"Even if His Majesty summons me at this time, I will never do such a treacherous thing. I remember Lord Jue once said that you want all the scholars in Tang to be able to read books. At least before this great wish is realized, I will not leave! "
In the back hall of the workshop, Ma Zhou looked at Li Zexuan and said sincerely.
Li Zexuan was touched. Unlike modern people who chased after fame and fortune, ancient scholars had integrity. This was the first time he had experienced such a scholarly character.
"Haha, Brother Ma, you are a man of noble character and unquestionable integrity. I was right about you. But don't worry, Brother Ma, the scale of Quirk Culture will become bigger and bigger in the future. It will not bury your talent. Moreover, Brother Ma's future will not be bad if you work in Quirk Culture. Just like now, didn't you become famous in Chang 'an because of the first issue of the newspaper? "
After listening to Ma Zhou's sincere words, Li Zexuan could not help but laugh happily.
Ma Zhou nodded in agreement and said, "Haha, Lord Jue is right. Ma Zhou has been wandering around for so many years, and I am a little indifferent about the future. The most important thing for a person is self-cultivation. A talented person will get the future he deserves no matter where he is."
"Haha, that makes sense. Gold will shine no matter where it is!"
The two talked and laughed for a while. Unknowingly, their relationship became closer.
"Lord Jue, the first batch of books has about 300 copies of each book, a total of 15 books. It is estimated that the printing will be completed in the next few days. How is the preparation of our bookstore? "
Ma Zhou took the initiative to ask.
Li Zexuan pondered and said, "Brother Ma, don't worry about this matter. I have already bought a shop next to Quirk Pavilion. The interior has been renovated and it can be opened at any time. In the future, this shop will be used to sell new paper, books, and newspapers. The shop will be named after Quirk Culture. What do you think, Brother Ma? "
Li Zexuan had already asked Wang Zhong to contact someone about the shop. Wang Zhong was in charge of paying for the shop and finding someone to decorate it. He had always been a good hands-off shopkeeper.
"Very good, very good. Since everything is under Lord Jue's control, I just need to do things with peace of mind!"
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"Steward Ma, there's a young man outside who insists on buying a newspaper."
Just as the two of them were chatting happily, a manservant came over and said in a hurry.
"Tell him directly that today's newspaper has been sold out and that he will come back tomorrow."
Ma Zhou waved his hand and said.
The manservant said with a bitter face, "I also told that person, but he said that he had to buy the newspaper today. Otherwise, he was afraid that his young master would not forgive him. Moreover, he came here today after inquiring about many places. "
The person asking for the newspaper outside was the errand boy sent by Yu Dongcai. After this unlucky fellow was sent out by his young master, he asked around and finally found the Curious Pavilion Workshop. In the end, he was told that the newspaper was sold out. Thinking that she would definitely be punished by her young master if she went back like this, the little attendant made a scene at the entrance of the workshop, unwilling to leave.
Li Zexuan saw an open newspaper on the table. Ma Zhou must have read it himself, so he said, "Here, take this and send that person away!"
"Yes, Boss!"
The manservant took the newspaper and hurriedly left.
Li Zexuan looked at Ma Zhou and said, "Brother Ma, go and get someone to print more newspapers. From tomorrow onwards, the number of newspapers printed will gradually increase. I estimate that the demand for newspapers will increase."
"What Lord Jue said makes sense. I also have the same intention!"
Li Zexuan nodded and said, "Well, Brother Ma, how are the preparations for the layout of the second issue of the newspaper?"
After all, the newspaper had just been published. Li Zexuan felt that there would be relatively few people submitting articles today, so he asked this question.
Ma Zhou smiled confidently and said, "Don't worry, Lord Jue. I have already prepared the content of the second issue. Even if no one comes to submit articles today, I will still be able to fill the newspaper."
Li Zexuan felt a little relieved. Ma Zhou's work was indeed reassuring. There were some things that he did not need to instruct at all. Ma Zhou had already taken the initiative to do it.
…
"Nan Feng, come here."
In an old house in Yiyang Lane, Wang Yalun called for the servant to come over.
"Hey, Master, you called for me?"
A servant in green ran over quickly and bowed.
Wang Yalun handed over a stack of papers and said, "Nan Feng, help me send these papers to the editorial department of Quirk Culture in the East City. Tell them that I want to submit articles."
"Yes, Master!"
Nan Feng took the papers and was about to go out. Suddenly, he paused and hesitated carefully. "Master, where is the editorial department of Quirk Culture? I have never heard of it! "
Wang Yalun stroked his beard and smiled. "Haha, according to the newspaper, it should be inside the workshop of Quirk Pavilion in Anyi Lane. You should be able to find it if you look carefully."
Although Nan Feng did not know what a newspaper was, he still knew about the workshop of Quirk Pavilion that had been popular in Chang 'an recently.
"Yes, Master, don't worry. I will definitely send the papers!"
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The Imperial College.
Kong Yingda had gotten a newspaper from somewhere. He was sitting on a stool and reading it with great interest. From time to time, he would sigh.
After an unknown period of time, Kong Yingda put down the newspaper and sighed, "This Ma Zhou is really a refined person. The first few policy essays were written clearly and logically. The last few articles on current affairs, although straightforward and popular, did not lose their humor. Haha, although the latter part of the novel is unrealistic, the imagination of a heavenly steed soaring across the skies is truly admirable! Moreover, this newspaper even intends to let scholars submit articles. I'm afraid its influence will only grow in the future! "
Kong Yingda took another look at the newspaper and shouted, "Ah Lu!"
A moment later, a young servant came in and bowed. "Master!"
"Ah Lu, every morning, when you see a child selling newspapers, remember to buy a copy of this newspaper for me."
Kong Yingda held the newspaper and instructed.
"Yes, Master!"
…
Taiji Palace, Sweet Dew Hall.
"Genius, this is a genius! Ma Zhou? Zhao Song, who is Ma Zhou? "
Li Er asked curiously as he leaned on his dragon throne and looked at the newspaper that he had gotten from god knows where.
"Your Majesty, Ma Zhou is a scholar in the workshop of Li County. According to the investigation, this newspaper was handled by Ma Zhou."
Zhao Song was obviously prepared. When he heard Li Er's question, he quickly answered.
"Yes, go and investigate this Ma Zhou in detail. I am very interested in this person."
Li Er nodded and ordered softly.
"Yes!"
A moment later, Li Er suddenly laughed. "Haha, this Xinfeng county magistrate is really good at solving cases. He deserves to be rewarded! Zhao Song, send someone to the Ministry of Personnel to pass on my orders. Xinfeng county magistrate Chang Qingyuan is conscientious, selfless, and able to solve cases like a god. He will be rewarded with a hundred pieces of gold and silver and ten pieces of silk! "
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