Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

To some extent, Fang Zheng Yi had a long-standing habit of frantically squeezing resources.

Whether it was people or things, he would utilize everything he could when Taoyuan County was poor and starting from scratch.

The same went for these reporters. Although Fang Zheng Yi invested the first capital for establishing the newspaper office,

it was now operating normally but still hadn't generated any profit, even incurring slight losses.

Even with subsequent advertising, it was uncertain how effective it would be or how much money it could earn.

Fang Zheng Yi couldn't possibly continue to increase the financial support in the short term.

After all, the money in hand was limited. Spending an extra coin here might mean spending one less coin in a more valuable area.

If it couldn't create profit, then it would have to tighten its belt and wait for an opportunity to grow.

If it couldn't grow, then it could only mean that the time for newspapers to appear was still far off.

Being naturally eliminated by the market would also be reasonable.

The immediate task was to make these people work their hardest!

Use all their effort to make the newspaper office self-sufficient.

Once it proved that it could develop sustainably, then Fang Zheng Yi could continue to increase investment without any hesitation.

As the first batch of reporters, their status and income levels would certainly rise accordingly.

Even if it didn't succeed, Fang Zheng Yi would find a way to arrange a way out for the reporters.

After the two finished talking, Fang Zheng Yi looked out the window and saw that it was already getting late.

He stood up and said, "Brothers, stop eating! Stop even if you haven't had your fill!"

"Tonight, I'll take you out for some fun!!"

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Fang Zheng Yi led a large group of reporters and others from the boat to the Fenghua Lou Clubhouse.

At this time, the long street where Fenghua Lou was located was decorated with lanterns and streamers, creating a festive atmosphere like the New Year.

Li Yuan Zhao and the others couldn't help but stare blankly.

Traveling down the Jian River from the capital, they had passed through many villages and towns, and had seen the "unique characteristics" of many places.

Therefore, Li Yuan Zhao already had a deep understanding of poverty.

But seeing this scene, everyone felt a deep sense of incongruity.

The pedestrians on the road all looked gaunt and pale, but the scenery on the street seemed to be celebrating some festival.

As he watched, Li Yuan Zhao couldn't help but feel angry and whispered to Fang Zheng Yi, "Lao Fang! What are you doing! Isn't this wasting money?"

Fang Zheng Yi smiled slightly, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I have already made arrangements. Just follow along and eat when we get there."

He had already arranged for Xie Xian, Wu Sheng, and others to make arrangements at Fenghua Lou.

He hadn't personally gone to see it, but he had been listening to Xie Xian's reports every day.

Because Xie Xian had very good connections in the city, the title of boss of Fenghua Lou was directly placed on Xie Xian's head.

At this time, the gate of Fenghua Lou was tightly closed, and the signboard was covered with a large red cloth.

Xie Xian, with a beaming smile, was chatting with the wealthy merchants gathered at the entrance.

Seeing Fang Zheng Yi leading people forward, he quickly stepped forward to salute and said loudly, "Master Fang is here! This humble one is Xie Xian, greetings to Master Fang! Please forgive me for not welcoming you properly!"

When the numerous wealthy merchants present heard that it was Fang Zheng Yi, they were all shocked and knelt down to salute him.

"Greetings, Master Fang!"

Fang Zheng Yi, with a face full of smiles, raised his hand and said, "Everyone!"

"This official and Shopkeeper Xie are close friends. Today, I am specially invited to attend the opening ceremony of the Fenghua Lou Clubhouse."

"Everyone here today is a friend! There is no distinction between high and low in Fenghua Lou. Please rise quickly!"

Everyone slowly began to stand up, but many people's gazes towards Fang Zheng Yi were still somewhat evasive.

Seeing this, Fang Zheng Yi immediately said loudly, "This official is ashamed to appear in Jian River in this image, as I am new here!"

"However, please rest assured, I, Fang Zheng Yi, have always been kind and generous."

"The main purpose of this trip to Jian River was to investigate corrupt officials, and now the matter has been completely resolved."

"This official is not very talented, and before a new governor is appointed, I may have to govern by doing nothing."

Hearing him say this, the tension in the hearts of the wealthy merchants lessened somewhat.

They praised him one after another, "It is truly a blessing for Jian River and its people that Fang Qingtian has come to Jian River!"

"Master Fang is truly a model for officials!"

A pile of rainbow farts flew over, and Fang Zheng Yi was very pleased.

He smiled and said, "Good! Then let's continue. Boss Xie, please!"

Boss Xie? Xie Xian smacked his lips, feeling a little unaccustomed to hearing it.

"Okay! Next, we will begin the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Please Master Fang cut the ribbon for Fenghua Lou!"

As soon as he finished speaking, beautiful women in revealing clothes walked over with red silk ribbons on both sides.

Fang Zheng Yi was too lazy to dawdle and directly cut the ribbon.

At the same time, the red silk on the signboard was also pulled down, revealing the four large characters below: [Fenghua Clubhouse].

Everyone was puzzled and whispered to each other.

Xie Xian didn't explain, but directly pushed open the door and said to Fang Zheng Yi, "Master Fang, please go first!"

Fang Zheng Yi lifted his official robes and strode into the building, with everyone following him in slowly.

Entering the building, it was suddenly bright and spacious. In the middle was an open hall, and in front of it was a huge stage, but the stage was in a large pool, with many koi swimming in the pool.

Musicians and dancers were all on the stage, and musicians holding various instruments were also standing on the corridors of the second and third floors.

The railings on each floor on all sides were carved with beams and painted pillars, and even many places were painted with gold lacquer.

The most eye-catching thing was the two Roman columns standing straight behind the stage, which looked quite strange.

The corners and edges were also filled with discordant elements.

Fang Zheng Yi's face couldn't help but fall!

What the hell is this! It's completely different from what I imagined! It's a hodgepodge!

And what are all those people playing the zither and pulling strings on the second and third floors doing? Are they afraid people can't hear clearly? I should have come to take a look myself!

I gave you the drawings, and you just made this for me!?

Fortunately, the guests' reactions were still acceptable. Although it was strange, it was obviously eye-catching.

Many people exclaimed in admiration.

There were not many people present. Including those wealthy merchants, along with Li Yuan Zhao, Zhang Biao, and others that Fang Zheng Yi brought, there were only a few dozen people in total.

Because Fenghua Lou completely adopted a membership invitation system, it did not accept individual guests except for specific guests.

After everyone was seated, Xie Xian said loudly, "Since Master Fang is here today, why not ask Master Fang to say a few words to us!"

Fang Zheng Yi got up and walked to the stage, smiling and saying, "Today, Shopkeeper Xie has cordially invited me!"

"I really feel ashamed that I didn't bring any gifts."

"All the expenses tonight will be borne by this official! Everyone, feel free to eat and have fun!"

"In addition! This time, I have also brought a special person to introduce to everyone."

After speaking, he pointed to Huang Sheng Rong under the stage.

Huang Sheng Rong closed his eyes and lowered his head, reciting a Buddhist chant to everyone.

"This one! Is Master Huijue, who came from Tianzhu to practice Buddhism! !"

Everyone looked at each other in confusion. Tianzhu? Where is that? I haven't heard of it, but it seems very impressive.

"This official has always been devoutly devoted to Buddhism. This time, in order to bring down the corrupt official Liu Xun, it can be said that I encountered many dangers! Thanks to Master Huijue for chanting scriptures and praying for this official, blessing me with Buddhist Dharma, so that I could turn danger into safety several times!"

Everyone looked at Huang Sheng Rong in surprise, and saw him calmly take out a small porcelain bottle from his arms, stick his finger in and dip some thing, and put it on his forehead.

The expression of the whole person changed immediately.

Became serene... profound......