Chapter 47: Wanjuanshuzhai, became popular
Jiang Rong's eyes fell on Song Heng.
Compared to a few years later, Song Heng looks a little younger now, about seventeen or eighteen years old.
But that calm temperament is exactly the same as it was a few years later.
He was not as difficult to get along with as she had imagined, and was a very polite boy.
But in his previous life, Song Heng had no friends in the court, and no powerful people could bend him...
He was so kind, not because of his identity, but probably because...
Did I give him a special job?
It's very likely, after all, money makes a hero fall.
"No need to greet you two, please take a seat." Jiang Rong retracted his gaze, sat down in the main seat, looked at the two of them and said:
"I'm hiring you two because I want to publish a new volume of books. The first issue is already ready. Starting from the second issue, I need you two to write some articles."
"I will order someone to collect some information. You two can choose the information you think is important or interesting, write an article, and include it in the article."
Mr. Zhou thought, what a mess this is.
But on the surface he said respectfully, "Don't worry, Princess, I will definitely get it done!"
Song Heng thought to himself that this matter was not difficult to handle and he must do it properly!
"In addition, you are responsible for reviewing the contents of each issue of the book."
Jiang Rong explained what they were going to do, and the two of them immediately bowed and accepted the order.
Although they had never done these things before, writing was a simple task for the two scholars.
"This is the first issue of the book, you can take a look at it." Jiang Rong left a book and placed it on the desk.
Finally, he looked at Song Heng again and said, "There are many sample books in the study room. If you are interested, you can read them at will."
Song Heng was instantly overjoyed.
He had never been able to afford to buy books, but he never thought that he could read books for free while working here. Ordinary bookstores would not allow people to read books, as they were afraid that the books would be messed up and difficult to sell.
But Jiang Rong didn't care about these at all.
…
Met Song Heng and others.
Jiang Rong instructed Qiu Niang again, "Recruit ten people to collect information. They will be responsible for finding out the news in the capital. One copy will be sent to the study for Song Heng and others to write an article, and one copy will be sent to the Northern Palace and given to Feicui."
"Yes." Qiu Niang accepted the order.
"This first volume will be printed in 1,000 copies."
"Princess, how much is the price?" Qiu Niang asked.
Jiang Rong smiled and said, "If you don't sell it, send it to various academies and private schools."
"Ah?" Qiu Niang was surprised, "Then it's all lost..."
"The second volume can be taken back. As long as people read the first volume, they will definitely want to buy the second volume..." Jiang Rong was confident:
“Even good wine needs a bush. Even if it’s a good thing, it’s too slow to wait for people to discover it. It’s better to give it to everyone first.”
…
A spacious and bright bamboo pavilion was specially set up in the study as a study for the two of them.
Song Heng sat at the desk and opened the book.
He was going to proofread it with Zhou Xiucai, but Zhou Xiucai went out to ask the errand boy about the background of this study...
Song Heng looked at the title page in front of him, which read "Qian Qiu" Volume 1.
After opening the book, Song Heng was completely stunned.
This turned out to be a critical review of a current article.
In simple terms, this is to tell the imperial examination students what is good and what is not good about an eight-part essay...
There are many books of this kind on the market. But the key point is that this unknown predecessor wrote it so well!
For someone like Song Heng who lacks guidance from a famous teacher, he gained a lot after reading it once.
He can write several times more articles than before...
This senior is probably a top scholar!
Song Heng looked through it, but couldn't find the signature. He wondered which senior it was...
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Capital city, Bailu Academy.
"Why are there several books in front of this door?"
"It has words on it. 'The first issue of the collection of essays produced by Wanjuan Book Studio is given to all students for free. Pick it up yourself!' This book is free, you can read it at will."
"Cheap goods are not good, what the hell is this? Let me take a look..." A scholar picked up the book and flipped through it, frowning and saying, "Current Literature Review? Haha, it's not even signed. Which unknown kid dares to write such a thing... Don't you even know your own worth?"
The book "Critical Reviews of Current Affairs" is, of course, the most popular book among students.
How could they not pay attention to the "textbooks" that are closely related to the imperial examinations?
If a great scholar came to explain contemporary literature, the students who heard the news would line up from East Street to West Street...
But the key is...
This also depends on who is doing the review?
Who would believe you, a little-known newcomer?
Some people were disdainful, some laughed, but there were also some people who picked up the books and read them carefully.
Chi Moyan picked it up and took a look at it.
Anyway, it's free, so it's worth reading it. But as he read on, he felt that this book... had something to it.
Is it his illusion?
Chi Moyan originally wanted to put it back, but the more he looked at it, the more useful it seemed to him, so he just put it in his pocket.
"Chi Moyan, you didn't believe what was written here, did you?" classmates laughed at him.
Chi Moyan said casually, "Take it back and use it as a cushion for the corner of the table."
"Hahahaha... I was saying, it's impossible for someone to be so stupid..."
The bell rang for class and the students bowed and sat down.
Today's teacher was particularly excited. "Everyone, I found a strange book at the entrance of the academy today. It is very helpful for your studies. I suggest that you all go and have a look. Today I will talk to you about this "Qian Qiu"..."
Everyone was shocked. Is this really a good book?
Although some people are not knowledgeable, all the major academies have no shortage of truly knowledgeable teachers, and soon, almost unanimously recommended this book...
Within just one day, the book "Qian Qiu" became popular in the capital!
Many people have found out that the study where the book was sent was owned by the Northern Prince's Mansion and was the property of the Northern Prince's Consort...
In an instant, everyone reached a recognized conclusion about that unknown senior.
This is a Confucian scholar who was hired by the Northern Palace at a huge salary!
"No wonder even our teacher praised the book 'Qian Qiu' so highly. The Northern Palace is definitely capable of inviting such a powerful senior..."
"What is the purpose of this Crown Prince's Consort inviting a Confucian scholar to write such an article?"
"For sale! Didn't you see what's written on the back of this book? Please look forward to the second issue. This second issue is waiting for us to buy it!"
"Please come out with the second issue soon, I'll buy it!"
"It's disgraceful to use such a great article just to do business!"
"The Northern Prince is the most dissolute man in the capital. How can a concubine who can make him so bewildered be a good person? A lady from a noble family would advise her husband, but she... is the same as the prince. It's not surprising that she would do such a thing."
"I wonder who this senior is? If I could become his disciple, I would have a great chance of becoming not only a Juren, but also a Jinshi!"
"Who says it's not true? Has anyone found out the origins of this senior?"
The entire capital city was buzzing with discussion about who this mysterious senior was.
Jiang Rong himself was sitting leisurely in Jinyu Garden basking in the sun.
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