sheepskin for melon

Once the Efa Temple Weekly was published, it quickly became popular all over Beijing, because the stories in this newspaper are so interesting!

The poor siblings who were robbed of their family property by their stepmother and step-siblings, with the help of the eminent monk Du'er with all kinds of supernatural powers, the siblings regained their family property and became famous. Such a cool story, whether you are a scholar or not, loves to read it.

The price is not expensive, and you can basically afford it with seven cents. After you buy it, you can keep it at home and read it repeatedly. Find a literate person to read the story and write it down. Save money sir!

Because of this piece of paper, a frenzy of literacy was inexplicably set off, which no one expected.

The price of newspapers is very cheap, whether it is ordinary people or dignitaries, they will buy one out of curiosity.

The printing factory opened by Chili is not yet complete with all kinds of things, so it can only print 500 sheets a day, or 3500 sheets a week.

Yongjing is very prosperous, with a population of nearly one million. Such a small amount is not enough to grab, and it will be sold out soon.

The streets and alleys are full of people holding newspapers and reading stories, and every time they will be surrounded by a group of people to listen.

The people who read the newspaper were very serious, and they read the advertisements verbatim.

For a while, the names of "Peach Blossom Pavilion", "Miao Niangzi Noodle Shop", "Bai Xue Pavilion" and "Maoerle" were known to everyone.

However, the other three stores are all engaged in "high-end business", the threshold is very high, and they are not affordable.

Only Mrs. Miao's noodle shop is close to the people, and there was a long line in front of the door for a while, just to taste the big and white steamed buns in the newspaper.

Chi's mother is now focusing on cakes, and the noodle shop is handed over to the relative of Tan's cook, who will give him a [-]% share.

The relative of the cook's family was originally a tenant farmer in the countryside. The family never had a second meal, and they often relied on others for help.Now I suddenly came to the city to be a shopkeeper, and my life suddenly has a bright future. No matter how tired I am every day, I just hope that there will be more people, the better.

The interested onlookers looked at the drawers of cages moving out, thinking about how much money they would make in a day!

And there are many ladies who buy newspapers.

The high-ranking ladies are naturally knowledgeable about books and etiquette. After reading Uncle Zhuangzi's "Ti'erfa Temple Winter Leeks", they are all overwhelmed by this extraordinary literary talent, and some even start to germinate their hearts.

And when I read the adapted version of Cinderella, I became crazy immediately.

Girls from high families like them, stepmothers, concubines, concubine brothers and sisters, all kinds of suffering hidden in the dark are not enough for outsiders to understand.

When I saw this story, the sense of substitution was too strong.

I read the entire newspaper with fascination and studied it repeatedly, but I couldn't bear to drop a single word.

At the end of the advertisement, I fell into contemplation.

Peach Blossom Pavilion and the others do know that if the noble ladies in Beijing don't have the rouge and gouache from Peach Blossom Pavilion, they will be laughed at.

What are "Bai Xue Ge" and "Mao Er Le"?

It happened that I had a cat at home, so I took the cat to the legendary "Mao Erle", and saw several beautiful cat models as soon as I entered the door, and I liked it very much at that time.

When the boss asked whether to dress Maomao as a model, he immediately agreed.Not only that, but he also took a fancy to a cat model and asked the boss if he could sell it.

The boss hesitated for a long time, and sold it for 5 taels of silver, plus the grooming fee and cat food fee, and finally spent nearly 10 taels.

But a lady of this level is purely spending money to buy happiness, so she doesn't care.

Let the maid hold the two beautiful cats and drive to the legendary Baixue Pavilion.

When I went to the store and saw small cakes with various fancy creams on the counter, I couldn't do it at that time. I didn't even ask the price, I just asked for a piece.

Lift the veil and put the cake into your mouth in small bites. The soft and sweet feeling immediately fills your mouth. This delicate and soft taste quickly conquered these ancient ladies, and people wrapped several pieces without hesitation. , ready to bring it to the family to eat, so another ten taels of silver went down.

After eating the cakes, I went to Taohua Pavilion to buy makeup powder. As for Mrs. Miao's noodle shop, those famous ladies were discouraged when they saw so many people.

Because of a small newspaper, the business of the four stores exploded at the same time. This excellent "carrying goods" ability quickly attracted the attention of large and small businesses in Yongjing, and they flocked to Efa Temple to ask for a newspaper.

Chi Li also happily gave the price, the printing volume is 3500 sheets, 1 taels per word, the number of printings will be doubled, and the price of a single word will be doubled.

Merchants visiting:...

1 character is twelve taels!Why don't you grab it!

Ordinary merchants have retreated, but there are also ruthless ones, such as the owner of Feixianlou, who directly ordered the next issue of the newspaper.

"Feixianlou good wine and good food" seven words, 70 taels in hand, thank you for your patronage.

However, Feixianlou and other restaurants originally had their own victories, and their strengths were equal, attracting customers in a balanced way.Now, with the help of the newspaper's publicity, it provides him with an extra opportunity to break the ice, and the money he will earn will only be more than the 70 taels of advertising fees.

After it works, his advertising space will sell better.

In the first phase of the advertisement column, they were all related households. Only "Maoerle" really paid 80 taels, and of course the 80 taels were also borrowed from Efa Temple.

The second phase is about real money. Chili still chose four merchants, and got 300 taels. The advertisements are really profitable.

He is busy here with setting up a printing factory, recruiting people, and making money, but Tan Yushu seems to be very idle.

Chi Li gave him a disgusted look: "Are you okay every day? Run to me every day?"

Tan Yushu blinked, he is really fine~

He doesn't need to intervene in the affairs of the household department. At most, he goes to the history museum to borrow books every day, feeds the fox, drinks tea with his colleagues, chats, and has nothing else to do.

As for his responsibility to be in charge of farming, he came today for this matter.

"Brother Chi, do you have time? Brother Zhuang is on the road today, let's see him off."

It's none of his business, Chi Li rolled his eyes, and finally went to give it away.

On the big soil slope outside the city, there is a pavilion of leaving people, where the people who leave are going to say goodbye.

"Danti small county, adjacent to the hill, there are often bandits, Wanwang Zhuang brother take care!"

Tan Yushu's expression was full of affection, and he held Uncle Zhuangzi's hand reluctantly.

Uncle Zhuangzi also looked disappointed when he heard the words: "Brother Yu went to another country, the mountains are high and the water is far away, Brother Simei, don't let go of the ambitions of the past, and don't be dirty if you are silted up. The youngest son in the family has no one to rely on, and brother Simei will do more. Take care."

"Brother Yu, remember, Brother Zhuang, don't worry."

Chi Li was listening, his teeth ached.

First of all, let people be slammed first, and then let them take care of their wives and children. Why does a person like Uncle Zhuangzi have friends?

Fortunately, Tan Yushu had a good temper and didn't think he was disobedient, so he continued to urge him earnestly: "I'll leave this big bag of cotton seeds to Brother Zhuang. Cotton likes high heat and avoids water stains. Danti is suitable for planting cotton. If you can get a good harvest, then It can be popularized across the country, and people will be able to wear cotton-padded clothes in the cold winter in the future, thanks to Brother Zhuang."

Uncle Zhuangzi said with emotion: "Why do you want to be meritorious, I only hope that there are people in the world who are not clothed."

When Tan Yushu heard the words, he bowed immediately, and Uncle Zhuang Zi also returned the salute. The two looked at each other and smiled, and said nothing more.

One of Tan Yushu's three favors was given to Uncle Zhuang Zi.

However, Tan Yushu is now a "pro-Song party" in name, and if he recommended Uncle Zhuangzi to the central government, it would be an obvious embarrassment to "Enxiang".

So Tan Yushu first went to Song Xiangna to say hello, and recommended Uncle Zhuangzi to the remote Danti County of Suizhou.

The three most difficult neighbors of Dayong are Beirong in the north, Hill in the west, and Baiyue in the south.

Beirong is located in the extreme north, with lush pastures in summer and ice in winter with dripping water. The land is vast and the environment is harsh. From this, a group of nomadic and tough cavalry was born.

Bei Rong is rich in good horses, which can even reach the level of five riders per person.However, Dayong's horse administration is not established, and it is difficult to compete with him in cavalry. He can only control cavalry with steps, and often defends passively.

Although the yearly blessings are appeasement, the Beirong also provokes the border at every turn, so the number of yearly blessings can only be increased year by year, but the Beirong's wolfish ambitions are further fostered, which is Dayong's biggest disaster.

In the land of Baiyue, although there are barbarians who refuse to be educated, they are rich in products and can be self-sufficient, so they generally don't come to Yong to disturb them.

And with the mutual trade, the relationship between Dayong and the Baiyue tribes has become more and more friendly. There has been no war for many years, and they are the most worry-free neighbors.

As for Zhiqiu Country, it was in between the two.

The terrain of the hill is steep, with layers of forests and peaks, easy to defend but difficult to attack.There are not only large horse farms, but also plains suitable for farming.

But compared to the land of the Central Plains, it is still not the same. Whenever there is a natural disaster, the country is poor and the people are exhausted, they will come to Dayong to plunder.

Although they are not as brutal as the Northern Army soldiers, who slaughtered the city at every turn, they have to earn enough benefits every year before giving up.

And every time the Beirong riots, it will cause trouble in the west and threaten more Suisi, which is extremely difficult.

Suizhou borders Zhiqiu, and is often attacked and occupied by Zhiqiu. It is really not a good job to be the county magistrate of Danti in Suizhou.

Tan Yushu recommended Uncle Zhuang Zi as the magistrate of Danti County, in the remote countryside, far away from the imperial court, Song Ming naturally would not feel offended.

And when Emperor Jiaming came to Efa Temple to worship Buddha, he had seen Uncle Zhuangzi’s long essay, and felt deeply that he was a talented person. When he heard the recommendation, he immediately approved it. Go to Dante County to try planting.

After the two said their goodbyes, Tan Yushu stepped back tactfully, leaving the space for the couple, and turned to tell Brother Tan: "Take care of Brother Zhuang. If something happens, safety is the most important thing. Don't be brave."

Brother Tan Jiu looked pitiful: "Master, you really send me for everything..."

Tan Yushu laughed and touched his little bald head: "When you come back, I will buy you a house in the capital and marry you a wife."

Brother Tan Jiu:!

"Master? Is everything you said true!"

"Of course, when did I lie to you?"

"Then don't worry! I will take good care of Master Zhuang!"

Tan Yushu felt even more worried when he saw his jumping-off appearance, and told him: "This is a trip, save some money on the way, don't be reluctant to spend it."

Brother Tan snatched the money and looked very happy: "I know! Give it to me! Give it to me!"

He was so careless, just thinking about making troubles, it made Uncle Zhuangzi feel sad.

I don't know how many years it will take to get back this farewell, Feng Xiu'e burst into tears on the spot, and stuffed him with spring clothes, summer clothes, and winter clothes.Seeing his mother crying, Xiao Douding also realized something, and began to hug Uncle Zhuangzi's thigh tightly.

Even though Uncle Zhuangzi had a heart of stone, he couldn't help being heartbroken seeing this situation.

However, there are more important things to do after all, wipe away the tears, stuff the child into his mother's arms, turn his head away cruelly, and beat the horse to leave.

He watched Uncle Zhuangzi and Brother Tan go to their posts, and sent the heartbroken Feng Xiu'e home.

On the way back, Tan Yushu sighed: "I always feel like a bad person who breaks up couples."

Chi Li rolled his eyes: "He is going to be an official, not to die."

Tan Yushu: ...

Brother Chi, is this comforting him?Worry more, okay?

Suizhou is bordered by Zhiqiu country. If there is no accident, Tan Yushu will be transferred to Suizhou with a high probability when he returns from Qingzhou.

Although there has been no war in the Qiu Kingdom in the past few years, after all, it is located at the border. Uncle Zhuangzi, a literati with no strength to restrain a chicken, is really hard to let people feel at ease when he goes here to be an official.

However, it is necessary to send a reliable person to grow cotton.

Because cotton, as a commercial crop, is much more expensive than grain, if it is found to be profitable, there will inevitably be a cotton boom, and even occupy the cultivated land.The scale of this requires a clear-headed person to grasp.

Zhiqiu Kingdom has had good weather in the past few years, and the king of Zhiqiu is old, and the country is fighting fiercely. Before the winner is determined, he should not easily launch troops against Dayong.

Brother Tan Jiuge has been learning martial arts with him since he was a child, and with him by Brother Zhuang's side, Tan Yushu can feel at ease.

There is only one thing, Tan Yushu asked Chi Li: "Now that Brother Zhuang and Brother Jiu are gone, will Brother Chi be short of manpower?"

Pond: ...

"Do you think there is any difference between the two of them?"

Tan Yushu suddenly laughed.

But soon he couldn't laugh anymore, Chi Li gave him a sideways look, and said meaningfully: "Just now I seem to hear your brother Zhuang call you Simei?"

Tan Yushu: ...

"How many other names do you have that I don't know?"

Tan Yushu: ...

"This name sounds so unique, Brother Simei."

Tan Yushu: ...

Simei is a table word prepared by his father before his death, which means "combining the four virtues of loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness".

The meaning is very good, but how to put it, he doesn't want others to call him that. As for the reason, who is called "Simei" knows.

So when he usually addresses his friends, he never calls him by his surname, and his friends are very considerate and only call him by his surname.

Slowly looking at Chi Li, I saw him evoking a meaningful smile, lying next to his ear and whispering in a low voice: "Do you prefer to be called Xiaosi? Or do you prefer to be called Xiaomei?"

Tan Yushu: ...

Brother Chi, is it really hard not to give others nicknames?

And Brother Zhuang——

Can't you really look at the atmosphere before you speak?

Brother Zhuang's departure suddenly didn't feel so sad.

……

Following the Efa Temple's weekly report, it was not only the few small advertisements that became popular, but also the recruitment advertisement.

Brother Tan Jiu is out of the ordinary and lazy, while Uncle Zhuangzi is rigid and hard-headed. Both of them are not good at doing business.

Chi Li accepted the two of them, probably because of Tan Yushu's face to help the poor. If he really wants to recruit employees, he still needs to recruit some decent people.

Although Yongjing has already developed an urban economy, it certainly does not provide as many jobs as modern metropolises, and relatives rely on each other to fill up the jobs. This kind of open recruitment is really rare, and there are very few applicants in a short time many.

With a large number of people, reliable employees were quickly recruited.

A scholar named Xu Minxue and a "chivalrous man" named Yu Wenlu stood out.

During the interview, there are two channels, the literate side and the non-literate side.

The illiterate side chooses ordinary workers. The operation of printing presses and papermaking is very simple, and it is enough to recruit a few healthy people.As for some shop assistants, they can be illiterate, but they need to be smart, so it mainly depends on the body and spirit of these people.

Tan Yushu was really too busy, so he came to interview the team for him.

As for the other side, it is natural to pick clerks and let them improvise and write whatever they want.

In the past few days, Chili can basically understand the words because the little fox can read quickly, so he came to the interview by himself.

In the end, the two picked out one person each, and they were still friends.

Xu Minxue seems to be more clever, he wrote a very interesting little story when everyone else wrote a long list of obscure words.

Chi Li looked up: "Have you ever written a script before?"

Xu Minxue nodded immediately.

He is just a scholar, calligraphy and paintings are not rare to buy, and he usually goes outside to set up a stall to write letters and draw fans for others to make ends meet. He has also acted as a ghostwriter for several popular excerpts today, and he still knows how to make up stories.

After reading that newspaper, I always felt that Erfa Temple needed script writers more, so I showed my hand, but I didn't expect to be picked up because of this.

What Chi Li valued was not only his ability to write scripts, but also his active mind. Many scholars in ancient times were very pedantic, but this person's mind is much more agile.

"I want to hire you as the editor-in-chief, responsible for selecting the content and layout of the newspaper. When there is no submission, you are also required to be the editor-in-chief. Of course, you will be paid for the articles you write. The monthly basic salary is [-] yuan, and the year-end depends on the work. Give bonuses in case, why don't you?"

"Dry!"

Xu Minxue agreed without hesitation, but he didn't expect to be selected!

God, there are actually twenty sticks in a month!He saves a little, spends less than two times a month, and with so much money left, how many books can he buy!

Moreover, according to the description of the eminent monk of Efa Temple, all he did was writing work, how could he disagree!

Yu Wenlu on the side was immediately happy for him, and then asked very actively: "Master, what about me?"

Chi Li looked at him and said he was a "knight-errant", but he was actually a "street sneaker". He had nothing to do every day, but miraculously he was able to earn money to support himself. His cleverness was really clever.

Moreover, he is tall and tall, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. He has a good image and is very capable of shooting.

Glancing at Tan Yushu, Tan Yushu also glanced at him, blinking his eyes, as if to say: I'm a good pick, right?

Pond: ...

That is indeed much better than those two cheating things, Uncle Zhuang Zi and Brother Tan Jiu.

Raise your eyes: "I don't know a word?"

Yu Wenlu's eyes widened immediately: "Hey, master? The team you mentioned earlier doesn't need to read?"

Clear thinking, daring to think and speak, and indeed courageous enough, he is indeed outstanding among the ancients with many dull personalities.

So he said: "I want to hire you to be the general manager of the overseas properties of the Erfa Temple. From now on, you will be in charge of the overseas properties of the Erfa Temple."

And this good thing?

Yu Wenlu immediately clasped his fists and said with high spirits: "Thank you, Master, for your appreciation. I will be heartbroken to repay the kindness of Master!"

Chi Li said expressionlessly: "No need, you teach me how to read."

Yu Wenlu: ...

Xu Minxue quickly answered for him: "Master, yes, I will teach him how to read!"

"Not only to read, but also to learn to read the account book."

"Master, I can calculate, I will teach him!"

Yu Wenlu:?

"I haven't agreed yet! What did you promise for me?"

"Why don't you agree? Literacy is very simple, and you don't think you can understand any new scripts published by 'Dongchuangke' in the future?"

Dongchuangke: Suddenly being named...

"And if you don't learn abacus and don't make money, how will you marry a wife like the one in the story in the future?"

Yu Wenlu: ...

Yes... makes sense...

"So!" Xu Minxue turned his head and smiled at Chi Li, "He is willing to read."

Yu Wenlu: ...

so be it.

After selecting two department heads, let the two of them figure out the matter of recruiting others, leaving Chi Li alone.

After this is over, I can finally take a breather.

Speaking of it, he really doesn't understand why he is the one who is busy in modern times, but he is the one who is busy back in ancient times?

Then he glanced at Tan Yushu, who was relaxed and sipping tea with a relaxed expression.Why is he very idle in modern times, but he was still idle in ancient times?

Tan Yushu, who was watched, paused, as if he was too free?

Immediately suggested: "Brother Chi, since we are done with work, let's go out and play!"

Hmph, eat, drink and play every day, like a little pig!

But Chi Li still went out to play with Tan Yushu.

Since the Waking of Insects, the weather has started to warm up, and the shed in Erfa Temple will probably be demolished in a month or so.

Although he lost a sum of income, it doesn't matter, his new industry has started.

The two walked aimlessly on the street, looking at the bustling crowd.

When passing by a small vendor selling Buddhist beads, Tan Yushu suddenly remembered the bracelet that collapsed on the main hall that day. Thinking about it now, it was a pity, so he bought another string.

As soon as I got it in my hand, before I could put it on, it was snatched away by a hand.

Tan Yushu looked at Chi Li and said pitifully, "Brother Chi, that's mine..."

Chi Li raised his eyebrows: "You are not a monk, what prayer beads do you bring?" After finishing speaking, he put them on his hands.

Tan Yushu: ...

But Brother Chi, you already have a string of agarwood!Why do you want to rob me of Taomu?

Chi Li: Hmph, grab it!

Tan Yushu wants to cry but has no tears...

But it doesn't matter, he can still buy another string, who made him rich~

While taking out the money, a crisp voice sounded: "General Tan, is that you?"

Chi Li and Tan Yushu looked together. It was a little girl who looked thirteen or fourteen years old, dressed in green clothes and dressed as a maid.

As soon as Chi Li saw the person coming, Tan Yushu called out the person's name: "Ting Lan?"

The little girl named Ting Lan suddenly smiled: "General Tan, it's really you!"

Then his eyes lit up, and he covered his mouth and laughed: "General Tan, my girl has also come to the capital~"

Tan Yushu: ...

Glancing at Chi Li, Chi Li was expressionless: Miao, another old acquaintance.

In a small, square courtyard, there are occasional slow sounds of pipa.

A plain-clothed Jingchai woman, who could hardly hide her national beauty, sat quietly with her eyes downcast, and smiled with her lips pursed for a long time: "General Tan, if you have something on your mind, please speak up, why are you playing the pipa so much?"

Tan Yushu held down the pipa and smiled blushingly: "I made Liu Niangzi laugh."

He actually didn't want to, but he took a look at Chi Li's motionless gaze...

Brother Chi, don't look at it like that, he's afraid...