Zhang San had previously asked Zhang Dazhuang to make an iron trumpet. At this time, Zhang San was holding it in his hand. He, Fang Yiai and others were standing in front of the bookstore. In front of them, there was a strip of red silk with a big red flower tied in the middle.
"Those who come from the south or the north, don't miss it if you pass by. Sanwei Bookstore is officially opened in Chang'an today!" Zhang San stood among several people holding a loudspeaker and shouted loudly.
"I'll go, what's so loud?" Changsun Chong said, covering his ears.
"I found someone to make the speaker." Zhang San said with a smile.
Zhang San saw that many people were attracted by his shout, pointing and talking around the door of the bookstore.
"Now let us cut the ribbon together and congratulate Sanwei Bookstore on its grand opening."
After Zhang San finished speaking, he put down the speaker and took out a pair of scissors. Fang Yiai and others also took the same scissors and followed Zhang San's example to cut the ribbon in front of them.
A few people still don't understand the purpose of doing this. They asked Zhang San and said that it was to get some luck, and they could just do it anyway.
People arranged by Chang Sun Chong and Yuchi Baolin were distributing leaflets in the crowd. Many people were very excited holding the leaflets in their hands, and then carefully folded them and put them in their arms.
Paper is a good thing these days, and it is also paper with words printed on it. Although I am illiterate, the words are neatly arranged, which is really beautiful. This is the first time for many people to see this thing, so they put it away as a treasure, for fear of
was taken back again.
"What, you can borrow books for free, is it true?"
Many people had expressions of disbelief when they heard the servant who handed out the leaflet introduce the contents of the flyer. They could also borrow books for free, which was the first time in history.
"From time to time, a gentleman will teach people how to read and explain articles in the bookstore?"
"Oh my God, my son has long wanted to study and learn to read. Now it's better. He finally has a place to study."
A passerby shouted excitedly when he heard what was advertised on the flyer.
"Coming to Chang'an is indeed the right thing to do. I finally have a book to read."
A young man wearing a patchwork shirt held a flyer and clenched his fists excitedly.
"It is said that there will be a lottery today for darts, and the prizes are very generous!" someone else said.
"Excuse me, in this recharge activity, can you really become a member by recharging 100 yuan? Then you can borrow books for free in the future?"
A young man dressed as a scholar came to shopkeeper Sun and asked.
"Yes, sir, but even if you are not a member, you can borrow and read books for free, but you can't take them out of the bookstore. As for members, you can enjoy more bookstore benefits. Not only can you take books out of the bookstore to read, but you can also have them when buying books.
20% off discount, in addition to..."
Shopkeeper Sun introduced each and every welfare activity of the bookstore to the people who came for consultation, which made people feel excited.
"Isn't this a lie? How can there be such a good thing in the world? Maybe it's just to make money." Someone questioned.
"That's right, don't be fooled. Businessmen are all profit-oriented, and it won't be that simple."
"Haha, you guys are right, but it also depends on who runs this shop. Does Mr. Zhang from Wannian County know?" Shopkeeper Sun was not angry and said with a smile.
"Is this the person who wrote the song "The Road Is Difficult"?" asked a scholar who had participated in the Qujiang Poetry Society.
"Exactly, and if you look over there, there are not only Zhang County men, but also Sun Chong, the eldest son of Zhao Guogong's family, the second son of Fang Xiang's family, and that one is the eldest son of Lu Guogong's family..."
Shopkeeper Sun pointed at Chang Sun Chong, and Fang Yiai and others introduced him.
"So, who cares about your little money."
"This is 100 cents. I want to become a member."
After hearing Shopkeeper Sun's introduction, a scholar who was already excited immediately took out 100 Wen and said.
"Okay, you go there, there are people there who specialize in registration."
Shopkeeper Sun said with a smile.
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"Uncle Kong, why are you here? Come in quickly." Fang Yiai said unexpectedly when she suddenly saw Kong Yingda in the crowd.
"Why, I'm not welcome?" Kong Yingda stroked his beard and said with a smile.
"How dare you, please come in quickly." Fang Yiai bowed and saluted.
"The name of this bookstore and the couplets on both sides are very interesting. Who wrote it?" Kong Yingda asked as he walked.
"This is all written by Zhang San. You can ask him later, he is inside." Fang Yiai said.
"Oh!" Kong Yingda was very surprised. The character didn't look like Zhang San's.
"Xiaosan, come quickly, Kong Jijiu is here." Fang Yiai came in and called.
At this time, Zhang San was at the disc where the darts were being shot. When he heard the sound, he looked back and saw Kong Yingda coming. He hurriedly asked the guy next to him to take charge of the affairs here. He came to Kong Yingda and saluted and said: "I have seen Kong Jijiu."
, I was a little busy just now, so I was lazy."
"Hahaha, you're so polite, Mr. Zhang County. I came here uninvited, but it's a nuisance." Kong Yingda replied.
"Don't you dare. It's my honor to be able to come to Kong Jijiu. It also makes our bookstore shine." Zhang San invited Kong Yingda to sit down in the reading room inside.
"I was passing by here next morning and saw how lively it was, so I came to take a look. Your bookstore will become famous in Chang'an after today." Kong Yingda said to Zhang San with a smile.
"By your kind words, if there is nothing to do with Kong Jiji in the future, you are welcome to come and sit in the bookstore at any time."
"I just saw that the name of your bookstore is 'Sanwei' and the couplets next to it are very interesting. Are these what you thought?" Kong Yingda asked.
"Yes, I was inspired by this, and later I asked the prime minister to find someone to write it down for me and use it as a doorman." Zhang San replied.
"Uncle Kong, please chat with Zhang San first, and I'll go outside to take a look." Fang Yiai sat aside and watched the two of them talking and laughing, then stood up and said.
"Okay, you go about your business, I'll talk to Mr. Zhang County," Kong Yingda said.
"Shall I take you to visit our bookshop?" Zhang San said to Kong Yingda.
"Okay, I feel that your bookstore is very different from other stores." Kong Yingda said after looking at the layout of the bookstore.
"You guys are just idle and thinking about it; the reading room where we are sitting is prepared for those who come to borrow books. In the future, several teachers will be invited to give lectures here from time to time, for those who are from poor families.
, but there is little hope for those who are eager to study." Zhang San introduced.
"That's a good idea. On behalf of all the people in the world who are eager to learn, I would like to thank you for your kind deed." Kong Yingda solemnly saluted Zhang San.
"I don't dare to take it seriously. The boy, Fang Yiai, and the others are just busy working in vain. I don't know how long it will last." Zhang San said modestly.
"I also saw the welfare policies you promoted at the door. I felt very good. What you are doing is a great good thing that will contribute to the country. You must continue to do it well. If you encounter anything in the future, you can tell me. I am in Shilin
We still have some say in the matter," Kong Yingda encouraged.
"Then the boy must open the bookshop properly."
Zhang San was very happy after hearing Kong Yingda's words. With Kong Yingda's status in the scholarly community, his casual mention of the name of Sanwei Bookstore would have a greater impact than Zhang San and the others working here for half a day to promote it.
"If you don't mind, you can call me uncle just like Fang Yiai from now on. Don't be so unfamiliar and come to my house more often when you have nothing to do." Kong Yingda said.
"Okay uncle, my nephew will come to visit you in the future and ask you for some advice." Zhang San said with cupped hands.
"Hahaha, okay, let's communicate with each other." Kong Yingda said happily.
"This is the library. There are not many books at the moment. I will find ways to supplement them later. If my uncle wants to publish any books, he can contact my nephew and we will pay you the copyright fees."
Zhang San took Kong Yingda to the library area and pointed to the categorized bookshelves in front.
"Oh, you can still publish a book? What is the copyright fee?" Kong Yingda asked curiously.
"Yes, there is a printing shop behind. I will take you to visit then. The copyright fee means that if you publish a book with us, we will not charge you a penny. We will also pay you according to the value of the book, the number of words, the content, and the number of published copies.
Pay a fee."
"Oh, there is another saying. Since ancient times, publishers have paid to the printing house for publishing books. Aren't you afraid of losing money if you do the opposite?" Kong Yingda asked puzzledly.
"That's not true. I won't hide it from you. We published your books just to sell them in our Sanwei Bookstore. The money we make is the money we make from selling the books. This is also to encourage some great Confucians and scholars to write more.
Shuli said that by contributing to social and cultural development, my nephew can also get some money from it."
Zhang San said embarrassedly.
"Your idea really opened my eyes. I will tell my friends about your kind deed in the future." Kong Yingda patted Zhang San on the shoulder and said happily.
"Thank you very much, uncle." Zhang San felt happy in his heart. With Kong Yingda's recommendation, do you still worry that no one will ask him to print books in the future?
Zhang San took Kong Yingda to visit various places in the bookshop, including the printing shop at the back. When Kong Yingda saw Zhang San's demonstration of movable type printing, he was so excited that he burst into tears and exclaimed that it was incredible, and the academic development of the Tang Dynasty would be great.
