The predecessor of Di Bao first began in the Western Han Dynasty.

The Western Han Dynasty implemented a parallel system of counties and states, and each county had an office in the capital city of Chang'an, which was called "Di" and sent a permanent representative.

The delegates stationed in the station needed to transcribe a series of important news, such as the emperor's edicts, the speeches of the ministers, and the appointment, dismissal, and transfer of relevant officials, word for word, and then send them to the territories as soon as possible.

The first official newspaper in the true sense of the word only appeared during the Tang Dynasty, but at that time it was only for local officials.

In the Song Dynasty, because of the surge in readers, there were more literate and hyphenated people than in the Sui and Tang dynasties, and these people became the main consumers of Di Bao.

Even, he also gave birth to a profession, a newspaper reader.

There are many people who don't know how to read, or don't know much, but they want to read the newspapers and tabloids to learn about various current political news and interesting anecdotes about the bustling city of Tokyo.

What to do?

The newspaper reader came into being.

Usually, dozens of people get together, each of them pays a penny, and asks the newspaper reader to read it to them.

Many down-and-out scholars make a living from this and support their families.

It was also discovered that Di Bao was profitable, so it gave birth to countless tabloids.

Han Zhen ran a newspaper, not to make money.

Even he has already thought about investing a million yuan a year.

It is only for propaganda and is used as a weapon of public opinion.

Don't underestimate Di Bao, in ancient times when there was a lack of information dissemination, Di Bao was the only channel for readers and people in the market to understand the outside world.

Mastering Dibao is equivalent to mastering the right to speak in public opinion.

In the subtle way, guide the thoughts of the people and readers.

"Di Bao?"

Ma Yundi frowned slightly, obviously not looking down on this errand.

Naturally, he didn't dare to refuse openly, and said euphemistically: "The county magistrate, I have never been in contact with the Di Bao in my humble position, and I am worried that it will ruin the county magistrate's plan." ”

Seeing this, Han Zhen couldn't help but shake his head secretly.

The Ma family is also Ma Yanmin is a character, except for Ma Shuyao, who has some aura in the children and grandchildren, the rest of the people are mediocre in qualifications.

But that's fine, a mediocre Ma family can save a lot of trouble in the future.

Thinking of this, Han Zhen didn't bother to waste his words to explain, and ordered: "It's okay, I believe in your talent." I now order you to be the director of the Academy, and tomorrow you will be sent to Mafu with your official uniform. ”

"This ...... Thank you to the county magistrate! ”

When it came to this, Ma Yundi had no choice but to respond and thank him.

"Today, I don't need to go on a mission in Hucao, go back and prepare, write an excerpt on the construction plan of the Jinjuyuan, and hand it over."

Han Zhen said and waved his hand at him.

"Retire!"

After Ma Yundi bowed, he turned around and walked out of the lobby.

All the way back to the household hall, he first explained the situation to Wang Weizhong, handed over the errand, and then said goodbye to his colleagues.

"Congratulations to Brother Ma on his ascension!"

Su Zhaode congratulated him, and a look of envy flashed in his eyes.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, the Ma family was lucky to have such a beautiful little lady as Ma Shuyao.

Ma Shuyao promised to be a concubine for Han Zhen, although the Ma family did not publicize it, but they did not cover it up.

Therefore, the wealthy families in the city basically know about it.

Ma Yundi forced himself to smile: "Brother Su will also rise in the near future, congratulations in advance." ”

"Borrow Brother Ma's auspicious words."

Su Zhaode smiled modestly.

Su Zhaode's promotion is a sure thing, after all, his Su family has also gotten on Han Zhen's chariot.

Although it is not as good as the Ma family, it has also helped Han Zhen a lot.

With the Su family's reputation in Qingzhou Shilin, many scholars came to apply for the Xu officials.

"Brother Su, farewell."

After saying goodbye, Ma Yundi took an ox cart and returned home.

In the main hall, Ma Yanmin was teaching his little grandson.

In ancient times, learning was the core of a family, and it was also the most valuable wealth.

Money and land are important, but they are all foreign things.

As long as the knowledge is still there, even if the family declines for a while, there will be a chance to rise in the future.

Ma Yanmin held the tea cup and asked casually: "Virtue is thin and respectful, knowing small and seeking big, less strength and heavy responsibility, rarely enough." ”

Hearing this, the child immediately replied: "'The ding folds the foot, and covers the public with the food, and its form is fierce and fierce.' 'Words are not enough. ”

"What's the explanation?"

Ma Yanmin took a sip of hot tea and continued to take the school test.

The child stumbled and replied, "Gentleman...... Evil...... The evil is indecent, the evil of the world...... All returned. ”

Ma Yanmin said unhurriedly: "If you are a beneficiary, virtuous and versatile, you want to be the king of Zen, how can you be "incompetent". It's just that the world is no longer a world of great harmony in selecting and appointing talents, but a well-off society of cronyism. Bo Yi is virtuous, he can be competent, and the mandate of heaven is not necessary. That's why Zigong said that all the evils in the world will be gone. ”

The child tilted his head slightly, puzzled: "Grandpa, Yao was imprisoned in his later years, and Shun died in the wilderness in his twilight years. This shows that Zen Rangzhi said that it is in name only, why would Zigong put all the blame on Dayu and Xia Qi's heads? ”

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Ma Yanmin's eyes, and he chuckled: "It's quite rare that you can think of this layer. The three sages of Yao Shunyu, no matter how they got the position, but they have one thing in common, they are all sages and saints of the world, and they are expected by everyone. ”

The child nodded as if he didn't understand, and was about to speak, but saw Ma Yundi's figure appear outside the hall.

"Father!"

The child greeted him respectfully.

Seeing this, a trace of surprise flashed in Ma Yanmin's eyes, and he put down the teacup and said, "Why did you go down so early today?" ”

Ma Yundi replied: "The county magistrate arranged an errand for the child. ”

Ma Yanmin didn't seem surprised, gently stroked his beard, and asked, "What's the errand?" ”

"Dean of the Academy."

When Ma Yundi was in the government before, he had been suppressing his thoughts, but at this moment he finally couldn't help it, and couldn't help but vomit bitterness: "Father, my Ma family can be said to have poured out his heart and lungs for him, but in exchange for a dean of the Academy. What can a newspaper do? ”

Hearing his son's complaints, Ma Yanmin's movements of stroking his beard stagnated slightly, and then returned to normal.

I saw that his face was not sad or happy, and he said indifferently: "Oh? I don't know what errands you want? ”

Ma Yundi didn't notice his father's abnormality, and said to himself: "The child heard that he has transferred troops to attack Shouguang, Zhang Wanxian is definitely not an opponent, but I am afraid that it will not be long before Shouguang and Changle will fall into his hands." At that time, there will be no officials in the two counties of Shouguang and Changle, and there will be a lot of waste to be revived, and the child wants to find an errand for the county. ”

"Hmm!"

Ma Yanmin nodded, turned his head to his little grandson and smiled kindly: "Huan'er, that's all for today's schoolwork, go and be stubborn." ”

"Grandpa, Daddy, Huan'er is stubborn."

The child put away his books and trotted out of the hall with joy.

Looking at the back of the little grandson and disappearing from view, the smile on Ma Yanmin's face gradually converged, and he raised his hand to slap him.

Syllable!

A loud slap sounded in the hall.

This slap is not heavy.

I saw that on Ma Yundi's white cheeks, a red slap print suddenly appeared.

A faint trace of blood appeared at the corners of his mouth.

Ma Yundi was stunned by this sudden slap.

He was stunned for a moment, and after coming back to his senses, he hurriedly bowed down and said, "Father, the child knows that he is wrong!" ”

Since he won the crown, his father has never beaten himself again, even if he did something wrong and said the wrong thing, at most he was just a reprimand.

Fang Cai's slap shocked his heart, and he couldn't help but feel a panic.

"Huh!"

Ma Yanmin sneered and teased: "You are not wrong, how can the Jinjuan Academy compare to the majesty of Zhixian." As a father, I will go to the government office, show my old face, and ask for an errand for you to know the county! ”

Seeing Ma Yanmin making a gesture to get up, Ma Yundi suddenly panicked, knelt on the ground with a grunt, and apologized again and again: "Father, the child really knows that he is wrong." ”

Ma Yanmin sat down again and said coldly: "Since you know that you are wrong, then you can tell me, what is your mistake?" ”

Ma Yundi replied: "Children should not complain and be dissatisfied. ”

Hearing this, Ma Yanmin took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes.

When he opened his eyes again, the whole person seemed to be a few years older, and his cloudy eyes were full of complicated colors.

Facing his father's gaze, Ma Yundi realized that he would be wrong, and couldn't help but say: "The child is dull, please ask your father to make it clear." ”

"Alas!"

Ma Yanmin sighed slightly, and slowly spoke: "Han Zhen, why did he want to build the Jinjin Academy?" Why do you want to run a newspaper? ”

"This ...... I thought it was a whim, and by the way, I placed the children and returned the favor of my Ma family. Ma Yundi pondered for a moment and gave an answer.

"Place you?"

Ma Yanmin laughed angrily: "How big of a face do you Ma Yundi have, so that people can deliberately establish the Jinjuan Academy in order to settle you?" ”

"He Han Zhen founded the Jinjuyuan because he planned to use the newspaper to win over the hearts of the scholars and the people."

Ma Yundi was stunned for a moment, and said puzzledly: "How does Di Bao win the hearts of the people?" ”

Ma Yanmin looked angry, pointed at him and scolded: "You idiot, after reading books for so many years, have you learned all the things in the belly of a dog?" I don't know what it means to be a tiger? Just talk vaguely in the newspaper about how the Great Song Dynasty is corrupted, how the current official family is mediocre, how he Han Zhen is wise and martial, and how he is clear and happy under his rule. ”

"The people are stupid, and those who read are no better, where can they distinguish between truth and falsehood, good and evil. For a long time, nature is convinced. ”

Hiss!

Ma Yundi gasped, shocked in his heart.

After his father's little bit, he understood Han Zhen's intentions.

Seeing the sudden look on his face, Ma Yanmin calmed down a little, and continued: "Di Bao is a big weapon for him Han Zhen to compete for the world in the future. Such an important errand was entrusted to you, you are not grateful, and you still think about that Pozhi County, how stupid! ”

With that, Ma Yanmin closed his eyes again.

He gambled on all his net worth, and Han Zhen also reciprocated by promising an important errand.

It should have been a happy thing, but this stupid son of his own family felt wronged by himself.

Ma Yundi said with concern: "The child already knows, and in the future, he must do things with his heart, and his father will be angry, so don't be angry." ”

Ma Yanmin opened his eyes and looked at his son with admiration on his face, he suddenly smiled: "That's okay, there is Youyou, you can ensure that my Ma family has no worries for a hundred years." ”

In a person's life, he must learn to accept three things.

The mediocrity of the parents, the mediocrity of themselves, and the mediocrity of the children.

Although his son's qualifications are mediocre, he studies hard, treats people sincerely, and respects his parents, after all, he is flawed.

Besides, as he said, it's better to be mediocre, to be too smart, and you will be jealous.

Nearest the king nearest the gallows!

Thinking of this, Ma Yanmin's mood gradually calmed down, and he picked up the teacup and said, "What else did Han Zhen say?" ”

Seeing that his father was back to normal, Ma Yundi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and replied: "The county magistrate asked the child to prepare and write an excerpt about the construction plan of the Jinjuan Theater and hand it over. ”

Ma Yanmin said earnestly: "My Ma family has accumulated prestige for many years, and I should use it when I need to, recruit talents, and work together." You just need to remember one thing, we and Han Zhen are both prosperous and loss-making. There is the affection of sending charcoal in the snow, and there is leisure, no matter what happens in the future, he Han Zhen will not treat my Ma family badly. So, don't be jealous of your abilities. ”

"Save the child!"

Ma Yundi replied with a solemn expression.

"Go!"

Ma Yanmin waved his hand, as if he was tired.

……

……

In the lobby of the government office.

Zhao Ting stood respectfully below, reporting his achievements in the past few days.

"County magistrate, the lower officials have negotiated with the three horse supervisors, and eight hundred war horses will be sent to the county seat in the near future!"

Eight hundred!

A hint of joy flashed in Han Zhen's eyes, and he said with a smile: "You did a good job in this matter, when the war horse arrives, your reward is indispensable!" ”

Zhao Ting looked embarrassed: "It's just ......"

"Just what?"

Han Zhen's eyes narrowed slightly.

"The magistrate of Haojiao County knew that these 800 war horses should have been sent to Yidu through Jinan Mansion. But now Jinan Mansion is occupied by Li Heihu, so he can only take a detour from Dongping Mansion. ”

Zhao Ting paused and continued: "Now that Uncle Zhang is in Dongping Mansion, eight hundred war horses, even if they are transported in batches, they are still conspicuous, if they are discovered by Uncle Zhang, the exposure of the lower officials is small, and the detention of eight hundred war horses is a big matter!" ”

That's a problem.

Li Heihu is now entrenched in Jinan Mansion, resulting in war horses and ordnance from other roads, and if they want to be transported to Yidu, they must take a detour.

This road is detoured, the journey is long, and after a long time, it is naturally easy to have twists and turns.

Han Zhen's fingers tapped lightly on the case, and his mind began to think about countermeasures.

Li Heihu can't move for the time being, and he still needs to rely on Li Heihu as a shield to attract the attention of the Western Army.

Then, it will be possible to open up new routes.

After thinking for a while, Han Zhen already had a countermeasure, but he still needed to think about it in the long run, and then make plans after Nie Dong and Liu Qi returned triumphantly.

Thinking of this, Han Zhen ordered: "I already have a countermeasure to this matter, you inform those horse supervisors, and send the war horses later!" ”

"The subordinate obeys!"

Zhao Ting secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

There is a way, otherwise the money in hand will fly.

While speaking, Liu Mi led the four officials into the lobby.

After not seeing him for a while, Liu Mi lost a lot of weight, and his originally white face became darker.

Han Zhen condoled: "Liu Tong has worked hard these days!" ”

"Thank you for your concern."

Liu Mi arched his hand and said loudly: "Thanks to the hundred officials transferred by the county magistrate, after working day and night, the errand was finally completed, please check it out with the county magistrate." ”

With that, the four officials took a few steps forward and respectfully stacked the high stack of accounts in their arms on top of the court case.

Thinking of the hundred officials, Liu Mi couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

I've seen a diligent one, but I've never seen such a desperate official.

It really did not sleep and forget to eat.

I only slept for two or three hours a day, and when I woke up, I started running errands.

The point is not one or two, but a hundred officials.

The errand, which was supposed to take months to complete, took only ten days.

In ten days, the household registration of nearly 300,000 people was counted, and millions of acres of land were measured.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it when he killed Liu Mi.

It's outrageous!

(End of chapter)