Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

Xiaodie seldom saw the master look so angry and depressed, so she burst out laughing.If you think about Sister Wu, just think about it. No one is laughing at you, but it's boring. ,

"My lord, if you're really fine, you might as well write novels or something. First, you can spend your time, and second, you can return Mr. Lin as a favor. Our family doesn't lack the money for manuscript fees and pens. But Boss Lin came here often a while ago, although he didn't say anything, it can be seen that he still wants to urge the master to write manuscripts."

Su Mu's eyes lit up: "Okay, then I'll talk to Mr. Lin, if it's really not possible, I will write a few more episodes for him!" Yes, it can pass the boring time and make money at the same time, why not do it .

Although I have a few thousand taels of silver on hand, I can be regarded as a middle-class family in Beijing, but who would think that I have too much money?

Thinking of this, Su Mu suddenly regained his energy, went out, and walked towards Lin's "Wind into the Pine" bookstore excitedly.

The branch of Lin Family Bookstore in Beijing is located in the commercial district in the south of the city. It was noon, and the streets and alleys were full of people, so lively.

It has been almost three months since Emperor Hongzhi passed away. According to folk customs, Emperor Zhengde should observe filial piety for three years.However, if an emperor is allowed to do nothing for three years, wouldn't the whole country come to a standstill?Therefore, there is something urgent to say.

As a discount, Zhengde only needs to keep filial piety for three months.

Seeing that the period of national mourning is coming to an end, and the lives of the people continue, of course, marriage and banquets are not allowed.

Boss Lin has not returned to Baoding since he was rescued by Su Mu, and has been living in Beijing. He said he would not go back in the future, and settled here.

The old man's reasoning is also very simple. Last time, his house was ransacked by Dongchang. Although the fields and houses have been returned later, the floating property cannot be recovered, and the loss is huge.

In addition, there are many Lin family members, and every day when they open their eyes, there are dozens of people who need to eat.

Therefore, Boss Lin is going to continue his bookstore and shift the focus of his business to Beijing.After all, Beijing is the center of the world, with a large population and a large market.

Su Mu still agrees with this.

He was too busy a while ago, and he didn't have time to visit.

When I came to the bookstore today, I saw that the bookstore was very lively, many scholars came in everywhere, new furniture was placed inside, and the new books on the bookshelves exuded the seductive fragrance of ink.

Boss Lin was sitting on the rocking chair, holding a book and couldn't stop shaking his head.Beside him was a poor scholar, looking at him nervously.

Old Mr. Lin clicked his tongue: "The dog's tail continues with the mink, the dog's tail continues with the mink, it's so boring."

The scholar's forehead was sweating unknowingly: "Old man, do you still want this manuscript? If it doesn't suit your eyes, please ask the manuscript to be returned to Xiaosheng, so that you can find another one."

No need to ask, naturally there are scholars who come to sell manuscripts.

Su Mu took another look at the manuscript in Boss Lin's hand, there was a thick pile of at least [-] to [-] words.

No need to ask, it must be to sell novels.

Boss Lin rubbed his chin: "Don't worry, just listen to me. Your old book is boring to read. It's because I'm in this business. I read eight books every day, if not ten. If it is not a top-notch work, it will not catch my eyes. If there is a book that can be regarded as "good" from me, it will be great! However, although your book is not good, it can be used by ordinary people to pass the time Yes, it’s not impossible to buy.”

The scholar became even more nervous: "Then... old man, you want it... Excuse me, how much is the brush?"

Boss Lin continued to stroke the beard on his chin, pretending to ponder for a long time, before he said: "This manuscript of yours is only [-] words. Generally speaking, a single volume is at least [-] words. In this way, you will supplement the manuscript in the past few days." That's all, I'll give you three taels of silver."

"It's only two or three... isn't it a little less?" The poor scholar couldn't help crying.

Boss Lin put on a serious face, and threw the manuscript on the table: "This is already a price of conscience, and you don't go to visit, what is the market for this kind of imitation, it's rotten on the street, similar novels, one month It’s not uncommon to publish more than a dozen copies. If you agree, I’ll give you the money right away. Don’t delay, maybe, after a while, the old man will regret it.”

The scholar's face was uncertain, and he gritted his teeth after a long time: "Okay, it's sold."

Boss Lin: "Go back first and complete the rest of the manuscript as soon as possible."

The scholar couldn't stop nodding, took a deposit of one tael of silver, and ran out quickly.Judging from the situation, there must be something urgent in his family waiting to use the money.

Su Mu couldn't help shaking his head, and suddenly remembered the situation when he sold manuscripts to Boss Lin in Baoding, and felt a sigh of relief.

Boss Lin had seen Su Mu a long time ago, and said with a smile, "Zi Qiao, you finally remember to come to my place. Sit down, sit down."

The two sat together and had a cup of tea, and after chatting for a long time, Boss Lin talked about the postponement of the examination to next year, and asked Su Mu what plans he had for this year.

Su Mu said: "What else can I do? Naturally, I should study my homework. My life has a limit, but knowledge has no limit."

Boss Lin nodded again and again, saying, Ziqiao, you are too late to learn, and your foundation is not strong enough. One more year of reviewing your homework will give you more confidence.According to the old man, Ziqiao also has a lot of entertainment, so it is better to close the door and shut himself up for a few months.

Su Mu said that he would travel for a few months, and even the boss echoed him, reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles, Zi Qiao's idea is good.

This made Su Mu a little depressed. You are the one who retreated to study, and you are the one who asked me to go on a study tour. No matter what you say, you are right.

He came to Boss Lin today mainly because of "Journey to the West".After all, I haven't finished the book myself, and since I agreed to it, I have to start and finish this matter.Besides, Boss Lin is starting his second business now, so as a friend, he should also support him.Not to mention, there are also manuscript fees.

"Since Mr. Lin is going to reprint the book, Su Mu is also idle and bored now. His hands are itchy for a while, and he wants to complete "Journey to the West". I don't know if the old man can still appreciate Su Mu's writing?"

According to the previous sales volume of "Journey to the West", the Lin family bookstore is newly opened, and with the support of such a powerful book, I don't know how happy Mr. Lin will be.

But to Su Mu's surprise, Boss Lin frowned, and then said with a smile: "Zi Qiao, your storybook is naturally the best in the world. If you want to write for the little old man, you will look down on my Lin family's study." It's too late for me to be happy, but..."

"But what?" Su Mu thought Boss Lin was short on money, so he smiled and said, "The matter of the manuscript fee is still the same as before, and we will talk about it after the book is sold."

Boss Lin: "Zi Qiao, if you really want to write a story, you should write another one. No matter how old you are, I have confidence in your talent. However, this "Journey to the West" Can't write any more."

Su Mu Daqi: "Isn't this book lifted? Could it be that Boss Lin was afraid of well ropes for ten years as soon as he was bitten by a snake?"

Boss Lin smiled wryly: "No, as long as it is, if this book is published now, it will definitely lose money."

"How come?" Su Mu was taken aback. He was very confident about "Journey to the West". This is a bestseller, and it has been popular for hundreds of years.Boss Lin's words were incomprehensible.

"Zi Qiao, what is this?" Boss Lin picked up the manuscript he had just received and handed it to Su Mu.

Su Mu only glanced at it twice, then stood up with an "ah" sound: "This, this, this...isn't this..."

It turns out that this manuscript is also called "Journey to the West", and what is written in it is still the story of Tang Seng, Monkey King, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sha going to the West to learn Buddhist scriptures.

Su Mu only glanced at it twice, and a name "fan fiction" appeared in his heart.

Boss Lin nodded, and said: "This book has just been banned, and Zi Qiao, you didn't feel like writing a manuscript a while ago. After all, fame is what is serious. But overnight, more than ten books appeared on the market. The new books of Journey to the West, such as "Journey to the West Supplement", "New Journey to the West", "Authentic Journey to the West", "Journey to the West by the Great Tang Monk", and the stories are also those stories. "Journey to the West" came out, and I couldn't wait. Up to now, as long as it is a book with the word "Journey to the West" on it, it is easy to sell. But the price can't go up. Up to now, every penny is considered a good book. Nowadays, "Journey to the West" "Journey to the West" is a completely rotten signboard."

He sighed: "Readers can't tell the difference between a good book and a bad one. They will eat whatever you feed them. In the current book market, there is a cheap Journey to the West to buy. Who would pay more for yours?" Authentic."

Su Mu coughed: "It turns out that bad money eliminated good money!"

With that said, he completely understood.

Indeed, it doesn't make much sense to write "Journey to the West" now.

For example, in the first ten years of the 21st century, the streets were full of pirated DVDs. If you searched for them and watched Hollywood blockbusters casually, no one would pay to go to the cinema.

In this era, the original "Journey to the West" costs three coins.The same person is [-] texts a book.The characters are still those characters, the monkey is still that monkey, only the story is different.

Anyway, it's just dawdling to kill time, why not buy the cheap one.

Even if you say that your <Journey to the West> is authentic, who can guarantee that the one you bought may also be a Xibei product.

Su Mu planned to finish writing this book, otherwise, he would not be a eunuch.On the one hand, it can support Boss Lin's bookstore, and on the other hand, it can also get some money. Who would think that they have little money?

It seems that this matter can no longer be done, not to mention the exhaustion, and still can't get a few money.

Su Mu began to feel depressed again. During this year, he really didn't know what to do.

Boss Lin laughed and said, "Ziqiao is extremely talented. As far as novels alone, he is the number one in the world. Although Journey to the West can no longer be written, with your talents, if you write a random book, it won't be expensive in Luoyang. Why don't you just get another copy, and we will still follow the previous contract, so let's forget about this one."

"Are you cutting in half?"

Boss Lin was taken aback, and then laughed loudly: "The word cut in half is appropriate."

Su Mu shook his head again: "Let's forget it." He only remembered those famous books, not to mention "Journey to the West", "Dream of Red Mansions" has been bought by the royal family, forget about "Water Margin", then It encourages rebellion. Once written, it will definitely be banned.

As for "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", the structure of the story is a bit complicated. For example, Su Mu can't remember the most classic verbal battle among Confucians. If he writes it out forcefully, it will make people laugh. Let Mr. Luo Guanzhong worry about it!

While talking, someone suddenly broke in and asked loudly, "Is Su Ziqiao here?"