Li Shimin

Chapter 62 The Shopkeeper, No Books!
"So many officials went to that library, why didn't I get any news?"

An older shopkeeper muttered to himself with a puzzled face.

Although they are just small shopkeepers of a bookstore, they have close ties with officials in Chang'an City, no matter how big or small they are.

Moreover, among other things, at least half of the officials in Chang'an City are members of the family behind them.

"No, the old man has to go and have a look!"

Suddenly, the old shopkeeper slammed the table and stood up.

"Treasurer Cui?"

On the side, everyone looked at the shopkeeper Cui in surprise.

"Treasurer Cui, why is this? In Chang'an City, I wait for the status of a few bookstores, and still use it to be afraid of a small library that doesn't know the height of the sky?"

"Exactly, no matter how hot the library opposite is, it's only because of those two books that sell for [-] coins. After those officials have bought these books, they will definitely not go to this library again."

"At that time, I just need to wait for the shopkeeper of the library on the opposite side to come over and make tea for me in person to apologize!"

"Hey, none of you are wondering what those two books are? Who wrote them?"

Shopkeeper Cui asked slowly.

"This?"

Suddenly, all the shopkeepers were stunned.

Although they are proud, they are still bookstore shopkeepers, and they are still very curious about the new books.

"Treasurer Cui, then I can't go in person, call a buddy, just go over and buy a few copies!"

"Exactly!"

"That's fine too!"

After thinking for a moment, Shopkeeper Cui slowly sat down.

soon.

A few books that were brand new and smelled of ink were placed in front of everyone.

"So bound!"

Everyone was the shopkeeper of the bookstore for many years, and their faces were gloomy just by taking a look.

"Everyone, the book with such a beautiful binding is really not produced by your home bookstore?"

"How is this possible? How could our family sell such books at a low price and open another library?"

"Could it be the ones in Jiangnan?"

"Ok?"

Hearing this, everyone was surprised, and then full of doubts.

"Do you think this book is familiar?"

Suddenly, a shopkeeper muttered something to himself in a low voice with some hesitation, took a copy of "Number Arithmetic" and read it.

At the same time, upon hearing this, some shopkeepers couldn't help but think of something.

Hastily bowed his head and looked up.

"Number arithmetic..."

"Everyone, my Wang family bookstore still has some things to deal with, so Wang will leave first!"

"My Zheng Family Bookstore seems to have something to deal with, let's go first!"

"My Lu family..."

"Hey, shopkeepers, why do you have to leave suddenly?"

After such a short period of time, these shopkeepers all left suddenly, leaving the shopkeeper in a daze.

"Boss, what's the matter?"

The shop assistant on the side also looked at a loss.

"Go, go to Tianxia Library across the street, and buy ten more... no, twenty books of these two books!"

Unexpectedly, when he first entered the bookstore, he found that the shopkeeper's face suddenly changed, and he directly handed him four pennies.

"Yes"

After hearing this, the shop assistant hurried out.

After a while, he ran over from Tianxia Library on the opposite side with forty books in his arms.

at the same time.

Back to the shopkeepers of the various bookstores, they also quickly withdrew a few coins from the cabinets and handed them over to the clerks of each store, so that they could buy books in a hurry.

……

Inside the Tianxia Library.

"Shopkeeper, there are no books!"

A store clerk, sweating profusely, found the shopkeeper Li Hou who was busy collecting money.

"If you run out of books, go to the bookstore to move them!"

Li Hou didn't raise his head, and said directly.

"The shopkeeper has moved twice, and now the bookstore is gone!" the shop assistant shouted.

"Impossible, the warehouse has accumulated [-] books, how could it be gone!"

"Shopkeeper, it's all sold out!"

"All sold?"

"It's really sold, shopkeeper, there are still many book customers who have already paid, and they are waiting outside!"

"Wait a minute, register these book users first, and at the same time, they are not allowed to collect fixed money. I'll go find books now!"

After speaking, Li Hou hurriedly ran out.

……

A quarter of an hour later.

Li Hou was already standing in Xiande Hall.

"You said that all the books have been sold out?"

Hearing this, both Li Chengqian and Li Gang could not help but be surprised.

"Returning to Your Highness, the [-] copies have all been sold out. Now, there are still many people who have paid the money, but they can't get the books, and they are guarding outside the library!"

Li Hou quickly replied.

"Go and find some books from Yu Gui and Xie Siyun!"

Li Chengqian said quickly.

"Returning to Your Highness, when the villain passed by, there were not many books left in Yu Gui's and Xie Si's libraries, and they are probably sold out now!" Li Hou's face was full of helplessness.

"A total of [-] books, adding up to [-] copies, how could they sell so fast?"

Li Chengqian couldn't believe it.

"Your Highness, it's only been less than three days. According to the enthusiasm of these people, it can sell at least [-]!"

Li Hou said excitedly.

"Reprint, must reprint as soon as possible!"

Li Chengqian's face brightened, and he said hastily.

At the same time, Li Gang at the side couldn't help showing a hint of joy on his face.

These two books sold so fast, although he didn't get a penny, but he also participated in the whole process of typesetting and binding these books, which still gave him a sense of accomplishment.

"Your Highness is wise!"

Li Hou said quickly.

"Li Hou, please explain to those people first, and let those people come back tomorrow. Now, even if the bookstore speeds up printing, it will only be able to print [-] copies tomorrow. You must make it clear to those people that the three of you can sell at most [-] copies every day. Ben, tell them not to worry!"

After thinking about it, Li Chengqian said again.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Li Hou nodded, and then said again: "Your Highness, there are more than 2000 coins in the library now, you have to send someone as soon as possible to take all the money away! Put it in the library, and the villain will not leave at night." Dare to go back and stay in the library all night, for fear that someone will steal the money!"

"Don't worry about this, someone will grab the money in a while!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

After saluting and thanking Li Chengqian, Li Hou left.

Accompanying them are a group of Eastern Palace guards.

Soon, these guards returned to the East Palace with three carts of money.

"Your Highness, this is the money for selling books in Dongshi Library. There are a total of [-] coins!"

Li Fu reported to Li Chengqian.

"That much money?"

After hearing this, Li Chengqian was full of excitement, and hurriedly walked to the front of the three carriages, opened the curtains, and there were piles of copper coins inside.

Suddenly, his face flushed.

As for Li Gang who followed behind, his face was also full of joy.

"Your Highness, these have almost paid off!"

"Ok?"

Hearing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help being startled.

After thinking for a moment, a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.

"Teacher, so to speak, just printed [-] books, and earned nearly [-] coins!"

"This……"

Li Gang slightly supported his forehead.

……

(End of this chapter)