Fenghou

"I'm going to tell my mother!"

Seeing his daughter's lovely figure running out like a gust of wind, Chen Qing couldn't express his love and affection in his heart, it was his daughter who was his father's little padded jacket, he finally realized it.

Not long after, Lu Xiu brought A-Lian in with hot tea and food.

"I still wanted to let my husband sleep for a while, but I didn't expect the little guy to come and say that Daddy wants to drink tea and eat. Did she come secretly to pester you again?"

"Xue'er is so good today!"

While eating, Chen Qing asked with a smile, "She sneaked up to beat daddy on the shoulders, and I regained my vitality all at once."

"Hey! The sun came out in the west today."

Lu Xiu was also surprised and said: "She behaved very well today, she didn't cause any trouble!"

In Lu Xiu's understanding, the daughter only came to her father for help when she got into trouble, which is strange today.

Chen Qing was really hungry, he finished his meal like a storm, and took a sip of hot tea, feeling comfortable all over.

"I was exhausted today. I ran to Bashang, demonstrated to a group of generals, trained soldiers for more than an hour, and then ran back non-stop to discuss major issues. I haven't been so tired like today for a long time."

"Officer, let me pinch your shoulders and head for you!" A-Lian volunteered.

Lu Xiu glanced at her and said, "My husband is very tired today, so I pinch my shoulders and head to let my husband rest early."

Lu Xiu was warning A-Lian to be sympathetic to her husband's body and not to do what she shouldn't do, A-Lian obediently agreed.

Lu Xiu packed up the food box and left. A-Lian stood behind her husband, gently pinching his shoulders.

A refreshing fragrance came to the nostrils, and a small flame ignited in Chen Qing's heart, so he held her hand and smiled, "You haven't served me like you used to for a long time."

"Of course A-Lian is willing to serve the officials, but the princess has already said so." A-Lian was a little embarrassed.

Chen Qing smiled slightly: "She was just talking, if she really wanted to, she wouldn't let you stay here alone, A-Lian, sleep with me in the study tonight."

"A-Lian obeys, I'll go and explain to the wet nurse, I'll be here right away."

Yu Lian left in a hurry, and Chen Qing found that since Yu Lian had a son, she has not catered to her as wildly as before, but has become a little reserved. Doesn't she know that she likes the wildness she used to have?I have to teach her well tonight.

Chapter 954

In Lin'an, since the "Beijing News" published the news that Huang Yougong, a shameless villain who slandered and attacked King Yong, committed suicide in fear of crime on the front page, the "Express News", which worked for the tiger, became famous and was abandoned by the people of Lin'an, and its circulation dropped sharply. It was reduced to a position alongside other third-rate tabloids.

On the contrary, "Yue Bao", which was backed by the Qian family, and "Su Bao", which was founded by several gentry families in Suzhou, won the support of the locals in Jiangnan because they were close to the local area and cared about people's livelihood. Newspaper, second only to Yiqi Duchen's "Beijing News".

The media dispute in Lin'an has come to an end for the time being. As the main general in this battle to defend King Yong's reputation, Wang Mu has always kept a low profile. Not only Qin Hui or Emperor Zhao Gou, but even the chief writers inside the newspaper think that this "Beijing The author of the article in the Daily News was Hu Yun, the special envoy of King Yong, and no one took this new editor Zhang Jinhuang seriously.

This is also the protection of Wang Mu, low-key, low-key, low-key, until the day before yesterday, when Wang Mu vetoed the article "Yong Wang's Central Plains Ambition" written by Cheng Jinshen, the chief editor of current politics, and everyone realized that Zhang Jinhuang had the right to veto .

Soon, someone discovered that Zhang Jinhuang's salary was actually the same as that of the owner of the newspaper. Only then did everyone in the newspaper pay attention to Wang Mu and search for his background, but everything was in vain. of the Chief of Staff.

At noon, Wang Mu and Hu Yun sat drinking tea together in the six-person teahouse. They often drank tea together. The two had similar temperaments. They knew people only after they were the same, and their personal friendship gradually became deeper.

Hu Yun took a sip of tea and asked with a smile: "Brother Shaofu, why did you reject the article "King Yong's Central Plains Ambition"? Master Yue found me the day before yesterday, and he has some opinions on this!"

Wang Mu said indifferently: "Have Brother Hu read that article?"

Hu Yun shook his head and said: "I haven't read it, I asked Yue Guan for this article, and he hasn't given it to me yet, but I also think the name of this article is inappropriate, what is King Yong's ambition, it makes me uncomfortable to hear it , Master Yue should also know it well!"

Wang Mu said again: "If it's just that the name is inappropriate, it's fine. If you change ambition to ambition, I will pass it. The key is that the content is inappropriate."

"Why is the content inappropriate?" Hu Yun asked with a smile.

"The content said that King Yong plotted the Central Plains and seized the strategic trend. Sichuan and Shaanxi connected the Central Plains, forming a semi-encircled state of Jiangnan."

Hu Yun laughed and said: "This chief writer is still a little level, he sees it very clearly!"

Wang Mu shook his head, "Brother Hu, don't forget, who are our newspapers for? It's for common people and scholar-bureaucrats. First of all, it's just a rumor that King Yong is going to send troops to the Central Plains, and it's not confirmed yet.

Even if there is a need to build momentum, it cannot be said that King Yong sent troops to the Central Plains to encircle Lin'an. What we want is righteousness. King Yong sent troops to the Central Plains to expel the Tartars and rescue the people of the Central Plains.

And that article didn't talk about righteousness at all, it only talked about conspiracy. This is clearly an article in "Express", how could it appear on the front page of "Beijing News"? "

Hu Yun gave a thumbs up, "Uncle Zheng Guo did not misunderstand the person. With Brother Wang sitting in the newspaper office, the direction of the newspaper office will not be wrong!"

Wang Mu said with worry in his eyes: "But this is a bit strange, I have a sense of ominousness."

It was Wang Mu who invited Hu Yun out for tea today, and Hu Yun immediately realized, what should Wang Mu have discovered?

"To be more specific, what's so strange?"

"Ten days ago, Hall Master Yue made internal adjustments. Lao Ding, who wrote the current affairs, was adjusted to be in charge of clothing, and Cheng Jinshen, who was the chief writer of literature, was transferred to write the current affairs. Then, within a few days, this article "Yong Wang's Central Plains Ambition" One article appeared, and the author was Cheng Jinshen, and he was in charge of current affairs for ten days, and there was no article about current affairs in Sichuan and Shaanxi. Reporting is indeed current affairs, and I have not vetoed it, but I think there is a problem with the direction."

Hu Yun's expression also became serious, he felt that Wang Mu still had something to say.

"Brother Shaofu, if you have anything else to say, just say it bluntly. The "Beijing News" is the mouthpiece of King Yong, and there must be no mistakes."

"Now that "Express" has sunk, will Qin Hui admit defeat? If the newspaper cannot win "Beijing News", will he change his strategy and start from the inside of "Beijing News"?"

"You mean... Pavilion Master Yue was bribed by them?"

Wang Mu shook his head, "I'm not talking about the owner of the newspaper, Yue Chen is a pure newspaperman, not sensitive to politics, he spends his time thinking about how to push the "Beijing News" to the whole of Jiangnan. Two deputy curators are in charge, one is You Zhongwen who is in charge of printing and distribution, and the other is Hou Liang who is in charge of content. The in-depth study was recommended by You Zhongwen to be transferred to the current affairs category."

"Then what is the attitude of Chief Zhuan Hou Liang?" Hu Yun asked again.

"He was firmly against it at the beginning, because it was his authority to transfer the chief writer, and he argued with the master Yue every day, but then he suddenly fell silent and didn't interfere any more. Something must have happened inside."

"So you suspect that the deputy curator You Zhongwen has been bought by Qin Hui?"

Wang Mu nodded, "Not only him, but also Cheng Jinshen, the chief editor of current affairs."

"I see. I will pay special attention to this matter. What else can Brother Shaofu do?"

Wang Mu was silent for a moment and said, "Zhang Jun has been reinstated. He is a senior scholar and a privy secretary."

"He invited you back?" Hu Yun asked nervously.

"Not yet, he just invited me to take my family to his house for a casual meal, I guess he will invite me back."

"Brother Shaofu will go back?" Hu Yun's smile was a little dry.

Wang Mu smiled faintly, "I don't like him."

Hu Yun's heart suddenly relaxed, and he asked with a smile, "Why?"

"If he is smart, he should take this opportunity to get out, at least he can get peace for the rest of his life, but he is still greedy for power, how can Qin Hui tolerate him, if I read correctly, he will be demoted soon. !"

The two chatted a few more words, Hu Yun got up and left, he was thinking about investigating You Zhongwen.

……

In the evening, Wang Mu and his wife and children were invited to visit Zhang Jun's house. Zhang Jun originally wanted to continue serving as deputy prime minister, but was strongly opposed by Qin Hui, so he had to give up.

After dinner, Wang Mu's wife and daughter went to the back house to chat with Zhang Jun's wife and mother, and Wang Mu was invited to the study.

The maid came in to deliver tea, Zhang Jun took a sip of tea and asked with a smile: "I heard that Lu Yihao recommended my brother to the "Beijing News?"

Wang Mu nodded, "As a review editor, the salary is not bad!"

"If I'm not mistaken, that Spear Whisperer is Brother Xian!"

"Xianggong is talking about those articles that refuted Huang Yougong?"

Zhang Jun nodded, "That's your handwriting, I can see it."

Wang Mu smiled and said, "I am the one who wrote the book, but my husband didn't see it. Is it the result of many people's discussions?"

"Of course I know that this is the content provided by Jingzhao. You may not know the real situation. It's just the first time I have seen this kind of public opinion dispute. In my opinion, the court is still too tolerant. It actually allows the "Beijing News" exist."

A trace of disgust suddenly arose in Wang Mu's heart. The existence of "Beijing News" was not because of the court's tolerance.

He didn't want to refute Zhang Jun, so he was silent for a while.

"Has Shao Fu ever thought about leaving the newspaper?" Zhang Jun asked tentatively.

Wang Mu just smiled, but still didn't answer.

Zhang Jun felt a little disappointed, he knew that Wang Mu could understand his hints, and if he didn't answer the topic, he politely rejected him.

Could it be that he dismissed his staff and made his life very difficult, and he still resents him in his heart?

There is no rush for this matter, take your time, so Zhang Jun changed the subject and asked with a smile, "Where does my virtuous brother live now?"

"Near the third bridge, it was the temporary location of the former newspaper office, a five-acre house. Now that the newspaper office has a new location, that house will be vacant, and my family will move in temporarily."

"It seems that the newspaper is really good to my brother! It actually gave my brother a five-acre house in such a good location as Sanqiao."

Wang Mu smiled lightly and said, "Many people died in that house, and the coagulated blood can still be seen in the gaps in the flower beds. It's very bloody. Others are taboo and don't want to live there, but I don't care."

Zhang Jun's heart moved, "Could it be that Brother Xian lives in the house of Chen Qing?"

Chapter 955 Internal Trouble

Wang Mu's family said goodbye and left. Zhang Jun watched the oxcart go away with a smile on his face. The smile on his face gradually disappeared, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes.

Zhang Jun's wife didn't notice the change in her husband's expression, and said with a smile, "Have the officials persuaded the Shaofu?"

Zhang Jun said coldly: "He has climbed a tall branch, and this small pond of mine can no longer accommodate him."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and left angrily. Zhang Jun finally understood that Wang Muruo was just working in the newspaper office. How could his family live in Chen Qing's house? There was only one explanation. He was actually working for Chen Qing. No one dares to live in the bloody place, it is pure nonsense.

Under the night, a guest came to Qin Hui's residence. This person was You Zhongwen, the deputy curator of "Beijing News". The two had a very good personal relationship. Due to the rapid development of "Beijing News", Yue Chen began to turn his energy to expand overseas, and started to organize the Yuezhou branch and the Pingjiang branch. He was too busy, so he recommended You Zhongwen to Zheng Tongquan. Wen was appointed as the deputy curator, in charge of the printing and distribution of the newspaper, including the procurement of raw materials such as paper and ink.

You Zhongwen is indeed very capable, and he manages the operation of the newspaper in an orderly manner, which is also appreciated by Zheng Tongquan.

However, due to the bad reputation of "Express" and the inability to compete with "Beijing News", Qin Hui had to change his strategy and divide "Beijing News" from within. This kind of thinking is that I can't do better than you, so I will ruin you too .

Because of this, You Zhongwen was attracted by Qin Hui. It is conceivable how flattered You Zhongwen should be when a very ordinary scholar was appreciated by the prime minister, regarded as a guest, and promised to grant him an official position.

You Zhongwen was led to sit in the guest room for a while, there was a heavy cough outside, Qin Hui walked in unhurriedly, You Zhongwen stood up quickly, bowed and saluted: "Greetings to my husband!"

"sit down!"

The two sat down as guest and host, and Qin Hui praised: "I have read all the newspapers these days, yes, there is no shadow of Sichuan and Shaanxi, as it should be, how can the newspapers in Lin'an publish news about Sichuan and Shaanxi all day long. "

"Students are wondering whether it is possible to publish some news that is not good for Sichuan and Shaanxi. Of course it is true and will not be fabricated. This will let everyone see the truth and not be deceived."

Qin Hui immediately admired it greatly, and was actually more vicious than himself, "Your idea is very good, it can be implemented!"

After a pause, Qin Hui asked again: "Besides, why didn't the article about King Yong's ambitions in the Central Plains that I gave you last time appear in the Beijing News?"

You Zhongwen said with some embarrassment: "The students are here for this."

"How to say?"

"That article was originally planned to be published yesterday, but unexpectedly it was temporarily withdrawn."

"Who removed it, Yue Chen?"

"It wasn't him, it was removed by editor Zhang Jinhuang..."

"and many more!"

Qin Hui interrupted him, and said in a daze, "I'm a little confused. What is an editorial editor? He has the right to withdraw articles to be reported? And who is this Zhang Jinhuang? Why haven't I heard of it?"

You Zhongwen said with a bitter face: "I am in charge of printing and distribution. I have never cared about the content. It has always been under the supervision of the owner Yue and the editor-in-chief Hou Liang. I only know that Zheng Tongquan arranged for the review and editing. I knew it was Zhang Jinhuang, but I didn't take him seriously. I didn't know that the review editor Zhang Jinhuang actually had the right to veto until I withdrew this manuscript at the last moment. Editing is the last step of review, with veto power."

Qin Hui was furious in his heart, and immediately scolded with a straight face: "You are the dignified deputy curator, and you don't know such an important thing?"

Seeing that Xiangguo was angry, You Zhongwen was so frightened that he fell silent and dared not speak.

Qin Hui walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, and asked again, "Who is this Zhang Jinhuang?"

"The students asked a few people, but they didn't know. They only knew that it was Zheng Tongquan who brought it, and that his monthly salary was the same as that of the museum owner."

"Is he here to supervise the newspaper on behalf of Zheng Tongquan?"

"It's very possible that since he came, Zheng Tongquan seldom appeared in the newspaper office, and used to come here every now and then."

Qin Hui narrowed his eyes and looked outside the hall and said, "Who is this Zhang Jinhuang? I don't want to care about it for the time being, but what I care about is that manuscript, which must be published within ten days. You can find a ruffian like last time to take it to you." Zhang Jinhuang's leg was broken, so he couldn't come to the newspaper office, understand what I mean?"

"Students understand!"

You Zhongwen bid farewell and left. He boarded an ox cart and returned to the newspaper office. In the darkness, a black shadow flashed out from the alley opposite Qin Hui's mansion, and followed the ox cart on a donkey.

……

Qin Hui returned to the inner hall and sat down, his wife Wang asked with a smile: "Another official came to visit?"

"It's not an official today, but the deputy editor of the "Beijing News". Last time I told you, if you allow him a little master, he will be so excited that he will cry bitterly. He wants to be an official even in his dreams."

Mrs. Wang complained a little: "Is it necessary for the officials to come forward in person when dealing with such small fish and shrimps? The officials are too polite and virtuous."

Qin Hui stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Don't underestimate this kind of little lady, he can play a role at critical moments. It is this You Zhongwen. Now the "Beijing News" has gradually been used by me. I wrote a special article. As long as it is published, the influence of Chen Qing's attack on the Central Plains can be reduced by more than half. What is expelling the Tartars and recovering the Central Plains is a nice word. The dark ambition in his heart makes the people of Lin'an see through him."