Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

The next day, Fang Zheng set off for the capital.

He went straight to the Banshanfang newspaper office.

The sight of the reporters startled him. They were all skin and bones, as if their souls had been sucked out.

Like zombies, they turned their heads in unison to look at Fang Zheng and Li Yuanzhao, who had just come upstairs.

Even though the reporters were extremely exhausted, their eyes still sparkled with excitement.

They greeted him in unison.

Our efforts, Your Highness and Lord Fang should be able to see them, right?

We should at least get some bonuses, diamonds, or something....

Li Yuanzhao was filled with shame, especially since there was someone in the crowd staring at him with great resentment.

These people followed him and ended up in this state. He was ashamed and wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into!

Fang Zheng sighed.

It seems they have reached their limit. We can't exploit them any further.

He turned to Shen Yi and asked, "What's going on? Why is everyone so exhausted?"

Shen Yi also wore a bitter smile. "Reporting to you, sir, many people have been sent to Jianjiang, and the remaining staff is insufficient."

"They are working hard every day and are exhausted. Many people haven't been home for months and are living and eating in the newspaper office."

"During the day, they also have to go out to collect news, so... they have become like this."

Fang Zheng felt indescribable after hearing this.

Reporters are supposed to be a popular profession wherever they go, but he never thought that he would ruin them to this extent.

It's all Ru Yun's fault! Not putting eggs in the egg drop soup!

Then, Fang Zheng pretended to wipe away a tear.

"Brothers, you have suffered! Today, this official has returned to help you improve your lives!"

"You are meritorious officials of my Great Jing! How can I let you live like this? I won't allow it!"

The reporters' eyes flashed with hope.

Everyone knew about Fang Zheng's disaster relief efforts in Jianjiang through Shen Yi's publicity.

He is a truly good official! He will definitely keep his word.

Although he made a mistake with the egg drop soup, it must have been an accident.

Li Yuanzhao was even more ashamed. He found a corner where no one was around, sat down, watched Fang Zheng perform, and took out his small notebook.

"You go out every day, doing the hardest and most tiring work, but you are still sleeping on mattresses in the newspaper office."

"This is all my fault! Therefore, this time I have decided to spend a lot of money to buy the restaurant next to our newspaper office and convert it into a dormitory for everyone!"

"One room for each person, so you can also bring your families to live with you."

"In the future, the dormitory will be connected to the newspaper office, so you don't have to waste time and effort going home. You can go directly to the newspaper office when you get up!"

"Although we are a big family, we shouldn't neglect our wives and children."

"You are the earliest and most outstanding reporters in the newspaper office. Only you have this treatment. New reporters can only sleep on mattresses. Only those who perform well will have the opportunity to be assigned to the dormitory!"

"Next, let me introduce a new person to everyone. This will be the vice president of the newspaper office, Xie Xian. Welcome him with applause!!"

After hearing Fang Zheng's speech, the reporters immediately applauded thunderously.

Their joy was beyond words.

Lord Fang is paying for us to build houses? It's really generous to have a free place to live.

Moreover, the living conditions in Banshanfang are actually quite good. Many people from other neighborhoods have come here admiringly.

Bringing my family to live with me, and occasionally going home, and not having to rush to work in the morning, wouldn't that be wonderful!

Fang Zheng grabbed with both hands in the air!

The applause stopped immediately.

He said with a smile, "Don't be too happy, everyone. I haven't finished yet!"

"Not only will the accommodation conditions be changed! His Highness the Crown Prince and I also care about your meals."

"As long as I, Fang Zheng, am here! There must be oil in the dishes, and there must be eggs in the egg drop soup. This kind of thing must never happen again in the future!"

"Starting tomorrow, you can get your own meals, and the dishes every day must have meat!"

"Xie Xian, this matter will be handed over to you to implement."

Xie Xian nodded in agreement.

The reporters were even more excited when they heard this.

There are only two major problems in life, eating and living! Now the newspaper office has solved them all. As long as the newspaper office doesn't collapse, I will eat at the newspaper office for the rest of my life!

Fang Zheng was also very satisfied with the reporters' reactions.

The newspaper office is not yet profitable.

My management is already the work of a philanthropist. I can't let the people below suffer!

What's more, as long as the newspaper office rises, these people will become petty rich, which is a promising future!

"Also! Brothers, don't be excited!"

Also? The reporters began to breathe faster.

One good thing after another!

"In addition to all the above benefits, in view of everyone's hard work during this period, I have decided to give each person..."

Fang Zheng paused here, selling a suspense.

All the reporters' hearts were raised.

Give? Give what? It must be a bonus!

I, a reporter, earn one or two taels of silver a month. Although it is definitely not a small amount, it is definitely not enough.

Visiting news every day, finding people to cooperate with work, inviting people to eat, and building relationships.

Which one doesn't cost money?

The newspaper office doesn't reimburse a penny besides the salary!

Those with good family conditions are fine, and they can subsidize it themselves.

Poor scholars can only tighten their belts, borrow money, and use their tongues to grind their work to get it done smoothly.

Although there was no mention of a salary increase, it is already a great joy to receive a bonus today!

Fang Zheng looked around the audience and smiled slightly: "One tael for each person."

One tael!?

Instantly, everyone felt greatly hit.

One tael of silver is okay to give out usually, but it's a bit unreasonable to give out only one tael after working so hard for so long.

Li Yuanzhao was also anxious and stood up to question Fang Zheng.

What can one tael of silver do! Are you sending beggars here?

Didn't you say that the autumn exams are about to start and you are afraid that the reporters will leave? Old Fang has changed his mind. Does he think there are too many people and want to drive people away?

Shen Yi was in the crowd, smiling bitterly and barely twitching the corners of his mouth.

"Only one tael..."

"A little stingy..."

Hearing some whispering voices coming out, he couldn't help but say loudly: "Brothers, Lord Fang is righteous! He also gave us bonuses!"

"One tael is already very good! Do you know how hard and hard His Highness the Crown Prince and Lord Fang worked in Jianjiang?"

Fang Zheng's eyes lit up and he looked at Shen Yi.

Good dog leg, you have the pattern!

Everyone was silent, feeling the loss in their hearts.

Seeing that the time was almost right, Fang Zheng said loudly: "One tael for each person, but..."

"His Majesty and the Crown Prince think it's not enough, so the bonus is increased by a hundred times! One hundred taels for each person! An extra fifty taels for those dispatched to Jianjiang!"

As soon as this was said, all the reporters froze in place and looked at Fang Zheng with surprised eyes.

Fang Zheng raised his hands high: "This is nothing! Starting today, your monthly salary will be doubled!"

This time all the reporters came back to their senses.

Ecstasy instantly filled their hearts, and shouts full of joy were enough to explain the problem.

"Lord Fang is righteous!! Long live His Highness the Crown Prince!!"

"Long live His Majesty!!!!!"