After Si Zi and Li Zhi distributed Li Yin's candied haws to their siblings, Li Yin's name suddenly became even more resounding in the palace. The previous shampoo and perfume had greatly changed the concubines 'impression of him. Now, his younger siblings especially admired him for being able to invent such delicious things.
A certain someone who had plagiarized the results of the later generations did not notice at all. He had been drinking tea and bragging in the Ministry of Works for the entire morning. In the afternoon, he had skipped work and went to a small hill. Now that Jin Daqian was in charge of the Imperial Residence, Su Mo 'er had become the actual manager of the Magnificent Tang Chamber of Commerce.
After walking around the workshop and checking the stock of newspaper, Li Yin felt that he could start making newspapers now.
"Let's hold a job fair!" In the office, Li Yin told Su Mo 'er that the printing work required someone to arrange the type. This was something that the slaves in the workshop could not do. Only those who could read could take on this job.
Su Mo 'er had been looking forward to this day for a long time. She had been waiting to see what kind of effect the newspaper would have in Chang' an. As for the term job fair, Li Yin had also explained it to her. It was to recruit people to work.
Li Yin gave the order and Su Mo 'er immediately took action. She wrote a notice and had it posted at the places where the scholars often appeared.
" Shengtang Business Daily is recruiting talents from all over the world. There will be one chief editor, five executive editors, and ten reporters. They will be well paid. They will work for four hours a day. Food and accommodation will be provided. The specific monthly salary will be discussed in person…"
In Qu Jiang, a well-dressed young master was waving a paper fan as he read the contents of the notice. He looked extremely comical as he shook his head. This was the notice that Su Mo 'er had written. There were recruitment positions on it, and at the same time, an explanation was attached to these positions. After all, they did not understand these trendy terms.
"…The King of Liang's property, quality guaranteed!”The young master finished his last sentence.
"What is the meaning of this? How can you associate us scholars with the stench of money? It's really humiliating!”A young master dressed in beggar clothes shouted loudly, looking noble.
"Come on, Brother Wang. Scholars have to eat too. It says here that you get paid for your labor. There's nothing to be ashamed of. I think it's not bad.”Someone beside him said.
"Vulgarities are intolerable. Mencius said that poverty and inferiority cannot be changed. Wealth and honor…"
"Stupid, who said that scholars can't make money!”
“……”
Next to the notice, the scholars began a debate competition. In this era where all things were inferior and only books were superior, such debates were very normal. These scholars did not care about the outside world and only read the books of sages. They never knew the price of tea, rice, oil, and salt. Even when Li Bai was poor, he did not think about how to make money. Instead, he wanted to marry into a rich family. To be so noble was already a mental problem.
The interview venue for the job fair was at the Liang residence. Li Yin and Su Mo 'er were the interviewers, but they had underestimated the feudal thinking of scholars. After waiting for two days, no one came.
"What's going on?" Li Yin was dumbfounded.
Su Mo 'er smiled wryly." These scholars all want to get an official position. They are all focused on studying. How many of them are willing to spend their time on this? Even if they agree, their families will not agree.”
Li Yin paced back and forth. Those who were illiterate could not continue with the next step of work. He had to think of a way.”，Suddenly, Li Yin thought of his father, the emperor. If his newspapers were officially recognized and he spread the news that these newspapers were mainly for the officials of the imperial court, he did not believe that those scholars who wanted to enter the imperial court could sit still.
Thinking of this, Li Yin immediately set off for Taiji Palace.
"Your Highness, the Emperor is in the Imperial Garden talking to the Empress!”The last time he gave a luminous pearl to Wang Gui, this assistant minister's attitude towards him had changed drastically.
"Then I'll have to trouble Vice Minister Wang to report!”
"Sixth Prince, please wait!" As he spoke, Wang Gui entered the imperial garden and returned in a short while." Sixth Prince, the Emperor wants you to enter!”
"Thank you, Vice Minister Wang!" Li Yin cupped his hands.
In the imperial garden, Li Shimin was accompanying Empress Zhangsun for a walk. Li Yin came in and said,""Your son greets Imperial Father, Imperial Mother!"
"No need to be polite. Assistant Minister Wang said that you have something to report. Could it be that you encountered some difficulties in the underground pipeline?”Li Shi Min asked.
"Reporting to Imperial Father, it's not about the pipeline. Your son is here for another matter!”
"Oh? What is it?"
Li Yin sorted out his words and said,"Your son is preparing to produce something called newspapers!”
"The newspaper?" Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun sat down in a pavilion hand in hand, and Li Yin followed closely behind.
"Yes, these newspapers are somewhat similar to memorials, but memorials are for Imperial Father to read, while these newspapers are for the people of the world to read. These newspapers also record the major events of the world and their daily experiences, allowing every citizen of the Great Tang to understand what is happening in the Great Tang!”
Li Yin's words piqued Li Shimin's interest. He said,""Tell me more details!"
Li Yang cleared his throat and began to describe the various benefits of the newspaper to the Great Tang. He spoke for more than an hour, and the more Li Shimin listened, the more excited he became. Empress Zhangsun also nodded repeatedly.
"What a good job of supervising fishing vessels and opening up the channels of speech. Once this so-called newspaper is set up, won't it be equivalent to spreading My policies and laws into the hands of every citizen of the Great Tang? And the sufferings of the people of the Great Tang can be reflected in my hands. Yin 'er, you have truly made a great contribution to the Great Tang!”Li Shi Min stood up and patted Li Yin's shoulder.
Li Shimin approved of the newspaper, and Li Yin revealed his true purpose." Father, the newspaper is indeed beneficial to the Great Tang, but…" Li Yin kept him in suspense.
"But what? If you have any difficulties, tell Imperial Father. This is a good thing for the Great Tang, and Imperial Father will definitely support you!”
"Your son wants Father to issue an imperial order to give the Tang Business Daily an official order!”
Li Yin's words were exactly what Li Shimin wanted. He understood the power of the newspaper to influence speech. Of course, he understood that such things had to be in his hands. However, Li Yin was his son after all, so he couldn't snatch it directly.
While Li Yin was scheming against Li Shiming, he didn't expect Li Shiming to be scheming against him as well. Li Shiming said,"Since you insist on doing so, then I will issue an imperial order to the people, announcing that this newspaper must pass my review before it is published. How about it?”
Li Yin was so happy that he almost went crazy. Li Shimin's direct review of the newspaper would bring huge potential profits to the Sheng Tang Business Daily.
"Your son thanks Imperial Father!" Once a newspaper was created, it would be interfered with by the imperial court sooner or later. Rather than being interfered by other officials, it was better to directly go through Li Shiming. After all, Li Shiming was Li Yin's biological father, so he would not be too much of a scam.
Li Yin left Taiji Palace in satisfaction. Li Shimin was also overjoyed. In the imperial garden, Empress Zhangsun said,"Yin 'er is no longer that mischievous child from before. The emperor should also put away his past prejudice against Yin' er.”
Li Shi Min muttered," I've seen the changes in Yin 'er over the past few months. I don't say it, but I understand it in my heart. Otherwise, I wouldn't have made him a member of the Ministry of Works just to test him. Today's newspaper has made me look at him in a new light."”
Empress Zhangsun smiled.”
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