Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 906 Australian Book
In addition to this "Sizhou Zhi", there is also the "Thirteen Classics Qing Ren Zhu Shu" series of books that Wang Ci and others praised.Not only Wang Ci was impressed by this series of pirated Zhonghua Books, but even Liu Dalin, who was recognized as the most educated in Lingao, felt inferior to himself when he saw it—the Qing people had very high attainments in elementary school.

Zhou Dongtian originally wanted to bring "Complete Tang Poetry" and "Complete Song Ci".However, the volumes of these two volumes are huge, and the Lingao Printing House, which lacks the number of typefaces, has no plan for typesetting.

"Mencius Zhengyi" was printed on the paper type of the "Thirteen Classics Qingren Commentary" series shipped by Zhonghua Book Company this time.Once this series of books was released, it immediately attracted many readers to rush to buy.Some Confucian scholars with limited financial resources bought one, and when they saw others reluctant to part with it, they insisted that the bookstore save it for him first and then buy it later.

Cai Shi guessed that these few ministers, except for a sour "Wen Xianggong", were not interested in this kind of "sage learning".But that Wen Xianggong is also inconvenient to disobey.Immediately, I first selected a dozen sets of "novel and interesting" books, and then selected three or four Confucian books.Pushed it over with a small cart.Put them on the table one by one.

Several people couldn't wait to pick up the books and flip through them. The most conspicuous one was of course "Sizhou Zhi".The Lingao edition of "Sizhou Zhi" is printed in a 16-carat layout and has a thick paper hard cover because it is accompanied by a number of copperplate printed maps.Zhang Dai had sharp eyes and quick hands, and was the first to pick up the book.It is heavy in the hand.

When I got it, I was very surprised: it turned out that the book opened to the right.He was startled and said:
"Australians print books just like Westerners!"

When I opened it, I found that the pages of this Australian book were arranged horizontally like Westerners, and they were arranged from left to right.It looked very awkward.Looking at the black-and-white map in it again, I feel that it is extremely detailed, and within a small size, the details are clearly visible.

The maps of "Sizhou Zhi" are all revised and drawn according to the maps of the 21st century. Because Australia and New Zealand are regarded as the "lands of dragon prosperity" of the Senate, they have been tampered with on the map, and New Zealand has been completely deleted. Australia was tagged in the wrong place.The terrain is also completely unrealistic.

Because of Fang Yizhi's relationship, Zhang Dai often went to the Catholic Church in Hangzhou.Having seen the world map and globes in it, he didn't have much impact on the world map itself, but he was surprised that the map was drawn more finely than Westerners - when he saw the map brought by the missionary When I was there, I was similarly surprised.

Because Sun Chun, Wen Huai and others stretched their necks to read, he flipped through the book and gave it to Sun Chun.Picked up another one.But it also opened to the right, Zhang Dai was a little surprised, and looked at the books he brought, all those related to Confucianism were all opened on the left, vertical from left to right, and all kinds of "Australian studies" books, It is Western style.

"Could it be that this is the meaning of the combination of Hua and Yi?" Zhang Dai pondered, put down the Confucianism books in his hands, and specially selected a book on "Australian Studies". After a closer look, it was not a book on learning, but a book on Confucianism. It's called "Legend of the Condor Heroes".I flipped through a few pages casually, but it was about the Southern Song Dynasty, and the writing was half written and half white.The difference between the modern vernacular and the vernacular of the Ming Dynasty is not too big, and Zhang Dai can roughly understand it.After reading a few pages, I was hooked.

The novels of the Ming Dynasty are a peak in the history of Chinese traditional novels, but the plots of traditional novels are loose and patterned, and many authors have the habit of mixing dialects and libretto.Far less compact than modern novels, the characters are distinct.What's more, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is a masterpiece of modern martial arts novels.Zhang Dai actually saw that he was in Hong Kong, and couldn't let go.When I read that Wanyan Honglie took a fancy to Bao Xiwei, and Song officials framed the Yang and Guo families in order to please him, causing the two families to be ruined, I couldn't help but think of the Liaodong War——Jianzhou also claimed to be a "Jurchen", the country name "gold".And the current Liaodong war situation is at stake.Can't help but let out a long sigh and put the book down.

He was originally a person who paid attention to enjoyment and pursued physical and spiritual pleasure.But he is not a person who is ignorant of the imminent overthrow of Ming Dynasty and only knows about drunkenness and dreams.As a member of the Fushe, Zhang Dai knew the situation of the imperial court and the state of the country clearly from his friends, relatives and old friends.

However, Sun Chun saw that he had a desolate look on his face, and he completely lost the excitement just now, so he couldn't help asking: "Brother Zongzi..."

"It's not in the way." Zhang Dai didn't want to show that he was "concerned about the country and the people", which was inconsistent with his usual idea of ​​being free and easy, so he changed his mood and said, "I just thought of something."

But the book must be read, and he immediately notified: "This "Shooting the Condors" is actually in demand."

"I understand!" Cai Shi smiled all over his face, "Master, there are two more books here, which are the sequels of this book..."

"Oh?" Zhang Dai waved his fan, "Wrap it too!"

"Yes, master." Cai Shi made a good deal in one fell swoop—according to the regulations formulated by Zhao Yingong, the clerks get a 1.5% commission as usual for the books sold, and the money is accumulated by the clerks at the end of the month. split evenly.

Cai Shi sealed the schoolbag immediately, and took out a straw woven handbag: it was produced by Lingao Woodware Factory, and the four characters "Wanbi Bookstore" were woven with dyed straw on it, which was practical and beautiful.

Zhang Dai bought the Shooting Condor Trilogy, and looked through other books, only to feel dazzled. Some of them were about Western mathematics, which he didn't understand well, so naturally he wasn't interested.But a "Beginner of Light Theory" attracted his attention.

The reason why he attracted his attention was not because of Zhang Dai's research on optics, but because Fang Yizhi had always had a strong interest in the study of Western utensils. Ever since he got a telescope from Tang Ruowang, he had been looking at Study its structural principle, but still haven't figured it out.

The so-called "Beginners of Light Theory" is actually a science popularization pamphlet published in the 60s.It briefly introduces the basic knowledge of optics and the principles of various common optical instruments, as well as many simple illustrations.Zhang Dai plans to buy it and give it to Fang Yizhi to comfort him about the regret of losing the telescope.

I only heard Sun Chun ask: "Where is your master from? Where did these books come from? They are all amazing books!"

Cai Shi respectfully said: "My master's surname is Zhao, he is from Sanshui County, Guangdong. He is a granary student..."

When everyone heard that the boss was a granary student, they showed a bit of respect on their faces.Although Lin Sheng is a scholar, he is an "official student" in the county school and a top-notch figure among scholars.

"...Many of these books were bought from dealers in Guangdong. I heard that—" he lowered his voice, "they bought them from Australians."

Zhang Dai smiled and said: "You are a genius, although this Australian product is not available everywhere in the south of the Yangtze River, it is not a rare thing. It is Liaodong ginseng, which is still sold in pharmacies. You need to be sneaky about this Australian product. "

Cai Shi repeatedly apologized, saying that besides buying books directly from Australians, there are also self-printed books from Wanbi Bookstore.

"... those rigid books. My master is thinking about how to learn Australian printing—"

Wu Zhixiang is increasingly convinced that this place was opened by Australians.Seeing that this servant spoke with a Hangzhou accent, he knew that he was probably a local refugee, his knowledge was limited, and he couldn't find anything famous when asked, so he just kept silent.

Sun Chun said: "How can I count these few books? Go and get some more. Are you afraid that the old men can't afford the money?" .

Cai Shi responded repeatedly, and hurriedly led his assistant to search for books full of bookshelves.

When he was reading and selecting books, Cai Shi reported, "Masters, my master is here to greet you."

Everyone was already full of curiosity about this bookstore, but now they heard that the owner was welcoming them, they all stood up to greet them.

After the notification, Zhao Yingong appeared soon.This is a tall scholar.Although his face is white and beardless, and his appearance can be called elegant and elegant, his height and physique are similar to those of a warrior in the eyes of Sun Chun and others.Especially the strides he took when he walked were incompatible with Confucian scholars who paid attention to behavior and manners.

Although he is a Cantonese, his face is completely different from the Cantonese that several of my husbands have met.Wearing a Xiaoyao scarf and a blue muslin straight gown.It is the clothes of the so-called scholarly family sons who are rich and educated.

Since the two parties met for the first time and did not have a qualified introducer, they had to send greeting cards to each other, make room for each other, and kowtow to each other.

Several people have seen Li one by one.Then Zhao Yingong took care of Cai Shi and invited several distinguished guests to serve tea in the wisteria courtyard.

"Brother Tianyi, today we are here to pay a visit because we have admired our beauty for a long time; the second is to visit this Australian bookstore and listen to Brother Zhao's words." Zhang Dai said.
"Ah, I don't dare to do it, I don't dare to do it! On the contrary, I hope that you gentlemen will give us your advice!" Zhao Yingong said modestly, and then asked courteously: "Please serve tea at the back first."
Immediately led everyone to the Wisteria Bookstore behind the bookstore.This is the VIP room specially arranged by Zhao Yingong for entertaining big customers. The interior decoration is in accordance with the style of Victorian lounge.Ornate and elegantly decorated.The most outstanding thing is that there is a huge bay window facing the courtyard, and the three sides and the top are all inlaid with glass panels. Standing in it, it is like being in a crystal palace.

Outside the bay window is a small courtyard decorated in Western style.There are many flowers planted, but above it is a wisteria—an old thing in the former abandoned garden, which grows extremely luxuriantly.It's just that the flowering period is over now, leaving only the lush greenery.Under the wisteria trellis, there is a small marble fountain dripping with tiny sprays.It looks cool all over.

Before he was seated, Sun Chun praised, "What a blessed place!"

(End of this chapter)