Number of People

  Chapter 40 A character scroll is carefully conceived and properly prepared

   After breaking up with Zuo Liangyu, Feng Ziying went straight to a shop that sold paper products.

This Dongchang Mansion is worthy of being a famous place for merchants in Shandong. Any street or alley is full of shops. The Gupeng Street next to the Wanshou Temple is a bustling place. The shops in the capital are much inferior.

Feng Ziying chose one of the most elegant and dignified shops to go in. Seeing the guests coming, a clerk had already greeted them, but seeing that Feng Ziying was only a boy of twelve or thirteen years old, he was a little disappointed, but judging by Feng Ziying's attire For the sake of it, it is still respectful.

   "Xiao Lang, do you want something?" The man is a young man of eighteen or nineteen years old.

   "I'm going to make a few famous posts." Feng Ziying was not polite, "Let your shopkeeper come out, I have something to order."

   Seeing that Feng Ziying is young, but she is full of momentum, the staff did not dare to neglect, so they hurriedly greeted their shopkeeper.

  The shopkeeper is a middle-aged man with a beard in his forties. He is dressed in a purple-brown suit with a small belt around his waist. He looks energetic.

"Mr. Xiaolang, do you want to make famous posters? Do you want to take them home and make them, or do you want to ask our shop to make them for you?" The shopkeeper looked at Feng Ziying carefully, and greeted with a smile: "There are many kinds of paper products in this shop, and the quality is excellent. If you want to make it yourself, the little old man recommends Bailu rib paper, which is made of green sandalwood bark and is a famous product in Qianshan, Jiangxi,..."

"But there are better ones?" Feng Ziying is actually not good at this stuff, but if what Chen Jingxuan said is true, this Qiao Yingjia is very polite, but he is from the Metropolitan Procuratorate, so how is this first meeting? It takes a lot of work to make a good impression on the other party, and then allow yourself to meet him in person.

The shopkeeper was a little surprised. I dare not say that this white ribbed paper is the best paper product in Dongchang Mansion, but it is definitely the best one. Even ordinary gentry would not use it lightly. Paper, he also felt that the other party was young but had an extraordinary bearing, and he wanted to make a famous post, so he recommended it like this.

   "There are still, the five-color wax paper produced in Songjiang Mansion, but the cost is much more expensive." The shopkeeper pondered for a while.

   "Is there anything better?" Feng Ziying pointed out straightforwardly, "Take out the best from your shop, if not, I'll go next door..."

  Seeing Feng Ziying like this, the shopkeeper could only smile wryly and said, "Young gentleman, there is also the rouge ball, blue and white bird grid eye white recording paper, but if this kind of paper is only used as a name card, it is really..."

  The rouge ball blue-and-white bird grid eye-white recording paper is the treasure of the store. Ordinary people can't afford it at all. If it weren't for everyone's calligraphy, it would be impossible to use this thing. I didn't expect this young man to put on a show.

Hearing the other party read a series of blue and white bird grid eyes, Feng Ziying also reckoned that this should be the best paper product in this store, so she didn't talk nonsense, "I want to make a few famous posters, in your store or here Is there anyone around here who is good at this way, if so, please invite me for me..."

The shopkeeper looked Feng Ziying up and down, and seeing the other party's tone of voice, he was a little unsure. The paper for these famous posts was not much, even with the outer brocade paper sealed bag, it was only one or two taels of silver. People are naturally staggering, but to Bao Yunxuan, they are nothing.

This businessman who is waiting outside has a good eye. Seeing Feng Ziying's aura, he also has some other thoughts, and nodded with a smile: "If you can trust Mr. Xiaolang, there is a painting by Ruoshan Layman in the Longevity Temple." To be called everyone in our Dongchang Mansion, this famous poster is not boasting, if Bao Yunxuan is said to be second, no one in Dongchang Manor would dare to be number one,..."

Feng Ziying took a deep look at the other party, and he could naturally understand the thoughts of these businessmen, and nodded: "That's it, this is ten taels of silver, and there is no need to return it, so I will make five famous posters for me, and I will give it to you." Wait in this store for urgent needs, and let me see the standard of Baoyunxuan in Dongchang Mansion."

  Feng Ziying is really anxious.

  According to Chen Jingxuan, Li Sancai's important affairs are usually discussed at noon, that is, between Yinshi and noon, and the more important things are put at the end.

   At that time, he can mention it for himself, but how Li San will make a decision is beyond his control.

  Chen Jingxuan even felt that it was difficult to have a quicker result.

According to Li Sancai's habit, if it doesn't work out, it will be delayed for a day or two to see if there is any attitude from the Shandong Metropolitan Council, the Chief Political Commissioner and the Procuratorial Commissioner in Jinan. It is unlikely that he will come out so suddenly What action to come.

   This is also Feng Ziying's judgment, but he cannot tolerate this happening.

   The third department in Jinan will come up with a solution. It is estimated that it will be two or three days later to find out what happened in Linqing City, and then call for troops to mobilize.

  That's why he prepared to make a risky move.

  As Chen Jingxuan said, the key lies in the attitude of Qiao Yingjia, the patrol censor, and this person is precisely the wrong person with Li Sancai.

  This also means that if Li Sancai's attitude is not too positive, he may give up because of Qiao Yingjia's objection. It is the safest move to wait and see. This is also in line with the mentality of these officials.

  Feng Ziying had some ideas when she learned from Chen Jingxuan that Qiao Yingjia was a Jinshi in the 26th year of Yuanxi.

  Lin Ruhai was also a Jinshi in the 26th year of Yuanxi. This is what Jia Yucun said, and it should be true. So if you use this reason to lobby, it may not be hopeless.

  These censors are not innocent and unkind characters, especially those like Qiao Yingjia who have been in science for a decade or two, how can they be unreasonable, Feng Ziying is sure of this.

  Qiao Yingjia is very particular. It is difficult for ordinary people to meet him, even more difficult than meeting Li Sancai. He is a censor, so he pays attention to this point.

  With Feng Ziying's current status, it is very difficult to see the other party, so it is even more difficult to talk to each other. That's why he took pains to craft a famous post.

   It is said that Qiao Yingjia attaches great importance to first impressions. This is what Chen Jingxuan said. It seems that he has realized that Feng Ziying is not willing to give up. He is going to see Li Sancai and Qiao Yingjia. Although he is not very optimistic, he still gave him some tips.

Two taels of silver for a famous post, this is definitely a sky-high price, usually three cents a famous post, of course it is handwritten by myself, but in terms of materials, it is only one or two cents of silver, which is considered to be very top-notch material, of course, with famous handwriting It's time to negotiate.

  In fact, Feng Ziying's brush calligraphy skills are not shallow. In his previous life, he liked to practice calligraphy in his spare time, but not in this life.

  This hand is much smaller than in the previous life. Can you compare the hand of a twelve-year-old with the big hand of an adult? It is estimated that to pick up this calligraphy skill, it will take a while to get used to it.

The Ruoshan Layman mentioned by the shopkeeper must be the literati who have contacts with their shop. These days, the literati are not easy to mix with, especially the scholars who have failed the rural examination and are unwilling to go back to guard their homes. fend for themselves.

  The north is even better, and it is said that the atmosphere in the south of the Yangtze River is even worse.

  The layman Ruoshan came quite quickly, dressed in a Taoist robe, and heard that he was paid ten taels of silver, his originally calm expression suddenly turned into a beaming smile.

   But I have to admit that the calligraphy of this fake Taoist priest is really amazing. After asking Feng Ziying's request, he immediately swiped his brush, which turned out to be a typical thin gold style.

  Feng Ziying had also practiced calligraphy in his previous life. As far as he knew, the thin gold style didn't seem to be very popular after the Yuan Dynasty. He didn't expect to meet a master in Linqing City.

  Seeing that Feng Ziying was greatly shocked, the fake Taoist said rather reservedly: "Xiao Langjun, is it worth the ten taels of silver?"

  Feng Ziying nodded silently. The rouge ball, blue and white bird lattice eye white recording paper and the thin gold handwriting really looked particularly eye-catching.

This Ruoshan layman is probably not surprised by making such famous posts that are not written by himself. He wants to meet with superiors and pay respects to important people, but he can’t write a single stroke of his hand, and even some merchants can’t even write. How about a few? Then just ask someone.

  Give some touch-up fees to make a good impression, and it is worth the money.

Feng Ziying's handwriting is not unreasonable, but it is the first time for Qiao Yingjia to meet him, and he must leave a deep impression on others before he can meet himself, so this famous post must be done in a decent style, so he That's the only way to do it.

  As for exposing it in the future, that is a matter of the future. Naturally, there are other ways to make up for it, but this is the only way to do it now.

   After dismissing the layman Ruoshan, the shopkeeper was also extraordinarily gracious, obviously knowing that Feng Ziying was going to meet the Water Transport Censor.

Naturally, no one in Dongchang Mansion knows who the Water Transport Censor is. I'm afraid that idlers dare not even pass through the door. Even the masters of Dongchang Mansion's respect and knowledge, I'm afraid they won't be able to see them easily. This young man Jun is actually going to visit Jin Dynasty. Although there are many flowers, it is not ordinary.

  Seeing that the shopkeeper was serving tea and accompanying him at the same time, Feng Ziying was so clever, so she naturally understood the other party's thoughts.

These days, the situation of merchants and merchants is much better than that of the previous Ming Dynasty, but they are still at the end of the four peoples after all, and no matter what kind of business they are doing along the canal, if they can catch up with the people in the water transport yamen, it will be a big deal Even if you can't cling to things, if you can form a good relationship, it is also a good thing.

  This young man is no more than twelve or thirteen years old, but the word "late birth" is used on his name badge, which is naturally extraordinary. If he is really seen by the inspector, it will be really not easy.

   This kind of character is the most able to discern the wind and distinguish the color, and see the needles, so if there is such an opportunity, it is natural to serve him very well.

  In this store, there are people who specialize in cutting out the handwritten white record paper, sealing it, and then packing it into bags. In less than a stick of incense, a few beautifully crafted famous badges are presented with both hands.

  Feng Ziying was not polite either, she nodded slightly, then turned around and left. The shopkeeper also seemed hesitant to speak, which was quite funny.

  Finally, Feng Ziying still left a few words, and the shopkeeper happily sent Feng Ziying away.

  In this situation, Feng Ziying felt more and more that the world and morals are integrating with her own life.

  (end of this chapter)