Zhao Ling'er also stood up and said, "What? Brother Wenjie, is he too young?"
Liu Wenjie waved his hands hurriedly and said: "No, no, I mean my article is worth one or two silver dollars per article? This is too much!"
Zhao Ling'er smiled and said: "As the saying goes, good articles are easy to buy, but good articles are hard to find! I think you are probably the best in this exam. Maybe you can pass the provincial examination and the palace examination next year. If you win,
If you get the top prize, second place, etc., let alone one tael of silver, I'm afraid it's hard to get even ten taels of silver!"
"But this is too much...I..."
"Oh, there's nothing more to worry about." Zhao Ling'er took out twelve taels of silver notes from her arms and handed them to Liu Wenjie, saying: "This is this month's salary, you take it first. By the way, the article you wrote yesterday has been calculated."
That’s one article!”
Su Yining also stood up and said: "Brother Wenjie, your literary talent has just been revealed. We all want to continue reading more of your articles!"
Liu Wenjie took the banknote and said to Zhao Ling'er: "Since that's the case, I won't refuse. You have also seen that my family has nothing but four walls. I don't have much, but I feel sorry for my mother, and I don't even have any decent thick clothes.
Thank you."
"Don't say that. You are relying on your ability to make a living. This is what you should do. It should be me thanking you."
Farewell to Liu Wenjie.
Su Yining said: "When did our family open a bookstore? Why didn't I know about it?"
Zhao Ling'er smiled and said: "Actually, Zhou You and I co-operated. He is responsible for stereotypes and printing, and I am responsible for providing content and suggestions. By the way, Mr. Su, please be kind and provide us with ten manuscripts every month!
"
Su Yining suddenly became excited. He never thought that his article could be published!
However, he quickly pretended to be calm and said: "That's okay, but I also want one tael of silver for each article!"
"That won't work! Only when you are rated as the best can you get a tael of silver for your article!"
“Then how much is one of my articles worth now?”
"Hmm...800 yuan."
Su Yi Ning thought about it and found that it was reasonable.
Thinking of the situation at Liu Wenjie's family, Zhao Ling'er said: "Didn't there be a few good articles written yesterday? Let's also go and make an appointment for them?"
Su Yi Ning nodded.
After all, there are very few wealthy families like the Su family in Yunzhou. Although the families of the other scholars are not as poor as Liu Wenjie's family, they are still stretched thin and not wealthy.
When I heard that my articles could make money to support my family, I was very happy, and I became much more enthusiastic about Su Yining.
Zhao Linger agreed to take Su Yining to visit the bookstore. On the way, Su Yining happily said to Zhao Linger: "I feel like I have integrated into this circle today! I didn't expect that everyone is so enthusiastic and kind! I feel like I have an extra group of friends!"
Zhao Ling'er smiled and said: "You are kind by nature, but you just don't know how to express it. As long as we are always grateful, we will feel that the world is beautiful."
When I arrived at Qingya Xiaozhu, I saw a sign on the door saying "Open daily from 6 am to 8 am", but there was no one in the yard.
"Travel around!" Zhao Ling'er walked in and saw people working in the two rooms opposite the kitchen.
When Zhou You saw Zhao Ling'er coming, he quickly poured the water from the bucket into the water tank and said with a sad face: "I think we should find more people!"
"What's wrong?"
"People who come to buy books line up in a long line every day. Seeing that we can't print enough, if one person gets it, everyone rushes to see his book. Now the people who come to buy books are second-rate dealers. They buy our books and sell them to others at high prices.
We made a lot less money!”
"Hahaha..." Zhao Ling'er laughed.
"I can ask Ah Xin and the others to come and help for a few days first," Su Yi Ning said.
"That's fine, but it's not a long-term solution." Zhao Ling'er thought for a while and said, "Our bookstore will definitely expand, so don't do the work yourself. Hurry up and post the recruitment notices. We will print a batch of stamps soon."
There are so many books, you three will definitely be too busy."
Zhao Ling'er handed Chapter 11 and Chapter 20 of "Journey to the West" to Zhou You and said: "Don't print these yet. When others get them, print an extra batch and store them, and print about a thousand copies before starting.
Sell."
Zhou You nodded and said, "I have thought of this a long time ago."
"Also, our market in Yunzhou is too small. Which state are you familiar with? Our books should not only be sold in Yunzhou, but also sold throughout the country!"
"Really?" Zhou You's eyes flashed, surprised and happy.
"Of course, people in Yunzhou will love to see our good content, and people in other states will also love to see it."
Zhou You thought for a while and said, "I am somewhat familiar with Lingzhou and Mozhou, but not the other states."
Zhou You shook his head.
Zhao Ling'er said: "Don't worry about these things for now, you should hurry up and recruit people."
After coming out of Qingya Xiaozhu, Zhao Ling'er suddenly remembered that she hadn't seen Wu's mother for a long time.
She and Su Yining went to the Yunzhou River to buy cotton clothes and trousers and a few boxes of snacks, preparing to go to the spicy soup stall in the suburbs.
Another replied: "Shopkeeper Zhang has stopped working here a long time ago. He has now opened a breakfast shop in Guluo Alley and recruited apprentices. He has become a big shopkeeper!"
"What about Mother Wu?"
"Mother Wu probably won't work anymore. I heard her son is back."
When Zhao Ling'er heard this, she was happy and a little worried at the same time. She didn't know how she was doing now.
When we arrived at Wu's house, a middle-aged man opened the door.
"Who are you looking for?"
"We are looking for Mother Wu, are you her... son?" Zhao Ling'er asked tentatively.
The man looked at them, nodded, and said, "My name is Wu Jianshen, please come in."
Seeing that Ling'er was here, Wu's mother happily invited them to sit in the house.
Zhao Ling'er put down her things and said, "Mother Wu, how have you been lately? I haven't seen you for a long time."
Wu Ma said: "My life is so good now! My son is back and he won't let me help others anymore. Wen'e is also treating me much better now. Although I am not rich, I am already content."
Wu Jianshen brought over a brazier and said, "Mom, how did you meet them?"
Wu's mother told Wu Jianshen how she met Ling'er, but of course she didn't mention her illness.
Wu Jianshen said: "It's rare that you still think about my mother."
Zhao Ling'er said: "If Mother Wu hadn't taken me in, I might not have survived this winter! Brother Wu, what kind of business do you do? I heard from Mother Wu that you are often not at home."
Wu Jianshen sat down and said, "Oh, I'm just traveling around to do some small business."
"Oh? Then you must be very familiar with the conditions in each state?"
Wu Jianshen smiled and said: "I can't say we are familiar with each other, but we are fairly familiar with the surrounding states."
Zhao Ling'er suddenly thought of the bookstore business and said, "Brother Wu, if it is convenient, I would like to cooperate with you on a business deal. However, I would like to trouble you to visit various states. I wonder if you are willing to go out again."
"Oh? What business?"
"Ling'er has a business acumen. She sells spicy soup and buffets. She can take care of herself so well at such a young age. It's absolutely right to do business with her!" Wu's mother followed closely.
Let's talk.
Zhao Ling'er smiled and said: "This matter is a long story. If you are interested, I will bring the things tomorrow and discuss it in detail."