"Jingze, what did the academy say?"
Cui Yuanzhao hurriedly asked another question.
Thinking of this, Wang Jingze frowned.
He agreed to sell comic books and novels, and even read some of them himself. Before long, he blushed and found it difficult to continue.
So when Cui Yuanzhao asked him and Zhang Da to promote the product from different directions, Wang Jingze wanted to refuse.
Zhang Da was in charge of dealing with ordinary, unsavory people from the streets. These people were vulgar and crude, and had no aversion to such content, so it wouldn't be difficult for him to do so.
However, the people Wang Jingze associated with were all scholars, who considered themselves talented men and beautiful women and always regarded such things as a monstrous flood, and were quite disgusted by them.
Let alone trying to sell it, if Wang Jingze even opens his mouth to talk about these things, someone will probably make a few sarcastic remarks.
Because of his status, people won't mock him, but there will definitely be a lot of gossip behind his back.
Therefore, Wang Jingze was unwilling to do so.
But thinking back to what Tang Huan had said, the sales work would only be truly complete if scholars could also accept these comic books and novels.
This business can become even more popular and has unimaginable prospects.
Wang Jingze was well aware that if this content could be circulated among scholars, the effect would be amplified a hundredfold.
He eventually agreed after Cui Yuanzhao relentlessly pestered him.
After all, this business was part of his business too.
“Everyone in the academy boasts about their height, so directly selling comic books wouldn’t work, which is why I didn’t do it.”
Cui Yuanzhao frowned. "Don't you want our business to grow bigger?"
Wang Jingze denied it, saying, "No, I want it to grow bigger and stronger even more than you do, but the approach to dealing with scholars is different from that to dealing with subordinates. Directly promoting it will arouse resentment, so we can only do the opposite."
"How did you do it?"
"After my gatherings with them these past few days, I took the opportunity to leave behind a few books, which should now be in the hands of some of them."
This was a method that Tang Huan mentioned casually when they were in Qihuai County.
Scholars have high self-esteem and are concerned about their reputation, so other methods must be used to get them to accept your opinions.
Cui Yuanzhao wasn't in a hurry. "Jingze, you don't need to rush. We can play the long game and take it slow."
After chatting for a while, Wang Jingze offered a few words of comfort to Cui Yuanzhao, and together with Zhang Da, they hoisted Cui Yuanzhao back up.
As was customary, he went to plead with Cui Renshi again before leaving the Prime Minister's residence.
As dusk fell, the capital city was immersed in a lively atmosphere.
As Wang Jingze walked down the street, the scene of Qihuai County appeared before his eyes.
In comparison, even the capital city pales in comparison to Qihuai County.
This is because there is a curfew in the capital, and also because the cost of living in the capital at night is too high, leaving ordinary people with very few places to have fun.
On the contrary, Qihuai County has many tourist attractions, and they are very cheap.
Without giving it much thought, Wang Jingze quickened his pace and headed towards his destination.
Today he arranged to meet several scholars at a brothel.
As soon as Wang Jingze reached the door of the same cubicle, he heard a series of arguments coming from inside.
The two people inside were getting louder and louder, and eventually it turned into an argument.
Wang Jingze wanted to listen a little longer, but worried that things would get serious, so he pushed the door open and entered without listening carefully to what was being said.
Upon entering, I saw the woman playing the piano sitting trembling to one side, her head bowed, not daring to look at me.
Meanwhile, two handsome young men on one side were arguing heatedly.
"Brother Li, Brother Bai, what are you doing? Why are you arguing all of a sudden?"
These two were scholars whom Wang Jingze was familiar with; even in the capital, they would be considered exceptionally talented.
They have already gained some fame, and even Cui Renshi said that given time, the two of them will definitely be able to enter officialdom, which is enough to show their abilities.
Brother Li was a man with thick eyebrows and large eyes. He held a book in his hand and said in a serious tone:
"Brother Bai and I are arguing about the meaning of vernacular Chinese, and neither of us can convince the other."
Brother Bai raised an eyebrow, his whole demeanor somewhat unconventional, suggesting he was a lively and energetic person.
He laughed and said, "If you ask me, this vernacular language will become the standard sooner or later. It is easy to understand and convenient to learn, which is its enduring advantage. This novel is the best proof of that."
“You’re talking nonsense… Vernacular Chinese will never be respectable; it will always be considered low-class…” Brother Li retorted.
Wang Jingze offered a few words of comfort and then walked over.
He saw the novel as soon as he entered the room, and he couldn't suppress his joy.
That was a novel he secretly left behind when he left yesterday. He thought that the content of comic books would be more impactful, so he chose a novel that was more easily accepted by everyone.
Moreover, it was a carefully selected book, telling the story of a scholar who is disappointed and confused about the present and the future, who travels the world with a sword. Along the way, he persuades people with reason, and his sharp tongue and wit make many people grit their teeth in anger.
If someone cannot be persuaded by words, the scholar will simply roll up his sleeves and use force to persuade them.
The language is witty and humorous, the story is light and enjoyable, and there are many parts that will make you laugh.
For scholars, there is much content that brings a knowing smile to their faces.
Brother Li and Brother Bai pulled Wang Jingze over and stuffed the book into his hands.
"Take a look first."
"What is this?" Wang Jingze asked, feigning confusion.
"This is a novel I picked up by chance yesterday. The contents are bizarre and fantastical. When I met with Brother Bai today, we discussed its contents together and had different opinions about it."
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