Heavenly Dao Formula

"The ink and paper in the printing workshop...should be enough?" Shopkeeper Zhang put down the "books" that were not in volume in his hand and murmured.

"Of course it's enough. We haven't opened a store for so long, how could there be no stock... Wait!" Zhang Yuan stared, and suddenly came back to his senses, "Uncle, what do you mean by asking this? Are you really Want to print this book?"

The shopkeeper nodded.

"But she didn't give any money!" Zhang Yuan emphasized, "You also told me that businessmen can't do business at a loss. How can a bookstore help print without charging money? In the past, those talented scholars who came to print poetry anthologies also It costs money!"

"We can make money from books."

"Buying books?" Zhang Yuan said in disbelief, "Uncle Xingxing, didn't all the books that could be sold in the past were the classics and anthologies that must be read to obtain fame and fame? How many people are willing to pay for a book of common sayings? ?”

"It's not what it used to be." Shopkeeper Zhang shook his head. He had lived in the city for most of his life, and he was deeply touched by Jinxia's changes. Even just two or three years ago, most people could not read. Listening to books and watching theaters were activities that rich people would participate in. But now, if you pick up a ten-year-old child on the road, you can more or less know a few words, and there are not a few who can even write.

The rising sales volume of Shenjin Weekly is the proof.

Rather than waiting for other people to spread the word, buying a sneak peek now is the most common choice for Jinxia people.

"Let's take a look first." But he didn't bother to say so much, letting his nephew experience it for himself is worth a thousand words. What's more, Zhang Yuan is also a young generation who has received basic education. If he is also attracted, it will be more able to prove his inference.

...

Half an hour later, Zhang Yuan put down the book with a red face.

Seeing the shopkeeper sizing him up, he coughed quickly, "This book...is really different."

"You also think it can sell well?"

"If it can be printed in large quantities." Zhang Yuan couldn't deny this, but he still discouraged, "But you'd better not do that."

"How to say?" The shopkeeper frowned.

"Uncle, do you think about who is written in this book?"

"Xiji people, alchemists, and... the prefect?"

"Don't you think it corresponds to the court?" Zhang Yuan showed a look of fear, "Although Her Royal Highness replaced the government office with the Office, it is still the court in essence. And the government in this book It's very similar to Jin Xia's bureau, such as the prohibition of human trafficking, the abolition of prostitution contracts, etc... and the most important point, the description of this prefect is really too similar to the image of Lord Xia that is circulated outside."

Shopkeeper Zhang suddenly woke up!

So that's the case, no wonder he always felt that the image of the prefect seemed familiar!

As the Prime Minister of the Affairs Bureau and the most trusted minister of Her Royal Highness, Xia Fan has two completely different reputations in Shenzhou and outside Shenzhou. He has almost no objection to the former, he can be regarded as a model for all officials and the object of praise from the common people, while the latter is a bit strange... For example, he has strong ability, strong desire, and at the same time, he has an extraordinary interest in female sex. Since more and more foreigners moved into Jinxia, ​​such sayings have gradually spread among the chatter in the streets and alleys. But most locals take it as a joke, and no one really takes it to heart.

Shopkeeper Zhang lived in Jinxia City all year round, so he only thought the eunuch was familiar, but he didn't think of a deeper level. Now that he was reminded by his nephew, he suddenly realized that this eunuch was not Xia Fan's image spread outside!

Especially in terms of extraordinary ability and being quite trusted by the superiors, the background of Master Xia is almost exactly the same!

The shopkeeper couldn't help shrinking his neck.

Although Xia Fan's name is not mentioned anywhere in the book, as Zhang Yuan worried, if the government is annoyed, who knows if they will find other reasons to toss the bookstore?

But... give up like this?

Shopkeeper Zhang was not reconciled.

There is no doubt that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If it is grasped, Fengming Bookstore is expected to soar into the sky, instead of waiting for demise like it is now with no one caring about it.

After a long silence, he slowly opened his mouth, "Go to Jinxia Bookstore."

This bookstore is a store jointly established by the Secretariat and two other bookstores, and it is also the main publisher of the Shenjin Weekly and official letters.

"Uh, should you hand over this book to them?" Zhang Yuan rubbed his head. This is a safe approach. Whether it is to be printed or destroyed, it will be decided by the secretariat.

"No, you go and buy a copy of the latest Jinxia law."

"Oh... no, Uncle, why did you buy that?" Zhang Yuan asked in surprise.

"I want to study it all night." The shopkeeper replied in a desperate tone, "This book will be printed by Fengming Bookstore. In order to deal with possible risks, I have to prepare in advance."

"Ahem——" Zhang Yuan was almost choked, "You expect to use Jinxia Law to fight against the government?"

"At least in the publicity of the secretariat, they emphasize that all affairs are carried out in accordance with the law." Shopkeeper Zhang said solemnly, "Although these people come from a wrong path, at least I have to admit that the secretariat promises to What has been done, has not been violated so far.”

"What if they make an exception?" Zhang Yuan twitched his mouth.

"Then let me be the first time!" The shopkeeper said word by word.

This bookstore is the family business of the Zhang family.

Even if the final outcome is demise, he also hopes to shine the last flame in the eyes of everyone.

It was the first time Zhang Yuan saw the shopkeeper showing such a solemn expression.

Compared with the middle-aged man who was sighing in front of the counter, his eyes at this moment seemed to be back to his prime.

"Okay," Zhang Yuan said helplessly, "but this book doesn't even have a name, and the plot has only just begun. What are you going to do?"

"I've thought about this a long time ago." Shopkeeper Zhang said with confidence, "This person put the manuscript at the door of our store, which proves that she also has expectations. If the book becomes popular, she will definitely send over the follow-up part. As for The title of the book... just take it as the first two characters of the author's name."

He paused, "This book is called "Flowers Blooming"."

...

Three days later, the tea doctors received an unprecedented book. The word Huakai on the cover and the inscription from Fengming Bookstore on the front page seemed unique. It was the first time for them to encounter the bookstore donating books on their own initiative, but since there were new stories, they had to read them anyway.

Anyway, as long as the other party is willing to give money, what books are you talking about?

However, to Dr. Cha's surprise, the book only took two days to rule all the teahouses in Jinxia City. The regular guests who came to drink tea and chat, without exception, asked them to continue to tell the story of the flower blooming, and those who put the book on the shelf would be booed by the guests even when they came to the stage.

But this is just the beginning.

Soon some people were not satisfied with just listening to Dr. Tea's slow narration, and they began to find the source of this book by themselves.

Fengming Bookstore immediately entered the public's field of vision.