Make a fortune by farming: The sweetheart of the first assistant family

Pens, inks, paper and inkstones are daily consumables for scholars. Even if you buy the cheapest ones, you will spend a lot of money in a year.

Huo Yunchao has been able to produce pens and inks in batches, which are not only supplied to Huo Clan Studies students at low prices, but also sold to bookstores.

If Huo Yunchao could even make paper, then Zheng Shaoxuan's consumption of pens, inks, paper and inkstones would be greatly reduced, and he would have no reason to say not to take the imperial examination!

Lin Xiaocao couldn't sit still when she thought of this. She knew better than anyone how much Zheng Shaoxuan wanted to obtain fame. Having fame would not only comfort his mother's spirit in heaven, but also bring glory to his ancestors and his family!

Once he obtains the title, Zheng Shaoxuan's social status will be greatly improved, and no one will be angry in front of him anymore.

Xu Ning only revealed the news to Lin Xiaocao with Huo Yunchao's permission: "Sister Xiaocao, my husband said that the method of making bamboo paper is written in the book, but there are too many steps to make bamboo paper, and it will take half a year just to soak it. .So, let’s make ink sticks first to save capital, and then we can make high-grade ink sticks after we save enough capital..."

Lin Xiaocao listened very carefully. She only regretted that she was too stupid to recite Xu Ning's words in full and relay them to Zheng Shaoxuan word for word.

After listening to Xu Ning's introduction, the first thing Lin Xiaocao said was: "Ning Niang, if you tell me this, does Huo Di know?"

Xu Ning smiled sweetly: "My husband knows this. He specifically asked me to tell you this just to put your mind at ease. Brother Zheng is so knowledgeable and has a good character. Such a rare talent should go to a wider world, and You are not trapped in a remote and poor mountain nook. Sister Xiaocao, this is what my husband-in-law is saying.

I memorized the original words verbatim. "

Lin Xiaocao raised her hands to cover her face, trying to hide the tears that were flowing from her eyes.

Xu Ning and Huo Yunchao's care and love for them moved her beyond measure.

Xu Ning half hugged Lin Xiaocao, who was moved to tears, and continued: "Sister Xiaocao, our good days are all behind us. My husband also said that the past self is the stepping stone for the present self. .Sister Xiaocao, we must live every day seriously. If we work hard for one year, two years, and ten years, we will get everything we want one day. Sister Xiaocao, believe me, there will definitely be such a day!"

Xu Ning's words were like a seed called "hope", deeply planted in Lin Xiaocao's heart, giving her an extremely powerful inner driving force.

Zheng Shaoxuan knew that Lin Xiaocao had a lot of private things to talk to Xu Ning. Butcher Xu had his own affairs to take care of, so he had to go to the kitchen to see if he could help.

"Huo Di, is there any work I can do?"

"Yes." Huo Yunchao was not polite to Zheng Shaoxuan and assigned him a job: "Brother Zheng, take out the dishes and chopsticks from the bamboo basket, wash them and set them aside."

Zheng Shaoxuan, like Lin Xiaocao, would not eat other people's meals for nothing. They were happy that their hosts assigned them work, so they didn't feel so guilty when eating.

Huo Yunchao had already seen through this, so he was not polite in summoning Zheng Shaoxuan.

In his previous life, he had similar life experiences to Zheng Shaoxuan. He could understand Zheng Shaoxuan's feelings and was willing to take action to appease Zheng Shaoxuan's emotions.

Zheng Shaoxuan was busy washing dishes, carrying dishes, washing pots and pouring water. He worked very hard.

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"Huo Di, is there any work left?"

Huo Yunchao smiled and said, "No. Brother Zheng, it's time for us to get together and enjoy a delicious meal."

Zheng Shaoxuan felt shy for no reason. He rubbed his palms and stuttered a little: "Huo Di, I have memorized the ink-making skills. I brought you the letter. You should burn the letter, right?" "

Huo Yunchao raised his eyebrows and asked, knowingly: "Why burn it? I didn't write anything strange."

"No, that's not what I meant. Huo Di, I know you can understand what I mean. You are extremely smart. There is no way you don't understand what I want to say."

"Pfft-"

Huo Yun laughed out loud, raised his arms and put his arms around Zheng Shaoxuan's shoulders. The two brothers said kindly: "Brother Zheng, I treat you as my brother, and you don't treat me like an outsider. When we talk openly, I mean it sincerely." I really want to partner with you to make ink. Regarding the development plan of the ink making business, I have written it very clearly. You can raise objections to this, but you cannot refuse!"

"Huo Di, you are so overbearing!"

Zheng Shaoxuan couldn't help but complain, and said: "Brother Huo, I don't intend to refuse, I just want to discuss the share with you. I..."

Huo Yunchao added: "Divide? Are you dissatisfied with the split? Do you think five or five points is too little? Sixty-four points is not impossible."

"No no no!"

Zheng Shao

"Brother Zheng, if that's what you mean, then let's

There is no need to discuss the issue of sharing. It should be yours, and I won’t take a penny from it. It should be mine, and you won’t take a penny from me. Blood brothers have to settle accounts, not to mention that we are not brothers. If I say 50-50, it’s 50-50, no negotiation! "

After Huo Yun finished speaking his thoughts to Balabala, seeing that Zheng Shaoxuan still wanted to talk more, he stopped him with one sentence: "I am so domineering!"

Zheng Shaoxuan's words were blocked, and when he looked at his Huo Di's eyes slightly closed and his chin held high, he burst into laughter.

In a narrow and dark kitchen, these unrelated brothers with different surnames reached the most important cooperation in their lives.

Xu Ning and Huo Yunchao made necessary mental preparations for their guests. Lin Xiaocao and Zheng Shaoxuan were completely relieved of their psychological burden and chatted and laughed with the Xu family while eating.

After dinner, Lin Xiaocao insisted on clearing the dishes, but Xu Ning did not stop her and followed her.

Zheng Shaoxuan and Huo Yunchao looked directly at their respective wives, with smiles in their eyes.

After the gossip, Huo Yunchao got straight to the point and said: "Brother Zheng, it takes time to make a good piece of ink. We will start preparing from today. After cultivating it for about two years, we can get a good piece of ink. Selling a piece of good ink is enough." The expenses for our brothers’ scientific examination have been paid.”

Zheng Shaoxuan had been exposed to the influence of Master Zhou, had seen some good ink writers, and heard many anecdotes about literary masters and good ink writers.

Therefore, Zheng Shaoxuan agreed with Huo Yunchao's statement that "a piece of good ink is enough for their scientific research expenses" and said, "Brother Huo, it's better sooner rather than later. Let's start work now."

"To make good ink, we must

You must first understand the ink-making process. The ink-making technique written on paper is impeccable. During actual operation, you will encounter many unexpected situations..."

Huo Yunchao starts from the most basic oil immersion and ends with ink testing, explaining each process of ink making step by step: oil immersion, water basin, oil, smoke stick, lamp grass, burning smoke, sifting smoke, sol, medication, smoke search, Steaming agent, pestle pounding, weighing agent, hammering, nine-rolling, sample making, ash input, ash removal, pool, research and test, printing and removal.