At this time, Kyoto's economy had not yet fully recovered, and the economy of Kyoto Prefecture was hit hard by the wars in the early Meiji period and the relocation of the imperial family and the capital.

The 1878 book was also ordinary, and the only terrible thing to be was the rapidly expanding chaebols.

The slender street, about three miles long, is densely lined with thousands of small grocery stores, and there are people setting up stalls everywhere, which looks more like a scratching market, selling everything from mattresses and furniture to toothpicks and needlework.

Shen Furong and Wang Yirong are both experts in playing antiques, and they happened to be accompanied by a few Chinese who could speak, so the two decided to go their separate ways, Shen Furong and a Chinese friend stayed in place to check the fine products in the porcelain, while Hu Chuyuan and the others continued to walk forward to see other groceries.

Walking forward for hundreds of meters together, the stall holders on both sides always kept greeting Nako Fukuyama with the names of "Nako" and "Mrs. Fukuyama", and they seemed to be very familiar.

Hu Chuyuan asked curiously, only to know that many shops in this area are Pan Rong's, and Fukuyama Naiko is responsible for the regular rent collection, and before that, Fukuyama Naiko had also opened a thrift store here.

The groceries here are mainly daily necessities, and the old goods account for the vast majority, and Wang Yirong quickly found more than a dozen things from them, and the prices are very low.

Although Wang Yirong didn't explain to Hu Chuyuan, and he couldn't see it in his expression, Hu Chuyuan guessed that with his eyesight, everything that could make him shoot must have some value.

A few people gradually walked to a place where there are dozens of old bookstores, mainly selling used books, mainly this article, but as long as it is a Chinese book, it is basically an old thing, this point, even Hu Chuyuan can see that those prints are almost all in the Ming Dynasty and before the Ming Dynasty.

There are hundreds of stalls outside the bookstore, and there are even more Chinese books sold, even prints from the Song Dynasty, and even prints from the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties.

This discovery surprised Hu Chuyuan, Wang Yirong knew about it yesterday, he was not surprised, and explained to Hu Chuyuan: "This place is relatively special, and there are many wars and chaos, but the scale is very small, and it is more beneficial to the protection of antiquities." On the other hand, their books, porcelain, and lacquerware are all luxury goods that can only be used by special classes, and it is easy for antiques to survive. As for these ancient books, I have read them, and many of them are rare books that have been extinct in our own country, and most of them were bought from our country in the early days. ”

Hu Chuyuan didn't continue to ask, he knew in his heart that the selling price of these books in China was definitely not low.

Nako Fukuyama's Chinese level is average, and she can't understand it when she speaks quickly, but Pan Limei can hear it very clearly, but she doesn't make a sound, but suddenly glances at Hu Chuyuan very slyly, and there is a little bit hidden in her sweet and gentle smile...... It's like grabbing your handle, but it's a funny smile and a look in your eyes.

She looked very familiar with this place, and said to Hu Chuyuan: "Mr. Jin, if you really like it, I can take you to a few larger used bookstores, and the prices are not expensive, which is very suitable for you!" ”

As soon as he heard this, Hu Chuyuan said, "Okay." ”

More and more familiar, this beautiful "mother" and daughter are not simply doing translation work, and often help Hu Chuyuan and them bargain, about the relationship of locals, they can easily cut the price that is not expensive in half.

They can always buy things that cost ten or two yuan.

By the time it got dark and all the shops were closing, Hu Chuyuan and Wang Yirong had already bought more than 600 rare books, and specially hired a rickshaw driver to follow behind them.

Hu Chuyuan then remembered it, so he said to Pan Limei's mother and daughter: "It's really troublesome for the two of you today, there happens to be a little time, you two should also choose something interesting here, it should be a little thank you and my heart." ”

Seeing that he seemed to be extraordinarily rich, Mrs. Nako Fukuyama was about to agree happily, but Pan Limei said: "Childe doesn't need to be so polite, this is originally the friendship of landlords that our mother and daughter should fulfill!" ”

Hu Chuyuan saw that she was very serious and not a false politeness, so he nodded.

For him, as long as he wants to thank someone, there are always many opportunities.

Back at Pan's house, Nako Fukuyama and Pan Limei went to the backyard to prepare dinner, while Pan Rong's Chinese friend and the chauffeur were responsible for moving the books into the house.

Wang Yirong didn't talk much, and when there was no one else around, he said to Hu Chuyuan: "Congratulations to Captain Hu, the total cost of the 627 books I bought this time is only more than 900 yuan, less than 600 taels of silver, and the price of this book can be increased by at least 30 times." Half of them are rare or even unique books, and the price is even more expensive. ”

Oh?

Hu Chuyuan was slightly surprised, and said to Wang Yirong: "When you sell the book, you will share half of the profits!" ”

Wang Yirong hurriedly said: "Captain Hu, what I want to say next is that it can't be sold. These books have great historical value, and it is recommended that Hu Qiwei prepare a library after returning to Hangzhou, imitating the Tianyi Pavilion, and use it exclusively to collect these rare books. The world is so big, and now only Captain Hu has the financial resources to do this! ”

Hu Chuyuan nodded silently, even if these books can multiply the profits a hundred times, he is not short of this money.

He bowed slightly, and said to Wang Yirong: "Okay, this matter will be handled by you, and I will pay for the money you need." ”

Wang Yirong raised his eyebrows and praised Hu Chuyuan: "Captain Hu, this is really a great achievement, I have thanked you for the world's scholars!" ”

Hu Chuyuan didn't take these things to heart.

These things may be regarded as the most important thing in the world in the hearts of readers in the late Qing Dynasty, but they can only be regarded as small things for him.

If you want him to say, the research and protection of the oracle bone inscription and the research and protection of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang are more important than this matter, because no one has done either yet, and they will soon be stolen by the destruction of the surname.

There are enough books in China, not worse than these hundreds, thousands.

What China is lacking now is money, talent and strength.