Su Sijin told Lu Changji about the business model of a certain Chinese bookstore in her previous life.
After hearing this, Lu Changji suddenly realized that the guests were poor people and students, so he had to take their financial problems into consideration.
You have to know that to support a child's education, the whole family may have to live frugally and tighten their belts to afford it, and there will be no more money to buy books.
But this was all caused by the country's previous inaction and the inability to solve the problem of food and clothing.
After Emperor Qinghe came to power, in just half a year, the early rice had a bumper harvest and the late rice was about to be harvested. Perhaps it could not free all the people from hunger and poverty, but what about two years, three years, or even more years?
Emperor Qinghe has only been in power for a short time, but he has issued policies that benefit the country and the people one after another. Every national policy is beneficial to the country and the people. In time, the problem of food and clothing will be solved, and people will then pursue a well-off and comfortable life.
Of course, this is a later story, but the Ganzhou Prefecture, especially Ningdu County, is always ahead of the capital in everything and is always ahead of the imperial edict.
It is not difficult to build Ganzhou Prefecture into the richest place in Dayue. It will not take too long, and it may not even take three years. Therefore, Su Sijin advised Lu Changji to take a long-term view.
"Build the largest bookstore in Meijiang Village, larger than the library in the capital, and set aside one-third of the store for students to read and study, free of charge."
This place is an ancient version of a library.
"Free?" Lu Changji almost blurted out, "How can we make a profit?"
But thinking of what Su Sijin had said to him to look further ahead, he suppressed his anxiety and listened patiently.
"Sister-in-law, there are still the other two-thirds."
"One third of the sales are books, calligraphy and paintings, etc."
"The remaining third is for pens, inkstones, exam review papers, etc."
"Then this is not a shop, but a bookstore."
"Yes, I have discussed it with your eldest brother. The fourth academy will be called Meijiang Academy, and the shop will be called Cuiwei Book House."
"Meijiang Academy? Cuiwei Library?" It sounds beautiful and has profound meaning. "Can we choose the name of the academy ourselves?"
"Why not? Since it is your eldest brother's fiefdom, then Ganzhou Prefecture is your eldest brother's territory. The emperor has no right to interfere in anything in Ganzhou Prefecture, but he can ask about it."
"So, you have to think about it carefully and seize this opportunity. Maybe you can soar to the sky and achieve your goal sooner rather than later." Su Sijin said half-jokingly and half-seriously.
Lu Changji obediently pondered for a long time, and added some of his own insights to Cuiwei Book House.
"Sister-in-law, since we are going to build the largest library in Dayue, where will the books come from?"
"There's no need to worry about brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones. We can either get them from suppliers or open our own workshops to produce them. But where will the books for the students to read for free come from?"
Su Sijin chuckled, "As for the place with the most books, it's of course the library in the capital, and the noble families in the capital, but... unless absolutely necessary, I won't look for aristocratic families."
So as not to give others an advantage.
"But the library won't give it to us. After all, we are competitors."
Su Sijin sneered, "One in the south and one in the north, so we can't really be considered competitors, but borrowing from them is impossible, so we have to think of another way, such as..."
"For example, rubbings." Lu Changji jumped up excitedly. Yes, only rubbings can reduce costs to the lowest level without having to borrow other people's books.
Su Sijin smiled, "Yes, the emperor will help solve this problem of rubbings. When the academy is almost ready, the gentlemen will bring the rubbings here."
"A lot of books in the study rooms of the aristocratic families will also be donated." Lu Changgong came in from outside, exhausted, and interrupted the conversation between his uncle and sister-in-law.
Su Sijin stepped forward, took off his coat, and then fetched some water for him to wash his hands and face.
"Is Sibao asleep?" Lu Changgong looked around but didn't see the wet nurse or Sibao.
"Why don't you ask the other three babies?" His favoritism was so obvious that it gave Su Sijin a headache.
"We are all men, why should we be so delicate?" Lu Changgong said disapprovingly.
Su Sijin laughed angrily, "A man who is only a hundred days old?" It really pissed him off. A child who is over a hundred years old is a man?
If you are biased, then you are biased. Why give so many reasons?
Su Sijin was too lazy to argue with him now, and would wait until nightfall to settle the matter with him.
"Do you have a way to get the noble families to donate books?" Su Sijin couldn't wait to ask before Lu Changgong sat down.
"Of course, just wait! We will definitely fill up Cuiwei Book House."
Su Sijin laughed heartily, "Since you have an idea, why not think of another way to get people all over the world to donate books voluntarily!"
Many people seized this opportunity to become famous, such as businessmen, chambers of commerce, and officials. No matter whether they were high-ranking or low-ranking officials, they would donate as much as they could, and small amounts would add up to a lot.
The prototype of the ancient library was established.
"In that case, Cuiwei Bookstore is now handed over to you. Regarding the planning and publicity for its establishment, as well as how to actively solicit book donations, these are all issues you will need to address."
"If you are unsure, don't understand or are confused, you can ask me." Su Sijin handed over the preparation and construction of Cuiwei Book House to Lu Changji.
Lu Changji nodded, "Sister-in-law, I have another idea, but I don't know how to solve it?"
"Once the news of the opening of the academy in Ningdu County and the establishment of a library came out, it should attract countless people who want to get a piece of the pie, whether they are small vendors, students, or all kinds of other people."
"Yes, go on."
"They are potential guests, but where will they stay when they arrive? I'm afraid there aren't that many houses in Ningdu County!"
"Therefore, I want to build a courtyard in the library or academy. This may solve the housing problem. Whether it is sold or rented, it is good news for us."
Su Sijin's mouth twitched slightly, and then she became more and more cheerful. "Changji, you are very keen on business, and your direction is good and correct, but it's not about building a yard, but building a building."
"Build a building?" Lu Changgong was shocked. After thinking for a moment, he understood what Su Sijin meant.
Lu Changji also understood. With bright eyes, he excitedly said, "We can build two, three, or even four-story buildings. Cement walls are strong and safe. We can then build houses one by one, making it convenient for students to rent them."
"It can be built bigger to accommodate a family, and can be sold or rented."
Su Sijin smiled and said, "It's neatly planned and divided, one area is rented and the other is sold. Now, the masons have just gotten rid of the cement road and can devote themselves to building houses."
The ancient version of real estate.
Cement, workers, and technology, she has it all.
She had no shortage of money to buy land. She started with real estate in Ningdu County, then expanded to Ganzhou Prefecture, and then went beyond Ganzhou Prefecture, and then developed real estate in the capital and even the entire Daiyue.
Let ordinary people enter the era of moving in with just their luggage.
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