58. Kong Yingda wants to publish a book
In just a few days, Yu Shinan's copybooks became popular, and even Yu Shinan's reputation spread everywhere. Now everyone in Chang'an City knows Yu Shinan because his copybooks have become a model for imitation by scholars in Chang'an City. Next, I'm afraid that Yu Shinan's copybooks will be widely spread throughout the country, and this is the ultimate goal.
Jing Wen also obtained about tens of thousands of yuan of profits from Yu Shinan's copybooks, which was very rich! If this continues, Yu Shinan's copybooks alone can be sold for millions of yuan, allowing Jing Wen to make a fortune. Although Li Shimin extorted one million yuan of yuan, he also found another way of wealth, which has to be said to be a good idea.
"Mr. Jingwen, Dr. Kong Yingda of the Imperial College asked you to see him." said a staff member of the Imperial College.
When he heard that Kong Yingda was about to meet him, Jing Wen ran to meet him immediately. As for Kong Yingda, Jing Wen only thought that he was a doctor of Confucianism and is now a senior teacher in the Imperial College. Kong Yingda is a character that appeared in many later Tang Dynasty novels, so Jing Wen is of course familiar with it. However, Jing Wen also has to respect Kong Yingda because he is one of Li Shimin's eighteen bachelors.
When Li Shimin was General Tiance, there were eighteen bachelors in Tiance Mansion, and Kong Yingda was one of them. The eighteen bachelors were Li Shimin's absolute confidant, and Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were also one of the eighteen bachelors. Although Kong Yingda did not become the prime minister, he was deeply trusted by Li Shimin, so he wanted to meet Jing Wen, so of course Jing Wen had to go immediately.
"The official has met Lord Kong Yingda." Jing Wen said with tribute.
"No need to be polite!" Kong Yingda said.
Jing Wen got up and asked, "Sir Kong Yingda, are you having something to do with me?"
"Have you helped Yu Shinan get his copybook out before? Is there anything like this?" Kong Yingda asked.
Jing Wen answered honestly, saying: "Yes, I helped Lord Yu Shinan to get copybooks, and now the entire Chang'an City is selling well, and many people are proud to learn Lord Yu Shinan's copybooks."
Kong Yingda nodded and said, "Since you helped Yu Shinan make copybooks, can you help me get some of my essence about Confucianism? I also want scholars all over the world to see my theory."
Only then did Jing Wen realize what Kong Yingda had to do with him, but he actually wanted to help Kong Yingda publish books. Kong Yingda probably saw that Yu Shinan had gained a great reputation by publishing books, so he also wanted to take this opportunity to accumulate reputation for himself. This is a rare good opportunity.
"Mr. Kong Yingda, it is of course a good thing that you can produce your own achievements for scholars all over the world to study. As long as you are willing, I can help you publish a book. At that time, scholars all over the world will pay attention to your achievements, and you may become the best descendant of Confucius. You will definitely make great contributions to the spread of Confucius's theories, and Confucius will also praise you in heaven." Jing Wen said.
Kong Yingda couldn't help but smile because he wanted to write Shuli's story too! The ancients all had the idea of Shuli's story, but not much had been realized. Now that Jingwen gave them this opportunity, they of course have to cherish it. Even Kong Yingda was writing Shuli's story for the first time this time, so he also wanted Jingwen to help him out.
"How much does it cost to publish a book? I am a clean official, and I am not a bad person. Can you give me some discounts?" Kong Yingda suddenly said hesitantly.
"What? Why do you still need money?" Jing Wen asked in surprise.
Kong Yingda said helplessly: "Don't you? I want to publish a book, so of course I will spend the money, and then you will sell it."
Only then did Jingwen understand what Kong Yingda meant, that is, in ancient times, they didn’t know much about publishing. In ancient times, people wrote books and not only had to write books, but also had to spend money to promote them. In ancient times, people had to pay for their own money to print books and make economic reasons that made many people unable to write books and write books. Although many people are talented and able to write books and write books, they do not have the economic conditions to print books and promote their own doctrines, so they are gone into the dust of history.
Although Kong Yingda also wants to publish a book, he is worried that he cannot afford the expense, so he hopes that Jingwen can reduce the price. This model is completely different from the model in later generations. Later generations all authors contribute to publishing, and then publishers review the manuscript and spend their own money to advance the publication, and then share the profit with the author. This is the public publishing in later generations. However, there was no public publishing in ancient times, only self-paid publishing, and everything was spent on its own!
"Sir Kong Yingda, how can I let you pay? Don't worry, this time I not only don't want you to pay, but I can also pay you the royalties if I sell it at that time!" Jing Wen said with a slap in his chest.
"Manuscript fee? What is this?" Kong Yingda asked.
Jing Wen didn't know how to describe the manuscript fee, so he said directly: "Mr. Kong, the manuscript fee is that I used your article to publish it. I should share the money I got. You have worked hard to read and then wrote down what you thoughts and I sold it for money. Shouldn't I give you some money?"
"Battle" "Bastard, where did I write books for money? You are insulting me!" Kong Yingda slapped the table and said angrily.
Jing Wen was speechless. Kong Yingda couldn't understand the statement of the manuscript fee. It's no wonder that it wasn't enough. Ancient people thought that writing books was just writing books, which was an elegant thing. How could it be linked to things like money? So Kong Yingda got angry on the spot and thought that the manuscript fee was an insult to him!
"Master Kong, let's not talk about the issue of manuscript fees for now. I will help you publish the books first, and I will help you pay for the publication. This time you give me the manuscript, and I will ask me to type it out, and then print it out in a unified manner, so that everyone in the world can appreciate your master Kong's knowledge. How about it?" Jing Wen said.
Jing Wen put the manuscript fee aside first, but instead said that he wanted to publish books. This made Kong Yingda feel relieved. Kong Yingda was concerned about the theory of publishing so that everyone in the world could learn his own theories. Now Jing Wen is willing to help Kong Yingda publish for free. Is there anything better than this? So Kong Yingda didn't care about Jing Wen's "insult" to him just now.
"Hurry up! I hope that in a few days, scholars around the world will see my book. My book is called "The Justice of the Five Classics" and you can take it!" Kong Yingda said.
Chapter completed!