Chapter seven hundred and seventy-ninth this day will not pass
Zhu Yuanzhang finally felt what it was like to be a rich man, and he also understood why Zhang Ximeng dared to be so extravagant and unscrupulous!
There’s no way around it, it’s really nice to earn royalties!
Take Lao Zhu as an example. When his book was first published, it produced more than a million copies. This was far from enough. Officials and people, so many students, and even overseas vassals wanted to study the experience of Emperor Hongwu.
, all as numerous as an ox's hair.
Some Yi businessmen even approached the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and asked for help with translation.
It must be accurate. They have been deceived by those who messed around in the past. For example, when they asked for a translation of the Tao Te Ching, it was so mysterious that it was directly translated into "black, black".
Xuan does have the meaning of black, but to translate this sentence into black is to deceive people.
After collecting a lot of strange rumors, the Yi merchants gradually realized that they had been deceived, so they simply studied on their own. Gradually, some people actually mastered a good level of Chinese.
In order to translate it more reliably, they set up a translation studio and invited several famous experts to help with the translation. Ordinary works are enough.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang's childhood experience, written by himself, could not be wrong in such an important thing, so they made a request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Money matters are easy to talk about, as long as they are accurate.
Compared with these distant barbarian merchants, merchants from Korea, Ryukyu, Annan and other places had it much easier.
They themselves use Chinese characters, and their books are also written in Chinese characters, so there is no big obstacle to reading.
But the less difficult it was, the more frightened and shuddered they became.
What happened to the country?
It is obvious that His Majesty the Emperor has been blessed by destiny and is protected by hundreds of saints and hundreds of spirits... How could he be written in such a humble way?
How about we help edit...write it!
For example, your majesty is a descendant of Zhu Zi, or he is the son of a god and a bear girl. Since his birth, he has been protected by black dragons, fed by goshawks, and has natural supernatural powers, wisdom and bravery...
Faced with the suggestions of these Korean people, Mao Gui's scalp went numb and he warned them directly, if you dare to talk nonsense and tamper with imperial writings, you will be waiting for your house to be confiscated and your family to be destroyed!
Moreover, Mao Gui also sent a special official document to Lan Yu, telling Lan Yu that he must keep an eye on Gao Li's movements. If there is any violation of the letter, he will be severely punished immediately!
All in all, Lao Zhu’s book has unlimited financial potential.
And there will be two more movies later. You can imagine how much money Lao Zhu can make...
"We have been in Peiping for so long, and it's time to respond. The fourth child has a lot of expenses for food, clothing, and expenses. We plan to give this little money to the fourth child to make him a little more comfortable." Zhu Yuanzhang said after consideration.
Queen Ma actually nodded, "Your Majesty said so, and I have nothing else to say. The fourth child has a heavy burden on his shoulders, and the child is also very difficult. I am worried about him. How will he repay so many debts?
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It was not easy, but the couple finally thought of giving Zhu Di something sweet.
Zhu Di was moved to tears after receiving the news.
"Sir, you see, my father and mother both want to give me money. Your royalties are so huge, why don't you also give some of them to your apprentices? I really can't bear it anymore."
Zhang Ximeng blinked and whispered: "King Yan, if you are smarter, I advise you not to ask for His Majesty's money. You have to think about how to prepare some gifts and send His Majesty and the Queen away as soon as possible. If you still
If you want to make money from them, I'm afraid you will get into deeper trouble!"
Zhu Di blinked his eyes, a little doubtful.
Although there are many bad guys around me, there are also people who lack great virtue.
But the father, the queen and the queen are still reliable, definitely more reliable than the penniless gentleman.
Zhu Di thought about it again and again, but he only superficially agreed, but didn't really take it seriously.
Two days later, Lao Zhu and his wife called Zhu Di over, and he was the only one. Empress Ma even cooked herself some of Zhu Di's favorite dishes.
But Zhu Di was so moved, my mother! She is so dear!
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his son. He was already quite tall and strong, much like himself when he was young. Lao Zhu was also very happy.
"In the blink of an eye, it has been more than a year since I arrived in Peiping, and I have experienced a lot during this period. My father is also planning to respond. You have many brothers, and my father cannot take care of them all, but every child, in my heart, is
It's the same. Do you understand?" Zhu Yuanzhang changed his tone from before, and he was really like an ordinary old father, teaching earnestly.
Zhu Di was very moved, "My father understands what I mean... I will guard Peiping, patrol the borders, guard the Ming Dynasty, share the worries of the prince and brother, and take care of other brothers and sisters. In short, our family must love each other and love each other."
Support.”
Lao Zhu laughed loudly, "We love hearing this. You little bastard has finally grown up!"
The father and son chatted more and more happily, and Zhu Di gradually forgot what Zhang Ximeng said.
In such a scene where father is kind and son is filial, you told me that my father would cheat me? Why do I not believe it so much?
At this time, Queen Ma served the food, and the family sat around, enjoying themselves.
Zhu Yuanzhang is right. Although he has the same heart for every child, he has too many children and is too busy.
The time he can spare is very limited.
In the past, only Zhu Biao could accompany his parents alone.
Later, Zhu Xi, Zhu Fan, and Zhu Di occasionally had the opportunity to be younger than them, but it was no longer possible. This time, Zhu Yuanzhang and his wife came to Peiping to patrol the border. They stayed for such a long time, which was simply a rare opportunity.
Zhu Di really got a huge advantage, and God laughed at him.
"Father has received a sum of royalties. Logically speaking, everyone should have a share. But the money is more or less. If everyone shares it, nothing can be done. Father thought about it.
Keep it, I’ll give it to you!”
Zhu Di nodded quickly, "Thank you very much, Father. I will definitely use this money properly to satisfy Father."
Zhu Laosi was overjoyed. He was so happy that after so many years of losses, he could finally see some money back. He could also be honest and add extra dishes to every meal.
Moreover, even Zhang Shuning can make money by selling books. Looking around, he is in poverty. Every day when he opens his eyes, he worries about money. As a prince, I have no taste at all.
By the way, I'm almost the same age now. I'm going to get married in two or three years. Get me some wife books as soon as possible.
Zhu Di was thinking so hard that he almost laughed out loud.
But suddenly, Zhu Yuanzhang asked, "Fourth brother, how do you plan to use this money? Can you tell your father?"
Zhu Di was suddenly stunned, what did you say? You said I was keeping a wife?
He was stunned for a moment, and Zhu Yuanzhang said: "We have thought about it for you. We plan to build a normal school. What do you think?"
Zhu Di was startled, "Father, building a school is a good thing, but..."
Before Zhu Di could finish speaking, Lao Zhu burst into laughter and said, "It is indeed a good thing. Sun Yan plans to set up eight to ten normal schools across the country. We have calculated that, in addition to Yingtian, Jiangzhou, Jinan, Hangzhou and other places,
In addition, Peiping, Xi'an, Taiyuan, and Yunnan must be arranged, and the north, south, and east must be balanced. However, you have already established a Peking University. If you add a normal school, I am afraid that your burden will be too heavy.
Can you do it?"
Is it possible?
Zhu Di was stunned. How can a man say no?
Moreover, setting up a normal school in Peiping means that Peiping can compete with Yingtian and become the two major cultural and educational centers in the north and the south.
What's especially important is that Zhang Shuning has begun to make a name for himself in teaching... build a nest to attract the phoenix, get his little friend over, and in a few years, let him be the head of the mountain, and then his talents will continue to flourish.
Moreover, Zhang Shuning has so many good classmates, bring them here, plus Qi Tai, Huang Zicheng, Lian Zining and other young people like dragon and phoenix... Oh my God!
At this time, all the talents have arrived and the young and old have gathered together.
With all the wings around me, how powerful I should be!
The more Zhu Di thought about it, the more excited he became, so he patted his chest and agreed directly.
"Father, don't worry. If we can run one school, we can run two or three schools. There will be no problem at all!" Zhu Di slapped his chest loudly.
Next he cried.
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered and said: "Fourth brother, it's like this. We have seen Sun Yan's detailed plan for establishing these schools. In principle, the funding will be equal for all, and even for remote places, it can be a little more. But if it is really implemented
, it also depends on the financial resources of each place.”
Zhu Yuanzhang explained to Zhu Di, but in fact there was no need to explain.
A school is definitely inseparable from the local economic conditions.
For example, the funding for running a school is the same, but if the local government allocates more land to the school and the school rents out the land to increase additional income, it will definitely be more convenient and more convenient. In addition, the local government can introduce talents and provide subsidies.
You can even donate money to help students... No one can say no to these things.
After all, the imperial court encouraged the establishment of schools.
Even if we exclude all the messy calculations, we cannot ignore the fireworks of the world.
"Overall, the conditions in Peiping may not be as good as other places... In other words, the expenses you have to subsidize are quite a lot!"
Hearing this, Zhu Di's expression changed slightly, "Father, can you help me?"
Lao Zhu nodded and said simply: "Don't worry about this, we will definitely help. I will give you 150,000 guan now, and it will not be less than 50,000 guan every year in the future... Peiping is an important town for education, and others can't say that."
We are biased."
Zhu Di breathed a sigh of relief, "Father, then the gap is not big, right?"
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered slightly, "It's hard to say. Let's take a look. If the next tax reform goes smoothly and 1.5 million yuan can be allocated every year, how much does your current Peking Academy spend per year?"
Zhu Di was stunned and silently stretched out three fingers.
Three million strings!
Comparing it to Peking Academy, the annual expenditure is also 3 million guan, and the court can only pay half of it, and then his father only gives 150,000 guan, and that's for the first year.
"Father, my son understood me correctly. You offered me 150,000 gold coins, and let my child give me 1.5 million coins, right?"
Zhu Yuanzhang coughed slightly, "Wrong!"
"How much is that?"
"One million, three hundred and fifty thousand yuan! Don't you even know how to calculate this?"
Zhu Di's eyes widened and he screamed: "Then, is there any difference? How can I live my life like this?"
Lao Zhu's face sank and he snorted coldly: "If you can't pass, then move the Peking University to Taiyuan and let your third brother come!"