On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal
Chapter 299 When will such a good policy be implemented?
The room was filled with the scent of sandalwood incense. Zhang Li stood gracefully in front of the tea table. She was wearing a moon-white brocade robe that perfectly outlined her slender waist, like a willow swaying in the wind.
Her black hair was loosely tied up, and a few strands of hair fell on her fair neck, adding a touch of lazy charm.
She raised her bare hands and methodically fiddled with the tea set, her movements skillful and elegant.
Lin Zhen sat on a soft couch not far away, his eyes full of appreciation and tenderness, following Zhang Li's every move from beginning to end, as if nothing in the world at this moment could compare to the charm of the beauty in front of him.
Zhang Li occasionally raised her eyes and met his gaze. The two smiled at each other, understanding each other tacitly.
Not long after, Zhang Li placed a cup of freshly brewed tea on the small table in front of Lin Zhen. Curls of hot steam rose up and the fragrance of tea instantly filled the room.
She took off her shoes, knelt on the couch, and said softly, "I know my husband doesn't like those messy oil teas, so I spent a lot of money to send someone to Nanchu to buy some Ruqian Longjing tea. Please try it."
Lin Zhen nodded, reached out to pick up the teacup, first sniffed the rich tea aroma, then took a sip, and felt that the tea soup was sweet and smooth, leaving a lingering fragrance on his lips and teeth.
He put down the teacup and looked at Zhang Li, his eyes full of approval: "Well, very good."
"Hehe, my husband, do you know the origin of this Ruqian Longjing tea?"
Lin Zhen had heard of Mingqian Longjing before.
As for Ruqian Longjing...it is said to be a special tea with a high price but limited supply.
Zhang Li smiled. "Hehe, this Ruqian Longjing tea is just as the name suggests. It's made by having virgins under the age of sixteen pick the tea leaves. When picking the tea leaves, they hold them in their mouths and spit them into a bamboo basket on their chest. The tea leaves are moistened by the girls' sweet sweat and then dried naturally by their body heat. This kind of tea produces a wonderful fragrance when steeped."
“No wonder it’s expensive.”
"Expensive is relative. This kind of thing isn't meant for ordinary people to drink."
"That's true."
Zhang Li asked, "My husband, you came here today to discuss something with me, right?"
She stared at Lin Zhen, her eyes sparkling with concern.
Lin Zhen sat up slightly, his expression becoming serious. "There's one thing I do know. I've already found a spot in the city and paid a deposit to open a newspaper. You and I both know how terrifying public opinion can be, so the newspaper must be published as soon as possible. This way, we can guide public opinion, stabilize people's hearts, and spread the news."
Zhang Li nodded slightly: "I understand. What do you need me to do?"
"Immediately arrange for reliable individuals to take over the city's newspaper offices. These individuals must be discreet and prudent, and preferably loyal confidants who have followed you for many years."
"Don't worry, my husband. I have several capable managers."
Lin Zhen shook his head. "A shopkeeper can't do that. It needs to be a scholar. I plan to merge the newspaper into the Honglu Temple, with the president being an eighth-rank official. This will give the newspaper a certain official status and facilitate its operations. The editor will be a ninth-rank sinecure with no real power. For the rest of the staff, there will be no ranks for now. Each will perform their duties based on their abilities. If they make contributions in the future, they will be rewarded."
"In that case, my husband might as well find one in the Hanlin Academy."
"Alright, I'll go to the palace to discuss this with His Majesty later. Besides the president, you'll also need to find some talented writers to compile the content. These writers must have insight into worldly affairs and truthfully record the city's affairs, the court's decrees, and the various aspects of people's lives, turning them into news that the people will enjoy and want to read.
Find a few more artists to create simple illustrations on the newspaper to complement the text. Meanwhile, a large number of carpenters need to be brought into the newspaper office immediately. Although the technology of movable type printing has been honed, few people know how to use it. We need the carpenters to master it quickly and build the necessary equipment to ensure the smooth printing of the newspaper. Time is of the essence and there is no room for error.
"I understand. I will urge them to work day and night." Zhang Li knew that movable type printing was a key link in the success of the newspaper, and she must not let it down.
But she was also worried, and a hint of hesitation appeared on her face. "But my husband, it's easy to find writers, but I've never heard of movable type printing. I'm afraid it won't be easy, right?"
"You don't have to worry about that. I've already personally taught several carpenters. I think they're currently studying it. They'll teach the carpenters step by step, and within half a month, we should see initial results."
Zhang Li seemed to have taken a reassurance pill, exhaled a breath and said: "That's great, otherwise I would have thought you wanted me to invent movable type printing myself."
At this time, Yan Fei and Yan Miao came in again, carrying several plates of snacks.
Yan Fei said with a smile: "Prince, Boss, I believe you must be hungry after chatting for so long. Try the snacks newly made in the kitchen."
Everyone sat around, enjoying snacks and discussing some details about the preparations for the newspaper.
After everything was settled, Lin Zhen stood up and prepared to leave. He looked at Zhang Li with a meaningful look in his eyes: "Li'er, this newspaper matter is of great importance. The burden on your shoulders is not light, so you have to take good care of it."
Zhang Li stood up and bowed solemnly: "Don't worry, my husband, I will definitely live up to your trust."
......
After coming out of the casino, Lin Zhen was full of thoughts.
There are so many things to deal with right now, and I have to do them one by one.
The fat man gambled a few rounds on the second floor and lost everything. Now, he sucked his teeth and complained, "Damn it! A Hanlin Academy scholar, the son of a contemporary scholar, his best skill is gambling. Who the hell can I talk to about this?"
Lu Dehao chimed in, "Who says he isn't? That guy plays Pai Gow to perfection. Even if we were the banker or cheated, we couldn't beat him."
The fat man looked at Lin Zhen and said, "Brother, you said last time that you wanted to use those girls from Tiandao as casino signs to benefit the working people. When will such a good policy be implemented? I'm so eager to wait."
Lin Zhen rolled his eyes: "Look, Dehao is about to get married, can't you also find a girl to live a good life with?"
"Getting married? What's so good about getting married? The inner courtyard is always noisy and annoying. It's worse than now. Fatty can vent his anger whenever he wants and on whomever he wants. It's so wonderful to be free."
"Even if it's confirmed, don't even think about it. These women are worth a lot of money. Giving them to you would be a waste."
"No, big brother, Fatty is relatively well-off now, okay? Give me a family price, and if that doesn't work, Dehao and I will make up for it."
"Pfft." Lin Zhen laughed in anger. "You two are the ones who are supposed to be this playboy. What? You stay the first half of the night, and Dehao the second half?"
Lu Dehao quickly waved his hand, "Brother, don't listen to my nonsense. I'm getting married now! For Ling'er, I have to remain a virgin!"
"Okay, okay." The fat man waved his hands repeatedly, "You can remain a virgin, but you can't accept the money, right? Give it to me, and I'll return it to you when I'm buried."
"How can you give it back to me when you're already buried?"
"Go dig in Fatty's coffin. With Fatty's promise, it's not illegal!"
"I'll fuck you!"
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