Martial arts crossing begins with the story of looking for Qin

Chapter 30
Han Fei and Li Si kept being humble.

Ji Yanran said: "I heard that the "Lushi Chunqiu" compiled by Lu Xiangye's disciples is a great work on the study of the way of governing the country. Mr. Li Si came from the Xiangfu. I wonder if you can understand this "Lushi Chunqiu"?"

Li Sidao: "I also assisted in the compilation of "Lu Shi Chunqiu"."

As he said that, he smiled embarrassedly, and continued: "I am such an unknown person, it is an exaggeration to say that I assist."

Xiang Shaolong said: "Don't be modest, you have done a good job with me as a leftist, it's much better than what I did myself."

Li Si bowed and said: "If it weren't for the help of the left minister, Li Si wouldn't be where he is today."

Li Si is naturally very grateful to Xiang Shaolong. He borrowed an unknown name from the prime minister's mansion, and somehow fell into Xiang Shaolong's eyes. line of sight.

Xiang Shaolong said: "You have a great talent. Without me, others will discover it. It is impossible to bury it forever. Your current ability has already been valued by the king, and you can't always do things for me. It is only a matter of time before you become famous all over the world. thing."

Qin Qing said with a smile: "Mr. Li Si's talent can be discovered by the husband, and it is also the husband's ability. If you want me to say, it is the husband's ability."

Xiang Shaolong was very happy when Qin Qing praised him, and said: "There is Bole in the world, and then there are horses that can cover a thousand li. There are always horses that cover a thousand li, but Bole doesn't often have them. If you say that, then I am indeed a bit better."

Seeing his triumphant look, everyone also laughed.

Ji Yanran smiled and said, "Don't thank me, let's listen to Mr. Li Si's introduction of "Lu Shi Chun Qiu"."

Li Sidao: ""Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals" mainly collects the essence of predecessors, and puts forward the idea of ​​"law of heaven and earth", which means that only by conforming to the natural nature of heaven and earth, can the world be ruled. The way to be a king is to govern the country with benevolence and morality, to reflect from time to time, to seek talents and use talents, to rectify names and judgments, and finally to achieve the ideal of governance by doing nothing. Based on Taoist governance by doing nothing, and in line with the value scale of Confucianism, the implementation of benevolent government. "

Ji Yanran said: "General Xiang must not agree with his point of view?"

Xiang Shaolong said: "Let's not say whether his views are right or wrong, Qin State established the country by law and advocated martial arts, how can his theory be implemented in Qin State."

Han Fei said: "Human... human nature is... originally evil, and the rule of virtue... is just... an ideal."

Xiang Shaolong also stuttered seeing Han Fei's short speech, and really wanted to prepare him with a pen and paper, thinking that it would be better for him to write a book.

Ji Yanran said: "The general has always agreed with Mr. Han and Mr. Li. It's just that the superiors exercise power and oppress the people. As the general said, 'the king's crime is the same as the common people', how can it be done?"

Xiang Shaolong said: "That's just an ideal state of restricting power, the direction of progress. The abuse of power is also because human nature is evil. Power must be put in the cage of the system. Power corrupts people. Absolute power will only make people absolute. corruption."

"Absolute power can only make people absolutely corrupt", this sentence describes right to the point, like the morning bell and the evening drum, it is deafening.Everyone was lost in thought.

Xiang Shaolong looked at it, and said with a smile: "Miss Ji, don't spread these rebellious words for me anymore, it will cause me trouble. Mr. Han is a real famous person, and he has a deep research on the way of governing the country. Mr. Han entered the court, and as Mr. Han is a great talent, he will be reused, but I don't know what Mr. Han wants?"

Everyone looked at Han Fei, especially Li Si.Li Si had great ambitions but not a broad mind. He knew Han Fei's talent well and was jealous of his abilities, which led him to poison Han Fei to death in prison.

Han Fei said: "Now he is a man who has lost... the country... and the father... the father and the clan... are all in Xianyang... as a... hostage. I... still... be... peace... be a... hostage with a heart."

Li Si was relieved to hear this, and with Xiang Shaolong's recommendation, if Han Fei is willing to become an official, he will surely be able to make a fortune.I came from the same school as him, and the philosophy of governing the country is similar. His talent is higher than mine, and I am afraid that I will have nothing to do with him in the future.

Qin Qing and Ji Yanran sympathized with Han Fei very much, but such is the case with major national affairs, Ji Yanran herself is a descendant of the Yue Kingdom, so she feels the same way.

Xiang Shaolong said: "Since that's the case, don't force Mr. Han. Besides, the officialdom is complicated, and Mr. Han may not be used to it. Then learn with peace of mind. I have just researched a small invention called printing, which is suitable for the current paper. The application of the book can copy a large number of books, which is conducive to the dissemination of books. If you write more articles, I will spread your masterpieces all over the world."

People are busy asking what is "printing".Xiang Shaolong explained "block printing and movable type printing" in detail, which made Han Fei very excited.This technology can allow people like Han Fei to gain greater popularity for writing books and talking about it. This is really going to be a celebrity through the ages!

And the second daughter looked at Xiang Shaolong with a look of admiration. The contribution of this technology to civilization is immeasurable.

Xiang Shaolong watched the two daughters show admiration to him, and finally felt that he had won a victory in front of Han Fei.

Xiang Shaolong said: "Qing'er, when a printing factory is established in the future, you will be in charge of the printing factory."

Qin Qing is naturally very willing.This kind of thing that has nothing to do with culture is very attractive to literati.They are not short of money, just a good name.

Ji Yanran asked: "I don't know if Yanran has the honor to participate in it?"

Xiang Shaolong took a look, did she plan to return to Wei country?He didn't even ask "when will he return to the Wei Kingdom?" he said, "It's my honor to have the help of a talented woman from Ji."

Qin Qing glanced at Ji Yanran, then at Xiang Shaolong, with a half-smile expression on her face.

Xiang Shaolong said to Han Fei and Li Si: "You two go back and sort out your masterpieces, and open up my printing factory, and I will publish your works first. If you make money, I will give you a commission."

Everyone didn't understand what he said, how did it involve making money?
Xiang Shaolong explained: "My printing factory needs works to publish. You provide the works, I sell them, and I make money. After removing the cost, I take out part of the profits and give it to you as the author. .”

Xiang Shaolong's words stunned everyone.These people came from noble families, and they were not short of money. What they wanted all day long was to become famous and spread their works for themselves. It was too late for them to be grateful, so how could they ask for money?

In this era, knowledge is monopolized by nobles and aristocratic families. They have never thought of profiting from knowledge, and they also look down on Xiang Shaolong's businessman behavior. Writing articles requires money. Isn't this ruining their reputation?Not only did he not want money, but Xiang Shaolong also couldn't sell the book, he had to give it away for nothing.

No matter what Xiang Shaolong explained, Han Fei and Li Si firmly opposed asking for money.It seems that it is impossible to expect these aristocratic intellectuals to develop the publishing industry.I haven't said anything about copyright and intellectual property yet, and if I say it, it won't make their heads go straight off.

Seeing how they despised his actions deeply, Xiang Shaolong also found it funny.

Xiang Shaolong also knows that there are few literate people in this era, who will buy money by selling their works?They can't even pay the workers' wages. Now they are engaged in the publishing industry, purely to lose money and make money.

Seeing Qin Qing and Ji Yanran's enthusiasm, even if they lose money, they won't be able to stop their enthusiasm. Maybe this printing factory can bankrupt itself.

Xiang Shaolong himself is now interested in being a copywriter and publishing some works of later generations.If I don't publish some popular and easy-to-sell books, I'm afraid I won't be able to last long by relying on these high-profile works.

Qin Qing is a vigorous and resolute person, and immediately invested a lot of manpower and material resources to set up a printing factory.Ji Yanran was so busy, she really spent money like water!Xiang Shaolong suddenly felt that he had a bad idea.

The pre-Qin period was an era of great explosion of thought, when a hundred schools of thought flourished and a hundred schools of thought contended, and there were countless splendid articles. Although there were no copyright fees for publishing, there were also few readers, and few people bought them when they were printed.Should I suggest that Qin Jun implement compulsory education first, popularize culture, and increase some customers for himself, otherwise the prospect of his printing factory will be worrying!
Xiang Shaolong can only think about it, those in power in this era like to implement the policy of ignoring the people, if he proposes to popularize culture, he will be against the nobles and aristocratic families, and will be crushed to pieces by the era.

Xiang Shaolong felt that he was at a disadvantage, so he told Qin Qing not to print too many books, and at the same time marked "Publisher: Qin Qing" below the author on the cover.

When Qin Qing heard that she was going to put her name on the cover of each book, her eyes were full of smiles.

Qin Qing said: "I will also print my husband's name."

Xiang Shaolong shook his head, and said: "I'll forget it, I'm not a literati, I don't want to be known like that."

He is now in a high position and has no need for such a false name. He is not a standard intellectual, nor does he understand their obsession with leaving a name in history.If it weren't for the pain of seeing the printing factory lose money, he would never have thought of asking Qin Qing to keep his name. "

Qin Qing said: "Then also sign Sister Yanran's name."

Xiang Shaolong said: "Okay."

Qin Qing said: "Sister Yanran might marry into your general's mansion soon."

Xiang Shaolong blushed, but only laughed dryly twice.

Qin took a look at him innocently, and then hurriedly went to work on her publishing business.

Now she leaves early and returns late, tired and happy, even Xiang Shaolong has no time to care about her.

Seeing her happily busy, Xiang Shaolong could only comfort himself: "If you lose some money, just make some money. It's rare that Qing'er likes this career so much."

Xiang Shaolong asked himself: "Isn't making a lot of money a successful career? Why does she take losing money as a career?"

King Qin also heard that Qin Qing was busy with publishing, so he summoned Xiang Shaolong and asked, "Shaolong, what happened to the printing factory that Mrs. Qin recently set up? It's another new idea from Shaolong."

(End of this chapter)