bookcurios Chapter 129 Lantern Festival
Chapter 129 Lantern Festival
Papermaking is not something that can be done overnight. Even if this industry exists, Zhao Sheng's plan is to carry it out in the south.
Northern papermaking, hehe~
How can a poetry journal be so monotonous?
The typesetting of a newspaper is a big problem. The key is the manuscript. It is impossible to proofread it without knowing how to read.
Besides, there are so many poems in it.
A single wrong word can make a huge difference...
"Can you serialize some vernacular novels?" Zhao Sheng thought this was possible, but he didn't remember many novels. After all, he didn't have a golden finger, so writing a novel was a joke.
What he remembers most is the cartoon "Journey to the West" which he has watched many times.
Or you can try writing something, just as a reading material, to stimulate discussion.
"Husband, are you really planning to publish a newspaper to promote the poetry gathering?"
When Li Shuya learned about this, she came to the workshop specifically to inquire about it.
"Princess, how did you know this?"
Mr. Zhao was curious. Since Li Shuya had a child, she had focused most of her energy on the child and rarely asked about these things.
"Now the whole of Luancheng is talking about this. The problem is that the official report is almost the same as a notice. Is it posted on the bulletin board for people to see?"
Hearing this, Zhao Sheng smiled and said, "I run a newspaper, a bit like a DM journal. It's hard to explain it in one sentence, but you'll know when the time comes."
“Does this require money?”
Li Shuya still didn't give up and kept asking questions.
"Yes, but it won't be expensive. I'm planning on charging two cents for each newspaper. Just enough to break even."
Li Shuya became a little worried after hearing this.
"It's only two cents. Is that really enough to cover the cost?"
"It's true that it's just enough to cover the cost! But I never intended to make money from the newspaper."
"If newspapers start making money, other people will definitely follow suit. By then, newspapers will be published in many places, and it will become very chaotic!"
Li Shuya became even more curious: "My husband clearly said that we could make a lot of money, why is he saying that we can't make money now?"
"Hey, hey! You don't understand this! Newspapers don't make money, but the news written in them is still very profitable."
"Let me give you an example. For example, if a restaurant launches a new dish, we can advertise it in our newspaper and charge them a certain fee."
"If there's a young master who wants to become famous, we can print a few more of his poems! We can also charge a large fee!"
Mr. Zhao patiently explained how to use newspapers to advertise.
"So that's how it is! My husband is really amazing. He can even think of such a way to make money!"
"Hey, let me tell you! As long as the newspapers sell well, making money is very easy! In the capital, many houses are difficult to rent, but people who want to find a house can't find one.
You can publish the rental information in the newspaper!
There are many similar situations where we can charge them advertising fees!"
"Yeah, this thing is really good! Husband, please do it quickly, I fully support you!" Li Shuya said.
"I'll find you a teacher so you and Xiaolian can learn more words! You can read the newspaper at home and know everything that's going on in the capital."
Zhao Sheng said.
Li Shuya could read, and seeing how interested she was, Zhao Sheng asked again.
"Does the princess want to get involved?"
"Me? Can I?"
"You don't have to write the manuscripts. You're responsible for categorizing and typing the manuscripts for a fee. Of course, some of them are recommended by our responsible persons, so you pay them in return."
"Ah! I still have to pay?"
Li Shuya felt a little painful. Printing is expensive to begin with. Should she pay others for promoting their reputation?
"Don't worry, this is a profitable business. You won't lose money. Are you willing to do this?"
With Zhao Sheng's support, Li Shuya felt that her significance at home was not only to take care of the children, but also to help her husband do some big things.
When it comes to writing these articles, you still need to find some experts, otherwise they will not be convincing and will be laughed at.
Su Wenxing, the principal of Linyin Academy, is the patriarch of the Su family and a master of contemporary literature.
He was a fellow clan member of Su Che, who studied at Deqing Academy in Shangjing.
If this person could be invited to be the editor, he would be able to comment on the interpretation of classics, poetry and prose, and current affairs, and perhaps it would even have a remote echoing effect.
The Lantern Festival is the last important festival in the Chinese Spring Festival customs, and it is held on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month every year.
According to the ancient calendar, there are three beginnings in a year.
The three yuan festivals are the Shangyuan Festival (Lantern Festival) on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Zhongyuan Festival (called the Yulan Festival in Buddhism) on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, and the Xiayuan Festival on the 15th day of the tenth lunar month.
The gods that match the Three Yuans are the Heavenly Official, the Earthly Official, and the Water Official, collectively known as the "Three Officials." The Three Yuans days are the birthdays of the Three Officials—the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, when the Heavenly Official is worshipped;
On the 15th day of the seventh month, the Zhongyuan Festival is held, during which the Earth God is worshipped.
On the 15th day of the tenth month, the Lower Lantern Festival is held, during which the Water God is worshipped. The Three Gods' powers are to ward off disasters and eliminate misfortunes. Their specific powers vary: the Heavenly God bestows blessings, the Earthly God forgives sins, and the Water God relieves misfortunes.
The Lantern Festival is also the most festive day in the Kaiyuan year.
The Princess's Mansion served wine and food as scheduled, and also specially visited Su Wenxing, the principal of Linyin Academy.
Su Wenxing was also a special guest at this poetry gathering, commenting on and collecting poems.
At this time, the first, second and third-place poems in the poetry competition will be rewarded by the "Kuaidao Evening News". At the same time, the comments of Su Wenxing and others will also be publicized in newspapers.
These are all good things, so naturally no one can refuse such kindness.
On the day of the poetry reading, the public security of Luancheng was personally managed by the brothers Zhao Yongsheng and Zhao Yongqiang.
After lunch, Zhao Sheng, wearing casual clothes, accompanied his wife and two little girls.
The guards were Mao Wang and Liang Dong, and there were more than fifty people hiding openly and secretly. Liang Dong was the personal bodyguard and refused to give an inch.
In fact, the Princess Mansion is only two main streets away from the commercial street, so it is not very far.
Everyone in the group walked over.
Li Shuya had already dressed up and put on her most beautiful dress.
With a little makeup on, her skin is as white as cream, like a fairy.
When Zhao Sheng saw it, he was very surprised and slightly stunned.
"You look so beautiful today, aren't you?" Zhao Sheng said in surprise.
Li Shuya was delighted to be praised by her lover in person.
In order to prepare for today's date, Li Shuya got up early and spent more than an hour getting dressed.
The efforts paid off.
"Son-in-law, our young lady is the most beautiful, right?" Xiao Tao asked.
Xiaotao is a little maid in the mansion. She used to be with the eldest lady. Recently, Li Shuya needs someone around her, so she was transferred here to serve the princess.
Zhao Sheng nodded quickly and said, "Of course!"
Li Shuya said angrily, "Xiao Tao, stop talking nonsense. No matter what, I am the wife of the Prince Consort! You are being disrespectful to him by saying this!"
"I'm sorry, I was wrong!"
Xiaotao didn't know what her young lady was thinking, but she wanted to make their relationship more harmonious.
Mr. Zhao was embarrassed when he saw Xiaotao being scolded.
Changing the subject, he said, "Tell me who's participating in today's poetry gathering. At least I can be mentally prepared in advance!"
"I visited Master Su Wenxing earlier, and he said that all the people here today are from the academy. There will probably be people from Zhao County as well, but I don't know if they're from other places..."
On the way, Li Shuya told Zhao Sheng everything she knew in detail.
After listening to the introduction, Mr. Zhao already had an idea.
I also think Li Shuya did a good job. After all, doing these things is quite tiring.
"I heard that many people went there to see Miss Su, Su Baizhi."
Li Shuya suddenly remembered what she had learned from the side and spoke hurriedly.
The rest are probably some people who are arrogant, look down on others, and think they are talented.
If it weren't for these poems, I would just be using them to create some presence.