The Rise of the Writers of the Republic of China

"What are you doing?"

"I plan to sue!"

"Complaint? Who are you suing?"

"I sue myself!"

"..."

In the cross talk garden, two Tianjin famous actors were talking about "Selling Five Vessels", and the children below booed and laughed from time to time.

Hu Zhengzhi and Zhang Jiluan were sitting in a corner, peeling peanuts and drinking tea while listening to cross talk and chatting.

"Zhengzhi, you said that Mr. Zhou, why did you ask us out if you have nothing to do?" Zhang Jiluan said holding a tea bowl.

"Who knows?" Hu Zhengzhi adjusted his glasses, "His article "The Rise of Great Powers" is really well written, and I've wanted to get to know him a long time ago."

Zhang Jiluan said: "I've heard people say that Zhou Hexuan is the Jin Yong who wrote "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", and now he is working at Chu Yupu's residence."

"Zhou Hexuan is Jin Yong?" Hu Zhengzhi was very surprised, "The style of writing is not at all, it must be a mistake!"

Zhang Jiluan shook his head and smiled, "How do I know? Anyway, I heard it from someone."

Both of them were well-known journalists in the Republic of China. Zhang Jiluan served as Sun Yat-sen's secretary and was responsible for drafting the "Interim President's Inauguration Declaration". He was arrested because he opposed Yuan Shikai. After he was released from prison, he no longer engaged in politics, and has been working as an editor and reporter for major newspapers. Two years ago Zhang Jiluan served as the committee secretary of the Longhai Railway, but he lost his job because of the war, and now he is living in Tianjin.

Hu Zhengzhi is also famous. When he was a teenager, his sister-in-law sold a pair of gold bracelets to sponsor him to go to Japan for a work-study program. He graduated from the Law Department of Tokyo Imperial University and is proficient in four foreign languages. He once presided over the "Ta Kung Pao" and was the only Chinese reporter who attended the Paris Peace Conference. The "Guowen Weekly" he founded was unable to make ends meet and was on the verge of bankruptcy. It could only rely on his friend Wu Dingchang to provide monthly subsidies.

These two are the professionals that Zhou Hexuan intends to invite to run the newspaper together.

The comedians on the stage had almost finished "Selling Five Utensils" when Zhou Hexuan finally came belatedly and said with a low laugh, "You two have been waiting for a long time."

"You are Zhou Hexuan?"

Zhang Jiluan and Hu Zhengzhi were greatly surprised. They thought that the person who could write "The Rise of a Great Power" was, if not an old man, at least a middle-aged man who had experienced many hardships.

"It's Zhou." Zhou Hexuan sat down with a smile.

Hu Zhengzhi said: "Mr. Zhou is a great talent, your "Rise of Great Powers" has caused a sensation both at home and abroad."

"A few small articles are not worth mentioning." Zhou Hexuan said modestly.

Zhang Jiluan asked curiously: "Mr. Zhou, I heard that "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was also written by you?"

Zhou Hexuan laughed and said, "It's just a clumsy work, and it's hard to get into the eyes of an expert."

Zhang Jiluan and Hu Zhengzhi looked at each other with wry smiles, it turns out that Zhou Hexuan and Jin Yong are really the same person, it is estimated that many people will be surprised when the news spreads.

After the three of them exchanged polite greetings, Hu Zhengzhi asked, "Mr. Zhou asked us out today, why?"

Zhou Hexuan went straight to the point and said: "I would like to sell the discontinued "Ta Kung Pao", and invite two professionals to be the manager and editor-in-chief of the newspaper."

The atmosphere was suddenly solemn, and Zhang Jiluan asked in a deep voice, "Is this newspaper for Chu Yupu? I don't know how to speak for warlords."

"Don't worry, both of you, I will no longer be Chu Yupu's secretary," Zhou Hexuan took out a plan and spread it out, "Please read it, gentlemen."

Hu Zhengzhi and Zhang Jiluan approached, and saw a line of large characters written at the front—"Ta Kung Pao"'s newspaper policy: no party, no selfishness, no selling, and no blindness.

Just eight words have already caught the attention of Hu Zhengzhi and Zhang Jiluan. This newspaper policy is concise and to the point, but it expresses the highest state pursued by the newspapermen of the Republic of China. If it can be implemented according to the regulations, "Ta Kung Pao" will be sold all over the world and become a leader in the newspaper industry.

Hu Zhengzhi calmed down the excitement in his heart, and asked in detail: "Mr. Zhou, what do you mean by the words "not party, not selfish, not selling, and not blind?"

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "No party, that is, no party formation, no attachment to any party, and strict political neutrality. Not selfish means not selfish. Newspapers are social tools, and you can't accept money to speak for anyone. If you don't sell them, you can't sell the country. , foreigners have done a good job, we can boast that foreigners violate China's interests, we must report truthfully, let the people of the country know the ugly face of foreigners. Not blind, but not blindly follow, any news must be true, and we must not follow the trend of public opinion. Adhere to objectivity and fairness, and convince people with reason.”

"What a non-party, non-selfish, non-selling, and non-blind one! If the newspaper is published according to these eight characters, the high quality of the newspaper will be unique in the world." Zhang Jiluan patted the table and praised.

The movement was a bit loud, and all the surrounding guests looked over in shock, making the two comedians on the stage a little depressed.

Hu Zhengzhi was a little worried. He sighed and said, "It's easier said than done. This newspaper is really successful. I'm afraid no warlord can tolerate it."

"You two don't have to worry," Zhou Hexuan said with his head down, "To be honest, the major shareholder behind the newspaper is Zhang Zuolin's son, Zhang Xueliang, and he will try his best to protect it."

As soon as Zhang Xueliang's name came out, the two patriotic journalists were instantly discouraged. Zhang Jiluan said with a wry smile: "If it's really invested by that young marshal, the eight-character policy is like a child's play, how can it be not favoritism?"

"Otherwise," Zhou Hexuan shook his head and said, "I can assure you that when the "Ta Kung Pao" is run in the future, it will definitely be able to speak ill of the young marshal, just please don't scold him so harshly. Of course, if the young marshal does anything that benefits the country For the good deeds of the people, Ta Kung Pao also needs to help spread the word.”

"Really?" Hu Zhengzhi expressed doubts.

Zhou Hexuan said: "We can sign an agreement, as long as the two feel that it violates the policy of running the newspaper, they can resign at any time in the future."

Hu Zhengzhi and Zhang Jiluan looked at each other, both a little moved, but hesitant.

In the end, Zhang Jiluan still couldn't resist the temptation of the eight words "no party, no selfishness, no selling, and no blindness". He gritted his teeth and said, "I did it!"

Hu Zhengzhi was silent for a while, and then said, "Count me in."

Zhou Hexuan immediately said: "In the initial stage, the cost of running the newspaper was 50,000 silver dollars, and the young marshal paid 40,000 silver dollars to own 60% of the shares. But he can only pay dividends and does not participate in the management and operation of the newspaper. I paid 10,000 silver dollars to own 20% of the shares. Served as the president of the newspaper. The two bought shares with their own labor, each owning 10% of the shares. Mr. Hu served as the manager and deputy editor-in-chief, and Mr. Zhang served as the editor-in-chief and deputy manager. The three of us formed a social review committee to study current affairs. Discuss opinions, decide opinions, and write in turn. Mr. Zhang is in charge of revising the final manuscript. If everyone disagrees, the vote will be decided by a majority. If the three people have different opinions, Mr. Zhang shall prevail. How?"

This arrangement is that Hu Zhengzhi is in charge of business affairs, Zhang Jiluan is in charge of the content of the manuscript, and Zhou Hexuan is the nominal president.

Hu Zhengzhi and Zhang Jiluan were relieved after hearing this, because they also had the decision-making power for reporting, and the final decision-making power was handed over to Zhang Jiluan, so they were not afraid that the newspaper would be controlled by Zhang Xueliang.

Why did the young commander agree?

Of course, he was persuaded by Zhou Hexuan. If a newspaper wants to gain influence, it must adhere to the principle of objectivity and fairness. Even if Zhang Xueliang did something wrong in the future, his own newspaper would not scold him so harshly, but once Zhang Xueliang did something good, he would naturally publicize and praise him vigorously.

For example, soon Zhang Xueliang will prepare for the establishment of the China Hope Education Foundation. This is a good thing that benefits the country and the people. "Ta Kung Pao" will not blush when they flatter. At that time, people all over the country will know that Young Marshal Zhang is passionate about education.

As for whether "Ta Kung Pao" can be run well, Zhou Hexuan is not worried. As soon as the eight-character newspaper policy is released, it will definitely win the praise of the society, not to mention that he has a big killer.

Wenxiu and Puyi's divorce must be left to "Ta Kung Pao" as the exclusive news!