It's the time when the sun is at its peak and there are the most diners. All the seats on the upper and lower floors of the restaurant are full of guests.
In the middle of the lobby on the first floor, there was a small high platform. At this time, a well-known storyteller in Jinling City was spitting and talking about new jokes.
"It is said that the coalition forces of the eighteen princes outside Hulao Pass cover the sky and the sun..."
All the diners in the restaurant listened very attentively. When the highlight was reached, they burst into loud cheers. The atmosphere was so lively and joyful.
"How about it, boss? I promoted it well!"
In a private room on the third floor, Xue Pan's eyebrows were dancing with a look of "seeking praise" on his face, and he said proudly: "The story of the Three Kingdoms has the potential to sweep through Jinling and cover the south of the Yangtze River!"
“Well done!”
While enjoying Jiangnan delicacies, Jia Cong was not shy about praising it. Even considering its recent growing popularity, he also had to praise it more.
"Haha, the main thing is that the story written by the boss is good, otherwise it will not be easy to create a sensational effect!"
Xue Pan's face was filled with a happy smile, and he patted the horse and said: "That means Jiangnan is too far from the capital, otherwise it would have become popular long ago!"
This is true. The Jiangnan region is rich and has a prosperous literary style. The number of citizens is astonishing, and the demand for entertainment is huge.
Therefore, various forms of entertainment models emerge in endlessly in the Jiangnan region. There are not too many normal operas, novels and storytellers, and abnormal cricket fights, cock fights, and dog fights.
As long as the quality is excellent and it meets the taste of Jiangnan people, it is easy to become popular and become a hit.
Right now, this is the story of the Three Kingdoms promoted by the Xue Family of Jinling.
"Isn't there any noise?"
Jia Cong's five senses were sharp, but he clearly heard some of the diners on the second floor making very disdainful comments about the story of the Three Kingdoms.
"What's the point of fighting and killing? It's indeed a story written by a rude guy from the north. It's not interesting at all!"
"Brother Wang is right. Scholars like me should take the imperial examination. The questions on the gold medal list will help the Daqing court to worry about it. Fighting and killing are what those gang of warriors do!"
"It's just for fun. Who would really take the things in the Three Kingdoms Storytelling seriously? What we scholars love most is the fame of our articles and romance!"
"..."
After hearing such slanderous talk, he didn't think anything of it. Everyone has different preferences, so there's no need to care too much.
However, he also saw some problems from it. It is unlikely that the story of the Three Kingdoms would be as popular in the south of the Yangtze River as it was in the capital and the north.
"Of course there is noise!"
In front of the boss, Xue Pan didn't hide anything and said angrily: "I'm not a bunch of scholars. They say that the story of the Three Kingdoms is too bloody. They only know how to kill and kill. It makes people feel depressed!"
"Forget it, people have mouths, they can say whatever they like, we have nothing to do with it!"
Waving his hand, Jia Cong said nonchalantly: "Of course, if they dare to use any means to threaten the spread of the story of the Three Kingdoms, your men cannot turn a blind eye!"
"Don't worry, boss, I know what to do!"
Secretly breathing a sigh of relief, Xue Pan patted his chest and promised: "As long as those scholars don't go too far, I won't have to make trouble with them!"
The power of the gentry in the Jiangnan area is quite powerful. The so-called gentry refers to the family power of the famous scholars. They are connected through the academy, the same age, or some other relationship, and weave an intricate network of interests. Even the four major families in Jinling would not dare to unite.
Gently sweep the edge.
Xue Pan was not very smart, but he also knew that the scholars in Jiangnan were not easy to deal with.
In order to snatch Xiangling, a young country squire with a scholar background was beaten to death, which forced the Xue family to flee to the capital. They knew that scholars in Jiangnan were not easy to deal with.
"Let's not talk about this yet!"
Feeling that the atmosphere was a bit dull, Jia Cong chuckled and changed the subject: "Through Three Kingdoms storytelling, we will first establish good relationships with restaurants in Jinling and other prosperous towns in the south of the Yangtze River, so as to facilitate the promotion of more novels in the future!"
"Boss, you still want to write a novel?"
Xue Pan was a little confused. According to his opinion, the eldest Jia Cong was already famous and there was no need to spend his time and energy on writing novels.
"Haha, at least until I grow up, novels will be my main source of income!"
Jia Cong chuckled. Naturally, Jia Cong would not tell the real reason, but the reasons he gave were not perfunctory.
As far as the situation in Rongguo Mansion was concerned, he didn't expect to get much resources at all. He might as well accumulate them slowly.
Xue Pan didn't say much and just nodded in agreement.
Anyway, the Xue Family Business Network has also made money. This kind of win-win situation is quite good even for a boss like him who is not very bright. So what else is there to say? Let the boss say whatever he wants.
"In addition, the Xue family's printing workshop should also learn from the capital city and publish reviews of the Three Kingdoms and feedback from book friends. Some articles with good response can also be sent to the capital city for sales expansion!"
Jia Cong continued to give instructions and said with a smile: "You don't have much time. As soon as Brother Lian and the others arrive, we will set off back to the capital!"
"I have to go back so soon!"
Xue Pan was a little regretful, he had not enjoyed enough of the Qinhuai romance in Jinling.
Jia Cong glanced at the guy sideways and didn't bother to teach him a lesson.
Is Jinling so easy to treat? Xue Pan's brain was sold for money, and with all the mess in Yangzhou, it is definitely not a place where he can stay for a long time.
…
Wandering around Jinling City, Jia Cong clearly felt the excitement of the story of the Three Kingdoms. He was in a good mood and left the city to return to his residence in the evening.
This time, he did not take the initiative to visit the elders of the Jia family, nor did he have any intention of living in the old house. He acted as if he did not want to have contact with them.
Hear, just hear...
The seventh uncle who had had a unpleasant quarrel with Jia Cong before was very angry, and Yang Yan wanted to inform the old lady of Rongguo Mansion about Jia Cong's 'impolite' behavior.
Just sue, no one is afraid of whom!
Jia Cong is not one to follow the rules. After he had an unpleasant quarrel with his seventh uncle and the clan elders last time, he immediately wrote a letter and sent it back to Rongguo Mansion.
Some were written to the eldest man, and naturally some were written to the old lady. They were also signed by Lian Er, as if he would not sue Diao.
He didn't say anything too secretive. It was enough to say that the Jinling clan had completely turned to the Zhen family and there were some very unfavorable rumors about the Rongguo Mansion.
I briefly mentioned the Protective Talisman, and I believe the old lady should be aware of the problems involved.
The Zhen family and the most powerful people in Jinling don't have such momentum. Why are the Jia family so awesome? Is it because the Zhen family pushed them out and used them as a shield to attract firepower.
He knows what a family like Rong Guofu is most taboo about, and he guarantees that he will get it right...