At this time, the newly established printing shop.
Before, Wei Cheng had asked Shengtou to be exposed to movable type printing in advance. Although the time was tight, it was no problem to print a booklet. After three days of hard work, the first batch of two thousand copies of the "Dragon and Tiger List of the Great Han Dynasty" had just been printed.
It caused a sensation, not only did many people see it, but also many people bought it.
After many vendors saw the business opportunities, they followed the newsboys selling the "Dragon and Tiger List of the Great Han Dynasty", or simply bought them with large sums of money, and contacted the printing house through various methods, hoping to purchase the next batch of books.
Zhongtou was just a carpenter and hunter, and he had no knowledge of business, so he had no choice but to seek help from Wei Cheng.
When Wei Cheng and others hurried over, the door of the printing shop was already crowded with people.
Wei Cheng walked through the crowd under the protection of Xu Chu and others. After entering the printing shop, he saw several stewards of the Wei family arguing fiercely. "The second master is here."
"I've met the second master.'
Wei Cheng nodded towards them, then looked at Cheng Tou and asked, "What's going on?"
With an innocent look on his face, Zhengtou pointed at the stewards of the Wei family and said, "They asked for thousands of new books as soon as they arrived. As they talked, they started to argue. I couldn't hold them back."
Wei Cheng frowned. The printing shop was one of his most important plans next. If the people of the Wei family dared to cause trouble here, he wouldn't mind killing a chicken to scare the monkeys.
At this time, one of the short and fat stewards, if Liu, Guan, and Zhang were here, they would definitely find that this person had a relationship with them. Yes, this short and fat steward is the fat man from the Wei caravan that appeared in Youzhou.
The steward is quite famous in Youzhou. "Second Master, forgive me, forgive me. We didn't mean to nag Master Hao Fang (the head). We were really pressed, so we came here just to show off."
As he spoke, he squinted vaguely toward the door.
Wei Cheng looked at the stewards in front of him calmly, thinking to himself, to be able to become stewards of the Wei family, these people should not be from Meng Lang, maybe there is something hidden in them.
After pondering for a while, he whispered: "Come with me."
Wei Cheng signaled to them and took the lead into a warehouse used to store finished products.
Before entering the house, all the stewards nodded or waved to some people at the entrance of the courtyard. Obviously, they were doing it for some people outside to see.
After entering the room, Wei Cheng sat down on a low table in a leisurely manner.
"Tell me, what exactly is going on?"
The fat steward in charge bowed and said: "Second Master's book, The Great Han Dragon and Tiger List, is selling so well. If you make money, people will naturally be interested in it.
As he spoke, he took out a stack of notes from his arms and said: "This is the order we received. In just half a day, the total number of purchases from each county exceeded 10,000 copies, and
"And they have special requirements. Of course, money is not an issue." Another steward said.
Wei Cheng looked towards this man. The middle-aged steward bowed his hand, took out two pieces of paper from his arms and said, "Second Master, please take a look."
Wei Cheng took it smoothly, unfolded the paper and browsed it briefly, then said with a smile: "What does this mean? Do you want me to help him publish an autobiography?"
The middle-aged steward smiled, cupped his hands and said, "Yes or no, this man has a reputation as a chivalrous person in the green forest. Later, he used his reputation to start a business of escorting caravans, mainly to protect various caravans from being banditized.
Disaster and plunder.”
Wei Cheng nodded, probably understanding the other party's purpose.
Therefore, he said with a smile: "Is it because he is not satisfied with the status quo and wants to make the business bigger?"
The middle-aged steward looked startled, secretly thinking that he was indeed the second master, and then he raised his hand and said: "Yes, as the second master said, this person just wants to make his name through the Great Han Dragon and Tiger List printed by the second master. If
It would be best to be in the top ten, money is not an issue."
Wei Cheng chuckled, looked at Xu Chu behind him, and ordered: "Send someone to try him. If his skills are good, you can agree to his request. As for the ranking, Wei Cheng looked at the middle-aged manager and said with a smile: "Previously
Ten names is a sky-high price, I'm afraid he can't afford it."
at the same time.
Liu Bei met Zhang Fei after a long absence.
At this time, Zhang Fei happened to be watching the scene at the Wei family's residence. When he saw two people walking in the door, one of them was Liu Bei, whom he hadn't seen for a month. He was so excited that he dropped the barbell in his hand and ran over.
The sound of thumping footsteps rushed towards him. Cao Cao, who was looking around curiously, was startled. He thought it was an assassin and almost ran back without raising his legs, because all their weapons and swords were confiscated at the city gate. He
I have been cautious since entering the city.
Liu Bei had quick eyesight and quick hands. He first grabbed Cao Cao, and then scolded Zhang Fei: "Yide, don't be rude."
Zhang Fei didn't care so much, so he threw himself into Liu Bei's arms and shouted with tears in his eyes: "Brother, I miss you so much."
Cao Ca next to him felt a chill in his heart. He remembered that he had lived with Liu Bei along the way, and his anus immediately tightened.
Liu Bei was used to Zhang Fei's drunkenness. He patted Zhang Fei's back and said with emotion: "Yes, I miss you too. Since you and I became sworn brothers, this is the longest time we have been apart."
"Brother, I miss you too, I can't sleep at night." "Three people?" Cao Cao couldn't help but take two steps back.
Liu Bei asked curiously: "By the way, where is Yun Chang?"
Zhang Fei glanced at Cao Cao and said, "Second brother is in Xia County, helping Third Master Wei defend the city."
When Liu Bei heard this, he secretly murmured in his heart. He always felt that something was wrong. Speaking of which, apart from running to Luoyang and having to separate, the second and third brothers were no longer together. Was it unintentional or not?
When Liu Bei lowered his head and thought, Cao Cao behind him couldn't wait to step forward and said: "Xuande, it's more important to visit Duke Wei first." Liu Bei was stunned for a moment, and then he thought of business.
He hurriedly pulled Zhang Fei aside and asked in a low voice: "Yide, brother, I have gained a lot from this trip south. Your Majesty has issued an order that I will fully cooperate with General Cao in recruiting new troops. If the plan goes well, the three of us will
Brother, at least he can be a supervisor and cavalry." Zhang Fei frowned slightly and said doubtfully: "The supervisor and cavalry is just a small leader, with less than 10,000 troops under his command.'
Liu Bei's expression calmed down, and he couldn't help but whispered: "Yide, remember to aim high, tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, that is not what we can covet now, be careful if Cao Mengde hears it, he will be used as the conscript this time.
The leader."
Zhang Fei looked over Liu Bei's head towards Cao Cao and said angrily: "Just him?"
Liu Bei hurriedly grabbed Zhang Fei's arm and warned: "Listen carefully, the future of you and my three brothers all depends on this person. Don't offend him impulsively, otherwise my three brothers will waste a few more years. Brother, I
I’m already thirty this year.”
"This.
Zhang Fei always felt uncomfortable. He looked at Liu Bei in front of him and frowned and asked: "Brother, I don't understand. Didn't we agree that when you come back from Luoyang, you will go to the county recommended by the young master and become the county magistrate?"
, I think Xia County is good, and my second brother happens to be there too."
Hearing this, Liu Bei opened his mouth first. After hesitating for a while, he raised his head and said, "Yide, now one hundred thousand white wave troops are marching south towards Luoyang. This is only one chance. If you and I, three brothers, are successful in escorting them, a mere county magistrate can still do it."
Isn’t it easily accessible?”
Zhang Fei stared at Liu Bei in front of him, his eyebrows tightened, and he sighed: "Brother, change."