"Can you really do it?" Head Shopkeeper Tang's eyes widened. Setting aside the status of the Romance of the Western Chamber in literature, there might not be a single popular novel in the past few decades that could compare to it in terms of sales.
"We can sign a contract. If I can't do it, I'll compensate you. What do you think?"
"Okay!" Head Shopkeeper Tang said happily.
Fang Yundao said, "As far as I know, if a book is priced at ten copper coins, the Academy of Literature and the imperial court will take four copper coins, while the author, bookstore, and bookstore will take two copper coins each. If I want to open a bookstore, I don't know how long it will take to reach the level of the Mysterious Court. Literary Name will not only slow down the spread of the book, but it might even delay my own literary position. Therefore, I choose to cooperate with your bookstore. However, can you adjust the ratio of the shares? "
"I can make the decision. We'll give you five percent, so you can get twenty-five percent," Head Shopkeeper Tang said.
Fang Yundao smiled and said, "Head Shopkeeper Tang, you're not being smart. The sales of this book will definitely be good. The share you give to each bookstore will be reduced from twenty percent to fifteen percent, which is equivalent to your own share. I don't want much, just twenty-eight percent. How about it? "
Head Shopkeeper Tang lowered his head, as if he was calculating carefully. After a long time, he looked up and said, "Okay! It's settled then. I'll immediately contact the head shopkeeper and finalize the details of the contract. I'll come find you tomorrow. If other bookstores come looking for you, I hope you can abide by the gentleman's agreement. "
"Of course. Unless the Mysterious Court gives up first, I won't discuss the matter of the popular novel with any other bookstore."
"Fang Shuangjia is a straightforward person. Farewell!"
Not long after Head Shopkeeper Tang left, the servants of Li Wenying's residence came with the Demon-Sweeping Pen. Other than two strong servants, there was also a Barbarian Bull General who was at the level of a high scholar.
Fang Yundao felt that something was staring at him. He subconsciously looked up and saw a huge eagle demon flying in the sky. The eagle demon screeched and flapped its wings to fly away.
Fang Yun thought to himself, "As expected of the Grand Secretary. He even sent two Barbarian Demons to deliver a gift. His private army alone could probably wipe out an entire county."
After the servant handed the brocade box containing the Demon-Sweeping Pen to Fang Yun, he handed over two small boxes and said that there were two pieces of Tianhuang Stone inside. They were for Fang Yun to use as a seal. Finally, he said that Li Wenying had asked Fang Yun to carry the Demon-Sweeping Pen with him, especially in the city.
Fang Yun did not understand Li Wenying's intention, but he knew that Li Wenying would not harm him, or else his literary courage would be affected.
After counting the things given by the Empress Dowager, the few people in the family started to make a fire to cook.
Grandma Jiang and Fang Yun were much more excited than Yang Yuhuan. They kept talking about the Empress Dowager's reward and kept praising Fang Yun. Grandma Jiang volunteered to make a cloth bag to wrap up the Empress Dowager's imperial edict. She even said that it was the imperial sword.
Yang Yuhuan took a thin piece of Dragon Palace Blood Ginseng, washed it, and soaked it in water. She took out half of the water and made a small pot of porridge for Fang Yun.
After the porridge was done, its fragrance overflowed. The whole room was filled with the strange smell of the sea. Just smelling it made people feel comfortable.
Yang Yuhuan placed the porridge in front of Fang Yun's table and said, "The person who gave the gift told me that ordinary people can't eat the Dragon Palace Blood Ginseng directly. They can only soak it in water for about ten days before eating it bit by bit. After all, this thing is eaten by dragons. Even a small dragon is ten feet long. We humans can't stand it. "
"Your body is weak. We'll split it equally." Fang Yun said.
Yang Yuhuan hurriedly declined, "You're a scholar so you can stand it. I'm afraid that my body can't stand such a great tonic."
"Alright, you can drink it after a few days."
Nunu looked at Fang Yun's porridge with eager eyes and gently licked her lips with her little pink tongue.
Fang Yun saw her greedy look and asked with a smile, "You want to drink it?"
Nunu's eyes struggled for a while before she shook her head firmly. She pointed at Fang Yun with her furry little white claws.
"You're letting me drink it?" Fang Yun asked.
Nunu nodded. She put her two little claws to her mouth and made a eating motion. She then raised her arms and stood up on her two legs. The white fox fur on her body stood up and became fluffy, making her look bigger.
"You're letting me eat it to make my body stronger?"
Nunu nodded vigorously.
Fang Yun smiled and patted Nunu's head, saying, "It seems that you're a little fox with a conscience."
Nunu immediately grinned and jumped happily.
After eating, Fang Yun returned to the house and picked up the Demon-Swaying Pen to examine it carefully.
It was an ordinary brush with a light brown body and a grayish-white tip. The body of the brush was obviously made of ordinary bamboo, but it felt like jade in his hand. Furthermore, it weighed at least one catty.
Fang Yun took a deep breath and wrote with the ink. He found that the brush was too heavy and it was awkward to write. However, he might have to use the writing brush often in the future, so he decided to use the Demon-Swaying Pen to practice calligraphy.
Unfortunately, he was still a scholar and couldn't use the power of the Demon-Swaying Pen.
Fang Yun thought as he wrote, "After today's incident, Liu Zicheng will definitely use other methods to attack me. I must pay attention to not leave the city before I master the art of writing. As long as I'm within the range of the Holy Temple, he won't dare to kill me. I'll also try to keep a low profile during the enrollment on the 10th of this month, otherwise I'll be used by him. "
"Right now, my foundation in the prefectural city is still weak and I don't have any strong support. When I become a Saint Talent, even if Liu Zicheng doesn't come to me, I'll take the initiative to find you and solve this problem! "
After practicing, Fang Yun picked up a book called "Explanation of the Classics". This was a book that taught students how to write the classics for the county level examination.
Fang Yun found a classic title called "Seeking is Obtaining". He didn't use the Wondrous Book of Heaven and Earth. He used the method taught by County Magistrate Cai He to write an essay and then used the method in the book to judge.
Fang Yun carefully analyzed.
"The grade of my text shouldn't be D, but at least C, or even C +. The weakness of my text is that it doesn't have enough depth and can't fully explain Mencius's words. It also doesn't have enough strength to solve the problem. But the advantage is that as a modern person, I've been baptized by a huge amount of information. In terms of 'concept' and 'enumeration', I've surpassed the standard of a normal county level scholar. And concept is one of the most important aspects of a classic and a policy. "
"Simply put, a classic is to first explain the topic, then use one's own example or point of view to prove the previous explanation. Then, use a few famous points of view to prove the point, and finally conclude. The title of "Seeking is Obtaining" means that one can obtain it by searching and working hard. I've used the three types of people: naive children, impetuous youths, and wise old people to prove my point. Then, I've used the words of Half-saint that I learned a few days ago to prove my point of view. There's no problem with the basic structure. "
"Next, I'll train my ability to solve questions. I'll learn to use the sharpest words at the beginning to make the examiner's eyes light up. Then, I'll use a novel concept to attract the examiner. Then, I'll understand the examiner's philosophy and write the quotes of the saints that the examiner likes."
"However, even if I have to cater to the examiner, I can't go against my own philosophy! I'm writing a classic for my holy path, not for the imperial examinations! "
When Fang Yun thought of this, he immediately felt his literary palace tremble slightly. His talent became more condensed. It was more effective than studying for three days straight.
Fang Yun was even more convinced of his choice.
Fang Yun continued to read the "Explanation of the Classic". After reading for a full three hours, he finally understood something.
"The author of this" Explanation of the Classic "was originally an ordinary Jinshi in Jingguo. He had a very good understanding of the style of the classic, which was of great help to me. However, the flaw was that his thinking was too rigid. He placed too much emphasis on 'technique'. When it came to 'technique', it was somewhat lacking, not to mention 'Dao'."
"The structure of a classic is all about technique. How to solve the question and create a novel idea is within the realm of technique. As for 'Dao', that's a thought that's on par with the saints. I don't dare to have extravagant hopes at the moment. According to my deduction, as long as you master the technique, you'll be able to become a Xiucai. To become a Juren, you'll have to have your own technique. For a Jinshi, you'll have to practice both technique and technique to the point of perfection. "
"As for 'Dao', you'll have to be at least in the Hanlin Academy to be able to touch the threshold. No wonder the Imperial Examination only allows one to become a Jinshi. It's because 'Dao' is not something that can be determined through examinations. "
"I understand now. 'Technique' can be clearly explained, but 'Dao' and 'technique' cannot be taught in a fixed way. That's why I found the flaw in this book. If you want to learn the true technique and Dao, you can't be taught by others. Furthermore, there are no shortcuts. "
"Read more. Read a lot of the classics of famous scholars and even saints. Even if their works are not suitable for the Imperial Examination. Their works are like seeds. They may be useless in normal times, but they can sprout and form inspiration at critical moments. "
"Think more. Think about the merits of other people's works. Think about your own shortcomings and think about how to correct them. Think about how to strengthen your strengths. "
"Write more. Reading and thinking are all about 'keeping' and not 'releasing'. Only by constantly writing can you grasp how to correctly express your own ideas and thoughts. "
"I'll finish reading this" Explanation of the Classic "."
Fang Yun did not hesitate to put this book into the World of Strange Books. Even if he read it again, he would only be able to read it extensively and not intensively.
Fang Yun continued to flip through other related books. With experience, he no longer read word by word. Instead, he skipped through them.
The moonlight at the beginning of the month was dim and the room was pitch black. There were no lights or candles, but this did not affect Fang Yun's reading.
Not long after, Fang Yun flipped through the early works of the great scholar Zhu Hongzhi. He actually mentioned the concepts of 'reading more, thinking more, and writing more'. It was as if he had found a treasure. He immediately decided to buy all of Zhu Hongzhi's works tomorrow.
"He is indeed a great scholar. Not only can he write, but he can also teach others. His works can be called a model. The structure is tight, the logic is clear, and the ideas are novel. It is equivalent to teaching others step by step. This "Starry Sky Collection" is really a must-read for the examinees. It's a pity that other examinees can't read as fast as me. They can't quickly distinguish between the books, or they can't understand the meaning. What a pity. If I can understand this book and supplement it with other studies, I can easily pass the Xiucai exam. "
Fang Yun solemnly put the "Starry Sky Collection" into the World of Strange Books. He then closed his eyes and read it repeatedly.
When he opened his eyes, it was already four in the morning. The sky was just beginning to brighten.
"The Dragon Palace Blood Ginseng is really good stuff. I am still full of energy. If the Dragon Palace Blood Ginseng doesn't stop, I can only sleep for two hours a day! This way, my chances of becoming a Xiucai this year will greatly increase. "
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