Li Shui said to Chun Yuyue: "Doctor, cameras will definitely become popular all over the world in the future. It's like using an iron pot to cook and using fairy paper to go to the toilet. The great events in the world are huge and unstoppable."
"I am showing it to the people today for their own good. Let them be prepared. Of course, if some rich people like it, they can also buy one and play with it."
Chunyu Yue was too lazy to pay attention to Li Shui. In his opinion, the camera was just a toy. How could it be related to the general trend of the world?
The camera had been set up, and Li Shui smiled and said, "Everyone, how about we take a photo together?"
The people in Xianyang City look at me and I look at you, and they are all a little reluctant.
There was a rumor that cameras could capture people's souls, and they had heard that. So I'm still a little scared.
Li Shui said to everyone: "The so-called soul-catching theory is nonsense. I have already distinguished myself from some pedantic Confucian scholars in front of Your Majesty."
Li Shui pointed to Li Xin next to him: "Besides, General Li also wants to take pictures. Can't you even trust him?"
Li Xin: "???"
When the people heard that Li Xin was also going to take part in the photo shoot, they were slightly relieved, thinking that the camera shouldn't be so scary. But... I would rather believe that it exists than believe that it doesn't exist. It's for no reason. Why take such a risk? What if this thing can really capture souls?
As a result, Li Shui added: "After a while, everyone in the photo will be able to get a 10% discount when purchasing Journey to the North."
When the people heard this, they agreed one after another.
Li Shui waved his hand and hid in the Exorcist Tower. Immediately afterwards, the craftsman controlled the camera and snapped a picture of today's grand occasion.
After taking the photo, Li Shui said loudly: "Okay, let's start buying books now."
The place in front of the Banished Immortal Tower suddenly became lively.
Weiyang's little maid was the first one. After buying a book, she happily went to find Weiyang.
The people lining up behind were not to be outdone. Many people lined up anxiously and stretched their necks to see how many books were left.
As for Chunyu Yue's side, it was a bit deserted.
So far, not a single book has been sold.
This is normal. Chun Yuyue's book doesn't have enough gimmicks, the title is a bit boring, and there are no celebrities to praise it. What's more important is that Chun Yuyue has no purchase restrictions. Then buy Journey to the North first, then look back and see the situation before buying The Hometown of Yao and Shun.
Of course, there is another important reason: the hometown of Yao and Shun is relatively expensive.
Chun Yuyue's book uses better materials, but if placed at other times, it would not show much. But when sold together with Journey to the North, the difference is too obvious. Journey to the North is obviously a lot cheaper.
Therefore, Chunyu Yue almost became a leftover. Occasionally, three or two Confucian scholars would come over and buy a book.
Chunyu quickly cried, this comparison was really embarrassing.
Later, Chunyu Yue couldn't bear it anymore, and asked Chunyu Jia to stand at the door of the Banished Immortal Tower and be responsible for selling books. As for himself, he went inside the Banished Immortal Tower and sat among the banquets.
On the second floor of the Banished Immortal Building, almost all the courtiers gathered here. Everyone was watching the grand event of book sales downstairs while talking and laughing with each other.
After Chunyu Yue arrived, everyone's eyes focused on Chunyu Yue.
Many people felt sympathy for him.
After all, it was obvious that Beiyouji's team was almost queuing up to the city gate. But over there in the hometown of Yao and Shun, there were only a few people.
Li Si was a little gloating and said to Chun Yuyue: "Doctors don't need to worry. There are many impetuous people in the world today. Reading is only for temporary pleasure and does not know how to understand the truth. It is understandable that the hometown of Yao and Shun did not sell well."
Chunyu Yue felt a little depressed, feeling that Li Si was simply not picking up the right pot.
Li Shui whispered to Li Xin: "Brother Li, Sir Tingwei is bullying our sister-in-law. How can we stand idly by?"
Li Xin looked at Li Shui in confusion and thought: Are you kidding me? Aren't you the one who bullied Chun Yuyue the most?
Fu Yao also came over and said to Li Shui: "Master, Mr. Tingwei said that my book is only for temporary pleasure. It is really annoying."
Li Xin looked at him in confusion: Your book... wasn't it a moment of pleasure? What they said is correct.
Li Shui patted Fu Yao on the shoulder: "It doesn't matter, I have my own clever plan as a teacher."
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During the banquet, Li Si, Wang Wan and his group were chatting and laughing. They were very happy today.
After all, Huaiguzi and Chun Yuyue started fighting, which was equivalent to dog biting dog.
Wang Wan also showed a long-lost smile. He rarely smiled recently because he was heavily in debt and felt uncomfortable every time he saw those creditors when he went to court.
Zhou Gui's compass can no longer be sold at all. Now that the craze for going to sea has passed, those who want to go to sea and those who have the ability to go to sea have already purchased everything. The remaining people will not buy a compass at a sky-high price.
Wang Wan felt that she might not be able to pay the money.
Once this person has the thought of being an old man, he suddenly feels that everything in the world has become brighter. So now he doesn't have to worry anymore, he just looks like "I just won't pay back the money, so just do whatever you want" all day long.
In a daze, Wang Wan felt a little bit like Li Shui.
Of course, he is not Li Shui yet and has not cultivated to that level, so he feels a little guilty in his heart.
This feeling of guilt made him depressed.
So he likes to stay with Li Si. When two people who are heavily in debt stay together, it seems like they have company.
Therefore, it is said that one should have a support before death. This trick is really effective.
Wang Wan was enjoying the rare comfort at the banquet when he suddenly noticed that the smile on Li Si's face gradually froze.
Wang Wan asked curiously: "Master Tingwei, what's wrong with you?"
The expression on Li Si's face was unnatural: "Nothing, nothing."
Li Si changed from happy to unhappy mainly because he saw two people.
Not long ago, he once favored two beauties. Later, Zhao Tuo asked these two beauties to leave in a very rude way.
Whenever it was quiet at night, Li Si would think of this and become so angry that his lungs ached.
Unexpectedly, today, he suddenly saw the two beauties here.
Could it be that he is dazzled?
Li Si was a little doubtful: Could it be that I have true feelings for these two beauties? Otherwise, why would you keep thinking about it or even be in a trance?
While he was thinking, the two beauties came again.
These two beauties were dressed like waiters in a shop. They were carrying tea, wine and food, and placed them one by one in front of the tables of the courtiers.
It is very unusual to use women as waitresses, especially beautiful women, so many people focus on them.
When the courtiers were seriously admiring these two beauties, they suddenly discovered a problem.
They look a bit familiar. Wait, these two people seem to have met somewhere.
Soon, these courtiers recalled, weren't these two beauties from Li Si's family?
To be honest, it's Li Si's fault. After getting these two beauties, he would show them off every now and then.
First, he showed that he had two role women in his house, so as to show off to the courtiers. Secondly, it’s good to show off your body.
This resulted in that more than half of the people present had seen these two women.
Then, everyone's gazes became somewhat meaningful.
It is said that Li Si once gave these two women to Zhao Tuo. Why are they not in Zhao Tuo's mansion, but come to the Immortal Exile Tower? And became a servant serving food?
Servants are also divided into levels. The beauty who can be recommended as a pillow is much higher than the servant who serves the dishes.
This is like Li Si getting a priceless BMW and giving it to Zhao Tuo as a precious gift. As a result, Zhao Tuo changed hands and sold the BMW to a butcher, killing it and selling its meat on the street. And the price is very cheap.
The courtiers understood this and did not dare to look at Li Si's face.
In fact, you don't need to look to know that Li Si's face is absolutely ugly now.
Zhao Tuo even lowered his head, almost crying but without tears, thinking: Banished Immortal really... actually let these two beauties come to Banished Immortal Tower. They want me to offend Li Si to death.
Among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, Chunyu Yue was a little confused about what was going on.
He naturally recognized the two beauties.
If it were another time or another place, Chunyu would be more lazy to pay attention to this. But selling books today made him feel very embarrassed. He wanted to change the topic and divert everyone's attention.
So he said doubtfully: "Aren't these two beauties from General Zhao Tuo's house? I once had a relationship with them."
Zhao Tuo was obedient, nodded and said, "Yes, they belong to my house. But I sold them later."
Chunyu Yue suddenly realized: "Oh, that's right. I once met a merchant at the gate of Shangjun's courtyard. That merchant took these two beauties to visit Huaiguzi."
"So, Huaiguzi bought these two beauties and used them in the Exorcist Tower? This is... a bit of a waste of natural resources."
Li Shui coughed dryly and said to Chunyu Yue: "Sister-in-law, you are wrong. Although these two beauties are beautiful in appearance, they know in their hearts that those who use sex to get others' attention will fade and love will be delayed. Therefore, they are suffering. I beg, I want to learn a skill.”
"I thought about it again and again, and I think it would be good to arrange for them to serve food in the Banished Immortal Tower. Although they are a little poorer, they can eat with their hands. They are not ashamed and feel at ease."
Chunyu Yue nodded slightly and said, "That's right, that's right. You're not obsessed with beauty, that's good. These two women are not afraid of hard work and are very ambitious in begging for a meal."
Then, Chun Yuyue nodded to Zhao Tuo again: "You are not bad. I heard the merchant say that day, you listened to what I said and wanted to be a gentleman who restrains himself and returns to etiquette, so he sold these two beauty?"
Zhao Tuo laughed dryly and said, "Yes."
Chunyu Yue was very happy and began to talk about some Confucian views.
Li Sihen's teeth itched.
This Zhao Tuo is really deceiving others.
He took a deep breath and warned himself: You must hold back, you must hold back, the time has not come to touch Zhao Tuo now.
Many of the courtiers present here know that these two beauties were presented to Zhao Tuo by Li Si.
While they sympathized with Li Si, they also despised Zhao Tuo.
However, Li Si thought about it and felt that his emotions were not enough. He should let everyone know that he was very good to Zhao Tuo and that Zhao Tuo had failed him.
So he endured the huge shame, smiled slightly, and said to Zhao Tuo: "General Zhao, if you can not be fooled by beauty, I also admire you very much."
Zhao Tuo responded anxiously.
Li Si took the initiative to bring up this matter, which was a signal.
The younger brothers around Li Si immediately started to attack Zhao Tuo: "General Zhao, these two beauties were given to you by Lord Tingwei, and you actually resold them? How rude."
"General Zhao, Sir Tingwei has been very kind to you, but what about you? You really don't know what is good or bad."
"General Zhao, a man must repay kindness with kindness. Now you are repaying kindness with hatred. Aren't you afraid of leaving a bad reputation behind you?"
Those courtiers scolded Zhao Tuo to pieces with every word they said to each other.
Chunyu Yue looked at them in astonishment, thinking: These two beauties were actually given by Li Si? That Zhao Tuo... is very courageous.
Zhao Tuo stood there with an embarrassed smile on his face, enduring all the scolding.
He knew clearly in his heart that Li Si's gift of beauty was a lie, but using himself to win people's hearts was true.
Regardless of whether he sells these two beauties or not, Li Si will have to cause trouble for him later.
In this case, then just take refuge in the banished immortal and no longer need to consider what people say to be afraid of.
Therefore, Zhao Tuo felt very calm in his heart: I am just being shameless, and you can do whatever you like.
The courtiers cursed for nearly a quarter of an hour, and Li Si felt that the anger in his heart could not be worse.
So he waved his hand with a smile and said, "That's all. General Zhao is a man with great ambitions. He doesn't want to be delayed by beauty. It's understandable. I'm happy for him."
The surrounding courtiers immediately showered Li Si with compliments.
Li Shui watched their performance with a smile, and then asked the two beauties to come here more times and deliver more food.
Li Si pretended not to care on the surface, but every time he saw the beauty, he felt uncomfortable in his heart.
This meal was so exciting.
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"Oh, this is hard to swallow." Ying Zheng sighed.
He knew that the Immortal Exile Tower was selling books. Although he didn't go there, he could still imagine the scene there, and he was very upset.
At this time, a young eunuch came in, bowed and said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, Journey to the North is selling well. It is said that the people buying the book are crowded with each other, and they are very enthusiastic, for fear that they will not be able to buy it."
Ying Zheng smiled bitterly and said, "It's a good thing if you can't buy it. It's a bad thing if you can buy it."
He sighed, he really couldn't eat anymore.
These people are willing to buy books because they have not seen the content in the books. I was deceived by Huaiguzi's little tricks.
When they happily paid for it, they got the book and opened it. There will definitely be disappointment and curses.
By then, Fu Yao's reputation will probably plummet.
Ying Zheng suddenly regretted asking Fu Yao to buy books.
Throughout his life, Ying Zheng always faced difficulties and never flinched.
But now, he regrets it a little. What if Fu Yao is asked to take a step back? If you don’t sell books, there won’t be anything embarrassing like today.
The young eunuch looked at Ying Zheng with some confusion. He didn't know why the emperor felt depressed after hearing such good news.
He asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, do you want to inquire again?"
Ying Zheng nodded.
The little eunuch turned and walked away.
Ying Zheng stood up and walked out of the hall with deep thoughts.
At this time, a palace maid hurried over and said cautiously to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, Hu Ji wants to see you."
