Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 201 Water Margin is a big hit

Chapter 201 Water Margin is a big hit

The charm of "Water Margin" can cause waves in later generations.

In this era of lack of entertainment, it is even more extraordinary.

And the first people it conquered were not others, but the editors of the Ming Weekly newspaper.

For people like them, it stands to reason that during their years of studying, traveling, and serving as officials, they have read more than hundreds of famous works and classics?

However, they have never seen such an interesting story novel.

It's really something that captivates people from the very beginning.

This opening chapter is about the scene above the court.

For people like them, they may not know it, but every one of them has participated in the imperial meeting.

Although he could not enter the Fengtian Palace to stand on duty, after all, his level was not enough, but who could know the process of the court meeting better than these subordinate officials?

It was precisely because of this that they discovered that the person named Shi Naian was quite realistic.

It's really similar to the procedures and rules in the court.

There are some differences inside, but the book is about the three years of Jiayou's reign of Emperor Renzong of Song Dynasty. It is slightly different from that of Ming Dynasty, but it is understandable.

It just so happens that all the editors are old bookworms who read quickly.

Although I just read the first chapter in a hurry, I was always thinking about the story behind it.

Thinking of this, a group of people rushed to Hu Weiyong's office and asked together.

"Prime Minister, that Shi Naian is one of my colleagues. I think the way he chooses words and phrases, especially when he asks questions in court, feels a bit like a court official!"

"Prime Minister, is this Water Margin about gods and ghosts, or is it about wild history? Why do you always find it strangely good-looking?"

"Prime Minister, now that you've finished writing the Water Margin, can you show me the rest of the manuscript? I'm very greedy!"

"Yes, yes, the lower officials are equally greedy, Prime Minister..."

"Master Xiang..."

Good guy, the people rushing over are all Hu Weiyong's subordinates now.

These people have been with Hu Weiyong for a long time, and they know that the Prime Minister is actually very easy to talk to.

He doesn't even have the stinky habit of having his nostrils turned upward like those old people. As long as it doesn't get in the way, it's easy to talk about anything.

It is precisely because both parties are familiar with each other that they can be so presumptuous.

However, they were too presumptuous, and Mr. Hu was in trouble.

It would be strange for anyone to be in a good mood when surrounded by such a large number of people and asking a lot of questions.

"Rolling, rolling, rolling...what are you doing one by one?"

"What are you doing?"

"Is it possible to rebel?"

"Damn it, it's so noisy that my head is buzzing!"

"Everyone spread out. If you have any questions, come one by one!"

Hearing what Hu Weiyong said, everyone laughed and didn't pay attention. Instead, they simply crowded and sat aside, and then repeated the questions just now one by one.

As for Mr. Hu, he is indeed idle at the moment. In addition, he has some other plans.

Just take some time to deal with them.

"It's true that Shi Naian was an official before, but he was a county magistrate in the Yuan Dynasty, and he resigned not long after he was in office. However, since he has the title of Jinshi, he has certainly been to the palace. It is not surprising that he knows the rules of the officialdom. !”

"Well, the manuscript is right here. There are one hundred and twenty chapters in total. If you want to read it later, that's fine. Give me a copy."

"Don't leave in a hurry. I took a look at your place. There are exactly thirty people, each copying four times. After copying, there will be a complete set."

"This copy will be kept in the newspaper office for public use. I have clearly stated that I want to keep this manuscript!" Well, Mr. Hu has said so confidently that he has enriched his own pockets. Others There's really not much to say.

As for the copyright of the manuscript?

Haha, in later generations, copyright was a confusing matter, or the bad coders never had a say in copyright, let alone this era.

In this era, it is very difficult to publish a book and get royalties. The only things that are really easy to sell are "teaching aids".

The commentaries on scriptures produced by famous teachers and scholars are the most popular, and there is even a threshold to buy them.

Otherwise, an ordinary script?

That was just for fun, everyone copied each other.

copyright?

What the hell is that!

Putting aside the commotion in the newspaper office, the matter of publishing "Water Margin" was settled.

No one in the crowd objected.

Obviously, everyone is knowledgeable about this storybook that can start a sect.

On the third day, a new issue of Daming Weekly was released again.

And before some readers knew it, the first half of the first chapter of "Water Margin" was officially published.

I don’t blame Mr. Hu for breaking this book into chapters. There are actually a lot of words in each chapter.

It might not matter in future generations, but in this era, it's a bit scary.

Especially since the Ming Dynasty Weekly was printed with engravings. If the font used later generations' algorithm, it would be a size two at least. If every issue was published in full...

I'm afraid this stack of newspapers needs to be more than half thick.

However, as this issue of Ming Dynasty Weekly is gradually sold out, "Water Margin" finally shines with the glory it should have.

"Master, you have seen it. This is your last work. It has finally appeared in this world. If you are a spirit in heaven, you should get your wish!"

As the person who cared about this matter the most, Luo Guanzhong would naturally not forget to buy a newspaper.

No, I bought it as soon as it was released.

Now he is rushing back to the inn holding the newspaper and hiding in the room to pay homage to his teacher.

And other readers have finally discovered the subtleties of this "Water Margin".

"Tsk, tsk, this story is interesting. It's actually a story about the Song Dynasty..."

"You know what the heck, the author of this story is borrowing from the past to describe the present!"

"Fuck you, you're just borrowing ancient metaphors to describe the present. The Song Dynasty is so weak, but I, the Ming Dynasty, have a lot of martial virtues!"

"Tch, you are all thinking about all this nonsense. Can each of you be a prime minister or a minister? You might as well read the script!"

"That's right, that's right. Such national affairs have nothing to do with me and other idle people. Why not read the story book? The story books are really good!"

"Hahaha, it's interesting. The matter of praying to gods and worshiping Buddhas has been discussed at the court meeting. No wonder Song Shifu doesn't need it!"

"Didn't you realize that this story is so vividly written? It's like seeing this scene with your own eyes!"

"It's interesting, it's really interesting. I'm different from you. Before I took up my official position, I had to go to court. That's really what happened at the court meeting."

"Is that so? Then this author is really a wonderful person!"

"It's just not enough to read. How come this newspaper belongs to my mother-in-law and I can't even bear to put it out for a whole time. Are you worried that I can't afford it?"

(End of this chapter)