It stands to reason that everyone in the Gujia Bookstore should be happy after winning the first game, but in fact, although the news of the big sale of the fourth volume of the gods keeps coming, it is not easy to go up from Gu Yuezi to those guys, and the reasons come from two aspects.

First, Gu Yuezi knows that Wanjia Bookstore is strong, even if it loses money this time, it will be difficult to hurt the bones, but even if his own bookstore is a big seller, it is still out of reach of tens of thousands of families in a short period of time, so it is necessary to print the new edition of the Four Books and Five Classics and other books as soon as possible, but these books are too difficult to satisfy.

He was still very interested when he heard Li Ling say that he would expand the version and add illustrations to enrich the content of the book, but he really knew how complicated and difficult it was.

Today, he invited Li Ling again and asked him to help come up with ideas. But in this regard, Li Ling, who was only an accountant in his previous life, can only say something from a high position, and if it is really implemented, the craftsmen below will have to think of more ways.

Second, in the same vein as the first reason, because of too much investment in new editions of books, the bookstore's expenses continue to increase, and now the store's silver deposits are almost bottoming out, maybe by the end of the month, even the craftsmen's wages will not be paid, as for the loss of those materials is a big bottomless pit, which makes people uneasy.

In this way, Gu Yuezi naturally didn't have too much joy on his face, even if he walked with Li Ling in the workshop behind him, he had a solemn face: "Brother Li, can you come up with this method, is there no way to make it one step better?" ”

This is the third time he has asked a similar question, but Li Ling smiled bitterly: "I thought it would be easy to change the version, but now it seems that I have not considered it a little." The choice of paper alone was a problem, and there were all kinds of problems with the inking......" Speaking of which, he saw that some craftsmen had once again scrapped the entire woodblock because the layout was not flat enough, "This is really not something I can solve." ”

After a pause, he asked: "But what I want to ask is that I heard that we have used movable type printing in the early years, which can greatly save costs, at least not because of the wrong word to waste a whole plate, but how to see our bookstore use it?" ”

"In fact, the art of movable type printing is not unique to us in Dayue, it has already appeared in the pre-Song Dynasty. However, this method still has many flaws, and the cost of the damage to the lettering alone exceeds the loss of the woodblock. In addition, it is a delicate job, and it is impossible for people to get started easily without a year or two of work, so at least there are few bookstores in Hengzhou Mansion that use this to print. Gu Yuezi explained casually, but the sadness on her face did not decrease by half.

Li Ling was a little stunned when he heard it, he always thought that movable type printing would completely replace the rigid engraving printing after it appeared. Now it seems that what is said in the book is still different from reality, just like I thought that I would increase the edition and add illustrations to make the book sell better, but I forgot how much upfront investment is required for this series of changes, and whether it is suitable for Gujia Bookstore.

However, since they have come to this point, it is naturally impossible to give up, otherwise the loss will be greater. So he could only say: "Brother Gu, I see that the new edition of the book is almost ready, maybe it will be printed in batches next month." ”

"yes, I think so too. But the problem is, there really isn't much money in the store......"

"Isn't there a big sale in the fourth volume of the gods? Just ask the bookstores to send the money. ”

"But except for Boss Lu, the others dragged it out for various reasons, only saying that they would not be able to send the money until next month."

"Is there such a thing?" Li Ling was stunned for a moment, and then looked at Gu Yuezi, who was frowning: "This should be a ghost from Wanjia, right?" ”

"Probably that's it. I heard that those bookstores wanted to refund the Feng Xian, but the Wanjia family threatened each other with this, otherwise they wouldn't refund the book......"

"Despicable!" Li Ling scolded, and then shook his head helplessly, it was also his own saying that shopping malls are like battlefields, and people naturally do everything for the final victory. From this point of view, do you have to use the last resort, then you will really offend the Wanjia completely.

Just as Li Ling weighed the pros and cons, there was a sudden commotion in the store in front of him, and the two hurriedly turned around to take a look, but before the person arrived at the store, he saw a few strong men rushing straight over regardless of the obstruction, although there was some distance, Li Ling still recognized at a glance that the person in front was the yellow bald man who had not been seen for many days, and his bald scoop was too eye-catching. Seeing him, Li Ling thought of his own troubles, and his face changed.

"Are you here to buy books? Why are you breaking into my shop? Even if he was a little annoyed, Gu Yuezi still maintained a certain amount of politeness, and hugged the yellow bald man.

"You're Boss Gu, aren't you?" The yellow bald man looked at him with a grin, "Brother is not here to buy books, and I can't read." ”

"Then what are you doing at our store?"

"I heard that your Gujia Bookstore has been very tight recently, and you can't even pay the workers, so I came to help you come up with an idea."

"You...... Is it Zhuang Qiang's person? Want me to borrow money from him? Gu Yuezi then understood, and her face suddenly changed.

"Yes, who told us that we are all villagers, so naturally we can't be bullied by outsiders from the city. Our Uncle Zhuang said, as long as you nod and are willing to use your own bookstore as collateral, then we can get you two thousand taels of silver now, which is enough for you to tide over the current predicament. How, that's interesting, right? The bald man grinned, revealing a mouthful of jagged yellow teeth.

Hearing the figures he reported, Gu Yuezi was really moved. In his opinion, now his new edition of books will be printed in batches in a month, and then it will be enough to wrestle with Wanjia Bookstore. And as long as you get these two thousand taels of silver, all problems will be solved.

Huang Bald is also a person with a lot of vision, as soon as he saw his reaction, he knew that there was a door, and said: "Boss Gu, don't hesitate, such a good thing doesn't happen often, if it weren't for the fact that we are fellow villagers in the same county, or if you ask for Uncle Zhuang, he may not be willing to lend you so much silver......"

"I can't see it, you should be interested in the generous interest. You said this for a long time, but you didn't mention how to calculate the base interest, do you want to come to a nine-out thirteen-year? Brother Gu, don't believe his nonsense, these loan sharks can't believe it the most! Seeing that Gu Yuezi was about to follow in the footsteps of his cheap father, Li Ling couldn't help it anymore and quickly stepped forward to dissuade him.

Originally, the yellow bald man hadn't paid attention to Li Ling, but now that he stepped forward by himself, he immediately made him laugh: "Yo, isn't this Li Dalang?" What's the matter, are you doing odd jobs here to make money? Today is the twelfth day of August, and in three days, if you can't come up with two hundred taels of silver, not only you, but also your sister will have to be taken into Uncle Zhuang's mansion. Tsk, I've seen her lately, she's getting more and more smart......"

"Get out!" Li Ling didn't wait for him to finish those obscene words, and suddenly shouted: "We will figure out a way for the money matter ourselves!" As for what I owe Zhuang Qiang, I won't deny it! ”

The yellow bald man has always been fierce, otherwise he would not have been entrusted by Zhuang Qiang with the important task of collecting and lending usury, and he had injured many people under his hands before. But today, in the face of Li Ling, who was suddenly angry, especially when facing his penetrating eyes, he suddenly felt weak for a while, and only dropped one sentence: "You can think about it, don't regret it!" Then he retreated in embarrassment.

Even Gu Yuezi looked at Li Ling in some surprise, he really hadn't seen Li Ling so murderous. immediately worried: "Brother, are you okay?" ”

Li Ling took a few deep breaths to stabilize his mind, and said softly: "It's nothing, it's just annoying this guy." Brother, don't be deceived by him, there must be some purpose hidden in this. ”

"Of course I know they don't have good intentions, and they even want to take advantage of the fire! But ......" Gu Yuezi sighed, and then said with concern: "These days, I am busy dealing with the threat of ten thousand families, and I really ignore your affairs." Brother, how much silver do you have left, if not much, why don't you take some more from me?" I don't dare to say more, but I can still get a hundred and ten taels of silver. ”

Li Ling's heart suddenly warmed, but he still shook his head and said, "No, now the store is also in urgent need of money, how can it be a big deal because of me!" Don't worry, I'll always find a way to scrape together the money. ”

"Really?"

"Really. Also, brother, you don't have to worry, I have a way to solve the matter of the money in the store. ”

Gu Yuezi was stunned again: "Are you serious? In addition to borrowing from Zhuang Qiang, where else can I borrow so much silver? Our county's money bank can't come up with this much silver. ”

"Go to Fucheng and find Wanjia Qianzhuang." Li Ling finally said the countermeasures he had thought of a long time ago, but in fact, he didn't want to use this step as a last resort.

"Wanjia Money Bank? Isn't that Wanjia's own industry? Will they lend us the money? Gu Yuezi really couldn't believe that Li Ling's method was feasible.

"Why not? I have asked someone before, Wanjia Qianzhuang is a serious loan, as long as we mortgage the store, we can borrow two or three thousand taels of silver, and their interest is only about one percent, I don't know how low it is compared to the Zhuang Zhuang. ”

"I'm not saying they don't do this business, but ...... We are fighting against Wanjia Bookstore, and their own money bank will help outsiders deal with them? Gu Yuezi really felt that Li Ling was too whimsical this time.

But Li Ling smiled: "Who said that if we compete with Wanjia Bookstore, it will affect Wanjia Qianzhuang not to give us loans?" Is there any necessary connection between the two industries? ”