Chapter 660
"Your Highness!"

"I have seen Your Highness!"

Li Chong just put down his pen and finished his day's work.At this time, Luo Shen was also seen rushing over before sunset.

Li Chong knew that the other party came to report to him, so he asked directly: "How is the book selling?"

Luo Shen immediately replied: "Return to Your Highness, the first batch of printed books sold at least [-]%."

Li Chong also continued to ask: "What about "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms"? How did it sell?"

Luo Shen said, ""The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" went on sale for less than an hour in the morning, and it was all sold out."

Li Chong couldn't help but looked up at the roof, and said, "It seems... there are still a lot of rich people in Luoyang City."

"..." Luo Shen looked at his emotional expression, and also said: "I think that the number of publications should be increased in the future."

Li Chong said, "Arrange it as you like."

The first batch of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" printed and sold was only a thousand copies.

But... don't look at it, it only has a thousand copies.

A thousand books can be sold in such an underdeveloped transportation and logistics situation in ancient times, and within an hour.

This shows the potential of this book.

This is like, when the starting point online novels of later generations are put on the shelves, there will be [-] subscriptions in the first hour.

Li Zhong asked again: "What was their reaction after watching it?"

Luo Shen replied: "One is that it is novel, because there has never been such a long book in the Tang Dynasty before. The second is that it is interesting, as if it reproduces the history. The main thing is that it was very long before. Few people talk about the Three Kingdoms. Even if there are, it is only limited to the stories of some single characters."

"Like Meng Dongye, they have written everyone in it. They have never seen it before. What's more... I heard that this is Meng Dongye's work, so many people are willing to spend money to buy it and read it. First read."

Li Zhong nodded and said, "This is the effect of celebrities. But...if they find out that it was Sun Quan, not Zhuge Liang, who borrowed the arrow from the grass boat, will they criticize Meng Jiao and say that he Misunderstanding my son."

Luo Shen also said: "I don't think so, after all... everyone must know this is fake."

Li Chong: "It's hard to say, I'm afraid to be true about everything."

"But...it doesn't matter. There has to be the first person to eat the crab."

"You continue to do a good job of printing and supplying books."

Luo Shen: "Yes."

Li Zhong: "Although Luoyang has a million people, I estimate that it can sell five to one hundred thousand copies. I am afraid that it is slowly approaching saturation."

"So...you have to think about other places."

"We can try to find some other merchants to join us, and let them help us sell to other states and counties of Datang."

"Do you think... it's better to distribute it to other merchants, or let the Li family do it?"

Luo Shen obviously did not expect Li Chong to ask such a question.

What does this mean?
Although Luo Shen had rarely been involved in political struggles before, Li Zhong's words clearly represented his distrust of the Li family.

Seeing that his expression had changed, Li Zhong immediately said: "Don't get me wrong, my highness just doesn't want to bother the Li family with anything."

"And... there can't be only one Li family."

"It's easy to rely on the Li family for everything, but the Li family is also very tired."

After listening to Li Chong's words, Luo Shen lowered his head and said, "Since Your Highness has said so, let others come."

Li Chong: "Then you go to Li Shi, and ask Li Shi to introduce you to the shoe seller."

Luo Shen also had a puzzled look on his face - a shoe seller?

……

in a blink.

November is here too.

Obviously, things in Football City will not end so easily.

As the incident of the football city's performance fermented again, it was also in Luoyang City that heated discussions once again.

And the final result of the hot discussion is that almost everyone in Luoyang City has a copy of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" if they have the conditions.

even……

Some people even buy them as gifts for friends who have been banished to a foreign country.

Naturally, Bai Juyi and Yuan Zhen bought a copy together.

The weather is getting colder.

The two sat in front of the fire and read a book together, shoulder to shoulder.

After watching for most of the day.

Only then did the two of them have time to loosen their muscles and bones.

In fact, in terms of excitement, "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is not exciting at all.

of course!

This is for people like Li Chong who are used to fast-paced fast food writing.

In the Tang Dynasty, where there is a serious lack of entertainment activities, "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" can give people a pleasant enjoyment, whether it is based on its thick historical stories or the thickness of its books.

Although Bai Juyi and Yuan Zhen were both scholars, they were even very famous poets.

however……

This does not mean that they are fully familiar with the history of the Three Kingdoms. Therefore, when they read this book for the first time, they felt that Meng Dongye was so talented that he was able to write the original history of the Three Kingdoms. Such a vivid and wonderful feeling.

In the past, if you read history books and history, if you didn't spend a lot of time sorting them out, you could only get fragmented knowledge one by one.

to this end……

Bai Juyi couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "There is only Meng Dongye!"

"It's just... I haven't heard that Meng Dongye is good at the history of the Three Kingdoms before."

Yuan Zhen also said, "Who says it's not."

"This Meng Dongye, besides writing poems, didn't expect to be so good at writing stories."

"However, I think the most important thing lies in that person."

Bai Juyi: "...you mean the emperor's grandson?"

Yuan Zhen: "This emperor's grandson, have we heard few miraculous things about him over the years?"

Bai Juyi also thought that they had gone to watch football before.

I also visited the city that was built because of football.

Bai Juyi: "Indeed! This emperor's grandson is not simple at all."

Yuan Zhen: "Although it's a bit of a waste of time to say this, but... I think we can have a good relationship with the emperor and grandson."

Bai Juyi: "..."

Yuan Zhen: "Show him your usual poems and articles."

Bai Juyi: "But he is so young. This is too much..."

Yuan Zhen: "What's so embarrassing?"

Bai Juyi: "Then over there, His Royal Highness..."

Yuan Zhen: "Although the crown prince cherishes talents, I don't think there is much use for us. On the contrary, there are many things that the emperor and grandson can do."

Bai Juyi: "..."

Bai Juyi thought about it for a while, and it seemed that it was indeed the case!
Follow the prince, how should I put it, although they can also give some advice on governing the country, but in fact, it is useless at all.

Because this remonstrance can only be remonstrance, there is no possibility of implementation.

On the emperor's side, Bai Juyi felt that Li Chong was quite busy.

Bai Juyi said casually: "So...Yuan Jiu, what do you mean, we, like Meng Dongye, write "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms"?"

Yuan Zhen: "I've heard that the Ministry of Culture was established for the purpose of 'Writing to carry the Way'."

Yuan Zhen is a person who is very keen on officialdom.

and so……

It was easier for him than Bai Juyi to get news from other princes in the court.

At that time, Li Chong had a meeting, and there were so many people there.

Someone will definitely reveal the news, and Yuan Zhen only needs to inquire a little bit, and he will definitely be able to find out.

When Bai Juyi heard "Writing is used to convey Tao", he immediately said: "Writing is used to convey Tao?"

Yuan Zhen: "That's right, he also proposed that 'teaching should be entertaining, learning should be fun, and teaching should be in the heart'."

Bai Juyi: "What does this mean?"

Yuan Zhen explained the ins and outs of Li Chong's speech that day.

Describe Li Chong as no less than any wise master.

Bai Juyi also recalled Li Chong's small body, and asked doubtfully, "Did he really say that?"

Yuan Zhen: "Bai 22, can I still lie to you?"

Bai Juyi: "But he... I know! His Royal Highness must have asked him to say that."

Yuan Zhen shook his head, and said to him seriously: "No, this has nothing to do with His Royal Highness, this is the grandson of the emperor! Therefore, the princes of the East Palace have been full of praise for the grandson of the emperor recently."

After a pause, Yuan Zhen went on to say: "And... this article is for carrying the truth, isn't it just suitable for us?"

"We are not strong in other things, but writing articles is not a problem at all."

Bai Juyi: "Then what does His Royal Highness say?"

Yuan Zhen: "Let's just say, we want to serve under the emperor's grandson."

Bai Juyi: "Will this be bad?"

Yuan Zhen: "Do you think your talents will be buried?"

Bai Juyi: "But this article is used to convey the truth, so what's the difference between it and the doctor of the Imperial College?"

The two discussed it for a long time.

Yuan Zhen also said that all these things are temporary, maybe when the emperor's grandson ascends the throne, the power will be in his hands.

Their good days are coming.

although……

In fact, Yuan Zhen was a little bit unconfident.

after all……

Your Majesty and the crown prince are now in their prime, when will it be the emperor's grandson's turn to take power.

but……

There is absolutely no harm in working as an aide under the emperor and grandson.

It's better than being with the prince and not being able to do anything serious.

Bai Juyi was finally persuaded, and said: "Then let's try it. Anyway... There is nothing worse than a dead horse as a living horse doctor."

……

The next day.

Yuan Zhen went to Li Chong's Aye Li Chun to explain the situation.

Li Chun also understands, but...

You can't just go, even if it is him, you have to ask Chong'er if he is willing.

then……

Li Chong was called over.

"Aye, are you looking for me?"

Li Chong glanced at Yuan Zhen, and then stopped looking.

Li Chun then told the whole story, "That's how it is. I think that both Bai 22 and Yuan Jiu's articles are well-written, and they are suitable for your articles to convey the truth. I'll let them go, how about it? "

Li Chong looked at Yuan Zhen.

"There is no position suitable for them at Erchen's side, so they can only be responsible for writing articles and novels."

Li Chun: "Yuan Jiu, what do you think?"

Yuan Zhen: "I am willing to do the work of a dog and a horse."

The more Li Zhong looked at Yuan Zhen, the more he felt that the other party was a villain, and that the other party was very flattering.

How can you compare yourself to a dog and a horse?

Li Chong also said: "Let them write and see first, and then we can talk about it after seeing if it works."

Li Chun: "Then discuss it yourself."

Li Chun then drove them away.

out of the palace.

Li Chong also stopped suddenly and said, "Do you know how to play Go?"

Yuan Zhen was already 32 years old at this time, but when facing Li Chong, he was extremely respectful.

Yuan Zhen: "I know a little bit, but not much."

Li Chong rubbed his forehead, and said, "Then you can use Go to write a story."

Say it!

Li Chong strode out.

Yuan Zhen also stayed where he was and murmured, "Go..."

After finishing speaking, he quickly chased after him.

He asked Li Zhong for more details.

For example, what does it mean to write a story using Go?
Li Chong said quickly: "It's just to write a story that revolves around Go, just like "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Uh... it needs to be long!"

Yuan Zhen: "Your Highness, do you mean the text should be longer?"

Li Chong: "Yes, it's not easy to sell if it doesn't grow."

Yuan Zhen: "..."

……

then……

Yuan Zhen took this back to Bai Juyi and discussed it.

The issue is……

Go, they can only say they know how to play, they don't know much about it.

On the other hand, Yuan Zhen, who was also a person with an exquisite mind, said, "You said... the emperor's grandson means that we should write a story about a player who plays Go?"

"And it has appeared in history!"

When he said this, Bai Juyi seemed to understand.

The issue is……

How do they know the story about the people who play Go?
but……

If you don't know, you can ask.

If it was Li Chong, then he would ask Baidu.

As for Yuan Zhen and Bai Juyi, they could only ask how well they played Go in Luoyang City.

Be reasonable!
It's actually not very easy to find.

Because how to put it, who is good at chess can only be spread among chess friends. How can you know whether this chess friend is a chess player or not? Just by walking on the street.

of course!

The hard work paid off, and the two found each other very quickly. Five or sixty years ago, there was a person who was very good at Go in Luoyang.

His name is Wang Jixin.

He also summed up a set of chess playing theory called "Ten Jue".

The two of them are also searching for the root of this at the moment, and have a deeper understanding of this person.

As expected, this man named Wang Jixin is indeed quite powerful.

even……

Along the way, the two also heard many stories and legends about each other.

But you said you were going to turn this into a story like The Romance of the Three Kingdoms...

be honest……

This still made them unable to find any clues.

Yuan Zhen: "How should I write this?"

Bai Juyi: "You ask me, who am I to ask?"

Yuan Zhen: "How about...you and I go to visit Meng Dongye together?"

Bai Juyi: "But...we don't seem to be very familiar with him."

What Bai Juyi said was absolutely true.

Although they are all from the same era, they also know each other's existence.

But that doesn't mean they are close friends.

The main words...

Bai Juyi became famous at a young age. To put it bluntly, he is a young genius. What is Meng Jiao?

Plus...

Yuan Zhen is not a good person at first, so he is good at making money. Bai Juyi and Yuan Zhen are friends. To be reasonable, Meng Jiao must not be able to make friends with someone like Yuan Zhen. Meng Jiao's friend is Han Yu, who is more upright. of.

This naturally hindered the development of the relationship between the two.

Obviously, this circle of friends has its own characteristics.

only……

It was supposed to be like this, but now because of Li Chong's appearance, it might be possible for the two to merge with each other.

this day……

Yuan Zhen and Bai Juyi suddenly appeared in front of Meng Jiao's house, and Meng Jiao couldn't help being startled.

after all……

Why did these two people come to their house.

(End of this chapter)

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