want to run it for a long time and pass it on to future generations. Therefore, it is unrealistic for me to subsidize money all the time, so if you want the starting point society to make money, you work hard, even if there is no result on my father's side, I will run this starting point society well and give you a wealth that is enough to pass on the family. ”

He really thinks so, there is Luo Guanzhong, and he is there, what classic works are not? In the future, this popular literature starting point will operate as a joint-stock company, isn't it okay!

It is also for this reason that he did not set this starting point as an official office.

When Zhang Yifan said this, he turned his head to look at his daughter-in-law and said, "In the future, this starting point club will be managed by you." It is managed and booked like those government-run factories. You recruit some female workers with good voices, put them in the rap department, make up some popular songs to sing, and publicize our popular literature starting point club and the content that the county government needs to promote. ”

Zhu Jingjing listened, and suddenly his eyes lit up and said, "That's what you sometimes sing?" ”

She listened to Zhang Yifan sing songs sometimes, there are various types, she follows and learns, and she will learn as soon as she learns. Now that Zhang Yifan said this, he immediately understood, it was a popular tune, no wonder it was so easy to understand and easy to sing, which was different from what she had heard before.

Zhang Yifan listened, nodded and said: "Yes, that's the kind of thing, I'll teach you later, and you will hand it over to those female workers." ”

Speaking of this, he glanced at the two Shi family, and then continued: "There are also a few men." If you practice well, you can earn money from the county government next month! ”

Zhu Jingjing: "......"

The money of the county government is not up to the husband.

………………

A little earlier, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was in Nanjing, ordered the selection of officials regardless of qualifications.

He said: "The imperial court is waiting for the people of the world, and the qualifications are set for the common people. If there are talents, how can they stick to this? In the future, if the officials have the ability to occupy a lower position, they should not be promoted, regardless of qualifications. ”

The reason why this is the case is that there are too few talents, which makes Zhu Yuanzhang a little anxious, and he has to make it clear that as long as it is talented, don't stick to qualifications or anything, quickly recommend it, and those that should be reused will be reused.

Perhaps based on this, Zhu Yuanzhang decided on the revised version of "Hongwu Zhengyun" in advance of the original history.

In the Wenhua Hall of the Forbidden City, Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon chair, and beside him, the crown prince Zhu Biao was standing.

At the bottom, there is a large group of people standing, and the person at the head is the first hero of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the Korean prince Li Shanchang. In addition, there are Hanlin Bachelor Chengzhi, Song Lian, Guozi Siye Le Shaofeng, as well as Wang Xi, Li Shuyun, Zhu You, Zhao Xun, Zhu Lian, Qu Zhuang, Zou Mengda, Sun Rui, Answer, etc.

I only heard Zhu Yuanzhang look at them, and said with a serious expression: "There is news from Xiangshan County, the number of registered people in Xiangshan County has reached 150,000, and there are more than 100,000 people, and the population of Xiangshan County is nearly 300,000, which is really incredible." I'm looking forward to what it will be like when the three-year agreement expires. Therefore, although I would like to bring the horse back, I will have to wait until the three-year period is over! ”

Li Shanchang and the others listened, and they didn't know what the emperor meant by this?

At the beginning, Li Shanchang found that these people behind him were all officials who compiled the latest version of "Hongwu Zhengyun", he thought it was related to "Hongwu Zhengyun", but he didn't expect that the emperor was talking about Xiangshan County as soon as he opened his mouth.

Xiangshan County, with a population of 300,000, is indeed a bit appalling if it is true.

In the past, the Jingshi didn't believe the rumors of Xiangshan County, but since the prince went to Xiangshan County last year, he has endorsed Xiangshan County. But this time, it's more and more exaggerated.

Thinking about this, Li Shanchang couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart, could it be that the emperor still sent someone to verify, so he summoned him?

But after thinking about it, he felt that it was wrong, because although the emperor's words sounded shocking, there was no kind of questioning.

With this in mind, he remained silent, stood with his hands down, and continued to be a listener.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the courtiers below, and continued: "Last year, the horse put forward a proposal to let the people of the Ming Dynasty read and write, and implemented it in Xiangshan County. I support this kind of edification of the world. Therefore......"

Speaking of this, he paused, and did not immediately speak, but glanced at the people below again: "I sent Qing and others to Xiangshan County to observe first, and see how Xiangshan County is carrying out indoctrination?" By the way, I also discussed with the horse how to educate the world more easily and conveniently, so that my people can read and write. There are two things that need to be done by Qing and others in Xiangshan County. ”

"First, phonetic and paraphrased Chinese characters; Second, simplify Chinese characters to facilitate literacy and writing. These two things were all proposed by the concubine, and Qing and others discussed one or two after they went. At least the first draft must be finalized before returning to Beijing. ”

When Zhu Yuanzhang said this, he looked at Li Shanchang and said in a cordial tone: "Li Qing is the arm that I attach the most importance to, and such a major event is related to the society of the Ming Dynasty and future generations, and it must be watched by Qing." ”

Hearing this, Li Shanchang finally understood, it turned out that the emperor said so much, in fact, it was inconvenient for his son-in-law to come to Beijing, and asked him to take these officials to Xiangshan County, so far away to discuss things with the horses!

Seriously, Li Shanchang was very reluctant in his heart.

He is the first hero of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and he is a lot older, so he didn't let the boy come over, but asked him to lead the team over, which is really unreasonable!

However, he can only say this in his heart.

But at the same time, Li Shanchang was also very curious in his heart, that Xiangshan County really became so prosperous? Even though his cronies had confirmed it, he was still a little incredulous.

In that case, take this opportunity to take a look, at least seeing is believing!

If the horse has exaggerated his political achievements, he can't hide it from others, at least Li Shanchang has this self-confidence, just that kid from Liujia Village, don't think you can hide it from his eyes.

Once this achievement is actually fake......

Thinking of this, Li Shanchang couldn't help but sneer in his heart. Because he knew that the emperor in front of him hated him the most, that someone lied to him!

Even if it is his son-in-law, a popular colt, if the emperor confirms that this colt has deceived him, he will definitely not give him good fruit to eat!

Thinking about it this way, Li Shanchang is a little looking forward to it, maybe he should really go to Xiangshan County for a walk!

Thinking so in his heart, he respectfully replied: "The old minister has the order! ”

The officials behind Li Shanchang listened, except for Song Lian, in fact, they all have the same meaning, you can take this opportunity to go and see what the legendary Xiangshan County is like?

Therefore, they all followed the decree together.

So, three days later, Li Shanchang led such a large group of officials to the south and headed for Xiangshan County.

This is completely different from the previous name of the prince going south to "go to relatives", it is a private matter, and this is a public matter, and it is also the first time that the imperial court has officially sent officials to Xiangshan County.

I have to say that Xiangshan County has once again attracted the attention of the world. Not only inside and outside the court, but also ordinary people, they also began to eat melons in Xiangshan County.

On the folk side, most of them don't believe in the legends of Xiangshan County. There are also those local governments, based on their own cognition, they also don't believe that there will be such a big change in Xiangshan County.

At the same time, it also drove some people to follow south to Xiangshan County to see the situation.

Xiangshan County is becoming more and more famous!

Before Li Shanchang's team set off, Fang Xiaoru had already set off one step ahead of them, and was ordered to go to Xiangshan County to obey the dispatch of the horses. By the way, he was ready to assist the horses in receiving this large team of officials.