Chapter Twenty-Seven: Becoming a Bookseller

"Governor, ladies and gentlemen, I'm really sorry, this matter is a top secret matter in my Jingzhou. Even if I, an official in Jingzhou, know about this matter no more than a handful of people......"

Facing the incomprehensible expressions of Lu Su and the others, Liu Chan could only shake his head with regret.

Just kidding, this printing technique is one of the sharp blades that will remove the 'root cause' of the Han Dynasty in the future. Therefore, how could he, who is in the stage of 'accumulating grain', leak it out at this stage?

Therefore, even Lu Su, the governor of Jiangdong who had a good personal relationship with him, Liu Chan still did not reveal half a point.

"Hehe, Childe doesn't have to be like this. Speaking of which, this matter is quite abrupt......"

Although he was curious about this matter, seeing that Liu Chan was reluctant to reveal it, Lu Su, who had a gentlemanly style, naturally did not continue to ask.

"Thank you for your understanding! However, the boy can tell the Metropolitan Governor and all of you that the Analects in your hands is only one of the classics produced by my Jingzhou Book Company. In addition, the five classics of poetry, calligraphy, rituals, Yi and Spring and Autumn are still in production, if you need it, you can also leave an order, like ice muscle paper, you can buy it at will......"

In the puzzled expressions of everyone, Liu Chan then raised the "Analects" in his hand, turned from a former paper merchant to a bookseller, and began to sell the most popular Confucian Five Classics of this era.

"Childe's words are ...... But really? We can buy any number of these books? ”

didn't care about what Liu Chan said about 'Jingzhou Bookstore', but everyone was instantly shocked by the news that Liu Chan could buy books at will.

You must know that this book is so precious and rare, even if they are the 'money and food bags' of those who are from big families, they also have a deep understanding.

No way, who is called books since ancient times, no matter what the material, but all rely on human copying and circulation?

And the books that have been handed down by manual copying, not to mention the frequent miscopies in the copying, just talking about their efficiency, doomed the books to be impossible to popularize on a large scale, thus forming the status quo that books are extremely precious.

"Rest assured, just like ice paper, there will be no limit to the number of books you can buy. In addition, not only the Analects and the Five Classics mentioned by this child, if you are interested in converting other books and classics into this paper book, my Jingzhou Book Company can also do it for you......"

Not only did he give these people the promise that they could buy books, but with a 'sincere' vision of helping others, Liu Chan even took over the book publishing business.

"Dare to ask Gongzi, how can this Jingzhou Bookstore copy so many classics...... Uh, can it be made? ”

After seeing that Liu Chan actually started a large-scale book-making business, Lu Su, an 'honest man', once again couldn't help but ask the common question in the hearts of everyone present.

No way, although everyone has discovered the special features of these paper Analects under Liu Chan's reminder, it does not mean that they can understand the tricks.

You must know that in the original history, from the official popularity of paper to the printing and production of books, the period of time experienced was not short. What's more, even this paper has not yet been officially popularized!

Therefore, in the face of Liu Chan's books printed with movable type, even Lu Su, who was a first-class sage of this period, was still puzzled.

"Governor, everyone, I'm really sorry, this matter is a top secret matter in my Jingzhou......"

Faced with the puzzled expressions of Lu Su and the others, Liu Chan once again 'regretted' reiterated his previous statement.

"Ladies and gentlemen, although this son cannot tell you the secret, since this son dares to open this mouth, he will definitely be able to do it. If you have any doubts, you can also place an order first, and when the goods are delivered, you can also pay for the goods. ”

Anyway, in this era, books don't have to worry about not being able to sell. Therefore, in order to eliminate the concerns of these 'money and food packages', Liu Chan simply opened a sincere 'cash on delivery' option.

"Childe is benevolent and righteous, how can we not believe Childe's words. It's really that today's son has brought too many surprises to me, it's just too much to believe, hahahaha......"

Hearing that Liu Chan actually opened the practice of 'cash on delivery', and then looked at each other's hands at the exact same hardcover version of the "Analects", how could the "money and grain packages" who were full of favorability towards him because they had reminded them of the importance of gold and silver before.

"Childe, since this unique book can be converted into a paper book, I don't know if this poetry theory can ......."

Soon, among the relieved 'money and food bags', some people sent new business.

It's just that what this 'Coats master' wants to publish is not a classic, but his own 'personal anthology'.

"Haha, you've found the right person, this gentleman! My Jingzhou Book Company can not only help you edit your poems and other masterpieces into books, but also help Mr. sell the world on his behalf. Just ...... sir"

Hearing that someone was going to publish a 'personal anthology', Liu Chan, who was inspired, couldn't help but light up in his eyes, and another way to generate income was thought of by him again in an instant.

"Haha, thank you Childe. It's just that this sale doesn't have to be, if you can get the world's elite evaluation and guidance, it will be considered a blessing......"

To Liu Chan's surprise, this 'Coats material' who wants to give himself a 'personal anthology' is really a 'big fortune' who treats money like dung. In order to become famous, he was ready to publish his own book and give it away.

"Sir is really a noble and elegant man! I just don't know how many books this gentleman is going to compile......"

Looking at the 'Coats Talent' in his early twenties, full of heaven and round earth, and 'talented' at a glance, Liu Chan suddenly felt so happy that little red flowers bloomed in his heart.

"This, may I ask Childe, I don't know...... I wonder if 5,000 copies is possible? ”

Hearing Liu Chan's inquiry, this 'big money' man suddenly reported a number that surprised him with some uncertainty.

"Five thousand?"

"Well, if the son is too small, 10,000 copies are fine......"

Thinking that Liu Chan thought that this business was too small, this 'big wealthy' man rubbed his chubby hands a little embarrassed, and in an instant, he added another 5,000 orders.

"Sir, arrogant! 10,000 copies are 10,000 copies, and my son promises that at that time, he will help Mr. give it to people of insight all over the world. Please also sir leave your name and ...... first"

Hearing that a large order of 10,000 copies came, without waiting for the other party to finish speaking, Liu Chan hurriedly snatched the pen and paper from the scribe's book on the side, and prepared to handle it for this big customer in person.

"Childe, I will also compile 5,000 books below!"

"Liu Jingzhou, and my ......"

With the previous 'man of great wealth' taking the lead, in the blink of an eye, the entire venue suddenly boiled.

Just kidding, although these 'Coats big materials' are just moving 'money and food bags' in Liu Chan's eyes, they are not really stupid.

You know, what is most important to scholars, reputation! Now it's just a matter of paying a little money and food, and you can have tens of thousands of anthologies scattered out to fight for your own fame, and this transaction is not a loss!

Therefore, in just an instant, Liu Chan and the scribes were surrounded by a group of 'wealthy people' who wanted to publish their own anthologies!