Ming dynasty grand dude

"Yes! Yes! Father, can you invite him to study with me?!" Zhengde asked his father with bright eyes.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and walked forward with his hands behind his back.But seeing him walking for a while, he suddenly stopped and frowned, bowing his head and muttering.

"Don't hide your teeth and claws like a foolish tiger, so that you can summon the wind and thunder to rise up the crouching dragon! Maogong gave his grandson this nickname, but it has a bit of flavor!"

These two sentences come from "Sending Hong and Quan" written by Wang Ling and Wang Zhongmei, a poet in the Northern Song Dynasty.The full poem is:

The sword qi is cold and leaning against the evening sky, the man's sun and moon are full of heart.

Don't hide your teeth and claws like a foolish tiger, so that you can summon the wind and thunder to rise up the crouching dragon.

It is said in the old days that princes and marquises have no family, but in ancient times they tasted riches and nobles and farm servants.

The avenue must be regarded as an adventure, and don't step on the dirty traces of the world.

At that time, Wang Zhongmei was highly respected by Wang Anshi, and even wrote many times to recommend Wang Ling to her uncle Wu Fan, hoping that Wu Fan would marry her daughter to Wang Ling.

"Perhaps, this is also a manifestation of Mao Gong's determination..."

Emperor Hongzhi looked at the moonlight and couldn't help but sighed leisurely.

In history, this Wang Zhongmei had the ambition of governing the country and the people, but felt that the officialdom was full of filth and refused to give up, and even gave up the imperial examination.

After all, he has never really entered an official career until he was old.

Although Zhang Mao is the Duke of the state, he obviously can't easily leave the capital to fight for the country now.

Thinking about the ancestors of the old Zhang family, Zhang Yu is the number one hero in Jingnan.Ai Rong's first posthumous posthumous title was Zhongxian, and later posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous title Zhongwu.

"Yi Zhou Shu · Posthumous Posthumous Fa Jie" says: "Loyalty is called loyalty when you are in danger."It is difficult to avoid danger; to control disaster and chaos is called martial arts.

Don't underestimate this posthumous title, you can't get this posthumous title unless you are a fierce person or someone who has achieved great merit!

For example: Wang Yan of Shache, who was not only loyal to the Han Dynasty, but also asked his son to "serve the Han family in this world, and should not be ungrateful", and Zhuge Wuhou, who supported the Shu Kingdom at the end of the Han Dynasty.

In the Tang Dynasty, Yuchi Jingde, a great hero, rescued him three times.

The Tang Dynasty was supported during the Anshi Rebellion. History books call him Guo Ziyi who "rebuilt the royal family and honored the next generation" and "has been a safe person in the world for 20 years".

Even Yue Wumu, a famous anti-gold general in the Southern Song Dynasty, and Chang Yuchun, a famous founding general in the Ming Dynasty, were all awarded the posthumous title "Zhongwu".

Which one of these people is not famous, which one is not a great achievement, a great meritorious service?

Later, Zhang Mao's father made great contributions to Jingnan, and later "captured the false king three times, and the power of the southwest".

Although he died in Tumubao, he still got the posthumous title of "Zhonglie".

And Zhang Mao is obviously unlikely to be like his ancestors, raising his sword to fight for the country and the frontier.

As a hero who has been hunting in Xiyuan with Emperor Xianzong since childhood, isn't it his pity that he can ride and shoot in a row? !

"Father, can you let Zhang Lun come and study with me?!"

Zhengde was obviously very unwilling to give up on this, and asked while dragging Emperor Hongzhi's hand.

Emperor Hongzhi's state of mind was interrupted all of a sudden, he shook his head and smiled wryly: "Don't worry, let's discuss it again..."

Zhang Lun didn't know that he was being talked about by Hongzhi and his son, and he was serving a meal for his elder father who came home from the late court.

"Father, try this meat! My grandson stewed it for an hour, and it added good ginseng, red dates, wolfberry..."

Although Zhang Lun had a little taste of family affection in his previous life, he was often alone after all.

In this life, a big father who dotes on him suddenly appears, which makes Zhang Lun feel that God finally treats him well!

So he likes to find some delicious food for the elderly when he is free, although it is said that in history, Lao Zhang died only in the [-]th year of Zhengde.

But Zhang Lun felt that he could make Lao Zhang live longer through nourishment.

"Grandson is sensible now..." Zhang Mao sipped the mutton soup, but his heart was filled with emotion.

When he entered the door, Lao Zhou followed him, and said with a bitter face that the little father-in-law spent several thousand taels of silver during this time.

It doesn't matter to Zhang Mao, if you spend it, you will spend it!As long as the grandson is happy, as for other rooms, will there be any opinions...

I don't care if he has an opinion!My old Zhang is not dead yet, even if there is a mishap, this property is for my grandson!

Whoever dares to say anything wrong, my old Zhang dog legs were interrupted by him and thrown out of the house.

During the dinner, Zhang Lun served the vegetables and served soup attentively, and also told some jokes, which made Lao Zhang laugh out loud.

After serving Lao Zhang, he ordered the kitchen to prepare Lao Zhang's breakfast for tomorrow, and then Zhang Lun yawned and went to the bedroom to sleep.

In the next few days, Zhang Lun maintained a fixed life pattern.

In the morning, I respectfully sent my eldest father Zhang Mao to the early court, and then took a few old soldiers out of the city to Zhuangzi.

Carrying Tang Bohu and the others, they cleaned up first, and then Tang Bohu dictated and transcribed the "Youdu Night Dream: The Complete Biography of the White Snake Lady" by himself.

After the work is over, Tang Bohu has to be squeezed to draw illustrations for him.

Who made this kid's fine-brush paintings of ladies so famous? !If this strong man doesn't catch him, isn't he a fool? !

In just three to five days, the "Youdu Night Dream: Biography of White Snake" with more than one hundred thousand words has been completed.

Taking the manuscript and his soldiers, Zhang Lun went straight to the city.

The publishing industry in the Ming Dynasty was still very good, although it had not yet reached its peak during the Wanli period.

But at this time, it can be regarded as a fairly high level of development.

It’s just that at this time the storybooks were not so popular, and most of the publications were just printing some contemporary texts, songbooks from the Song and Yuan dynasties and so on.

Zhang Lun decided to sell articles, so he naturally wanted to find the biggest one!

To be able to make the biggest one, it must have an official background.This Baowentang is currently the largest publisher.

The insiders are the inspectors of ceremonies, and they basically handle the printing of scriptures and classics in the palace and the government on weekdays.

When there is no official request, they will print some scripts and sell them for money.

What "Wrong Cutting Cui Ning", "Crushing Jade Guanyin", "Zhuo Wenjun" and "Three Appearances"...etc.

A few old soldiers led the way, and Zhang Lun took Steward Zhou to the gate of Baowentang in a short while.

No.16 Zhang Ruyu Young Lang, Runbi Baowentang

Baowentang can even be said to be the largest publishing organization in the entire Ming Dynasty for many years in the Ming Dynasty.

This is not only selling books, but also renting books.

After all, not everyone has the money to buy books directly, but renting books is relatively cheap.

Especially for many scholars who are keen to gain fame, renting books is obviously more cost-effective.

But here are more "The Story of the West Chamber", "Li Chun Tang", "The Story of Broken Kiln"... such songs and essays.

The reason is very simple, those "demented literary women" are indispensable in any era.

In this Baowentang Bookstore, the most people are those who are wearing silk clothes and flipping through books while wiping the corners of their eyes with handkerchiefs.

While taking out the incense purse embroidered with mandarin ducks and butterflies, she asked the maid to quickly pay the bill to buy all kinds of officials, merchants and ladies who were originally from the story.

After Zhang Lun stepped into the bookstore, his voice became even quieter.

At first, the maids stared blankly at Zhang Lun, and then some of them woke up and secretly pulled the clothes of their young ladies and called out in a low voice.

Those scholars who were reading Shiwen also moved their eyes away from Shiwen to focus on Zhang Lun.

If a person is born good-looking, it is indeed very attractive.

At this time, Zhang Lun is as dazzling as jade, and a pair of red phoenix and peach blossoms are in high spirits.Just like his self-proclaimed pseudonym, he is like Mr. Wushuangyu on Moshang.

To use an inappropriate analogy, the current situation is like Wang Zuxian and Brigitte Lin who were at their peak beauty suddenly walked into a bookstore.

Even if they are not famous, they will instantly attract countless eyes.

Being stared at by a bunch of ladies and maids, Zhang Lun was a little embarrassed even though he had a thick skin.

"What's the matter with the young master? Could it be that he wants to buy some Shiwen?!"

Fortunately, at this time, the shopkeeper of Baowentang came to make a rescue. The shopkeeper's ability to secure this position naturally has a foundation in the palace.

Xiao Jing who is now accompanying Emperor Hongzhi is his uncle.

There is an emperor who is capable of serving the Six Dynasties in history, four times holding the pen, four times holding the palm seal for as long as 50 years.

Even at the age of 85, he was still recruited by the then emperor Nobushige to ask questions in the palace. After retiring at [-], in addition to his salary, he was given an extra ton of Lumi every month.

Ten tolerance servants are sent every year, and every year and festivals, they will reward the uncle with seasonal melons and fruits.

The shopkeeper is naturally sober when dealing with people.

As soon as Zhang Lun entered the door, he could already see that this young man was different from others. The old soldiers behind him could see that he had come from the battlefield.

And Zhang Lun himself was dressed in a white patterned brocade robe, with a Wenyu Ruyi boy's pendant tied around his waist.

Xiao Shen, who was chubby in a Confucian shirt, walked over with a smile, and couldn't help secretly praising him in his heart: This young man is so handsome!

"I'm not here to buy Shiwen, I'm here to sell it."

Zhang Lun smiled slightly, and cupped his hands at the shopkeeper.This made Xiao Shen startled for a moment, but then he smiled and respectfully invited Zhang Lun into the inner room to discuss.

People rely on clothes and horses rely on saddles, Zhang Lun's attire, no matter how bad his literature is, Xiao Shen will invite him to the inner hall.

The reason is very simple, those who can wear this outfit in the capital are either rich or expensive!It's always right to be respectful.

"I don't know what kind of literature the young master plans to sell?!"

Xiao Shen asked Zhang Lun with a smile after letting people serve tea and dismissed him.

Zhang Lun, on the other hand, smiled, and took out the manuscript from his arms: "My humble work, please give me some pointers from the shopkeeper."

"Youdu Night Dream: The Complete Biography of the White Snake Lady"!

Xiao Shen, who got the manuscript, saw the words "Yu Gongzi" below, but it was nothing.

However, Xiao Shen became a little restless in the "Suzhou Tang Yin Jinglu" under Mr. Yu.

Dare to love this little prince, he is the young prince of the British public who accepted Tang Jieyuan from Nanzhili as his apprentice!

The shadow of the famous tree, if Zhang Lun hadn't made such a fuss, perhaps this Xiao Shen would have been perfunctory.

But Zhang Lun's recent acceptance of Tang Bohu as his apprentice is really too much trouble to know.

Respectfully taking the manuscript, Xiao Shen "scrubbed..." and began to flip through it.

The more I look at this, the more frightened I am!

Even though Xiao Shen had no discernment in the past, he still knows which books are popular in Baowentang, which has been running for so long.

At the moment, some people also write some scripts, but not many.

Most of them are down-and-out scholars, wealthy ladies, private meetings in the garden, and snobbish parents beat up mandarin ducks.

Anyway, it is the way of this kind of West Chamber, but there are really demented literary women who buy it and look at her tears, wishing to replace it with her own body.

"What about the back?!" It's a pity that this "Youdu Night Dream: The Complete Biography of the White Snake Lady" only writes that Bai Suzhen was imprisoned in Leifeng Pagoda, and Xu Xian begged for merit for his wife and went to Jinshan Temple.

Xiao Shen's heart twitched, but the most important thing was: Zhang Lun still had a tail.

The Leifeng Pagoda fell, and the West Lake dried up.The day when Shilin champion returns to his hometown is the time when husband and wife reunite.

"Shopkeeper, let's talk about how much this book should sell for first!"

Zhang Lun smiled reservedly, Xiao Shen came back to his senses.

This little father-in-law is here to sell the album, so naturally it is impossible to show him all at once.

Xiao Shen's face was cloudy and uncertain, it seemed that he had made up his mind for a while, and he gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "300 taels, how about it?!"

Zhang Lun smiled, to be honest, Xiao Shen's price is really not low.

Ordinary librettos can't be sold at this price at all, even the Shiwen commented by some famous writers are at most tens or 100 taels of embellishment.

That's already amazing.

For a newcomer like Zhang Lun, if it wasn't for his name and the fact that the content of this book is extremely eye-catching, he would definitely not be able to sell for this price.

Of course, there is also a sense of giving the British government some face.If an ordinary scholar came, it is estimated that Xiao Shen would ask for two or thirty taels at most.

"If the price is low, I don't want to. If the price is high, you must be taking risks..."

Zhang Lun looked at the chubby shopkeeper with a smile, and said softly: "Why don't I charge two cents for every book sold?!"

Xiao Shen couldn't help being taken aback when he heard the words, this method is very fresh!