Jiang Rong's eyes fell on Song Heng.
Compared to a few years later, Song Heng's appearance now looks a little childish, about seventeen or eighteen years old.
But that calm temperament is exactly the same as it was a few years later.
He was not as difficult to get along with as she imagined. He was a very polite young man.
But in his previous life, Song Heng had no friends in the court, let alone any powerful person who could bend him...
He is so kind, definitely not because of his identity, maybe because...
Did you give him a job that he needed in particular?
It's very possible, after all, a penny can't beat a heroic man.
"Without courtesy, please take a seat." Jiang Rong withdrew his gaze, sat down on the main seat, looked at the two of them and said:
"The reason I hired two of them is because I want to make a volume of a book. The first issue of the book is already ready. Starting from the second issue, I need them to write some articles."
"I will order people to collect some information. You two will choose the information you think is important or interesting, write an article, and enter it."
Zhou Xiucai thought to himself, this is all some messy stuff.
But on the surface he said respectfully, "Prince Princess, don't worry, the common people will take care of it!"
Song Heng thought to himself, this matter is not difficult to handle, he must handle it properly!
"In addition, you are responsible for reviewing the content of each issue."
Jiang Rong explained what they were going to do, and the two of them immediately saluted and accepted the order.
Although they had never done these things before, for the two scholars, the job of writing was very simple.
"This is the first issue of the book. You can take a look." Jiang Rong left a book on the desk.
Finally, he glanced at Song Heng again: "There are many sample books in this study outside. If you are interested, you can browse them at will."
Song Heng was instantly overjoyed.
He couldn't afford a book, but he didn't expect that he could read for free while working here. Usually bookstores don't let people read books, for fear that they will be messed up and difficult to sell.
But Jiang Rong didn't care about this at all.
……
I have met Song Heng and the two of them.
Jiang Rong then ordered Qiuniang, "Recruit ten collectors. They will be responsible for inquiring about news in the capital. One will be sent to the study for Song Heng and others to write articles, and the other will be sent to Beiwang Mansion and given to Feicui."
"Yes." Qiuniang accepted the order.
"A thousand copies of this first book will be printed."
"Prince Princess, what's the price?" Qiuniang asked.
Jiang Rong smiled and said, "If you don't sell it, send it to various academies and private schools."
"Ah?" Qiuniang said in surprise, "Isn't that a total loss..."
"You can take back the second volume. As long as you read the first volume, someone will definitely want to buy the second volume..." Jiang Rongcheng said with confidence:
"The aroma of wine is afraid of the depth of the alley. Even though it is a good thing, waiting for others to discover it is too slow. Why not give it to everyone first."
……
The study dedicated a spacious and bright bamboo pavilion as a study room for two people.
Song Heng sat at the desk and opened the book.
He was originally going to proofread with Zhou Xiucai, but Zhou Xiucai went out to find a handyman to inquire about the background of this study...
Song Heng looked at the title page in front of him, which read Volume 1 of "Qianqiu".
Opening the pages of the book, Song Heng was completely shocked.
This turned out to be a fine piece of commentary.
To put it simply, this is to tell the imperial examination students what is good and bad about an eight-part essay...
There are many such books on the market. But the key is that this unknown senior wrote so well!
For someone like Song Heng who lacks the guidance of a famous teacher, reading it once is a fruitful experience.
He can write articles several times better than before...
This senior is probably a top scholar!
Song Heng looked over it and found no signature. He didn't know which senior it was...
……
Beijing, Bailu Academy.
"Why are there so many books in front of this door?"
"There are words on it. 'The first issue of the anthology produced by Wanjuan Study Studio is given to all students for free, pick it up yourself'! There is no charge for this book, you can read it as you like."
"It's cheap but not good. What the hell is this? Let me take a look..." A scholar picked up the book and flipped through it. He frowned and said, "Essential commentary on contemporary literature? Haha, there is no signature yet. How dare an unknown person write it?" This kind of thing...don’t even look at how much you weigh!”
Shiwenjingjing is certainly the most popular book among students.
Can they not pay attention to the "textbooks" that are closely related to your imperial examinations?
If a great scholar came to explain Shi Wen, the students who came after hearing the news would queue up from East Street to West Street...
But the key is...
You also have to look at this, who is the reviewer?
A little-known newcomer, who will believe you?
Some were disdainful, some ridiculed, but some picked up the books and read them carefully.
Chi Moyan picked it up and took a look.
It doesn’t cost any money anyway, so it won’t be a loss if you take a look. But as he looked at it, he felt that there was... something in this book.
Is it his imagination?
Chi Moyan was about to put it back, but the more he looked at it, the more useful it became, so he just kept it.
"Chi Moyan, you didn't believe what was written here, did you?" The classmate laughed.
Chi Moyan said casually, "Take it back to pad the corner of the table."
"Hahaha... I just said, there is no way someone can be so stupid..."
The class bell rang, and all the students bowed and sat down.
Today's master looked particularly excited, "Everyone, I found a strange book at the gate of the academy today, which will be very beneficial to your career. I suggest you all go and read it, and today I will tell you about "Qianqiu"... "
Everyone was shocked, is this really a good book?
Although some people are ignorant, there is no shortage of truly knowledgeable masters in all major academies. Soon, everyone almost unanimously recommended this book...
So in just one day, the book "Qianqiu" became popular in the capital!
Many people found out that the study room where the books were delivered was owned by Beiwang Mansion and was the property of Beiwang's Crown Princess...
In an instant, everyone had a generally accepted conclusion about the unknown senior.
This is a Confucian master hired by Beiwangfu with a lot of money!
"No wonder even our teachers are full of praise for the book "Qianqiu". Of course, Beiwangfu has the ability to hire powerful seniors..."
"What is the purpose of this Crown Princess inviting Confucian masters to write such an article?"
"For sale! Didn't you see what's written at the back of this book? Please look forward to the second issue. This second issue is just waiting for us to buy it!"
"The second issue will come out soon, I will buy it!"
"It's really insulting to take such a powerful article just for business!"
"The Crown Prince of the North is the most dandy in the capital. What kind of good thing can the Crown Princess be if he can bewitch him? A lady from a famous family will advise her husband, but she... and the Crown Prince are the same as each other, so it is not a bad thing to do such a thing. strange."
"I wonder who this senior is? If I can become a disciple of senior, I will not only be a candidate for the exam, but also a Jinshi!"
"Who says it's not the case? Has anyone found out the origin of this senior?"
The entire capital was hotly discussing who this mysterious senior was.
And Jiang Rong himself was sitting leisurely in Jinyuyuan to bask in the sun.
