The article "What is the invasion of the Ghost Rong? A small matter!" is popular throughout the capital, and it is a sign of "Luoyang paper expensive". In this way, it will naturally push the Zongheng Daily and the Zongheng Bookstore behind it to a new level.

In just a few days, the sales of Zonghengbao increased several times. Not only did the newspapers in this issue be bought clean, but tens of thousands of copies were required, but even the newspapers in previous issues were bought by many passionate people.

Then there are other books in the bookstore, whether they are classics, history, and novels. Anyway, as long as the books published by Zongheng Bookstore are all bought by enthusiastic people, especially the novels signed by Xiaoyaozi, which have become treasures that people are competing for.

Such a hot business was really beyond the expectations of the bookstore. They could only call everyone together to barely deal with such a passionate buying trend. As the boss, Li Ling was also a key figure in this matter. Of course, it was impossible for him to hide at home. Therefore, since the 12th day of the twelfth lunar month, he has been staying in the bookstore, accompanying everyone to coordinate the overall situation. In the end, he did not even go home for three consecutive days.

On the 17th day of the twelfth lunar month, shortly after dawn, many people who came to buy books and newspapers gathered in front of the bookstore, and everyone could only cheer up and deal with them one by one. However, Li Ling did not come forward at this time, but stayed behind and looked at the accounts for the past few days.

This is not important. After calculation, even though Li Ling was prepared, he was still shocked by the flow of money and profits over the past few days. In just seven or eight days, the bookstore actually sold more than 200,000 newspapers, nearly 50,000 books, and the warehouse was almost moved.

Then many merchants who came to negotiate newspaper advertisements almost flattened the threshold of the bookstore. In fact, in the past, the bookstores had often advertised various merchants in newspapers, but the effect gradually stabilized over time, so the income from this was also stable at about 1,000 taels of silver per issue.

Then this time, as Zongheng Daily became popular in the capital and even in other regions, the merchants who came to ask for advertisements doubled the price, and they called up from the original one-year period to the next, and they directly called out a thousand taels per issue, and it took half a year, and dozens of merchants were still rushing to...

So after some negotiations and balance, this number was set at one issue of 800 taels. The number of advertisements in the past year was sold. In addition to the income from selling newspapers and books, the bookstore now has an additional 500,000 taels of cash, which is equivalent to the income of the previous half of the year.

Moreover, this number is still increasing. Looking at this account, Li Ling was a little dazed: "No wonder people in later generations say that even pigs can go to heaven even if they stand in the wind. They all cried and wanted to be an internet celebrity. It turns out that money is really fast when it becomes popular..."

Although he was shocked, Li Ling was not confused yet. Although this money came easily, he had to always pay attention to the hidden risks. Nowadays, the bookstore has become a hot commodity in the eyes of countless people in the capital. Who knows that one day a powerful person would come to him, and he would directly invest or rob him.

Now I have no power or power. Can I really stop the greedy tentacles of the powerful people in the capital by relying on just one King Huai?

Li Ling was both happy and worried, but for a moment he had no idea. If he had an official position, things might have been simpler.

Then on that afternoon, a few powerful but beautiful butlers appeared in front of the bookstore, saying that they wanted to see Li Ling. The shopkeepers who were in charge of greeting guests in front obviously failed to withstand their pressure and could only lead the person behind and met Li Dongjia, who was settled his own accounts.

"Are you the Li Dong family?" The man in the brocade clothes was a little thin and arrogant. Seeing Li Ling nodding, he reported to his house, "We are the manager of the Anning Marquis' Mansion. This time your bookstore transaction is really good. Have you ever thought about working with us and making money together?"

Li Ling blinked, there were not many other people in the capital, but there were so many such nobles. After all, Dayue has been established for a hundred years. Whether it was when the founding of the country or after that, there were always many people who obtained titles for this and that, and then they settled in Luoyang and passed on from generation to generation.

These noble families may not have much power in the court, but in the capital, they are real local snakes, even Luoyang Mansion cannot afford to provoke them. Now, they have indeed put their ideas on themselves.

With a casual smile, Li Ling said: "My Zongheng Bookstore is small and profitable. I really can't afford to pay so much attention to your government, so I'd better avoid any cooperation..."

"Li Dongjia, don't be ignorant of praise. I'm not afraid to tell you that my marquis fell in love with your bookstore and knew that you were a person who could write good articles, so I wanted to give you this opportunity. Do you know that many business people in the capital want to curry favor with my marquis but don't have this way!" The manager was suddenly a little unhappy, glaring at his little eyes, looking like he didn't be ignorant of praise.

Li Ling tskated and was about to send someone away, but a few more people came to the door. The leader was another manager. He went straight to the door and showed his identity without waiting for Li Ling to speak: "Li Dong family, you made a profit this time. Our Huairong Body Mansion wants to cooperate with you. As long as we have our Body Mansion help you, no one in this capital will dare to provoke you. I guarantee that your bookstore's business will continue to grow..."

One, two, three... In a few hours, eight noble managers came. Their request was surprisingly consistent, which was to get a foothold in the bookstore business. Some people proposed to take a few hundred taels of silver to 50% of the shares, while others said bluntly that their family could ensure peace in the bookstore, and then they asked for 30% of the shares... Anyway, after Li Ling's calculation, three Zongheng Bookstores were not enough for their share.

Moreover, these people had no sense of competition when they got together. They talked and laughed at each other, but they just forced Li Ling to nod. To put it bluntly, it was the same thing, and asked him to give up the power of the bookstore, and all the benefits were distributed by their families. As for how to calculate it specifically, it was their business.

Li Ling looked at this and then that, and the smile on his face had completely disappeared: "Everyone has a good view. Before, my bookstore was just a small fuss, and I didn't see any of them coming to my door. This time, they all came to my door."

After a pause, his sharp eyes suddenly passed by several managers: "But I'm sorry, my bookstore is operating very well now and I have no intention of investing with others. I have received your kindness, and I will take back all the money and other things. My bookstore has long been a partner, so I won't bother you."

When the few people heard this, they were immediately annoyed. Someone slapped the table: "Don't give me the face if I'm the last name of Li!"

"You kid really think that if you make a little noise, you will be lawless in the capital? If you dare to offend some of our families today, please ask your bookstore to close within half a month!"

"Not only the shops have to be closed, but you, as the boss, and the shopkeepers and other shopkeepers in front, all have to be left behind. Our Marquis can send you to the prison with just one word!"

"Yes, I see that you are so stingy, but you're not a good thing at first sight. At a young age, where did the money for opening a store come from? Could it be that you snatched it from something illegal? "

These guys have to use force and force whenever they have disagreements. This is what they have been used to for many years, and they are really forceful.

If an ordinary businessman had been so scared that he would not dare to persist and give in to his favor. But Li Ling was not comparable to an ordinary businessman, and he was still calm at this time: "Where did the money I opened a bookstore come from? It has nothing to do with you. If you want to use your power to suppress others, you can give it a try. I, Li Ling, are not afraid to compete with you. Mo Yun, give it away!"

Li Moyun, who had been guarding the door and had already been blackened by the opponent's strength, heard this and said loudly: "Everyone, please!" He really didn't expect that there were such disgusting things at the foot of the emperor in the capital city.

This is not a capital investment, this is a robbery!

Li Ling's attitude suddenly angered the butlers of the wealthy families. They immediately turned against each other and angrily scolded: "If you are the surname Li, don't give me a shame. Do you really think you are?"

"As long as we say one word from the Marquis (Uncle), your broken shop will be closed tomorrow!"

Faced with their clamor, Li Ling curled his lips disdainfully and suddenly interrupted them: "Everyone, if you think you can do it, just go back and ask your master to do it, I, Li Ling, will take it. However, don't blame me for not reminding you that sometimes before doing something, it is better to inquire about the other party's origin and then move.

"My Zongheng Bookstore is not a small shop that allows you to mess around. To be honest, I am just one of the bosses. So if you really want to interfere in our store, it is very simple. Let your master meet King Huai. As long as he is willing to nod, I naturally have no objection!"

"Huai...King Huai..." The butlers who were already aggressive and looked like they were tyrannical and were completely stunned. Compared with King Huai, their marquis and uncles are really too arrogant in the capital. They are the brothers of His Majesty today. Although they have no substantial official position, they have great influence.

The few people who understood this finally couldn't sit still, stood up one after another, walked out the door without saying anything. At least before finding out the truth or falsehood of this matter, they didn't dare to come to the door to make fun of themselves.

But as soon as they arrived in the yard, they saw another person coming quickly outside, followed by several bookstore shopkeepers with strange looks. Seeing this, Li Ling frowned again, thinking that there was something he was blind to the eye and wanted to come to grab the store, but then he saw the visitor standing in the yard and shouting to him: "Your Majesty has an order to order Li Ling to enter the palace immediately!"

It was the emperor who summoned him!?
Chapter completed!