Zongwu: The Days of Mixing in the Tongfu Inn

Chapter 73 "Artistic Talent"
After lunch, Zhang Chen took Xiao Bei back to the paint shop slowly. As soon as he arrived at the door, he saw a group of children gathered there. Xiao Bei immediately ran back to the classmates and shouted happily.

After Zhang Chen greeted the shopkeeper of the paint shop, he took the children to the backyard to show them the clay sculpture materials he prepared in the morning. When the children saw these, they ran back and forth in front of the tools excitedly, shouting one after another. "This is too complete!"

Zhang Chen smiled and waved his hands for the children to create, while he was preparing for the work afterward. He wanted the works created by the children to be displayed in the town this time, which was much more interesting for the children than those competitions.

Let Xiaobei take the students here to make clay figurines, and Zhang Chen turned around and left to go to the county government office. It happened that Lou Zhi County was resting in the back government office, so he quickly asked the government servant to inform Zhang Chen that he planned to trick Lou Zhi County into sponsoring it to increase his popularity.

When it was time for a cup of tea, the yamen servant took Zhang Chen to the lobby of the back yamen to meet Lou Zhixian. As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Lou Zhixian sitting on a chair with an upright face.

This was the first time that Zhang Chen had seen Lou Zhixian in person, and he was a rare good official by observing his decrees. Today, seeing his majestic face and resolute face, he was full of righteousness.

Before Zhang Chen could speak, Lou Zhixian said with a smile:

"A few days ago, the county received an official document from Six Gates saying that a consultant would return to Qixia Town in the near future. At that time, I was a little surprised to see the name and wondered whether it was because you now see that this town is still full of talents. You young talent"

Hearing the boast of the magistrate of Lou County, Zhang Chen repeatedly waved his hands and said humbly:
"These are due to the good governance of Louzhi County. The boy was born in Qixia Town and the mayor is in Qixia Town. These all depend on the good governance of the magistrate to achieve today's achievements."

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After the two exchanged polite greetings for a while, Zhang Chen then explained clearly the main points of the visit, explaining that this is an activity organized by the academy to cultivate children's hands-on ability and creativity. Explaining this point is not afraid that Lou Zhixian will not take the bait.

Sure enough, when Zhang Chen explained in detail that this was the first innovative activity in Ming Dynasty, Lou Zhixian's eyes lit up and he was immediately moved, and asked about the details of this activity.

Seeing that Lou Zhixian took the bait, Zhang Chen patted his chest and said that he only needs to write the words "teaching with fun" on the inscription by the magistrate, and leave the rest to me.

Seeing that Zhang Chen arranged things so well, Lou Zhixian took Zhang Chen to the study to brush and write a few strokes. Zhang Chen stepped forward to praise a few "good words", dried the ink and sealed it, turned around and bid farewell to Lou Zhixian again.

Lou Zhixian waved to Zhang Chen with a smile and said that if there is a need, he will come to find him again. After all, this event is just an adverb, but if there is any result, it will be the cultural and educational achievements under his rule. There is no loss for him.

After getting what he wanted, he immediately ran to the White Horse Academy to find Mr. Zhu and told him about the event he planned. Mr. Zhu clapped the folding fan in his hand and praised Zhang Chen as a course that could be included in the teaching plan. Chen went to the dean of the academy and others to discuss it.

In the evening, everyone will confirm the plan and announce the start of the art competition in the academy tomorrow. Calligraphy, painting and other arts can participate and meet all the children in the town. After the finalization, Zhang Chen bids farewell to everyone and returns to the paint shop to tell the good news to the children.

Xiaobei and her classmates were even more serious about working with the works in their hands, but Zhang Chen saw that it was getting late, so he asked everyone to go back and sign up at the specially set place when they went to the academy tomorrow morning. Creators nodded and left.

When Zhang Chen took Xiao Bei back to the inn and saw that everyone had already prepared meals and waited for them to quickly get to their seats with steamed buns to pick up vegetables, Tong Xiangyu stretched out his hand to hold Zhang Chen's hand that was pinching the dishes and said with a smile:

"Where did you go today? I got together with Xiaobei and didn't come back for lunch at noon."

Without waiting for Zhang Chen to answer, Xiao Bei hastily said coquettishly:

"Sister-in-law, wait! You'll know in a few days."

Seeing Xiao Bei winking at him, Zhang Chen said with a smile on his face:

"Shopkeeper, didn't I say to surprise you today, give us time"

Seeing that neither of them said anything, Tong Xiangyu put down his doubts and let everyone eat!
After the meal, Tong Xiangyu went upstairs to rest, and the rest of the people gathered around. Zhang Chen pulled everyone to the backyard and told everyone the news about the college's event. After all, the news would spread after tomorrow. let him know.

Thinking of this, Zhang Chen looked at Xiao Bei and asked the rest of the people to look at her curiously, Xiao Bei replied with a smirk, "You don't know my sister-in-law's character, she will definitely not be able to sleep tonight, this is a small revenge Look at the evil she did to me a few days ago, hey! Hey! Hey!"

Bai Zhantang looked at Mo Xiaobei with a smirk on his face and said with some fear:

"This kid really holds a grudge."

Guo Furong patted Bai Zhantang's shoulder and said:

"Old Bai, you are the one who deceives Xiaobei the most. Why are you afraid?"

Xiucai and Dazui hid aside and smiled secretly. Zhang Chen also looked at Bai Zhantang with a teasing smile. Bai Zhantang saw that he had become the target of public criticism, and quickly explained:

"Usually, Xiaobei and I exchange equal value for mutual benefit. She asked me to tell me what happened if I took something from her."

Seeing Bai Zhantang's broken expression, Zhang Chen smiled and persuaded him, "Let him go first, now let's talk about whether everyone is interested in joining tomorrow's event."

Seeing everyone's eyes focused on him again, he said:
"I told you before that such a big event will require some manpower. The academy will be too busy and there will definitely be no guests at the inn, and the shopkeeper will also need to see Xiaobei, so everyone will definitely rest at that time. I don't know. Everyone is not interested in earning some pocket money, this is the benefit I am fighting for everyone."

Guo Furong's eyes sparkled even more when she heard the words. Among the crowd, she is the most short of money, especially not long ago, she owed a large sum of money to Tong Xiangyu. If there is a way to get money at this time, she must actively participate in the rest of the crowd. It's also a little emotional, after all, it's extra money to make some money.

Zhang Chen outsourced the work of the tea and snacks during the event to them, and everyone left here satisfied, thinking about the things that need to be prepared in the next few days, and planned to make a big fortune. Zhang Chen watched everyone kill the donkey and ignored the benefits I helplessly shouted, "Hey! Hey! Hey! Are you leaving now? Don't thank me either"

Seeing Xiao Bei's snickering, Zhang Chen waved his hand to let Xiao Bei float away by himself, thinking about where he should go to play tomorrow!Everything that has just been prepared is ready, only a few days before the event will start!

Thinking of this, Zhang Chen slapped his thigh and thought that there was still an opening ceremony short. It happened to invite the lion dancers from Shibalipu and the children from the academy to perform, which might be the first of its kind in ancient times.

Zhang Chen returned to the room with wild thoughts, lying on the comfortable bed and falling asleep within a short while.

Another peaceful night passed, and the tranquility in the inn was awakened by the big rooster raised by Zhao Ji's family next door. Zhang Chen heard the roar of the people outside the door.

"Old Zhao, didn't your rooster say it won't crow! It finally stopped for a while and it started again..."

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