Yang Shufei said: "I heard that the bachelor of arts has six daughters who are like flowers and jade, could it be that he wants to allow his daughter over?" Although Cheng Yue will marry a Mongolian princess, he may not be favored by Cheng Yue in the future, where will Mongolian women wait for men? The six concubines are not too high-born, if the bachelor of arts gives their daughter to Cheng Yue, even if they are not the main wife, they must be the most happy, where is the status of the Cheng family low? That's the trick. ”

Mrs. Zhu said: "If a bachelor of arts opposes the marriage of a daughter in the court, how can he send his daughter over?" Bachelor of Arts has always been upright, and it probably won't be like that. ”

Yang Shufei smiled and said: "The slave also knows, but he thinks that the bachelor of arts is too old-fashioned, so make fun of him." ”

Chen Caidao: "If the saint seals the high position of Cheng Yue's Taifu, will Cheng Yue be willing to hand over the military power?" ”

Quan Jiu shook his head and said, "It's impossible." Besides, there has never been a rule that Taifu cannot lead the army. Besides, even if he was willing to hand over military power, with the group of arrogant soldiers under his command, who could subdue them? When a Li Da was a man, he frightened the Forbidden Palace. If there is no suppression by Cheng Yue, what will happen, where can anyone predict it? Besides, without Cheng Yue leading the troops, the Mongols would go south again at any time, and at that time they could only be captured. ”

Mrs. Zhu sighed: "Now the national fortune of the Great Song Dynasty and the dignity of the official family are tied to Cheng Yue, and we can only resign ourselves to fate." I heard that Cheng Yue is very simple, and the money in the palace is very huge, if he cuts the amount of money in the palace, he can not only get the appreciation of the people, buy people's hearts, but also save a lot of money to feed the army, why not? I don't know how to get in touch with Cheng Yue, lest he drive out our former emperor's concubines in a flash. ”

Several beauties were all a little panicked by her words.

Quan Jiu thought for a moment and said, "Sister, don't worry about it first. In Lin'an City, the person with whom Cheng Yue has the best relationship is a bachelor of arts. Seasonal fruits were sent from the palace, so I ordered someone to send some over, saying that we sent them together. If Cheng Yue really wants to reduce the offerings in the palace, I will keep you. ”

Chen Caidao: "I'm afraid it's a little late for Niangniang's move." The mansions of these astronomical scholars had broken through the threshold, and the street at the door had been blocked for days. It's just that the bachelors of literature are all gone, and he can't be the master when he talks about the governor to the outside world, but he is still surrounded every day. Even if a bachelor of arts can't be the lord of the capital, it's good to have a familiar face. The Metropolitan Governor will always use people in the future, who will he use? Don't look at today's court meeting, Prime Minister Liu, and Prime Minister Chen Cheng said a few words about Cheng Yue, but I heard that they all sent someone to send a gift list to the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion. Most of their subordinates also voted for posts. When Cheng Yue arrives, this court will be lively. ”

Quan Jiu stroked his forehead and said: "We are not officials, we are really not as clever as them." To make up for the loss, this fruit still has to be sent, plus a set of four treasures in the study, three pairs of silver bowls and chopsticks, three jade bi, twelve ends of brocade forging, to the three wives, three sons and six daughters of the bachelor of arts. Just send it over in the name of the four of us, and don't want him to thank you, okay? ”

The three of them nodded in goodness, and Quan Jiu immediately ordered to go down.

Wen Tianxiang finally lined up the countless officials and students who asked to see at the door and returned home, the three wives Ouyang, Huang, Yan and two sons Daosheng, Fosheng, and Huansheng, and the six daughters Dingniang, Liu Niang, Huanniang, Prison Niang, Feng Niang, and Shou Niang immediately greeted them. The Wen family was originally wealthy, and these rules were very strict.

Wen Tianxiang drank the tea and said, "How many posts are there today?" ”

The eldest son, Dao Sheng, said with a grin: "One hundred and fourteen." The old king of the porter was tired and shouted for money. ”

Wen Tianxiang smiled: "He's old, can he not be tired?" This month's salary is doubled, and the rest of the family is halved this month. I have to be busy for a few more days, and when Cheng Yue comes, I don't have to be so annoyed. ”

Ouyang said: "Most of the governors have entered Lin'an, do you want to send a few servants?" Otherwise, how can anyone use him? ”

Wen Tianxiang said: "He has a big idea, although this is a good thing, I have to wait for him to ask him." To be his servant is very hot, and in this Lin'an City, I don't know how many people have this idea. ”

The second daughter, Liu Niang, said: "There are so many soft bones." I heard that there are still some scholars who are tired of doing it and want to sell themselves into the house to find a career. These days, the people who go to Dadu to inquire about when to recruit people are more lively than our family, and the farthest ones are from Guangdong, and I don't know if Cheng Dadu can understand their bird language. ”

The third girl said: "What's so strange about this? Who soars into the sky and isn't like that? Our Governor Cheng is in power, and he is only twenty years old, and now he has stammered, and he has at least a few decades of wealth. Swallowing a belly of ink, who is it not the same to sell to? Maybe Governor Cheng is still a shortcut here. ”

Wen Tianxiang glared at him and reprimanded: "The Metropolitan Governor is very upright, and you are not allowed to talk nonsense." ”

The eldest daughter, Dingniang, hurriedly hid Huanniang behind her and said, "Father, the charcoal, soap, soap, perfume, steel knife, refined salt, hand paper, and Songhua eggs sold in the market are all inventions of the Dadu Governor, and I heard that the Dadu Governor has also improved the loom. How all this was done is in a set of books written by the Grand Dutro. But this set of books is very rare, and it is impossible to see a complete set on the market, and the most critical ones are only in the hands of people trusted by the Metropolitan Governor. Can my father find a way to get one from the Grand Duke? We all want to take a look. ”

Wen Tianxiang said: "Other books written by the Metropolitan Governor are already on sale on the market? What books are they? Take it and show me. ”

The youngest Shou Niang immediately ran to the backyard and came back with a few books from the rooms of several older brothers and sisters.

Wen Tianxiang took it and studied it carefully.

The book is all typeset left and right, but it does not use the simplified characters invented by Cheng Yue.

A book of "Mathematics", which is full of incomprehensible symbols, is simple and convenient, and it is simple and simple. Wen Tianxiang put it aside first and looked at it slowly.

A book of "Language", except for a few ancient poems and prose, is all vernacular, introducing the geography of mountains and rivers, animals and plants, why wine is intoxicating, why people are short-sighted, why dogs pee everywhere, and Wen Tianxiang is also fascinated by it.

A book of "Biology", which stipulates the definition and classification of plants and animals and their living habits, and has a large number of drawings of plants and animals, which are lifelike and dazzling. What is even more rare is that there is a lot of systematic knowledge of planting and breeding, which is unheard of but vivid and interesting.

There is also a book of "Geography", astronomy and geography, all-encompassing, and what is even more rare is that it tells in detail about the world outside the Central Plains, the five continents, the seven oceans, what is going on with the earth and the moon and the sun, etc. Wen Tianxiang's heart was beating while reading it, if this book hadn't been written by Cheng Yue, it would have been denounced as ridiculous and banned. But after reading it, people can't help but believe what Cheng Yue wrote, because it perfectly explains the world around people, its ins and outs, and its grass and trees.

The second book is "Medicine", which gives a detailed introduction to the structure of the human body, the uses and characteristics of various organs, the origin and treatment of various diseases, and the importance of maintaining hygiene. It also opposes early marriage, so as not to cause dystocia and affect development. Advocate daily brushing of teeth and frequent bathing, among other things. The descriptions of bacteria and viruses particularly intrigued Wen Tianxiang, who had no idea that there was a world that could not be seen by the human eye.

The last book is "World History", which is written about foreign history, and those countries that are only recorded in ancient books with a scale and claw also have splendid civilizations, strong national strength, and incredible stories. Wen Tianxiang was fascinated, he never thought that the outside world would be so wonderful and so different.

Wen Tianxiang was reading books there, but he was suffering from these people. The three ladies and children did not dare to sit down without Wen Tianxiang's approval, so they could only stand well and accompany them. Standing until he was about to hold the lamp, everyone was so hungry that their stomachs were growling, and their legs were trembling, and Wen Tianxiang reacted because he couldn't read the book clearly.

Wen Tianxiang hurriedly pointed at Ouyang and said, "Huh? Why do you keep standing? Hurry up and put the lamp down, put the meal, and you all sit down. ”

Ouyang finally waited for this, sat down, rubbed his sore legs, and beckoned everyone else to sit down as well.

Wen Tianxiang still couldn't put it down, and asked, "When did this set of books start selling?" Is there anyone to care? ”

Ding Niang replied: "This set of books is only available for sale today at the door of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion. It is said that if you want to enter the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion to serve, you must read it through, and when the Metropolitan Governor arrives, you must choose a time to take the big exam, and those who are qualified will enter the government to serve, and they will be more likely to be awarded in the future. When the news spread, the entire Lin'an was in a sensation, no matter whether you want to go to the Dadu Governor's Mansion or not, you have to buy a set and go back to see what is going on. And the book is also divided into two versions, simplified and traditional, but it doesn't say what font is used for the exam, so many people buy two versions and go back to practice. We heard about it at home, and quickly sent our family to buy a set, but as soon as we heard that it was Wenfu, the people from the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion gave our family a set, only in traditional Chinese, so my daughter guessed that the exam must be in simplified Chinese. The content of the book is too shocking, and Lin'an Mansion originally wanted to take care of it, but as soon as he heard that it was sold by the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, he didn't dare to ask. I heard that all 10,000 sets had been sold, and many people bought several sets and sent them to relatives everywhere to study for the Metropolitan Governor's Office exam. There are also legends that the imperial examination in the future will also add these contents, and the outside is now calling the examination of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion a small imperial examination, and for a time Luoyang paper is expensive, and the booksellers are also buying and wanting to sell it to other places, I am afraid that it has risen several times. ”