LRAB Chapter 470 The Dust Settles
Chapter 470 The Dust Settles
Chapter 470 The Dust Settles
In fact, a long time ago, Zhang Fei had made up his mind to dig Yan Jidao from the court.
Because genuine bookstores are very important to him.
At present, he actually has two businesses in his hands, a genuine bookstore and a law firm. One is related to public opinion, and the other is related to justice. These are influential and can change many things, and even promote the country. progress.
However, such as football leagues and movable type workshops, which can make a lot of money, he packaged them up and handed them over to charity foundations.
It is because these jobs are purely for making money, and they are not functional enough to provide him with much help in his official career. The key point is that he doesn't have so much energy to manage so many deals.
And the law firm is his job, so it is relatively easy to manage, but newspapers and books are not what he is good at, they are still his shortcoming, he also needs to find someone to help him manage these transactions, Yan Jidao is the most suitable .
But if he wanted to win Yan Jidao over, he had to show his value first.
This book, worth a hundred pennies, is enough to explain many issues.
Originally, this book should have been published a long time ago, but it was delayed again and again by the exemption tax, but the genuine bookstore has been printing, because it took up to a year just to prepare, not only there are stereotypes, but also movable type printing , this capacity is very sufficient.
At this time, more than 1 copies were printed by genuine bookstores.
Moreover, Zhang Fei did not choose any marketing strategy of hunger and thirst, which was a very common flat sale.
However, all of them were sold out within seven days.
Although the profit is not that exaggerated, it is far less profitable than speculating salt money, but the influence is very exaggerated.
This morning, Sima Guang, Wen Yanbo, and Lu Gong walked slowly towards the imperial city. Along the way, they saw tea shops and taverns on the street, almost all young scholars gathered in twos and threes, reading the book together. The cover of the collection of Yan Shu's poems is very eye-catching, and some people even recited it excitedly.
This is absolutely phenomenal. No other book can gain such a high degree of attention in the market. If you say that Wang Anshi and his articles are at most sought after by scholars, but this phenomenon will never happen.
At first glance, it seems that this collection of poems has become a book of national level.
Lu Gong couldn't help but wondered: "The poems of Yan Gong have been sold by people all the time. They are well known by the public. Why are they still so sought after? Not only the ordinary people, but even many officials in the court are very fond of this book. Can't put it down."
Wen Yanbo smiled and said, "To tell you the truth, I am also looking forward to the next book!"
"what?"
Lu Gong said in surprise: "Really?"
In fact, the writing style of this book can only be said to be delicate, but it cannot be said to be brilliant. Given their level, it shouldn't be like this.
Wen Yanbo nodded and said, "Actually, in this book, Yan Gong's poems are just an introduction, and what really makes people feel interesting is the story of Yan Gong."
Sima Guang also said: "There are two lines, one bright and one dark. The bright lines describe the little stories behind each poem, while the dark lines describe the situation at that time and Duke Yan's psychological changes."
Wen Yanbo nodded and said: "For the common people, the small stories may be more attractive, but for us, the dark lines in Junshi's mouth are the most anticipated in the whole book, but the current book It only describes the story before and after Yan Gong became an official, and the story of Yan Gong after middle age is the most exciting."
After all, Yan Jidao is a top genius in this field. Although it is his first time to write this genre, he can skillfully use the stories behind the poems to describe the social background at that time.
Young people may not be able to detect it, Zhang Fei did not see it, but when Wen Yanbo and the other old people read this book, their minds are full of memories, and they know every hint and what it means.
Mr. Lu thought about it for a while, then nodded and said, "So that's how it is."
Because everyone knows that when Yan Shu was young, he was as high-spirited as Wang Anshi, and he tried to make a career out of it. This pair of Weng and son-in-law who once cherished each other also became seemingly incompatible.
Not only Wen Yanbo was interested in this huge change in Yan Shu's heart, but even Wang Anshi was also very interested in it.
Because this is a relatively common phenomenon in the Northern Song Dynasty.
This is very worth studying.
In a tavern near the imperial city, Lu Huiqing saw Wang Anshi ignoring the breakfast in front of him, holding the book and reading it carefully, and couldn't help asking: "Master, is this collection of poems so beautiful?"
He also read some, and the writing was very lively and interesting, but it was limited to this. He understood why the common people liked to read it, but he didn't understand why Wang Anshi liked to read it too.
"You're young now, and later you'll see why this book is so compelling."
Wang Anshi chuckled, and without explaining in detail, he continued, "I estimate that most poetry anthologies will adopt this style in the future, and the previous style will no longer exist."
Lu Huiqing couldn't help asking curiously: "What do you mean by this teacher?"
Wang Anshi said with a smile: "In the past, if you wanted to publish a collection of poems, you had to write a lot of poems first, otherwise, the printing cost would not be able to be printed, so many people put the poems of father, son and brother in one book. But this collection of poems , much thicker than the previous ones, but there are only fifteen poems in it. This genre is convenient for writing a book.
In addition, poetry may not be appreciated by everyone, but stories are loved by everyone, and everyone can understand them, so they will be liked by more people, and they are more suitable for book sales. If they can only be sold to us officials, then what How much can you earn. "
Lu Huiqing suddenly had an idea and asked, "Have you ever thought of writing a book of this genre?"
Wang Anshi shook his head and said, "I haven't thought about it."
Lu Huiqing said: "I think my mentor can also write a book, and use the article as the background to tell the story of the mentor's official position in various places, so as to explain the concept of reform. In this way, more people can understand why the mentor If we want to change the law, the problems facing the country may be able to win the support of more people."
Wang Anshi's eyes lit up when he heard it, and he thought again, why his own article was not as good as Zhang Fei's at the beginning, maybe it was because Zhang Fei's article was easier to understand, but it was an article after all, and this story is obviously more important than the article. attractive.
This may be a better way of publicity.
It is worth considering!
Soon, this book of Yan Shu's poems became a phenomenal book by virtue of its vivid content and novel themes.
A prime minister who had been dead for many years became top class once again, and many singing girls came here to sing Yan Shu's words.
This immediately aroused the envy and jealousy of many literati and bureaucrats. After all, literati look down on each other, and no one is convinced. Yan Shu is not recognized as the number one in the world. If he can, then so can we.
But... But it seems that this swarm of swarms to follow the trend is losing the decency of a literati.
And at this moment, Celebrity published an article titled "The Book Has Its Own Gold House".
This sentence comes from Song Zhenzong. It was originally used to encourage learning, but this article is used to promote the genuine version, indicating that knowledge is priceless. Literati use priceless knowledge to obtain limited wealth. Not only can they make themselves rich, It can also benefit the people of the country and benefit the development of the country.
This flattery is good.
quickly!
This article was immediately affirmed by the majority of literati.
it is good!
Well said!
This has also led to the fact that Bianjing Law Firm is crowded with people recently, but the people who go there are no longer those rich businessmen, but some scholar-bureaucrats.
They are not here to trouble Zhang Fei today, but to inquire about the copyright. Zhang Fei had filed a lawsuit about piracy back then. It is very attractive, which leads to many literati not being interested in it.
This little benefit cannot impress them.
But from time to time, this phenomenal book made them seem to have discovered a treasure, especially the descendants of those literary masters. Many of them have fallen from the bottom of their families, just like Yan Jidao, so they all want to follow suit.
But how to operate this copyright, they still have a half-knowledge, so they come here to ask.
"Go slowly, gentlemen."
"Free delivery."
Another wave of customers were sent out, Zhang Fei couldn't help wiping off his sweat, and felt his throat was a little hoarse.
"This is already the fifth batch." Fan Li quietly stepped forward and said.
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I'd better write an article to introduce this copyright law, lest they all come to ask, no matter how prepared I am, I can't handle it."
Fan Li said: "In fact, the profits in this area are not very large, and these old masters are not so easy to deal with, we don't need to bother so much, why not push it to Li Guozhong and the others."
You don't make a lot of money, and you care so much about such a small profit.
But this sparrow knows the ambition of the swan.
No matter how you look at it, the advantage of the Northern Song Dynasty is the literati, which is indisputable. In addition, the cultural atmosphere of the Northern Song Dynasty is relatively free. Therefore, Zhang Fei believes that as long as this machine is running, it will definitely make the Northern Song Dynasty even better. one floor.
It is necessary to make up for the shortcomings, but at the same time, we must also give play to our own advantages.
Zhang Fei also hopes to ignite this fire before leaving Bianjing.
When he was about to go back to the store, he suddenly saw Yan Jidao walking over, Zhang Fei turned around again, cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Yan."
"Sanlang! Fan Yuanwai!"
Yan Jidao bowed his hands back and said, "I came here today because I want to discuss something with Saburo."
"Go inside and talk. Please."
"Please."
When he came to the house, Yan Jidao explained his reason for coming, "The thing is like this, I have a few friends who also want to go to the genuine bookstore and participate in the compilation of this book."
"Really?" Zhang Fei asked in surprise.
Yan Jidao nodded.
Zhang Fei said with a smile: "This is a good thing, Mr. Yan can decide for himself."
Yan Jidao was stunned for a moment, and said, "I'll just decide?"
"Yup!"
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded: "At that time, the genuine bookstore will be divided into two, and Lao Hou will only be responsible for managing the printing matters, and as for the content, it will all be determined by Mr. Yan. , Mr. Yan can decide for himself. You can ask me about the key, and I don’t know, and Xueshi Wang’s article, in my opinion, is similar to mine.”
"what?"
Yan Jidao couldn't help looking at Zhang Fei in shock, it took him a while before he realized, hehe smiled, "Then I'll make up my own mind."
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded.
Yan Jidao asked again: "What about the remuneration?"
Zhang Fei said: "I will give a minimum remuneration at that time, and at the same time give them a commission. They can get as much as they participate. This is more fair."
In the entire Kaifeng Mansion, there are actually a lot of people like Yan Jidao. Xu Lingxiao is also this kind of person. He is not interested in being an official, but only interested in this book of poetry.
Yan Jidao's success also gave them an idea, and they were able to do what they liked, and they could make a lot of money, gain both fame and fortune, kill two birds with one stone, and they all wanted to give it a try.
Of course, this phenomenal book did not divert everyone's attention from the current situation. After all, power is the most precious thing in any era.
Now that the tax exemption is coming to an end, the success is already unstoppable. The question is what to do next, which is what everyone cares most about.
In fact, everyone knows in their hearts that the success of the tax exemption stems from the judicial reform, so should the judicial reform be implemented first, and then the New Deal be implemented?or what?
It is also one of the hotly discussed topics in the current imperial court.
Hanging Palace.
"The key to the success of the trial implementation of the exemption tax lies in the judicial reforms implemented by Bachelor Sima. Therefore, I suggest that the court put judicial reforms first, and then implement the New Deal after the judicial reforms are completed."
Zhao Yan was the first to stand up and said.
He is now a staunch supporter of the public security law, and he believes that judicial reform is the right way.
Wang Anshi was overjoyed immediately, thinking, I'm afraid the judicial reform won't be completed until old Sima is buried, and I can't afford to wait!
Lu Huiqing immediately stood up and retorted: "Mr. Zhao's remarks are simply putting the cart before the horse. The success of the tax exemption is indeed due to the Taxation Department and the Public Prosecution Law.
But everyone, don’t forget that whether it’s the Taxation Department or the Public Security Bureau, it needs to spend a lot of financial expenditure. Before the police station recruited people, most of the finances were borne by the Si Nong Temple and the Sanya. In fact, the Nongsi is almost unable to pay wages. Fortunately, everything is going well, so it barely survives the difficulties, but if there is a slight problem in the middle, I'm afraid it will be another result.But in terms of place, can it still be so smooth?Local finances can't afford it at all.
Therefore, we should put the New Deal first, improve the finances first, and then build the Public Security Bureau and the Tax Department. "
Immediately, a large number of officials stood up to support, including many former conservatives.
Now that the new law has been promulgated and cannot be stopped, let's stop the terrible tax department first. The tax department plus the public security law is too troublesome.
Zhao Xu nodded slightly, then looked at Wang Anshi again, "What does Xueshi Wang think?"
Wang Anshi said: "I think what Lu Xiaokan said is very true. Compared with the previous government offices, the Public Prosecution Law and the Taxation Department need more financial expenditures. In other counties, even if everything goes well, they can't collect so much tax, but The manpower and material resources needed are probably not much less than those of Kaifeng Mansion, and the finances need to be improved first."
Zhao Xu turned his head to look at Sima Guang again.
Sima Guangdao: "The public security law does require a lot of financial expenditure, so I don't recommend recruiting auxiliary police on a large scale like the police station, but should try to arrange some casual officials who are familiar with the law to work in the public security law , Yamen servants are transformed into policemen, tax policemen, and procuratorates. This should not be done too hastily, so as not to bring burdens to the states and counties."
Zhang Feina belongs to the courageous people of Yigao, who dares to recruit 1 auxiliary police in the local area first, this is simply a gamble, if the salary cannot be paid, the auxiliary police may become an insurgent army, and then become a forbidden army.
Sima Guang's money is far less than Wang Anshi's, but saving money is definitely top-notch. He can also see that the public security law really needs to burn money, so it's better to use some idle officials. Anyway, they usually have to pay them, that is, pay a little more, and, Transferring the officials who are idle in the capital to pay for the local finance can also reduce the burden on the central government.
In fact, the finances in many places are good, but due to the current shipping costs, as long as they are shipped to the capital, a large part of them will be lost in the middle.
Zhao Xu nodded and said, "That's right! Without money, it's hard to popularize the public prosecutor's law."
Zhao Bian said: "However, many problems have arisen during this implementation process. If there is no public prosecutor's law, I am afraid that these problems cannot be dealt with."
Money first, or law first.
It's like a chicken laying an egg.
Wang Anshi immediately said: "I suggest that this recruitment law be implemented on the entire Jingdong Road first. If it is as Prime Minister Zhao said, the court can make adjustments."
The implication is that if you can't do it, then I will send you to the Public Security Bureau, Law and Tax Department.
And having put it this way, even if there is a problem at that time, it will not be a problem with the New Deal, but a problem with the administration of officials.
Zhao Xu understood, nodded and said: "Just according to Wang Xueshi's intention, first implement the recruitment law on Jingdong Road."
In fact, he will not wait for judicial reform, not to mention Sima Guang's slow-moving character, the current finances are the key, and compared with the law, he is more urgent to improve finances.At the beginning, he was willing to promote judicial reform, but also to rectify the administration of officials and improve finances.
Finances are finances!
At this time, the admonisher Chen Qing stood up and said, "Your Majesty, recently many officials in the Northwest have impeached Zuo Zangku Deputy Envoy Zhong Er for arrogating military power and enslaving soldiers."
Immediately another official stood up and said: "The reason why Zhong Er is lawless is entirely because of His Majesty's connivance with him. Back then, he disobeyed the edict and sent troops without authorization. After being exposed by Yanzhou Guard Commander Lu Shen, His Majesty not only did not punish Zhong Er severely." Hey, instead of transferring Lu Shen to Qinzhou, if things go on like this, I'm afraid that the Northwest General will become defiant and refuse to listen to the imperial court's orders."
Zhao Xu looked displeased and said: "At that time, I also punished Zhong Er, but later, when the Northwest was employing people, so I used Zhong Er again, so where does this indulgence come from?"
A large number of admonishers immediately stood up and talked about it from various angles, from law to politics, from politics to military, from military to finance.
It seems that if Zhong Er is not punished, the country will perish.
Zhao Xu was also speechless.
But this was really commonplace in the court of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Wen Yanbo also stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the trial of this case was indeed too hasty, and I also suggest a retrial."
Zhao Xu frowned and said, "But it's a case that happened a few years ago, so there's no need to go through a lot of trouble."
Sima Guang immediately stood up and said, "Almost every case in the Criminal Trial Court was done a few years ago. This law is unfair. It should be reiterated that this is the court's law."
The Court of Justice is undoubtedly the most qualified to say this, because that's what the Court of Justice does.
Almost all ministers said they wanted to reiterate the case.
In fact, this matter has been fermenting for a long time, and the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty have already reached a tacit understanding, so it must be reiterated, and today is just a formality.
Zhao Xu pretended to be depressed, hesitated for a while, and then said: "Okay, since you all said so, then I will reiterate the case according to your wishes, but no matter what the result of this trial is, it cannot be brought up again in the future. .”
"My minister obeys."
The ministers spoke in unison.
Sima Guang immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the case of private salt in Xuzhou, which was heard by the Kaifeng government not long ago, aroused heated discussions among the people, and it also shows that there are many shortcomings in the salt administration of Jiezhou. Yanzheng, if His Majesty agrees, why not hand over this case to Hezhong Mansion for trial."
Zhao Xu nodded and said, "But I don't know who Bachelor Sima plans to recommend to build a public security law in Hezhong Mansion?"
Sima Guang said, "Zhang Fei, doctor of the Imperial College."
Before I could even say the reason, almost all the ministers in the palace stood up to express their support.
No reason!
Just him.
Just let him go.
Hey. Let this kid harm others, or be harmed by others.
The corners of Zhao Xu's mouth twitched slightly, he suppressed a smile, and said to Sima Guang: "The Jury will be solely responsible for this matter."
"My minister obeys."
(End of this chapter)