Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 208 Newspaper
In fact, it is quite difficult to make a steam engine that can drive thirty plows.

No matter what, it must have at least dozens of horsepower, or even hundreds of horsepower.

Of course!
It was originally a pie in the sky painted for Fan Zhongyan and others. Whether it was true or not, and whether it could be really achieved, was not so important.

In addition to talking about the need to vigorously develop industry, Zhao Xin also said that it is necessary to persist in vigorously combating corruption and correct the behavior of some local officials who exploit the people.

These three things must be established as major national policies that must be resolutely implemented by the Song Dynasty in the next ten years.

That’s what Zhao Xin said.

However, no one could ignore what Zhao Xin said.

after all……

Who knows one day in the future, Zhao Xin might really become their official.

Immediately afterwards...

Zhao Xin then started his own newspaper business.

"Journey to the West" has come out.

Although, it doesn’t seem as beautiful as those in later generations.

But it's actually okay.

In fact...

Stories like Xuanzang's journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures have been circulating as early as the Tang Dynasty.

only……

You said that a monkey suddenly appears, and then there are all kinds of monsters and demons along the way. This kind of fantasy writing style is indeed difficult for people to accept immediately.

After all, the novels of the Song Dynasty actually developed from the Tang Dynasty's Tang legends.

Even in Tang Dynasty legends, there are many ghost stories, but you directly outline a world with both immortals and monsters.

This is really a bit hard to accept.

just like……

It feels like it has suddenly become an informal book.

Therefore, the current version of "Journey to the West" generally adopts the stories written by predecessors in the past, and then slightly expands on them.

Generally speaking, the content of the book is still mainly "realistic".

It hasn't reached the level of fantasy yet.

of course!

Zhao Xin understands that when readers eventually get tired of reading such novels, they will definitely be willing to try the fantasy version of Journey to the West.

To be precise…

In fact, it should be called Oriental Fantasy.

In addition to "Journey to the West", "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is also being written at a rapid pace.

Once "Journey to the West" is finished, we will move on to "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".

"Your Highness, please take a look! Is it okay to write it like this?"

Zhao Xin took a look and nodded, saying, "It's just barely passable. Keep up the good work!"

The man who wrote the novel for Zhao Xin was named Zhang Shu, and he was also very straightforward! Zhao Xin felt that the man was writing novels specifically for him, and it was a bit like seeing Gao Qiu.

Although Zhao Xin is not very familiar with the history of the Song Dynasty.

But we also know that there was a man named Gao Qiu in the Song Dynasty who was very good at Cuju. And it was precisely because of his skill in Cuju that he seemed to have become the prime minister in the end.

Whenever the Chinese national football team loses a game, people can't help but think of this person.

Therefore, Zhao Xin was deeply impressed by this person.

Thinking of this...

I had to tell Zhang Shu: "In addition to writing novels, you also need to study hard and learn how to be an official."

Zhang Shu was stunned for a moment, but then he was overjoyed.

Then he said, "Yes!"

Seeing that the other party was happy, he went out.

Zhao Xin was also thinking about it, and sure enough, interests are the best motivator.

But he has followed me for so many years, and even if he has no credit, he has worked hard.

It wouldn't be too much to give him a small official position in the future.

Just give him a propaganda minister!

Don't underestimate this department, at least...

In Zhao Xin's heart, this is definitely one of the best departments.

Then a few more days passed.

This newspaper came out.

In addition to the serialized novel "Journey to the West", there are other contents in it. For example, Zhao Xin added a first aid method for adults or children to prevent food from getting stuck in their throats after swallowing it by mistake.

There were even pictures printed on it.

only……

Due to the limitation of newspaper paper size, the content of current newspapers is actually relatively small.

Anyway...

Come on little by little!

The name of the newspaper is "Bianjing Daily".

At the back of the newspaper, some business stuff was also published.

For example, purchasing grain or raw silk.

Also, sell some items that are temporarily unsold.

Obviously, it was Zhao Xin who was in charge of purchasing grain and raw silk.

As for the things that are temporarily piled up and cannot be sold.

Just find other merchants, and other merchants pay to list it on it.

Don't tell me yet!

There are actually quite a lot of businessmen who have such needs.

and……

There will probably be more and more in the future.

After all, the prosperity of business in the Song Dynasty is simply incomparable to that of other dynasties.

The first day...

Two thousand newspapers were sold out.

As for how much money you made.

to be frank!
How can something like this be measured by money?

But to be honest, the profit is indeed not much.

Mainly, we still don’t know the market acceptance.

So at the moment, this price is definitely on the low side.

It's just enough to earn a few kan.

“How’s the first day going?”

Zhao Xin asked the person in charge of the Cuju field.

In addition to taking care of the business of the Cuju field, the person in charge of the Cuju field also had to take care of the newspaper business in Kaifeng city.

After hearing what Zhao Xin said, he also said: "I have personally learned about it. Since the price is not high, most people are still willing to buy it."

"It's just... it's a bit like sending a child away."

Because the people who deliver and sell newspapers are indeed children.

Zhao Xin then asked, "Have you asked the newspaper delivery boy to tell the customers the address of the newspaper shop in the future?"

The person in charge replied: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I have told you everything."

Zhao Xin said, "That's good, take your time."

You really can't make much money from selling newspapers.

but……

Zhao Xin still made a lot of money from this advertising fee.

After all, placing an advertisement on it would cost at least ten strings of cash.

If ten merchants placed advertisements on it, they would make a hundred strings of cash directly.

only……

The newspaper industry still needs to be further regulated.

and……

He needs to find someone to be responsible for content creation and review.

This has to be done full-time, it's not possible to do it part-time.

It’s a pity that he doesn’t have anyone to use right now.

Letting Ouyang Xiu and others do it doesn’t seem like a good idea.

Because he felt that this newspaper should be his personal property, or even his own private matter.

If an official like Ouyang Xiu were asked to do this, it would be a bit of a misunderstanding between public and private affairs.

(End of this chapter)