Li Tang, there are so many disasters.
Facing the strong and fierce Wu Zetian, even Di Renjie must be cautious.
Li Xian is not a suitable emperor, and his personality is definitely not the emperor's material. But the problem is that he can maintain the peaceful relationship between Wu Li and ensure that the Wu family can still be smooth after Wu Zetian's death, but Li Xian is the most suitable candidate.
Wu Zetian knew this, and Di Renjie was also very clear about it.
Originally, everything was moving in the direction expected by Di Renjie and Wu Zetian.
But unexpectedly, Yang Shouwen suddenly appeared like Monkey Monkey in Journey to the West, destroying the plan.
Di Renjie hopes that Di Guangyuan can take this opportunity to destroy Yang Li's engagement.
But now it seems that the Yang family’s father and son may not be so easily persuaded... It is best to let the father come forward for this matter.
When Di Guangyuan thought of this, he had already made plans in his mind.
He just needs to convey what he saw and heard to Di Renjie. It is best not to get involved in other things.
The next day, it was bright.
Originally, Di Guangyuan was planning to go to Shicheng Village early in the morning. After meeting the Yang family’s father and son, he took Yang Shouwen to Luoyang that day.
But who expected that after he returned to the house last night, he wanted to watch "Journey to the West" and spend time.
In his opinion, even if Yang Shouwen is good at literary talent and has obtained Zheng Sanniang's mansion, he is a young man in his 20-year-old (this is Xu Sui). It should be fine to make up a story to coax the children, but if it is exciting, I am afraid it will not be said.
Di Guangyuan even felt that it was a bit inappropriate for Yang Chenglie to publish this set of books.
You are a 20-year-old little kid who actually writes a book?
I am in my forties and I can't write a book yet... So Di Guangyuan turned two pages with the idea of ​​criticizing and spending time. But this turn was a mess and he couldn't put it down and read it all night until the sky was bright.
If the servant hadn't called him, maybe he would have been staying on the couch and continued to watch.
"Mr. Zheng, you are so miserable to your nephew."
When Di Guangyuan, who was wearing a pair of panda eyes, appeared in front of Zheng Huaijie, Zheng Huaijie was shocked.
But when he heard Di Guangyuan's complaint, he smiled happily like a child, "Erlang, why did you watch it all night?"
"Yes, my nephew is now full of that monkey.
No, I want to devote this set of books to my father, and I have to collect several sets myself. Mr. Zheng, I wonder if there are any more?"
"I don't know much about this."
Zheng Huaijie hurriedly waved and signaled the servant to come over. "Go to Donglin Bookstore and see how much is left in "Journey to the West"?"
After he finished speaking, he smiled and said to Di Guangyuan: "There are only one thousand sets of propaganda, and he left 100 sets himself, of which thirty sets were given to me. However, these thirty sets have been sent to each room by me, and I have only left five sets myself."
"That……"
"Erlang, don't hit me with these five sets of ideas. I'm keeping them and preparing to give them away.
However, I have asked someone to go to the bookstore to inquire, and it shouldn't be sold very quickly, so Erlang, you don't have to worry too much."
I just sent it to the bookstore the day before yesterday, and I probably can't sell a few of them in three days.
Di Guangyuan calculated and felt relieved.
"Since that's the case, let's go."
"Okay, I'll go with you... I'm ashamed to say that Yang Yizi has been to Xingyang for more than a month. I, an elder, have never seen him."
"Then, go together."
The two left the gate of Zheng Mansion and boarded the carriage.
However, before they could leave Xingyang City Gate, the servant who had previously ran to Donglin Bookstore to inquire, ran back in a panic.
"Alang, the young man has found out."
"how?"
"Nine hundred units have been sold, but no one left."
"Well, I'll just say it, it's impossible...what did you say?"
Zheng Huaijie was shocked and looked at the servant with a look of surprise, "You mean, all the nine hundred sets have been sold out?"
“That’s right.”
"How is that possible? It's only been three days."
The servant smiled bitterly and said, "The villain asked, and the Zheng family said first that a rich man from Luoyang the day before yesterday bought 300 sets. Yesterday, the head of the Pan family also sent someone to take away 200 sets. Others came to buy them, not all of which were my Zheng family's children. There were 900 sets sold out last night and now they are out of stock."
Di Guang was listening far aside, as if he was listening to a heavenly book.
These days, books are not cheap.
Later generations said, "Books must be borrowed but cannot be read." In fact, it is not that only borrowed books can be interested in reading, but that if you don't borrow them, you can't read them at all. Books are expensive and cannot be afforded by ordinary people. Ordinary people rely more on borrowing from others. Talking about a thousand words and ten thousand is also because the cost of printing in this era is too high...
"This..." Zheng Huaijie felt a little blushed.
I just said it was impossible to sell it out, but now...
"Erlang, if you really like it, I will give you another set after I go back."
Di Guangyuan said bitterly: "Mr. Zheng, I don't want one set... at least ten sets. Such a good book needs to be shared with others. I also want to wait to arrive in Luoyang and send a few sets out. In addition, my eldest brother and Sanlang also have to keep one set. If we calculate this way, ten sets may not be enough, at least fifteen sets are needed to meet the requirements."
You go to die, I only have five sets in my hand.
Zheng Huaijie smiled bitterly and said, "If so, I'm afraid I'll ask Wenxuan how much it will be retained there."
The carriage and horse slowly drove out of Xingyang City.
Following the official road, I soon arrived at Shicheng Village.
Di Guangyuan did not let the right prison guard enter the village, but stayed outside the village.
At this time, he dared not underestimate Yang Shouwen anymore. A person who sold nine hundred sets of books in three days would definitely not allow him to underestimate them. Even if that set of books is just an ordinary set of monster novels, it is enough to make him respect it.
The literary style of the Tang Dynasty was prosperous and even more tolerant of everything.
Its huge inclusiveness is far from comparable to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Classic articles are the mainstream; poetry, songs and essays are elegant; while strange novels are popular reading materials that can be appreciated by both the elite and the masses. Even the lyrics that are not on the table can be passed down by people by word of mouth.
This is an era without clear mainstream and non-mainstream culture.
Perhaps it is its unparalleled inclusiveness that creates the brilliant prosperous Tang civilization.
Di Guangyuan supported Zheng Huaijie and stepped into the Yang family's gate. But as soon as he entered the door, both of them were stunned.
This small courtyard is very lively.
"I dare ask, who are you looking for?"
Song An was sending water to the living room. When he saw Zheng Huaijie and the other two coming in, he hurriedly stepped forward to salute.
Before Zheng Huaijie could speak, he saw Zheng Qian running through the door from the backyard. When he saw Zheng Huaijie, he couldn't help but be stunned. However, Zheng Qian immediately reacted and quickly walked forward, respectfully rude.
"Greetings to Ahon."
"Shisanlang, why are you here?" (To be continued...)
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