Mingshi

Chapter 177
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Song Tai just thought about it for a while, then nodded to Luo Xin and said: "Okay, let's let each volume be 100 taels. I have made a friend as my brother. However, if there are any new works in the future, I must Remember to be a brother."

Luo Xin nodded naturally and said: "It's natural. I have cooperated with Brother Song so happily. If there are any new works in the future, I will naturally come to trouble Brother Song."

Song Tai also laughed with satisfaction, got up and took out another 200 taels of silver and put it in front of Luo Xin. Luo Xin knew that this was the remuneration for the second and third volumes, so he put it away bluntly.At this time, Song Tai continued tea for Luo Xin and Zhou Yu and said:
"Mr. Luo will become famous soon, and I will definitely spread this set of "Shushan Biography" all over the country." Speaking of this, Song Tai's eyes showed the light of wisdom:
"I will ask the authors of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Journey to the West" who have already had a great influence in the genre of novels to write prefaces for this book, and then I will invite some famous people to watch it to build momentum for this book and form a favorite. The general trend of this book has gradually reduced those who opposed it, or even disappeared..."

While talking, Song Tai's face shone brightly, as if seeing piles of silver flying in front of him.But at this moment, Luo Xin frowned tightly.

He wanted to be famous, but not in this way.He couldn't let his identity as the author be exposed, so he stood up, bowed to Song Tai, and said seriously:

"Brother Song, my little brother has a discussion with you."

Song Tai was taken aback for a moment, and closed his endless mouth. Seeing Luo Xin's serious expression, he also said seriously:
"Please say."

"Brother Song, I'm going to take the scientific examination next year, and I'm going to be an official in the future. So I need Brother Song to keep my identity a secret, don't let it out."

Scholars in the Ming Dynasty regarded scientific examinations as the right path for career, so when Song Tai heard what Luo Xin said, he didn't have the slightest doubt about Luo Xin, and he also had admiration for the scholars who went for official career.Immediately said seriously:

"Mr. Luo, please don't worry. I swear here today that I will not reveal Mr. Luo's identity, or I will be struck by lightning."

"Brother Song is serious!" Luo Xin said hastily.

"Businessmen have businessman's rules!" Song Tai said seriously: "Don't worry, I will rot this matter in my stomach, only the three of us know, and the guys outside only know you two, and I don't know your identities. At that time, I will tell them, just say..."

Song Tai frowned slightly and wanted to think of a reason, Luo Xin moved and said:

"Why don't you put it this way, let's say that an old scholar wrote this book without leaving his name and address. Whenever he finishes writing a book, he will take the initiative to come to your bookstore. How about it?"

"Okay, let's just say it!" Song Tai nodded and said, "I won't even tell you your identity to the shopkeeper."

"Thank you!"

Luo Xin showed a thoughtful look on his face. Song Tai was so righteous, so he decided to help Song Tai to make this book more popular. Although he has not been in business, his experience in later generations is there.

"Brother Song, the methods you just mentioned can indeed play a popular role in the best-selling of the book "Shushan Biography", but I advise Brother Song not to suppress those opposing voices with all our strength. Only when there are opposing voices can we It can cause controversy, and only with controversy can it attract more attention. Even some people who are not interested in "Legend of Shushan" or even thought about watching it at all, they will buy a copy out of curiosity after hearing the controversy. Let’s take a look. And the louder the debate, the bigger the scale, the greater the reputation of this book and the faster it will spread. Brother Song, don’t you think so?”

Song Tai's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but cupped his fists towards Luo Xin and said, "Xiang Luo, I wish you success in your scientific examination and career, and you must never do business in your life, otherwise there will be no food for us!"

Luo Xin shook his head and said with a smile, "Brother Song was just joking. I'm just talking on paper. I'm far behind Brother Song. Brother Song, it's getting late. We have to go back to Yanglin County, so we won't stay any longer. Let's say goodbye."

Naturally, Song Tai would not keep Luo Xin and Zhou Yu, and the two of them brought their money, and naturally they had to return to Yanglin County before dark.In this way, Luo Xin got 50 taels of silver sold to Liu Xiuwen for the first volume, and Song Tai bought another 50 taels of silver for the first volume, and 200 taels for the second and third volumes, and Luo Xin had 300 taels of silver .

Song Tai personally led Luo Xin and Zhou Yu out through the back door, looked at the backs of the two leaving, and sighed softly:

"It's really a hero out of a boy!"

He turned his head and stepped into the courtyard gate, but stopped, and turned his head to look in the direction where Luo Xin and Zhou Yu disappeared. His eyes were full of thought, and he murmured in a low voice:

"I'm still too greedy, no wonder I can only be a sub-treasurer, and I'm still in this cold and miserable place in the north, I don't think long enough!"

Shaking his head and sighing, he walked into the courtyard door and closed the back door with his backhand, but that hand was still on the door bolt, standing inside the courtyard door thinking.

"You shouldn't buy Luo Xin's book at a price of 100 taels per volume! The price is still low. But..."

A smile appeared on Song Tai's face: "It's not too late now! I can't just look at immediate interests. This Luo Xin is regarded as a child prodigy. When I saw him today, he is not the kind of bookworm. He is very wise. Like this People can not only pass the imperial examination, they may have a bright future, and they must make friends."

Luo Xin and Zhou Yu walked back to the inn, paid the bill, left Jinyang Mansion with their horses, and galloped towards Yanglin County.With the speed of the two of them, they should be able to return to Yanglin County before dark, but it is impossible for Luo Xin to return to Shanglin Village before dawn.

at sunset.

Brothers Zhou Yu and Luo Xin returned to Yanglin County. Zhou Yu still felt dizzy during the journey.Luo Xin earned 300 taels of silver with just three books...

To Zhou Yu, this was like a myth.And it's not just the 300 taels, there will be several thousand taels in the future.

When did it become so easy to make money?

After entering Yanglin County, the two of them no longer worried about someone robbing them, so they rode slowly on the street.Zhou Yu looked at the bag on the horse, and then at Luo Dao who was riding on the horse:
"Brother Xin, are we really dreaming?"

"of course not!"

There was joy on Luo Xin's tired face. He ran back and forth from Yanglin County to Jinyang Mansion in one day. The joy in his heart made his spirit very excited.

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