A book, 70,000 words, less than 200 pages, and a five-coin silver cost seemed to be expensive, but most ordinary people in ancient times were illiterate, and they would not buy a single penny. However, those who read literate basically had a certain economic foundation and would not care about the books they liked.

People often say that it is not true that poor people are rich in literature and martial arts. This is actually wrong. Children from poor families cannot afford to study. Studying is equivalent to being out of business. Ten years of hard study means that ten years of not working, eating and drinking for free, and where can the poor families afford it?

When Zhang Jian heard Xiao Ye’s proposal, he immediately said with a stern face: “What are Brother Xiao sayings? Do you still treat me as a friend? You write the book and you have to rely on your fame to sell it. The income will naturally belong to you. At most, some miscellaneous fees for printing and promotion will be deducted.”

Chen Zi'ang also advised: "It's cheesy to talk about money between friends."

Xiao Ye insisted: "Although the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, you and I are not alone, both have families, and we still have to consider other people's feelings. Therefore, friendship belongs to friendship and business belongs to business. Brother Zhang should not refuse, otherwise what will you treat me, Xiao Ye?"

"this……"

Zhang Jian and Chen Zi'ang looked at each other and hesitated: "Since Brother Xiao insists, the royalties will be calculated at 50%.

"How can there be such a high royalty? I have received Brother Zhang's intention, but one code is the same, and 50% of the royalty is not in accordance with the rules."

Xiao Ye waved his hand.

"Oh, I think you don't fight. Although the royalties on the market are 20%, Xiao Lang has a reputation and talent. It is normal to add some. Xiao Lang will take 30% of the royalties."

Zhang Yu was just trying to persuade him, and suddenly screamed again: "How good is the poem sung by the wall? The moon is melting and the flowers are silent at night, and the flowers are silent and spring. How can you see the people in the moon without seeing the people in the moon? Cui Yingying responded to it too wonderfully: Lan Bouquet is lonely for a long time, and she spends the spring without any trouble. She is expected to be the one who can chant, so she should sigh and sigh. Xiao Lang, you have written all of this. I didn't expect you to be good at writing such poems in your daughter's house."

As he said that, Zhang Yu's beautiful eyes turned blurred and his pink face turned red.

Xiao Ye couldn't help but say ashamed.

In fact, the highlight of the West Chamber is not only the old-fashioned story of Zhang Junrui and Cui Yingying, but also dozens of poems. Each one is a classic and has endless aftertaste.

Although there were no lyrics in the Tang Dynasty, in Xiao Ye's eyes, lyrics are more poignant and moving than poems. If the lyrics are not promoted, wouldn't it be a waste of time traveling? The lyrics in the West Chamber play a role in throwing stones and asking for directions.

If the effect is good, he will make some classic lyrics into lyric cards, find famous artists to make music, and sing them out.

Chen Zi'ang's eyes lit up and said, "Xiao Lang, just calculate the royalty at 30% according to what my cousin said, so don't refuse."

"Well!"

Xiao Ye nodded.

If the royalties are 10% higher, it means that the extra 2,500 taels of silver is added. Xiao Ye couldn't help but be full of fighting spirit and secretly said that he must pass the exam this time!

...

Before I knew it, ten days had passed.

Early that morning, Xiao Ye said goodbye to Du and Qiao Niang, and went to the canal ferry to meet with Lu Wen and Chen Zi'ang. The Lu family happened to have goods transported to Luoyang, and the three of them took a sailboat.

At the canal ferry, there was a busy scene, dozens of boats were moored on the shore, shouting, and the sound of horns were intertwined. The civilians were like ants who were attached to the boat to carry goods along the gangway, and hundreds of boats were lined up behind them. The soldiers from the canal transportation yamen maintained order at the ferry, and the Maritime Bureau estimated the tax amount based on the cargo carried by each ship.

"Xiao Lang, here, here!"

When Xiao Yezheng looked around, Lu Wen was already standing at the bow of his own ship, waving his arms vigorously, and Chen Zi'ang stood beside him with a smile on his face!

“Haha~~”

Xiao Ye laughed and quickly got on the boat.

Silk and grain were piled on the boat, and books, paper and handicrafts were filled with water lines, and there was not much place to settle down. However, Yangzhou is only about 30 miles away from Jiangdu County. Standing on the bow of the boat and watching the canal scenery is also an elegant thing.

After half an hour, large oars extended from both sides of the cargo ship and slowly drove northward. At about noon, they arrived at the Yangzhou Ferry. The boat docked and put the three of them down before continuing to head towards Luoyang.

Yangzhou is worthy of being the eastern capital of the Great Sui Dynasty. The city is fifty miles in a radius, with streets and alleys in the city. Due to the prosperous commerce and trade, the area outside the city to the canal is also full of people, lively and noisy.

On the street, you can see merchants wearing silk and satin from time to time, and scholars and students walking with beauty.

As the three of them walked along, Lu Wen suddenly turned around and said, "In Yangzhou City, there is a top scholar building, not far from the official school. Most of the students who take exams have lived here. Why don't I wait to live here?"

Xiao Ye smiled and said, "Brother Lu's arrangement is!"

Chen Zi'ang nodded too.

The front and back yard of the Zhuangyuan Building, with a restaurant in front, up to three floors, and behind are elegant courtyards, which are enough to accommodate hundreds of students to move in. The three of them called a small courtyard, which cost two taels of silver a day, which is extremely expensive. However, when the exam season comes, inns that look a little like a little will take the opportunity to raise prices. It is considered conscience to have a separate courtyard to live in.

Through several courtyards, Shi Jin retracted his head, closed the yard door, and returned to the room and said, "Sir, they are here."

Mr. Cai turned around and called out: "Can we investigate it properly?"

An inconspicuous middle-aged man walked out of the back hall, took out a piece of paper sticker, and presented it: "Don't worry, sir, the investigation has been made. The young men compiled a list of children taking the exam based on the Lu family's old friends in Yangzhou. There were 16 people in total, especially four of them are most likely to protect each other. Please check it out."

"Yeah~~"

Mr. Cai nodded and took the paper sticker, which recorded the family background, age, and interpersonal relationships of sixteen children, which were extremely detailed. Four of them had a horizontal line under the names.

"Sanlang, let's take a look, who is most likely to use it for us."

Mr. Cai swept it briefly and handed the paper sticker to Shi Jin.

Most of the people who can interact with the Lu family are wealthy. Among the sixteen people, fifteen of them are either passed down from books or have done business for many years. Only one of them is poor, which attracted Shi Jin's attention.

This person is named Jiang Fang, who is eighteen years old. His family has a strong relationship with the housekeeper of the Lu family. Five years ago, his father died. His mother had to take charge of the family business and also pulled him to study. After years of overwork, he became tuberculosis. His neighbors and relatives felt sorry for him. In his early years, he borrowed some money to treat his mother. However, tuberculosis was also a poor disease. Scattered pieces of silver could only be barely maintained and it was difficult to cure it. Relatives and neighbors could not lend him more money. After five years, his mother's condition worsened day by day. However, Jiang Fang was very filial to his mother and often cried.

"That's this person!"

Shi Jin pointed at Jiang Fang's name.

“Why?”

Mr. Cai asked.

Shi Jin said: "The so-called poor and weak ambitions and wealthy families are almost impossible to bear the stigma for some money. Only those who are forced into desperate situations like Jiang Fang will be rude. Teacher, I will give him a thousand taels of silver to protect him and Lu Wen. If he is caught cheating in the exam room, he will have to agree if he doesn't agree!"

"good!"

Mr. Cai stroked his beard and praised: "But you can't take action yourself. I will arrange this matter. You only need to know. You must not get involved with this person, so as not to pull you in suddenly.

"What sir taught me is that my disciples have received the teachings!"
Chapter completed!