Big Ear Thief Selling Straw Sandals

Chapter 229: Newspaper war, PC office gains

Li Ru's reason was very straightforward, and Xi Zhicai didn't dare to delay.

The person who titled the "Luojiao Xunbao" was Taishi Lu Zhi.

If you want to survive in the officialdom, you'd better be smart.

What's more, the whole article is public information, there is no sensitive politics or pornography, and it is occasionally mixed with country slang and catchphrases, which is really harmless.

As a result, the Luojiao Xunbao was successfully printed and distributed by Shangjun Printing House, and was delivered to every state and county in the Han Dynasty as soon as possible along with the official documents of the court.

In addition to the states and counties, there were also celebrities and businessmen, and in the end there were only three hundred shares left.

In addition to providing ten copies for individual investors to borrow for free, the Los Angeles Stock Exchange has made the remaining 290 copies available for public sale at ten cents each, while supplies last.

Ten cents is a big expense for a coolie farmer, but individual investors who have made money from stock trading can completely afford it.

Therefore, in front of the newly added newsstand in Exchange Square, 290 copies of the "First Issue of the Xunbao", which smelled of ink, were just taken out, and they were sold out in the blink of an eye.

Of course, individual investors who don't want to waste money can borrow books from the "book and newspaper corner" in the corner of the trading floor, one article at a time.

In addition to the "Xun Bao", the book and newspaper corner also has a compilation of official documents from the imperial court, a compilation of exchange announcements, and various popular books and periodicals, among which many legendary stories told by teahouse storytellers are also displayed in a grand manner.

The above-mentioned books, periodicals and novels are open to stock investors, and all can be borrowed once per article, and are limited to that day.

In order to avoid malicious borrowing, a deposit is required, which will be returned to shareholders when they return it. If any damage occurs, they will be compensated according to the price.

This move by the Los Angeles Stock Exchange has taken care of everyone's needs to the greatest extent, and provided a kind of leisure and entertainment suitable for all ages after stock trading, which has won a lot of praise.

However, there were only 290 copies of the "Luojiao Xunbao First Issue" on public sale, which was not even a drop in the bucket for Dongdu, a city with a population of one million.

What everyone didn't expect was that the value of "Xunbao" soared, reaching fifty coins, one hundred coins, three hundred coins, and some even offered a thousand coins.

Thus, a new profession was born, newspaper copywriter.

The newspaper copyist bought rough-edged paper of similar size, copied the "First Issue of Luojiao Xun Bao" according to the gourd painting, and then sold it privately. It is said that the sales were very good, and it was not a problem to earn two to three hundred yuan a day.

The ten-day issue was obviously profitable, and the government and the public continued to pay attention. Some people suggested that Jia Xu should reprint thousands of copies, and even increase the price to a hundred articles.

Jia Xu only said one thing: The dust has settled on the first issue, and we will consider it later.

In fact, Jia Xu had already discussed with Xi Zhicai, and the two sides basically reached an agreement on increasing the number of Xunbao publications.

After that, the number of copies printed every ten days was tentatively set at 290, and the public sale number was [-] copies, and the price continued to be ten cents per copy.

In return, the Los Angeles Stock Exchange "lent" a set of Yong-style office desks and chairs to the Xunbao Commissioner's Office.

Xi Zhicai was very satisfied. The original second-hand office desks and chairs were dilapidated and damaged the image.

The new-style tables and chairs are comfortable to use, and you can look good when receiving guests. What's even better is that the other party can borrow them, so there is no hidden risk of corruption.

In fact, Xi Zhicai reciprocated the favor, suggesting that Jia Xu could increase the number of prints, even to [-] copies.

However, Jia Xu declined politely and said, "It's not easy for newspaper copywriters either. They have families to support."

Let Xi Zhicai admire him greatly: Jia Wenhe, the genius of Liangzhou, is well-deserved!
Following Xi Zhicai's narration, the reputation of Jia Xu and the Los Angeles Stock Exchange improved to a higher level, and dozens of copywriters were deeply moved.

However, money and silk attract people's hearts, and Jia Xu's benevolent deeds are regarded by some people as a source of profit.

The movable type printing technology of Shangjun Printing House is very transparent and can be reproduced without any difficulty. Therefore, there are several printing houses in Luoyang.

Since the Los Angeles Stock Exchange does not make this money, some people have started to pick up leaks like crazy.

On the third day, a not-so-refined "Luojiao Xunbao" was secretly sold in the streets and alleys of Dongdu, priced at a hundred cents.

Xi Zhicai heard about it and saw the "gun version" of the Xun Bao. He immediately concluded that it must have been secretly printed by some small printing house.

But he didn't take it to heart, thinking it was insignificant.Unexpectedly, Jia Xu came in a hurry and solemnly presented the collected "Gun Edition Xun Bao". He only said one sentence, which made Xi Zhicai's back shiver.

“The Commissioner must be on guard against subtle changes and crack down severely, otherwise unscrupulous merchants will use the name of the Los Angeles Stock Exchange to confuse the public, and you and I will not be able to escape justice!”

Xi Zhicai was shocked.

I don’t blame Jia Xu for being alarmist. If the “Gun Edition” publishes some illegal and taboo remarks, I don’t know if Jia Xu will be unlucky, but he will definitely be accused of “dereliction of duty.”

"Wen He, this is unprecedented, how should we deal with it?"

Jia Xu said: "The mastermind will be charged with the crime of theft and unjust profit. He will be punished ten times heavier. He should advertise it widely to serve as a warning to others."

Xi Zhicai's eyes lit up, these words were very suitable to my liking.

Therefore, the Commissioner's Office issued a document to the Public Security Bureau to arrest the criminals who falsely published the "First Issue of Luojiao Xun Bao" as soon as possible.

The Public Security Bureau received the official document and did not dare to be careless. After all, one end was the Commissioner's Office under the name of the Commander-in-Chief of the Military Department, and the other was the Los Angeles Stock Exchange. Neither could afford to offend either.

With the information provided by Jin Yiwei, the Public Security Bureau followed the plan and wiped out the piracy gang. They handed it over to the Luoyang government office and sentenced them to profit from plagiarism. The mastermind's shop was spread far away, and all the family's bookstores were confiscated. The rest were imprisoned or beaten with a cane, and an announcement was made.

Damn it, as soon as this case came out, it immediately aroused a lot of discussion between the government and the public, and the evaluation of the Los Angeles Stock Exchange and Jia Xu was polarized.

Some people think that the trend of stealing fame and deceiving the world should not increase. The boss of the shop is so powerful that he is stupid and the severe punishment is reasonable and legal.

Some people ridiculed Jia Xu because he was fighting for the interests of the people and had no manners of a gentleman. He was a villain who was bound to retaliate against others.

As a result, debates arose one after another all over the eastern capital, with both sides insisting on their own opinions and the quarrel was in full swing.

No matter who is right or wrong, the other printing house owners have taken warning and do not dare to covet him anymore.

It can be said that human beings are the primates of all things, and it is their nature to be active in thinking. Therefore, if this path is not accessible, another path will be found.

Yes, the Los Angeles Stock Exchange is too wealthy to offend, but the market has been formed, with tens of thousands of readers, and there is real demand.

Meeting needs can bring money. This truth is very clear. Under the instructions of big bosses with backgrounds, new Xunbao is quietly growing.

"Tai Xue Xun Bao" focuses on Confucian classic quotations and articles, coupled with excellent poems by contemporary celebrities, it can be said to be a collection of Confucian selections.

Three thousand copies were printed, and each copy was priced at [-] words. It followed the high-end route of Yangchun Baixue.

"Jiuzhou Xunbao" mainly focuses on fantasy myths, legends of legends, love between men and women, and gossip between parents.

Five thousand copies were printed, and each copy was priced at [-] cents. It was on the line of being close to the people.

Many people were waiting for Jia Xu to block it again, but unexpectedly, the Los Angeles Stock Exchange and the Public Security Bureau turned a blind eye.

The Office of the Commissioner of the Prime Minister's Yamen only issued notices to two printing houses, ordering their owners to register and pay a deposit at the office, and required them to review the manuscripts in advance, otherwise it would be considered illegal.

Some people question why the PCPD does not require the Luojiao Xun Daily to pay a deposit?

Xi Zhicai smiled. The Los Angeles Stock Exchange was a formal institution of the imperial court and was endorsed by the Prime Minister's Yamen. Who endorsed the two companies?

Now, everyone understands how this game is played.

So what are you waiting for? In an instant, six or seven ten-year reports came into being, each with its own emphasis and leading the way.

There is also a newspaper shop that launches the "Business and Entertainment Half-month Newspaper", which focuses on fresh news and information about the commercial and entertainment industry.

This commercial and entertainment newspaper comes out every five days, prints [-] copies, and sells for nine cents. It follows the formula of small profits but quick turnover.

In this way, the newspaper war in Luoyang instantly became fierce.

Xi Zhicai sat in the office and gradually tasted the wonderful taste of power.

(End of this chapter)