Heaven's Formula

But not quite like it.

Manuscripts are generally copied from famous books, and the title of the book must be placed in the most prominent position on the front page, but on this front page there is only a pseudonym, which is still in the corner, called Huakai Lay.

Anyway, since I have nothing to do, shopkeeper Zhang simply looked through it.

"Oh...that's what it is."

"What book is it?" Zhang Yuan asked.

"A book of common sayings." He replied casually.The so-called slang book is a popular version similar to a biography, which mainly tells about people and events, but the words are less particular, and can even be called vulgar.Scholars definitely don't like it, so they usually talk to storytellers in teahouses and taverns.However, since Her Majesty the Princess came to power, the requirements for writing have become as simple and understandable as possible. In addition, there are also story boards in the Shenjin Weekly, which often tell the deeds of outstanding people from all over the world, and even published a long article to introduce Mr. Chi. The idol team, so that this kind of slang book doesn't seem so obtrusive.

"Have you seen it before?"

"I have no impression. It must not be the most widely circulated books on the market." Zhang Zhang is still somewhat confident in his industry. Although he is not a student, he has not even passed the exam for scholar, but the books he has read That can definitely fill several big baskets.There is no doubt that this book belongs to the obscure category.

"Wait...the book sender wrote it himself, right?" Zhang Yuan muttered suddenly.

But he quickly dismissed the idea.

That stack of paper was in my hand, at least it was worth tens of thousands of words, how could a little girl write so many things.In fact, most of the people who can write slang books these days are old scholars who have not been admitted to fame and can only make a living in another way.Regardless of how high these people are, decades of immersion in books are the basic conditions.

More importantly, the other party had no reason to throw what he wrote at the door of the bookstore, and then ran away without looking back.

Otherwise, what is she planning?

It's impossible to let the bookstore print it for her for free.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yuan couldn't help laughing out loud.

He shook his head, put aside all these distracting thoughts, and continued to eat melon seeds in a boring way. He had already started imagining in his mind how he would make his way out of the world after Fengming Bookstore closed.

It wasn't until he slapped his hands and stood up after eating the melon seeds that he realized that something was wrong.

The shopkeeper was still looking at the book in his hand, and there was a weird smile on his face, as if he was expecting something, but tried his best to suppress his reaction.

Almost an hour had passed since he took the book back.

As a well-read shopkeeper, shopkeeper Zhang seldom reads an unknown work so intently.

"Uncle, what is this writing about?" Zhang Yuan asked casually.

But all he got was silence.

"uncle!"

Zhang Yuan frowned, leaned in front of the counter and shouted, "Uncle Zhang, it's on fire!"

"Ah? Where is the fire?" The other party finally had a reaction. He raised his head suddenly, looked around and said, "Hurry up and get the water!"

"I lied to you."

"You brat!" The shopkeeper raised his hand and slapped him on the forehead, "What nonsense are you talking about! What a bad luck!"

"Who told you to ignore me before." The latter said innocently, covering his head, "By the way, what is this book about? I see you have been staring at it, is it so good?"

Shopkeeper Zhang's rare old face flushed, and he didn't know what to say for a moment.

It was the first time he had read such a wonderful book of common sayings. It departed from the biographical style in which a celebrity was the main character in the past, and instead focused on a seemingly ordinary, even humble girl.As a rare female character, her life experience is also extremely complicated. She was born in the West Pole, but she was exiled to the mainland due to family upheavals. She suffered a lot along the way and even fell into prostitution, but she never gave up her heart that yearned for freedom.Especially in the part of confrontation and entanglement with the powerful prefect, shopkeeper Zhang was dumbfounded.

The most prominent thing in the book is no longer the event itself, but the emotions erupting between the characters. A large number of psychological descriptions completely break through the style of the previous stories, and the intertwining of love and hate is also presented on paper.A book with tens of thousands of words has only just begun, and it is hard for him to imagine what kind of thickness the book will eventually reach when it is completely written.

In addition to the plot that makes people eager to know the follow-up development, many details in the book are also extremely eye-catching, such as the life in the brothel, the psychological transformation of the woman, and the treatment she encountered... The description itself is not considered Direct, but the words are just right to make people think about it and make people blush. I have to say that if the author did not have extremely rich experience, it would be impossible to write such a fragment.

But for some reason, shopkeeper Zhang always felt that the prefect, who appeared in the second half of the stage, had a feeling of deja vu.

"So this is a new book?" Zhang Yuan has already sneaked out a few sheets of paper, and glanced aside, "Could it be that the other party left the book here and really wanted us to print it?"

These words exploded in the shopkeeper's mind like a thunderclap!

print out?

What would happen if the book were to be sold?

will fire.

No, it will definitely catch fire!It is not at the same level as those old saying books in the past. The content is unprecedented and attractive. Not to mention teahouses and taverns, even readers will like this kind of story that is closely related to their lives-after all, it becomes a "" The prefect who bullies men and women is the target they dare to think but dare not say. Now that someone has written this part straightforwardly, if they bring themselves into the prefect, it will undoubtedly be a very pleasant experience!

Decades of experience shouted wildly in the shopkeeper's mind.

Once this book is printed and sold by Fengming Bookstore, it will definitely be able to compete with Shenjin Weekly!

Even a reversal of the market situation is not out of the question!

Chapter 825 Burning Heart

"The ink and paper in the printing workshop...should be enough?" Shopkeeper Zhang put down the "books" that were not in volume in his hand and murmured.

"Of course it's enough. We haven't opened a store for so long, how could there be no stock... Wait!" Zhang Yuan stared, and suddenly came back to his senses, "Uncle, what do you mean by asking this? Are you really Want to print this book?"

The shopkeeper nodded.

"But she didn't give any money!" Zhang Yuan emphasized, "You also told me that businessmen can't do business at a loss. How can a bookstore help print without charging money? In the past, those talented scholars who came to print poetry anthologies also It costs money!"

"We can make money from books."

"Buying books?" Zhang Yuan said in disbelief, "Uncle Xingxing, didn't all the books that could be sold in the past were the classics and anthologies that must be read to obtain fame and fame? How many people are willing to pay for a book of common sayings? ?”

"It's not what it used to be." Shopkeeper Zhang shook his head. He had lived in the city for most of his life, and he was deeply touched by Jinxia's changes.Even just two or three years ago, most people could not read. Listening to books and watching theaters were activities that rich people would participate in.But now, if you pick up a ten-year-old child on the road, you can more or less know a few words, and there are not a few who can even write.

The rising sales volume of Shenjin Weekly is the proof.

Rather than waiting for other people to spread the word, buying a sneak peek now is the most common choice for Jinxia people.

"Let's take a look first." But he didn't bother to say so much, letting his nephew experience it for himself is worth a thousand words.What's more, Zhang Yuan is also a young generation who has received basic education. If he is also attracted, it will be more able to prove his inference.

……

Half an hour later, Zhang Yuan put down the book with a red face.

Seeing the shopkeeper sizing him up, he coughed quickly, "This book...is really different."

"You also think it can sell well?"

"If it can be printed in large quantities." Zhang Yuan couldn't deny this, but he still discouraged, "But you'd better not do that."

"How to say?" The shopkeeper frowned.

"Uncle, do you think about who is written in this book?"

"Xiji people, alchemists, and... the prefect?"

"Don't you think it corresponds to the court?" Zhang Yuan showed a look of fear, "Although Her Royal Highness replaced the government office with the Office, it is still the court in essence. And the government in this book It's very similar to Jin Xia's bureau, such as the prohibition of human trafficking, the abolition of prostitution contracts, etc... and the most important point, the description of this prefect is really too similar to the image of Lord Xia that is circulated outside."

Shopkeeper Zhang suddenly woke up!

So that's the case, no wonder he always felt that the image of the prefect seemed familiar!

As the Prime Minister of the Affairs Bureau and the most trusted minister of Her Royal Highness, Xia Fan has two completely different reputations in Shenzhou and outside Shenzhou.He has almost no objection to the former, he can be regarded as a model for all officials and the object of praise from the common people, while the latter is a bit strange... For example, he has strong ability, strong desire, and at the same time, he has an extraordinary interest in female sex.Since more and more foreigners moved into Jinxia, ​​such sayings have gradually spread among the chatter in the streets and alleys.But most locals take it as a joke, and no one really takes it to heart.

Shopkeeper Zhang lived in Jinxia City all year round, so he only thought the eunuch was familiar, but he didn't think of a deeper level. Now that he was reminded by his nephew, he suddenly realized that this eunuch was not Xia Fan's image spread outside!

Especially in terms of extraordinary ability and being quite trusted by the superiors, the background of Master Xia is almost exactly the same!

The shopkeeper couldn't help shrinking his neck.

Although Xia Fan's name is not mentioned anywhere in the book, as Zhang Yuan worried, if the government is annoyed, who knows if they will find other reasons to toss the bookstore?

But... give up like this?

Shopkeeper Zhang was not reconciled.

There is no doubt that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If it is grasped, Fengming Bookstore is expected to soar into the sky, instead of waiting for demise like it is now with no one caring about it.

After a long silence, he slowly opened his mouth, "Go to Jinxia Bookstore."

This bookstore is a store jointly established by the Secretariat and two other bookstores, and it is also the main publisher of the Shenjin Weekly and official letters.

"Uh, should you give this book to them?" Zhang Yuan rubbed his head. This is a safe approach. Whether it is to be printed or destroyed, it will be decided by the secretariat.

"No, you go and buy a copy of the latest Jinxia law."

"Oh... no, Uncle, why did you buy that?" Zhang Yuan asked in surprise.

"I want to study it all night." The shopkeeper replied in a desperate tone, "This book will be printed by Fengming Bookstore. In order to deal with possible risks, I have to prepare in advance."

"Ahem——" Zhang Yuan was almost choked, "You expect to use Jinxia Law to fight against the government?"

"At least in the publicity of the secretariat, they emphasize that all affairs are carried out in accordance with the law." Shopkeeper Zhang said solemnly, "Although these people come from a wrong path, at least I have to admit that the secretariat promises to What has been done, has not been violated so far.”

"What if they make an exception?" Zhang Yuan twitched his mouth.

"Then let me be the first time!" The shopkeeper said word by word.

This bookstore is the family business of the Zhang family.

Even if the final outcome is demise, he also hopes to shine the last flame in the eyes of everyone.

It was the first time Zhang Yuan saw the shopkeeper showing such a solemn expression.

Compared with the middle-aged man who was sighing in front of the counter, his eyes at this moment seemed to be back to his prime.

"Okay," Zhang Yuan said helplessly, "but this book doesn't even have a name, and the plot has only just begun. What are you going to do?"

"I've thought about this a long time ago." Shopkeeper Zhang said with confidence, "This person put the manuscript at the door of our store, which proves that she also has expectations. If the book becomes popular, she will definitely send over the follow-up part. As for The title of the book... just take it as the first two characters of the author's name."

He paused, "This book is called "Flowers Blooming"."

……

Three days later, the tea doctors received an unprecedented book. The word Huakai on the cover and the inscription from Fengming Bookstore on the front page seemed unique.It was the first time for them to encounter the bookstore donating books on their own initiative, but since there were new stories, they had to read them anyway.

Anyway, as long as the other party is willing to give money, what books are you talking about?

However, to Dr. Cha's surprise, the book only took two days to rule all the teahouses in Jinxia City.The regular guests who came to drink tea and chat, without exception, asked them to continue to tell the story of the flower blooming, and those who put the book on the shelf would be booed by the guests even when they came to the stage.

But this is just the beginning.

Soon some people were not satisfied with just listening to Dr. Tea's slow narration, and they began to find the source of this book by themselves.

Fengming Bookstore immediately entered the public's field of vision.

Chapter 826

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"What are you talking about, recently there have been counter-books circulating in Jinxia City?"

Inside the Police Department of the Bureau, Li Xing raised his head from the file and said.

"Boss, don't you know?" Detective Huang Silian nodded and said, "Recently, this book has become popular all over the streets and alleys! Bookstores selling it are lined up from the yard to the entrance of the street!"

"Oh? Let's listen to the details." Li Xing suddenly became interested.

To be honest, the law and order environment in this city was the best he had ever seen. Even during the period when the enemy infiltrated wildly, there were less than a hundred murders.Now that it has entered the period of stability, the city is even more prosperous and stable, and there are even fewer robberies and thefts.However, this does not mean that the police department is idle. In fact, their work has become more and more busy, such as population registration, ID card handling, business disputes, etc., and even disputes between neighbors have become one of their tasks. one.

This also made Li Xing feel a little melancholy.

He always felt that his talent was out of scope.

And the appearance of anti-book news lifted his spirits - there is no doubt that the Qixing Privy Council has definitely not stopped sending spies to Jinxia in the past, and if these moths can be caught, the credit must be greater than the trivial matters in the neighborhood.

The whole process is not complicated.

About four or five days ago, a slang book called "Flowers Blooming" suddenly became popular, and many people rushed to buy it, which sparked heated discussions.Due to the limited quantity, its price is also rising steadily. After several times of reselling, the price can even be tripled or quadrupled.And price supervision was originally one of the responsibilities of the police department. It was because someone reported it in the market that the detectives noticed the popularity of this book.

But if it's just a well-bought book of common sayings, that's fine.

The key is that a considerable part of its content involves the life of court officials, and the image of the people in the book clearly has the shadow of the founder of the bureau.

After listening to his subordinates' report, Li Xing jumped up, "This man is so courageous!"

It's no wonder that he was angry, Xia Fucheng's reputation in the affairs bureau can be said to be admired by everyone, and everyone can see his behavior.Although Her Royal Highness the princess behind him is indeed very supportive of him, but anyone with a discerning eye knows that he can succeed not because of the support of the superior, but because of the reason for doing so.

There is no doubt that this is definitely a public opinion weapon used by enemy spies to discredit Xia Fan!

"Boss, do we need to report the situation to the Privy Council?" Huang Si asked.

If the opponent is Qixing, the possibility of the alchemist's rebellion should be considered.Although the police department is equipped with air rifles, guns are obviously at a disadvantage when arresting people in complex environments such as streets and houses.

"No need, I guess the planner is most likely an ordinary person." Li Xing said decisively, "It is precisely because he has no ability to carry out substantial damage that he chooses this despicable method to attack Master Xia. The bookstore selling books is Which one?"

"Beicheng District, Erli Peach Blossom Street, Fengming Bookstore."

"Bring a team and seal the bookstore immediately!"

"Yes!"