The First Book, Romance of the Three Kingdoms
After going through all the movable type printing techniques and mastering them thoroughly.
Chu Wen was instantly filled with confidence.
Next, it was time to start preparing.
The first thing he had to do was to find a few loyal servants.
After all, Chu Wen only intended to give technical guidance.
As for how it would work, he would arrange it, but he did not intend to participate in the specific operation.
It was enough to just be a hands-off shopkeeper.
As for the sales of the printed products, he could help with marketing.
However, in the production aspect, there had to be a dedicated and loyal person to operate it.
Thinking of this, Chu Wen didn't delay and immediately stood up.
After returning to the bedroom, he discussed with Li Xue Yan to make a trip back to her mother's house.
Li Xue Yan naturally agreed.
She had long wanted to go back and take a look.
Thus, the two of them returned to the Li Residence under the protection of the servants.
First, they went to various places to pay their respects. Li Xue Yan stayed behind to talk to her mother while Chu Wen went to look for Li Daozong.
Li Daozong was practicing calligraphy in the study.
From afar, she saw Chu Wen walking over from the window.
He immediately put down the pen in his hand, shook his sleeves, and came out of the study.
He welcomed her with a smile.
"You're back, son-in-law."
The degree of enthusiasm was not like that of an elder, but more like a greeting between friends.
The reason was naturally because he was very satisfied with Chu Wen.
These days, every time he went to court, he would be complimented by everyone.
This was something that had never happened before.
And all of this was because of Chu Jie.
Therefore, his attitude was naturally very good.
Chu Wen hurriedly greeted Li Daozong.
He would still abide by the etiquette that he should have.
Then, Li Daozong led Chu Wen into the study.
"What's the matter, son-in-law?" he asked with a smile.”
"It's nothing serious. I just wanted to borrow a few people from my father-in-law."”
"Borrow someone?"
Li Daozong was momentarily stunned.
She looked at Chu Wen with a puzzled expression.
"Borrow who?"
"I wonder if there are any particularly loyal and reliable servants in father-in-law's residence. It would be best if they can read and write." Chu Wen smiled.”
Li Daozong was confused.
But he still answered honestly,"There are quite a few servants in my residence who meet the requirements. However, I wonder what use you have for them?"”
He knew that Chu Wen wouldn't make a big fuss so he asked.
Chu Wen smiled humbly.
"My son-in-law, I plan to start a business to subsidize the family."”
Li Daozong was stunned.
He thought Chu Wen was up to something big, but he didn't expect it to be business.
In this era, people didn't think much of doing business.
Especially scholars, they felt that merchants were the lowest profession.
Of course, it was another matter to envy the rich businessmen.
Li Daozong naturally had some prejudice against merchants.
He opened his mouth and couldn't help but say," If the family doesn't have enough money, I have it here. Why bother doing business?"”
"Father-in-law, you might not know this, but the business I'm doing is no ordinary small business. It's a big business that spreads culture."
Chu Wen smiled faintly.
Li Daozong was even more confused as he looked at Chu Wen suspiciously.
"Spread culture? I wonder how to spread it?"
Chu Wen saw his expression and smiled."I plan to set up my own bookstore and publish books.”
Li Daozong was enlightened.
In that case, it was really spreading culture.
Moreover, publishing books did not seem to be embarrassing.
He heaved a sigh of relief.
As long as Chu Wen didn't run those small businesses, it would be fine.
At the very least, this bookstore had some culture to it.
Moreover, based on his understanding of Chu Wen, he had even rejected the Emperor's invitation, yet he was planning to devote himself to the bookstore.
This ambition was probably something that he could not understand.
Therefore, he agreed with Chu Wen's idea.
So he patted his chest and said," Don't worry. I'll take care of all the servants you want. I'll personally choose them later and send them to your residence."”
Chu Wen thanked him immediately.
After leaving the Li Residence, Chu Wen returned home and called Qi San 'er over.
Qi San 'er was thin, but her eyes were sharp.
"What instructions does Master have?"
He stepped forward and bowed.
Chu Wen said," In the next two days, go out and help me find a shop. It'd be best if the place is big. I want to use it to print books." The front of the door was used to sell books.”
Qi San 'er understood.
Old Master was planning to open a bookstore.
He hurriedly responded and then retreated.
Although he was cunning, he was really smooth in doing things.
It only took him half a day to find a place.
Chu Wen specially went over to take a look.
"This shop was originally a small official, but because I'm about to leave the capital, I've been promoted." Qi San 'er explained. "Therefore, I was prepared to bring my family along. Therefore, this shop was also empty. Just as I was about to make a move, we happened to pick up the opportunity. Only two hundred taels of silver. According to the market price, it would cost at least another 100 taels.”
It was his first time working for Chu Wen, so he worked extra hard.
The work was also done beautifully.
Chu Wen nodded approvingly and said,""Work hard!"
Qi San 'er's bones instantly lightened as she quickly agreed,"Definitely, definitely."
Then, she quickly unlocked the door.
Chu Wen walked in.
After walking around, he was very satisfied with the space on the opposite side.
This shop was at least half the size of the Chu Manor.
It was enough for printing and sales.
After all, he was using new technology.
It was not the same old woodblock printing technique.
The next day.
The five loyal servants that Li Daozong had personally selected came to report to the Fan manor.
Chu Wen brought the servants to the shop and began to explain the specific production and operation of movable type printing.
After hearing this method, everyone could not help but be shocked.
This?
If he were to use movable type printing to print books, the speed would be too fast.
It was at least ten times faster than an engraving book.
After all, as long as the first batch of movable type printing was done, it would be done once and for all.
Every time he printed, he just had to look for the corresponding words one by one.
After some proofreading, it could be printed.
Once a book was finished, the next one would just need to be rearranged.
Chu Wen clapped his hands, allowing everyone to recover from their shock.
"Alright, everyone hurry up and start making movable type. The faster the quality and quantity, the better. Oh right, I have to emphasize one thing to everyone. The production method of movable type printing must not be passed on to outsiders.”
The servants were enthusiastic and agreed.
Looking at everyone's busy backs, Chu Jie was thinking about what book to publish first.
This was because the first shot had to be fired.
Then, his eyes lit up.
After deciding, the first book was Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
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