In Tai Chi Palace.
Li Shimin took the Zhenguan newspaper and looked at the advertisements in the back, without speaking for a long time.
Finally, he asked Kong Yingda: "Are you telling the truth? The people who made the advertisement spent more than four million taels just to print their names here?"
If calculated in terms of words, one word might cost a thousand taels! Now it seems that Li Min makes money by selling his own calligraphy, and it is even more profitable by printing other people's calligraphy! This business model is refreshing!
Kong Yingda said: "Yes, it's just for booking the next issue! Some people have also prepared the money for the third issue! Some people queue up directly to the tenth issue!"
"How could anyone really come to buy advertising space? How could anyone value such a frivolous thing?"
Li Shimin was very puzzled.
But when Kong Yingda told the truth, he knew that it was like this.
Because Kong Yingda said: "As soon as the Zhenguan Newspaper came out, the Shengtang Group's turnover doubled! Everyone knew about the Shengtang Group, especially people from remote areas of the Tang Dynasty. Some people even started to come to Chang'an. The purpose is to buy things from Shengtang Group! Some things from Shengtang Group have also been sold at sky-high prices! And that’s not all..."
As soon as he said this, Li Shimin felt a little regretful.
If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have agreed to make a spot available.
Now he felt like he had been cheated.
But things have come to this. In the entire Tang Dynasty, only Li Min has the ability to handle this matter.
Others simply have no way to deal with it.
But if no space is left, will Li Min help with printing? I brought this matter to the imperial court, but the imperial court still couldn’t print it!
"Is this so? I thought before that it was impossible for him to keep the newspaper, but now it seems that is not the case."
“Not only was the newspaper a big hit, but some literati who were originally below the poverty line also found their way because of the newspaper. They relied on their literacy to read newspapers for some illiterate people and collect some money. There are also some people who make a living directly by selling newspapers. A newspaper costs only a penny, and if you sell it, you can get one-tenth of it! As long as you sell a hundred copies a day, you can make more money than anything else!"
The common people's money is in units of wen, while Li Min's money is in units of liang. These are two different concepts.
The common people have more than one or two pennies for living expenses, and it is quite a lot to earn ten pennies a day.
Li Shimin sighed.
"I can't believe that one newspaper can solve so many problems. If this is the case, we must continue to do it! If not, I'm afraid some people will lose their source of livelihood because of this!"
This is what Li Shimin thinks.
Then Kong Yingda said: "It doesn't stop there!"
Li Shimin was shocked.
still got more?
"I have also received the contents of the next issue of the newspaper!"
he said.
"Oh? Could it be that its content is somewhat different?"
"Yes, apart from some official news, the Sixth Prince also specially added a column about breeding! The content is richer!"
"There is not much space in the first place, but he still wants to compress it?"
"No, no, no, it's just an extra piece of paper, because the first issue was welcomed by the people, especially the people at the bottom, so that's why he did this!"
"Then what did he write?"
"Raise all kinds of livestock, such as chickens, ducks, pigs, cattle, sheep, etc.! How can you maximize your profits! It's all-encompassing!"
"Where did he get all this?"
"This minister doesn't know! But I believe that newspapers can provide common people with practical knowledge, so that they can get rid of poverty with the help of newspapers, and can also allow scholars to learn new economic theories and good strategies for governing the country. In this way, the Tang Dynasty will be strong. !”
"Hahaha!"
Kong Yingda's words made Li Shimin extremely happy.
If the Tang Dynasty becomes stronger, it will prove that he is qualified to be emperor.
His throne was determined by nature.
All this was because of Li Min's actions, which made him extremely relaxed.
"Kong Yingda, when you go back, you must support that kid and make sure there are no mistakes! Especially the things in the newspaper. If he doesn't have enough manpower, he can transfer some people from the palace to help, you know?"
It seems that Li Shimin is going to strongly support Li Min.
Even the people in the palace have to use it.
"I understand!"
"Is there anything else?"
"No more! That minister is resigning!"
Kong Yingda then left the palace.
In the following days, Shengtang Group recruited many more people to join it.
The population of the entire Shengtang Group has reached 40,000.
With such a huge amount, just one month's salary would cost millions of taels.
The tenement buildings were also opened, and a large number of people moved into them.
The lower ten floors of the thirty floors are basically occupied.
As for Li Min's residence, he moved directly to the top floor, and arranged a lot of garden art on the top floor. The feeling of being unobstructed made him feel relaxed and happy.
Especially looking at the Daming Palace under construction below.
At the same time, Ji Ruxue, Su Mei and Wu Jue moved up with him.
Kong Jingting came up with excuses again and again.
Even though Sun Simiao sometimes had things for her to deal with, she always found opportunities to come forward.
On this day, Fang Xuanling came to look for him.
He went directly to the top floor.
I was shocked by everything on the top floor.
The scenery here is unique.
Standing at the railing and looking into the distance, the snow-capped landscape is very beautiful.
When he walked into Li Min's office, it was another scene.
This place is built directly according to the future, with a warm fireplace, simple tabletop, warm milk tea, and a beautiful female secretary.
Naturally, the talented Su Mei and the equally talented Wu Jue are also indispensable.
As soon as Fang Xuanling entered the room, he looked at it for a long time before speaking slowly.
"Mr. Zili, the environment here is unique! Why haven't I seen these decorations before?"
"Of course, this is the pattern I designed, how about it? Doesn't it feel very capable!"
"Yes, yes, this style is very unique!"
Li Min motioned Fang Xuanling to sit down, and Ji Ruxue served milk tea.
"By the way, how are you handling the things I asked you to do last time?"
Li Min asked.
What he was talking about was the registration procedure for one hundred people to take part in the imperial examination that Fang Xuanling was asked to do that day.
"It has been taken care of. In February next year, you can enter the palace for examination!"
"That's great!"
Li Min has reason to believe that next February will be the month when a Jinshi will break out.
Because these people got the answers in advance and spent almost a year preparing, they were very sufficient, coupled with their own teachings.
If they can't pass the exam, they are stupid.
"I have seen those people, and they are all extraordinary. This is the great fortune of the court!"
Fang Xuanling said.
"Yes, yes, let him take advantage!"
But as soon as Li Min finished speaking, Zhu Shan rushed over.
