Registrar Zhou suddenly shut his mouth.
Fang Yun knew what Registrar Zhou wanted to say, because there were some things that everyone knew about.
The Half-saint Chen Guanhai was almost two hundred years old and had been injured in the battle with the Barbarian Saint. His enemy, Gyeongo, had spread rumors that Chen Guanhai would not last for five years. If he fought with the Barbarian Saint again within five years, he would probably die.
Without a saint, there would be no country.
If there was no Half-saint in Jingguo after Chen Guanhai died, the neighboring countries could annex Jingguo and take on the responsibility of guarding the borders.
There were even rumors that the Left Prime Minister and Gyeongo had colluded to weaken Jingguo's power in preparation for the future annexation of Jingguo by Gyeongo.
Fang Yun put the holy pages into the paper bag and said, "Please thank Lord Cai for me, about the publication of the book …"
"Don't worry, I will issue the publication document tomorrow. Are you going to combine the two novels into one book? "
"Yes. In addition to writing the preface, I still need to print tens of thousands of copies of the promotional literature, which also needs to be reviewed by the Academy of Literature. Can you do me a favor? "Fang Yun asked.
"Give it to me, I will issue the document tomorrow." Registrar Zhou said.
"Can I write it now?" Fang Yun did not expect things to go so smoothly.
"Let's go to my study." Registrar Zhou led Fang Yun to the study.
Fang Yun thanked Registrar Zhou and sat in the study, thinking about how to advertise the new book. There was no television or internet in this world, so the best way was to distribute flyers everywhere, so he had to think carefully about the content.
Registrar Zhou flipped through "Romance of the Western Chamber" and "Tales of the Pillow" and memorized the highlights.
After a quarter of an hour, Fang Yun finally wrote an introduction flyer of more than a hundred words, but the content was too exaggerated. He carefully handed it to Registrar Zhou and observed his expression.
Registrar Zhou took a look and laughed, "You read the Romance of the Western Chamber, read the Tales of the Pillow and become a great scholar? Fang Yun, why do you have so many tricks up your sleeve? "
Registrar Zhou continued to read. After he finished reading, he revealed a look of helplessness and complete defeat to Fang Yun.
"The journey of Jingguo's only double-armored Sage Apprentice? A new book by the author of the only three poems in the monthly publication of Holy Path? It contained the secrets of the Imperial Examination of the Civil Minister's students? Jiangzhou Academy of Arts' recommendation this year? Did the Grand Secretary slap the table in praise? Prime Minister Wen remained silent for a long time. Fang Yun, aren't you afraid that this official will charge you with the crime of spreading rumors? Other things aside, how could the Prime Minister of Wen remain silent for so long? " Registrar Zhou really wanted to use his authority to suppress Fang Yun, but he couldn't do anything about it.
These words looked incredible, but when he thought about it carefully, they were really attractive. Registrar Zhou admitted that he couldn't think of such strange words even if he racked his brains.
Fang Yun said calmly, "Your Excellency, you said that Tales of the Pillow can be listed in Holy Path, so this book will definitely be presented to the Prime Minister. He won't comment on it in a short time, so of course, he will remain silent for a long time."
"If the Prime Minister of Wen is very dissatisfied with this book, won't you shoot yourself in the foot?"
"That's even better. I can say 'this is a work of surprise and anger for the Prime Minister of Wen'!"
"Quibble!" Registrar Zhou shook his head and laughed.
"This content is not good?" Fang Yun asked.
Registrar Zhou pondered for a moment and said, "'You read the Romance of the Western Chamber, read the Tales of the Pillow and become a great scholar' is too much. You can let your people say it, but don't write it, so as not to give others an advantage. As for the Grand Secretary's praise, it's okay. The Dean admires you very much, so he won't be angry. As for the Prime Minister of Wen, delete it and write a new one for me. "
"Okay." Fang Yun deleted the words about going and added, "This is a touching love story. This is a legendary experience with twists and turns. The first three poems of the Double Armor Sage are brilliant. Fang Yun dedicates his feelings to it!"
Fang Yun finished writing and read it carefully. He only felt a strange feeling of a bitter period TV drama hit him in the face.
Registrar Zhou looked at the last sentence and was speechless for a long time. Fang Yun had used his Literary Name to the extreme and was not reserved at all.
After a while, Registrar Zhou said, "Once the Romance of the Western Chamber is published, the novelists of Jiangzhou will probably starve to death. I will not do it again. In the future, I will ban such bewitching words! If those young scholars and women see it, they will buy it even if they don't eat. "
Fang Yun laughed in his heart. The last sentence was designed for women. The Romance of the Western Chamber was just the beginning. The Dream of the Red Chamber was a big trap for infatuated men and women.
"When will you start selling this book?"
Fang Yun coughed softly and said, "The monthly Holy Road will be sold on the first of every month at the Literary Institute. Sir, can you do me a favor and allow me to sell books in front of the Literary Institute for one day?"
"You …" Registrar Zhou was so angry at Fang Yun's shrewdness that he was speechless.
The Holy Road will be sold on the first of every month. The Literary Institute will be sold on the first, tenth, and twentieth of every month. Both of them will not be delivered to the door. They will only be sold in the bookstore of the Literary Institute. The first of every month will be the most crowded in front of the Literary Institute.
"The Literary Institute clearly states that you cannot sell anything in front of the Literary Institute. I can't help you with this."
"Then if I drive ten ox carts to the Literary Institute's printing house to pick up books and pass by the front door of the Literary Institute and someone wants to buy books, the Literary Institute can't punish me, right?"
In Registrar Zhou's mind, the scene of ten ox-carts loaded with 'Romance of the Western Chamber' appeared. He suddenly felt a headache. Fang Yun was too opportunistic, so he vaguely said, "Then you should be careful. If something happens, I can't protect you."
"Thank you, Lord!" Fang Yun was overjoyed.
"How many copies of this book will be printed?" Registrar Zhou asked.
"There are nearly a million people in the prefectural city of the Great Source Mansion alone. There are many more scholars here than in Ji County. I plan to print fifty thousand copies at once." Fang Yundao said.
"How much is the price?"
"This book is not required for the imperial examinations, so the price can't be too high. Fifty copper coins per copy will do." Fang Yundao said.
"That's right. Is there anyone who can help you come up with a plan?"
"Of course. I've opened a bookstore and discussed it with the bookstore's staff." Fang Yundao said.
Registrar Zhou said, "You can leave the original manuscript here. I'll rush out a preface tonight. Before I leave, I'll write a warrant for you. Tomorrow, you can use this warrant to go to the Literary Institute Hall to pick up the book. You can go directly to the printing house to pick up the book. "
Fang Yun's gaze fell on his own manuscript. He had a bad premonition and said, "I need the original manuscript to go to the printing house. I can't go empty-handed tomorrow."
Registrar Zhou waved his hand and put away Fang Yun's manuscript and the two original manuscripts. He 'righteously' stuffed them into his clothes and looked at Fang Yundao with vigilance. "I'll have someone deliver the manuscript to the printing house. You can go directly to pick up the book."
"Lord, you're not being kind. I spent ten days and ten nights writing this manuscript. I had to revise it many times. I was so worried that my hair almost turned white." Fang Yun hurriedly complained.
Registrar Zhou said, "Let's not talk about this for now. If you need a preface in the future, remember to look for me."
Fang Yun stared into Registrar Zhou's eyes and said, "County Magistrate Cai gave me a Sacred Page. It's said that the highest price the Four Seas Dragons can offer is fifty thousand taels per copy!"
Registrar Zhou's eyes immediately flashed with an ominous glint as he displayed his authority.
Fang Yun did not show any signs of fear.
In the Saint Origin Continent, the number one scholar was the number two official position. Even the Emperor of the Ten Nations could not strip a scholar of his position. Therefore, even though Fang Yun had offended the Left Prime Minister, the scholars of Ji County were still willing to befriend him.
Scholars who had a literary position would have confidence. Many scholars who did not care about official positions were neither haughty nor humble in the face of power. Because of this, no matter how powerful the Left Prime Minister was, more than eighty percent of the people in the military and the Academy of Arts were against him.
After a while, Registrar Zhou glared fiercely at Fang Yun and said, "In the future, when you want to publish a book, we will review it as soon as possible. The results will be out within twenty four hours. You can go to the printing house and have it printed first."
Fang Yun continued to stare at Registrar Zhou.
Registrar Zhou said helplessly, "I will ask the Headmaster to let this book pass the review of the Notre-Dame. Then, you can contact the three major booksellers to sell your book in other countries! I will ask the Headmaster to make your 'Tales of the Pillow' a must-have reading material for all the academies and academies of literature in Jiang Prefecture. With this, your literary reputation will quickly spread throughout Jiang Prefecture. Moreover, a single copy of 'Tales of the Pillow' can sell nearly ten thousand copies. "
Fang Yun was very satisfied. Making the book a must-read in a state was very significant. It was even more important than the national poem. However, his expression did not change.
Finally, Registrar Zhou revealed a look of reluctance and said, "I will take the last step. I can't take it anymore. I am one of the editors of the Wen Pao in Jiang Zhou. I can try my best to get some news published in the Wen Pao. As long as you need it and meet the requirements of the Wen Pao, I will try my best to help you get it published. "
Fang Yun immediately revealed a smile. He did not think that he would gain so much. He knew better than anyone else the value of the Wen Pao or the media. The media could even become the main force to topple a country.
"Thank you, Registrar Zhou. This student will take his leave." Fang Yun cupped his hands in thanks.
Registrar Zhou unhappily wrote a warrant for Fang Yun and then sent Fang Yun off. But when he turned around, Registrar Zhou's face was like a blooming flower. He carefully took out Fang Yun's manuscript and looked at it with fascination.
"Good stuff, good stuff! Gold, silver, jewelry, antiques, how can they compare to the wisdom of a scholar! Just looking at it and touching it, I am satisfied. Not bad, not bad at all. I must help him more in the future. "
The more Registrar Zhou read, the more excited he became. He couldn't hold himself back and took the original manuscript to the mansion of Li Wenying, Grand Secretary Li of the Jiangzhou Academy.
Not long after, Registrar Zhou's pained and angry shouts came from the Li mansion.
"Li Wenying! How dare you snatch my … the manuscript that Fang Yun gave to me! I will report you! You are a Grand Scholar and a third-rank official. How dare you snatch the private property of a sixth-rank registrar and a lowly High Scholar? You are crazy! "
"How dare you use a war poem to force me to leave? I will kill myself in front of your house! Give me back my 'Chronicles of the Pillow'! Or I will complain to the Emperor! "
"Despicable! Despicable! "
"Registrar Zhou, Grand Scholar Li, please do me a favor and give me back my 'Chronicles of the Pillow'!"
"Good! Good! Good! I will lock up the 'Romance of the Western Chamber' so that you will never see the original manuscript! I will also write a letter to Cai He. I will never let you see the original manuscript of 'Morning Walk to Ji County'! "
"Li Wenying, you old bastard, I will not let you off!"
Registrar Zhou was tired of scolding. He grumbled in a low voice, "Is this karma?" Then he went home unhappily.
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