Meishan Su family, Su Yun is the most virtuous

Chapter 119: It's just Su Zizhan! (Here it comes, the day is done!)

I returned to Zhang’s house in the evening.

Zhang Dun, as usual, talked to Su Yun about some official practices. He stopped talking for about half an hour and then asked with a strange look, "How many chapters of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms have you written?"

Su Yun smiled and said, "This is the hundredth time. Uncle, do you want to see it?"

Zhang Dun nodded and said, "Yes, yes, I want to see it. Do you have an extra copy of the manuscript? I want to take it first."

Su Yun smiled and said, "Maybe Ayuan and the others have it. They always copy it."

Zhang Dun nodded and said, "Okay, keep it for yourself."

Su Yun said quickly: "Uncle, the house I found is next to Fayun Temple. I plan to move there tomorrow."

Zhang Dun nodded and said, "Tell the butler to go with you tomorrow to get acquainted with the place."

Su Yun quickly nodded in response.

After dinner, Zhang Dun called Zhang Yuan over and said, "Give me the copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms you copied."

Zhang Yuan asked in surprise: "Dad, do you want to see it?"

Zhang Dun scolded, "Why are you asking so many questions? Bring it here quickly."

Zhang Yuan didn't dare to say much and hurried to get it. It was a thick book. It was obvious that Zhang Yuan cherished this manuscript very much. He even made an exquisite cover for it with a picture of Guan Erye on it.

Zhang Dun flipped through it and snorted, "It's well-written, but it's too artificial. You don't study every day, you just read storybooks. I'm confiscating this book."

Zhang Yuan’s eyes widened immediately, he couldn’t believe his ears, and then he burst into tears, crying with extreme grievance.

You have to know that this Romance of the Three Kingdoms has a total of one hundred chapters. He spent countless days and nights, and used a lot of time outside of studying, to copy them!

Every time Su Yun finished writing a chapter, he was responsible for copying it. The copied chapter was not his own, but had to be contributed to his elder sister.

Then he compiled and copied a draft, which turned out to be a thick book. He planned to read it over and over again, as he would have to rely on this book to live in his free time in the future!

Even when he came to Bian Jing, he was reluctant to go out and play, and just copied down the rest of the manuscript. The ink on the last few pages had just dried!

Now Zhang Dun confiscated his manuscript just by opening his mouth!

Zhang Yuan felt as if the sky had fallen and there was no justice in the world anymore. For a moment, he felt like there was no hope in life.

Zhang Yuan's crying attracted his mother. Zhang usually didn't care about Zhang Dun's education of children, but after asking about what happened, Zhang suddenly became furious and said, "You can read it if you want, why did you confiscate A Yuan's books?

Don’t you know how hard he worked to copy it and how much he cherishes this book?

If it was any other book, it would be fine, but after reading the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, you can understand some history. You also agreed on the overall situation and strategy in it, so why did you take it away? "

Zhang Dun looked at Zhang Yuan and said, "When the complete collection comes out, I'll give you a set."

Zhang Yuan stamped his feet and cried, "I don't want it. Those are not rare. I can buy them myself. I copied this one myself. I want this one!"

Zhang Dun looked a little embarrassed, and whispered to Zhang: "The emperor is also reading the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and asked me if I have the latest chapters. Ahui's manuscript needs to be sent out, and now only Ayuan has it..."

Zhang was surprised and asked, "The emperor also watched the Three Kingdoms?"

Zhang Dun nodded, nodded towards Zhang Yuan, and said, "You comfort A Yuan."

Zhang gave Zhang Dun a cold look, then pulled Zhang Yuan out.

Zhang Dun breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a little guilty.

On the second day, Zhang Dun went to court with a thick volume of Romance of the Three Kingdoms. After the court was dismissed, he returned to the Court of Officials. While he was looking through the officials' information, a eunuch came stealthily.

Zhang Dun scolded: "What are you doing!"

The eunuch was startled and quickly bowed and said, "Grandmaster, the emperor asked me to come and get something, saying that you know what it is."

Zhang Dun snorted, pointed to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms on the table, and said, "Take it."

The eunuch hurried forward, held the book in his arms, and said to Zhang Dun, "Grand Secretary, has the servant left?"

Zhang Dun waved his hand, and the eunuch ran away as if he had been pardoned.

The eunuchs in the palace were all afraid of this cold-faced Grand Secretary Zhang. In the past, when they went to the Hanlin Academy to hand over documents, the eunuchs were often scolded or even cried.

Zhang Dun watched the eunuch leave and shook his head helplessly.

He hoped that Su Yun would be appreciated by the government because of his talent in governing the country, rather than relying on these vernacular novels and poems. Humph, no matter how well he wrote vernacular novels, he was just a novelist. No matter how well he wrote poems, he was just... humph, just a Su Shizhan.

But when the emperor talked about Su Yun, the first thing he asked about was his Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which made him a little disappointed. At worst, you could ask about his poetry.

Alas, if I am labeled as a lucky minister, how can I shoulder the heavy burden of reform in the future!

At this moment, the eunuch avoided many people and came to the Chongzheng Hall.

Zhao Xu had just met a prefect who had returned to report on his work. Since the court was adjourned until now, he had already met four or five people. He felt very tired at the moment. He ate a bowl of Tremella soup and was about to close his eyes to rest when he saw the eunuch sneaking in.

The eunuch approached quietly, then handed over the booklet with the daily record on his back. Zhao Xu took it and had a look at it. His face immediately showed joy, and he patted the eunuch's shoulder with satisfaction. The eunuch was overjoyed.

Zhao Xu placed the booklet under the memorial, and then asked the eunuch, "How many people are there behind? Do you have any important matters?"

The eunuch said, "There are four more people behind us. They are all prefects who have come back from the state to report on their work. Your Majesty must be tired. If you are tired, I will ask them to come back tomorrow."

Zhao Xu was somewhat tempted, but then he said, "Forget it, let's continue."

However, the subsequent meetings were obviously much simpler, and we finally met everyone before sunset.

Zhao Xu watched the governor leave, then immediately stood up and shouted, "Return to the bedroom!"

He then picked up the book Romance of the Three Kingdoms copied by Zhang Yuan, and walked in front without even riding on the sedan chair, with the eunuch guards following quickly behind him.

When he arrived at the bedroom, Zhao Xu did not even take off his clothes. He quickly sat under the lamp and started reading. When his companion came to urge him to eat, Zhao Xu did not even raise his head. He just said, "Bring some here. I want to read while I eat."

Oban knew Zhao Xu's habits, so he quickly asked someone to select a few of Zhao Xu's favorite dishes and bring them over. Sure enough, Zhao Xu ate while watching the dishes and ate more than usual.

The great companion Sun Jingen secretly took a look at the book in Zhao Xu's hand, and sure enough, the words "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" were written on it.

After dinner, Zhao Xu watched for more than an hour. It was getting late, and his companion Sun Jingen reminded him, "My lord, tonight..."

Zhao Xu waved his hand and said, "Send someone to tell them that I am tired tonight and will not go."

Sun Jingen hesitated and said, "Sir, this is against the rules..."

Zhao Xu frowned and said, "Give me a jade pendant."

Sun Jingen nodded quickly and went to make the arrangements.

Zhao Xu read it eagerly again, and when he saw something pleasing, his eyebrows were beaming with joy.

……

Su Yun didn't know that because of his book, some people were in agony, some might rise to great heights, some lost a night of joy, and some gained enlightenment.

He just got up as usual, but today he had something important to do, which was moving.

Su Yun actually didn't have much to move. He only had a few pieces of clothing and almost no furniture. The heavier items were the materials he brought with him for writing The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, as well as his usual set of pens and inkstones, which only required one box.

After telling the housekeeper, the housekeeper quickly arranged a carriage and took the people to the side of Fayun Temple.

Outside the yard, Ah Hu and his companions were already waiting.

The housekeeper saw Ah Hu and the others standing in front of the yard, and his face suddenly darkened. He was about to ask them, but Ah Hu had already run over and said, "Sir, we are here to help you move. We don't know where you live, so we can only wait for you here." The housekeeper looked at Su Yun who got out of the car and said, "Do you know them?"

Su Yun smiled and said, "Yes."

Su Yun did not explain.

The housekeeper glanced at Ah Hu and the others again, nodded and said, "Sir, it's best to have less contact with these people."

Su Yun nodded and said, "I know."

The housekeeper nodded and said, "Mr. Su is a wise man, so I won't say much. I will go back first."

Ah Hu and his men quickly moved the boxes down, and the butler left with the carriage.

Ah Hu and his companions quickly moved their belongings into the courtyard and arranged them there. They came out and waited in the courtyard. Su Yun was arranging things in the study, and Ah Hui was also in the courtyard. Ah Hu whispered, "Brother Ah Hui, that old man looked quite imposing just now. Is he from an official family?"

Ah Hui nodded and said, "Young Master has just arrived in Bianjing and is staying at the home of Master Su's friend. This old man is the housekeeper of Master Su's friend."

Ah Hu heaved a sigh of relief and said, "It is indeed so."

After Su Yun sorted out the things in the study, he also came out to the yard. Ah Hui quickly moved a recliner out and placed it under the tree in the yard. Su Yun lay down comfortably and then said to Ah Hui, "Ah Hui, the restaurant next door needs a table of food. I will treat Ah Hu and his brothers to a good meal at noon."

Ah Hui hesitated and said, "I'm not familiar with this area. Maybe I have to go to Huixian Tower."

Ah Hu quickly said, "I know it, I know it, I'll go."

Su Yun smiled and said, "That's fine, Ah Hui, give brother Ah Hu ten taels of silver."

Ah Hui went in and took out a large silver ingot and handed it to Ah Hu. Ah Hu took it in his hand, feeling the heavy silver ingot, and said in disbelief: "So much money, you just give it to me like this?"

Su Yun laughed and said, "Why, just twenty strings of cash can make you run away?"

Ah Hu said embarrassedly: "I have never seen so much money before. In the past, when people asked me to do something, they only paid a few taels of silver at most. No one has ever given me so much money at once."

Su Yun nodded and said, "How others view you is their business. I will not view you in the same way as others. You all admire Master Guan and must be people of great integrity. A mere ten taels of silver is nothing."

As soon as these words were spoken, Ah Hu and the others were immediately moved.

Ah Hu said excitedly: "Sir, I am not well-educated and I can't say nice things, but since you trust us so much, we will definitely not let you down. We will go through fire and water without hesitation and will serve you at your service. Just wait and see!"

Ah Hui curled his lips: You still can’t speak nicely. If this isn’t nice enough, then you want to get into the Imperial College!

Ah Hu excitedly took a few of his brothers with him. At noon, each of them came back with a large food box. Ah Hu even reported the bill on the spot, saying, "Sir, we ordered eight dishes and spent a total of 15 strings of cash and 200 coins. This is the change of 4 strings of cash and 570 coins."

Su Yun nodded, motioned Ah Hui to take it down, and said with a smile: "I'm treating you to a meal this time, so you should contribute a little, so I won't give you the change. If I do, it would be an insult to you.

Once we start working officially, we will pay you a monthly salary, and as long as your performance is good, you will receive quarterly and annual rewards.

Okay, let’s not talk too much now, let’s eat and chat, have you bought some wine?”

Ah Hu quickly said, "Buy it, buy it, it's all included in the meal."

Su Yun smiled and nodded, and asked them to move the big table out, and then they ate and drank together under the tree.

The food boxes were opened and the dishes were placed on the table one by one. It was worthy of being the food from the restaurant, the aroma was fragrant. These ruffians had never eaten such good food before, and they were extremely excited.

Everyone sat down and poured wine. Su Yun took a glass first and said with a smile, "Today is the first time for us brothers to have dinner together. Although we are not sworn brothers, we have gotten to know each other. I will rely on you all in the future."

Ah Hu and the others were in a panic, and they quickly stood up and picked up their cups. The rest of them were not very good at talking, so Ah Hu said, "Sir, drink this cup of wine, and we will be yours. I won't say too much, but just give us your orders in the future, no matter what it is, we will complete it without any compromise!"

Su Yun smiled and said, "Okay, I, Su Yun, will definitely not let you brothers down. Come on, let's do it!"

"Okay, let's do it!" "Let's do it!"

A few ruffians drank the wine in their glasses excitedly, their faces flushed with excitement, and they were drunk even without the wine.

"Come on, pick up your chopsticks."

At Su Yun's command, everyone started to eat with their chopsticks. After a hearty meal, they slowed down their movements when they were about 70% full.

Su Yun put down his chopsticks, picked up the cup and took a sip, then smiled and said, "I've looked at the market these days. The prosperity of Bianjing is really shocking. There are all kinds of businesses. If you want to find a good business, there are basically competitors. It may be really difficult to gain a foothold here."

After Su Yun said this, Ah Hu and others looked at each other with worry.

Su Yun smiled and said, "Don't worry. I said this because Bianjing is extremely prosperous. Although the competition is fierce, as long as what we make is unique, there will definitely be people who will buy it.

I do have a small business, I may not make a lot of money, but it should be enough to earn some pocket money."

Ah Hu said quickly: "Master, just give your orders and we will do the work."

Su Yun nodded and said, "Who among you knows how to do carpentry?"

Ah Hu and the others looked at each other and shook their heads.

The bald-headed man said, "My uncle is a carpenter. If you need anything, I will go to my uncle and ask for it."

To ask for one probably means to steal one.

Su Yun laughed and said, "Don't do this kind of thing in the future. We have to do business in a legal and compliant way, with honesty as the basis. Don't bring those street habits with you."

Ah Hu said quickly, "That's right, Ali, hurry up and promise the Master not to do this again."

Su Yun waved his hand and said, "No need for that. It's good to know. This thing is a little complicated. I need to make something similar to a car. I can put iron pots and various seasoning bowls on it. I need to put a charcoal stove inside. I can push it around, which is a mobile stall. It's very convenient."

Ah Hu was stunned and asked, "Are we going to set up a stall as a business?"

Su Yun nodded and said, "Yes, I'm setting up a stall. I'm going to make something called egg-filled pancakes. The outside is dough, and the inside is filled with egg liquid. I fry the dough in a frying pan until it's crispy, and the egg liquid inside is also cooked. It tastes very crispy, and the egg inside is very tender."

Ah Hu said: "This thing is not available in Bianjing. It sounds like it should taste delicious. This business can be done!"

Ah Hui was a little confused and said, "Sir, this stall shouldn't make much money, right?"

Su Yun smiled and said, "You can make a fortune from a small business. I heard that in ancient times there was a man named Zhang Heng, whose family was not well off, so he came to the capital and started this egg-filled pancake business. He made a fortune and later became the top scholar and the prime minister."

Ah Hu looked at each other in bewilderment and said, "We in the Song Dynasty also have a number one scholar named Zhang Heng. Who is it?"

Su Yun shook his head and said, "It's probably not from this dynasty, but it doesn't matter. The food must be delicious and the business must be good."

Of course it is not from this dynasty, because it is an online novel called "Husband, His Majesty has resigned again", but this is not something that Ah Hu and the others need to tell.

In that novel, the protagonist Zhang Heng made his first fortune by selling egg-filled pancakes.

Su Yun did not expect to make much money from the egg-filled pancakes, but he wanted to use this small business to examine Ah Hu and the others, and then use the egg-filled pancake business to gather a group of useful people, and then seek to do other business.

Ah Hu nodded and said, "Sir, if you say it's okay, then it must be okay. Sir, Ali and I will go and ask his uncle to come over, and you can guide him to do it.

In addition, you will definitely need a charcoal stove, iron pot, eggs, flour, etc. I will go buy them all."

Su Yun nodded with satisfaction. No wonder Ah Hu could be the leader of several people. His brain was indeed more useful.

Su Yun nodded and said, "Let's do it separately. Ali, go ask your uncle to come over and I'll tell him what to do.

Ah Hu is going to buy a charcoal stove, iron pot, etc. I will make a list for you and you can buy it according to the list..."

Su Yun arranged things one by one, and everyone took on their own tasks.

After finishing the meal, Ah Hu and the others quickly cleaned up the mess, collected the leftovers, washed the dishes and put them in lunch boxes, took them back to the restaurant, and then took the money that Ah Hui had given them in advance and went to work.

Ah Hui watched Ah Hu and the others leave and asked, "Sir, if I really make these egg-filled pancakes, I think I might not earn as much as you can write a poem in a restaurant in a month."

(End of this chapter)