Chapter 1 'The Biography of Liu Yi' became popular first
"Lang Jun, more than 100 manuscripts of "The Biography of Liu Yi" newly published by Yunyi Bookstore, each with 300 words, have been snapped up by the literati and ladies!"
"The Legend of Liu Yi? Is it the story of the dragon girl and the scholar?"
Li Mo looked at the envious young boy in front of him and couldn't help but frown.
I couldn't help but think to myself:
"Shouldn't it? Liu Yichuan appeared in the Zhenyuan year, but now it is only the ninth year of Tianbao! Is this Tang Dynasty different from the historical one?"
One day ago, Li Mo came to this ancient world and was the concubine of Li Ye's seventh son, Li Chen.
Li Ye is the younger brother of the current emperor Li Longji. He has a total of eleven sons. Among them, the first four sons were granted the title of king by the current emperor, while the remaining seven sons lost their title. When they arrived at Li Mo's father Li Chen, they were only allocated two palaces.
Li Mo, who was born as a concubine two years ago, left Chang'an, the western capital, with a hundred copper coins and came to Luoyang, the eastern capital, to set up a new business.
Because he loved poetry and poetry, he did not buy a family property with the money he earned, but instead opened a bookstore named Moran in the Western City of Dongdu to make a living.
Unexpectedly, hobbies are hobbies, and making a living is making a living!
By the time Li Mo traveled through time, the bookstore was on the verge of closing, and there was only one clerk left in the store. All he owned were the manuscripts of various poetry collections, songs, and poems that had almost piled up in the shop.
"Who is the author of "The Biography of Liu Yi"?"
After coming back to his senses, Li Mo asked hurriedly.
After arriving here, Li Mo can be sure that he does not have a golden finger like other time travellers. The only thing that has changed is that his memory has almost reached a heaven-defying level. As long as he carefully considers the things on the earth, he can actually retell them exactly as they were.
come out.
But these do not guarantee that he can live peacefully here.
As a distant relative and a concubine, the words "imperial relative" have little to do with him. But according to history, the famous Anshi Rebellion may break out in the next few years.
An Lushan hates the Li clan members extremely and does not care whether he is a member of the Li clan or not, he will definitely be defeated.
It's okay for the Li clan in power, they have soldiers and food, but what about him?
There is only one bookstore on the verge of bankruptcy and one clerk.
However, it is useless to think so much. The top priority is to revitalize the bookstore in hand. Otherwise, it will be difficult to make a living, let alone deal with the Anshi Rebellion in a few years.
"He is the new gentleman recruited by Yunyi Book Club, his name is Mr. Chaowei!"
The boy thought for a moment and sighed.
I remember that Mo Ran Bookstore had recruited many gentlemen at the time, but the poems, lyrics, and rhymes that they wrote were of no interest to the legends. In the end, they could only hand-copy some limericks and compile some unofficial histories to make ends meet.
"Mr. Chaowei?"
Li Mo's heart skipped a beat. He was already sure that this era might be 99% similar to the Tianbao period in history, but it was definitely not the same.
"The Biography of Liu Yi" is indeed written by Li Chaowei, but this matter was made decades in advance.
Will the Anshi Rebellion be brought forward in a few years?
It's really hard to say.
"Li Langjun!"
Just when Li Mo wanted to ask for some specific details, and even had a fantasy in his heart, maybe this "Liu Yi Biography" was not the other Liu Yi Biography and he was overthinking it, a voice came from outside the bookstore.
"Why!"
When he responded, he calmly looked at the person coming. Li Mo couldn't help but groan in his heart, and the waiter didn't dare to raise his head again.
The visitor was a man in his fifties, wearing a blue embroidered robe, with a slightly raised moustache and a very handsome appearance.
"Mr. Xu is here! Please sit down quickly."
The visitor's name is Xu Shan, and he is the owner of this shop. Li Mo is just a tenant.
"Li Langjun, can the rent of the book club be settled?"
After Xu Shan entered the bookstore, he calmly found a seat and sat down, feeling like a master.
Today happens to be the beginning of the month, the time for routine rent payment.
"The rent... Mr. Xu, do you think it's okay at the end of the month?"
Li Mo scratched his head.
"At the end of the month? Li Langjun, I have already asked you to delay it for two months because you come from the Li Mansion in the Western Capital. If you delay it any longer, I'm afraid it won't be right! Besides, the monthly rent of 600 yuan is not enough.
Many, in the same bookstore, the newly published "Liu Yi Biography" from Yunyi Bookstore can sell for 300 copies."
Hearing this, Xu Shan frowned and said disdainfully.
Although he called Li Mo the son of Li Mansion in the Western Capital, he did not give Li Mo much face. Now Li Mo only has a status that exempts him from corvee taxes. In other respects, he is no different from a commoner.
Even if you want to be an official, you have to take the imperial examination.
"Don't worry, Mr. Xu, Xiaosheng will pay back the rent owed as well as this month's rent at the end of this month! How about that?"
Li Mo smiled bitterly.
He has just adapted to this identity, and even if he wants to find a solution, it will take time. At present, the book club has less than a hundred copper coins left in its books, and he can't pay the rent even if he wants to.
"Pay it back at the end of the month? Li Langjun said the same thing last month. I must give an explanation today."
Xu Shan glanced at Li Mo, shook his sleeves, and said very forcefully without forgetting to mutter,
"We are both bookstores, so why is there such a big difference? If I had known better, I might as well have rented the shop to Butcher Zhang!"
With such an attitude, he seemed to be determined not to leave unless he paid me today.
Seeing this,
Li Mo thought that it would be impossible not to give Xu Shan an explanation today. He thought about it and said:
"This... this... I would like to ask Mr. Xu for your convenience. Xiaosheng is willing to sign a written note. If it is not paid by the end of the month, Xiaosheng is willing to leave the bookstore. How about leaving these manuscripts to Mr. Xu?"
"Oh? Keep all these manuscripts?"
Hearing this, Xu Shan's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but take a look at the pile of books. He felt that there were at least a thousand books. No matter how bad these manuscripts were, it was still possible to sell them for a penny each and use them as toilet paper.
If it's enough for three months' rent, you might still have some money left over, so you won't suffer a loss.
"Um!"
Li Mo nodded.
As long as he could buy time, he believed that he could accomplish something in a month.
After all, even "The Legend of Liu Yi" has become popular. He has all kinds of legends in his mind. The novel is much more exciting than the "Legend of Liu Yi" and should be in line with the taste of this dynasty.
"Then... let's be honest, you can't sell these manuscripts at low prices before the end of the month!"
Xu Shan hesitated for a moment and pointed to the bookcase, as if he was afraid that Li Mo would dispose of these manuscript donations in advance and run away.
"This is natural! It will not be sold cheaply, it will only be sold at the original price."
"Okay, it's a deal!"
"Xiaohai, get the pen and ink!"
Li Mo didn't waste any time, and immediately asked the clerk to get pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and wrote down the documents and conditions.
"Li Langjun, let's meet again at the end of the month!"
Xu Shan took the receipt, read it carefully twice without any further entanglement, and then left the book club.
This era pays great attention to the spirit of contract. Once you sign a document and go back on it, the consequences will be very serious, and even the road guide will not be issued, which is more serious than being on the credit blacklist.
"Mr. Lang, if you can't pay the monthly payment at the end of January, do you really want to give these manuscripts to him? This is your hard work for many years!"
This way,
As soon as Xu Shan stepped out of the club door, the waiter hurriedly came up to him and said with a sad look on his face,
It is true to worry about Li Mo, and it is also true to worry about myself.
Once the book club closes, he will need to find another way out.
"Years of hard work?"
Li Mo glanced at the manuscripts and couldn't help but smile bitterly and shake his head.
"Ode to Shepherd", "Ode to Shepherd", "Biography of Second Aunt Wang", "Those Things About Widow Zhang"... I don't know what this guy was thinking before, but the manuscripts are all filled with this kind of stuff.
Can anyone watch?
In the Tang Dynasty, those who were interested in manuscripts were either educated idlers, scholars, poets, and young men from wealthy families. Women in the boudoir also relied on this to pass the time. If you get some sheep herders, who would be interested in herding cattle?
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"Don't worry, I will definitely pay it back at the end of the month! Xiaohai, go and prepare some more paper!"
After coming back to his senses, Li Mo spoke.
The clerks in the bookstore are all literate. In addition to doing daily chores, they also need to copy the original manuscript.
Just now,
When Xu Shan came to ask for rent, he already had an idea in his mind. As long as he implemented this idea, it should not be difficult to earn enough rent.