I traveled back to the Qin Dynasty, and the First Emperor begged me to become his empress.

Chapter 409 The Great Qin News

The King of Qin glanced at Li Si, who immediately understood and repeated what Wang Wan and he had just said.

After listening, Ying Wuyou nodded slightly in agreement, and then said, "What the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice say is absolutely right. This newspaper has considerable influence and absolutely cannot be controlled by any one person. So, who does the Prime Minister intend to appoint to manage the newspaper's distribution?"

Wang Wan had already made his own plans. He stroked his beard and said, "Your Highness, I believe that a special newspaper office should be established under the supervision of the Censor-in-Chief, and reliable people should be selected to be in charge of its distribution. This way, the court's control can be guaranteed, and the newspaper's dissemination effect can be maximized."

Ying Wuyou pondered in his heart, but remained outwardly calm, saying, "The Prime Minister's words are reasonable, but we must be careful in selecting personnel. If the wrong people are chosen, the newspaper may become a tool for factional struggles."

Li Si spoke up from the side: "What the princess said is very true. We can select students from the Imperial Academy. They are well-versed in the classics and history and have the ambition to serve the country. They will definitely be able to do the job."

Ying Wuyou nodded slightly in agreement and said, "The two gentlemen have indeed considered things very thoroughly. However, the relationships in the court are now very complex, like a tangled web. No one can say for sure whether there are any hidden problems among them. Prime Minister, what are your thoughts on this?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Wan frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then asked in return, "Then, in Your Highness's opinion, what should be done?"

Ying Wuyou smiled slightly and said slowly, "Actually, although I proposed this newspaper, I am not the one who is actually in charge of its management."

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone present looked astonished, clearly surprised by the answer. However, before anyone could ask any questions, Ying Wuyou immediately explained, "This newspaper is now jointly managed by my tenth elder brother, eleventh elder brother, ninth elder sister, and fourteenth younger sister."

Ying Wuyou's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in everyone's ears. The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, their surprise deepening.

Seeing this, Ying Wuyou's smile widened. She looked around at the incredulous expressions on everyone's faces and continued, "Since we're going to set up a newspaper specifically and select reliable people to manage it, I think my brothers and sisters are the most suitable. What do you all think?"

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent. Wang Wan and Li Si exchanged a glance, somewhat hesitant. After all, while the involvement of royal family members in the newspaper's affairs could guarantee a certain level of reliability, these people currently appeared to be Ying Wuyou's men. How could Wang Wan be willing to accept this?

After a while, Wang Wan broke the silence first, cupping her hands and saying, "Your Highness's brothers and sisters are all members of the royal family. If they were to manage the newspaper, it would indeed add some authority. However, isn't Your Highness afraid that they might use the newspaper to manipulate public opinion and vie for the position of Crown Prince? There is currently no Crown Prince in Great Qin."

Ying Wuyou smiled slightly and calmly replied, "Prime Minister, you are overthinking it. My brothers and sisters are all people who care about the Great Qin. They know that newspapers should serve the Great Qin state. Moreover, if anyone tries to use the newspapers to do something improper, Father is wise and powerful. He will surely see through everything and punish them accordingly."

King Ying Zheng of Qin nodded slightly upon hearing this, his eyes revealing approval. Seeing the King's attitude, Wang Wan knew she could no longer refute him, but she still felt resentful. Li Si pondered for a moment and then said, "The princess is right. Having a member of the royal family in charge of the newspaper demonstrates the court's importance and ensures the newspaper's stance. However, a comprehensive oversight system is still needed to ensure the newspaper's fairness and objectivity."

Ying Wuyou readily agreed, “What the Minister of Justice says is absolutely right. I will discuss it with my brothers and sisters and formulate detailed regulations to present to Father and all the officials for review.”

King Ying Zheng of Qin said with satisfaction, "Very good. The matter of the newspaper shall be handled accordingly. Let the princes and princesses manage the newspaper office well. Jia Yang, you also need to take good care of this matter. The preparations for the trade fair should not be neglected. Jia Yang, you continue to work hard for the benefit of Qin." Ying Wuyou accepted the order, determined to make both the trade fair and the newspaper powerful tools for promoting the development of Qin.

As the trade fair draws near, the exhibition area outside Xianyang City is gradually being set up. Huge tents stand tall, stalls are neatly arranged, and merchants from all over the country are moving in one after another, displaying their dazzling array of goods.

Xianyang City remained bustling with activity, preparations for the trade fair were in full swing, and the people's enthusiasm for newspapers showed no signs of waning.

The latest issue of the newspaper was published as scheduled. In addition, the newspaper was officially renamed "Da Qin Xin Bao" (Great Qin New Daily). Besides the regular content, this issue also included a "List of Exhibitors at the Trade Fair."

This made many merchants feel extremely honored. To be on the news and have their names known to the people of Qin was every merchant's wish, and now that wish had come true, how could they not be excited?

At the same time, the King of Qin issued an edict reiterating his full support for the preparations for the trade fair and requiring all counties to actively cooperate. This edict was published on the front page of the latest issue of the *Da Qin Xin Bao* (Great Qin Daily), generating a significant impact.

As the newspaper was published issue by issue, news of the trade fair spread throughout the Qin state and even reached neighboring states such as Chu, Wei, and Qi. Merchants flocked to Xianyang to inquire about participating in the fair, forcing Ying Wuyou to set up a special reception office to handle these matters.

Meanwhile, the movable type printing workshop was also expanding. Huang Aniu trained a new group of printing craftsmen, and the number of movable type pieces increased to more than two thousand, allowing multiple printing plates to be typed simultaneously, greatly improving printing efficiency. The Daqin Xinbao newspaper gradually increased its publication frequency from once every five days to once every three days, and its circulation also increased from five hundred copies to one thousand copies.

On a sunny afternoon, Ying Wuyou inspected the construction progress of the trade fair venue. The site was located in an open area outside the east gate of Xianyang City. Workers were setting up rows of neat stalls, with a tall main exhibition stand in the center and spacious passageways around it.

"At the current pace, it will be fully completed in another half month," reported the Mo family craftsman in charge of the project.

Ying Wuyou nodded in satisfaction: "Very good. How should the security arrangements be made?"

The guard captain beside him replied, "Three hundred elite soldiers have been deployed to ensure security during the trade fair, and another one hundred plainclothes officers are mingling in the crowd to respond to any emergencies."

Ying Wuyou nodded and said, "Okay!"

Then, Ying Wuyou gazed at the bustling construction site, her heart filled with emotion. From the initial idea to its current scale, she had overcome many challenges. But she persevered, and was about to see the results.

【This is just the beginning!】Ying Wuyou thought to himself.

The system then interjected: [Host, will you continue holding this trade fair indefinitely?]

Ying Wuyou smiled and said, "Let's try it once a year for a few years first."

The system said: [Host, you're amazing.]

Ying Wuyou felt extremely uncomfortable with the system's sudden flattery. In her mind, she thought, "Thank you so much!"