Shelter in the pastoral

Brother Fang felt uncomfortable when he came to Fang Shujing's house, it was too clean.I'm afraid that the mud on the soles of the shoes will trample the ground in the yard dirty.

He was very happy to have Fang Shujing as his younger brother.When Fang Shujing came back, he set up a kang for them, and lay on it to keep him warm. In the past, he had frostbite on his hands and feet in winter, and the cuts were very painful.Touch the hot kang with your hands.Looking forward to winter for the first time.

A while ago, her mother sent money over but her younger brother didn't want it.I heard from his mother that my younger brother is now copying books to make money, which is very hard.

He thought that although his younger brother had a house, he still lacked some decent furniture, so he wanted to help him with some work.

I was a little nervous when I went outside.

He has seen all the courtyards of these people in the village, none as beautiful as Fang Shujing's.A lot of green leafy vegetables have grown up, looking gratifying.The air is full of the refreshing smell of vegetables, and there is a cobblestone path in the middle.Clothes are still drying in the courtyard, and a field of flowers is planted near the base of the wall.

I just feel that the whole small courtyard has added a bit of wildness.

When Fang Shujing came out, he saw Big Brother Fang's shadow wandering outside, and said, "Brother, why didn't you go in after you came?"

Big Brother Fang looked at Fang Shujing and calmed down a little, and said, "Do you have any furniture that you want to make recently? I will help you with Dad."

Fang Shujing said: "Go into the room and talk."

Brother Fang then followed into the courtyard.The yard is divided into two by cobblestones.One side is a vegetable field, and the other side is a small yard for drying clothes and growing flowers. When it was built, it was the house of every household in the village, but Fang Shujing picked it up like this.

After entering the house, Brother Fang discovered that there were several paintings on the wall, and there was a writing table next to the window, and the ink on it was still wet.

There is also a round table.

On the window, there is a piece of dead wood paper picked up from the field that has shriveled up, and the branches are too thin to be used for fire in ordinary people's homes, but it is inserted in a bottle and placed on the table, and it still feels a bit autumnal.

Brother Fang is a rough man who can't say so many compliments, but he just thinks his brother's place is too beautiful.

Fang Shujing found the blueprints on the table and said, "Brother, can you make this furniture." Two large cabinets.Look at the pattern on it is very particular, at least eight coats of lacquer.

"It can be done." Brother Fang has never made such a beautiful cabinet before. There are not only drawers on the cabinet, but also several secret compartments!

For a carpenter like him, his eyes light up when he sees a good drawing. The more he ponders, the more interesting he is.I wish I could take it back and share it with his father immediately.

Fang Shujing took two taels of silver and handed it to him, "I want to make it for marriage."

Brother Fang said: "You have already spent a lot of money on the kang for your family, how can you use your money. There are still some materials in the house. It is enough." He refused to accept the money.

In this way, Fang Shujing brought the two new padded clothes he bought for them.Said: "The last time I went to the city, I came across clothes that were suitable. I bought two sets for each of us. You can take them back for me."

As soon as Big Brother Fang touched it with his rough hand, he knew that it was full of materials.Who can afford new clothes like them country folk.This exception is made of muslin and feels soft to the touch.

I am a little ashamed.They didn't give Fang Shujing anything, so they didn't have the nerve to take his things.

Refused to say no.

Fang Shujing said: "I bought everything, let's accept it."

Brother Fang was very embarrassed. He wanted to help him, but he didn't expect to take advantage of him.

Brother Fang said: "Your yard is so well-made, why don't you raise a good dog." There are all kinds of people in the village.If there is someone who does not open his eyes, there will be no loss.

Fang Shujing said: "That's not necessary, there is nothing to steal at home!" He said so, he heard that the dogs in the country are very fierce, what should he do if he scares his little daughter-in-law?

……

Since Xu Ziyang got angry with Feng Ziyan last time, the two of them didn't want to talk to each other at first. The Feng family was also very angry when they heard what their daughter said and wanted to wait for him to apologize.But who knows that it has been half a month since he came and went, and he still hasn't come.

It made the Feng family a little uneasy.

Father Feng even reprimanded Feng Ziyan unexpectedly: "Our family still owes more than 1000 taels of silver. If you can marry the Xu family and give some gifts, it will be enough. If the relationship with the Xu family is not good, When the Feng family is ruined later, you will no longer be the eldest lady, and you will have to find a man who is even worse."

The servant at home also said: "Miss, since you are from the Feng family, you should think more about the Feng family. There are a few men who are not lustful. As long as you get married smoothly, there are countless girls and servants serving you. At that time, even if Xu Ziyang takes eighty more concubines, it doesn't matter. A concubine is a servant, can she go past you?"

Feng Ziyan was a little unhappy: "But he treats me so well, how can I rush over there."

The servant said: "As long as you can live a good life, face is nothing. Those girls all know that Xu Ziyang is not a good match, and one or two are just trying to catch up. I'm afraid I won't grab the position."

Feng Ziyan said: "But Fang Shujing has never been like this before, she is well-behaved and polite." She didn't know how to cherish before, but after being compared with someone like Xu Ziyang, she only thought that Fang Shujing was good in everything.

The servant said: "You must never say such things again, no matter what, Xu Ziyang is the young master of the Xu family. Your most important thing now is to make him happy!"

Feng Ziyan seemed to be convinced, and said: "Then go invite him."

Only then did the servant show his smile again, otherwise, if the Feng family was ruined, there would be no place for an old slave like her to live.He also advised him: "Miss, the milk cake you make is the most delicious. You can make a piece for Mr. Xu. He will be very moved."

Feng Ziyan went to the kitchen again.

After about two hours, Xu Ziyang and the servant Bimo came late. Before they came, Bimo said: "Young master, I'm right, it's she who is anxious to get married, not you, as long as you hang her, she will marry you." Scared."

Xu Ziyang shook his fan, boasting that he was romantic and suave.He has been dating more women recently, and his curiosity about that aspect has decreased a bit, but he is still very patient with Feng Ziyan!After all, I haven't succeeded yet.It's okay if Feng Ziyan treats him tenderly, but if she doesn't recognize her identity and still wants to control him, then that's fine.

He is going to marry a wife in the future, not a nightshade.

After meeting someone after a while, Xu Ziyang's eyes became obscene.

Although Feng Ziyan hates it, when she thinks of what her father and the old servant said, even if she doesn't like it, she still has to play tricks with him.

But who would have thought that Xu Ziyang went too far, wanting to do something wrong with the Feng family.She still couldn't stand it, so she pushed him aside fiercely, but by coincidence, Xu Ziyang bumped into the head of the cabinet, and blood burst out from his head.

I heard Bi Mo yelling: "Killer!"

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The young owner of the study has recently been busy getting the engraving master to his house, and started to work secretly.

The method he heard from Fang Shujing before was really effective, and within a few days after the billboard was set up, someone came to ask when Bei Weng's new book would arrive.

Some colleagues even came over to inquire secretly.

These people who work in the study are very clear about what channels they have, but I haven't heard of any special channels here.

A small place in the county.With such a novelty, he quickly caused a bit of trouble.

The more this is the case, the more cautious you must be.

After the engraving is finished, people are hired to start printing.

They used medium-to-high-end paper, and it cost twelve cents to print a booklet. They found someone to match the pictures, and paid a lot of money, ordering a batch of wooden boxes to hold the books.

When I put this book aside, it really seemed like that, and it was upscale just by looking at it.

This story book made the Young Master so attentive, and immediately said: "Master, a lot of people have been asking about it recently. Don't we already have more than 100 copies?" He saw the bound new book, which smelled like ink.Why is his young master not in a hurry when he wants to buy it outside? He doesn't understand it.

Shaodong's family said: "How many people are staring at our house now, as long as we get the book out, there will be a reprint within two days."

This copy is the so-called manuscript, and he spent so much money in it.If you are disturbed by others, it will not be easy to get back the eight taels of silver, let alone earning money.

The shopkeeper has also been in business for many years, and it will be clear after a little bit.Hearing what the young master said, he nodded in agreement.

So the two abruptly stocked up on it for ten days.

There are more than 1000 hardcover copies in my hand before I release the news that I want to sell it.

The study has been advertising for more than half a month, which has already whetted the appetite of these scholars.I heard it's finally on sale.

Everyone is looking forward to it.

The price of the shopkeeper is eighty yuan for a set, including a wooden box and a thread-bound book.Paper quality and printing are very good.There are also paintings inside!

Just take out this set of scriptures, with an expensive look.

Those who have no money in their pockets dare not ask the price.

Finally came the day to sell the storybook.

The Young Master finally showed up.The news about the book sale was released yesterday.Someone was waiting at the door early this morning.I just want to see if this legend comes from a foreign country, and if it looks good locally.

I also saw many familiar faces in the study, all of whom were sent by the study to buy them.

This belongs to taking it back and most likely it will be used for re-engraving, so it must be prepared early.Even if it is to be engraved, it will take time.

The thousand copies sold for 50 ren, the cost was 25 ren, and the profit was [-] ren.If they are all sold out, there will be a profit of [-] taels, and Fang Shujing and Fang Shujing will get [-] taels each.

Thinking about it made his heart feel hot, but he just thought about it, the county is not big.There are only three or four hundred scholars in several private schools and academies, and the thousand books are intended to be consumed slowly in the shop.

The Shaodong family had to say a few words in front of everyone: "Thank you for coming, Bei Weng's latest [-]-character set. First come, first served. If you like it, you can buy a set and go back for collection."

"What did this Beiweng write before? I have read a lot of books about Nannanbeibei. Maybe I can remember it if you tell me."

"Buy a set."

"Get me a set too."

These books are all put in a box, this kind of hardcover version is not easy to buy, someone opened it and flipped through it roughly, there are still paintings inside, and the printing is also excellent.

"Give me five sets."

"Ten sets."

The shopkeeper greeted the customers and collected money from the side, not forgetting to chat with the customers: "Why do you buy so much?"

"Several classmates are reviewing their homework today, and they sent me here when they didn't have time."

"Me too."

Their wooden boxes are hardcover, just watch stacks of them being sold to collect money and get soft.

Those boys from other bookshops saw it, and bought five copies at a time, and others bought them for reading.They are going to reproduce it!

Seeing that the supply is in short supply today, the experts who know the cost price are also very enthusiastic.The earlier you take it back, the earlier you will make money.

The study is usually the quietest and most comfortable place, why is it noisier than the neighbors today.Many shopkeepers doing business on the street stretched their necks to look around. How can selling books be so popular?

Four hundred sets were sold out in one morning.

Nearly half of the inventory at home went down at once.

The shopkeepers of the surrounding study stretched their necks to look at it for a long time, and they were quite sore.A few days ago, I felt bad when I saw him hanging out the advertising rack, but I didn't expect him to be right!

After a while, I saw their most clever Xiao Er come back.There are still five boxes in my hand.

When Xiao Er saw him, he wiped his sweat and said, "The shopkeeper, I managed to get it." He had been queuing there for a long time.

The shopkeeper opened it and saw the book inside. He couldn't help being amazed, and said, "He's making money." Looking through the two books, he found that the fonts were the same.Obviously it was engraved and printed, and it costs a lot of money to open a set of engraved blocks.

I don't know what kind of words could have caused them to spend such a large amount of money, so I immediately opened it and started to read it.

As soon as I read it, I couldn't help raising my eyebrows. Is this book interesting?I wanted to take a few glances at first, but who knows, I couldn't stop once I opened it.When the plot at the end of the last page was gone, he said, "Why is it gone? What about the plot at the end?" Although the story entered into the bridal chamber, it is already one of the four great joys in the world, and there is still a lot to write.

Recently, I have read a lot of stories about poor scholars and rich girls, and suddenly I like this one.

After all, who doesn't want a well-behaved and obedient brother.

The shop clerk watched for a long time, his unsmiling shopkeeper's smile was really a bit permeable.

When the shopkeeper came back to his senses, he saw that the waiter was concerned with his eyes and nose.

The shopkeeper said: "Arrange scholars to copy immediately, and find a few quick-handed ones." As long as the copies are finished, they can be sold for money.

"Okay." Xiaoer next to him was waiting beside him.

Seeing that the waiter in the shop was going out to find a poor scholar he knew to transcribe, he said again: "Just ask, who is this Beiweng, and if you are interested in writing one for us as well. The writers who come from other places are different. Twice."

When he was looking outside today, he noticed that there were a lot of people selling this book.

"Ah."

It sold very well for two days in a row.The young owner of the study originally planned to sell a month's worth, but now it goes down a lot.

Many people bought it on the first day because of publicity, but on the second and third day many people bought it because of the story.There are even friends who bought it and sent it to other places. It is also a face to send it in a wooden box.

This story is really touching.There were many twists and turns, especially the moment I knew that the two were brothers and could not get married, my heart was broken.Fortunately, I soon learned that the two were not related by blood. Seeing the final marriage, it was as if I was also married.

If there is really a brother who is so devoted to them, he wants to treat them with all his heart and soul.Why can't I meet it myself.

So the upsurge of this storybook swept the entire county at once.If you haven't read this storybook, it's just too outdated.

At the beginning, there were only 400-[-] scholars in the county counted by the young owner of the study, so he definitely couldn't buy all of them.

But he overlooked one point. Apart from scholars, there are also some dudes who like to read it. Some people even mailed it to friends from other places before, and they received a response saying that they didn’t ask them to post more copies. This story book has become a local specialty. The rich and the poor became popular there.

The shopkeeper obeyed Fang Shujing. The old saying is that gold will shine sooner or later, which is true.

I wrote a story book, which saved the long-term poor management of their study, and the surrounding big study looked down on them at first.Now that everyone has come out to call each other brothers, it's a joy to think about it.

After a while, I saw the young master coming over.

Since their young boss failed in the imperial examination, most of their energy and energy seemed to have been taken away.Now that the story book is selling well, it has reinvigorated him all of a sudden.It is windy to walk.

When the shopkeeper saw the young master's house, he hurriedly followed him to the living room in the back room, and made him a cup of tea directly.With a smile on his face, he said: "Young master, I was looking for you!"

Shaodong's family said: "What's the matter?"

The shopkeeper said: "A peddler came to the store today and bought two hundred sets of scripts, saying that he would go out for business. We originally planned to sell them for a few months. I went to check just now and found that there were only More than 200 sets, not enough to sell." It has only been sold for a few days, and now people in the whole county are talking about the plot in the book wherever they go, and according to the popularity, it will be sold out in a few days.He has been in business for so many years, and he has never encountered such a situation!

The Shaodong family has long known that their books sell well.But it sold so well, and my heart skipped a beat. It was God who helped him, and the tone of the excited voice changed a little: "It doesn't cost much to print with engraving blocks. By the way, is there any re-engraving in the market?"

"Not yet, even if they ask someone to copy the book, it's too late."

Fortunately, he listened to Fang Shujing's words and hoarded the goods before selling them.Otherwise, there would be a flood of counterfeit copies on the market, and he really might not be able to make so much money.

Really step by step, step by step.

The Shaodong family immediately decided: "Print another [-] sets of hardcover copies. Print another [-] softcover copies, each for fifteen cents."

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up after hearing this: "It's wonderful." They have also made reprints and know that even if they ask someone to copy the book, it will cost [-] yuan a book.Those who are in a hurry even have to give four or five more texts on this basis.

There are book editions, they use some cheap paper to print, and even if they are bound for fifteen cents, they can earn five cents.And the same other studies can only earn this money by selling at least [-] yuan.Moreover, they are so fast that it is inevitable that there will be some omissions and traces of smearing in their writing.As long as their engravings are printed clearly, there is no need to worry about typos.

It's going their way and leaving them nowhere.

You can think of the look of the shopkeepers of these studies excitedly taking out the replicas but no one cares about them.Just think about it.

At this moment, I heard a shop waiter knocking on the door outside!

"Come in." The Young Master said.

As soon as the shop waiter came in, he said, "Young master, shopkeeper, Mr. Fang is here." At first, the shopkeeper said that whenever he sees Mr. Fang, he must treat him politely and inform him immediately.

Before the shopkeeper could say anything, the Young Master got up and said, "Quick, please come in." After speaking, he was even more anxious and went to greet him in person.

Fang Shujing was sitting outside drinking tea, and had just taken over the job of copying books from the job.Haven't written yet.Seeing the shopkeeper and the Shaodong family smiling all over their faces, they said, "My lord, let me take a step to speak!"

Fang Shujing had no choice but to put down his pen and follow him in.This time, the young owner directly took out 30 taels of silver, and said about the recent sales of the storybook: "Everyone likes to read it, and we are still printing it. Don't worry, we will record every copy sold. , I will give you a dividend at that time!"

The shopkeeper and the young owner's family now look at Fang Shujing as if they were looking at the God of Wealth.

Even the Young Master's family had to sigh with emotion, it was fortunate that Fang Shujing was by his side to advise.The propaganda, engraving, and book hoarding were all his ideas.

Otherwise, even if it is to make money, I am afraid that it will not be as much as it is now.

Knowing the grievances between Fang Shujing and the Xu family, the Young Master's family couldn't help feeling that a talent like Fang Shujing could make a difference even if he was placed in a small world. These things alone were enough to convince him.

Fang Shujing knew the money, and the money he divided was 20 taels, and they paid him ten taels of silver in advance before printing.

I have been in the county for many years before, and I know that there is nothing to worry about in terms of integrity.

Fang Shujing said: "I am here this time, and there is a new script, not about love, but about fighting and revenge."

The shopkeeper and the Shaodong family looked at each other, and both of them had the same surprise in their eyes. It took only a few days for the other party to write another book.Immediately said: "How do you want to cooperate this time?"

Fang Shujing didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Don't you want to take a look before making a decision?" This time, "Return to Jiuhua Mountain" is about a story of rebirth and return.He has this experience himself, and it is very cool to write with a big brain hole.

The shopkeeper said: "You don't need to read the storybook at this level, you will definitely be very popular."

But Fang Shujing insisted on asking him to read it again, saying: "This time is unusual, I haven't finished writing it."

The shopkeeper was stunned, and felt that Fang Shujing was talented and self-willed, and now it is said that pamphlets are popular this year.A book is only [-] to [-] words.For those who haven't finished writing, only the master will do this.In this way, some people do not pay the bill, after all, no one wants to read an ordinary story.If the latter is gone, it will be really uncomfortable.

A study like theirs has never received unfinished manuscripts before.But what he wrote, the Young Master made an exception and took it to read.He has a quirk in reading, and he likes to read in an empty room.

He is not used to having someone next to him.

So the Young Master went to the room next door and asked the shopkeeper to treat Fang Shujing well.

Fang Shujing said: "Then you look at it first, I have to go out to do some errands. I will come back later."

The shopkeeper said with great enthusiasm: "What's the matter? The old man knows two people in the county. You don't have to be polite to me, Mr. Fang, just ask me to do it."

Fang Shujing said: "Give an order to a friend." The seeds nourished by the spiritual spring, the vegetables produced are sweet and crisp.The vegetables are full of flavor, and their ordinary green vegetables can add flavor to the noodles if you grab them with the noodles.

It was for Lin Yuchen, if it weren't for the pieces of silver he hid in the pastry box, life would still be cramped.

This year's drought, there are not many green leafy vegetables in the county, so give him something fresh.A few days ago, the jade soaked in Lingquan water, the jade that was nourished by Lingquan, the dirt and cotton inside were purified, and I took a purple safety buckle.

Purple is the color of a gentleman, which is rare, not to mention that this piece of jade is still a master craftsman.The shape is very simple and generous, and the ordinary jadeite is very beautiful.If it was placed on the market, it would cost at least 20 taels, and a jar of water was also filled, and a little spiritual spring was sprinkled over it.Using it to make tea not only tastes good, but is also good for the body. This time I filled a jar for him when I came out.

When the shopkeeper heard this, he was obliged to say: "You have been writing books recently and you are exhausted, so you can take a good rest in this room. I will ask the guy in the study to deliver it, and I will ensure that the things will be delivered properly. "

Seeing what the shopkeeper said, Fang Shujing couldn't refuse.

Soon I asked the buddy in the study to deliver things.

It happened that Lin Yushen was in his shop.Hearing that someone was looking for it outside, he came out.This guy was also sweet-mouthed, and said: "Mr. Lin, these are given to you by Mr. Fang. He also told me to hand over this box to you, saying that the mung bean cakes are delicious."

Lin Yuchen understood as soon as he heard this.

Said: "Okay, let's unload it in the backyard."

The bullock cart has been pulled to the backyard.

After removing the quilt covering it, there were several green vegetables, bright red radishes, and huge wax gourds.There is also an ox cart full of green-skinned radishes.

The master chefs in the back kitchen rushed over when they heard the letter.Seeing the green radish, his eyes lit up and he said, "I've eaten this in my hometown before, but I haven't seen it for a long time." After moving down the cart, he broke a green radish and said that he wanted to try it.With a click, the mouth is full of crispness.Said: "Crispy, sweet. Good stuff! Radishes are small ginseng, great tonic."

The people around are greedy, but they are not like chefs, they can eat and chew in front of the young master, so they can only watch from the side.

Lin Yuchen was not very interested in these things. He saw a small box, and when he opened it, it turned out to be a purple emerald safety buckle.I fell in love with it at a glance.He has always wanted to accept a piece of purple, but he couldn't find the one he wanted. Unexpectedly, his friend gave him such a big surprise: "Is this for me?"

"Of course." said the delivery man.

Lin Yuchen was quite moved. The broken silver he gave Fang Shujing at the beginning might not be able to buy such a fine piece of jade.

Pawning this emerald would bring a lot of money, but gave him so many fresh vegetables.My heart became more and more moved.

Fang Shujing really regarded him as his best brother.

Suddenly he glanced casually, straightened his eyes immediately and said: "Wait a minute, move this jar to my house." He made tea for his father with wild tea and precious water stored in the cellar, and his father was drinking tea at that time. I took the jar away, and no one would give it to me.Even his desire to drink depends on his father's mood.

Unexpectedly, Fang Shujing sent another set, which was so considerate.