Cao Cong can't make the decision. Although Nei Yuan didn't give specific instructions, this matter was personally handled by Prince E, which means that the prince attaches great importance to it.

  Cao Jing finally managed to get rid of the group of people who came to ask for money by saying he would talk about it tomorrow, and then hastily sent someone to inform the inner courtyard... As for how this matter should be handled, it still depends on what that little girl says.

  Empress Cao didn't have a big heart like Zhao Xi, it's better to say she had no conscience.

  Zhao Xi also went to school, going to listen to Sun Fu's complaints.

  In terms of character, Sun Fu is indeed a man with a gentle disposition.

  His own masters were all demoted and exiled, but he himself was promoted to a high position due to the success of his disciples, wearing silver fish scales and crimson robes, fulfilling his lifelong wish. He still lived in the temple hall, as the teacher of the imperial prince.

  So, for a host who is dedicated to the country and exhausted his wisdom, shouting out a few cries of injustice is worthy of praise.

  It is also improper for officials and teachers to set aside the transmission of knowledge and instead teach princes and young masters about the vices of the imperial court.

  When one is in a position, he should fulfill his responsibilities. As a teacher for a day, he should take on the responsibilities of a teacher for that day. There's no need to drag in those national and court affairs. It's unnecessary, they're just children, not yet qualified to get involved in court politics, and it would be petty to do so.

  Or you might as well resign and ask for a transfer abroad.

  Sun Fu still came to give lectures as usual, and during the breaks in class, he would always bring up some private goods, very angrily criticizing the current situation, from the corruption of the imperial court to the treacherous officials in power, all day long, using innuendos and veiled criticisms.

  As a child, he shouldn't have understood, but Zhao Xi wasn't a pure child... Alas! He's just a bookworm, let him be. Overall, he's still a good person.

  Empress Cao responded to Zhao Xie's serious attention with a humble attitude, and even lowered her status to playfully write an article. To say that she didn't care is simply impossible.

  Xier has never been a child who loses her sense of purpose in play, she has always understood the importance of timing and would never act without a reason.

  It may have been wrong all along, perhaps it should be said since I recovered...

  Empress Cao didn't even bother to look at the accounts that Liu Yi had sent over yesterday and today, her mind was preoccupied with figuring out what exactly was so important about the counter-report that Xi'er was being so diligent about.

  "Go back, young lady, Cao Xiang has brought a message from your uncle."

  Is there any news? It should be a matter of revenge. Empress Cao clears her mind and prepares to hear some results that may strike Xi'er.

  "Speak!"

  "Printed overnight yesterday, all copies of the newspaper were sold out before dawn today. The emperor's uncle arranged for reprints, and five editions have been printed in a row, but they are still selling out."

  Liu Yi said this and paused. He felt that the princess should need to digest these words. From the beginning, he didn't believe that this counter-report could make money, but because it was ordered by the prince, he emphasized it to Cao Xiang.

  Today Cao Xiang passed on the news, he was startled awake.

  Empress Cao was indeed stunned. She had thought it was a report of mourning, but the result was still joyful... It's just that this reversal is too big.

  "Carry on!"

  "Yes, Princess. Because the news of the rebellion will spread throughout the city in just one day, so I went to the gathering with the two princes' messengers to investigate at the Imperial Uncle's residence, wanting to mediate the rebellion. The Imperial Uncle used the excuse that this matter needs careful consideration and temporarily sent away the guests."

  "The Emperor's uncle emphasized that the guest would seek results tomorrow and hoped for an early decision from the inner court."

  What's going on? Is it related to the Imperial Court and the Wang Manor? What is happening now?

  Empress Cao didn't understand. It was just a counter-attack, even if the scene was fiery, how much money could be made? Was it worth having the guild and the Wang Mansion come to their doorstep for advice?

  Liu Yi...

  "The little one is here."

  "Do you know how to calculate the cost of resistance? And what about profit?"

  The terms "cost" and "profit" were first coined by Xi'er, which is quite consistent with business matters.

  "Reporting to the princess, I have calculated that the cost of engraving each edition is no longer sustainable at the current price of one coin per copy. However, with the living character printing method mentioned by the prince, the entire cost of engraving can be offset by the revenue. Moreover, the revenue will gradually increase due to reprints and increased sales."

  It's as if nothing was said. After finishing speaking, Empress Cao still didn't understand, and it was all vague to her.

  It's just roughly known that there are some profits, but the profits are not high. But why would it cause such attention from the Chamber of Commerce and the Wang Fu?

  Cao Huanghou didn't understand until Zhao Xi came back from school.

  "Xi'er, the first day's print of five editions was still sold out. Your maternal uncle came to our door with a gift, seeking reconciliation. This matter requires your decision."

  Huh? You figured it out in just one day? I didn't think you were stupid, but surprisingly, you understood the trick in such a short time.

  "Mother, if we enter into a partnership, we must ensure that our family has absolute control over the decision-making power. If others start their own business, the movable-type printing technology will only be licensed, not sold."

  "It is also necessary to follow the official contract. If others report and appear to have different opinions in the imperial court, or arbitrarily discuss national politics, the authorization will be stopped, and no refund of related authorization fees will be made."

  She confused Empress Cao again. She actually just wanted to know why the trade association and the Wang family were involved in this matter... She felt it was not for money.

  "Xī ér, cǐ yòu shì wèi hé?"

  Translation: "Xi'er, why is this again?"

  "Mother, reporting profits is not just about selling one way, or it can be said that selling against reports is only a part of the profit."

  "Let's put it this way, suppose the newspaper has been published for a long time and the people of Bianjing are used to knowing about the racing events from the newspaper. Therefore, if one day the newspaper does not publish the racing event, no one will buy the newspaper, let alone buy tickets to watch."

  "Moreover, after the custom of reporting to the authorities about the activities of Cuju was established, all kinds of information regarding Cuju clubs, Cuju experts, and hosts, etc. had to be reported through the authorities. Even merchants from other industries could use the authorities to announce their goods for sale."

  This is an authoritative information release and advertising industry field. Zhao Xi doesn't think the merchants of the Song Dynasty can't figure it out. It should be said that it will soon extend to the advertising industry.

  Empress Cao pondered for a whole day, but still couldn't figure out the way in, and she had thought of many possibilities. But after a whole day of thinking, it was still not as easy as Xi'er casually figuring it out.

  In just a few words, Empress Cao had completely understood.

  He also thoroughly understood why Xi'er attached so much importance to this matter. This is not a report on the imperial court, but facing the entire Bianliang City and its people, and even later it can be authorized to all military states like a cake formula.

  What's wrong with this kid's brain?

  When Cao Jing received the Queen's reply in the evening, he also had such a question: What does the King's head look like?

  Even if it was the guild and the royal family who inquired about each other, he only thought that they were all envious of the hot sales, but after being told by the prince, he realized that he didn't really understand commercial affairs.

  No matter what kind of mind the guild and the Wang Fu have, with these two rules set by Master Wang as a foundation, future cooperation will be much easier.

  At least for Cao's family, it is much easier. Very simple, they have the key points in their hands, or to say, they are at the top of the entire industry.

  The industry has entered a new era, and the royal family has started their own separate stoves.

  It's different, for the royal family, they are used to giving orders and naturally don't want to be a supporting role. As for criticizing the imperial court, the imperial relatives have always been mixed in with the common people, waiting for death. The imperial court has always been kind to scholars but never to the imperial relatives.

  Who would have thought that when winter arrived, Tiexue also welcomed its own winter.