Chapter 1,564 We want to be the pioneers of culture
Although this kind of high-quality paper, which is smooth and white and extremely flexible, is not as good as the high-quality paper produced in Youzhou, the difference is not much.
But it only sells for one dollar and one hundred coins?
Secondly, the quantifier "one knife" does not have a very precise definition. The paper is made into large sheets. At first, it is laid out neatly one by one. It has not been cut or dyed with some ink. When you pick up the knife and drop it, the thick one
The pile of blanks is immediately split, and the burrs do not fly away. After cutting, it is convenient for packaging. The amount of paper that can be cut with this knife is called "one knife of paper".
But later, fifty, seventy-five, or one hundred pieces of paper were just called "one sword".
Li Tai looked at the paper in front of him, which was as white as jade and as thin as a cicada's wing. It was obvious that one piece of paper was worth a hundred sheets, and the price was one hundred cents, which was one cent a piece. It was extremely cheap! These merchants sold this kind of bamboo to
You can buy the paper and easily sell it for ten cents or eight cents, which is a huge profit!
Is Fang Er stupid?
You don't make any money yourself, but you give the profits to the merchants who sell paper. This is not the style of the stick...
Sure enough, before the merchants were happy for a long time, they heard the old man say again: "Although you are merchants, you usually deal with scholars. Even your nephews at home are studying hard, hoping to be able to pass the imperial examination and shine in the high school in the future."
The merchants nodded in unison.
These days, the status of merchants is extremely low. Although the status of merchants has been slightly improved due to the improvement of tax laws in the imperial court, compared to those scholars, what is it?
In an official-based society, no matter how much money you have, it’s all for nothing, and only being an official is the last word!
A businessman has worked hard for several generations before he could accumulate some wealth. However, if he gets into a lawsuit, he will be destitute in an instant, and it is not impossible to even destroy his family. What's the use of having more money?
No amount of money can be as good as a scholar!
The old man added: "Then everyone should know how difficult it is for children from poor families to go to school. Not only is it difficult to find good teachers, but more importantly, the consumption of studying is too great... A young boy has been studying since he was a child.
Studying until the imperial examination high school, let alone other things, how much paper is consumed? The cheapest paper on the market now costs 5 or 6 cents, which is equivalent to a bucket of rice. How can children from poor families afford to study?
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More and more people gathered around the pier. They were first attracted by the lively scene here to watch the excitement. After arriving, they were attracted by the old man's words.
Of those who can make a living on the dock, how many are from aristocratic families?
Everyone knows that reading is good, and reading can not only make you wise, but also make you an official... However, not everyone can afford to read.
Nowadays, books with very low prices are gradually being sold on the market, and they are often sold out as soon as they are released. Unfortunately, the quantity is still too small. The reason is that the price of paper remains high, which means that the cost of printing books will not come down.
If Fangjiro's paper factory can really suppress the price of paper so cheaply, then the cost of printing books will be greatly reduced. When the price of books drops, won't everyone be able to afford reading?
Even if a merchant's family is not allowed to take the imperial examination, who would be dissatisfied with the lack of education?
At the very least, if my children can study, write and do calculations, they will be more than enough to be an accountant...
The crowd gathered more and more, and everyone looked excited.
Those paper merchants felt that something was wrong...
As expected, the old man said again: "My Erlang is deeply trusted by Your Majesty, and he is loyal to the emperor and serves the country. Naturally, Erlang plans to establish a 'Datang Culture Promotion Association'. Anyone who joins the association must ensure that every piece of bamboo paper is used."
The price must be kept at one hundred cents, and no price gouging or selling outside the territory is allowed. Only then can we be qualified to sell this kind of bamboo paper, and we can sell the books and volumes printed by the royal printing factory soon..."
The merchants were in an uproar.
Is this a joke?
One hundred coins come in and one hundred coins are sold. Not only can't you make a penny, but you also have to go into a manned store. How about playing?
Someone curiously asked: "What is the Royal Printing House? I've never heard of it!"
Someone next to me echoed, is a printing house a workshop that prints books?
The old man smiled, the folds on his face were shining, and he raised his chin high and said: "This is a factory that uses the new printing technology invented by Erlang of my family to print books. Its full name is the Royal Printing Bureau of the Tang Dynasty.
', was established a long time ago, but because there are still some technical problems that need to be improved, it has not been announced to the public. The Printing Bureau is affiliated to the Tang Culture Promotion Association, and the books it prints include the Four Books and Five Classics.
Zibaijia, and all books will be sold at cost price, and we will never make a penny from it!"
The merchants were speechless for a while.
Fang Erlang has so much money that he can't spend it all, so he starts to play around with it?
It’s not profitable to make paper, it’s not profitable to print books, and no matter how big a family business is, it will be ruined sooner or later!
Besides, you have more money than you can spend. You don’t make money and just want to gain a good reputation. That’s okay, but we all have to support our families. Who has the intention to mess around with you?
Sun Laoer spread his hands and said helplessly: "We all admire Erlang's character and ability, but this paper won't let us make a penny. I guess the book will be sold at the original price after printing, right? We are in a dilemma.
After all, we are just ordinary businessmen, and we can do unprofitable business in a day or two. If we continue doing this for a long time, won't we all starve to death?"
The people next to him also agreed.
This is the truth. Everyone knows that low price of paper is a good thing, and low price of books is even better. But after all, everyone has to live first, right?
No one will do anything that is not beneficial...
The old man squinted at Sun Laoer and sneered: "Short-sighted people... Think about it, has my second son ever caused you and others to suffer?"
"This..." Sun Laoer was a little dissatisfied, but after thinking about it carefully, he couldn't refute it.
Even though Fang Jun has mixed praise and criticism among the people, and even more people scold him, but to the merchants of the Tang Dynasty, Fang Jun is simply a figure like a living Buddha in the world!
The old man continued: "Erlang's move is to revitalize the culture of the Tang Dynasty. And do you know who the president of the 'Datang Culture Promotion Association' is?"
Li Tai, who had been listening silently in the back without interrupting, was startled. Could it be...
There was also a quick-thinking person in the field, who immediately said in a trembling voice: "Could this... be... Your Majesty?"
Everyone took a breath and looked at the old man in shock.
If this president is His Majesty, let alone making money from paper books, you have to do it even if you lose money! This guy is just a lowly businessman. If one day he can become a mascot under the direct leadership of the emperor...
Hiss! Thinking about it makes people’s blood boil!
What an honor this is?!
"Haha, you are overthinking..." the old man said with a smile: "Your Majesty has so many things to do every day, how can he have so much energy? To be honest, the first president of the Tang Dynasty Cultural Promotion Association is His Highness the King of Wei!"
"It turns out to be His Royal Highness King Wei..."
"Although His Majesty is not leading it personally, King Wei is not bad at all."
"Yeah, well, among your Majesty's disciples, King Wei is the one with extraordinary literary talent. He has also made such achievements as presiding over the compilation of "Kuo Di Zhi". He can be regarded as the leader of the world's literati."
At first, they were a little disappointed when they heard that His Majesty was not the leader, but when they heard that the president was Wei Wang Li Tai, everyone took it for granted.
Li Tai, standing behind the crowd, was a little confused...
What happened to the president of Laoshizi?
Also, why don’t I know anything?
I was confused and my face gradually darkened, wondering if Fang Jun was using his name as a raft?
If this is really the case, I will never let it go with him...
The old man had not seen Li Tai, and even if he had seen him, he probably wouldn't have recognized him given his status. Even if he had known him before, he probably wouldn't have recognized him now that he had lost a lot of weight due to the sun...
"How can Erlang of my family treat his partners badly? As long as you join the Tang Culture Promotion Association, you will be a partner of the Fang family. Although you can't make money from paper books, you will receive subsidies from the Fang family and the royal family. Not only will you be able to pay taxes
We will give you a discount on the payment. For all the goods on this dock, everyone’s purchase price will be 10% lower than others to compensate..."
"Hey! It's indeed Fang Erlang, so loyal!"
"Mom! Everything is 10% lower?"
"Man in charge, I, Sun Laoer, will join this revitalization association right now..."
When the old man said these words, it was like a drop of water placed in a boiling oil pan, and it exploded immediately!
All prices are 20% lower!
What is this concept?
If you buy goods worth 10,000 guan, no matter what the previous profit is, you can earn at least 10% more on this basis, which is 1,000 guan!
This is the time to make a fortune!
As for paper books and so on, what does it matter if they don’t make money?
Just think of it as selling for Fang Erlang!
This is simply pie in the sky, the kind that can break your head...
The old man raised his hand, and the noise at the scene became a little lower, and then said: "But the ugly words are ahead. There are conditions for qualifying for such discounts. First, paper books can only be sold according to the set price. Who can
If you dare to increase the price privately, Erlang will not care about it. There will be a "Baiqisi" to ask you to talk. At that time, it will be up to you whether you will show off your head to the public or destroy the whole family. Secondly, all goods purchased at low prices must not be transferred privately for profit. If
If there is a violation, please refer to Article 1..."