The Rise of the Writers of the Republic of China

   "What are you doing?"

   "I'm going to sue!"

   "Sue? Who are you suing?"

   "I sue myself!"

  “…”

   In the cross talk garden, two famous Tianjin actors were talking about "Selling the Five Instruments", and the children below made cacophony and laughter from time to time.

  Hu Zhengzhi and Zhang Jiluan sat in the 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?" Zhang Jiluan said while holding the tea bowl.

   "Who knows?" Hu Zhengzhi helped his glasses, "His article "The Rise of a Great Power" is really good, I've wanted to know him for a long time."

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

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

   Zhang Jiluan shook his head and smiled and said, "How do I know? It's all heard from people anyway."

   Both are well-known newspapermen in the Republic of China. Zhang Jiluan once served as Sun Yat-sen's secretary and was responsible for drafting the "Provisional Presidential Inauguration Declaration". He was arrested because of his opposition to Yuan Shikai, and after his release from prison, he stopped working in politics and has been working as an editor and reporter for major newspapers. Two years ago, Zhang Jiluan served as the conference manager of the Longhai Railway. He lost his job again because of the war, and now he is living idle in Tianjin.

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

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

  The cross talk actors on the stage were almost finished talking about "Selling Five Weapons", and Zhou Hexuan finally arrived late 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", if not an old man, was at least a middle-aged man who had been weathered.

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

  Hu Zhengzhi said: "Mr. Zhou is a great talent, your "Rise of a Great Power" has now become a sensation at home and abroad."

   "Some small articles, 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 said with a smile: "It's my own work, it's hard to get into the eyes of experts."

  Zhang Jiluan and Hu Zhengzhi looked at each other and smiled bitterly. It turns out that Zhou Hexuan and Jin Yong are really the same person. It is estimated that many people will fall through the glasses when the news spreads.

After the three of them greeted each other politely, Hu Zhengzhi asked, "Mr. Zhou invited us out today, I don't know why?"

   Zhou Hexuan went straight to the topic and said: "I want to sell the "Ta Kung Pao" which has been discontinued, and invite two professionals to serve as the manager and editor-in-chief of the newspaper."

The atmosphere suddenly became solemn, Zhang Jiluan asked in a deep voice, "Is this newspaper for Chu Yupu? I won't speak for the warlord."

   "Don't worry, you two, I no longer serve as a secretary for Chu Yupu," Zhou Hexuan took out a plan and spread it out, "Two gentlemen, please read."

  Hu Zhengzhi and Zhang Jiluan approached and saw a large line of characters written in front of them—the policy of Ta Kung Pao: No Party, No Selfishness, No Selling, No Blindness.

   With just eight characters, it already caught the attention of Hu Zhengzhi and Zhang Jiluan. The policy of running a newspaper is concise and to the point, but it shows the highest realm pursued by newspaper people in the Republic of China. If it can be implemented according to the rules, "Ta Kung Pao" will surely be marketed all over the world and become a leader in the newspaper industry.

  Hu Zhengzhi calmed down his inner excitement and asked in detail: "Mr. Zhou, what's the explanation for this not being a party, not being selfish, not selling, not being blind?"

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "If you don't have a party, you don't form a party, you don't attach to any party, and you strictly abide by political neutrality. If you're not selfish, you don't do it for yourself. Newspapers are public tools of society, and you can't collect money to speak to anyone. If you don't sell it, you can't betray the country. , We can boast that the foreigners have done a good job. If the foreigners violate the interests of China, we must report the truth and let the Chinese people know the ugly face of the foreigners. If you are not blind, you must not blindly follow. Adhere to objectivity and fairness, and convince people with reason.”

   "What a good one who is not party, not selfish, not selling, and not blind! If you really run a newspaper according to these eight characters, the quality of the newspaper is unparalleled in the world." Zhang Jiluan patted the table and praised.

   The movement was a bit loud, and all the guests around were surprised, which made the two comedians on the stage a little depressed.

  Hu Zhengzhi was a little worried. He sighed and said, "Easier said than done. This newspaper can really do it. I'm afraid no warlord can tolerate it."

   "Don't worry about these two," Zhou Hexuan said, bowing his head, "To be honest, the major shareholder behind the newspaper is Zhang Xueliang, the son of Zhang Zuolin, and he will try his best to maintain the integrity."

As soon as    Zhang Xueliang's name came out, the two Patriotic Daily reporters were instantly discouraged. Zhang Jiluan smiled bitterly and said, "If the young marshal really invested, the eight-character policy is like a child's play, how could it not be favoritism?"

"No," Zhou Hexuan shook his head and said, "I can make a deal here. When Ta Kung Pao runs it in the future, I can definitely speak ill of the young marshal. Just please don't scold so hard. Of course, if the young marshal does something to benefit the country The good things for the people, Ta Kung Pao also needs to help publicize it.”

   "Really?" Hu Zhengzhi doubted this.

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

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

  Finally, Zhang Jiluan still couldn't stand the temptation of no party, no selfishness, no selling, and no blindness, and gritted his teeth: "I did it!"

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

Zhou Hexuan immediately said: "The initial cost of running the newspaper is 50,000 silver dollars, and the young marshal pays 40,000 yuan and owns 60% of the shares. But he can only pay dividends and does not participate in the management and operation of the newspaper. I pay 10,000 silver dollars and own 20% of the shares. Served as the president of the newspaper. The two invested in labor and held 10% of the shares each. Mr. Hu was the manager and deputy editor-in-chief, and Mr. Zhang was the editor-in-chief and deputy manager. The three of us formed a social review committee to study current affairs. Discuss opinions, decide on propositions, and take turns to write. The final draft will be revised by Mr. Zhang. If everyone has different opinions, a majority vote will be used to decide. If the three have different opinions, Mr. Zhang will prevail. How?"

   This arrangement means 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 greatly relieved after hearing this, because they also had the decision-making power to report, 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 marshal 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 a good thing, he would naturally publicize and praise him vigorously.

  For example, Zhang Xueliang will soon prepare to establish the China Hope Education Foundation, which is a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people. Ta Kung Pao does not blush when it flatters. At that time, people all over the country will know that Zhang Shaoshuai is keen on education.

   As for the success of Ta Kung Pao, Zhou Hexuan is not worried. As soon as the Bazi policy of running a newspaper came out, it definitely won the praise of the society, not to mention that he has a big killer.

  Wenxiu and Puyi are getting divorced and must leave it to Ta Kung Pao as the exclusive news!