"Business?"
Kong Yingda's old eyes twitched and he said accusingly.
"You kid, do you want to pretend to be confused with me? Do you know that this is a great merit! This newspaper promotes literature and becomes a place where scholars from Chang'an gather their achievements and prosperity. How can it be just a business? !”
There was also obvious surprise on the faces of several old men.
Is it possible that it has caused a sensation in the entire capital, and several major families have been testing the Holy Emperor's affairs in the court these days, and it has just become a business in this kid's mouth?
What countless scholars have speculated may become a place for the future literary world, has become a business?
Unconsciously, the faces of the old men who came with Kong Yingda also had a somewhat sullen look on their faces——
In response to Kong Yingda's accusations, several old men looked dark, but Tang Sufan was not in a hurry.
After all, Tang Sufan had already prepared his mind when he came. This was enough for him to push things here and there. It was time to start using his power...
I saw Tang Sufan slowly stand up...
Even though there are several old Confucian scholars behind him who are famous in the court and whose academic reputation is famous in Beijing, there is still a sense of disappointment and a sense of being seen through.
A long sigh...
"This... Well, it seems that I originally wanted to do something small for the students of the Tang Dynasty. After all... I was seen clearly by a few old gentlemen with clear eyes like daylight. Also... I can only blame the boy's lack of skill. This How can I hide this from you, Mr. Kong?"
The boy shook his head in disappointment. Although the old men were dissatisfied with the initial conversation, the boy's sudden turn of events showed that this boy was indeed hiding something else.
This immediately made several old men feel satisfied.
It is a sense of satisfaction that the younger generation happily admires and admires in front of the older generation.
Ginger is still hotter than old, isn't this the time that we are talking about?
Didn't you see that Kong Yingda already looked sighing with joy and even wanted to say a few words of comfort?
"It seems that this newspaper is not as simple as what you said, but Su Fan must not be disappointed. Although I have some expectations, but if Ling Yue hadn't revealed it, it would have taken me a while to figure it out~"
"But Su Fan, your newspaper only costs two cents per piece. Please note that the cost of such a piece of paper plus printing, copying, and distribution is much higher~"
Tang Sufan turned around and explained honestly.
"Seniors, Su Fan acquired a new paper-making technique from his master's school, and coupled with the new printing technique, combined with this, the cost of making books can be made much cheaper. Later, when I came to Chang'an, I always thought So… can you do something for the world’s literati…”
A new papermaking technology? New typography? !
Cheap paper!
Several old men suddenly became interested, and the gleam in their eyes was like the surface of a lake rising from shock. They were obviously shocked.
These old men don’t need to think about it, this is a major matter concerning the world’s scholars!
Then, Tang Sufan continued to sigh.
"In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, when the Qin and Han dynasties were established, there were academic sects in the world, even if they were passed down from person to person and from family to family. I upheld the teachings of the world as my original disciple, in order to awaken people's minds, know the principles, and understand the scriptures. I should be The teachings of true learning are just to create a place where a hundred flowers can bloom for the world!"
Let a hundred flowers bloom!
The eyes of the old men couldn't help but light up. They were shocked at first, and then overjoyed. It was like a hundred flowers blooming.
Isn’t this a sign of the great rise of Confucianism and Taoism?
Looking at it this way, this kid is simply doing a great good deed to benefit Shilin and promote literature and art.
I didn’t expect that this kid, who was only a young man, would have such huge ambitions. It’s really admirable!
Then Tang Sufan's expression changed, he was a little frightened and apprehensive, but he had perfected the details.
"But I'm actually not afraid of the old jokes. The reason why I don't want to stand up for the Tang Dynasty Book Company is because this aristocratic family controls most of the scholarly academy. As a young man, if I do this, I will definitely be criticized by several aristocratic families. Shengfa, how can I, a white boy, be the opponent of several great families?"
"So I had to remain anonymous. Later, I was lucky enough to get the endorsement of the imperial court to do something for the world's aspiring scholars..."
Afterwards, Tang Sufan began a long and passionate speech.
In the words of Tang Sufan——
This newspaper is a collection of articles from literati from all over the world. Regardless of high or low grades, the best are selected and included.
Regardless of the meaning of scriptures, articles or poems, they can all be recorded in the Tang Dynasty Daily and be known to the world.
Even the students who were selected were still great scholars and could get a sum of money to polish their writing.
This immediately caused the eyes of several Shilin bigwigs to tremble, and they were enlightened.
What is most important in today's academic world is of course dissemination and making people aware of it. Otherwise, there would not be allusions to Confucius's teachings and teachings.
In this way, once a platform for gathering scholars from all over the world is established.
Wouldn’t it be a stage for the world’s literati?
What do scholars in the world fear most?
Of course, there is no place to pretend... Ahem, of course it is the problem of not being able to appreciate talents, and being full of knowledge but no one appreciates it.
Just like walking in brocade clothes at night, no one knows about it, and you sigh when your talents are not found in vain——
Otherwise, why are so many students keen to participate in various poetry gatherings? Wandering around various gates, just to hope that they will appreciate the incorruptible talents!
How many students from poor families live frugally in order to study and write articles. But here, not only can they be recognized for their literary talents, but they can also get a sum of money to polish their writing. It is a blessing to students from poor families, and the contribution is in the contemporary era!
Is this just a bookstore?
A proper stage for the world's literati, a charitable place to help literati!
Until later, under Tang Sufan's wonderful self-packaging.
It was revealed that he even worked hard to create a book, and even the book he produced was no more than 100 copies.
Several old men almost stood up to support him!
I didn’t expect it! I didn’t expect it!
When these old men just wanted to find out who was behind Chang'an Bookstore, they didn't expect to stumble upon a great thing that would change the world's literary world in the future!
But with such great achievements and fame, this child, in order not to be envied by the family members, went so far as to hide his name and do important things for the world's liberal arts students behind the scenes!
This kid not only has such great ambitions, but he also takes on so much on his own...
It’s so painful for him——
What kind of feeling is this? It is simply a kind of innocent feeling of sacrificing oneself for others and working hard for the revitalization of literature and art!
Under Tang Sufan's words, Tang Sufan became a complete victim and panicked from the time he was framed by his family while doing business.
The family became a complete bully and pressurer.
He had no choice but to open this bookstore incognito! A story of contribution to the world’s literati!
It has created a glorious and majestic image of complete pain, I will bear it, and I will let you fly.
From the fluctuating eyes of those old men, we can see the success of Tang Sufan's speech.
He directly deceived several great scholars and scholars into lameness.
Just when Tang Sufan was about to have an emotional finale.
Yu Shinan took the lead and without any hesitation, he stood up and bowed deeply to Tang Sufan.
Tang Sufan was immediately confused. I haven't pretended yet... Ah, no, I haven't finished speaking yet. What are you doing?
Tang Sufan hurried over and told several scholars who had been deceived and lame to help him up.
"Su Fan, this kind of righteous deed will be a great cause for the great development of the world's literary world in the future. With this gift, we can express our admiration!"
"Don't worry, Su Fan. If the aristocratic family makes things difficult for you in the future, don't be afraid. The feats of scholars in this world are so great, so what's the big deal if we old men throw away these old bones?"
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