After dawn.

Gu Ming came to the study early after eating, sorted out the manuscript and the sketches painted by Dong Sheng, and then sent them to the printing workshop, and instructed the owner to work day and night to print 5,000 copies first and then 10,000 copies as quickly as possible.

In the past, most of the books were printed in 1,000 or 2,000 copies, but this time, Gu Ming was full of confidence and directly placed an order for 15,000 copies.

After all, "Dream of Red Mansions" in the previous life was the first of the four famous novels, and it influenced countless literary masters in later generations.

There are even many people who have made a special trip to carry out academic research on this book, calling it: Red Studies.

Once receiving such a large order, the owner of Liu Fang was naturally overjoyed.

For him, Gu Ming is really a big financier.

At present, nearly half of the workshop's business is related to it. To this end, the workshop also deliberately expanded its scale, expanded the site and corresponding equipment, and also added more than a dozen new workers.

Two days later.

Chen Zibai came as promised.

Before the township test, he said that once Gu Ming was lifted, he would definitely go to Guobei County to congratulate him in person.

Now that Gu Ming has appointed Xie Yuan, it is even more worth his special trip.

However, he did not come alone, in addition to his accompanying subordinates, there were also Jinhua prefects and several other government officials.

After all, Gu Ming is the hand-picked Xie Yuan, and every test can attract colorful auspicious clouds, which is of extraordinary significance.

As a prefect, there is naturally a light on his face, how can he not congratulate?

Subsequently, some surrounding county orders who had learned the news also rushed to Guobei County......

For a time, it was full of friends.

Gu Ming is okay, the big deal is to come forward to receive him and say a few polite words.

Nie Hongshu is really busy.

After all, he is the commander of Guobei County, not only to personally receive him, but also to prevent riots and cases in the city.

In particular, the safety of all officials is the top priority, and no matter which one of them happens, it is difficult for him to clear his responsibility.

"Lord Nie, your virtuous son-in-law is not simple, the Son of Heaven appointed Xie Yuan, not to mention this dynasty, there are not a few people who have won this honor in history, which is enough to leave a strong mark in the history books!"

"The prefect has won the ......"

In fact, Nie Hongshu was very proud in his heart, but he always had to be humble in his face.

"Congratulations to Lord Nie for finding a good son-in-law......"

"Congratulations to Gu Xie Yuan......"

Other officials also congratulated him.

Chen Zibai naturally couldn't help but congratulate him, and finally asked: "By the way, Gu Sheng, I heard Lord Nie say that your Dream of Red Mansions has been printed?" ”

"Yes, Master Chen, but this book has a lot of content, so the students have adopted the method of serialization this time, and the first volume will be released first, and the remaining four volumes are planned to be released in succession next year."

Chen Zibai smiled: "Yes, this way is also chic." At that time, the official will definitely pay a quiet visit. ”

"Hehe, I have long heard that Gu Sheng's book is quite good, and this official has never had a chance to read it. This time the new book is on sale, and the official will let people buy a copy and savor it. ”

"Yes, yes, what the prefect said is that the lower officials must also read the book written by Gu Jieyuan."

"Gu Xie Yuancai is eight buckets, and the book he wrote is naturally worth reading......"

As soon as Chen Zibai spoke, including the prefect Tong, he immediately expressed his position.

Regardless of whether these officials are talking about the scene or speaking from the heart, Gu Ming always has to express it.

First said a few words of modesty, and then smiled and said: "Thanks to the love of all the adults, the returning students will give you a few clumsy books."

When the new book is released, I will have it delivered to the homes of the adults......"

Chen Zibai and the others stayed for one day, stayed for one night, and returned one after another on the second day.

In the next few days, more and more scholars came to the Poetry and Painting Society.

Moreover, it is not only local scholars, but almost half of them are foreign scholars who come here.

First, everyone wants to see the hand-picked Xie Yuan's demeanor with their own eyes, and second, if there is a chance to ask for advice, it is best to have a little literary tone.

For a time, Wenxing Study was full of people.

Book sales are skyrocketing...... Of course, almost all of the books sold were a few books written by Gu Ming.

The Poetry and Painting Society was even more overcrowded, and many scholars came early in the morning and sat until the afternoon, just to find an opportunity to chat with Gu Ming.

Gu Ming didn't stand up, after all, he also came from the poor Xiucai step by step.

You can't forget your roots.

Therefore, almost every day, I will take some time to appear in the Poetry and Painting Club to chat with some scholars about poetry and songs, as well as the experience of taking the exam.

Of course, I didn't forget to promote the upcoming new book: Dream of Red Mansions.

After another two days, under the repeated urging of Liu Fangzhu, the first batch of 5,000 copies of "Dream of Red Mansions" with the fragrance of ink was finally delivered.

At this time, Shopkeeper Yu had already arrived a day in advance, and he placed an order of 5,000 copies at a time.

However, Gu Ming couldn't give him all of them, so he only gave 1,000 copies, and the remaining 4,000 copies would be printed in the next batch and then supplemented.

The sales scene of the day...... It's crowded!

If it weren't for Nie Hongshu's foresight and sending some officials to maintain order at the scene in advance, I am afraid that someone would fight over the matter of queuing.

On the same day, the first volume of "Dream of Red Mansions" alone sold more than 1,000 copies.

Several other books have also sold hundreds of copies.

The sales of just one day almost caught up with the total sales of a month on weekdays.

However, this is just the beginning.

In the past, almost only people from the county came to buy books, but now there are many more outsiders.

In addition to the scholars, there are also many ordinary people, even some illiterate people.

They don't have to buy books for themselves, they can read them for their children and grandchildren, and they can even put them in their homes and towns.

This is because Gu Ming's deeds of catching ghosts and subduing demons have long been spread, and there are rumors that he is the reincarnation of Wenqu Xing......

The day after the book went on sale, the momentum continued.

At noon, a friend came from afar!

"Brother Yun, Brother Xu, why are you two here together?"

As soon as they met, Gu Ming was a little surprised.

Before, the two did say that they would come to visit after a while, but they didn't expect to come so quickly.

"Haha, Brother Gu doesn't welcome me and Brother Xu?"

Ma Yun joked.

"How could it be...... Who is this brother? ”

Gu Ming subconsciously glanced at the middle-aged man who came with Ma Yun and the others.

Without waiting for Ma Yun's introduction, the other party took the initiative to hug his fists and said: "In Xia Wang Dalong, a bookseller in Yuhang Mansion." I have admired Gu Xie Yuan's name for a long time, and today I am finally fortunate to see Gu Xie Yuan's demeanor......"

There is the demeanor of a scholar in his words and deeds, and he does not lose the boldness of the people in the rivers and lakes.

As soon as he heard that the other party reported to his home, Gu Ming couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then replied with a smile on his face: "It turned out to be the king's shopkeeper, I have been looking up for a long time!" ”

It sounds like a polite word, but the other party's name Gu Ming is really thunderous.

I still remember before the crossing, but all the authors who wrote and sent contracts at the starting point, who didn't know the name of Wang Dalong?

It can be called one of the legends of the online literature rivers and lakes, and he has always only heard his name and not seen him.

Gu Xie Yuan was polite...... In fact, I had heard my peers mention the book written by Gu Xie Yuan before, but I had never had the opportunity to read it carefully.

This time, I was fortunate to come to Guobei County at the invitation of Ma Gongzi, and I hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with Gu Jieyuan. ”

As soon as he heard this, Gu Ming was overjoyed, and immediately made a gesture of please: "It's easy to say, please three of you!" ”

Before, Gu Ming visited many bookstores in Yuhang Mansion, but did not find the book he wrote, indicating that Yuhang Mansion is still a blank market.

Since a bookseller took the initiative to come to the door, this is naturally a good thing.

The two sat down and chatted for a while, and Gu Ming asked someone to bring a set of books written by himself.

These include the latest release of Dream of Red Mansions, as well as several previous releases.

"I'm sorry, the three of you will chat first, and then read Gu Jieyuan's masterpiece first."

Ma Yun smiled and nodded: "Well, shopkeeper Wang looks slowly." ”

Then he said to Gu Ming: "Don't hide it from Brother Gu, in fact, this time I came to the shopkeeper Wang, and I also wanted to cooperate with him, after all, he has rich experience in this area......"

"Cooperation?" Gu Ming was stunned for a moment, then asked with a smile: "It means that Brother Yun also wants to get involved in the book business?" ”

"Let's just play a ticket, and running a book is not an insult to the reputation of a reader.

Moreover, Brother Xu is also interested in this, so we are going to do this together......"

At this time, Xu Jiaying took over: "Actually, Brother Xiaosheng and Brother Yun mainly took a fancy to the book written by Brother Gu.

That's why I've come here to discuss with you this time.

The business side is mainly in charge of the shopkeeper Wang, and my brother Yun and I are responsible for contacting some scholars......"

It sounds like the two did not come out to do business directly, but handed over to the shopkeeper Wang, who was mainly responsible for investment and publicity.

This method is not bad, it is equivalent to being the boss behind the scenes.

Hearing them say this, Gu Ming couldn't help but look surprised, and there was a feeling that someone happened to hand him a pillow when he was sleepy.

Before this, Gu Ming had discussed business matters with Nie Xiaoqian.

After all, this is not the same as it used to be.

used to be just a showman, but now he is hand-picked Xie Yuan, just as the so-called tree is a big move, I don't know how many people in the government and the opposition are secretly paying attention to him.

And in the future, he will participate in the general examination and the palace examination, and his goal will be even higher: the title of the gold list!

In this way, the identity of a businessman must be slowly diluted.

Although he can be regarded as a Confucian businessman who runs a study, he is still a businessman in the final analysis.

Since ancient times, the imperial court has always emphasized agriculture and suppressed commerce.

No matter how rich a businessman is, he can only rely on the snort of the powerful.

Unless it is a well-established squire family like the Zeng family, with land and grain in their own family, as well as the shadow of their ancestors, even if they do some business, they cannot be classified as merchants, and they still belong to the squire.

But Gu Ming is different.

He was alone, and he was not a disciple of a family.

There is no way to talk about the background.

Therefore, Gu Ming planned to slowly retreat behind the scenes and hand over the study to He Yongliang and others to take care of.

At the same time, he began to buy land outside the city, planting flowers and grass, calling friends, drinking and fishing, and playing the piano.

Nothing to do to enjoy the flowers, the moon and the beauty, isn't it fragrant on such a day?

If you want to talk about silver, Gu Ming is not short of it now, and he has saved thousands of taels of silver.

According to the calculation of about ten taels of silver per mu of fertile land in the suburbs of Guobei County, almost six or seven hundred acres of fertile land can be bought......