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Chapter 220 Papermaking Workshop
Wen Xiao's voice sounded again: "This Lord Zhongshuling is the father of Jinke Tanhualang."

The crowd exploded buzzing, some revered, some regretted, and some were indignant. After talking for a while, they gradually calmed down and looked at Zhongshuling.

"This time, Mr. Zhongshu Ling came to Yuanfeng County on business. He was grateful for the outstanding people in Yuanfeng County and the strong reading atmosphere. He specially edited books and returned to Beijing. The author brought from the capital the books that Tan Hualang had read and the articles he had written."

The crowd buzzed and exploded again, this time the atmosphere of joy and excitement was thicker.

After everyone released a wave of emotions, Wen Xiao went on to say: "Some of Tanhua's articles have been edited into volumes, and there is a special area in the store. You can buy them in the store."

Everyone started talking again.

When Wen Xiao raised his hand, everyone couldn't help being quiet.

"Master Zhongshu Ling is willing to take an hour out of his busy schedule to discuss articles with sixty students from Yuanfeng County."

As soon as these words came out, the scene was boiling again, and the eyes of the scholars were shining.

"Why sixty students?" Someone asked cautiously.

Wen Xiao smiled and said: "If there are many people and many questions are asked, it may be too late to discuss. Therefore, only sixty people will be selected."

"Who can participate?"

Wen Xiao pointed to the box: "There are sixty boxes here, which are randomly matched with pens, inks, papers and inkstones, and the prices are all uniform. Those who buy this box will go to Chengming Academy to attend lectures at four o'clock tomorrow."

"Wow!" The same voice came from the audience.

"How much is this box?" Someone couldn't wait.

"Ten coins per box, and students who buy it need to register." Then he added: "Each person can only buy one box."

The students all rushed over and lined up.The one who got the box first couldn't wait to open the box, and showed everyone the same things. There were pens, ink, and rice paper, but no inkstone.

The student stroked the delicate texture of the rice paper, and was delighted from ear to ear.

"These are more than ten pennies, right?" The students lining up behind showed envious expressions.

The second person who got the box also opened the box. There was a stack of mulberry paper, a pen and a well-made inkstone. Everyone cast envious eyes again.

The quality of the items in each box seemed to be more than ten pennies. The students were all excited, and the people onlookers also commented that the store was honest enough.

Every time a box was opened, everyone was looking forward to it. Guessing the contents of the box also added endless fun to everyone. The atmosphere on the street was quite lively.

Boxes of sixty were snapped up in no time.Zhongshuling splashed ink on the table and wrote the four big characters "Tanhua Notes".The crowd of onlookers burst into earth-shattering cheers.

Chen Fan and his brothers and sisters saluted together: "Thank you for your inscription!"

Zhang Ci has never shown up in the shop, and has been sitting in the room in the backyard.Chen Fan came over and said with a smile: "The paper made by Mr. Zhang is very popular, and everyone is full of praise."

Zhang Ci smiled lightly: "It was Miss Chen who gave me good advice."

Chen Fan punched him lightly.

When we were discussing opening a bookstore, we talked about papermaking.There are many kinds of paper in this era: jute paper, white hemp paper, mulberry paper, mulberry root paper, pine paper, bamboo paper, wheat straw rice paper, rice paper...Xuan paper is expensive, expensive and not easy to get. Buy rice paper and sell it Going, it is difficult to measure; many papers are relatively rough, Chen Fan is not satisfied, so he and Zhang Ci make paper together.

Zhang Ci knows a little about the methods and processes of papermaking, but has never tried it himself.Chen Fan just experienced it by himself.

Together with Chen Fan, he soaked, boiled, washed, blanched, beat, fished paper, squeezed dry, baked paper...the more he became more interested in doing it, he improved the retting method, tried alkaline water cooking, and successfully Made several high-quality papers.

Then, he searched for places rich in raw materials non-stop, built workshops, recruited workers, resettled a large number of refugees, and began to make paper in batches.

Chen Fan kissed him lightly on the face, and said with a smile, "If I don't have a husband, what should I do?"

Zhang Ci was expressionless: "This property seems to be mine. Don't you regret it?"

Chen Fan punched him again: "Want to split up and fly away? Return your property?"

Zhang Ci smiled, and wrapped him in his arms: "Take root on the ground, I can't go away."

"It seems helpless?" She pinched reproachfully.

Zhang Ci looked at her: "Now I have a field, a house, a shop, and a paper-making workshop. What should I do next?"

"The pastry shop and snack shop have not yet opened, and the flowers have not been sold to the capital. There are still many things to do."

Qin Zheng went to the door and announced: "Miss Tian is here."

That Tian girl is the daughter of Tian Ruixiang and his wife. She is 13 years old this year, with big eyes and a round face, beautiful and cute.Chen Fan had several contacts with her.

Tian Xujia walked from the shop to the backyard with a gift box in his hand, put the gift box on the stone table, and said, "Congratulations, sister Chen, the study is booming and bustling. When it officially opens, it will be full of people and flourish forever."

Chen Fan took her hand and said, "According to my sister's auspicious words, the study will get better and better, and I hope more and more people can read and write. How are uncle and aunt?"

"They are all in good health. The business in the store is better than before."

Qin Zheng came over to serve tea, and Chu Sheng came over holding a stack of papers.

"This is the flower paper from our store, please accept it."

With joy on his face, Tian Xujia picked up a piece of rouge-colored paper, and said, "These colors are so pretty, and the texture of the paper is so delicate, it feels like rice paper."

Chen Fan smiled: "My sister has such a high evaluation, I am so happy that I am dizzy."

Tian Xujia put the paper away, and opened another yellow one: "That one is bright and beautiful, this one is elegant and refreshing, just looking at it makes me happy. When there is a party next time, I will definitely use this paper on the spot." Writing on flower paper."

Chen Fan smiled: "Thank you sister for showing me the promotion."

Tian Xujia chuckled: "I'm not doing any publicity for you, I just think it will be very pleasant to write on such beautiful paper."

She glanced at Chen Fan, and said, "Will you come to a party next time? Come with the fourth girl from the Liu family."

Chen Fan didn't agree or refuse, but just mentioned Huaishan: "I haven't heard Huaishan talk about the party in the past few months."

Tian Xujia nodded: "Miss Liu Si spent more time in the country before, but now she seems to live in the city more. We rarely see Miss Liu Si, so it's time to get together. Otherwise, wait until we grow up. Now, there is no time to get together."

Chen Fan thought for a while and asked Tian Xujia, "When is the next meeting?"

(End of this chapter)