"It's okay to say it, Mr. Liu! As long as Liu can do it, I will never refuse."
Hearing that Li Mo had another request, Liu Ping hurriedly responded.
"Okay! To be honest...if we sign a book contract, from now on this white linen paper...your shop can only be used by my Mo Ran Book Club, other book clubs..."
Li Mo stared at Liu Ping.
"Oh? This matter is simple! I can agree to Lang Jun, as long as Lang Jun's secret technique can be..."
Hearing this, Liu Ping had almost no hesitation.
Although the words Yunyi Bookstore flashed through his mind just now, what is Yunyi Bookstore in the face of such a huge business? Moreover, Liu Yichuan of Yunyi Bookstore has been unsold in the past two days. Will we cooperate in the future?
It will be all right.
The most important thing is that he also knows the reason why Moran Publishing House moved out of the West Market.
The two bookstores are having a big holiday. Since they chose Moran Bookstore, they can no longer interact with Yunyi Bookstore. No one wants to offend the big customers in their hands and make friends with small customers?
"Boss Liu is really happy!"
Li Mo was certain in his heart.
In this case, unless Jiang Yunyi transfers paper from Xidu in the future, otherwise...
"By the way, Lang Jun, I also want to discuss something with Lang Jun?"
After a pause, Liu Ping thought for a moment and said.
"Boss Liu, please speak!"
"I wonder if Li Langjun can ask the Xuanyang Zifang family to sell Journey to the West after he has a large number of manuscripts?"
"Xuanyang Zhifang Family?"
"Well! Lang Jun only needs to give Xuanyang Paper Factory a price for as many manuscripts as Xuanyang Paper Factory charges... and the price of the white linen paper Xuanyang Paper Factory provides to Lang Jun will be 30% lower than the market price.
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Liu Ping expressed his plan.
Just when Li Mo said that the manuscripts could be supplied in large quantities, he had this idea.
Of course, if the other party disagrees, there is nothing we can do. We can only say that Xuanyang Paper Factory has no hope of making this money.
"so?"
Li Mo couldn't help but take a second look at Liu Ping. This man was really shrewd.
Liu Ping's idea is actually similar to that of a publisher on Earth. Whether the copies are sold to Luoyang, the western capital, or Yangzhou, etc., they have nothing to do with Moran Publishing House. The publishing house only uses its own money. In this way, Xuanyang Paper Factory makes a profit
The money from the market and white linen paper, and the Muran Bookstore no longer has the worry of selling copies.
"Then...how much does Boss Liu plan to offer?"
After coming back to his senses, Li Mo asked.
In fact, it is absolutely possible to do this. Only by making money together can we go a long way. Moreover, Mo Ran Publishing House currently does not have the strength to sell manuscripts to the entire Tang Dynasty. Liu Ping is different. He has been in the paper business for many years and must have his own channels. Both parties must have their own channels.
Cooperation is a win-win situation.
"Each book is five hundred articles, what do you think of it, Mr. Lang?"
Seeing that Li Mo did not refuse, Liu Ping was overjoyed, thought about it, and said.
"Okay, then it's settled!"
Li Mo calculated the cost.
If movable type printing is used, the biggest expense for copying is white linen paper. Liu Ping also supplies paper at a 30% discount, so the cost is only 150 fen at best. In this way, the bookstore still earns 350 fen.
"Mr. Sir, please, can we...can sign the contract now?"
Liu Ping was overjoyed when he saw Li Mo nodding.
Just now he silently calculated an account. The Legend of Journey to the West should be sold for about one tael of silver in the market. Excluding transportation and other costs, each copy of Xuanyang Paper Shop should be able to earn about three hundred coins, which is comparable to that of white linen paper.
Profits are much higher.
It's serious big business.
Since it is a big business, it is natural to decide it in advance to avoid unnecessary complications.
"Um!"
Li Mo nodded.
This is what I'm here to talk about today, and it would be great if we could settle it.
The two sides hit it off immediately.
"Come here, get pens, ink, paper and inkstones..."
Liu Ping immediately called the boy, and it took about a stick of incense to draw up the contract. The content of the contract was what the two of them had discussed, and some details were added to it. In the end, the contract was made in two copies, and both parties signed their fingerprints carefully.
Keep the share in your hand.
"By the way, Mr. Lang...don't you know your secret technique?"
After signing the contract, Liu Ping felt reassured and a little anxious at the same time. He wished that a large number of copies of the Legend of Journey to the West would be released recently. Of course, Liu Ping also knew that this was impossible. How could he not publish the complete version of the Legend of the Journey to the West?
We have to wait until Yibo Tower finishes talking.
"As fast as one month, as slowly as two months!"
Li Mo gave the time.
The process of movable type printing is not complicated, but the technical requirements are relatively high. And this time he plans to use copper characters to make the stencils, which may be slower because it involves typesetting issues.
"So good!"
Liu Ping was delighted.
The time was earlier than he expected, and Xuanyang Paper Factory could take advantage of this time to transfer a large amount of white linen paper from other places.
.......
In this way, the two chatted for a while, and also talked about the relationship between Yibo Lou and Li Mo. Li Mo did not tell the truth, but said that he was now seeking refuge under the door of Yibo Lou. The real relationship between Yibo Lou and Li Mo was
The boss is Xue Song, and he still has to pay Xue Song monthly fees, etc.
Liu Ping firmly believed in this.
After all, he has long known the details of Moran Publishing House, so he would be a little confused if he said that Yibo Building belongs to Li Mo.
"Now that the matter has been decided, I won't disturb Boss Liu..."
After burning half a stick of incense and looking at the sky, Li Mo said goodbye.
There will be a lecture at noon today. If I go back late, it will delay things. There must be many literati and scholars coming to listen to the lecture today.
"Okay! I will come to visit Li Langjun in person some other day. It will not be too late to have a drink and talk about it."
Liu Ping didn't try to stay, he knew that Li Mo still had his own things to do.
"please"
"please"
While talking, the two walked and chatted out of the lobby.
"Boss Liu's manor is so beautifully maintained. I'm really envious of you. By the way, does Boss Liu know if there are any manors for sale nearby?"
Seeing the scenery inside the village again, Li Mo asked casually while praising it.
Whether it is from the perspective of dealing with the Anshi Rebellion in the future or from other aspects, it is definitely necessary to build a manor outside the city. The beautiful scenery here is undoubtedly a good choice.
Even if you can't afford it now, you can still inquire first.
Liu Ping has lived here for a long time and must know a lot about it.
"Oh? Mr. Lang wants to buy a manor?"
Hearing this, Liu Ping paused and stopped.
"I have this idea... but... I just need to ask around first. Purchasing a manor requires a lot of silver. I believe Boss Liu also knows my situation."
Li Mo nodded.
"Not to mention, there is a real manor three miles away from here, and the land is very cheap and it only costs about a hundred taels. You can get it with the title deed and everything, but..."
Liu Ping touched his beard, thoughtfully.
"Huh? There is such a place, but what? Boss Liu, it doesn't matter."
Upon hearing this, Li Mo immediately became interested.