"Even if His Majesty tries to persuade you at this time, Ma will never do such a treacherous thing. I remember that Sir Alex once said before that we want all the scholars in the Tang Dynasty to be able to read. At least until this ambition is realized Ma will definitely not leave before!"
In the back hall of the workshop, Ma Zhou looked at Li Zexuan and said sincerely.
Li Zexuan was touched in his heart. Unlike most modern people who pursue fame and fortune, ancient literati had multiple moral integrity. This was the first time for him to experience this kind of literati character.
"Haha, Brother Ma is upright and upright, and values love and righteousness. I'm not wrong about you. But don't worry, Brother Ma, the scale of Qiqi Culture will become larger and larger in the future, and your talent will definitely not be buried. Moreover, Brother Ma is in Qiqi If you work in Fun Culture, your future will not be bad. Just like now, isn't Brother Ma famous in Chang'an just because of the first issue of the newspaper?"
After hearing Ma Zhou's sincere words, Li Zexuan couldn't help but smile with great joy.
Ma Zhou nodded in agreement and said: "Haha, what the Lord said is true. Ma Zhou has been wandering around for so many years, and he is also a little bearish on the future. The most important thing for a person is self-cultivation. A talented person will get it wherever he goes. He deserves a future."
"Haha, this statement makes sense. Gold will shine wherever it is!"
The two chatted and laughed for a while, and before they knew it, their relationship became a little closer.
"Sir, the first batch of books is about 300 copies of each type. There are fifteen kinds in total. It is expected that the printing will be completed in the next day. I wonder how the preparations for our bookstore are going?"
Ma Zhou asked proactively.
Li Zexuan mused: "Brother Ma, don't worry about this. I have already purchased a shop next to Qiquge. The interior has been renovated and can be opened at any time. From now on, this shop will be dedicated to selling new paper, books and newspapers." Well, the store will be named after Funny Culture. What do you think, Brother Ma?"
Li Zexuan had already asked Wang Zhong to contact people about the store. Wang Zhong was responsible for paying the bills and finding people to decorate the store. He was always doing a good job as a hands-off shopkeeper.
"Very good, very good. Since everything is under the control of the Lord, Ma just needs to work with peace of mind!"
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"Guanshi Ma, there is a young man outside who insists on buying a newspaper."
Just when the two were chatting happily, a boy came and said in a hurry.
"You tell him directly that today's newspapers have been sold out and come back tomorrow."
Ma Zhou waved his hand and said.
The boy said with a grimace: "The younger one also told that man, but he said he had to buy a newspaper today, otherwise his young master would not spare him if he went back. And when he came here today, he still I found it after asking around in many places.”
The person outside asking for revenge was the book boy sent by Yu Dongcai. After being sent out by his young master, this unfortunate guy made inquiries several times along the way before he found out about the Qiquge Workshop. He was told that the newspaper had been sold out. Thinking that he would definitely be punished by his young master if he returned like this, the little book boy was at the door of the workshop, acting like a fool and unwilling to leave.
Li Zexuan saw another opened newspaper on the table, which Ma Zhou must have read himself, so he said, "Here, take this and send that person away!".
"Yes, boss!"
The boy took the newspaper and left quickly.
Li Zexuan looked at Ma Zhou and said, "Brother Ma, go and have some more newspapers printed. Starting from tomorrow, the printing volume of newspapers will gradually increase. I estimate that the demand for newspapers will increase."
"What the lord sir said makes sense, and Ma has exactly what he means!"
Li Zexuan nodded and said, "Well, Brother Ma, how are you preparing for the layout of the second issue of the newspaper?"
After all, the newspaper had just come out, and Li Zexuan felt that there would be fewer people submitting articles today, so he asked this question.
Ma Zhou smiled confidently and said: "Don't worry, Sir, Ma has already prepared the contents of the second issue of the newspaper. Even if no one comes to submit articles today, Ma can still fill the schedule of the newspaper."
Li Zexuan felt a little relieved. Ma Zhou's work was indeed reassuring. Some things did not need to be ordered by him at all, others had already taken the initiative to do them.
… … …
"Nanfeng, come here."
In an old house in Yiyangfang, Wang Yalun asked his servants to come over.
"Hey, sir, you called me?"
A servant in green clothes ran over quickly, bowed and asked.
Wang Yalun handed over a stack of manuscripts and said, "Nanfeng, help me send this manuscript to Qiqi Culture in Dongshi. Tell me that I want to submit it."
"Yes, sir!"
Nanfeng took the manuscript, agreed, and was about to go out. He suddenly paused and said cautiously and hesitantly: "Master, where is this interesting culture? I have never heard of it!"
Wang Yalun stroked his beard and smiled: "Haha, this should be next to Qiquge. According to the newspaper, it is a new store. If you search carefully, you should be able to find it."
Although Nanfeng didn't know what a newspaper was, he still knew about Qiquge, which was popular in Chang'an recently.
"Yes, sir, don't worry, I will definitely deliver the manuscript!"
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Imperial College.
Kong Yingda got a newspaper from somewhere and was sitting on a stool, reading it with relish and sighing from time to time.
I don't know how much time passed, but Kong Yingda put down the newspaper and sighed: "This Ma Zhou is really a man of refined taste. The previous policy and argument were well-written and well-founded. The following articles on current affairs, although straightforward and popular, are not very popular." It's not funny, haha. Although the novel behind this is unrealistic, the wild imagination has to be admired! Moreover, this newspaper actually intends to let literati contribute articles. I am afraid that the influence will become greater and greater in the future. !”
Kong Yingda glanced at the newspaper again, and then shouted: "Alu!"
A young servant came in a moment later, bowed and said: "Master!"
"Alu, every morning when you see children selling newspapers, remember to help me buy a copy of this newspaper."
Kong Yingda took the newspaper and explained.
"Yes, sir!"
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Taiji Palace, Ganlu Palace.
"Great talent, great talent for this article! Ma Zhou? Zhao Song, who is Ma Zhou?"
Li Er leaned on the dragon chair, looked at the newspaper he had collected from nowhere, and asked doubtfully.
"Back to Your Majesty, Ma Zhou is a scribe in Li County Men's Workshop. It is found that this newspaper is handled by Ma Zhou."
Zhao Song was obviously prepared. Hearing Li Er's question, he quickly stepped forward and replied.
"Well, you go and check this Ma Zhou in detail. I am very interested in this person."
Li Er nodded and ordered softly.
"Here!"
After a moment, Li Er suddenly laughed and said: "Haha, this Xinfeng County Magistrate is really good at solving cases, he deserves a reward! Zhao Song, please let someone go to the Ministry of Officials to pass on my oral instructions. Xinfeng County Magistrate Chang Qingyuan is conscientious and dedicated to the public service. He solved the case like a god and gave him a hundred pieces of gold and silver and ten pieces of silk as a reward!"
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Thank you 123. The world is so hot and I reward you again and again!
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(End of chapter)