Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 2161: Chapter 2158: The Idea

"Do you understand now? This writer exists independently, akin to the concept of a poet." He tried to use simple language to explain, as it was indeed challenging for a merchant who hadn’t studied to grasp these distinctions.

Zhong Shan suddenly realized, "I understand now, the shopkeeper truly has broad knowledge."

"The influence of an eminent scholar is significant; seeking disciples and pupils often leads to a path within the official circle, while poets and writers are merely outstanding talents in certain areas and are not involved in officialdom."

"Exactly." The shopkeeper felt that there was nothing wrong with these words, so he nodded in agreement.

Zhong Shan felt reassured, sighed in relief, and said with a smile, "No problem, I agree to the shopkeeper’s request."

"Master Zhong is indeed noble. Initially, I thought Master Zhong would find this idea whimsical and be unwilling to engage." The shopkeeper’s words were genuinely sincere.

At this time, whenever a new profession emerged, it would be classified into different social hierarchies.

But matters like these are not decided by individuals like them; it is the opinion of the imperial court that matters.

Regardless of the social status of the writer, the sudden emergence of an unfamiliar profession is bound to challenge many people’s thoughts, and it may not be easy to persuade the majority to accept it.

He was convinced mainly due to Mrs. Yu’s subtle influence, only then did he believe this could be accomplished.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been confident in achieving it.

Previously encountered collaborations were either spies sent by competitors, timid individuals, or those who found his ideas whimsical.

Not to mention offering assistance, avoiding hindrance was considered fortunate.

After all, it is often difficult to control public opinion; if it can’t be controlled initially, achieving the objective later will incur greater costs.

Therefore, the bookstore shopkeeper preferred a slower pace and was unwilling to collaborate with unsuitable people.

Having reached an agreement with Zhong Shan, they settled on five thousand books, to be delivered within three days. The shopkeeper received a deposit of 250 taels, with the remaining payment to be settled upon delivery.

Zhong Shan took the contract and rushed off.

The bookstore shopkeeper also hurried to supervise the book printing, ensuring no typographical errors or printing issues.

To ensure quality and better promotion.

Three days later.

Zhong Shan arrived with a convoy, took five thousand books from the bookstore, paid the remaining balance of 2250 taels, and hurriedly transported the books out of the capital with fellow brothers from the Escort Agency.

Meanwhile, other state government offices in Great Chu used the capital as a center to extend the influence of the official newspaper.

Recently, bailiffs could often be seen sending letters to post stations, and every county city’s government along with its printing institutions received notifications. While promoting the official newspaper, efforts were made to amplify the newspaper’s reputation.

Of course, the pricing of the official newspaper was regulated; not high, but the profits partly belonged to the yamen.

Upon the announcement of this regulation.

Local officials dared not disobey, driven by interests, the handling of the official newspaper proceeded smoothly.

On this side, Chu Heng also published on the official newspaper some agricultural methods written by Ye Muyu, detailing how to plant various crops and how to fertilize the land, etc."

Ye Muyu had a time limit for writing storybooks.

She did not intend to rely on writing storybooks for a living in the future.

But if she wanted to maintain her pen name, it was best to continuously produce works.

So she decided she could also organize these agricultural and industrial-themed miscellaneous books into volumes for publication.