Although the villagers are ignorant, they are extremely shrewd when it comes to their own interests. At that time, it was the conscience of the Ming Dynasty to collect 30% of the rent, and in this land south of the Yangtze River, 40% of the rent was the normal price.

In addition, the peasants also had to bear the government taxes, and the rent of 20% was unthinkable. After all, there are more and more bankrupt farmers these years, and there are too many families like Jian Sanniang, who have become large households or fugitives because they can't pay the government's taxes.

Therefore, as soon as the words of these two rents came out, the villagers who were still full of fear just came up one after another, patted their chests and said to Jian Ning: My family has a lot of labor.

Jian Ning looked at these enthusiastic villagers and couldn't help but sigh, if money can make ghosts grind, driven by interests, his "broom star" can also become amiable.

However, this matter could not be settled immediately, so she left under the pretext that she had something to do.

Looking at Jian Sanniang who was leaving, villager A said: "Jian Sanniang looks extraordinary, no wonder the Qian family will suffer a loss in her hands." ”

"If you want me to say that the Qian family is too greedy. Did you know or not? I've heard of it, just the good paddy field of Sanniang's house, three acres, three acres, she actually paid seven taels of silver, what is this called? Take advantage of the fire! ”

"Isn't it? If you want me to say she still earned. That field is equivalent to planting it for her for free, not to mention, she got the output and took an extra penny of silver, such a good thing for me to do! ”

"Why didn't I see you lending money to Sanniang at that time?"

Wang Biantou muttered, looked at the back of Jian Sanniang leaving, and couldn't help clenching his fists, he had to fight for an acre of land, and he might be able to ask for a daughter-in-law at that time.

Not to mention how the villagers behaved, not to mention that Jian Sanniang took her second brother to Baiwenzhai, and when she looked at it from a distance, she was suddenly startled.

What's going on?!

The gate of Baiwenzhai was closed, and a group of people surrounded the door, shouting and scolding.

Oh, my God!

Something must have happened to the owner, right?

Immediately stepped forward, and after hearing what the group was scolding, Jian Ning fell into a stupor.

"Hu Yanshu, you come out for us! We're going to buy painted skins! ”

"That's it! If you don't open the door at this point, do you want to close the door?! ”

"Shopkeeper, how can you not believe your word?! Yesterday you said you had a book today, why don't you avoid it now?! Come out! ”

Jian Ning was completely stunned.

What's the situation? Didn't you say it was only available today? But what's going on with this hot sales scene?

was wondering, but suddenly felt that the corners of his clothes were pulled down, and when he looked sideways, he saw that it was a child, only to see that he was holding a note in his hand, and said to himself: "Brother, someone in this store asked me to give this to you." ”

As he spoke, he left. Jian Ning opened the note and saw that it was written, "Take a detour, see you at the back door, Hu Yanshu." ”

The corners of Jian Ning's mouth twitched, I don't know what the hell this Hu Yanshu is doing. After looking at the more and more people gathered, he didn't dare to stay longer, so he hurriedly pulled Second Brother Jian, bypassed the crowd, arrived at the back door, knocked on the door, and said in a low voice: "Come by appointment, please open the door." ”

A little guy opened the door, looked at it with a probe, and then said, "Young Master Jian, come in quickly, it's not long to be here." ”

As if he was facing a great enemy, it was as if a monster had killed him, and Jian Ning secretly laughed when he saw it.

followed the little maid into the backyard, and a fragrance of magnolia flowers came to his face.

Looking up, a white magnolia tree was erected in the courtyard, and the magnolia flowers on the head were blooming luxuriantly. And the people under the tree, long and jade, holding a book in one hand, and carrying the other hand behind him, the black hair is still half draped and half curled, the breeze is light, the hair is light, and the thick bookish air is blowing in the face, just like the fairy in the painting, which makes people can't take their eyes off.

Jian Ning lost his mind slightly, and then nodded slightly, and said: "Brother is really interested, this is about to burn in front of you, but you are good, but you are very comfortable." ”

Hu Yanshu put away the book, saluted, and said with a smile: "If you don't hide from the limelight, I'm afraid you will be torn apart by them." ”

The little servant brought tables and chairs, the three of them sat under the eaves, Jian Ning sipped the fragrant tea, and asked, "What did my brother do?" The people outside were like crazy. ”

"Haha, but little Doyle, don't mention it."

Hu Yanshu waved his hand, "The aroma of wine is also afraid of deep alleys, and since it is a good thing, it has to be operated." I just didn't expect my sister's book to be so popular, which was unexpected. ”

When he said this, Jian Ning became more and more curious. She could guess that Hu Yanshu had done the early publicity, but what kind of publicity could make people crazy made her curious.

Seeing that Jian Ning was curious, the corners of Hu Yanshu's mouth curved, and he said: "Actually, it's not a secret method, it's just picking up the wisdom of the predecessors, publishing a brief story and part of the content and distributing it." ”

Jian Ning's eyes are slightly round, isn't this a leaflet and a trailer? I can't imagine that the ancestors would have done this a long time ago, and judging from the results, it seems that the use is still very mature?

Seeing that Jian Ning was slightly surprised, Hu Yanshu said with a smile: "In addition, I used some silver, and found a few matchmakers (Changzhou dialect, meaning nursery) to coax, and the matter was done." ”

Jian Ning couldn't cry or laugh, it turns out that the profession of matchmaker has existed since ancient times! In addition, the ancients really underestimated the middle of the Ming Dynasty in the embryonic period of capitalism, especially in this place south of the Yangtze River, this commercial means have been very mature.

Nodding slightly, "I'm tired of my brother's worries, and my sister is grateful." ”

"What's that? This is a matter of mutual benefit, and since I live on this bookstore, I have to pay attention. ”

As he was talking, a group of people came outside, sweating profusely, and shouted, "Oh no, young master!" The son of Emperor Song's family is slamming the door! Say that if you don't sell him today, he'll smash the store! He, he also said, just by reading the title of this book, you will know that there is more than just a story about the skin, and I want you to hand over the rest as well! ”

Jian Ning's heart moved slightly, Emperor Song Zhao? Could it be that the son in the man's mouth is a descendant of Zhao Dezhao of the Song Clan?

There is a descendant of Song and Zhao in Changzhou, which is very famous in Changzhou, and its descendants have extraordinary fame in later generations, such as Zhao Yuanren, a world linguist.

"Brother, does this son of Emperor Song's family refer to the Zhao family? I don't know if this outside the door is the Zhao family of Biling Xigai or the Zhao family of Changzhou Guanzhuang? ”

"Heh......"

Hu Yanshu sneered, his eyes showing disdain, "What descendant of the Zhao family?" However, the son of a hundred families, the ancestor has gained some merits, that is, he blindly recognizes the ancestor and insists that he is a member of the Song Emperor's family. It's just that the Zhao family has a big business, so don't bother with this vulgar person......"

After a pause, he said: "It's really boring, even reading a script is an elegant thing." Now there is a son of a vulgar martial artist, who has simply destroyed this elegance. ”

When Jian Ning heard this, he couldn't help but sigh, how could the country be strong and prosperous if he was so heavy on literature and light on martial arts? Baihu is obviously a seven-rank official, but when it comes to literati, talents like Hu Yanshu are despised, which shows the low status of martial artists.

"Brother, don't offend them, the son of a hundred families is not small." Jian Ning reminded, "If you just manage this piece, you won't be able to bear it when you play tricks on people." ”

"Hah!"

Hu Yanshu laughed, "Although my parents have gone, but in the end, the children and grandchildren of the Hu family, the uncles are still there, don't say that a hundred sons are here, even if his father comes in person, he can't do anything to me!" ”

This breath......

The corner of Jian Ning's eyes twitched slightly, and he suddenly remembered Jiang Goutou's words, and his heart secretly moved, this guy is so calm and idle, isn't he a descendant of Hu Su, a famous minister in the Northern Song Dynasty?

There are only a few wang clans in Changzhou, listening to Hu Yanshu's tone, it seems that the family is still quite large?

smiled slightly in my heart, no matter what, since people are hard, there is no need to worry about it, just watch how people play with peace of mind.

"You."

Hu Yanshu pointed at the guy and said: "What are you talking about on weekdays, there are guests who are still so frizzy today, is it possible that my young master and I will still be afraid of that Zhao Ji?" ”

Before the words fell, I heard a voice at the backyard gate, "Hu Guanren, your book has been delivered." ”

Hu Yanshu stood up and said with a smile: "It's finally delivered, sister, let's go, open the door to sell books!" ”

Five hundred albums were delivered to the front store, and as soon as the door opened, a group of people poured in, and said, "Brother Hu, I thought you wouldn't open the door!" ”

"That's it, that's it, the sun is getting high, why are you opening the door!"

"Oops!"

Hu Yanshu gave up his hand again and again, "I'm really sorry, there was something wrong in the bookshop, no, this book has just been delivered, and it delayed everyone's time, I'm really sorry!" ”

"Bring the book!"

Zhao Ji rushed forward, "Straight lady thief, this book is really good!" Lao Tzu has read all the books, I have never seen such a fresh story, hurry up, hurry up, give me a copy, you are also broken, just show us a beginning, see the crunch is gone, I scratch my heart, itch to death! ”

"That's it, that's it, Hu Gongzi, you're too unkind! How can this be? ”

Hu Yanshu smiled and said: "It's mine, isn't it, I've apologized to everyone, and everyone who buys Liaozhai painting skin today is discounted, what do you think?" ”

"How much is the discount? How much does this book cost? ”

"Originally, it was seven coins of silver, but today's discount will be better for everyone's five coins of silver."

Jian Ning gasped, he had long known that ancient books were expensive, but he didn't expect them to be so expensive. A casual book is actually sold for a sky-high price of 7 yuan silver, isn't it equivalent to a few hundred yuan a copy?

But when you think about it again, an ordinary version like the Analects costs about one or two or five pieces of silver, and it seems quite reasonable to think about it again.

"Five coins?"

Zhao Ji was stunned for a moment, and suddenly laughed, "Haha, you are kind!" Bring me ten! ”

"Zhao Ji, why do you buy so many books to eat?!"

Some people quit, "It's only 500 copies, and you buy 10 copies?" ”

"Can't I buy it and give it away?!"

"Then give me ten copies too!"

"My master has already explained that he wants to buy five copies!"

Jian Ning looked at this hot scene, and couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth slightly. quietly retreated to the backyard, and said to the second brother who was desperately fighting with the fruit: "Brother, we can eat meat every day in the future." ”

"Huh?"