"What are the three conditions? Let's take a look first. ”

Liu Xian said that there were three conditions, and Kong Rong's expression became serious.

As the so-called business talks, sometimes it is true that brothers do need to settle accounts. It is a good thing for Liu to appear in the condition, so as not to complain about each other because of some entanglements of interests in the future. In the end, everyone turned against each other, and it was not beautiful to break up unhappily.

Liu Xian also said with a serious expression: "First, I hope to share all the books in the Confucian Library and those purchased by the Confucian Bookstore. Of course, I don't need your original, I can do it. In return, I will also share some books that you do not have, including...... Some of the world's legendary classics. ”

Liu Xian believed that as long as he told him about the Taiping Sutra, the Confucian family would definitely be willing to share all the books in their Confucian library with him. And Liu Xian will indeed show the "Taiping Sutra" to the world in the future.

For Liu Xian, a book is a book, and many aspects of the "Taiping Sutra" are indeed beneficial to the public. If someone can be like Zhang Jiao and himself, he can cultivate through the Taiping Sutra to obtain the Taiping True Qi, and it doesn't matter. Because Liu Xian believes that in this world, in addition to being able to cultivate into the true Taiping True Qi, ordinary people are afraid that they can't, even if they cultivate the True Qi of Internal Force, it is only like Zhang Jiao, just a single Five Elements attribute of the True Qi of Internal Force.

It's just that it's not time to make it public, and it's inconvenient to disclose it to Kong Rong.

However, in addition to the Taiping Sutra, Liu Xian also has some books from the Tang, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties. For example, transcribing Journey to the West, as well as the list of gods, etc., will shock the literati of this era. What if some of the online articles of later generations are plagiarized?

Seriously, the value of the books that Liu Xian can obtain will only be more than that of the Kong family, not less.

It's just that Liu Xian feels that the collection of books in the Confucian Library still has extremely high historical value. As an amateur historical archaeologist, Liu Xian also wanted to do some research on the Confucian family's collection, at least to have a look.

"The collection of books in our Confucian Library is only to better preserve the culture and civilization of the world, but it is by no means a collection for the sake of collecting, let alone self-cherishing. We hope that more people will like to spread the knowledge in these books, so that more people can study some of the theories of their predecessors. Therefore, I can personally agree to this first point, but this must be discussed with our Confucian family before it can be finalized. But I don't think there's much of a problem, and if you have any classic books, then there's no problem. “

Although Kong Rong can't completely find the Confucian family, his current status in the Kong family is almost equal to the patriarch of the Confucian family. He said that there was no problem, so it should not be too much of a problem, but he was indeed interested in the books that Liu Xian could have.

"I have two long compilations that can be called strange books, and these two compilations have not yet been completed, and my son-in-law has occasionally obtained them. When the city of Liulin Village, the son-in-law, is completely built, the workshop for printing books will be completed immediately, and these two strange books can be produced as soon as possible. These two books will also be sent as soon as possible for my father-in-law to have a sneak peek. ”

"Oh? What is it called? ”

"Journey to the West, Fengshen List." Liu Xian decided to get these two books out first.

Since we want to build a printing house, let's first print two myths that can be popular among the people. As for the impact that the appearance of these two books will have on this contemporary thought, Liu Xian doesn't care.

"Journey to the West, the list of gods? Is it a work of home? ”

Kong Rong had never heard of these two books, and was a little surprised.

In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there was a family, and the home that Kong Rong said refers to whether it was written by one of the hundreds of families.

Liu Xian shook his head and said, "This is unknown, the author who wrote Journey to the West is named Wu Chengen; And the author of the god list...... or Xu Zhonglin or Chen Zhonglin, or Lu Xi, but it doesn't matter, because these two strange books have not been published, and the authors are not there, so there is no need to study them. ”

It's not that he's not there, it's not born yet.

"Okay, then I'm looking forward to the release of these two strange books." Kong Rong didn't ask any further, and then said, "What about the second condition?" ”

"Second, the son-in-law will reserve the right to set a uniform price for these books produced by the son-in-law. However, this right can be exercised until five years have passed. In these five years, how your Confucian family sells and how much you sell it at what price can be decided by your Confucian family. But five years later, for every book, the son-in-law will directly quote on the book, and your Confucian bookstore must also sell it at this price. Unauthorized price increases are not allowed. ”

Liu Xian said very bluntly, because this condition cannot be refuted by Kong Rong, and he must agree.

"Oh? Why is that? "Kong Rong is a little strange.

Liu Xian raised his head, as if looking into the distance, took a deep breath and said: "Books are an important means of disseminating civilization and culture, and they are the main items for imparting knowledge. I hope that everyone in the Han Dynasty will have the opportunity to read and write, and everyone can get the knowledge they want from books. So, when the time comes, the price of these books will be very low, so low that the average person can afford to buy books casually. In the future of Dahan, everyone can read and have the opportunity to study. ”

When Kong Rong heard this, he looked at Liu Xian in surprise, and for a long time, his expression was solemn.

He seems to be a young son-in-law, probably not just a businessman, he should also have some ambitions that others don't know.

I hope that everyone in Dahan can read and can afford to buy books!

This, Kong Rong really felt a little embarrassed when he thought about it. In vain, he is a reader, he asks himself to read poetry and books, and he is conceited of his talent. In vain, the Confucian family has always been engaged in the business of selling books, but he really never thought about the great ideal of making everyone in the Han Dynasty able to read and everyone can afford to buy books.

"Okay, there is no problem with my Kong family for this second condition, and after five years, I will sell books at the price of my virtuous son-in-law." Kong Rong agreed.

"Wait, Xian'er, how low will you price those books? This—This can't make you and us lose money, right? "After all, Mrs. Kong is a woman, this is a matter of money, she must be nervous, and hurriedly asked Liu Xian what kind of price she would set for the book in the future.

It's easy to do. Because there are prices for books from later generations as a reference.

Liu Xian said casually: "Mother-in-law, please rest assured in this regard, no matter what, we still have to earn." Selling and buying at a loss, I Liu Xian will not do it. Let's put it this way, generally speaking, the price is based on the number of words and pages in the book. Of course, if it is some special famous works and some rare classics, the price will definitely not be too cheap. Let's put it this way, with the current money, a very ordinary book, mainly for the general public to buy a book, only needs dozens or hundreds of dollars. Generally, there will be no books that exceed a thousand dollars. ”

The current penny is equivalent to more than three cents in later generations, and ten cents is more than three yuan. It is normal for a book to cost ten to twenty or thirty yuan, and when converted, it is a few dozen dollars to one or two hundred dollars. At such a price, the Han people generally can afford it, and they have the money to buy it.

"It's only a few dozen dollars a ......," Mrs. Kong was a little disappointed.

Now the books sold by the Kong family, don't even think about it if you don't have more than a thousand dollars. And the thousands of dollars are some ordinary and common books, if they are relatively rare, then at least tens of thousands of dollars will be counted.

How much do they have to sell to make the money they can buy a book now?

Seeing Mrs. Kong's disappointed expression, Liu Xian couldn't help but smile and said, "Mother-in-law, please rest assured, this price is a little lower, but there will be more people buying books, and there will be more than you dare to imagine." When the time comes, you'll probably not be able to count the money. In addition, if the timing is right, we can also make expensive books, these books will be very beautiful, suitable for those who are really rich and don't care about money to buy and enjoy. This is a business, and there is still a way to make money. ”

"Really? That would be great. Okay, just do as you say. Mrs. Kong's face was happy and said.

"And what about the third condition?" Kong Rong asked again.

"This third condition ...... You can start in five years. When the time comes, it may not be just your Kong family that will open a bookstore. Therefore, please be mentally prepared for this point. ”

"Huh? Xian'er, what does this mean? Mrs. Kong was a little anxious.

"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, every industry, can't be done by one, right? Dahan is so big, just relying on your Kong family, when will you be able to open bookstores all over Dahan? Besides, there is no progress without competition, isn't that a truth? What's more, when the time comes, when the time comes, the son-in-law's movable type printing will also be made public, and when the time comes, more people will be able to open printing workshops and print books. ”

"What? Xian'er are you crazy? Why do you want to make your own stuff, your own technology, public? This、Isn't it good to have money to earn yourself? Mrs. Kong's eyes widened suddenly, and she looked at Liu Xian incredulously.

"I, Liu Xian, only hope that the Han can truly prosper and become strong, and cultural knowledge is the foundation of our Han revitalization. If there are not enough books to spread the culture and civilization of our Han Dynasty, when will the Han Dynasty be revitalized? I want more people to print more different books, and more people to open bookstores, so that the people of Han can buy books that are useful to them anytime, anywhere. ”

Liu Xian was silent for a while before he said forcefully.

"Virtuous son-in-law, you really embarrassed Kong and made Kong ashamed. I didn't expect you to have such a noble and great selfless heart. Good! I agreed to all three conditions, as you said, there is no progress without competition. We, the Kong family, will do our best to pay for it, and we will definitely open and run the bookstore well. If the Kong family is not doing well, then don't blame others for stealing our Kong family's business. ”

Kong Rong was a little excited, stood up, but bowed to Liu Xian, and said sincerely: "Kong Mou does look down on you in the bottom of his heart for the establishment of the Liu Mansion caravan and the business of business. Kong felt that it was so unproductive that it would not be a big deal. Listening to Jun's words today, Kong realized that as a businessman, he could also save the country and revitalize the Han Dynasty. I'm ashamed, in fact, Kong has read the scriptures and books, and has also studied the works of some miscellaneous celebrities in the hundreds of schools, and they think that doing business can also make a country rich and strong, but Kong has never thought so...... Hey? Could it be that you are a miscellaneous heirloom? Otherwise, how can you be so proficient in the way of running a business? ”

"Uh......" Liu Xian was stunned, where is he the heir of a miscellaneous family?

And Liu Xian felt that Kong Rong might have misunderstood.

Doing business is only to accumulate capital for trouble, and relying only on business can make the country rich and the people strong? There are some things that you don't think will work just by saying them on the surface.

After all, wealth breeds many problems, such as corruption, and so on.

Liu Xian knew very well that he was in business and made money in order to support the army and the people. Everything is fake, only strength is the most basic, without enough strength, then nothing works.

Liu Xian hurriedly shook his head and said, "No, no, I'm not a miscellaneous heirloom. Many things have also been figured out by myself slowly. It can also be said that I, Liu Xian, am a clan member of the Han family after all, and seeing the current situation of the Han Dynasty, I feel that I have the responsibility and obligation to do something for the Han Dynasty, so I thought of revitalizing the Han Dynasty through such a method. But I don't think that's enough, something else has to be done. But that's all about that, let's talk about it. “

"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, since there is no problem, then these things are settled."

"Well, that's settled."

Kong Rong stretched out his hand, Liu Xian understood, raised his palm and slapped Kong Rong three times.

This matter is decided, but Liu Xianhui wrote out the matter of this exchange in black and white afterwards, in duplicate, and everyone signed it as evidence.

Mrs. Kong changed the tea for Liu Xian and talked again.

Liu Xian casually mentioned it again: "Father-in-law, who is the Beihai County Guard now?" Do you know your father-in-law? ”

"Familiar, the county guards Liu Jie, and often corresponds with Kong." Kong Rong said.

"Liu Jie?"

"Liu Jie should also be a member of the Han family, but it should be more partial. By the way, he and Liu Miao are both from Donglai Muping, and it is estimated that they may be the children of Liu Xiang, a member of the Han clan, and it is said that he donated money to this official position. However, to be honest, Liu Jie's nature is not bad, but he is too mediocre and not suitable for development in the officialdom. ”

Kong Rong told Liu Xian about the situation of Beihai Kingdom now observing Liu Jie, and also added his own evaluation.

There are thirteen states in the Han Dynasty, and there are many counties under each state, and this Beihai County is also known as Beihai County. Liu Xian really didn't know who was in charge of the Taishou of the county in this period of the Beihai Kingdom.

However, no matter what this person is, Liu Xian still has to meet and buy some properties in Beihai City through the government.