407: I wish you success

This rhetorical question made all the Gentlemen in the main hall react!

His Majesty was beginning to show his stance!

Dr. Qin, who had just been humiliated, instantly had his eyes light up. This was an opportunity, a great opportunity to reverse his image in His Majesty’s heart!

Immediately, he suddenly jumped up, stepped to the center, and said:

“Your Majesty...”

“Your Majesty! Your subject is willing to share Your Majesty’s worries! Your subject will fund, fully produce, and distribute the newspaper! Not a single copper coin from the national treasury!” Ye Xuan spoke first!

He couldn't help but sneer. Everyone was staring at the ownership of the Printing Technique, unaware that as long as His Majesty agreed to him establishing a newspaper, he wouldn't fear not having the Printing Technique?

Moreover, all the Gentlemen in the imperial court felt this was a hot potato, but he, coming from later generations, deeply understood the importance of public opinion!

Public opinion could make a person, or it could destroy a person!

And he would wield this power!

At that time, even if he couldn't reach the heavens in one step, he would still hold a sharp sword that could kill and condemn the heart!

Then he looked at The First Emperor with a hint of anticipation.

But he didn't receive a reply from The First Emperor, because The First Emperor's gaze had already swept past him, asking the person behind him: “What do you want?”

Dr. Qin looked embarrassed again upon hearing this. Ye Xuan had the confidence to say he would fully fund it, but where would he get so much money? He couldn't possibly say he would also handle everything himself, could he?

Then he awkwardly said: “Your Majesty, your subject... your subject...”

“Step down!”

“Understood!” Laughter erupted from all around, and Dr. Qin returned to his original position in embarrassment.

“This matter was proposed by Widow Qing, so Widow Qing will lead it.”

The First Emperor made the final decision, and all the Gentlemen in the imperial court breathed a sigh of relief.

Ye Xuan, however, turned his head and gave him a deep look, with a hint of resentment, resenting him for interrupting him!

And Dr. Qin looked up to find Ye Xuan glaring at him, so he glared back fiercely. If it weren't for Ye Xuan, how could he have been so humiliated!

Then the two were like fighting bulls, refusing to give way to each other.

Lin Yue felt a bit amused outside the hall. This Ye Xuan's efforts were all in vain.

It seemed that Ye Xuan had no connection with Widow Qing, Ji San, and others, but given Ye Xuan's nature, would he let it go?

“Dismissed!”

Lin Yue heard this sound and quickly straightened his back, waiting for the ministers to leave.

After everyone had dispersed, Han Cheng walked over alone.

“Cavalry Commandant, His Majesty’s verbal decree states that you Cavalrymen may train behind Xianyang Palace. Furthermore, the newspaper must be immediately put into production. By the beginning of autumn, His Majesty expects to see results. The court will send a Text Official to review it. You can seek him out once you have produced it.” Han Cheng said with a smile.

“Thank you, Eunuch!” Lin Yue cupped his hands and smiled.

Han Cheng waved his hand and left, smiling.

Lin Yue turned to the more than a hundred Cavalrymen behind him and said: “I’m sure you’ve heard. Because you will be appointed as officials, His Majesty has ordered me to drill you. However, since you have just finished your duties, I will set the time for tomorrow at Chen Shi (7-9 AM), at the back of Xianyang Palace. Please do not forget.”

“Understood!” the Cavalrymen responded.

“Good, now follow me out of the palace.” Lin Yue nodded and led the group towards Zhangtai Gate.

As the Cavalrymen dispersed like birds, Lin Yue found Da Hu, who had been waiting for a long time.

“Da Hu, let’s go home.” Lin Yue led the three onto the carriage.

“Alright, Sir, hold on tight!” Da Hu cracked his whip, and the carriage headed towards the Earls Mansion!

Lin Yue’s Earls Mansion was not far from Zhangtai Palace. Soon, the carriage stopped in front of the Earls Mansion. Yang Dengshan and Aruhan got off the carriage, while Da Hu drove forward again.

“Turn left ahead, then right.” Lin Yue leaned forward, constantly directing Da Hu as they weaved through the market.

By the time Lin Yue’s throat was dry from talking, he finally saw the signboard of the Great Wall Tavern.

He ordered Da Hu to wait there, and he himself walked towards the tavern with Zhao Yun.

“General Lin, the Shopkeeper is waiting for you on the second floor.” The Shopkeeper greeted Lin Yue as soon as he saw him.

“Mm.” Lin Yue nodded and went straight to the second floor.

As soon as he went up the stairs, he heard Ji San’s hearty laughter!

Lin Yue knocked on the door, and after getting a response, he pushed the door open.

“Brother Lin! You’ve made a great contribution in this matter!” Ji San’s face lit up with joy the moment he saw Lin Yue.

“Brother Ji, have you received the news?” Lin Yue smiled, cupped his hands to Widow Qing, and then took a seat.

“Yes, the news came out after the court session. We have to thank you a lot for this, Brother!” Ji San said.

Lin Yue drained a bowl of tea and then smiled bitterly: “Let’s not talk about that. His Majesty said he wants to see the first edition of the newspaper by the beginning of autumn, and he also said that if there are any mistakes, I will be responsible for the consequences.”

Ji San was first startled, then returned to normal: “There are still ten days, which should be enough time.”

“That’s good.” Lin Yue nodded, then suddenly asked: “Where are She Jian and Brother Zhao Tuo?”

“She Jian returned to the Great Wall Legion this morning, and Zhao Tuo hasn’t finished his duties yet.” Ji San explained.

“Alright.” He was a bit disappointed, not expecting She Jian to leave without saying goodbye.

At this moment, there was another knock on the room door, “Shopkeeper, there’s someone named Baixiao Sheng looking for you outside.”

“Please invite him in.” Ji San shouted, then explained to Lin Yue: “This is the specific person in charge of our newspaper. I just called him here.”

“Okay.” Lin Yue nodded, but he felt that the name Baixiao Sheng sounded familiar. He remembered that in the game forums in reality, there was a Great Qin Baixiao Sheng who posted the most popular strategy guide, dominating the charts for a time, only to be pushed down by his two “Eating Shit” posts in the end.

He wondered if this person was the same as that one.

“Creak.”

A man dressed as a Great Qin scholar pushed the door open and first saluted: “Baixiao Sheng greets Senior Qing, Shopkeeper Ji, and this Young Master!”

The three nodded in acknowledgment. Ji San waved his hand and pulled up a stool for him, and Baixiao Sheng sat down.

“His Majesty has agreed. He wants to see the first edition of the newspaper by autumn!” Ji San preempted him.

Baixiao Sheng instantly jumped up: “That fast?”

“Yes, I know time is tight, but there’s nothing we can do. His Majesty has spoken, so we can only do our best.” Ji San said with a bitter smile, indicating his helplessness.

“This old woman will inform the various merchant teams when she returns, asking them to expedite the transmission of news from all the Great Qin commanderies to Xianyang. I will then hand it over to you.” Widow Qing said.

“I don’t have the same capabilities as Senior Qing, but I will ask my friends to compile the daily news of Xianyang City for you.” Ji San also said to Baixiao Sheng.

Lin Yue breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this. He now understood the feeling of being able to relax when backed by a powerful force. What seemed like a big deal to him was just a matter of convenience for them; these issues were not problems at all.

But Lin Yue’s heart suddenly tightened, because Baixiao Sheng’s gaze immediately shifted to him.

Lin Yue looked somewhat awkward: “I, I wish you success...”