Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 453 Lease
Businessmen seek profit.

Many times, businessmen follow the rules, but if something hurts the interests of the businessman, they can do anything, and these things are eye-popping in the eyes of many people.

When Datang Bookstore sells its own books, why do those merchants block the door and refuse to sell them?

But they were blocked, and they were still rolling around, even though they knew very well that the people behind these bookstores were not simple.

People die for money.

The front of Datang Bookstore is still crowded, because many people are watching the fun.

Qin Tian is not here.

The servant had already hurried home at this time.

"Master Hou, something has happened. Those booksellers in Chang'an City blocked the door of our bookstore, saying that if we don't give an explanation, they won't leave. Now we can't persuade them to leave, and we dare not do it easily. ah."

The servant said anxiously, Qin Wu became a little angry when he heard this.

"It's against them, why block our door, Brother Tian, ​​if you say a word, I will lead someone to destroy them."

Qin Tian smiled wryly: "This is not a battlefield, so you can kill people at every turn?"

Qin Wu curled his lips, Qin Tian said: "Let's go and have a look."

Without any hesitation, the group followed Qin Tian to the Datang Bookstore.

And not long after they left, at the Ninth Princess' Mansion, Ninth Princess also got into the carriage and rushed to Datang Bookstore.

Booksellers make trouble, I'm afraid it's not good.

To be honest, she was a little worried.

The sun was scorching, and there were many spectators standing in the west market. These people kept wiping the sweat off their faces, but even so, they refused to leave.

At this time, I don't know who shouted.

"Master Qin is here."

Soon, the crowd dispersed and made way, Qin Tian led people over, and Qin Wu led them to kill, as if he might strike at any time.

When those booksellers saw Qin Tian, ​​they immediately surrounded him.

"Master Qin, everyone is in business. We shouldn't be like this. It's just that you have kept the price of books so low, and we have no way to survive."

"Yeah, give us a way out, and we won't interfere with each other, otherwise, we'll waste time with you."

A group of rascals, Qin Tian looked at them, but he was not in a hurry, just smiled lightly: "It's very hot outside, if you can trust me, how about going to the back and let's have a cup of tea and chat slowly?"

When the booksellers saw Qin Tian talking to them in such a tone, they suddenly hesitated for a moment, and then looked at one of the men who was about fifty years old.

This man's name is Zhang Qiushui, who was originally the largest bookseller in Chang'an City, but now he might change hands, and today's disturbance was initiated at his suggestion.

Zhang Qiushui was a little fat, with small eyes and a sneaky look. He glanced at the crowd and said, "Then go in and chat slowly."

Zhang Qiushui is a businessman, so he naturally knows a lot of things, and it's hard to talk about it in front of so many people. If they don't go in, Qin Tian probably won't talk to them. It's very frustrating for them to talk like that. unfavorable.

They knew that Qin Tian's bookstore was similar to playing tickets, so it was a big deal not to do it, but to them, he was a guy who ate and couldn't lose it.

So it's not good to be stiff.

After hearing Zhang Qiushui's words, a group of booksellers followed Qin Tian into the backyard. The backyard was huge, but with so many booksellers in Chang'an City, it seemed crowded after entering.

Qin Tian ordered someone to watch the tea, but before the tea was served, Zhang Qiushui had already asked, "How is Hou Ye going to discuss?"

Qin Tian sat under the big willow tree for a moment, wiped the sweat off his face, and then said leisurely: "You said just now that you want to survive, but now the Marquis is asking you, what do you want to survive?"

After Qin Tian asked this question, the booksellers were stumped.

They were just clamoring to survive before, but in this situation, how can they survive?
In the end, Zhang Qiushui stood up.

"It's simple, as long as Lord Hou raises the price of the book a little."

If the price increases, they can also make thread-bound books. In this way, they will not have no way to survive. Moreover, it is also a good thing for Qin Tian. After all, the price has increased, and Datang Bookstore can make more money.

After Qin Tian heard this proposal, he secretly laughed in his heart. He really thought about it too, but would His Majesty be willing?

Today's Holy One wishes that all the books in this world are free, so that everyone can afford to read books.

"It's impossible to increase the price of the book. How about this? Ben Hou has an idea. Let's see if it works."

"Master Hou, tell me."

"The reason why Datang Bookstore sells books at a low price is mainly due to the low cost, and the low cost comes from movable type printing. I can sell you these technologies, and even sell you some movable type. You can print them yourself after you go back. , you can also make money by lowering the price, what do you think?"

After hearing Qin Tian's words, these booksellers hesitated for a moment. They didn't think about lowering the price, because if they lowered the price, they would earn less, so they didn't think about it just now.

However, if they can really have movable type printing, the cost will drop very low. Not only can they make money, but they will also be more competitive, even competing with Datang Bookstore.

Thinking of the business of Datang Bookstore today, these booksellers couldn't help but feel agitated.

Everyone discussed with each other, and after they felt that it was feasible, one person stood up and asked, "Master Hou, I don't know how much you want for this movable type printing technique?"

"Not much, [-] guan for technology, [-] guan for a set of movable type, [-] guan in total."

These booksellers couldn't help but feel a little distressed when they heard that Qin Tian was only asking for two hundred guan for these things, but considering the current situation, if they could put into production as soon as possible, the two hundred guan would be easy to earn back.

So it didn't take long for these businessmen to agree quickly after considering it.

After the businessman agreed, he left happily, but Qin Wu pouted his lips: "Brother Tian, ​​our bookstore can make money thanks to movable type printing. You have spread the technology, and we still have competition." Li, after they use movable type printing, they can also lower the price."

Qin Wu disliked him very much. All along, he thought that his brother Tian was very smart and good at doing business, but this time he obviously lost money.

Qin Tian knocked him on the head: "You are stupid, movable type printing and those living bodies are the main tools for us to make money. Think about so many bookstores in Datang, they may all need it, sell a copy, It's only two hundred coins."

Speaking of this, Qin Tian smiled again: "As for bookstores, selling books is indeed very profitable, but besides selling books, there is another way to make more money."

Hearing this, Qin Wu suddenly asked curiously: "Brother Tian, ​​what can I do?"

"Book rental, this can be said to be the lowest-cost way to make money. Books must be borrowed or read."

(End of this chapter)