Time passed and the night got darker. Everyone else in Yibo Building had fallen asleep. Li Mo and Zhao Hai did not rest.
Under the oil lamp, the master and the servant wrote vigorously and kept writing the manuscript.
Later today, two rolls of white linen paper were delivered in advance from Xuanyang Paper Mill.
In this way, more copies of the subsequent plots can be sold tomorrow. After several consecutive days of reading, Journey to the West has reached the plot of Liusha River. As long as the Sha Monk is collected, the stage of fighting monsters and demons can be officially entered and the journey to the West begins.
However, at this time, Li Mo was not writing the complete version of Journey to the West. The cover of the manuscript had the three characters "The Story of the Stone" clearly written on it.
Without it,
Although everything is developing in a good direction, relying on this strength is far from enough, especially the court is still blank.
He had not forgotten the matter of Xidu sending books for appreciation, and he calculated that time was approaching.
In the past two days, Li Mo finished writing the follow-up copy of Journey to the West and started writing Dream of Red Mansions. The progress was very fast.
This time,
Li Mo planned to let Zhao Hai go alone, and there would be a show before that, causing a break between master and servant.
After all, this book is read by Concubine Yang. Once Concubine Yang really likes Dream of Red Mansions, given how much the emperor loves Concubine Yang, the final reward will definitely be more than a small ninth-grade clerk. Maybe the position will be higher, plus An
Lushan recognized Concubine Yang as his godmother again, and he must be doing all kinds of things to please Concubine Yang in disguise at this moment.
It is inevitable that there will be intersections between the two sides.
Therefore, only in this way can he insert his own people into the government without knowing it, and An Lushan will not notice him.
In the past few days, in addition to giving lectures, he was also secretly inquiring about An Lushan's movements. The more he inquired, the colder Li Mo felt. Various signs indicated that An Lushan in this world was more ambitious and powerful, and it would be sooner or later to launch a coup.
thing.
In this case, we need to deal with it more carefully.
"Xiao Hai, the manuscript will be finished in two days. Are you ready?"
While writing, Li Mo asked.
"Master, it's ready!"
Hearing this, Zhao Hai nodded heavily.
He had known about Li Mo's plan for a long time. Of course, it was only known to the two of them. Even Erhou and the others didn't know about it.
"Well, when the time comes, the acting must be more realistic, and no one can see any flaws."
Li Mo put down his pen and stretched his wrist.
"Don't worry, Master, no one will find any flaws."
Zhao Haidao.
Although he didn't know why his master did this, he had made a blood oath to do whatever his master arranged, and he would not hesitate at all.
"Be more flexible after arriving in Xidu, and... on the way to Xidu, be sure to memorize the general plot of "The Story of the Stone" to avoid problems later."
"Um!"
"Master, after I left...this side of the book club..."
Zhao Hai also put down the pen in his hand and said worriedly.
"It's okay. Brother Xue will recruit some guys tomorrow. There should be enough manpower!"
Li Mo waved his hand, indicating that Zhao Hai was worried. He knew what Zhao Hai was thinking, but having said that, once the movable type printing and engraving blocks were completed, he really needed to find a few more loyal subordinates. After all, movable type printing was the future.
The key to making money must not be spread easily.
"Master, if that's not possible, please ask Brother Xue to go to the market in Dongshikou. The people there are all slaves. If you are lucky, you can meet a lot of literate people. Although it will cost more money, once you buy it back,
Those slaves are yours, use them however you want!"
Zhao Hai has been with Li Mo for a long time and knows the problems that the book club is facing now.
"Human market?"
Li Mo's mind moved.
In the Tang Dynasty, various types of people had distinct hierarchies, and some were born slaves.
These people are either the children of slaves of some wealthy families or were sold to lowly status. They have no human rights, let alone take part in the imperial examinations, etc. They cannot even ride horses on the streets... They are destined to be slaves all their lives.
.
Moreover, they are loyal to their master and will not betray them. Once they do, they will end up very miserable.
Over time, the dignitaries would sell or buy these slaves according to their own needs, forming a human market.
Although Zhao Hai, Xue Song and others swore to be his lifelong attendants, their natures were different.
They still have civilian citizenship, can serve as officials, and can serve as officials in the court. They are just serving him.
If you think about it carefully, it might be a good idea.
"Let Brother Xue take a walk in the market tomorrow."
........
No words were spoken all night, and the next day,
When the morning market first opened, Li Mo made arrangements for Xue Song about recruiting people at the market, then left Yibo Building and went to Xuanhe Village in the east of the city alone.
It was an hour later when we arrived at the place.
At this moment, Liu Ping, the owner of Xuanhe Village, and his two servants were already waiting at the spot. Accompanying him was an old man in his sixties who looked in very bad condition.
"Mr. Lang, this is the old friend I mentioned yesterday, boss Su Jingsu, who runs an embroidery workshop."
When he saw Li Mo, Liu Ping hurriedly introduced him.
His attitude was even better than yesterday... Obviously, he should have also heard about Shi Mo.
"Li Mo has met Boss Su!"
Li Mo handed over his hand and didn't ask any questions. He came here today just to take a look at the house. Business was more important.
"I have met Li Langjun."
Su Jing also returned the gift with his hand.
"Then... Mr. Lang, please come this way?"
Liu Ping made a gesture of invitation.
"please!"
The land east of Dongdu City is very wide. The three of them walked and chatted. After about three sticks of incense, they arrived at the foot of a mountain.
"Mr. Lang, through the dense forest in front is where Boss Su's manor is."
Liu Ping stopped and pointed into the distance.
"oh?"
Li Mo looked around and saw that the dense forest in front was lush and lush. Next to the dense forest was a small river. There was a flat land on the hillside behind the dense forest. Several corridors could be vaguely seen, which must be Su Jing's manor.
Not to mention how it was inside the manor, Li Mo was very satisfied with the terrain and scenery.
There is a small river and dense forest in front of it, and there are towering mountains behind it. The flat land just looks like a figure. It would be difficult to find it if someone didn't lead the way.
While thinking about it, the three of them entered the dense forest.
Once you enter the dense forest, it's a different scene.
A road paved with bluestones appeared in front of the three of them. The stone road was very wide and could accommodate cars and horses. Unfortunately, no one had been around to take care of it all year round. The bluestone road was already covered with all kinds of weeds and moss.
, the branches and vines extending from the trees on both sides are densely covered above the stone road, making it even more lonely and dilapidated.
The forest was quite dense, and after walking for half a stick of incense, a road with stone steps appeared at the end of the stone road.
"Mr. Lang, go up the stone steps. In front of you is the manor."
Seeing this, Liu Ping breathed a sigh of relief and said.
