After the Jeong Clan finished reading, she let out a long sigh and said seriously, "Erlang, this movable type printing technique was really invented by you."
"Yes!"
Du Qi said, "Mother, this movable type printing technique can print articles on a large scale. This way, we can save the trouble of copying and sell books in batches. This is the trump card I prepared for my bookstore. In the future, whenever my bookstore publishes an article, we can sell it in large quantities. We won't have to copy it secretly anymore. "
Madam Zheng said, "Your plan does have a certain degree of logic. And you're right to come to me. This movable type printing technique is not simple. It must be done by a trustworthy craftsman in the family. This way, we can rest assured that it won't spread. "
Du Qi said, "Mother, you're right. That's why I came to you personally."
The Jeong Clan thought for a while and said, "For the production of this movable type printing technique, I'll set up a workshop for you. It will be set up in the residence to avoid any problems. Mm, I'll also pick out a few craftsmen who are loyal to the Du Family and let them prepare the movable type for you. "
"Thank you, Mother!"
After Du Qi heard this, he was relieved.
With the Jeong Clan's arrangement, he could rest assured about the production of movable type.
Du Qi thought for a while and said, "Mother, for the production of movable type, the more characters, the better. This way, it'll be easier to print. "
The Jeong Clan said, "Mother understands!"
In Du Qi's movable type printing technique, he recorded the production of wood engraved movable type. This was because it was currently the easiest and fastest way. Although copper movable type or even lead movable type was more stable and not easily affected, the movable type was still the fastest way to use it. However, at the moment, the wooden words were the most convenient method. They could be used in a short period of time.
In fact, as far as Du Qi knew, wax paper could also be made. Using a cylinder dipped in ink to print, the printing speed was faster. However, this kind of production could not be done in a short period of time.
For now, it was best to use wooden characters.
The Jeong Clan thought for a moment and then said, "Give Niangqin two days. Two days later, I'll give you a large number of words. In short, you should try your best to make sure that you have enough to use. But during this time, you have to stay in the residence. This is the only way to make adjustments at any time. "
Du Qi said, "I will try my best to stay in the courtyard. If you need anything, just let me know."
"Alright!"
The Jeong Clan immediately agreed.
After Du Qi settled the matter of the movable type printing, he got up and left, returning to his courtyard. What he needed to do now was to write as many manuscripts of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" as possible so that he could throw money at them at any time.
Speaking of money, as soon as he returned to the bookstore, he used the connections he had built up over the years to hire someone to quickly copy the book. Other than that, they also hired people to carve the plates. This kind of carving and making a template was actually not easy. It was slow to make, and it was easy to wear and tear.
Therefore, in the short term, if they wanted to publicize it, they could only copy it.
However, Qian Zailai also needed to make preparations, so engraving and printing was also a backup plan. This time, Qian Zailai went all out and mobilized all his connections.
In two days, he got people to copy nearly three hundred copies of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and then put them on the shelves for sale. In a short period of time, these books were sold.
Other than copying the books for sale, the engraving template had been completed and was being printed in batches. However, the words printed by the template were far from as clear as the handwritten version.
However, it could barely be seen.
The handwritten copies and engraving prints that were sold were still overstocked in the bookstore. As the copies of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" were sold, there was no response at first. As a result, Qian Zailai was very nervous.
Because he did not know how the response to "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" would be.
Indeed, he thought that it would be popular.
However, when things started, Qian Zailai's heart was still nervous. After all, the books had been sold out. Many people had received the books, but Qian Zailai was still nervous about what the final scene would be.
He was afraid of failure!
Once he failed, it would be over.
However, Qian Zailai was now faithfully carrying out Du Qi's mission. Therefore, he kept getting people to continue printing and producing books. He wanted to print more of the first four chapters of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
Around 5 pm.
Thud! Thud!
At this moment, hurried footsteps came from outside the bookstore. A merchant, a reader, had already rushed into the shop. In the crowd, all of them looked at Qian Zailai excitedly.
One of them quickly said, "Manager Qian, how many chapters has" Romance of the Three Kingdoms "been written? In the end, how many chapters will there be? Sigh, I've only read the first four chapters and am waiting for the fifth? As a bookstore owner, there must be a fifth chapter. Manager Qian, since you have it, take it out. I'll take a look first. "
"This time, I'll order a hundred copies."
"Manager Qian, is there more content in" Romance of the Three Kingdoms "? I've read the first four chapters and can't hold it in anymore."
"Manager Qian, I'm here again."
"Manager Qian, I'm here again."
…
One by one, they spoke.
Their faces were brimming with radiant smiles and anticipation. Because they saw the value of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", they came one by one. Many of them were scholars who came to buy books again.
These people were prepared to buy more and ask for the fifth chapter. Although the end of the book said that the fifth chapter would be released in three days, they could not wait any longer.
Qian Zailai saw the people swarming in. There were so many people this time. For a moment, the entire hall was almost full. He knew that the book "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" had become completely popular.
Even if there were only four chapters, it was still very attractive. After countless people read it, they came because of its reputation. These people were all affected.
"Quiet!"
Qian Zailai saw the situation and shouted loudly, making everyone quiet down.
At this moment, Qian Zailai had reached the peak of his life. Although his temples were already white and he had once been in dire straits, at this moment, he held his head high and puffed out his chest. He faced everyone who came to buy books and was extremely excited.
It was done!
His Zailai Bookstore was completely popular.
Because of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", his Zailai Bookstore was extremely popular.
After a long while, Qian Zailai looked around at everyone and said, "Everyone, the follow-up to 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' has been marked at the end of the fourth chapter. Two days ago, when I sold the books, it said that there would be a new chapter in three days. Only two days have passed, so please be patient. When the time is up, the chapters will continue to be updated, and you will be able to see the follow-up content. "
After a pause, Qian Zailai continued, "However, although I don't have the latest chapter, I have engraved and printed the chapters of the first four chapters. You can buy them back and resell them. After all, most of you are here to buy in bulk. The price can be negotiated. "
Among the people who came, there were people who specialized in reading books and merchants. As for the merchants, they were mainly here to buy more.
When Qian Zailai said that, everyone spoke again.
For those who had bought the book, they were already intoxicated by it and were in high spirits. They wanted to continue reading. Suddenly, they couldn't wait for the latest chapter for a long time and were extremely anxious.
For the merchants, a popular book meant an opportunity to make money. Therefore, all of them were even more anxious, hoping to get the latest chapter in their hands and quickly sell it.
"Manager Qian, you sell books. We all know that booksellers have some books as backups. For this' Romance of the Three Kingdoms', you must have some backups in your hands. Take out the latest backups. "
"That's right. Why delay?"
"You're completely wasting time. Don't waste time. Take them out. We'll buy as many as you have. "
…
One by one, they kept speaking.
Everyone was talking.
Qian Zailai looked at the excited crowd and was both happy and helpless. He explained again, "Everyone, I really don't have any more chapters. Luo Guanzhong submitted it to me, and I also made an appointment with him. Now, without the latest chapters, I can only wait. As for the first four chapters that you want to buy, I can sell them to you. Sigh, who would refuse to make money? "
He tried his best to explain.
After a while, everyone was helpless and the readers left. However, some booksellers who ran the bookstore began to buy and print in large quantities. Although they could buy a book and go back to make it, it was too much of a waste of time to do it alone. It was more appropriate to buy in large quantities.
In an instant, the three thousand or so copies of the first four chapters of the 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' were all sold out.
They were all sold out.
One by one, the booksellers took the books and left to sell them. Qian Zailai counted the money with a smile on his face. Especially after everyone left, booksellers came to ask about it one after another. He sold another thousand or so books.
By evening, the books he had printed were almost out of stock.
Qian Zailai instructed the craftsmen to continue printing while he closed the door and went to the Du family. Now that his bookstore's' Romance of the Three Kingdoms' was selling like hotcakes, he wanted to tell Du Qi the good news and let Du Qi be happy.
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