"Xiaosi, go and see if the printing department can deliver 500 copies of the "Datang Dictionary" today. If not, keep them all tonight and continue working~!"
In the editorial department, Ma Zhou looked at a stack of data tables and ordered with a frown. It was obvious from his expression that he was a little anxious.
"Yes, Master Ma~!"
Song Xiaosi bowed to accept the order, turned around and was about to go out, when he happened to meet Li Zexuan who pushed the door open and entered.
"Ouch~! Meet Sir~!"
Ma Zhou, who was frowning in deep thought, woke up quickly when he heard Song Xiaosi's words. He stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Sir, you are here~!"
"Hmm~! Xiaosi, you can go do your own thing!"
Li Zexuan waved his hand. He heard what Ma Zhou said just before he entered the door. He didn't eavesdrop on purpose. His hearing was so good that he couldn't even think about not listening. He couldn't cover his ears!
Song Xiaosi smiled and bowed, quietly stepped out, and closed the door sensibly.
"What's wrong~? Brother Ma~? Is it because the printing department can't keep up with the progress?"
Li Zexuan came to the top and sat down, and asked with a smile.
"It's true~~!"
Ma Zhou nodded helplessly and said with some depression: "I can't blame the editorial department for this. The craftsmen there are so busy that they can't even eat. The main reason is that the people are too enthusiastic about the "Datang Dictionary", sir." The thousand pieces you mentioned earlier are far from enough~!"
"Oh~? Why did Brother Ma say this?"
Li Zexuan became interested and asked curiously.
Two days ago, Ma Zhou was still questioning his decision to print the first batch of 1,000 copies. Unexpectedly, Ma Zhou changed his mind in just two days. Li Zexuan wanted to know what happened in the middle.
Ma Zhou muttered:
"To express my regret, Ma had doubts about Sir Alex's decision, so after Qiquge launched the "Datang Dictionary" today, Ma hired dozens of guys and asked them to go to various major streets in Chang'an City. We investigated how many people are willing to buy "Datang Dictionary" and the result..."
"What's the result~?"
Li Zexuan's eyes lit up. He didn't expect that Ma Zhou's thinking would become more and more advanced, and he would conduct market research before launching new products. What a genius! !
"Judging from the data collected by Ma just now, there are nearly 2,300 people willing to buy the "Datang Dictionary" immediately, excluding those who have not yet heard about the "Datang Dictionary" and those who have not been investigated people!"
"In other words, through only one day of publicity, we attracted at least two thousand people who were willing to spend money to buy! Our printing department worked hard for two days to print the dictionary, but it is estimated that it is not enough to sell in one day~! And as the In the future, more and more people will know about "Datang Dictionary", and Ma really can't imagine how terrifying its sales volume will be!"
"I'm afraid that if all of us in the workshop do nothing all day long and specialize in printing "Datang Dictionary", I'm afraid we won't be able to keep up with this sales speed!"
Ma Zhou scratched his messy hair and smiled bitterly.
Li Zexuan was surprised: "Why do so many people want to buy it~? It shouldn't be!"
He had previously made a very optimistic estimate of the demand for the "Datang Dictionary". However, judging from the data returned by Ma Zhou's research, the actual demand for the first batch was probably four times greater than the value he estimated. It was more than twice that, which was a little difficult for him to understand. After all, the "Datang Dictionary" was only promoted in the newspaper today!
"Why not~?"
Ma Zhou shook his head and explained:
"Previously Ma didn't think it would be so crazy, but after getting the data, Ma thought about it seriously and realized that it is natural that there is such a huge demand. Our "Datang Dictionary" is a must-have for the imperial examinations designated by the Holy Emperor. Reference books and educational materials for children!”
"Those students preparing for the imperial examination saw today's headlines. How could they not buy it~? Those from poor families saw this news and learned that the imperial court would send Imperial Academy assistants to teach illiterate children free pinyin. , how could they not buy it? After all, for the price of a "Datang Dictionary", you can teach your children to read. Which poor family can resist such a temptation? The cost of literacy is really too low. Got it!"
“Thinking about it this way, it’s not surprising that there would be such a huge demand~!”
Li Zexuan suddenly realized that he had correctly estimated that the powerful functions of "Datang Dictionary" would arouse people's desire to buy, but he underestimated the huge influence of Li Er's words on the people. This time he used Li Er's name to make a splash. Wave advertising.
"Hmm~! I see, but Brother Ma, don't put too much pressure on me. You can't make a big fat man out of one bite, and the situation of insufficient supply cannot be solved overnight. Let's take it slow. The craftsmen still have to eat. Eat and rest when you should! The problem now is that the scale of the workshop is not big enough. I have just discussed with Uncle Fu that we will expand the workshop in the future, so that we can recruit more people~!"
Li Zexuan couldn't help but feel a little amused when he saw Ma Zhou frowning and looking bitter and resentful, so he comforted him.
"Expansion~~?"
Ma Zhou suddenly raised his head and looked at Li Zexuan in disbelief. It was obvious that he knew the current situation of the workshop very well and knew that the workshop could not be expanded as usual~!
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"Bang bang!"
"Haha~! Mr. Ma, I'm back~! I have to thank you very much this time~! I didn't say anything, I will be your host later, please..."
"Squeak~~"
inside the house.
After Li Zexuan explained to Ma Zhou his previously proposed workshop relocation plan and the fact that Li Chengqian sent people to establish a publishing and review department within the editorial department of "Datang Daily", he looked at the sky and felt that it was time to go home. As soon as he got up and walked to the door, he heard Brother Ji knocking on the door and purring.
"Uh~! Sir, you are here too~~! Haha~! That...that, I am sleepwalking, sleepwalking! Haha~!"
The door was wide open, and looking at the young and handsome face behind the door, Brother Chicken's right hand patting the door suddenly froze in the air. He was stunned for a few breaths, and Brother Chicken laughed and said nonsense.
Li Zexuan: "………………"
Ma Zhou: "………………"
"Wait a minute~~!"
Seeing this funny guy stretching his arms and jumping up and down like a zombie, Li Zexuan stopped him angrily and said, "Come back!"
"Haha~~! Huh~? Why is my old Pang here~?"
Pang Feiji was startled, stopped, turned around and walked over.
"Haha~! Pang Sige is back from investigating the case~? What's the result~?"
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Ma Zhou laughed and helped Brother Ji smooth things over.
"Ha~! Yes, yes! Thanks to Mr. Ma for your guidance, you are really good at solving cases! Ahem! As you expected, it was really a bunch of little kids who made trouble, but those naughty kids never came back again. Since we are not here to cause trouble, Pang will have no choice but to return on business first! After all, the safety of the workshop and Fantastic Culture is also very important~!"
Brother Ji stepped forward and said flatteringly.
"Then you two chat, I'm going back!"
After hearing the general idea, Li Zexuan smiled, waved his hand and went out!
Ma Zhou had previously told him about the investigation of the Youwu Hou Mansion. To get such a result, it must be Yuchi Jingde who deliberately let things slip. Otherwise, it would not have ended so hastily. At least the scoundrel he hired should be able to be defeated by Wu. Hou found out.
Now it seems that he has to accept the favor of Yuchi Jingde~!
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