Next, because of the previous people taking the lead, the people who published the book gradually spread from high-ranking officials to middle- and low-level officials, and even many businessmen hurriedly rushed out a book with Fengya, wanting to publish it on the market for everyone to see. There was even a middle- and low-level official who retired to Zhishi who wrote about his life's experience and became a memoir. All these circumstances have made the people involved famous, and they are very popular. However, some people are not very satisfied.

"Jingwen Dongjia, we take other people's things to make money like this, this is not good!" Zhu Yu asked.

Zhu Yu has a feeling that although others have taken their own things to submit and let Jingwen publish them, this is certainly to be famous. But it is a little unreasonable to use those other people's knowledge to make money, and not give them a penny. Doing this, there is a feeling of conscience. So Zhu Yu, who has been reading for many years, can't stand it, and Jingwen can't think about it.

If you use other people's knowledge to make money in a short period of time, but you don't give a penny to the contributor, this is really not good. It's okay to do this for a short time, but after a long time, I'm afraid it's ruining my reputation. This will make many people red-eyed, although those contributors are for fame, but if you can't get a penny for a long time, just get some false fame, it is not the reason for long-term development.

"It seems that we really need to give them some manuscript fees so that we can gag everyone's mouths! If we continue like this, I'm afraid that sooner or later some people will not be able to get used to it, and then we will be in trouble. Jing Wen thought to himself.

After Jingwen thought about it, he immediately calculated the manuscript fee that Kong Yingda should get, that is, the manuscript fee for Kong Yingda to publish "The Five Classics of Justice", which is enough for thousands of dollars. Kong Yingda is a descendant of the Confucian sage, and the level of Confucianism is very profound, usually many people have only heard of his reputation, but have not really seen his masterpieces. Now that Kong Yingda's masterpiece has appeared, of course, it has caused a big sensation, so it is certain to rush to buy.

Jingwen asked people to carry a big box to Kong Yingda's house and knocked on Kong Yingda's door.

"Steward, we are looking for Dr. Kong to discuss the issue of the righteous publication of the Pentateuch." Jingwen said.

"Come in!" The housekeeper of the Confucian Mansion said.

Jingwen immediately saw Kong Yingda and took the initiative to salute: "I've seen Dr. Kong, Dr. Kong is fine!" ”

"Did you come to me for something?" Kong Yingda asked.

Kong Yingda is indifferent to Jingwen. Because whether it is in terms of official rank or identity, Kong Yingda is much older than Jingwen. What's more, Jingwen is currently playing the role of a businessman, Confucianism discriminates against businessmen the most, and Kong Yingda, the descendant of Kong Sage, of course, can't have a good face for Jingwen, a businessman.

"Dr. Kong, your Pentateuch Righteousness has recently been published, and it is very popular. Many students who are studying are already proud to have a copy of the Pentateuch in their hands, so now I would like to congratulate Dr. Kong, I am afraid that you will soon become famous all over the world. Jingwen first congratulated.

Kong Yingda stroked his beard and said, "The old man is not for anything else in this life, but he just hopes to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors and educate the world." Now that everyone can be edified, then I am satisfied. Is there anything else you can do? If nothing else, go back! ”

Kong Yingda was relatively cold to Jingwen, and the ancestors began to issue an eviction order.

"Dr. Kong, what do you think this is?" Jingwen said first.

Next, a few people carried a few large boxes, and then Jingwen opened these large boxes. And these boxes are full of large strings of copper coins, which seem to be very weighty.

"What do you mean by that?" Kong Yingda said coldly.

Jingwen immediately said, "Dr. Kong, this is your manuscript fee. I used your manuscript of the Pentateuch to print it, and I got the money, and I should give you a share. ”

"Hmph, the old man publishes books to educate the world, where is it for money? Don't insult the old man with these things, the old man is not short of money, aren't you insulting the old man with all this money? Take it away, take it away, the old man can't look down on these copper-smelling things. Kong Yingda said in disgust.

Jingwen was speechless, this Kong Yingda is too high, he doesn't want any money. I came here to send money, but I was blown away by Kong Yingda, which made Jingwen feel aggrieved! Since ancient times, who has sent money and been beaten away? This Kong Yingda is so high, he can't look down on this money? What's more, there is no provision in this Datang law class that officials cannot accept manuscript fees. In other words, the manuscript fee is not strictly a bribe, why doesn't this Kong Yingda accept it?

"Dr. Kong, you should be paid for your intellectual labor, so why should you be so noble? You deserve the same thing as a worker who works and gets paid, and a farmer who farms and gets an income. Jingwen said again.

"Hmph, you compare me to those old workers and peasants? When did I ever do that kind of employment and farming in the fields? Get out of here! Kong Ying said angrily.

Jingwen was kicked out like this, and this Kong Yingda was obviously very angry. And Jingwen carried those boxes, and then went to Yu Shinan's house, wanting to give the money to Yu Shinan. But Yu Shinan also drove Jingwen out, and he didn't accept these copper coins at all. The next few houses, all like this, no one was willing to accept these copper coins.

For those who write books, they are high and should not be involved in this kind of thing of writing books for money. It seems that collecting these manuscript fees is to show that their status is lowered, and it insults their identity. If you accept it, it will be like writing a book for financial gain, insulting the teachings of the saints. This is the difference between the ancients and the later generations, who wrote books for fame and economic gain, while the ancients wrote books for fame. There were even some ancient people who didn't even want fame, but just wrote books to prove themselves, such as Li Shimin. Although Li Shimin's poetry collection hit the streets, he also wanted to prove himself.

"He's sunny, and he can't even send money to others. In these years, the money has been so unwelcome, I really don't know if the people of this era are simple, or the people of this era are two-penal? Jingwen complained.

On this day, Jingwen ran everywhere to send the manuscript fee, but those people ignored him, and instead thought that Jingwen was ruining their reputation! So Jingwen was also angry.

"What's wrong with you, boss?" A voice asked.