Believe it or not?

The two shopkeepers actually didn't believe it, but they didn't dare to say they didn't believe it in front of Gu Qing.

I don’t know since when, Gu Qing already had a touch of official authority in their eyes. When he opened the porcelain kiln, Gu Qing accompanied him with a smile to attract investment. Even though the two shopkeepers were polite, they despised the young farmer in their hearts.

If you are careful, you can easily kill this young man.

However, the fact is that they were almost played to death by the young man. They did not expect that the young man was so capable that he inexplicably achieved military merit and became an official. Now Gu Qing has become a mysterious figure in the hearts of the two of them.

Mysterious.

This is today, not that time and that day.

Gu Qing said that Yang Taifu would participate in the founding of the newspaper, and the two shopkeepers did not dare to believe it.

The two shopkeepers were still confused until now. They didn't understand why Gu Qing was uneasy as his official after arriving in Chang'an. Instead, he started making trouble with a hammer and a stick, and now he has created a "newspaper".

Can this thing make money or get a promotion?

"Young Master, may I ask, what are your intentions in running this 'newspaper'?" Hao Donglai asked hesitantly.

"There is no clear purpose. I want to provide the scholars in Chang'an with something to talk about after dinner, and earn some money on the way. After all, I am already eighteen years old, and it's time to think about saving money to marry a wife." Gu Qing lied without changing his expression.

The purpose of running a newspaper is unspeakable, and it is taboo. If Li Longji finds out, it will probably be enough to behead him ten times. Gu Qing does not have enough brains, and his head is not strong enough, so he must keep his mouth shut, even to Hao Donglai and Hao Donglai.

Shi Daxing and Gu Qing cannot completely trust them. After all, he knows the nature of businessmen very well. Any secret that can be exchanged for money and future has a price in the businessman's heart, including Gu Qing's head.

The two shopkeepers quickly exchanged glances.

After working in the shopping mall for many years, the two of them can naturally tell whether a person is telling the truth or a lie. They are not considered businessmen even if they don't have this level of ethics.

They could see that what Gu Qing was telling the truth was not true, and they also knew that Gu Qing would not tell the truth. So, what should they do next?

At least everyone is still a business partner, and Gu Qing is still the backer of Hao Donglai and Shi Daxing. Regardless of whether Gu Qing can trust them or not, they have no choice but to follow Gu Qing.

"Okay, what do you want us to do? Just tell me, Mr. Hao. I, Old Hao, will give you more than two hundred kilograms of meat..."

Before he finished speaking, Shi Daxing sneered: "More than two hundred kilograms? Fatty Hao, you have to speak with your conscience, the semen in your stomach is more than two hundred kilograms."

Gu Qing sighed: "No matter how much you weigh, keep it on your body. I have no interest in human flesh, let alone getting into the water. I still want to advise you to lose weight properly. With your body, you will be the first to be hunted down in the future."

You are the one who will die."

Hao Donglai couldn't help but be frightened: "Who is chasing you? Why are you chasing me? What have I done to kill me?"

Gu Qing blinked: "Who knows, both of you are people with special skills. They hang out in the brothel every night and fight for wealth. One day they get drunk and sleep around. It doesn't matter if they sleep with the lady of the brothel. If so, who will they sleep with?

Sons of powerful officials, you two may not be able to atone for your sins even if you commit suicide a hundred times, so it is natural and reasonable for you to be hunted down."

Shi Daxing laughed maliciously: "Young Master is joking. No matter how drunk Shi is, he can still identify people with half a foot of inscriptions. Fatty Hao doesn't know. Who knows that he poked and prodded randomly when he was drunk?

Someone, maybe a woman or a man..."

Hao Donglai was furious and opened his mouth to curse. Gu Qing waved his hand and interrupted the topic: "The more you talk, the more vulgar it becomes. If you want to scold me or have a duel, go out and solve it in the yard. Let's talk about business here. These things I just wrote, please find someone."

Someone who can write will copy it, then have it typed, print 2,000 copies, and distribute it to restaurants and inns in Chang'an City. The first three issues are all free, and each issue will print an additional 1,000 copies, and you will have to pay for the fourth issue.

Yes, one penny a share..."

Hao Donglai hesitated and said: "Young Master, is there really anyone willing to buy this thing?"

"Would you be willing to spend a penny to see the affairs of the prime ministers and celebrities of the day?"

"Are you willing...?" The two shopkeepers looked hesitant.

"Don't underestimate those people in Chang'an City who have nothing to do but have enough to eat. There are many such people. For just one penny, you can master a lot of topics for chatting with friends after dinner. You can establish the authority of a 'well-informed person' in the circle of friends and satisfy them.

For vanity, the price of a penny is too small. Believe me, there are definitely people who are willing to spend money. In a capital with a population of over one million, I don’t believe that even thousands of boring people can be found.”

The two shopkeepers couldn't understand, but they were very cooperative and they were willing to trust Gu Qing's judgment.

"Okay, the two of us will do it right away."

…………

A few days later, a new thing appeared in Chang'an City inexplicably.

A newspaper called "Bagua" appeared in the streets and alleys. The title of the newspaper was "Bagua". The layout of the newspaper was quite exquisite. Thick lines were used to draw grids on the paper. Each grid was filled with a story.

This article contains the anecdotes of several celebrities in Chang'an City in easy-to-understand words, and the headline on the front page is Yang Guozhong, a relative of the current dynasty.

A lot of space was spent writing about Yang Guozhong, describing in detail that he was plotted by thieves and fell into the water in Qujiang Pool. The Yulin Guards searched for the thieves to no avail. However, Yang Taifu was quite magnanimous. Perhaps his friends were joking with him, and he showed his displeasure tolerantly.

I will investigate this matter.

Under the deliberate description, Yang Guozhong was written in the gossip newspaper as a broad-minded and elegant man of the dynasty. Although he was wronged, he still refused to pursue the matter. After reading this gossip newspaper, many people expressed their opinions.

Yang Guozhong was filled with admiration.

Two thousand free copies of the gossip newspaper were scattered all over Chang'an City within one day, and public opinion suddenly aroused. For three days in a row, people in the streets and alleys of Chang'an City were talking about Yang Guozhong, with both detractors and praise.

For a person who has nothing to do with them, they are all fighting with each other.

Yang Guozhong was sitting at home when a pot fell from the sky, which inexplicably topped the Chang'an hot search list.

Early in the morning, the housekeeper had to wake up Yang Guozhong and handed a newspaper to the sleepy Yang Guozhong with an anxious look on his face.

When Yang Guozhong saw his name, his face darkened at first, and he pursed his lips with a sinister gaze. He read the content carefully, and his face became more complicated the more he read it. After reading it, he looked a little confused.

Yang Guozhong read the other articles in the newspaper again, then stroked his beard and pondered, frowning and not knowing what he was thinking.

After a long while, Yang Guozhong said in a deep voice: "Who did this?"

The butler shook his head in confusion.

"Send someone to investigate and let me know immediately if you find out."

Although the headlines all said good things about him, Yang Guozhong still felt uneasy. Whether a person is good or bad is all decided by this so-called gossip newspaper. If he said good things about him this time, what happens next time?

What about speaking ill of him?

This matter must be investigated clearly. Yang Guozhong will never let a farce-like newspaper have the yardstick to judge whether he is a good or bad person. No one except today is qualified to comment on whether he is a good person or a bad person.

…………

Li Linfu's house.

Li Linfu is old and indeed seriously ill now.

Taking too many sick days, it was inevitable that he would have psychological suggestions, so Li Linfu became ill. The Prime Minister's Office invited many famous doctors from Chang'an City, and Li Longji also sent an imperial doctor from the Imperial Medical Office to come and see him in person. Now Li Linfu is lying on the bed.

He used a large amount of decoctions to support Feng Zhu in his remaining years.

Although he was seriously ill, Li Linfu did not give up his power at all. When Li Longji beat Lu Xuan, it was regarded as a knock on the mountain to shake the tiger. Li Linfu immediately understood what Li Longji meant, so the old official fox immediately gave up most of his power, but

The old treacherous and cunning man retained the most critical officials and censorship.

Li Longji is also an old fox, and of course he understands what Li Linfu means. For half his life, the emperor and his ministers have known each other very well. After weighing the pros and cons, Li Longji still agreed to let Li Linfu continue to be in charge of the Ministry of Personnel and the Yushitai, and at the same time he found an excuse to scold him in his eyes.

With the crown prince, the court briefly returned to a situation of balance between left and right.

At the same time, Li Longji appointed several part-time officials to Yang Guozhong. Today, Yang Guozhong holds about fifteen official positions, including false titles and real powers. Anyone with a discerning eye can already see clearly that Li Longji wants to give Yang Guozhong

Paving the way to succeed Li Linfu as right prime minister.

The gossip newspaper run by Gu Qing caused quite a stir in Chang'an City. The common people only thought it was a source of gossip, but the big shots didn't see it that way.

What they saw was a newspaper that aroused public opinion in Chang'an City. Then, some people felt uneasy, while others felt they had discovered an opportunity.

Today, Gu Qing's gossip report was delivered to Li Linfu's bedside by a servant.

Li Linfu lay on the hospital bed and groaned weakly. The curtainman handed the newspaper to Li Linfu and carefully woke him up.

Li Linfu opened his eyes, and his cloudy eyes were filled with chaos, as if filled with endless fog.

After being awakened by the guest, Li Linfu read the newspaper with all his strength, and then his cloudy old eyes suddenly flashed, and the fog in his eyes disappeared in an instant.

"Who... did it?" Li Linfu's voice was low and intermittent.

The clerk lowered his head and said: "It has not been found out yet. However, Chang'an City has become a sensation because of this gossip paper. Now there are countless people in the streets and alleys talking about the things in the newspaper."

Li Linfu's throat trembled for a while, and he said slowly: "Go and check, and report to me as soon as you find out."

The guest of honor responded, and then whispered: "Master Prime Minister, do you want to order Wannian County to arrest people?"

"Don't act rashly. This thing is a double-edged sword, but if it can be used by me, it is a good thing... Sigh, I have been ups and downs in the court for most of my life. Why didn't I think of getting this in Chang'an City earlier? If I had it all these years

It will save me a lot of trouble... I am really old."

The guest asked in confusion: "I have read newspapers in my late life, and they only recorded the anecdotes of some officials and celebrities. Is it that important?"
Chapter completed!