Angry Banana
Chapter 349: Little Things on the Journey (Part Two)
When Zhuo Yunfeng came to find Ning Yi, it was in the evening of this day. Before that, Ning Yi was considering the issue of establishing a huge public opinion system in the Wu Dynasty, and he was already somewhat troubled. Search: \(¨Complete¨Book¨Net¨) to read high-quality literature for free.
Regarding the steps Ning Yi was to take in going to the capital, the first of course was to deal with Liangshan, but the fundamental purpose was to start preparing for the Jingkang Incident or similar disasters of the Jin invasion, which might occur within a few years. For a country, most things are actually done step by step. How to enrich the country and strengthen the army, the things to be done are actually similar in the general direction. People's abilities are actually manifested in countless details. But of course, there are also some things that can fundamentally bring about certain changes, find a fulcrum, and leverage the entire situation, such as reforms.
However, Ning Yi was reluctant to get involved in large-scale reforms; he didn't dare to get involved in things at that level. This time to the capital, what he could do was still his ability in many details: his experience in running a company, logistical management and coordination, solving various small problems, and the use of conspiracies. As long as human nature doesn't change significantly, he wouldn't mess things up. After all, business warfare is just a ruthless contest between people. And beyond that, there was a fundamental blank area that he had considered filling.
The steps were as follows: after arriving in the capital, with Qin Si-yuan's approval, coupled with his past experience, he would spread "Zhu Ji" across the country as quickly as possible. Even though every era has its own characteristics, with the support of the state apparatus, many modern business experiences can still be used in the Wu Dynasty. This is not a big problem. Then, based on "Zhu Ji", he would launch a huge storytelling and entertainment industry, targeting the completely illiterate villagers, who account for more than 90% of the Wu Dynasty's population and have no voice. In this area, he shouldn't encounter a counterattack from the aristocratic class for a while.
To spread such a thing, the conditions to be met, of course, included the establishment of various standards, the standardization of training systems, and the reduction of production costs and circulation channel losses, just like the process of supermarkets gradually replacing department stores in later generations, and online stores beginning to squeeze the entire physical market.
Even though the Wu Dynasty does not currently have the foundation for developing capitalism, Ning Yi has enough usable experience from more than one era. As long as he is not suppressed politically for a while, Zhu Ji can spread rapidly everywhere like locusts. How to deal with the government, bribery, how to deal with a local gang, these things also have extremely professional methods in the developed capitalist system of later generations.
When he truly wanted to release these things, Zhu Ji might be like the first piranha entering a freshwater system. As for the harm it will cause after it reproduces, Ning Yi doesn't care for the time being. But relying on Zhu Ji, this entertainment system will promote some extremely simple and cheap principles to the entire society, such as "The great hero serves the country and the people", leading the greenwood outlaws of the entire society to the north after a few years.
The current Wu Dynasty does not have sufficient public opinion monitoring and propaganda system. Although every dynasty has its literary inquisition, it is still aimed at the less than 10% of the population who are scholars. The propaganda system is almost non-existent. In particular, no one would promote anything to the bottom of society. Those people who work with their faces to the soil and their backs to the sky may have never heard a few stories in their lives. And the Jianghu people, greenwood bandits, etc., those who will really listen are just some simple storytelling and operas. The stories in these things are simple and straightforward, but most of them do not have deliberate public opinion guidance, at most some popular pleasures and enmities or the daydreaming and adventures of swordsmen and romances. It is simply a virgin land that has not yet been cultivated.
However, many patriotic poems and parallel prose written by literati as known in later generations may attract applause from a group of scholars in the court or at literary gatherings, but if placed at the bottom of society, frankly speaking, who knows what you are promoting? How many greenwood people can read the *Chu Shi Biao* (出师表, Memorial on Dispatching the Army), and how many understand its meaning? How many of the people who hold hoes and serve as soldiers will be filled with grief and indignation because of Du Fu's poems?
At this time, the entire Wu Dynasty society is extremely simple. The illiterate people are much easier to fool than the otaku who are accustomed to using the Internet in later generations. As long as a few years, people will have more patriotic awareness. Even if they cannot fundamentally eliminate those greenwood bandits and martial arts people, as long as they tilt a little in the general direction, this power combined will be enough to promote the entire society. In this sense, raising a group of people to write novels and dramas is more cost-effective than raising a few top literati to write immortal poems.
This is the only fulcrum Ning Yi can think of that may be able to leverage the entire society without alarming the privileged class too much. But there are still many problems. The most important thing is that he is hesitating whether to let the Wu Dynasty master this nuclear weapon-level thing. He once told Liu Xigua how to brainwash the bottom soldiers, and also told Lu Hongti the importance of propaganda. But honestly, a convenient, society-wide public opinion propaganda system is the best foundation for these things to be truly promoted. But if it really runs, the Badao Camp (霸刀营, Tyrant Blade Camp) and Lüliang Mountain will only have a harder time in the future. This is boiling frogs in warm water, and there is no way to prevent it.
Ning Yi didn't know what his relationship with the Wu Dynasty would be like in the future. He just wanted to prevent the Jin people from invading south, but some things were planned from the moment he started wanting to do things. He would inevitably offend people in the future, maybe many people. He is not an old good person who seeks to serve the country and the people. He wants to do things because he sees people like Qian Xiwen, Liu Xigua, Chen Fan, and others who he can agree with and are worth saving. But if in the end many things backfire on him, he will never sit still and wait for death. This is the worst result he had ever thought of.
Therefore, when the concept of this public opinion propaganda system was basically completed, he became hesitant, and then sketched and made modifications. When Zhuo Yunfeng came to find him, the matter was also at a critical moment. However, what the other party came to say did not seem to be a trivial matter.
"I know Zhou Pei is next door, in the room Mr. Ning originally lived in."
Zhuo Yunfeng was led into the room and sat down, and he poured him a glass of water. Sure enough, after sitting down, the young man in front of him went straight to the point. Such direct words made Ning Yi's thoughts pause slightly. He nodded, holding the brush in his hand, and watched the other party continue.
"I have known the County Princess since I was a child. I know what she has in her heart and what she is thinking. Since two years ago, when Kang Wang's mansion first prepared to choose a husband for her, she was somewhat unwilling. I know her temperament. She wants to see more people and things. Just seeing one Jiangning, she always feels that it is not enough. Mr. Ning also knows that the County Princess is very smart. Most men... are actually inferior to her."
Zhuo Yunfeng said here, looking at Ning Yi's appearance, and saw the other party looking at him and smiling, but also nodded. In fact, Ning Yi's reaction surprised him a little. Regarding this time to see Ning Yi, he had repeatedly considered the words he was going to say many times. He originally thought that the first sentence would make the other party greatly surprised. Who knew that Ning Yi's reaction was calm, and he felt that he still underestimated smart people. But in his opinion, the other party must already be earth-shaking in his heart, but his surface skills of not showing his emotions are well done. Smiling and nodding at this time should be a symbol of inner turmoil.
However, he didn't know that Ning Yi was thinking about how to persuade Qin Si-yuan to tilt enough political resources towards Zhu Ji if he didn't use public opinion propaganda as a reason. But in his opinion, as long as he doesn't vigorously promote it, Qin Si-yuan, even if he knows that propaganda is useful, shouldn't pay too much attention to the entertainment industry of the restaurant. Anyway, the things Zhu Ji wants to do are simple: make a lot of money, and then invite people to tell stories and sing operas all day long, just control the content himself. Also... this Zhuo Yunfeng looks quite smart.
"Earlier, the Wang Mansion pressed her tightly on this matter, and when she talked to me privately, she already had the intention of leaving, but she was not very determined. But this time... I think she has really made up her mind. Originally, I was just guessing, but yesterday I confirmed it. I know the County Princess has always admired Mr. Ning's talent, but I don't know how she persuaded you... Originally, I shouldn't say too much at this time, but as a friend. Mr. Ning, this matter is related to the County Princess's reputation. Kang Wang's selection of a son-in-law is imminent, but she has escaped from home. Originally, going north all the way is not a big deal, but if people know... know who the County Princess is living with. Mr. Ning, I say this a little seriously, in the end, I am afraid she will harm others and herself. I am not good at mentioning this matter to others, but Mr. Ning must take precautions."
What Zhuo Yunfeng said was naturally a relatively euphemistic statement. Among Zhou Pei's friends, his mind and wisdom are quite outstanding, but he is also quite proud. After Zhou Pei first rejected his family's proposal, Zhuo Yunfeng never mentioned the matter again. He was too clear about Zhou Pei's character, knowing that Zhou Pei had been influenced by Kang Xian since she was a child, and admired those who were capable and talented. But as a girl, she always felt that there were many better sceneries in this world. If he couldn't prove his ability at the highest level, it would be difficult to win her heart.
And the highest level stage is naturally the capital.
From the previous many things, he guessed that Zhou Pei had the intention of escaping from home to go to the capital. Later, Ning Yi's return probably deepened her idea of putting the plan into practice. From the conversations earlier, Zhuo Yunfeng probably guessed this. He was determined to go to the capital. This idea was of course a bit risky. Fortunately, these two days he was able to confirm that the little County Princess had really done such an outrageous thing, and he didn't run in vain.
In his original plan, the best possibility was that he would help and take care of the little County Princess all the way to the capital, and then suppress everyone in Bianliang with his poetry and literary talent, and at the same time be able to show his face among the royal family. Unfortunately, when he confirmed that Zhou Pei was living in Ning Yi's room, he felt that something was wrong. Before coming this time, he originally thought of two possibilities: either the two were just a simple teacher-student relationship, or... Ning Yi was only six or seven years older than Zhou Pei. He was full of talent, and the little County Princess had always admired him. If it is said that there was something unspeakable between this teacher and student, then... it is not impossible to know.
Therefore, he came to find Ning Yi, and in fact his words still contained implied hints. Zhou Pei followed the ship to the capital. If she has a relationship with you, a small Son-in-Law, Zhou Pei may be said to have lost her reputation, but if the Kang Wang Mansion really gets angry, you, Ning Yi, will not be able to bear it in the end.
In his speech, he looked at Ning Yi's expression, and saw Ning Yi occasionally nodding, or frowning and thinking, although not to the point of being greatly surprised, but obviously he had realized the terrible nature of the problem in his heart. He can be considered a member of the royal family. This kind of ability to imply and observe carefully is cultivated since childhood. At this time, he knew that the goal had been achieved. If Ning Yi is smart enough and wants to get out of these things, he has to make some deals with him.
In the end, the existence of the little County Princess will still be announced, and the best way is to express that the little County Princess is with him. Ning Yi, as a commoner, cannot bear the gossip of traveling with the County Princess, but he can. And after that, all the dignitaries on the ship will subconsciously associate him with the little County Princess. These gossips will naturally accumulate weight in the little County Princess's heart in the end.
Thinking so, he said a few more words about his family and the relationship with the County Princess's side. Then, he saw Ning Yi also nodded, and stood up there, and said: "What you said makes sense." Zhuo Yunfeng didn't expect him to say it too clearly, but after saying this, the next development was quite unexpected. Ning Yi led him to the door, patted the door of the next room, and Zhuo Yunfeng heard him say: "Zhou Pei, are you there?"
Zhuo Yunfeng couldn't help but stunned. There were already slight but gentle footsteps in the room: "Yes, Mr., I also have something..." That was the light tone of Zhou Pei that he had almost never heard. While saying this, the girl in the room opened the door, and then was also slightly stunned. Zhou Pei was wearing quite civilian clothes at this time, which were originally borrowed from Xiao Chan, but for some reason, the clothes that Xiao Chan wore looked beautiful and temperamental, but when she wore them, they were really somewhat out of place.
Zhou Pei was quite natural by Ning Yi's side on weekdays, and even felt a little impolite, but when she saw Zhuo Yunfeng at this time, she suddenly became quiet, lowered her head slightly, and pulled up her open coat - in fact, the inside was also a coat, but Zhou Pei now looked a little weak, so she wore two, and the outside one was not buttoned. After pulling up her clothes subconsciously, she lowered her head: "What..."
"Someone is looking for you, your friend, entertain him yourself."
"...Okay."
Zhou Pei glanced at Zhuo Yunfeng and nodded slightly. Zhuo Yunfeng was also a little unsure of how to deal with it. It should have been a conversation between men. He had predicted Ning Yi's mood and response, and had envisioned various responses, but precisely because he was cautious and solemn in his heart, he never expected that Ning Yi would handily stuff him directly to Zhou Pei. What should he say now... He was greeting Zhou Pei, and Ning Yi frowned and thought for a while, and asked Zhou Pei: "What did you say just now that you had something?"
"No, nothing." Zhou Pei shook her head, then saw Ning Yi about to leave, and said again, "I'll talk to you later..."
"Oh." Ning Yi nodded and went back. For a while, he was too lazy to care about the entanglement of young men and women like Zhou Pei and Zhuo Yunfeng. He just thought in his heart that when Zhou Pei wore those expensive clothes, she naturally had the noble temperament of a princess, but when she wore Xiao Chan's clothes, she looked like a village girl, but it was quite interesting.
If these things that he was thinking about were to be greatly revised, it would be difficult to really decide for a while. He thought for a while, and heard the conversation of the young men and women next door, which vaguely sounded not very affectionate. Zhuo Yunfeng was naturally high-spirited in front of Ning Yi, but when he faced Zhou Pei, he felt a little flustered and depressed. In Ning Yi's view, it was obviously because Zhuo Yunfeng liked Zhou Pei that he was like this. He was thinking that if Zhou Pei came to find him later, he would have to say a few words, don't be too picky and miss a good marriage. This Zhuo Yunfeng looks pretty good at the current age.
After a while, Xiao Chan, who had gone out, also came back. She went out to see how Su Wenyu's seasickness was getting better. Since they stopped in Xuyi this day, Ning Yi let Su Wenyu, who was very seasick, disembark for medical treatment to avoid further torture. This time to the capital, the Su family dispatched no more than a dozen people, including servants and maids. Xiao Chan grasped the situation of everyone clearly, and can be regarded as taking over Su Tan'er's mantle, with the demeanor of a "little mistress". Ning Yi poured her a cup of tea. She sat by the bed, holding the teacup and talking about everyone's situation. The hairpin on the back of her head swayed cutely. Ning Yi tilted his head and watched for a while, then smiled and told her about Zhou Pei's suitor.
Soon after eating dinner, there was still no further news about that little lord. The dock was brightly lit, the opera stage was singing lively, and the lights on several big ships were connected together. After Zhou Pei and Zhuo Yunfeng talked, they had already gone out to the front hall for dinner. Ning Yi remembered that Zhou Pei seemed to have something to find him. After eating, he continued to think about things, making repairs and patches. Xiao Chan didn't bother him, and after making tea for him, she went out to watch the opera. But after waiting for a while, Zhou Pei hadn't come yet. He got up and went out to clear his head, and didn't plan to wait any longer. He took a turn and went to another boat to find Yunzhu and Jin'er.
He knew that Yunzhu and Jin'er hadn't been showing their faces these days, so he went straight to that room. When he walked to the door of the room, he was slightly stunned, because there was a faint sound coming from the room. The voice was neither Yunzhu's nor Jin'er's. It sounded a little low, but the things they were talking about were extremely familiar.
"...During that time, there was no one I knew around. Master alone, his injuries had just healed, and he had to take me, a little maid who couldn't help with anything. Miss Yunzhu, Miss Jin'er, you think, Hangzhou that kind of place, surrounded by rebels, all day long outside are people who want to kill Master to avenge someone, the attitude of that Tyrant Blade Camp is also unclear, I really don't know when I will be killed. But even at that time, Master didn't make any embarrassed expressions, and often deliberately made me happy... I pretended to be very happy, and sometimes hid behind the house and cried secretly, but I wasn't scared, I just felt that Master was so good... Uh, now it's Husband..."
The voice of the last sentence was small, a little satisfied and a little embarrassed because it was in front of others, and who was it if it wasn't Xiao Chan. Ning Yi could almost see her touching her fingers while speaking, looking embarrassed. He put his forehead against the bulkhead, speechless. He had been hiding Yunzhu's matter from Xiao Chan all the way, and he had also thought that Xiao Chan used to say "fiercely" that she would join hands with Miss to bully other women, but he didn't expect that the two sides had already colluded. Actually, thinking about it now, when Xiao Chan hugged Ning Xi and ran away in the Su Mansion, it was Yunzhu who came out to save the child. With Xiao Chan's temperament, it was not surprising that she was grateful to Yunzhu in her heart for accepting that favor.
Just when he discovered this on the boat, the largest brothel in Xuyi County, the West Garden, was full of singing and dancing, with songs and dances, and in a small room on one side of the main hall, there was a pair of eyes looking out from the quietly opened window, scanning the guests who came this time, as well as the maid she arranged to wait at the door, frowning slightly. When she was young, she was the focus of attention of a group of children and brothel madams. After becoming famous, visitors and admirers flocked to her. For a while, she didn't expect that she had been given the cold shoulder by Ning Yi - no matter what, even if it was the friendship of childhood, he should come over!
Thinking like this, she then became a little worried. Xuyi seemed to be not very peaceful in the past few days. He wouldn't have had an accident by chance, right...
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Last month, I said I would challenge 25 chapters, but in the end I didn't reach it, but in terms of word count, a total of 85,000 words were completed last month, which is equivalent to 21 chapters, which is much more than the previous few months. This goal still played a role in urging me. Therefore, this month I will also challenge 25 to 30 chapters. If I pass 25 chapters, I will ask for monthly tickets ^_^ (To be continued.) Please vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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