I'm writing novels in Liaozhai

Doing so will somewhat attract some people who are greedy for cheap, but it hardly has much impact on Xing Shuzhai.

To put it simply, people who go to Xingshuzhai to buy books may not be able to read a single character, or even the whole family may not be able to read.

They bought the books written by Gu Ming only for peace of mind and safety.

There are also some people who are running for the face of the county magistrate, even if they spend a little more money, it doesn't matter.

In addition to books, the calligraphy and paintings consigned by other scholars are also showing good momentum.

In this way, more scholars are attracted to consign calligraphy and paintings, and they can also make some friends in the Poetry and Painting Club, why not do it?

Chapter 88 Caichen, grass grows on your head

"Xing, I got a few hundred taels of silver in my account today, do you want to invite everyone to have a drink to celebrate?"

As soon as the counting was finished, Dong Sheng started begging for drinks with a playful smile.

Gu Ming said generously: "Small, go to the tavern opposite and order some food and drinks. Let's have a good drink in the backyard."

"There are some scholars drinking tea in the backyard."

"Then invite them together, anyway, they are just a few regular customers

By the way, Mrs. Su, why don't you go and inform your husband-in-law to make it more lively. "

"Okay, I'll call him right away"

Su Ling responded, then turned and left immediately.

Soon after, the wine and food from the tavern were delivered to the courtyard one after another.

When Zeng Dehao and his wife arrived, a group of people sat around and chatted and drank, the atmosphere was lively.

"Come, come, let's respect Young Master Gu for a cup, wishing him an early success in the examination, and at the same time wishing the study a prosperous future."

Zeng Dehao picked up his glass and began to persuade him to drink.

After drinking for a round, He Yongliang also raised his glass and said sincerely: "Xing, I really have to thank you.

If it wasn't for you, I would still be telling stories in the teahouse, full and hungry every day."

"I'm still not the same. I've been dreaming and dying all day long. But now, I'm finally alive again."

Dong Sheng also began to toast.

Gu Ming did not refuse anyone who came, and offered a toast.

Isn't it just drinking?Who was ever afraid of?

When I got drunk, I raised my glass to urge him to drink: "Everyone, I also have to thank everyone here. Especially Xiaoqian, Le Ping, Dong Sheng, Master Zeng, and Mrs. Su.

When the study was first established, you all tried your best to help a lot, I would like to offer a toast to everyone! "

Cup after cup, I don't know how much I drank.

Nie Xiaoqian knew that Ai Lang was happy today, so she didn't try to dissuade her. At worst, she would be carried home later.

At the end of the drink, Zeng Dehao, He Yongliang and several other men were all drunk.

Although Gu Ming was not drunk, he deliberately pretended to be in a daze

"Hey, these stinky men can't restrain themselves with a glass of wine."

Su Ling couldn't help but sighed, and went out to call the bearers to come in and carry people.

Nie Xiaoqian had already made preparations, and ordered Yu'er to prepare an extra sedan chair, just in time to carry Gu Ming home.

When they arrived at the small courtyard, Yu'er glanced at the young lady and immediately understood.

After all, this girl has always been very alert.

Then he ordered the bearer: "Go back and report to the master, and say that the uncle is drunk, and the lady and I will stay and take care of him."

As soon as the bearers left, Nie Xiaoqian ordered Yu'er to make a bowl of hangover soup.

Gu Ming reclined on the bamboo chair, squinting and laughing.

"Hmph, are you pretending?"

Nie Xiaoqian discovered his little trick, and couldn't help but utter an annoyance.

Now, Gu Ming stopped pretending.

Slowly sat up straight and smiled: "It's not all fake, half drunk and half awake."

This is not entirely a lie, it is true that after drinking so much wine, he is a little bit drunk.

"Drinking too much alcohol will hurt your body, and you can drink as little as possible in the future."

"Ok!"

"By the way, is there a music score for the song "Wang Ningmei" on your calligraphy and painting?"

"There is no music score, but I can play it for you."

"Okay, come and listen to it."

With a thought, Gu Ming took out the jasper flute, pondered for a moment, and then began to play.

The tune he played was the most classic drama soundtrack in his previous life.

Blowing through the sound of the flute, it is even more low-key and gentle, revealing an unspeakable sadness and sorrow, which makes people cry.

When she first started playing, Nie Xiaoqian hummed a few lines along with the tune.

When he sang "One is the moon in the water, the other is the flower in the mirror", tears welled up in the corners of his eyes.

When Gu Ming finished playing, he couldn't help sighing: "It's such a sad song."

"Well, that's the tone of the book."

Gu Ming thought of Daiyu's burial of flowers for a moment, and couldn't help sighing.

Seeing that the atmosphere became a bit dignified, Gu Ming smiled again: "Okay, let's not talk about this, I have an idea about the Poetry and Painting Club"

"Oh? What do you think?" Nie Xiaoqian's eyes lit up.

"I think a membership system can be implemented. That is to say, let other people join the Poetry and Painting Club, but they need to pay a certain fee.

After becoming a member, you can enjoy some benefits, such as consumption discounts.

In addition, the Poetry and Painting Society regularly organizes some activities.

For example, poetry meeting, so that everyone has the opportunity to sit together and exchange their works.

Or go out together to collect folk songs, find inspiration and so on.

In this way, everyone will have more opportunities to meet and communicate, learn and improve each other, and gradually form a learning circle. "

After hearing these words, Nie Xiaoqian couldn't help being pleasantly surprised and said, "That's great, but I also have a suggestion."

"Huh? Tell me!"

"Actually, many daughters in the city also like poetry, calligraphy and painting, but most of them are too embarrassed to come to our poetry and painting club.

If we set aside a separate place for them to meet, I believe it will attract more people. "

"Makes sense!"

Gu Ming nodded thoughtfully.

Compared with some dynasties in Gu Ming's previous life, the folk customs in this world are much more civilized.

At least women don't have to bind their feet, and there is no such thing as saying that a woman's lack of talent is virtue.

Especially in the south of the Yangtze River, there are many well-known female talents, and there are many poems and lines written by them in the outside world.

But it is a pity that no matter how talented a woman is, she cannot participate in the imperial examination.

After all, this is an ancient tradition that has been followed for thousands of years, and no emperor dares to change it easily.

It was also based on this situation that Gu Mingdun had a bold idea

"Little Qian"

"Ok?"

"How about we set up a women's poetry and painting club, which also doubles as a private school for women?"

Nie Xiaoqian seemed a little surprised: "Private school for women?"

Speaking of which, private schools for women are nothing new. There is even a women's academy in Gusu Mansion, which is much larger in scale than private schools. It is said that there are hundreds of students all year round.

However, most private schools for girls are found in the state capital, and it is rare to hear about them in county towns.

"Yes! Although Guobei County doesn't look big, there are quite a few rich families. Besides, since your father is the county magistrate, you understand."

Gu Ming smiled meaningfully.

This is called taking advantage.

If you have the right not to use it, it will become invalid after the expiration date!

"But my father"

Gu Ming smiled: "I know Lord Nie is an upright person, but I don't need him to show up, I just borrowed a name.

Besides, you and Mrs. Su have both read a lot of books, and occasionally you can play a guest role as a female teacher, teaching poetry, piano and painting, female celebrities and so on."

These words moved Nie Xiaoqian's heart.

After thinking for a moment, he couldn't help saying: "This idea is okay, but the yard is probably a little smaller, and there are not so many places."

"Then find a way to rent another yard nearby. Anyway, there is no rush now. If I really want to start it, I have to wait until after I win the exam, so I will have more confidence."

"Gu Lang, are you really sure that you will be able to take the exam this autumn?"

"What? Don't believe me?"

"Why, it's not like you pushed back and forth before."

"Haha, this is called one moment and another moment. Don't worry, Xiaoqian, I dare not say for sure, but at least I have a [-]% certainty."

Although Gu Ming has 100% self-confidence, he is afraid of what happens in everything, so he still leaves some room for maneuver.

"That's good, then don't write books during this time, and read more books."

"It's okay, there will be no delay."

While chatting, Yu'er came over with a bowl of steaming soup.

"Grandpa, drink some ginger soup to sober up."

"Yu'er, how much vinegar did you put in? It makes your mouth water even before you drink it."

Yu'er smiled and said, "How can you hangover if you don't put vinegar?"

"All right!"

Gu Ming picked up the bowl and blew while drinking.

After chatting for a while, Nie Xiaoqian just went to wash and rest.

Gu Ming went back to the room, completed three daily routines as usual, and wrote the book lazily, lying on the bed and resting his eyes slightly.

I don't know how long it took, and finally fell into a deep sleep.

Early the next morning, Yu'er went to buy some eggs, seasonings and the like to make breakfast.

After breakfast, the three of them came to the study together.

A new day has begun.

The sales momentum of new books is still strong, and by the time of counting in the afternoon, almost 450 copies have been sold.

In addition, the booksellers in the three nearby counties bought a total of 400 books, and there are only more than [-] books left in the store.

Fortunately, Liu Dehua worked overtime and finally delivered the [-] copies printed in the afternoon of the next day.

But among the [-] volumes, there is still [-] volumes that shopkeeper Yu ordered.

Next, Gu Ming placed another order to print [-] additional copies of The Story of the West Chamber and One Thousand and One Nights, and [-] additional copies of the comic book.

After waiting for a few days, when the sales boom of the new book slowly subsided, Gu Ming finally called up the task interface and started to submit the task.

So far, including the booksellers' approval, San Yan Er Pai has sold more than 4000 copies. The mission rewards should be relatively generous, right?