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Chapter 176 [Another weapon]

When the Han brothers returned to the mansion, Han Mo naturally took a few things and returned to the west courtyard. At this time, Han Xuanchang had already left the mansion. I don’t know where he went, so Han Mo took two of the things in his hand to Mrs. Han. Mrs. Han liked these strange things the most and was very happy. The remaining few things were left, but Han Mo took them to Han Qin.

Han Qin was sitting in front of the table, with pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the table, and Aunt Bi was also accompanying her. When she saw Han Mo coming in, Aunt Bi stood up first and said softly: "I'm just now. Grandma brought some pastries, all from Beijing. I can't see them in the East China Sea. I'll go and get some for you to taste."

Han Mo thanked him. When Aunt Bi came over, Han Mo sat down at the table. Seeing Han Qin thinking hard, he said strangely: "Little sister, what are you thinking about again? There are not many things that can make you so hard."

Han Qin held her cheek and whispered: "Brother, didn't I tell you last time? I want to write a very long book and tell some ghost stories."

Han Mo was stunned. He remembered that Han Qin had said this. At that time, he only thought Han Qin was a child's character and didn't care. He didn't expect that she really had this plan.

It is undeniable that the so-called "a woman without talent is virtue" is still a very popular concept in this era, but Han Qin has studied literature and calligraphy with Aunt Bi since childhood, and has read a lot of books. Moreover, from Han Mo, she has also obtained countless information about strange monsters and foxes. There are really many novel stories in her mind that outsiders cannot imagine.

Aunt Bi comes from a scholarly family, has a wealthy family, and is not a stubborn person. He is also a literary woman. Han Qin really got the true teachings of Aunt Bi in terms of literary and artistic principles.

Han Xuanchang is an enlightened person. Although Han Qin did not agree, he did not object. As for Mrs. Han, her temperament was even more about doing whatever she wanted. Since Han Qin wanted to study, she not only did not stop her, but even in Donghai, she often sent some excellent books to Han Qin. Han Qin could also enter and exit at will whenever she was in the Donghai County study.

"Have you thought about what to write?" Han Mo asked quietly.

Han Qin's temperament is different from ordinary boudoir ladies. Those boudoir ladies just stay in the boudoir reading "The Rules of the Su Girls" and learn to embroider and sew clothes. However, Han Qin has a strong curiosity and desire for new things, which naturally has a lot to do with Han Mo's guidance.

Han Mo admires Han Qin's progress very much. It is precisely because Han Qin is somewhat similar to his own temperament in her bones that his brother-sister relationship with Han Qin is also very deep.

Han Qin thought for a while and smiled, "Yes, what are you writing? There are many things to write in your mind, but I really have to start writing, but I don't know where to start."

Han Mo said: "Otherwise, you can first arrange a few characters, and then use these people as the protagonists in the book to let them experience various mysterious things, divide them into one and a small story. This way, it is short and concise, and more rhythmic."

In this era, books were mostly classics, history, and collections of classics, legendary stories and Fengyue novels were not included in orthodox. It was okay for Fengyue romance stories. Talented men and beautiful women lit fragrances and listened to the wind. After all, the literary climate has been formed and people have passed on them. However, legendary novels are rare and rare. People have a blind sense of fear of the strange gods. In this way, literati dare not write their stories with a pen to avoid blaspheming the gods.

In this world, perhaps only Han Qin and Liu Rumeng have seen the story of Han Mo's "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio", and most of them have also been seen by Aunt Bi. Apart from that, outsiders have never seen it. If these stories are spread outside, there is no doubt that it will cause a commotion.

Han Qin blinked her eyes as beautiful as her mother and said, "This is a good idea. Well, I'm done so!"

Han Mo held his chin and said, "This kind of story is very suitable for serialization. If you wait in newspapers and magazines, you will definitely be popular with someone... newspapers and magazines..." He suddenly murmured to himself.

"What is a newspaper?" Han Qin asked in confusion.

At this time, Aunt Bi had already brought the snacks up. As expected, they were all specialty snacks in Beijing and placed them on the table. Aunt Bi said softly: "Mo'er, try these snacks!"

Han Mo smiled and picked up a small cake and put it in his mouth. It turned out to be very crispy and said, "There are so many good things in Beijing." He pointed to the small bag he brought over and said, "Little sister, there are some novel things in it. If you take it out and play, you will be shocked."

Han Qin didn't know that the bag was made of wood, and she was not very happy. She just asked, "Brother, what is the newspaper you just mentioned?"

"Are newspapers? Well..., something like a Chao document book." Han Mo could only explain: "But it is a bit different from the Chao document book."

Chaowen Book is a reading material for the upper class of Yan State. Not many people can read the Chaowen Book. Generally speaking, only important officials in the court and major families are qualified to read.

The Chaowen Book is an issue every month, which compiles many major events and some government orders from Yan State into booklets and sends them to special groups to read. The circulation is very small, the reading area is also very small, and the reading objects are very rare. It is an official book of journals and the content is not entertaining at all. Therefore, most people do not know their existence, and those who are lucky enough to get such booklets do not have the intention to read them, and they will not take them too seriously.

This dynasty document book was compiled by the Ministry of Rites. In other words, after Han Xuanchang took office, he had the right to inquire about this dynasty document book.

"What's the difference?" Han Qin asked to the end, but she knew the existence of the so-called Chaowen Book.

Han Mo thought about it carefully and said, "Actually, this is my own idea. This newspaper is also the name I took out at will. If possible, we can create such a book and magazine. The content in the book is naturally different from the Chaowen Book. We can divide the book and magazine into several parts, and we can compile common sense of life, medical health, fitness martial arts, interesting talks, geographical characters, birds, beasts and animals. Of course, the ghost stories you write can also be set up separately. In this way, the content of the book and magazine is extremely rich, and everyone can find the content they are interested in...!" When he said this, he was excited, and he really had the idea of ​​establishing a book and magazine at this time.

Aunt Bi smiled and said, "Mo'er is so smart. You can think of such a method. Nowadays, there are many women studying, and you can add some content that women like, such as female workers embroidery, cooking and growing flowers, etc."

Han Mo looked at Aunt Bi and nodded, "What Aunt is saying is that in that way, the readership will be wider."

Aunt Bi smiled and said softly: "Silly kid, it is not easy to compile such books and magazines. What you said cannot be understood by a single person. Medical health requires a skilled doctor to tell the truth. Geographical figures need to be written, and tourists who have walked through mountains and waters and knew about geography and mountains. If they are just making up for the numbers and make up, then those who are aware of their knowledge will be laughed at."

Han Mo said seriously: "It's not bad, you can't be careless."

Han Qin blinked and said, "Brother, look at what you mean, do you really want to compile a book or magazine?"

"I'll think about it carefully." Han Mo thought about it.

Creating a book and magazine is undoubtedly a very difficult thing, and it cannot be solved in just a few words. From content to printing to distribution, every link is not done just by doing.

In terms of content, once some circumstances that are contrary to ethics appear, it will inevitably cause interference from a large number of literati and even the court. In terms of printing, no movable type printing technique was invented in this era. Most books were hand-written versions. The more advanced ones were the rubbings of stone. If you want to make the publication of books and magazines larger, the printing problem must be solved. There are also distribution problems, so you must find booksellers. However, the booksellers in Yanjing City are now under the control of relevant departments, and it is not said that any book can be sold.

But Han Mo keenly felt that the function of books and magazines is not just to earn some small money, after all, there is a huge maritime trade behind him, and there seems to be few businesses in this world that can compare to his maritime trade.

He deeply felt that books and magazines are the best tools to control public opinion. Once books and magazines have formed a climate and are widely read, books and magazines can become a tool for political struggles and struggles, and they are very sharp tools.

And he understood that the affairs of this book and magazine were managed by the Ministry of Rites. If the Ministry of Rites was controlled by other families, such as the Xiao family and the Su family, Han Mo would not have such high enthusiasm. However, now the Minister of Rites is his father Han Xuanchang. As the saying goes, the moon will be the first to get close to the water. Han Xuanchang is in charge of the Ministry of Rites. It is not impossible for him to create a book and magazine.
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