"Lang Jun, you really can give it a try. It is said that the writers of other publishing houses have begun to actively prepare! And you are also a member of the Li family. As long as you get a reward, it will definitely be more than just giving it to a clerk."
After saying this, the waiter looked at Li Mo expectantly.
Two days ago, he would have never had such an idea, but since listening to his boss's Journey to the West, his confidence has greatly increased.
In other words, you can just write Journey to the West and send it to the Western Capital for reference.
Compared with the reward of a thousand taels of silver, the money from selling books can only be regarded as a small profit.
There is also the position of clerk.
Once you are given an official position, your status will undergo earth-shaking changes. Even though the scribe may only have a false name from the ninth rank without real power, he is still an official after all.
Writers from major book publishing houses have been holding back their energy this time, and some of them value the title of book official.
"this...."
Li Mo's mind sank.
The reward of silver is indeed very tempting, but now there is a big threat like An Lushan. It is definitely not a good thing to enter the palace with the identity of the Li family. It can even be said to be a sheep entering the tiger's mouth. How could An Lushan watch helplessly as the children of the Li family do this?
Be bigger and stronger?
Even now, An Lushan's forces may have secretly targeted Li family members.
The safest thing is to develop your strength secretly and try not to expose yourself to the public.
As for the novel?
In this regard, Li Mo is quite confident.
It doesn't matter if the imperial concubine doesn't like Journey to the West. There are works like "The Legend of Yingying" and "Dream of Red Mansions" that are designed to make girls cry. She will definitely be addicted to them.
The emperor only favors Concubine Yang, and the amount of silver reward must start with a thousand taels!
what to do?
For a time, Li Mo became more and more confused.
Sending books to Xidu? Safety is an issue.
Not going?
It's a pity to see a business that could make you a lot of money slip away.
If you get a thousand taels of silver, you will have the first capital for your rise. With a thousand taels of silver, you can already buy a large manor outside Dongdu City.
"Mr. Lang...why are you hesitating? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
The waiter couldn't help but said when he saw the hesitation on Li Mo's face.
"Sending books to the palace is possible to get a reward of silver, and you may also become a scribe...but..."
Li Mo paced back and forth and did not tell the real reason for his hesitation. But the moment he turned around and saw the clerk, his eyes lit up and he suddenly had a bold idea.
"Xiaohai, what would you think if you were asked to take the manuscript to Xidu and send it for reference?"
He said this.
"Ah? Shall I give you a book?"
As soon as these words came out, not only the waiter was stunned, but Xue Song who was lying on the bed was also stunned.
"That's right, I'll write the manuscript and send it in your name. Then it will be said that the book was written by you."
The more Li Mo thought about it, the more he felt that this idea was feasible.
In this way, you can earn reward money and avoid being exposed.
In my memory, the boy's name was Zhao Hai. He was born into a poor and wealthy family, and he knew how to write. He was taken in because he was honest and loyal. Otherwise, he would not be the only one left in the book club when it was in such a state.
"Mr. Lang, how can this be done? It's absolutely impossible."
Surprisingly, as soon as Li Mo finished speaking, two voices sounded at the same time, one was from Zhao Hai and the other was from Xue Song.
"Lang Jun, have you ever thought about what if this guy takes the manuscript and ends up getting a reward and becoming an official, but doesn't recognize Lang Jun?"
The next moment, Xue Song spoke again.
Since he recognized his master, he has been thinking about Li Mo wholeheartedly and regards himself as a member of the book club.
"You...I, Zhao Hai, am that kind of person? And...it's not your turn as an outsider to judge the affairs of our book club!"
Zhao Hai wanted to reject Li Mo. He also knew what he would get by delivering books, but he should be the one to tell Li Mo about this, not the guy lying on the bed.
"I'm not qualified?"
Xue Song glanced at his master Li Mo,
"In order to repay Langjun for saving my life, I have made an oath to recognize Langjun as my master. I will serve Langjun for the rest of my life. How can I be unqualified? But you...last night said that Langjun rescued an ungrateful scholar.
Who knows if you will be like that scholar after becoming a scribe?
In terms of qualifications, I'm afraid you are not qualified to participate in this matter."
He said again.
"Ah? You accept Mr. Lang as your master?"
Zhao Hai was stunned.
He knows what it means to recognize his master. He can leave as a clerk if he doesn't want to work anymore, but recognizing his master means that the next three generations may respect his master.
It seemed that this Xue Song was really a man, and I couldn't help but feel a little admiration in my heart.
"What? Don't believe it? If you don't believe it, you can ask Mr. Lang!"
Xue Song, let’s talk again.
"Okay...can you accept Lang Jun as your master? Can't I? Lang Jun's kindness in taking you in back then is comparable to saving a life."
I admire and admire in my heart,
But Zhao Hai looked at the slight disdain in Xue Song's eyes and couldn't help but feel dissatisfied. How could he let this guy look down on him? What's more, he was the one who taught him a lesson about the scholar last night. He was such an ungrateful person.
people?
If so, I would have left the book club long ago instead of persisting until now.
In the past, it was just a matter of form.
Having said that,
Zhao Hai actually turned around and knelt on one knee on the ground, bit his finger with his teeth, smeared the blood between his eyebrows, and raised four fingers!
"Mr. Lang, Zhao Hai is willing to serve you all your life. If you violate this oath, you will be struck by five thunders from heaven!"
"Little sea....."
Li Mo paused, this was sudden.
"I hope my husband will fulfill my wish!"
Zhao Hai said again with a firm face.
"Mr. Lang, since Zhao Hai has made a blood oath, just pretend that I didn't say anything about asking him to go to Xidu to deliver books for rewards."
Seeing this,
Xue Song raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said.
That's right, only in this way can he rest assured that making an oath is no joke. He would not dare to break it even if he gave Zhao Hai a hundred courages.
"Xiao Hai, get up quickly. You and I have been dependent on each other for a long time. We just need to continue to make a living together from now on."
After Li Mo nodded slightly to Xue Song, he helped Zhao Hai up. He knew that Xue Song had good intentions and would not blame him. Moreover, Zhao Hai had made a blood oath, so he could trust him to do some things in the future.
"Xiaohai thanked the master!"
While getting up, Zhao Hai glanced at Xue Song again, his eyes seemed to say, from now on I will also be the master's attendant, and I will be qualified to participate in more things, not much worse than you.
"Xiaohai, what about going to Xidu to deliver books for appreciation..."
After a pause, Li Mo said again.
"Master, Xiaohai is willing to go! Everything will be subject to the master's arrangements."
Zhao Hai did not hesitate anymore and bowed to agree.
He declined before because he did not want to receive favors for no reason, but now that he has recognized his master, all things must be done according to his master's requirements.
"Okay! Once things stabilize here and I write the transcript, you can go to Xidu to deliver the book!"
Li Mo nodded.
"Li Langjun...Li Langjun..."
Just when Zhao Hai wanted to say something more, several voices suddenly came from outside the door.
