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

Chapter 406 Announcement of the First Qin Dynasty Trade Fair

She paused for a moment, then explained, "This trade fair, simply put, is an event that brings together various goods for display and sale. It's like the small stalls we see at the market, only on a larger scale and with a wider variety of products."

Ying Wuyou described the format and significance of the trade fair in detail, giving everyone a clearer understanding of the concept. Once she saw that everyone understood, Ying Yueying asked a question: "Thirteenth Sister, do you mean you want a few of us to be in charge of the newspaper?"

Ying Wuyou nodded and replied affirmatively, "That's exactly right. You are my closest brothers and sisters in this Xianyang Palace. This newspaper matter is of great importance, and I don't want to hand it over to the court officials to manage yet. So, I can only ask you for help! What do you think? Are you confident that you can do this well?"

Ying Wuyou's gaze fell on Ying Yunman, Ying Gaolu, Ying Gaoshan, and Ying Yueying in turn, as if observing their reactions. After exchanging glances, they seemed to have a tacit understanding and nodded in unison, saying, "Let's do it!"

Next, the group sat down together and began to have a lively discussion about how to write the trade fair's newspaper.

First, they engaged in a heated debate over the title. Some suggested using an eye-catching title to grab readers' attention, such as "Breaking News! The First Daqin Trade Fair is About to Open!" Others believed the title should be concise and clear, directly stating the theme of the fair, such as "The First Daqin Trade Fair." After careful consideration and repeated deliberation, everyone unanimously decided to adopt a concise title that accurately conveyed the fair's information—"Announcement of the First Daqin Trade Fair."

After finalizing the title, they immediately began discussing the newspaper's content. The focus was on how to convey the trade fair's information to readers in the most concise and clear language. Some suggested providing detailed information about the fair's time, location, exhibitors, and exhibits; others proposed adding descriptions of the fair's highlights to increase reader interest. After some discussion, they reached a consensus: the content would emphasize the fair's scale, unique features, and its appeal to consumers.

Finally, everyone offered their ideas regarding the newspaper's layout. Some advocated for a simple and elegant style, allowing readers to easily grasp the information at a glance; others suggested adding illustrations to enhance the visual appeal. After discussion and comparison, a layout scheme that was both simple and attractive was ultimately chosen.

After a series of intense and productive discussions, a clear direction and plan for writing the trade fair newspaper were finally established. Everyone was filled with anticipation for the trade fair and believed that this meticulously crafted newspaper would attract a large readership and lay a solid foundation for the fair's success.

Upon receiving the first edition of the newspaper, Ying Wuyou glanced through it and nodded in satisfaction: "Excellent. Begin printing tomorrow, with an initial print run of five hundred copies to be sent to various counties and prefectures of Qin and neighboring states."

Ying Yunman stared at the brand-new newspaper, her eyes gleaming with deep thought, as if she were conceiving a grand plan. She suddenly spoke up, "Jiayang, I have a new idea. Since we already have a newspaper promoting the trade fair, why not simply start a regularly published one?"

Upon hearing this, Ying Wuyou looked at Ying Yunman with astonishment, clearly surprised by her suggestion. She had never imagined that her ninth sister would have such progressive ideas, and couldn't help but look at her with newfound respect. Ying Wuyou's face lit up with delight, and she quickly said, "Of course! However, this newspaper is mainly for promoting the trade fair at the moment, so we may need to use it for a while. When it's time to publish it regularly, we'll definitely have to discuss it with Father."

Ying Yunman nodded in understanding. She then asked, "Discuss it with Father? Jiayang, what are your thoughts on this matter?"

Ying Wuyou thought for a moment, then replied, "Regarding the future plans for the newspaper, I intend to divide it into several different periodicals. These will include government decrees, local news, business information, and so on, so that different periodicals can meet the reading needs of different groups of people."

Upon hearing this, Ying Yunman's eyes widened in surprise, and she quickly asked, "Isn't it a bit inappropriate to write the imperial decrees in the newspapers? Won't that lead to leaks?" She seemed somewhat worried about this issue, since imperial decrees usually have a certain degree of confidentiality.

Ying Wuyou smiled slightly and explained, "Ninth Sister, there's no need to worry. We can select the government decrees that can be made public for publication, so that the people can understand the court's activities without leaking secrets. Moreover, this can enhance the people's trust in the court and let everyone know that the court's decisions are for their own good."

After listening, Ying Yunman pondered the matter carefully and found it very reasonable, nodding in agreement. Ying Wuyou continued, "News from different places allows everyone to know what is happening in different places, promoting communication; commercial information can promote trade development, which is entirely beneficial to the country."

Everyone praised Ying Wuyou's plan. Ying Yueying exclaimed excitedly, "If such a newspaper can really be published, it would be an unprecedented achievement!" The more they talked, the more excited they became, filled with anticipation for the future of regularly published newspapers. Looking at everyone, Ying Wuyou felt even more confident, thinking that after the trade fair ended, he would discuss this matter thoroughly with his father.

On the day the first newspaper was published, a light drizzle fell over Xianyang. Ying Wuyou stood under the eaves, looking at the newspaper in his hand, still smelling of ink, and felt a great sense of accomplishment.

The newspaper was printed on the finest paper, about a foot square, and printed on one side only. It consisted of two pages: the front page contained the imperial edict of the Qin Dynasty regarding the holding of a trade fair; the second page provided a detailed introduction to the fair, including the time, location, and participation methods.

“Princess, this newspaper is truly amazing.” Cui’er flipped through it curiously. “The information is so simple and easy to understand; even someone like me who doesn’t read often can comprehend it.”

Ying Wuyou smiled: "That's precisely why we want ordinary people to be able to understand it. Tenth Brother and the others have simple writing styles, which is perfect for this purpose."

Meanwhile, the people of the entire Qin Dynasty were enthusiastically discussing the newspaper. Although its content was limited to matters related to the Qin Dynasty trade fair, it was undoubtedly a new and exciting thing for the Qin people who lacked entertainment.

People were filled with curiosity about the newspapers and eagerly passed them around. Even those who were illiterate would ask literate people to read them aloud, listening intently over and over again, afraid of missing a single detail. Then, they couldn't wait to turn around and show off the information they had learned to others.