At that time, it wonāt necessarily be required for one to continuously write novels.
Moreover, as the Imperial examinations will be held next year.
The students who have been preparing for two to three years are eager to obtain some information.
Consequently, when news about the book "The Imperial Examination Path" spread from the official newspaper, it immediately attracted the attention of some students.
Especially those students from the Jiangnan area.
After all, this area is wealthy, has many scholars, and fierce competition, so to achieve results, not only do they need good knowledge, but also some skills.
Therefore, when Zhong Shan and others brought five thousand books to Jiangnan, they started traveling by boat three days after leaving the capital, making the journey faster.
Upon reaching the local area.
The first issue of the official newspaper in the Jiangnan area had already been released.
It was precisely when the book "The Imperial Examination Path" was at its peak popularity.
From time to time, there were students who rushed to the largest bookstore in the Prefectural City, asking daily: "Shopkeeper, is there still no "The Imperial Examination Path" today?"
"No, our shopkeeper went to the capital for business, itāll be at least half a month before they return."
The student sighed with some regret, "Alas, why isnāt it here yet? I heard that even the Emperor praised this book."
"Say no more, Iāve been coming for ten days in a row just to grab this book."
"Ha, Iām lucky. I have a relative who came back from the capital, and I heard this book is also causing a sensation there. Almost every scholar has a copy. My relative brought one back for me."
"Really, Su, could you lend it to your humble brother for a look or two?"
The student referred to as Su shook his head repeatedly, refusing: "No, no, I havenāt finished reading it yet. However, I must say, the content inside is indeed exciting. I canāt bring myself to put it down."
"Isnāt it a short read? Why hasnāt Su finished it yet."
"You donāt understand. The stories inside may be short, but they contain a lot of philosophical insights. I need to study them carefully. Thereās no need to rush, comrades, as the waiter said, the shopkeeper will eventually bring this book over, itās just a little late. After all, the provincial exams arenāt until next August."
"Hmm, truly envious of Suās wide network..."
"Exactly, itās extremely rare to find this book in Jiangnan City these days..."
"I really wonder what the content is about..."
A few students turned away regretfully and hadnāt walked far before they encountered Zhong Shan and others pulling stacks of books into the city with carts.
Most scholars didnāt notice as they passed by.
Only one student, who wasnāt talkative but was observant, caught a glimpse of the book cover out of the corner of his eye. Finding it inexplicably familiar, he couldnāt help but walk over and reach out to stop Zhong Shan and his group.
"Sir, is there something you need?" Zhong Shan asked politely.
He held no power in Jiangnan, so whenever he traveled for business, he always valued harmony.
The student had already seen the words on the cover, let out a shriek, and exclaimed with surprise: "Ah, is this book āThe Imperial Examination Pathā? I want to buy it now, here, take the silver, I want a copy."
Looking at the silver pushed into his hands, Zhong Shan felt a strange sense of elation. Never before had there been a business where customers eagerly offered silver.
"What? Is this āThe Imperial Examination Pathā?"
The students who had walked far off but remembered their fellow classmates who hadnāt caught up, turned around and came back excitedly upon hearing this.
"I want one too..."
"Iāll take two copies."
"Quick, sell it to me first..."
Zhong Shan, looking at his hands full of silver, couldnāt stop smiling, not expecting things would go so smoothly.