The road of the farmer's fortune and the imperial examination

Chapter 82 Senior Brother Sun

Gu Chengyu didn't care whether what he said was true or not, "How much will it cost?"

"Let me do the math for you. Although this white porcelain inkstone is not made of expensive materials, the white porcelain is still delicate. You count two taels of silver; the small brush is two hundred cash, the large one is three hundred cash, and the ink ingot is five silver." Baiwen, together it is three taels of silver. What do you think? These profits are not big. If you choose other things, I can give you less." Shopkeeper Pan sold so many good things here at once, and his heart still hurts.After all, Shanhe Town is not big, and there are not many scholars. If there is not a small pier here, passing by to buy some supplies, and bring some pens and inks by the way, his business is not very good, let alone there is another one over there. !

Gu Chengyu made a calculation. When he came to this ancient time, he hadn't been out of the house a few times, and he didn't know the price of the reading supplies. However, he thought that shopkeeper Pan was very good at doing business, so he probably wouldn't make too much money from him. After all, I still want to do business with him in the future, but I still need to bargain.

"Can't it be any cheaper? This inkstone is not worth that much!"

"Ouch! Xiaobao! This inkstone is not cheap! It's so bad that I didn't come out there. You must look down on me. If you don't grind the ink smoothly, you will know after using it. Otherwise, I will give you a piece of paper? You Look? Although the material of this paper is a little yellowed and rough, it is very good for someone like you who is just learning to write, and there is even worse than this! I would sell it for a hundred cash for such a knife, you Take it home and cut it yourself, can you write on the leftovers, too?" Shopkeeper Pan was very heartbroken, but it was also for long-term business.

"Okay! Then wrap it up for me! Can I go in and read the book? I'm going to study tomorrow, just touch it and make sure it won't be damaged." Gu Chengyu saw that there was still a person copying the book in the shop at this time, so he shouldn't go in. It will affect others. He wants to go in and look for historical books to find out what happened to the Great Yan Dynasty.

"Of course! Uncle Gu, I really gave you a lot of money today, I really didn't make any money!"

"It's really expensive to study. It cost me five or six taels a day today, which is worth more than a year's income of the family. Sigh!"

Gu Chengyu saw his father chatting with shopkeeper Pan, so he took the time to search row by row.After half a quarter of an hour, I finally found a copy of Dayan Shiji in the bottom row of the third row of bookshelves, and it should be this one.It is estimated that no one usually buys it, and there is a layer of dust.

Turning to the first page of the historical records, I quickly read it. It turns out that history turned after the Tang Dynasty. Not long after the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, a man named Yuan Qing overthrew the rule of the Tang Dynasty, and then established the Qing Dynasty. This name It is somewhat similar to the last dynasty of ancient China!After Yuan Qing established the Qing Dynasty, he ruled for more than [-] years. During the early period of the emperor's reign, he worked hard to govern. However, during this period, there were countless beauties in the harem, and he gave birth to eleven sons. Later, his health deteriorated.In order to fight for the reserve, the sons naturally fought to the death. You fought each other and played tricks, which led to the invasion of enemies from outside the border. In the end, a fisherman from a family surnamed Zhao benefited and established the Dayan Dynasty.

The Dayan Dynasty has experienced two generations of kings. The first generation reigned for 33 years, and the prince succeeded at the age of 25. He has been the second generation of kings for 25 years.According to this, the man named Yuan Qing is very likely to be a time traveler, and sat on the throne of the king with his own ability, but he is a big stallion, and he is not restrained in female sex, which is why he tossed himself to death up.

Knowing the history of the Dayan Dynasty, it was estimated that it would be a quarter of an hour. Suddenly, I felt a shadow behind me.Gu Chengyu was startled, and turned around suddenly, only to find that a scholar who had copied the book just now was standing behind him, looking at him curiously.Because Gu Chengyu was in the bookstore, there was no danger, so he was not on guard, and only concentrated on reading, so he didn't notice this person's approach.But it shouldn't be long, otherwise he must have noticed it long ago.

"You are interesting, little one. Are you literate? Do you also like to read books like historical records?" The scholar is about 15 years old, and he is wearing a scholar's straight dress, but the cotton material is very old after washing. My family is not rich, otherwise I wouldn't come to the bookstore to copy books.

"I won't be able to go to private school until tomorrow, so let's go to the book today to broaden my horizons. I can't understand the book either! It's just that there are pictures in it! Which private school does your brother belong to?" Yes, there are boundary lines interspersed in that historical record. A small map, just a simple outline, probably does not conform to the geographical records.But that's an excuse, right?
"I used to study at Mr. Wen's, and now I am studying at home. Today, I came to shopkeeper Pan to copy the books and earn some copper coins to subsidize the family. Which private school do you belong to?" Seeing the handsome face of the scholar, Gu Chengyu didn't show it. The embarrassing expression, actually telling the truth, is worth making friends, not to mention that the two can be regarded as brothers of the same school.

"That's such a coincidence, I'm going to Mr. Wen's place tomorrow! It seems that I have to call you senior brother!" Gu Chengyu quickly saluted.

"Senior brother, don't be too polite. My surname is Sun, so I'm called Senior Brother Sun. I'm no longer studying at Mr. Wen's place. Hey? It's almost noon, and I'm going back. Let's talk about it another day." After finishing speaking, he hurried back After a salute, he hurried away.

Gu Chengyu felt a little strange, so he went to the counter and asked the shopkeeper Pan.

"Oh! What are you talking about him? Alas! He is also a hard-working man. He has been studying with Mr. Wen since he was eight years old. Unexpectedly, after only two years of studying, his father fell ill, leaving them orphans and widows. His mother's health has been bad, and he has been studying like this for three years. This is because Mr. Wen exempted him from half of the tuition every year! This year, his family really can't afford the money, and it was saved when his father was around. The money was all spent. He ignored Mr. Wen's persuasion, so he had to leave the private school. Mr. Wen also said that he should owe it first, and then pay it back slowly. But he didn't agree. He had to take care of his mother during the day, so he could only bring some money. Go back to copy books at night to supplement the family. Recently, I heard that his mother is getting better, and now I have time to come here to copy books. At noon, of course I have to go back to cook for his mother. This is what the students in your private school said Yes, I just listened to it. However, his handwriting is not bad."

In that case, he still has some potential, otherwise, Mr. Wen would not want to subsidize him to complete his studies. He said that he would lend him money, but in fact it was just a way to save his face!When you are admitted as a scholar, you will also be admitted to Juren. When will the money be returned?I didn't expect him to pay back.

"Where does his family live?" Gu Chengyu asked curiously.

"I live in Xiasang Village! It's not very far from here."

Gu Chengyu also felt curious and asked, but after asking, he didn't take it to heart.Let Old Man Gu take the package containing the Four Treasures of the Study, thank the shopkeeper Pan, and prepare to leave. Finally, Old Man Gu gritted his teeth and paid three taels of silver.

(End of this chapter)