I'm writing novels in Liaozhai

I've been thinking about Guobei County before, why didn't I think of selling it elsewhere, or finding a bookseller to represent it?

His thoughts suddenly became brighter, and he gained eight points of confidence.

"Okay, then tell me, how much is the minimum silver to print a thousand copies?"

"I did some calculations just now, and the minimum charge for a thousand copies is 150 taels of silver. Of course, if you think it's too expensive, you don't have to print the picture, about 90 taels of silver is fine."

Gu Ming couldn't help but frowned: "150 taels?"

Fangzhu nodded confidently: "Yes, if you don't believe me, you can go to another store and ask, I'm afraid it will cost at least 20 taels of silver."

Gu Ming hesitated for a while, then asked weakly: "Then what if two thousand copies are printed?"

Chapter 35 The language is not surprising!

"Two thousand volumes?"

Fangzhu's eyes lit up, and he once again took the abacus and cracked it.

"Two thousand copies would be even more cost-effective. I can give you the best price, 240 taels of silver."

That is to say, the first thousand volumes need 150 taels of silver, and the next thousand volumes only need 90 taels.

Gu Ming almost couldn't resist asking how much it would take to print [-] copies.

Forget it, the meal has to be taken one bite at a time, the road has to be taken step by step, if you take a big step, be careful not to pull the egg.

"Well, let's go back and discuss it, and come back if we need to print."

"Okay, welcome to visit Bifang anytime."

After leaving the workshop, the three of them went to another one to inquire about the price, which was really a little expensive.

And the other party seems to be a little more slippery, giving people a feeling of floating.

Comparing the two, I naturally chose the first one.

only

"Xing, we don't seem to have that much money."

"Cough, I know. That Dong Sheng, is it convenient for you? Can you borrow some first?"

In the end, Dong Sheng spread his hands: "I can get twelve taels at most."

Blind!

Gu Ming sighed.

"What should I do? Or just print less"

He Yongliang lost his temper.

"No hurry, let me think about it carefully." Gu Ming waved his hand.

Obviously, printing two thousand copies is the most cost-effective now.

And Gu Ming is also confident to sell all of them, just as the shop owner said, at worst, they will be sold to other counties or Jinhua Mansion.

But this silver will not fall from the sky.

Looking for Nie Xiaoqian?

It seems a little embarrassed, like eating soft rice.

"Then think about it slowly, Dong Sheng and I will go to the yard to have a look, so as to save those workers from being lazy."

"Well, clean up the sanitation in the yard, shovel the shovels that should be shoveled, and deal with all the medicine cabinets in the shop. How much can you sell for?"

"Don't worry, you don't have to worry about such a small matter."

Back in the thatched shed, Gu Ming thought wildly for a while, and simply put aside distracting thoughts and continued copying books, so as to accumulate some experience for leveling up.

When it was dark, suddenly a flash of inspiration

How did you forget about her?

In an instant, he was full of energy, and suddenly saw hope again.

The next morning, Gu Ming walked briskly to the Zeng family's house in the county seat.

The Zeng family didn't have many properties in the county, just a silver house and a silk and satin shop.

The silver building is managed by Zeng Dehao, while the silk and satin village is managed by his cousin. Both brothers live in this hospital on weekdays.

Come to the door to see, coincidence

One of the gatekeepers was actually Scarface.

"Gu Xiucai, it's you again!"

When he saw Gu Ming, Scarface subconsciously touched his face, which seemed to be in pain.

"Hehe, what's the matter? Want to fight again?"

Scarface blushed, and stammered: "You are a scholar, your books are vivid, you move your mouth but don't move your hands."

As soon as these words came out, Gu Ming couldn't help being happy.

"Okay, let's talk today. You go and inform Mrs. Su that I have something important to discuss."

Scarface hurriedly bowed with a bitter face: "Xiucai, let me beg you, okay? What happened last time was my fault, and the young master has already punished me."

"Huh? Didn't your Master Zeng send you two to smash the stall? Why do you have to punish you?"

"Master, he didn't let you smash the stall, but he just told you to warn you, don't send any crooked poems to my wife."

At this moment, Gu Ming finally understood, it turned out that the two people with scarface were holding chicken feathers as arrows, biting people indiscriminately.

"Okay, I'm lazy to explain to you, go and inform Mrs. Su, I really have something to do."

"But my young master will not be happy"

It seems that this guy is afraid of being punished again, so he dare not report.

Gu Ming had no choice but to retreat: "That's fine, you go and inform your young master."

Scarface hesitated for a while, and then reluctantly replied: "Okay, wait a little bit"

After finishing speaking, he quickly ran to the backyard.

After a while, Zeng Dehao came out with a dark face.

Su Ling followed closely behind, but his expression was just the opposite, a look of high spirits.

"Gu Xiucai, what are you doing at my house?"

Before the person arrived, Zeng Dehao shouted angrily.

Gu Ming raised his hand and pointed: "Actually, I came to find Mrs. Su."

This time it was more like stabbing a hornet's nest, Ceng Dehao was so angry that his forehead was throbbing with veins.

"Well, Gu Xiucai, you still have the guts to come here, don't you?"

Upon hearing this, Su Ling refused: "Sir, what do you mean? Dare you really think that Gu Xiucai and I

Forget it, I'm too lazy to explain to you.

Also, I have to remind you that if Gu Xiucai hadn't declined on the spot in the old house that day, he should have called you uncle and concubine sister-in-law right now! "

This woman is really speechless.

As soon as these words came out, it was like a thunderbolt, shocking Zeng Dehao and Gu Ming to the point of panic.

Unfortunately, Zeng Dehao couldn't refute it.

He had already heard about what happened in the old house the day before yesterday, and he really almost became an uncle.

"cough cough"

After being stunned for a while, he could only pretend to cough a few times, then turned around and walked into the courtyard without saying a word.

"Hee hee, Gu Xiucai was hit by this guy, what is he still doing? Come in."

"Hey, thank you, Mrs. Su." Gu Ming walked into the courtyard shyly.

Is it true that this woman has something rotten in her stomach?Don't say it to embarrass everyone.

"Come here, make two cups of tea!"

Although Zeng Dehao had a dark face, he had done his best to be a landlord, and ordered his maid to make tea as soon as he arrived in the backyard.

After sitting down, Gu Ming got straight to the point: "Master Zeng, don't mind, I came to Mrs. Su today because she mentioned last time that she wanted to participate in the management of the study."

"Study? What study?"

Obviously, Zeng Dehao was still in the dark about this matter.

"Oh, that's right"

Su Ling leaned into his ear and whispered a few words.

"Oh"

Now, Zeng Dehao finally realized.

From his heart, he did not want Su Ling to participate in this matter.

First, it's not bad for that little money.

Second, I don't want her to have too much contact with people outside.

However, this matter is beyond his control.

The old man has already said hello, saying that he will fully cooperate with Mr. Nie in governing the country, and at the same time pay more attention to Gu Xiucai, and find a way to solve any difficulties.

Who would dare to disobey the old man's wishes?

At least he didn't dare.

After pondering for a moment, Zeng Dehao could only sigh: "If that's the case, then tell me why you came here."

"That's it, the study is already stepping up preparations, and it may open in half a month if it is soon.

Currently, I have a new book urgently in need of printing, but lack of funds”

"How much silver do you need?"

Gu Ming thought about it secretly, and thought: "I plan to print 200 copies at a time, and it will take about [-] taels.

In addition, opening a business also requires a little start-up capital, about 400 taels.

But don't worry, this is an investment for you, and there will be rich returns in the future. "

Hearing this, Zeng Dehao couldn't help but widen his eyes: "400 taels is a trivial matter. The key is that you print [-] copies at a time. What book makes you so confident?"

"Hehe, I can make your pear tree bloom!"

"it is good!"

Su Ling applauded immediately.

Zeng Dehao was stunned for a while, then slapped the table:

"Gu Xiucai, I'm just saying this to you, don't say 400 taels, the young master will accept the 1000 taels!"

Chapter 36 What a stunning beauty!

Then, the atmosphere finally eased up a bit.

Zeng Dehao temporarily put aside his prejudices and listened to Gu Ming talk about the management and planning of the study.

From time to time, also give a little advice.

After all, he has also read some poems and books, and also runs the largest silver house in Guobei County, so some of his suggestions are somewhat inspiring to Gu Ming.

When the conversation was almost over, Zeng Dehao suddenly said: "By the way, Gu Xiucai, when you lost the lawsuit, you were going to leave it like this?"

When this topic was mentioned, Gu Ming couldn't help frowning.

"Msanggong, you really don't know which pot to open and which pot to carry."

Su Ling gave Xianggong a dissatisfied look.