next day
Early in the morning, Jia Heng got up from bed. First, he practiced a set of boxing and kicks in the courtyard. He exercised until his muscles and bones were active and he broke out in a thin sweat. Then he returned to the house, picked up a towel and wiped the hair between his temples. Sweat, then after breakfast, I wrote a sutra in concentration in the study, and then I planned to go to the Hanmo Studio to buy some contemporary manuscripts. At the same time, I asked how much the manuscripts were worth in this world.
In recent days, he has also been thinking about his financial sources.
The predecessor's family still had more than ten acres of thin farmland for the Cai family to cultivate. Before the death of the predecessor's mother, there was even a dowry of silver, but this money could not be easily touched. It was used for his marriage and starting a family.
And whether he practices martial arts or prepares for the imperial examination, he needs silver.
Perhaps, he can write some novels to earn some money to pay for his living expenses.
Generally speaking, supporting a retired scholar requires the support of the entire family. This is the so-called gentry of small and medium landowners.
And if a scholar from a poor family has no income, he just writes and sells calligraphy and paintings to support his family. This is not considered a humble business as a merchant, and no one can find fault with it. On the contrary, if he starts a business in the future, If you are successful, talking about it is an elegant thing.
"The Romance of the Three Kingdoms can also be copied. The history of this world is very different from that of the previous world. Many people from the previous dynasties have disappeared. Stories of the Three Kingdoms are scattered in operas. As for Jin Yong's martial arts novels, it is also suitable. But before that, you still have to Check out the market." Jia Heng thought.
The popularity of novels in the Ming and Qing Dynasties was due to the emergence of early capitalism in the southeastern provinces, which also gave birth to the prototype of civil society, thus leading to the prosperity of the publishing industry. After all, after the Ming Dynasty, the modern Shenjing of the Han Dynasty had a very different social structure. Quite similar.
"There are many scholars in Shenjing, the most beautiful place in Kyoto. There are also storytellers in teahouses and wine shops. They are also potential buyers." Jia Heng thought this way and planned to take a look at some bookstores.
This move is not about making much money, it is nothing more than multiple incomes.
Otherwise, it is not a long-term solution to sit back and have nothing.
As for Jia Zhen, there is no reason for him to wait at home for her to call.
Jia Heng told Mr. Cai where they were going, and said they would come back for dinner at noon, and then walked out of Ningrong Street with a calm expression. In the morning, the city of Shenjing was bustling with people, people were walking on the street, vendors were selling along the street, and the shops on both sides had already opened their doors. guest.
Jia Heng is dressed in a green shirt with a sword hanging from his waist. He is less than 28 years old, but he has a tall figure and a graceful face. The golden sun in autumn falls on his young face, which is surrounded by orchids and jade trees, and his appearance is majestic.
Walk to the entrance of Hanmo Studio.
"Good morning, sir." The waiter at the door was wiping the door frame with a towel. When he saw Jia Heng, he stopped and said with a smile on his face: "Master, what do you want?"
Jia Heng said: "Just take a look."
With that said, he stepped into Hanmo Studio.
Behind the counter, the old shopkeeper, who was writing at his desk and dialing the abacus, raised his head, glanced at Jia Heng, and continued copying without paying any attention to it.
It was in the morning, and the Han and Ink Studio was quiet, with only the faint fragrance of calligraphy and ink floating in the air.
This Han and Ink Studio is not only a bookstore, but also sells some pens, inks, papers and inkstones. The shop is not small, with a wide open space and several rooms. It has two floors above and below, so it has long been used to students like Jia Heng coming and going. .
The dozen or so boys who were wiping the bookcases and sorting the books were all doing their own business, and there was an air of orderliness in the silence.
Only the guy who was outside followed a few steps behind.
Jia Heng walked inside and stood in front of an antique red-lacquered bookcase. He looked at the neatly stacked articles of the time, then gently picked up a volume and started reading.
This is a compilation of contemporary writings by scholars born in Sandingjia since Chongping. After Jia Heng read it attentively, he felt that the structure was strict, the grammar was concise, the topic was broken, the topic was carried out, the speech was started, Tibi... He spoke on behalf of the saint, and it can be said that he was meticulous. chaos.
Thanks to his two lifetimes and a strong soul, his memory is far beyond ordinary people. After reading four or five "model essays", he felt that it was still clear to his mind when he closed the scroll. Combining the comparisons, he couldn't help but secretly praise the scholars of this era. They are really incredible. underestimate.
Even though he had a background in reading Dao Zang in his previous life and was no stranger to ancient Chinese literature, when it came to his foundation in the Four Books, he was still far behind.
"I haven't entered school yet, and I'm not even a student. If I want to get a job, the first step is to pass the government examination and enter the government school of Jingzhao Mansion."
"Therefore, you need to find a senior person in your career. Otherwise, if you just study by yourself based on current literature, you may not be able to learn anything famous. If you waste time, you will not make any progress. Moreover, there are many ways to do the imperial examination. If no one can give guidance... " Jia Heng had a thought and suddenly thought of someone, "The predecessor's mother found a master for the predecessor, who was a failed scholar, surnamed Zhou, and lived in the city... the predecessor has not been there for more than half a year."
My predecessor didn't like studying very much, but instead liked to wield swords, guns, and practice martial arts. My predecessor's mother was able to encourage him to study, but as soon as his mother passed away, my predecessor's homework fell behind.
"The country has been at peace for a long time, and the power of the civil service has expanded. If you don't have the status of a scholar, even if you join the army, you will be ostracized by the civil service group." Jia Heng looked at the collection of Shi's essays in his palm, and his mind was like a mirror.
He didn't say that he would win the top prize or the top prize. Troubled times were coming, so it was of no use. Now that Chen and Han were in a situation similar to that of the late Ming Dynasty, he could still go to the Hanlin Academy and work as a ci minister, after decades of hard work?
The imperial examination is nothing more than seeking the status of a scholar.
Jia Heng chose a compilation of contemporary texts and another "Selected Works of Ci Chens of Hanyuan of the State". As for Zhu Zi's annotations and the Four Books and Five Classics, they are all available at home, so there is no need to buy them separately.
Jia Heng said to the waiter on the side: "Put these here for now. I'll pick them up when I leave. May I ask where your novel and picture book are?"
The waiter just couldn't help but laugh and said: "Sir, please come with me."
Obviously he is also familiar with the preferences of scholars. He likes to read serious books first, and he also likes to read recreational books such as stories and paintings.
As he said that, he led Jia Heng to a house nearby, where he saw several rows of bookcases, on which were placed a variety of picture books such as "The Romance of the West Chamber", "The Peony Pavilion" and "Legends of the Tang Dynasty".
There is a section of this in Dream of Red Mansions. Baoyu's servant Mingyan saw that Baoyu was bored and depressed, so he found these books for Baoyu to read.
Jia Heng walked closer and looked at the books back and forth between the bookcases. There were only a few books on some bookshelves. Obviously these miscellaneous books were very popular.
These picture books in Hanmo Studio are generally healthy, and there are no Liu Bei pornographic texts that are not suitable for children. They appear on the bookshelf in a dignified manner.
"Did your company print these books yourself, or did you purchase them?" Jia Heng asked casually.
The clerk smiled and said: "Of course I print it myself. The paper and materials we use are all of the best quality. Just buy it with confidence, sir. It will last for three to five years."
Jia Heng smiled and suddenly asked: "Can you accept the novel manuscript?"
"What...what do you mean, young master?" Hearing this, the waiter just froze on the spot, with doubts on his face.
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said, "If I write a painting book and sell it to someone else, how much will you pay for it?"
The waiter smiled and said: "I'm afraid I have to ask the shopkeeper, no, I may have to ask the boss, but our boss seems to like these picture books very much. Last time..."
I thought I was just a book buyer, but I didn’t expect that I was also a book seller.
At this moment, "Ahem..." an old man coughed. When the waiter looked back, he shrank his neck in fright. It was the shopkeeper who was copying and writing behind the counter.
