Chapter 2163 - 2160: Good News
Chapter 2163: Chapter 2160: Good News
He still followed the contract and took the books to the bookstore.
Then at the entrance of the bookstore, he sold more than twenty copies.
After finishing his tasks, Zhong Shan finally had time to negotiate business with the people in the bookstore.
In fact, during this time the waiter at the bookstore had been standing by his side, looking on enviously. If he hadn’t known that Zhong Shan parked the carriage here to sell books to the bookstore, he would have eagerly pulled Zhong Shan to discuss business.
"Brother, we brought quite a few copies of the novel ’The Imperial Examination Path’ this time. How many can your store handle? I intend to sell on consignment. Can you make the decision to do this business?"
"Yes, of course, it’s no problem."
The waiter hurriedly went to find the Second Manager in the bookstore to finalize this deal.
Of course, upon knowing the popularity of this book, Zhong Shan directly divided the five thousand books into different quantities, sold them on consignment at different bookstores, and then left a brother from the Escort Agency to handle the sales.
The people in the bookstore felt that Zhong Shan’s actions were a bit strange.
But they were happy to have one less person to pay while earning the same amount of money, so they naturally didn’t refuse.
And this action was because Zhong Shan thought of how to meet the requirements proposed by the shopkeeper of Yonghe Bookstore while on the road.
The brothers he sent out had been trained in advance and knew how to promote the author’s reputation and the book itself.
Only with his own people in control could Zhong Shan be assured of completing this task.
At this moment in the capital.
The official newspaper was published daily, every morning.
Although there might not always be big news, there were always some small pieces of news. Overall, from the organization process, it was similar to newspapers in later times, with news of all sizes well-planned, and the content also innovated, gradually cultivating the habit of reading newspapers among the capital’s citizens.
At this time.
The message from the people sent by the imperial court to Beirong returned.
It was sent back while court was in session.
It was already October at this time.
The weather was starting to cool down.
Emperor Xuanming had been closely monitoring this type of news.
He directly ordered the soldier reporting the news to read it out loud on the spot.
"To report to the Emperor, the gentlemen have taught the skills of making soap and candles to the people, tribes, etc., on the Beirong Grassland, and the news of Great Chu purchasing wool has also spread across the grassland."
"Because the Beirong Royal Family initially did not believe that Great Chu’s envoys would teach the grassland people skills, they did not stop them and even spread the news before the envoys went."
"Therefore, the gentlemen’s operations were very swift and unhindered. Now, with the support of the grassland people, the Beirong Royal Family cannot make things difficult for the gentlemen."
"The gentlemen said they would return to the capital in less than ten days."
After listening, Emperor Xuanming’s lips curled into a slight smile: "Good, well done."
The officials below, led by Elder Zhong, all congratulated Emperor Xuanming, congratulating Great Chu.
But there were also Imperial Censors lacking foresight.
Standing up to express concern that Beirong might become prosperous because of this transaction.
"Official Qi, rest assured, teaching the grassland people to make soap and candles is a limitation for Beirong but a beneficial thing for our country and people." Minister of Revenue Chen Tianmin stood up and meticulously calculated an account for him: "No matter when, the grassland people will always raise sheep and cattle. In the past, these grassland people could only exchange some hides for basic necessities such as salt, tea, etc. And every winter, they lacked food, which is why Beirong has always invaded our country."
"If these grassland people can use the mutton tallow and other things which were basically useless in the past to make soap and candles, they will be able to fill their stomachs."