Chu Tang: Tell Li Er at the beginning that I am a time traveler

As a semi-public existence, the Luoyang Library has somehow sold hundreds of thousands of books within just two days of its opening.

When Luo Shen reported the situation to Li Chong, Li Chong thought it was some kind of clever man playing tricks, maybe he wanted to buy low and sell high, and then sell it elsewhere.

can only say……

This possibility cannot be completely ruled out.Because once there are profits, those smart businessmen dare to do anything.

but……

When Luo Shen came back from the investigation the next evening, the result was a little optimistic, because it wasn't that some businessman was making trouble, but...

Some people really need a book that is not copied by hand, but also looks generous, beautiful and pleasing to the eye.

Li Chong thought about it and thought it was reasonable.

It's hand-copied, so I can only say that the quality is uneven.

And even if the businessman wants to make trouble, at least they will have to wait until they see that this thing is really popular before they will make trouble.

Then...

Li Chong also asked everyone, what should they do if someone wants to buy a large number of books from them and sell them elsewhere?
Li Chong's teacher Liu Gongquan and others were there.

When Li Chong suddenly raised such a question, they were a little stumped.

How to do this?
Someone asked, "Should we raise the price?"

Li Chong could only look at the other party speechlessly.

Another person said: "Do a good job of controlling the source, and don't sell them?"

This one is a little more reliable.

Li Zhong: "The problem is... as long as the profit is large enough, it is difficult for you to control it."

"For example... I can ask the children in Luoyang City to help me buy a copy of "Zuo Zhuan". As long as they buy it, I will treat them to eat caramel."

"You don't even need to ask children to do this kind of thing, just let your servants do it."

at this time……

Everyone is silent.

Li Chong also said: "His Royal Highness likes to plan ahead, so... from now on, you should also develop such a habit."

"No matter what you do, you must take a long-term view."

"Even if something like this might not happen, it doesn't do us any harm if we think about it."

Li Chong has not yet reached the stage of changing his voice.

So speaking is somewhat immature.

however……

At this moment, no one would treat him as a child.

Li Zhong reckoned that if someone really wanted to do this, it would either be a businessman with an eye for money, or his second or third uncle.

Then the worst plan is that his second uncle and third uncle colluded with the businessman to get him together.

If that's the case...

So how should I deal with it?

then……

In view of this, Li Chong also made some arrangements for Luo Shen based on the actual situation.

First of all!

Since printed books are so popular, of course we need to increase production capacity.

Secondly...

The purchase restriction must be a purchase restriction. After all, it is not normal to buy dozens of books, and they are still the same books.

While restricting purchases, you should also consider adding some business partners to yourself.

It's like joining.

In each region, find a relatively powerful one, authorize him a specialty store, and give the other party a small profit from the sky. With this local snake, it will be difficult for others to get involved.

of course!

The premise of all this must be that their production capacity can be improved.

otherwise……

These are just empty words.

and……

Sometimes, it may not be a bad thing if someone helps to spread the word, it just needs to be controlled and the food should not be too ugly.

Do the first two first.

The third……

Not in a hurry.

Li Chong gave orders.

Everyone looked at this little kid who was not tall, but full of the demeanor of a king, and for a while, they couldn't help but feel deeply.

Speaking of...

Did they find a good backer?

Can you imagine...

He's already like this at such a young age?

Even if it is said, no one will believe it.

at the same time……

The opening of the Luoyang Library, of course, was also noticed by Li Chun.

Li Chun didn't expect...

When the Luoyang library opened, it was so popular.

but……

Think about it too!

For thousands of years, most of the folk books were copied by hand.

nowadays……

There are engraved and printed ones, the key is that it is cheaper than hand-copied ones, so of course, everyone will buy engraved and printed ones.

only……

Li Chun couldn't help laughing wryly when he thought that no one would buy handwritten copies after this.

"Chong'er doesn't know how many people's jobs will be ruined now."

in fact……

Probably not too many.

Take the 200 million people in Luoyang as an example.

There may be only 3 to [-] people who are responsible for copying classics, including Buddhist scriptures.

It is true!

Some people may indeed make a living from it.

With the opening of Luoyang Library, some people really want to change jobs.

Because in the future...

It is estimated that it will be difficult to see hand-copied scriptures again.

Li Chong's side...

Of course, this issue has also been taken into consideration.

and so……

In fact, he also has a steady stream of employment opportunities.

For example, you can carve.

Now he needs to know how to carve.

If any of these copyists knows how to carve, they can apply for the job.

And there is...

Li Chong also needs someone who can create stories.

It doesn't matter if you don't know how to write at first, as long as you know how to write and have a certain cultural background, then you can try to join Li Chong's writing training class.

By the time……

Naturally someone will teach them how to write.

and so……

As long as you can read some words, you are not afraid of not being able to find a job.

besides!If you know how to draw.

Then you can also try to join a comic training class.

Even if you don't know how to draw, but are interested, you can try it.

With the opening of the Luoyang Library, a series of job advertisements also attracted the attention of many people.

in fact……

There used to be.

only……

Now those who are facing unemployment may pay more attention to it.

In addition...

In fact, writers also need it.

after all……

Now, with their printing efficiency, they are far from reaching their peak.

therefore……

Unemployment is actually not a big problem.

There is just one thing, which may be relatively bad.

before……

You can regard copying scriptures as a sideline job, and you can earn some extra money in your own home from time to time.

just now……

You have to become full-time.

Probably the worst place is here.

but……

If it's time to get hungry, then there's nothing I can do about it, isn't it?

This should go to the factory, and it has to go to the factory.

Many down-and-out literati who originally copied the scriptures for others gradually learned of this news through their friends.

The moment he got the printed book, he knew that the era of copying scriptures by hand could not go back.

of course!

In fact, it is not absolute.

because……

Li Chong is not interested in engraving and printing Buddhist scriptures, so...

In terms of Buddhist scriptures, they can still keep the habit of copying by hand.

But there is also a saying.

In terms of the application of engraving and printing, Buddhist scriptures may be used more than other classics and history books.

……

After a crazy book buying wave.

After another half month, the heat also slowly subsided.

Following this, another function of the Luoyang Library has been highlighted even more.

That's free reading.

Anyone, of any age, male or female, can come and read books in the library.

For those low-level families who have no money to study, that is simply good news.

then……

Then you can see that this Luoyang library has been open to the public for a long time, and there are quite a few people who come here to read books for free.

The singers and dancers that his second and third uncles sent Li Chong to before also played a role.

It guides those who come in very well.

What book you want to read, just ask, and you will know where to put it.

After you have finished your books, there is also a special reading room.

It's there for you to sit quietly and watch.

The ancients all had the habit of reading aloud, but...

This time is very important.

after all……

You are not alone in the museum.

for a while...

There are many people who come to read books.

even……

You might even make a few friends along the way.

For example...

If you don't understand something, you can try to ask the people around you.

Just ...

You still have to keep your voice down.

……

can only say……

The free reading alone can guarantee for a long time that there will be no one in this library.

Now is no better than future generations.

To tell the truth in future generations, who still reads.

If many libraries could still sell textbooks, homework books, and test papers, they would have closed their doors long ago.

In fact, Li Chong also wanted to sort out the Jinshi examination papers from the Tang Dynasty.

Why do you think the family is strong?

It is because of these aristocratic families that they have too much experience.

And the only way for ordinary people to surpass the aristocratic family is to do questions, do questions, and do questions.

But Jinshi test papers are not available to everyone.

and……

It will also not be made public to the general public.

Therefore, those humble scholars with little background and little experience, even ordinary people, are often unable to pass the exam right away.

Because you may not even have seen what the title looks like.

Not to mention how to answer the question.

This is probably the reason why many ordinary people fail to pass the exam after more than ten years, or even decades.

And there are often quite a few of those nobles from aristocratic families, all of whom are in their twenties and have been awarded Jinshi.

This is the difference!
but……

Let's talk about this later.

Now that the popularity is already there.

Then Li Chong must continue to enrich the book content of Luoyang Library.

It's the end of March.

Li Chong went to see how Meng Jiao was doing.

When he learned that Meng Jiao had already completed fifty chapters.

Li Chong felt...

Time to start printing too.

after all……

In Li Chong's view.

If there are only decent books in this library, Li Zhong always feels that it is not perfect.

And there is...

This is like a medical book or something, and it has to be printed.

And fairy tales or something.

It would be best to have a booklet like a fable or something.

This thing is mainly aimed at being easy to understand, and then it is beneficial for children to watch.

Now...

There are still relatively few children who come to the library to read.

first……

Children don't like reading in the first place. To be honest, there are very few who really like reading.

Second come...

The current collection of books is too serious, and it cannot attract them.

You just say that a copy of "Zuo Zhuan" is placed in front of you, unless it is those who are born with great ambitions, to be honest, who else will read it, give it to a dog, and the dog will not read it.

even……

Even adults may not like to watch it.

Li Chong felt...

It doesn't mean that all of them will become entertainment books, but at least, at least a certain proportion must be occupied.

otherwise……

All nerds.

This is not good either.

and so……

After personally inspecting the Luoyang library at the end of March, Li Chong also gave Luo Shen an order to increase the proportion of other books appropriately.

Li Zhong felt...

These medical books, even books on cooking, such as books on seasonal vegetables, are actually good.

The Luoyang library should not be a library set up for the imperial examination.

Li Chong thinks it should be positioned more as Datang's knowledge sharing treasure house.

Luo Shen somewhat understood what Li Chong meant.

Should I say it or not...

Your Highness has a broad mind.

only……

Will this make those aristocrats with a lot of books scold their mothers?
Everyone can read, and I am afraid that some people will not be able to accept it.

of course!

one way or another.

Such a trend of the times, and no one can stop it.

Are you going to say...

Are untouchables not worthy of studying?

Then you must not be condemned by everyone.

……

Except for some text books.

Next...

Luoyang Library is also trying to put some books in it.

Books, as the name suggests, are those with pictures.

Like One Piece...

Of course!
Li Chong felt that it was fine to let it go or not to let it go.

But since it is not a complete story, there is no need to post it now.

As for the engraving and printing of comics, Li Chong also went to see them.

Be reasonable!
The quality may not be very good at present, mainly because of the details on some lines, it is difficult to express well.

can only say……

There is still room for improvement.

but……

You really have to say whether it can be used.

The answer is yes again.

But the first book is definitely not One Piece.

It is a subject that Li has rediscovered.

He intends to turn the pre-Qin philosophers into a comic book.

It can be regarded as an introductory book.

Using the humorous way of comics, it reproduces the political views of the pre-Qin philosophers one by one.

After reading it, people can not only have fun, but also learn some historical knowledge.

then……

Maybe it can inspire some people to study the theories of pre-Qin philosophers more deeply.

This book, Li Chong has already been drawn.

There may not be a few pages in total, it is estimated that it is remarkable, and it should be possible to finish drawing dozens of pages.

Then, on a page, there may be only two or three sentences of dialogue.

But Li Chong thought it was quite interesting.

Next...

It depends on how the reader sees it. (end of this chapter)