Chapter 393: First newspaper

After intensive preparations, the newly established Propaganda Department of

the Secretariat finally released the first issue of Jinxiacheng's

newspaper-"Shenjin Weekly".

It can be seen from the name that it is not only for Jinxia, but for the

entire territory of Shenzhou.

Only out of conservative considerations for new things, its first print only

has 5,000 copies, which are distributed among the three private bookstores and

the official printing office of the bureau, and each sells for ten copper

plates.

Wei Wushuang came to the bookstore closest to his home early in the morning,

and found that he was not the first one—a lot of people had already gathered

in front of the shop, and the discussions were quite lively.

It seems that everyone is quite concerned about the actions of the

Secretariat.

He was not wearing an official gown, and naturally no one recognized him. With

the generous physique endowed by the alchemist, Wei Wushuang easily squeezed

into the crowd, but the scene in front of him surprised him.

The excitement is full of excitement, but the newspapers on the table are

neatly arranged and no one can take them. Faced with the selling price of ten

cents, most people chose to wait and see instead of buying directly.

What's more, on a small wooden board beside the table, the whole picture of

the newspaper is also posted.

Anyone who is literate can get free

"It turns out that this is a newspaper. I thought it was a book, but I didn't

expect it to be two pieces of paper."

"If it's a book, it's fine. I can still decorate the facade when I buy it

back. I always feel a little loss for ten cents to buy two pieces of paper."

"Lao Zhang, can you read the words? Those who kill fish usually want to

decorate the facade with books, so you are not afraid of being laughed at by

those scholars?" Someone half-joked.

"Say, what are you talking about! My son is in the school, who is not a

scholar anymore?" Lao Zhang retorted with a stubborn neck, "I can't let my son

read it to Lao Tzu if I don't read?"

There was a burst of laughter at the scene.

"Hey, can anyone tell me what the newspaper says?"

"It's the most recent battle. It turns out that the master behind the scenes

is the Naxiji Dynasty, whose name is... the Kingdom of Natatine."

"So that's the case, but why did they straddle such a long distance to attack

Jinxia?"

"Because of the elves. The princess and the elves have signed an agreement.

They hit the elves and bullied them. Of course, we can't just sit back and

watch!"

"That's right! Although the elves are monsters, if you get in touch with them

more, I find that they are actually quite good...especially the energetic

girls of the AA..."

As soon as the words came out, the scene suddenly became quiet, and everyone's

eyes turned to the speaker.

"Uh, I didn't really do it, just admiring it, can't you?"

"But since the newspaper talks about fighting, why would there be a portrait

of a girl in the middle?" An onlooker changed the subject, "and the appearance

of this woman...I'm afraid it's also a demon?"

"This lord is not an ordinary demon. She is a dragon, auspicious! And she is

also the greatest hero in this battle!"

"Dragon?" Everyone was dumbfounded.

"Yes," the introducer said loudly, "The West Polar Fleet gallops across the

sea and has no rivals. Why is it trapped in the shallow sea of Jinxia, and

was eventually swept away by a single net? It is because Lord Long used a

spell to block the sea breeze and let these It is difficult for a warship to

move! And in the final boarding battle, she was the first to take the lead,

deterring the enemies on many warships in one fell swoop, which is a great

contribution!"

"Oh----"

The crowd let out a sigh of emotion.

"It's a pity, such a good girl, but with snake eyes, is really daunting."

"Yeah...In contrast, elves are easier to accept."

Click.

Wei Wushuang seemed to hear the introducer gritted his teeth.

He shook his head and shouted to the shop, "Boss, here's a newspaper!"

"Hey," the store immediately greeted him with rubbing his hands, "Do I need to

wrap it up for you?"

"No need, why don't you need to be so formal for ten cents."

"That's different, you are the first customer after the store opened!"

Wei Wushuang was startled, and pulled the store aside and asked in a low

voice, "Is this newspaper really not bought?"

"Yes," the latter smiled bitterly. "They all say that working with the bureau

is a profitable business. It seems that I am going to be the first person to

lose money."

Wei Wushuang felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. He knew that Xia Fan

values the Propaganda Department very much. The current plans are all

implemented by Fu Cheng himself. If the first battle fails, not only the

Propaganda Department is shameless, and he is a member of the Bureau of

Affairs. The staff will also feel frustrated.

It's a pity that he doesn't know what to do with this matter.

After all, he was in charge of the grain department, and he came here to buy

newspapers because his father wanted to see it.

Back at his home, Wei Wushuang found that there was an extra pair of leather

boots at the entrance of the hallway.

"Father, I'm back."

"Oh, come and meet Mr. Zhuang soon," Wei Yan beckoned, motioning him to sit

down at the table, "Do you remember this? The Anshen city merchant who had

taken care of the grain shop business before."

"My boy remembers." Wei Wushuang bowed his hand in a formal salute, "I have

seen Mr. Zhuang."

"Hey, it doesn't have to be that way. You are now the official of Jinxia City.

I should salute you." The latter said with a smile on his face.

Since he was appointed by Xia Fan as the head of the grain department, not

only the family's attitude towards him has changed 180 degrees, but also

basically when guests visit. However, the feeling of raising his eyebrows in

his heart didn't last long. On the contrary, he felt uncomfortable, even not

as easy as before when he was lonely and unknown.

After a greeting, Wei Wushuang put the Shenjin Weekly News on the table,

"Father, I have brought back the newspaper you want, and I have to go to the

bureau later, please forgive me for not staying with me for long."

"Newspaper? What is that?" Mr. Zhuang asked curiously.

"Oh, the new thing that Jinxiacheng made, UU reading www.uukanshu.com heard

that with this thing, you can know the important things in the world without

going out." Wei's father smiled, touching his beard, "I'm really curious. ,

Just let him buy a copy and take a look."

"Really?" He took the weekly newspaper curiously and looked up and down. "How

much is this one?"

"Ten Wen." Wei Wushuang replied.

"It's so cheap?"

Wei Wushuang was stunned, and put his hands that were about to stand up again,

"Do you think it...cheap?"

"Isn't it! Looking at the paper material, even a little ink is not penetrated

on the back. Normal rice paper can't do it." Mr. Zhuang looked carefully, "The

size of each character is basically the same, it should be printed on the

engraving board Yes, the ink has a strong color, and it is undoubtedly the top

grade...The people who make this thing should have spent a lot of thought."

"You deserve to be an expert in a ** shop, and you can see so many ways."

Wei Yan said astonished.

"This line of business depends on the eyes to eat. How can you not be sharp."

The other party smiled and shook his head. "But let me say that the most

valuable thing about this newspaper is not the paper and ink, but the

portrait!"