The night passed.

In the Palace Museum, Wang Yong and others were high-fived in celebration.

Originally, according to the schedule, after the first trial of the draft of the "Canon of Chinese Studies", the second and third trials will be carried out, and the errors and omissions will be revised and corrected.

But what I didn't expect was that after the first-instance inspection by Wang Yong, Chiba Maxi and others, there was no flaw in the first draft!

At first, Wang Yong didn't believe it, but he read it again from beginning to end, and then he excitedly got up and shouted: "Go through the manuscript again! We have created a miracle! Who would have thought that the compilation of such a book could be done without any mistakes in the first draft?

"Awesome!"

"Awesome!"

The scholars also said happily, they were shocked by themselves.

The review of the manuscript proves the seriousness and hard work of the editorial board members, and for them, this is the greatest praise for their hard work during this time.

"I announce that the "Canon of Chinese Studies" will be officially finalized and completed today!" Wang Yong stood in the center of the office and said in a loud voice.

The scholars applauded.

"Teacher, you've found what you're looking for. At this time, Li Hongwei ran into the house and handed Wang Yong a few things.

Everyone looked over curiously, but saw Wang Yong holding a brush, a knife, and a bamboo board in his hand.

"Other people have a finale ceremony after filming, first, we are short of money, and second, we are not suitable for big operations. So simply carry out a finishing ceremony. Wang Yong explained.

After speaking, Wang Yong laid the bamboo board the same size as the keyboard on the table.

This bamboo board also has an emerald green skin, Wang Yong is full of thick ink, and solemnly writes four words on the green skin.

Canon of Chinese Studies.

Then he picked up the knife and snorted, and the blade cut through the green skin accurately, just like peeling an apple, peeling off the green skin of the entire bamboo board.

This is the original meaning of the word final.

In ancient times, people wrote the handwriting on the slips, because the green skin of the bamboo slips is very smooth, if you write it wrong or there is a sentence that is not written correctly, gently move your fingers, rub it away, it is very convenient.

The first draft was written on the green skin.

Only after the revision is completed and confirmed to be perfect, the green skin will be peeled off to reveal the white core of the bamboo slips. At this time, if you write on the bamboo slips, the pen and ink will seep into the bamboo core, and it cannot be changed, even if it is officially finalized.

Finishing is the process of peeling off the green skin of bamboo slips.

The room is full of famous scholars, and Wang Yong's move doesn't need much explanation at all.

Everyone watched the green skin with the four words "Canon of Chinese Studies" on the ground, and their hearts were as relieved as if they had completed a long-cherished wish.

"Next, please write your names on it, and leave a souvenir for our compilation team. Wang Yong said.

"Chiba-sensei, let's come first!" Liu Gaizhi said to Chiba Mako.

Chiba Zhenxi shook his head: "I don't dare to take credit, this first name, I think it should be Teacher Li Zaixian first." ”

Li Zaixian also waved his hand: "I just did a little bit of work, how dare I be the first to write? I am tired enough to see Teacher Gu during this busy time, and he is the oldest in our group, so he should come first." ”

Gu Xinde excused himself: "There is a specialization in the art industry, and there is a precedence in hearing the Tao. Just because I'm older doesn't mean I'm going to be able to take advantage of it...... Change someone, change someone......"

A group of scholars excused each other, but none of them were the first to put pen to paper.

Everyone knows that the first person to sign is the most important and plays a leading role. The first thing others see is this person.

Although many people present thought that they were barely qualified to be the first to sign, how dare they say it?

So there was a scene of everyone humbling each other, and a few minutes passed, and the result was still undecided.

"Why don't you come with a few teachers?" someone suggested.

"Okay, that's a viable idea. If we continue to be humble, I'm afraid we won't be able to sign it in the dark. A few teachers, together?" Chiba Maki invited.

Li Zaixian, Gu Xinde, and Liu Gaizhi nodded and stepped forward.

Just raised his feet, and they were all stunned.

Because on top of the bamboo slips, there is an extra name!

Wang Yong!

No one noticed that Wang Yong was the first to write his name in front of everyone!

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Wang Yong couldn't help but say: "I'm afraid that your humility will be fruitless until dark, so I have to sacrifice once and be willing to be the first bird." Whether you want to hit me or scold me, come on, I can bear it!"

"......" The muscles on the faces of Chiba Maki twitched, and they were helpless.

As the editor-in-chief of the "Canon of Chinese Studies", Wang Yong's first signature is theoretically no problem.

However, doesn't Wang Yong know how to be humble? These scholars present don't talk about fame, just because of their age, they can be his grandfather if they bring any one out?

If this bastard was his own grandson, he would have been killed a long time ago!

A group of scholars thought angrily, but they had no scruples, and they stepped forward one after another and wrote their names on the bamboo board.

The ink seeps into the core of the bamboo, and unless it is destroyed by devastating damage, the signature on this bamboo board cannot be erased.

Dozens of members of the editorial board signed in turn.

The whole bamboo board is densely packed with people's names, and the thick manuscript paper of "Canon of Chinese Studies" is put together, giving people a strong sense of cultural solemnity.

"I can't believe it's over. Chiba Maki looked at the bamboo board and the manuscript paper and sighed.

"Yes, although it is very tiring and hard, but this time is really a pure time. I'm afraid there will never be such an opportunity again......" Lee Jae-son also sighed.

"Actually, it's not officially finished, don't forget our previous ambition, but we still want to publish an English version. Gu Xinde reminded.

"English version?It seems that I will stay here for a few more days, I don't know if I should thank Old Man Gu or hate him......" Liu Gaizhi teased.

The crowd burst into laughter.

In fact, whether it is the Oriental version, the Korean version, or the English version, the main thing to do is to translate the language.

At most, one or two people who are proficient in the language of the version will be responsible for controlling the scale and value orientation of the translation.

It didn't take many people, but everyone volunteered to stay, and it was clear that everyone was getting used to and enjoying the purely academic atmosphere.

It's just that other people can enjoy the atmosphere, but Wang Yong cannot.

Wang Yong also has to be responsible for the follow-up publicity and distribution of the "Canon of Chinese Studies".

"Hey, Qian Xiaozheng, how is the matter for you to do?" Wang Yong walked outside the door and called Qian Xiaozheng and asked.

A publishing house in Yanjing is willing to cooperate with us in publishing, and the final income will be divided into 37 percent. ”

Wang Yongyi frowned: "Cooperative publishing? I thought I could at least mix up a planned book publishing quota! It's too insincere, right?"

Cooperative publishing is a form of publishing by a publishing house. Generally, the author of the book bears the cost of design, production and printing, and then the publishing house is responsible for the market operation and distribution of the book, and the final income is divided in half.

In other words, if "The Canon of Chinese Studies" wants to be published, Wang Yong has to pay a sum of money himself.

The form of publication without paying for it is the planned publication that Wang Yong said. In this form of publishing, the publisher chooses the topic on its own, and believes that a certain book has good market prospects, so it negotiates with the author to buy out, and pays the author the manuscript fee at the same time, and also gives a certain share of the sales.

I didn't expect that the "Canon of Chinese Studies" was not even mixed with the treatment of planned publication.

Hearing Wang Yong's complaints, Qian Xiaozheng was also full of complaints: "Big brother, this is already the most sincere family." Generally, cooperative publishing is five or five points, and people are willing to take only 30%, which proves their sincerity. And we don't have a choice. Because the whole Yenching is willing to publish our books with this publishing house!"

"What?" Wang Yong was stunned.

immediately understood, it must be Zhou Daoli and others behind the scenes!

This group of people formed a monopoly circle in Yanjing and almost controlled the entire cultural channels of Yanjing. The publishing industry is obviously also their sphere of influence, even if some publishing houses are optimistic about Wang Yong's book, they dare not offend Zhou Daoli and cooperate with Wang Yong.

And the publishing house that Qian Xiaozheng talked about is not large in scale and its benefits are not good. belongs to the category of broken jars, and I don't care if I offend Zhou Dao carp.

The sales of "The Canon of Chinese Culture" are not good, they are nothing more than the difference between going out of business one day early and going out of business one day later; What else do you care about? Zhou Daoli will not give them a sum of money to let their publishing house continue to live.

So the publishing house finally decided to cooperate with Wang Yong and take a gamble.

If the bet is right, one person will ascend to heaven, and if the bet is wrong, the door will be closed early.

In this case, the form of cooperative publishing does not seem to be so difficult for Wang Yong to accept.

Others have even staked the fate of the publishing house, which can be said to support Wang Yong, what else does Wang Yong want?

"I understand, it's them! I'll send the manuscript over as soon as possible, this time it's a war against the current, if you can't go up, you can only be pushed off the cliff by the current. But I'm confident that I'll give Zhou Daoli's gang of bastards a resounding slap in the face, and their good days should come to an end. Wang Yong said firmly.

"Hehe, follow you, I have confidence. Qian Xiaozheng smiled. "By the way, I helped you get a publicity opportunity, do you want to come?"

"What chance?"

"I talked to the person in charge of our live broadcast website, and as an emerging industry, live broadcast websites have not been infiltrated by those in the traditional academic circle. Our website manager also likes you and agrees to give you a free promotion. If you agree, you will come to Yanjing tomorrow and do an exclusive interview in my live broadcast room. Qian Xiaozheng said.

Wang Yong pondered slightly, and then nodded: "Yes." Network promotion is also an important part of publicity, thank you website owner for me. By the way, I also happened to send the manuscript of "The Canon of Chinese Studies" to the publishing house. ”

Wang Yong made an appointment with Qian Xiaozheng and hung up the phone.

The battlefield on this side is over, but the battlefield on the other side has just begun.

Whether the "Canon of Chinese Studies" can become a classic that affects the world depends on who wins the next war.