"Boss, you're here."

"The Master"

"Hello hosts"

As soon as Liu Yuan appeared in the Moyun printing workshop, everyone who saw him greeted him warmly.

The slave is called the master, and the old man Zheng and the old master are the owner, because they are not slaves, but are just employed by Liu Yuan.

The printing workshop was built on the vacant land at the back of the house that was originally used for horse racing, and Liu Yuan went to check it, which was quite convenient, that is, it was there after a while.

In the workshop, several slaves were in full swing, some simply took off their shirts, revealing their strong muscles, some lifted the printing board, some brushed the ink, some took the paper, everything was in order, the printing plate pressed on the paper, a page of manuscript was completed, and the two printing plates were opened at the same time, and the speed was very fast, just for a while, the printed paper was spread all over the ground, and there were special people to take it outside to dry, so that the ink could dry earlier.

Feel free to pick up the two pages and take a look, well, not bad, the glyphs are beautiful, clear, neatly arranged, giving people a sense of clarity at a glance and pleasing to the ear, but this is still the kind of ancient version, and there is no punctuation, Liu Yuan looks a little difficult.

It seems that these slaves have cultivated a tacit understanding when they work, and they are busy but not chaotic when they cooperate, they should have been trained in Chenjiayao a few days ago, Liu Yuan nodded with satisfaction, turned his head and said to Zheng Lao, who was following him: "Zheng Lao, how is it going now?" ”

Old man Zheng said respectfully: "The owner, now the printing is the "Book of Songs", according to the requirements of the owner, this printing of 1,000 copies, one-fifth of the industry has been completed, I and the old master estimated, if you hurry up the progress, at most three to five days, a quasi-completion." ”

"Oh. I see you're doing it very fast, when will the annotated version start? Liu Yuan asked lightly.

He asked him to print two copies at the same time, he was good, both editions were printed in the same book, directly annotated in the book, and added his own "first" punctuation, this was Liu Yuan's first attempt, a little anxious to see the cost of the test, but he didn't expect Old Man Zheng to arrange to print only one copy, which made Liu Yuan a little unhappy.

Old man Zheng heard that Liu Yuan was a little displeased. hurriedly said: "Owner, I think so, print a copy first, sell it well, and make a profit first." As for the one with celebrity annotations, hold it off. One can be observed. Second, I am afraid that those people will buy the new version, and the old version will be ignored.

Speaking of which, his own ideas and practices are all the first, and Old Man Zheng has no bottom in his heart, since he has no bottom in his heart, he will do what he is sure of first. Besides, if it is really popular, wouldn't it be better for those scholars to buy one and buy another book and make double money?

Liu Yuan pointed to the printed manuscripts and asked, "Elder Zheng." Do you think that the books we print are better than the books that are currently circulating in the market? ”

"It's no exaggeration to say that when we open here, we can close our study side." Old man Zheng said confidently.

After speaking, he took a bound book from the side and said: "Owner, you see, this "Book of Songs" is just two days ago from the study I purchased, I have checked, there are several errors in it, I don't know if it is printed too much, the carved plate is seriously damaged, some places are a little blurred, the paper used is also relatively cheap ephedra paper, the content is monotonous, from beginning to end, and there is nothing brilliant. ”

"Look at our new edition of the printing, each word is carefully made by the old master, the font is beautiful, neat, printed very clearly, understandable, the paper used, is also from the Sichuan merchants to buy the best paper, white, thick, typesetting is also appropriate with illustrations, and before and after typesetting, a total of four checks, to reduce the error to the minimum, with the mistake with the change, the most important point, this "Book of Songs" bought cost me 200 yuan, and our price, only 60 yuan, just the price can attract guests."

200 articles in one book?

Liu Yuan took it and took a look, it is still a volume one, it is estimated that a set is divided into several volumes, if all the four books and five classics are purchased, calculated with a book of 200 yuan, all of them are purchased, it is estimated that it will cost several taels of silver, which is definitely a very heavy burden for readers, many people are forced to make a living, they can only borrow books in every possible way, and borrow them to copy day and night, because the main energy is used for Wen Shu, and they have no intention of managing their livelihoods.

Poor scholars, poor scholars, this is how they came about.

No wonder when he set the price at dozens of Wen, Cui Tingshi's expression was so moved, and in the name of a Tingshi, he assured a small businessman that not only would he not be taxed, but he would also give the green light in all aspects, and he dared to make a contribution to the scholars in Yangzhou.

Both in terms of quality and price, they are far superior to the books that are printed today, and in terms of price, 60 wen is simply incomparable with 200 wen and even higher than 200 wen.

Calculating the cost, according to each book of 60 yuan, deducting miscellaneous lamp oil, fire wax and other expenses, each book at least 50 yuan, ten books will earn 500 yuan, 100 books will earn 5,000 yuan, if it is 1,000 books, 50 taels will be safely put into the bag; If you print a hardcover version or an annotated version, the price will be higher, and then you will print some famous poems, the experience of the imperial examination masters, the profit is absolutely considerable, Shinong industry and commerce, there are so many scholars in the world, with movable type printing, Liu Yuan can completely dominate the entire market.

Although it can't get rich all at once, it is better to have a long stream of water and a long seal.

"It's good, work hard, I won't treat you badly in the future." Liu Yuan patted Old Man Zheng on the shoulder and encouraged.

"Don't worry, my life will be handed over to you." Seeing Liu Yuan so polite and virtuous, Old Man Zheng was grateful for a while, patted his chest and said that he would work hard.

Liu Yuan gave a few more words of encouragement, and then took Zhao An to leave the printing workshop.

"Old Zhao."

"Young master, the old slave is here." As soon as he heard Liu Yuan's order, Zhao An, the old loyal slave, immediately stepped forward to receive the order.

"Today's things are a bit much, I will arrange for someone to transport the three boxes of jewelry to the Jinyu family, it turns out that the craftsmen in Yumanlou should not let them be idle, notify those craftsmen with good craftsmanship to stand by in the Jinyu family, and I will have my own arrangements for a while; Don't move that dedicated studio, I have to teach Ah Zhong Ayi the craft in the afternoon, if I have to do everything, don't tire me out, yes. Find out which one has a good reputation now, and tomorrow I will arrange for him to meet me and borrow some money from him. "There are many things to do, and Liu Yuan gave a few instructions in one breath.

Zhao An said a little depressedly: "Young master, looking for a profit?" In our current situation, we don't need to borrow money, right? ”

Now there are people staring at it, how can you get through without borrowing some silver? Anyway, that little bit of money is a drop in the bucket for Liu Yuan. It's good to make an illusion or something, the wealth is not exposed, and it is better to keep a low profile now.

"I know about this, you just do what I say." Liu Yuan didn't bother to explain to Zhao An, and said conclusively.

"Yes. Young master, I'll find someone to arrange it right away. Seeing Liu Yuan's mind, he was determined. Zhao An didn't say anything. It didn't take long for him to come down

For three days on the side, Liu Yuandu's home, the printing workshop and the Jinyu family were spinning like a spinning top, not only to check the progress of printing, but also to divide the jewelry and set the quota that those craftsmen should do every month, as well as how to classify the jewelry and how much the salary of each level was. How to compensate for damage and other detailed rules, too busy to pay, in addition, but also to find time to pass on their own miniature carving skills to the two of Azhong and Ayi.

The scale has expanded. If this is the case, not to mention the semicolon of the Jinyu family in all the three hundred and sixty states of the Tang Dynasty, it is estimated that it is ten states, and it can also exhaust Liu Yuansheng to death.

As soon as people get busy, time flies, and before they know it, the three-day deadline mentioned by Cui Tingshi has arrived.

Three days later, after "piecing together", Liu Yuan finally raised 3,000 taels of silver, including 300 taels of silver borrowed from Young Master Qin, and 500 taels of money borrowed by a person named Yang Dashanren.

Of course, Liu Yuan is not short of silver, he just makes a situation for those who are interested to watch.

"Young master, will we send it to the government now? Do you want to disguise it, it's too direct, will it affect badly? "Zhao An's former master is an official, and he is very taboo about these things in the officialdom, how can he feel a little inappropriate, no matter how black the official is, he still has to be faced, three thousand taels of silver, even the weight is not light, and he has to be carried by two subordinates, and he is carried to the government with a burden?

It's too arrogant.

Zhao An couldn't help but ask: "Young Master, although these three thousand taels are said to be good, do they have any other hints?" ”

"Hint?" Liu Yuan patted his head and said, "By the way, Zhao Sima told me that Lord Thorn Shi likes to drink wild tea, and asked me to buy him a catty." ”

"Did he say where to buy it?"

"Yes, it seems that there is a sale at the corner of Changle Lane."

Zhao An's eyes lit up, and he said confidently: "Young master, let's go buy wild tea first, it is estimated that after buying wild tea, the matter of sending silver will also be settled." ”

Since it was specially ordered, Liu Yuan waved his hand and said to the car: "Go, go to Changle Lane." ”

Changle Lane is actually a bit of a dilapidated alley, the houses are dilapidated, the pedestrians are sparse, just like an old man who is dying and old, there is no life, and the business of those roadside shops is also very poor, one by one is bored and swatting flies, Liu Yuan just looked for a while, and soon found the small shop specializing in wild tea in Zhao Sima's mouth.

The shop doesn't even have a door number, there are a lot of sundries on the ground, the dust of the window is three feet thick, there are cobwebs in the corner, and after entering, there is no guy to greet him, only a person who looks like a shopkeeper is lying on the head of a case and dozing, and there are guests who don't know what to do.

And the whole small shop, that is, a few crockpots are placed at random, and what is contained in it is probably wild tea.

I really can't imagine how such a small shop hasn't closed down yet.

"Shopkeeper, how do you sell this wild tea?" Liu Yuan asked loudly.

"Three thousand taels of silver a catty, no counteroffer, buy if you want to buy, and get out if you don't buy." The shopkeeper didn't raise his head, but said lazily.

What the? Three thousand taels and one pounds? This wild tea is made of gold, and it can't be sold at that price, Liu Yuan was a flute at first, but he soon came to his senses.

Nima! This official is really fine, he wants to give Cui Tingshi an extra three thousand taels to them, Zhao Sima specially confessed to let himself buy a pound of wild tea here, and a pound of wild tea here is three thousand taels, no bargaining, obviously, the three thousand taels after such a turn, it is the East Window Incident, Cui Tingshi They don't show their faces, and no one can find their heads.

That's amazing.

After thinking about this layer, Liu Yuan smiled and said, "This wild tea is good, give me a catty." ”

When the shopkeeper heard this, he lifted it up suddenly, took out a bag of tea with a smile on his face, and said with a smile: "It's the shopkeeper Liu, the tea you want has been wrapped for you in the morning" (to be continued.) )

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