South of Chang 'an City, Jin Yu Academy.
On the stone bench under the pine forest, Hua Hongyi and the other two poor scholars gathered together to read the newspaper. Reading the newspaper had become their daily routine. If they didn't read it for a day, they would feel uncomfortable.
"Wow! Look at the last part of the newspaper. Lord Li is really rich. He gave out 1,000 strings of cash just like that! "
"Eh? The newspaper has an additional reward function? "
"Who said it wasn't? Lord Li has come up with a new trick again! "
"Tsk tsk, Lord Li really knows how to play. But this way, that Leather Knight will be rich. Even if it's split 50-50, it's still 500 strings of cash! It's enough for a family of three to use for a few decades! "
Hua Hongyi waved the worn-out fan in his hand and thought for a while. He looked at his two classmates and said, "Tianhua, Feichen, haven't you thought about Lord Li's intention? Although the story of 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality' is novel, it's not enough to give out 1,000 strings of cash as a reward, right? "
"Brother Hong Yi, did you discover something?"
"Yes, I think Lord Li wants to attract scholars to write novels and then submit them to his Datang Daily!"
"Hiss! Looks like it's true. But Lord Li is too generous with his money! "
Hua Hongyi nodded and said, "Yes, when Lord Li makes a move, it's always a big deal. With him doing this, I'm afraid many people will rush to write novels!"
"That would have to be written by them first. It has to be something that the supervisor of the workshop likes!"
"Why don't we give it a try too? After all, Lord Li's reward is so generous! "
"That's right, Feichen is right. What if Lord Li takes a fancy to what we write? Then even if no one gives us a reward, according to the guaranteed price they set, it's 5 strings of cash for 1,000 words. If we write 10,000 words a day, it'll be 50 strings of cash. That's close to two strings of cash a month. It's really not low! Brother Hong Yi, what do you think? "
According to the current prices, fifty copper coins a day could be exchanged for about two hundred catties of rice. This salary was really not low, and all they had to pay was just a few words!
Hua Hongyi frowned and hesitated. "The salary is indeed not low, but have you thought about what to write?"
"Why don't we imitate the plot of 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality' and make up another story?"
"Yes, I think it's a good idea. The setting of 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality' is so novel and interesting! I think this model can give rise to many other stories! "
Hua Hongyi shook his head and said, "I don't want to do that. Imitation is always inferior. If I were to write it, I would definitely create a whole new story background and plot. You can try to imitate it first and see how it works. Who knows if it might succeed!"
"En, en, then let's start writing now!"
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Cheng Manor.
"Tsk tsk, Little Xuan is really rich!"
Cheng Chumo also saw the last few paragraphs of the newspaper. Although he was a loyal fan of 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality', he didn't know that 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality' was written by Li Zexuan. Therefore, when he saw the last few paragraphs, his first reaction was not to scold Li Zexuan for being shameless, but to sigh at how rich Li Zexuan was. He could throw out a thousand strings of cash just like that.
"Golden Alliance Leader! Tsk tsk, this title is so impressive! "
Cheng Chumo rubbed his chin and sighed with envy.
He didn't agree with Li Tai. After all, he was a prince and had a certain amount of financial autonomy. He could squeeze out a thousand strings of cash just by gritting his teeth. However, Cheng Chumo was a pauper through and through. Although the Cheng Family and the Li Family had cooperated on the Drunken Immortal and the Land of Warmth and Tenderness, and he had received a lot of pocket money recently, it definitely didn't add up to a thousand strings of cash! He didn't have the guts to ask Old Madam Cheng for it. Therefore, when he saw Li Zexuan become the first Golden Alliance Leader in 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality', he could only be envious. Although he really wanted it, he couldn't afford it.
Cheng Chumo was conflicted for a while. After a while, he gritted his teeth and returned to his bed. He took out all his pocket money and counted it. Then he smiled and said, "Hehe, I can't afford a Golden Alliance Leader, but I can still give you a Silver Alliance Leader!"
Cheng Chumo called his page boy. Yes, his page boy. Since this guy started going to school, Cheng Chumo had also "followed the trend" and recruited a page boy for his son.
"Jiang Wuyun, send this hundred strings of cash to the workshop of Qiqu Pavilion. Tell them it's a reward from me for 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality'!"
"Young Master, why did you …"
"Don't talk nonsense. Go quickly. Remember to bring back the Silver Alliance Leader badge they gave out!"
"Oh!"
After the little page boy walked out of the gate of the Cheng Mansion, he was still confused. He couldn't figure out what was wrong with Cheng Chumo today. How could he give out a hundred strings of cash just like that?
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An Yi Lane.
Editorial Department of Qiqu Culture.
"How was the response of today's newspaper?"
Ma Zhou sat alone at the head of the table and asked the "backbone" of the editorial department below.
According to Li Zexuan's suggestion, special people should be sent out to investigate the response of the public before each issue of the newspaper was released. If there were any problems found, they could be corrected in time.
A young man who looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old stood up and replied, "The response of the people to the newspaper today was particularly great. Whether it was the two new policies issued by the imperial court or our newly launched reward function, they all caused a great response. At present, our revised version of the newspaper is very successful!"
Although this young man had two panda eyes, after all, he had worked overtime last night and couldn't sleep well in the workshop, his face was full of excitement when he said this.
Ma Zhou nodded approvingly and said, "Good! Chong Siwen, have you finished the badges for each title and level? "
A gentle middle-aged man stood up and replied, "I handed the design drawings to Manager Fu yesterday. At present, they have only finished dozens of badges for the Gold Alliance Leader, Silver Alliance Leader, Guru, and Sect Leader of 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality'. They are still rushing to make the badges for the other levels!"
"Well, you should urge them on this matter. I expect many readers will come to reward them soon!"
"Yes!"
"Godfather Ma! Godfather Ma! His Imperial Highness, Prince of Wei, has sent someone to reward us! "
Song Xiaosi ran in, panting, and reported.
"How much was the reward?"
"One thousand strings of cash!"
"Hiss, then quickly go and give the Gold Alliance Leader badge to him!"
"Yes, Godfather Ma!"
"Fan Xiahui, in the future, you will be responsible for the registration of all rewards. You will also be responsible for the distribution of badges. Remember, there must be no mistakes!"
Ma Zhou said sternly.
"Yes, Manager Ma!"
A middle-aged scholar in grey clothes and a grey hat stood up and cupped his hands.
"Godfather Ma! Godfather Ma! The eldest young master of the Cheng Estate has sent someone to reward 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality' with one hundred strings of cash! "
"Godfather Ma! Godfather Ma! Princess Changle has sent someone to reward 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality' with one hundred strings of cash! "
"His Imperial Highness, the Crown Prince has sent someone to reward 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality' with one hundred strings of cash!"
"Xinghua Square's eldest young master, Hu Yuanbao, has sent someone to reward 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality' with one thousand strings of cash!"
"Azure Dragon Square's Wang Renbiao has sent someone to reward 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality' with one thousand strings of cash!"
"Jincheng Square's Murong Yunhai has sent someone to reward 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality' with two hundred strings of cash!"
…
Crazy! Crazy!
That was the only word in everyone's mind. They knew that 'A Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality' was very popular and that many people would come to reward it in the future. However, they did not expect it to come so quickly and in such a large amount! Could it be that these people did not treat money as money?
"That's all for today. Everyone, quickly get back to your positions and continue with your work! Fan Xiahui, quickly go to the front to receive the reward money and register it! Chong Siwen, quickly go to the workshop and urge them to make the badges quickly! "
"Yes!"
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