NOVEL NEXT Chapter 44
Chapter 44 Father and son
The influence of literature in this era far exceeds that of later generations, because in this era there is no radio, no television, and no computer in the information age. Novels are one of the most common pastimes for people. Therefore, the literary market is always in a hungry state. The appearance of an excellent literary work is like dropping a bomb on a calm lake, and the ripples are extremely spreading.
The literary world of El Roy is in a strange state. On the one hand, many readers have come into contact with “The Earl of Monte Cristo” through various channels, and they don’t hesitate to offer praise for this elegant and popular work. On the other hand, the mainstream literary media In deliberately concealing the news about “The Count of Monte Cristo”, a qualified and regular bookstore could not even find the book shadow of “The Count of Monte Cristo”.
More and more readers are asking Leonard bookstores and publishers about the news of “The Earl of Monte Cristo”. Leonard Press has been under tremendous pressure from all sides. Over time, anyone with a discerning eye will know about the “Earl of Monte Cristo”. “Is being suppressed by the mainstream media, and the only person with such great energy in the publishing industry is the leader Leonard Publishing.
There was a lot of discussion among the lower class, but the upper class knew this but did not break it. Everyone knows that Leonard Publishing had awarded the Leonard Award for contributions to the work “Wild Rose” by a member of the Elroy family some time ago. “The Count of Monte Cristo” also made its mark in the collection of novels, but disappeared because it missed the prize.
At that time, many readers thought that there was an inside story in this call for papers, but now that the gap between “Wild Rose” and “Count of Monte Cristo” is clear at a glance, everything seems to be a joke like a king’s new clothes, because the king’s identity is the king. No one dared to reveal the essence of this matter.
Leonard Press can’t say that the accumulation of public opinion will make them lose their credibility, but they can’t even choose to admit that they are wrong. They admit that they are hitting the face of the Elroy family, and Belloc needs to stand in line. One stop to the end, just as he said that wall-to-wall grass is the least popular type in social circles.
Belloc’s decision was very decisive and correct. The only thing he did not expect was that the impact of “The Count of Monte Cristo” was greater than he thought, and it was beyond the control of his largest publishing house in El Roy. Ordinary novels of course can’t do it. “The Count of Monte Cristo” is extremely beautifully packaged by Harvey. The cover and the punctuation marks and style of writing that he created have earned enough attention.
The Leonard family, in a spacious and dark study room, now the head of the Leonard family is negotiating with Belloc to resolve the current dilemma.
Duke Bernard is a shrewd businessman. Thirty years ago, the Bernard family was in trouble because of the explosive economic growth like other noble families. An aristocrat without wealth support was just a imaginary title. At that time He resolutely decided to bet on all his family’s savings to enter the publishing industry. Even though he no longer manages the publishing house today, he is considered one of the most prominent figures in the social world.
Facing the report submitted by his son Belloc, he glanced briefly and put it down, folded his hands and said calmly: “My son, your decision is not wrong. No matter how good a novel is, it is only a novel. This is not the capital. Literature The association will not make a name for the literary works of a small place. But the decision is right. It is true that the reputation of Leonard Press will be affected. In any case, these public opinions need to be suppressed. In this incident, we represent the Elroy family. There shouldn’t be anyone against us, even the fellow Afry!”
Belloc changed his tough and worried sigh in front of outsiders: “Father, what I am more worried about is how the Elroy family will treat this matter. I once thought that my judgment is no longer wise. After all, “Wild Rose” is one thing. The works of the second son of the family cannot represent the will of the earl.”
“Of course it is, but how many people in Elroy want to please the earl has no way.”
“So…” Bellok looked at his father and waited for the conclusion.
“We are only faithfully fulfilling the role of a loyal dog and playing the role of a clown. As long as we have a useful value, the Elroy family will not abandon us. From another perspective, this incident has promoted us and Elro. The key to the **** of the Yi family is the attitude and method of handling this matter. In short, we have to block all the dirty water for the Elroy family.”
Bellok marveled at his father’s long-term gaze: “In your analysis, this thing doesn’t sound bad.”
Duke shook his head instead: “On the contrary, this is definitely not good. Once we can’t completely block the dirty water, the Elroy family will abandon our abandoned son.”
“What is there to worry about, we have the largest publishing house in the city and the right to speak.”
“Bellock, are you underestimating the influence of literature and novelists?”
Bellok nodded a little arrogantly: “I can’t be called underestimated. They are just people with little wisdom. Even if they write a book, they cannot become as rich as we are.
“Stupid!” Duke reprimanded in a deep voice.
Bellok looked at his father in surprise: “I thought you thought the same as me.”
“I do regard novels as commodities, but I have never dared to underestimate a work or a novelist. You may have some doubts, of course, because you have never been to the capital of the kingdom, where a writer especially It is the novelists who are more popular than you think. They are powerful forces in the social world. Can you imagine that there are even adults with the status of a duke among those authors, even though most of them have never possessed wealth or granted rights, they It’s a cultural leader, my God you don’t understand our situation?” Duke hated iron and steel and taught him a lesson. After speaking, he patted the table and felt a headache for his son’s stupid thoughts.
It’s normal for Belloc to have such an idea, but it may be this idea that led to the situation today, and Duke is sure that it will lead the situation in the worst direction.
Facing his father’s anger, Belloc shook his head in confusion.
The aged nobleman let out a weak sigh: “We can suppress “The Count of Monte Cristo” throughout the city, but once this work is out of Elroy, I don’t know whether the masters of the Capital Literary Association also like this one. Works They even only need a sentence of evaluation to determine everything today.”
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“Dear Mr. Alexander:
Hello, we have not seen each other since the last party, but I haven’t left your work for a day during this period. I am impressed by your wisdom and amazed by your ingenious ideas. Every time I reminisce about your novels, I will feel from the bottom of my heart that you are definitely one of the greatest novelists in the history of El Roy.
“The Count of Monte Cristo” is a major innovation in the history of fiction…
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Therefore, please forgive me for acting without authorization. I have sent a printed copy of “Count of Monte Cristo” to my friend in the capital. He is a member of the Literary Association over there, which is the representative of national literature and has more A writer with excellent quality and high literary cultivation, your work will definitely get a fair evaluation there. The Count of Monte Cristo should not be limited to the city of El Roy, it should be seen by all readers who like literature.
Your friend and loyal reader, Scott Adams, wrote on October 4, 1325 in the Barron calendar. ”
Harvey sat on his sofa and drank milk after reading the envelope. He didn’t feel disgusted with Scott’s act of sending “The Earl of Monte Cristo” to the Literary Association. For him, everything was in the past. His debts were cleared, and during this time, Pulan handed him a large amount of publishing profits, a total of 31,827 Barrons, enough for him to spend a period of time.
What is he interested in now? In addition to slowly preparing to finish the second half of “The Count of Monte Cristo”, the attribute panel in his mind gave him a very rich reward based on the influence of the “Count of Monte Cristo”, which was enough to allow him to step into the mysterious domain of spellcasters. .