Chapter 811 The marriage of the younger generation
Zhang Shuning was helpless, even if he saw a brother who fell into the trap of money, he wouldn't do anything.
If he wants to compile a book, just follow him.
As the author of the best-selling teaching aid, Zhang Shuning is already very experienced, and he also knows how to accurately convey complex things to readers.
This is the instinct of being a famous teacher.
They kept running to Zhang Ximeng's study, looking for corresponding materials, and then summarized them.
Zhang Chengtian ran around and worked tirelessly. Anyway, as long as he made money, this kid would be particularly active.
In this way, a booklet was quickly produced, which listed almost forty countries, with maps and text descriptions.
Zhang Chengtian suggested that he simply call it "The Road to Wealth" or "Tips for Getting Rich", something concise and to the point. Zhang Shuning gave him a blank look.
This thing can indeed make a fortune, but if it is named like that, if a pig farmer buys it as postpartum care for sows, he will definitely turn around and scold him.
Zhang Shuning thought for a while, and finally named it Hai Guo Tuzhi, and added two words at the end, "First Carving!"
In other words, as more and more people go overseas and get more and more information, this booklet will become richer and may eventually become a large book with rich content.
Zhang Chengtian's eyes widened and he couldn't help but exclaimed: "Brother, you are too insidious. Are you even selling a serial? When it comes to making money, you are still ruthless!"
Zhang Shuning raised his foot and gave it to him.
"Stop talking nonsense and find a place to print books quickly!"
Zhang Chengtian couldn't compete with his elder brother, so he could only fight Zhang Luo again.
At present, publishing in the Ming Dynasty is still quite prosperous, and all kinds of books are emerging in endlessly. Behind this is the surge in the number of readers.
Vigorous efforts were made to promote education and literacy, causing the literacy rate to skyrocket.
The more people who can read, the more people who buy and read books.
For example, the Three Kingdoms written by Luo Guanzhong is the most popular book at the moment. Apart from Lao Zhu’s memoirs and Zhang Shuning’s teaching assistant, Three Kingdoms is almost the most popular popular book.
It has sold over 300,000 copies, and its momentum continues unabated.
There is no doubt that this is a work that the common people like, and the popularity of the Three Kingdoms is getting stronger and stronger.
Zhang Chengtian doesn't expect to be able to compete with the Three Kingdoms, why should he sell it for 100,000 or 80,000 yuan?
He quickly contacted a bookstore, the two parties agreed on the price, and Zhang Chengtian was ready to leave to tell his elder brother the good news.
But as soon as he came out, he noticed a thin figure coming out of the bookshop opposite, holding a book in his arms, as if he had been kicked out.
Zhang Chengtian saw clearly that this was none other than senior sister Xia Zhifeng.
You are so bold, you dare to drive my senior sister out, who gave you the courage? Is it just a show when I defend Commander Zhang of the Guard Division?
However, Zhang Chengtian did not come directly to question him, but chased after Xia Zhifeng.
"Senior sister, what are you doing?"
Xia Zhifeng was stunned, and subconsciously hugged the book in her arms tighter. When she saw that it was Zhang Chengtian, she breathed a sigh of relief, "No, I didn't do anything, I just came out to take a look!"
Zhang Chengtian blinked twice and said, "Sister, how did I find out that that bookstore kicked you out? Isn't it because they don't want to publish your book?"
Seeing that he had been exposed, Xia Zhifeng simply smiled helplessly, "Let's go, let's find a teahouse to chat."
Jasmine tea, fragrant.
Xia Zhifeng moistened her throat and told Zhang Chengtian the matter.
It turned out that she had already written the first edition of The Theory of the Movement of the Celestial Sphere. It explained the theory of a round earth and the fact that the earth revolves around the sun. It also included knowledge about longitude and latitude, moon phases, how to use stars for positioning, etc.
There is no doubt that this is a rich and informative book.
It stands to reason that she could go to her master Zhang Ximeng, or even send it directly to Zhu Yuanzhang, and have His Majesty the Emperor approve it for publication and sell it at a high price, which would be no problem at all.
But Xia Zhifeng was still a little cautious. She thought about taking it out herself and seeing what happened... Then, as expected, she hit a wall one after another and went to three or four bookstores in a row. They didn't want it at all.
"Senior sister, I think they don't know the goods, so don't be too disappointed." Zhang Chengtian thought for a while, then smiled and said: "I understand, do you think your elder brother's books are selling so well, and you want to compete with him?
ah?"
Xia Zhifeng looked startled, and then said helplessly: "It doesn't mean that. It's just that people either say they don't know what I wrote, or it's fate. It's not something I can say. This thing is ridiculous. If it weren't for the fact that I am a little kid,
The woman was put in jail."
Xia Zhifeng was helpless, "It seems that I still can't create a best-selling book by myself. I will have to ask my husband for help later."
Zhang Chengtian thought for a while and handed the Haiguo Tuzhi in his arms to Xia Zhifeng.
"Sister, my eldest brother and I compiled this, and we have already agreed to publish it."
Xia Zhifeng took the book, looked through it, and said helplessly: "You can sell books by yourself, you are much better than me."
Of course Zhang Chengtian doesn't see it that way. There is no need to doubt the senior sister's ability. Dad wants to be the first person to take the initiative to recruit a disciple. How can her ability be any worse?
It’s just that this theory of the movement of the celestial sphere needs a suitable opportunity.
"Senior sister, let's find the eldest brother first and let him think of a solution. If we can't, then we can go to dad!"
Xia Zhifeng thought for a while and had no choice but to nod.
Soon, Zhang Shuning came. After hearing the situation, he was not surprised at all. Zhang Shuning had expected it, including that Xia Zhifeng would run out and publish it himself.
Xia Zhifeng's face turned red, "I admit, I have some tendency to compare, but I, I lost."
Zhang Shuning looked at the little girl's red face and couldn't help but laugh.
"You just like to be silly... What I write is for everyone to understand. The wider it is spread, the more successful it will be. But what you wrote is different. What about the movement of the celestial sphere and the laws of the stars, even after hundreds of years?
, it’s impossible for everyone to understand! High mountains and flowing water, and people from the lower reaches cannot be compared together.”
"Let's put it this way, everyone understands my book, which proves how great it is. Few people understand your book, and they are not even willing to publish it. That's still a success!"
Xia Zhifeng's face turned even redder, she couldn't stand it anymore, she was so good at talking.
Zhang Chengtian on the side couldn't stand it anymore, "Brother, you can praise Senior Sister Xia anytime you want, but I don't care if you brag about yourself. But what should I do with Senior Sister Xia's books?"
Zhang Shuning glared at him fiercely, "Why do you talk so much!"
"Everyone is trying to figure out the book thing. You can tell me first. Do you have any good ideas?"
Zhang Chengtian was helpless and asked me to think of ideas again.
His eyes rolled around and he suddenly said: "Brother, look, can we tie the deal?"
"Tie-in?"
"Yes, buy one and get one free." Zhang Chengtian said in a low voice: "We will sell the map of the sea country and give away a copy of Senior Sister's Theory of the Movement of the Celestial Sphere."
It is indeed a bit hurtful for a good book to become a nuisance.
Xia Zhifeng was in a low mood. She lowered her head and thought. After a while, she said, "It's not impossible to give it as a gift. But I'm still worried that too many people won't understand it, and it's useless to take it."
Zhang Shuning thought for a while, then suddenly smiled and said: "Junior sister Xia, do you think this will work? You can write a simple booklet...or I can write it, just treat it as a popular book, with the content simplified to the minimum. Attached is the map of the sea country.
We can put them behind the magazine and sell them together. If someone is really interested, they will find the whole book and read it. How about that?"
Xia Zhifeng thought for a while, couldn't help but nodded, and said with joy, "Sun Ning, you are amazing!"
They kept their word, and sure enough, with Zhang Shuning's help, they compiled a simple pamphlet.
Zhang Shuning abandoned all mathematical reasoning and threw aside those complicated operations. The dozens of pages of the booklet just told stories and gave examples, and did not involve any complicated things.
After a lot of busy work, several books began to be released one after another.
Needless to say, the imperial court has encouraged everyone to go overseas and even establish a country and become a king. This cannot be justified if one does not understand the situation overseas.
Even if you are not qualified to go overseas, you will buy a copy and enjoy it for yourself.
In an instant, Haiguo Tuzhi sold like crazy.
The bookstore had to urgently print more copies, and the accompanying pamphlet on the movement of the celestial sphere was also distributed.
But for most people, it is just a joke. There is a ball under your feet and it is still spinning. What a joke. If the ball doesn't slide down, why doesn't it throw me away?
It's obviously nonsense and nonsense.
If it weren't for the free gift, no one would want it.
It's just that amidst all the ridicule, there are some knowledgeable people who are keenly aware of the value of this book... If you want to go overseas, you have to take a boat.
The biggest problem when sailing by boat is navigation.
If you can't find the right direction and get lost on the sea, you will probably lose your life.
But with this book, I understand the laws of the sun, moon and stars, and can navigate smoothly, and the biggest risk of going to sea disappears.
Therefore, after a brief period of contempt, the sales of Xia Zhifeng's complete version of Theory of the Movement of the Celestial Sphere also began to increase. Although the number was one or two orders of magnitude lower than that of Haiguo Tuzhi, people began to remember the name.
Soon, people discovered that the author turned out to be the female disciple of Prime Minister Zhang.
OMG!
The successor of the Grand Master!
If I had told you earlier, why would you still put so much effort into it?
Soon someone said, "I want to be strong and don't want to rely on my status as Zhang Xiang. What a good boy!"
He is truly a hero among women, no wonder Zhang Xiang can accept him as his disciple?
By the way, this girl is not old, right?
Not married yet?
How about we go to the door to propose marriage? If successful, we will also have a relationship with the Grand Master!
This time, no relatives came to force me.
A girl from a whole family is asking for help, what if she agrees?
Moreover, some people ranked Xia Zhifeng as the most talented woman today. At that time, she had too many admirers, asking around for connections, just to meet Xia Zhifeng and ask for advice.
Of course, it's hard to say how much of this is true and how much is ulterior.
"Brother, let me remind you, if you don't take action, it will be too late!" Zhang Chengtian said: "Now someone has found me and is willing to spend money to buy my senior sister's situation."
Zhang Shuning didn't panic at all, she just smiled and said, "Do you know what she told me when I was writing the pamphlet?"
Zhang Chengtian shook his head, "I don't know."
"It's okay if you don't know! She told me that Yangchun Baixue and lower Liba people are one and the same!"
