I was a gentleman in ancient times

In fact, Huangfu Yong's radiance is the first to use paper, and he wants to promote the benefits of writing with paper.

In fact, whether it is easy to use or not is obvious to all. It may be difficult to accept if you are not used to it at first, but after you get used to it for a long time, you will find that it is really fragrant.

In Yingyang Academy, there is something called paper, which is as white as snow and as light as silk. When you dip a brush in ink to write and draw on it, you feel free and comfortable.

Writing brushes are a new thing that has become popular in the past few months, and all the scholars in Yingyang City know it.Rich people can go to the Taojia Zhishu Pavilion in the city to spend some money to buy a sheep's brush or a wolf's brush. Those who have no money can also find some rabbit hair or something, which can also be used by tying it to a bamboo stick.Anyway, it is very convenient to use ink to write, and it saves a lot of trouble and effort compared with a knife and pen.

Now there is another kind of paper, I heard that it is perfect to use with pen and ink, how can it not make people yearn for it?

"I heard that the masters in the Yingyang Academy are full of praise for the paper, saying that it is very easy to use?" When a group of scholars discussed this matter together, someone asked.

"My cousin is in the academy. He said he had seen it before, and it was indeed as rumored."

"Is what you said true? Alas! It's a pity that we don't know when we will be able to see this kind of thing."

"It shouldn't take long. I've heard that this kind of paper from Yingyang Academy will be sold in Zhishu Pavilion of the Tao family."

Everyone was surprised, "Is it true? The Tao family has this kind of paper?"

"Don't believe me, I have an accurate source of information. Do you know who made this paper?"

Everyone shook their heads, expressing their ignorance.The man kept trying for a long time, and finally couldn't bear the urging of everyone, so he said slowly: "Mr. Wei, the newcomer from Yingyang Academy, is a great talent. You know the waterwheel, right? That's Mr. Wei." It was made jointly with the Mohists. But this time, it is said that Mr. Wei was taught by the fairy dream, and then he and Mr. Duanmu of the Mohist spent a lot of effort and tried countless times to make it successful."

"Wow!" Hearing such a miraculous explanation, everyone exclaimed in amazement.

Some people expressed disbelief, but that person swore, "Hehe! You don't know, Mr. Wei has some supernatural powers. Someone saw him conjure ice out of thin air in the academy, and just lightly With a wave of your hand, you can conjure a fireball. Think about it, where does the ice come from in this hot day? Only Mr. Wei can make it."

Isn't this more and more outrageous, everyone is still doubtful, but someone agrees: "This brother is right, I have heard about Mr. Wei's turning into ice, but I don't know that this paper is also made by Mr. Wei. "

Seeing someone agreeing, many people believed in it, and began to look forward to this kind of paper, "I don't know when the Tao family will start selling this paper, and how much is it worth?".

"No matter how much it's worth, Mr. Yingyang Xuegong is using it anyway, so it won't be bad. You must go to Zhishu Pavilion to buy some."

These words reached everyone's heart, and everyone nodded in agreement, even if the cost was a little higher, they must see what kind of fairy thing this paper is.

The numerous discussions in Yingyang City reached the ears of the various Patriarchs, and everyone had different ideas.

Patriarch Wang was calm and relaxed. After listening to the servant's report, his expression did not change, but he closed his eyes and didn't know what he was thinking about.

Patriarch Xie was taken aback for a moment, and immediately asked someone to find the clan elders to discuss, this matter can be big or small, how could the Tao family take the lead, he must find a way to find something to make up for it.

And Patriarch Cui smashed his favorite set of Yu Ruyi angrily.

He circled back and forth in the hall, out of breath.The Tao family just made some waterwheel, and now they made another paper.Listening to the rumors in the city, everyone knew about this paper before it came out, and when it really came out, wouldn't the Tao family make a lot of money?He wished he could yell at Patriarch Tao and this bastard surnamed Wei, and come out with all these moths, making people hard to guard against.

The three families were caught off guard and looked for their own countermeasures, but Patriarch Tao was so happy that he drank several bowls of wine again and again, making Tao Fu look sideways, "Brother, don't drink any more."

"I'm happy today, I have to drink it to my heart's content!" Tao Sui wiped his mouth and said with a laugh: "Since becoming the head of the family, I have never been so happy."

Tao Fu shook his head, wanted to persuade but shut his mouth again, he knew that the elder brother had not been easy all these years, and it was rare to be happy today, so he followed him.

Tao Sui was happy, and hit the table with his chopsticks, "Do you know the reaction of the other Patriarchs? Hahaha, it's really satisfying." They compete with each other, but they have a great connection, as long as you inquire a little, some What is on the surface can be passed on.

Except for the old fox, Patriarch Wang, the other two families were anxious when they heard the news about the paper.The Tao family has been suppressed by them for decades, now seeing them as ants on a hot pot, how unhappy I am.

After hearing what the eldest brother said, Tao Fu couldn't help but look happy. "Yeah, it's thanks to Mr. Wei Lang that our Tao family can really stand up. Mr. Wei Lang is a nobleman of our Tao family."

Tao Sui nodded again and again, and he respected Wei Su even more in his heart for Wei Su who was young but had miraculous abilities.In fact, part of the news that is spreading outside is released by themselves. Just like what Wei Su said, as long as the news spreads, the purpose of propaganda can be achieved.Now, according to the report from the treasurer of Taojiazhishuge, many people gather at the door of the Zhuangpu every day to inquire about the paper.

One can imagine what will happen when the paper hits the shelves.

Now he wished that Mr. Wei could send the paper over as soon as possible, but Mr. Wei said again that he just wanted to make them wait and let them know that the harder it is to buy something, the more precious it is.

This made a lot of sense, so he stopped urging, and felt more at ease.Anyway, Wei Su said that he just had to do as he said.

Tao Sui put down his chopsticks, leaned over, and whispered to Tao Fu in a mysterious voice: "Wei Su is not a simple person, I always feel that this person is not a person in the pool, if our Tao family can use his strength, we will come to Tao Fu in the future." There must be a glorious day."

Tao Fu was stunned, and with a shake of his hand, the wine in his hand spilled out. He put down the wine glass, took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the wine stains on his hands.He frowned and asked softly, "Brother, what do you mean..."

Tao Sui pondered for a while, before he said: "You, our Tao family, know the situation, and Wei Su's appearance just helped us tide over the difficulties. Wei Su is now the teacher of Yingyang Academy, and his status and status are not the same. If our Tao family can take shelter under it, the Tao family will have no worries in the future."

Tao Fu was silent. He knew what his elder brother was thinking. The current foundation of the Tao family is unstable, and it is most appropriate to seek asylum. "It's just that, elder brother, if our Tao family is labeled, then we will advance and retreat with Wei Langjun in honor and disgrace." .Who can tell what will happen in the future?"

Tao Sui still understood Tao Fu's concerns, "Yes! No one knows the future, so why not take a gamble!" Tao Sui squinted his eyes, but showed determination.

Now that he is old, he can still manage the Tao family for a few years. Tao Fu is not this kind of material. The future successor Tao Sui is honest and pure, how can he play with the other families?At present, the Tao family's property has been forced to shrink step by step. When A Jin becomes the head of the family, I am afraid that they will be swallowed up to nothing.The Tao family's hundreds of years of foundation must not be destroyed today.

He originally wanted to wait and see if his descendants could still become masters.As long as one hurdle is overcome, the Tao family will get up again, but time waits for no one!If the cornerstone is destroyed, how can there be hope in the future?

Therefore, the appearance of Wei Su made him see a ray of light, and Wei Su did indeed bring benefits to the Tao family.This made him think of another way, no matter what, it is risky, as long as it is within the controllable range, it is nothing.

Tao Fu paused, he already understood what Tao Sui meant, yes, they were all prepared for the worst, so what about taking a gamble now?So far it doesn't look bad, does it?

He smiled wryly: "Forget it, let it be! Eldest brother has always had good luck, maybe this time he made the right bet?"

Tao Sui also smiled wryly, but who would take the risk to gamble if there was a sliver of certainty?The fate of the Tao family is tied up with Wei Su, what will happen in the future?well!

West Qin, in the royal court.

King Qin Qin Mian was lying in Madam Wan's arms, eating the fruit snacks fed to him by the beauty, listening to the elegant music played by the court musicians, admiring the beauty's dancing posture, really enjoying it.

A servant stepped forward and whispered a few words in his ear, then quietly retreated.King Qin frowned, straightened up slightly and sat down, pushed the others away under Mrs. Wan's dissatisfied gaze, and ordered: "Since Cheng Hui is back, let him in!"

"Your Majesty?" Mrs. Wan acted coquettishly, she didn't want King Qin to deal with these matters, "Your Majesty, these are the dances and music that my concubine personally arranged, and I haven't finished enjoying them, so I don't want to listen to them."

Mrs. Wan's coquettish attitude made King Qin's heart itch, but he also knew that Cheng Hui's matter was a big one and could not be delayed.He quickly patted Mrs. Wan's catkin comfortingly, "Okay, okay, I know what you think, Madam, and I will wait until I have settled the matter. Be good, be obedient, and I will personally reward you with that set of colored glaze and jade gold bracelets later." good?"

Mrs. Wan did not agree, "Your Majesty promised that you will accompany your concubines today and ignore common affairs. After all, in your Majesty's heart, government affairs are the first priority. Concubine's body... is just in the Majesty's heart..."

Mrs. Wan's pitiful appearance made King Qin very distressed, so he had to compromise, "Okay! I will be with you today, and I don't care about anything. Only Wanji is the most important thing in my heart." After finishing speaking, he ordered Waiter, don't disturb anyone or anything today.

Only then did Mrs. Wan smile through her tears, and the satisfaction in her heart was beyond words.

The music sounded again, and King Qin and Mrs. Wan sat down again to enjoy the performance.

However, after a while, someone broke in, and King Qin was furious, "Who is so bold..." Before he finished speaking, he swallowed the words when he saw the figure of the person coming.He quickly stood up, took a few steps forward, and saluted respectfully, "Why are you here, mother?"

Empress Dowager Zhuan glared and said, "If the old lady doesn't come here, I'm afraid I don't know what the king is doing. As the king of a country, he doesn't think about making progress all day long. The state affairs are desolate. The former king knows about it. How can he rest his eyes?"

She came here in a hurry after hearing that the king refused Cheng Hui from the gate of the palace.Looking at it this way, he was out of breath.

Empress Dowager Zhuan's words were resounding, King Qin already had ghosts in his heart, so how could he dare to say anything at this time?I can only promise and keep saying yes.

Madam Wan bit her lip and whispered from the side: "Queen Mother, it's none of your business..."

Empress Dowager Zhuan looked at her, she flinched, how could she dare to speak.

The queen mother snorted coldly, she was not used to Mrs. Wan's vicious look, and when she bumped into the mold, she would naturally explode, "You also know that this has nothing to do with the king, if it weren't for you, a vixen, to instigate you, your majesty How can you be obsessed with beauty and not think about state affairs?"

Qin Wang Nuonuo, "Mother, this matter has nothing to do with Mrs. Wan. My son knows his mistake, so please calm down."

"Hmph! What a deep affection. Mrs. Wan waits on the king, and she doesn't know how to advise her, but instead becomes more aggressive and does what she likes. It's unforgivable. Come here! Send Mrs. Wan back to Ning Palace and confine her for a month." Mrs. Zhuan Ignoring King Qin's plea, he directly ordered Mrs. Wan to be taken down.

After it was over, he looked at King Qin, "What's the matter? Your Majesty has an opinion on how to deal with the old woman?"

King Qin's heart tightened when she watched him, and he shook his head again and again, "The mother handled it right, but it's the son's fault."

Empress Dowager Zhuan finally calmed down, "I shouldn't be a harem woman to care about these things, but look at you, how do you look like? How can you reassure your mother when you act so willfully? How can you explain to the courtiers? It can block the mouths of all the people in the world. I'm afraid that when the old woman goes to the underworld, she will meet the former king and have no face."

The king of Qin felt ashamed and dared not say a word, he could only admit his mistake and make amends, and supported Empress Dowager Zhuan to sit on the throne.

"Does Your Majesty know what to do?"

King Qin nodded, "Son, let someone ask Cheng Hui to come in."

When Cheng Hui came in, he saw the mess of cups and plates, and he knew it already. "I have seen the Queen Mother, Your Majesty."

After saluting, King Qin cleared his throat and began to ask, "What outstanding talent does Yingyang Academy have this time?"

Cheng Hui had been prepared for a long time, took out a roll of sheepskin from his wide sleeve, and bowed to present it, "All the talented people and ministers that I feel this time have been recorded here, please have a look, Your Majesty."

After the attendant presented it, the King of Qin glanced at it generously and asked someone to hand it over to Queen Mother Zhuan. He was naturally not interested in these things.Because the Queen Mother was in front of her, she only pretended to look at her a few times.

This is the ancestral rule, every time the Yingyang Academy discusses studies, they must send envoys to select talents for my use.He also dared not disobey.

Empress Dowager Zhuan had finished reading, and sighed: "Yingyang Academy is worthy of being the number one university in the world, full of talents. It's a pity that there are so many talents, but very few are willing to come to Western Qin."

Everyone admires Qiang, they are just a small country on the border, but it is human nature for anyone with ability to disdain to come.But if the monarch is responsible, knows people well, and is kind and courteous, these people may not come, it's just...

She looked at the disappointing King Qin, sighed and shook her head.

"Don't worry too much about the queen mother. Under the strong lobbying of the minister, the few people selected by the minister are also very interested in Qin, and they seem to intend to enter Qin. At that time, as long as the king is courteous and corporal, they may be able to retain talents. .” Cheng Hui said.

"Yes! That's right, Mr. Cheng has done a lot. Your Majesty should reward him well."

The King of Qin glanced at Queen Mother Zhuan, shrunk his neck, and said with a smile: "Yes, yes, it is indeed worthy of reward, it is worthy of reward!"

"Then tell me what you saw and heard during this trip." The Empress Dowager Zhuan couldn't be too harsh with him, so he could only change the subject and ask Cheng Hui.

King Qin also became interested, and leaned forward to listen to what Cheng Hui had to say.

Cheng Hui had already figured out how to reply, telling what he had seen and heard vividly and interestingly.

"Haha, is there really such a person? This Wei Su can actually win a hundred with one? Everyone knows the rules of the Yingyang Academy, but they have never heard of a person who entered the Academy to be a teacher on his own. This Wei Su Who is Su? How come I have never heard of it?" Qin Wang was very interested and couldn't help asking.

Cheng Hui shook his head, "As soon as I arrived in Yingyang, I inquired about all the news, but I didn't find any definite information. I just heard that Wei Su is from the countryside of Baishui County."

"How can people in the countryside have such abilities?" King Qin didn't seem to believe it.

"It's not unheard of for people to enter the palace by picking a hundred." Empress Dowager Zhuan said: "In the previous dynasty, Zhang Chu was also a commoner. He was the first to break the rules of the Yingyang Academy and was able to enter the palace. Later, he became a general and became a prime minister. A generation of good ministers."

The story of the virtuous minister Zhang Chu was widely spread, and almost everyone knew about it. King Qin also remembered it at this time, and couldn't help frowning: "How can this Wei Su be compared with this virtuous minister?"

Empress Dowager Zhuan said in a deep voice: "It may not be impossible, who would have thought that commoner Zhang Chu could achieve such an achievement?"

"This……"

"Is it true that this Wei Su can't get in touch with him?" The Empress Dowager Zhuan was thirsty for talents, and she was still a little regretful after hearing what Cheng Hui said that Wei Su refused to see outsiders.But after thinking about it, he refused even the envoys of the Lou Kingdom, so he felt calm. There was no way for a big country like the Lou Kingdom to ask for a visit, so they had nothing to say about the small country of Western Qin.

Cheng Hui nodded, "When I left Yingyang, I went to meet Wang Zizhan."

"Wang Zizhan?" Only then did they think of Qin Zhan who had been sent far away.

"Exactly, Wang Zizhan is in the academy, so he has a better chance of getting in touch with Wei Su. The minister has told Wang Zizhan that it is best for him to get in touch with this person, and at least ask for information and send it back. If he can find out about this If we choose what people like, we may not have the opportunity to let people come to our country of Qin." Cheng Hui told the whole story.

Empress Dowager Zhuan nodded, "You have done a good job, but you must seize every opportunity. The Qin State needs talents so much."

Cheng Hui said modestly: "Thank the Queen Mother for the compliment, it's just a subject's duty. It's just..." Cheng Hui hesitated whether he should say it now.

"Just what?" King Qin asked.

Cheng Hui made up his mind and said, "It's about Wang Zizhan, I don't know if I should talk about it or not."

Qin Wang is no longer interested, what can Wang Zizhan do, there is really no need to waste time, if you have this time, it is better to appease Mrs Wan who was just frightened.

Just as she was about to speak, Madam Zhuan had already spoken, "Go ahead."

King Qin had no choice but to sit back on his own temper.

"Wang Zizhan has a heart of benevolence and filial piety, and specially asked his ministers to give it to the Queen Mother. Your Majesty sent a letter and presented a small gadget."

"Hmph!" King Qin was impatient, obviously he didn't want to see anything at all.

Empress Dowager Zhuan nodded, "Well, then present it."

Cheng Hui hurriedly presented the things, "Prince Zhan has a pure heart and filial piety. This is a waist pad specially prepared by him knowing that the Queen Mother and Your Majesty suffer from back pain. Putting it on the back of the waist can relieve it."

King Qin was not interested, but Empress Dowager Zhuan was interested. She took it and tried it, and it really felt much more comfortable.

She didn't have the slightest impression of Qin Zhan as a child. She didn't expect him to have such filial piety. "This child has a heart."

Cheng Hui told Qin Zhan's behavior again, which made people feel even more pitiful.

The Empress Dowager Zhuan remembered that she had heard about the letter from Prince Zhan, but she had never paid attention to it. She never thought that the prince they had never paid attention to was silently caring for them. Empress Dowager Zhuan felt a gleam of warmth in her heart.

Glancing at King Qin, who was fidgeting next to him, and the flesh falling from his body, why didn't he know what he was thinking?Mrs. Wan's son, Prince Zhuo, is poor and extravagant, and he has no respect for his elders.It was regarded as a treasure, and it was not because of Mrs. Wan, a foxy girl, who bewitched people's hearts.

But with her here, she won't let Mrs. Wan succeed in any schemes and schemes played by this vixen.