Martial arts: Prince Xiaoyao, pick Zhou Zhiruo at the beginning

Liu Hao took a sip of tea, "Okay, go back and wash up, your face is darker than charcoal."

Glancing at each other, seeing the disheveled appearance of the other party, I knew that I was not much better.

The old dust under the bed has now fallen on them.

Both of them washed and dressed carefully when they came, but when they returned, they were in a terrible state of distress.

Watching the two leave as if fleeing for their lives, Liu Hao couldn't help laughing out loud.

After the two left, the door was knocked again, and Qiu Ju walked in.

Qiu Ju walked to Liu Hao's side, "Master, someone was robbed on the river just now."

Liu Hao smiled, "Ask the question knowingly, you've clearly seen it."

When crossing the catastrophe just now, Qiu Ju had actually rushed over. Although the distance was far away, even the gods on land could see it clearly.

Qiu Ju showed a slight smile, "That sister is very beautiful, especially with a good temperament."

Liu Hao hummed, "Emperor Wudi of the Tang Dynasty is in a high position, so naturally he is not far behind."

Then Liu Hao changed the topic, "But compared with my Xiaoju, it's still a bit worse."

Qiu Ju said in a low voice, "Then the master can be trained later."

Liu Hao smiled, and looked at Qiu Ju, "The recovery power of the land gods should be much stronger than that of the great masters."

Qiu Ju understood the meaning of Liu Hao's words, her face flushed, and she bit her lip, "It must be stronger."

The candles were extinguished, and the boat fell into peace again.

As Liu Hao said, the recovery ability of the land gods is much stronger than that of the great masters. At least Qiu Ju can still accompany everyone to Sioux City the next day.

If it were Chunlan, she might have to sleep all day.

Sioux City is a big city and also a famous city of scholars.

In the thousand-year history of the Tang Dynasty, many civil servants and high-level lawsuits came from Sucheng.

The style of writing in Suzhou City is very strong, and the fragrance of ink can be smelled everywhere.

If there is anything in Sioux City that can surpass Chang'an City, it is here.

There are many shops on both sides of the street, five of the ten families sell the four treasures of the study, and two of the remaining five sell books.

Huang Rong looked around, "How come some shops are full of people, but others are not. Looking at the decoration, it seems to be the same."

Chunlan said, "Look at the bottom right of the plaques on these storefronts, what are they written on?"

Huang Rong looked, and there was a year written under the plaques.

Chunlan explained, "These years represent the years when the store was founded."

Huang Rong saw a store with a good business, and she couldn't help showing surprise, "This store has been around for more than 100 years."

Chunlan said, "Look at the bad business."

Huang Rong looked at what Chunlan said, and after several comparisons, she found the root of the problem.

Those with good business are all old.

Chunlan said, ""These literati and scholars are particularly concerned about the history of the shop. The longer the history, the more people go there. The new business is naturally less."

Huang Rong was not impressed by this, "So that's the case, but just now there are two plaques with names on them, so what does that mean? I think the business with names is better."

Chunlan said, "These names are all officials of the Tang Dynasty, which means that there are relatives in this store who used to be officials in the court. Such stores with former officials are naturally more attractive, and everyone wants to be lucky."

Good luck, some people believe in this kind of thing?

Liu Hao said with a smile, "These scholars are poor and fastidious. They are bookish, they talk about literary skills, and they have to go to worship the Buddha and hug the Buddha's feet before the exam. They are messy and have everything."

"Actually, in the final analysis, I just want to be an official and make a profit."

Qiu Ju also said, "When the world is prosperous, it is all for profit; when the world is crowded, it is all for profit."

In a word, directly hit the core.

Compared with Xia Zhu's saying that he is a scholar who is useless when he was in Huangcheng, this sentence is even more hurtful, tearing off the last fig leaf for scholars.

How many people study for the sake of the world, for the Duke.

Most of the points (Nuoma's) are for themselves, or for fame or profit, or both.

Liu Hao said, "It's almost the same reason, but there are pros and cons to everything. While seeking fame for themselves, some scholars have indeed made contributions to the common people."

Suddenly, a slightly angry voice came from the side, "Absurd words, summer worms are beyond words."

The speaker is a literati, wearing a white robe that is often used by scholars all his life, wearing a scribe hat, and holding a folding fan in his hand. He is dressed as a standard literati.

This person originally just said a word and left in a hurry, as if there was something urgent.

Xia Zhu was about to refute, but Chunlan stopped her and motioned her not to say more.

Liu Hao smiled and said, "Writing is not the first, so it is difficult for literati to argue the winner. It is better to kill with one sword."

"If you meet a literati in the future, it will be more pleasant to talk less and do it directly."

Hearing these words, everyone couldn't help covering their mouths and laughing lightly. This is the fact, it's really more convenient to do it directly than to move their mouths.

The bigger the fist, the more truth there is.

Chapter 224 Tang Scholar Exited Sioux City

In addition to opening in the capitals of major countries, Guanxianju also has branches in some big cities.

There is Guanxianju in Sucheng.

But even Liu Hao, the real owner of Guanxianju, just learned about it today, because this matter belongs to Qiu Ju, and he is very thorough as a hands-off shopkeeper. He really only cares about spending money and not making money.

Guanxianju occupies the best piece of land in Sioux City, and it is also the tallest restaurant in Sioux City.

At this time, there was a long queue outside Guanxianju, and many people were waiting to enter.

But Guanxianju was already full, and the waiter in the shop maintained order.

"The queue is full of literati and bachelors."

"Don't know what happened."

Everyone was very curious. Those who lined up waiting to go in were counted as one, and they were all dressed as scholars.

Scholars lined up one by one, but they didn't make any noise, they were very orderly.

Liu Hao smiled, "They are reasonable and have a good face, we warriors don't need to worry about it, I'm afraid that there will be no vacancies in Guanxianju."

Qiu Ju said with a smile, "Master is here, why is there no place in Guanxianju?"

Everyone talked and laughed and walked straight to Guanxianju.

The scholars who were queuing up laughed when they saw that they did not line up.

"Don't they know what day it is?"

"Guanxianju only accepts literati today, and at least one must be a scholar to enter. It's hard to say this man, and these women can't enter at all."

"Just watch, they'll be kicked out soon."

　940 "These women are so beautiful that I have never seen them in my life."

"What is this? As long as we become famous, what kind of women don't have it."

"The book has its own golden house, and the book has its own Yan Ruyu. Only by studying hard is the right way."

Liu Hao and the others didn't care about the thoughts of these scholars. After arriving at the door of the store, Qiu Ju stepped forward and took out a sign and handed it to the second-hand store owner.

The waiter took the sign and ran in to find the shopkeeper, and soon the shopkeeper from Guanxianju ran out.

Seeing Liu Hao and others, he hurriedly saluted respectfully, "Liu Dexing met Master, miss."

Liu Hao had seen this person before. Like Liu San, the shopkeeper of Guanxianju in Shaoliang City, he had a good business talent. He was singled out and cultivated at the beginning.

Some things he taught himself.

Qiu Ju asked, "Is there any room left?"

Liu Dexing said hastily, "The fifth floor, the best place, has always been reserved for the master."

Liu Hao showed a little interest, "Oh? The best position, isn't it usually used by others?"

Liu Dexing shook his head vigorously, "It has never been opened to the public, this is a special position for the master and lady."

"Did you think of it yourself or was it ordered by others?" Liu Hao continued to ask.

Liu Dexing didn't think too much about it, and just said the truth, "The boy thought of it himself, and the best position must be reserved for the master. And we are not short of business in Guanxianju."

"That's right, let's lead the way." Liu Hao smiled, which greatly relieved Liu Dexing.

The scholars who were still laughing outside saw that Liu Hao and others had successfully entered the Guanxianju, all of them showed puzzled expressions.

"That was shopkeeper Liu just now."

"That's right, it's him. Shopkeeper Liu is very respectful to that man."

"What are the identities of these people, to be treated like this by Shopkeeper Liu?"

In their impression, shopkeeper Liu would not be so polite even to the magistrate of Sioux City, at most he would treat each other as equals.

Everyone knows that although Guanxianju didn't say it clearly, the forces behind it are definitely not small.

Some well-informed people even know that in the Guanxianju in Chang'an, the shopkeeper there is also surnamed Liu, and he has equal relations with the ministers of the court and China.

Not only those in Sucheng and Chang'an, but all the shopkeepers in Guanxianju are surnamed Liu, obviously from the same family.

It can be proved from all aspects that the family behind Guanxianju is very strong.

Therefore, Guanxianju never bows to others, and no one dares to violate the rules they set.

But there was an accident today, which shows that Liu Hao and his party have a higher status, and they may be the main family of Guanxianju.

The scholars all had their own guesses, and they all felt that it should be what they thought.

Liu Hao asked Liu Dexing, "What's going on today? There are so many scholars lining up outside."

Liu Dexing replied respectfully while leading the way, "Returning to the master, today is the viewing of literature and paintings."

Viewing literature and painting exhibition?

Liu Hao had never heard of it.

Liu Dexing quickly explained, "This is an idea that the kid came up with. Isn't Sucheng known as the city of scholars, and everyone in Sucheng is proud of reading."

"So the kid wanted to get a batch of calligraphy and paintings, and let these scholars come to see the literature and paintings on a regular basis. Over time, it became a literary society."

"It was held a few times, but few people came at the beginning. Afterwards, the fame became bigger, and more and more people came. The boy made a rule that one must have a reputation to enter."

"And the order of entry is based on the level of fame, and the length of time each person can watch is also based on the level of fame."

"Those with poor reputations can only queue up. Most of those who are outside the queue are scholars, and a few are juren."

While talking, they reached the third floor.

The entire third floor of Guanxianju is a place for viewing calligraphy and painting.

Calligraphy and paintings were hung one by one, forming a complete circle.

Ten people are watching.

Liu Dexing continued, "You can watch for five hours for the number one scholar, one hour less for the second place, one hour less for the top prize, one hour less for the Jinshi, and one hour less for the candidates. As for the scholar, they only have a quarter of an hour."

Huang Rong suddenly laughed, "Those scholars are so pitiful, they waited in line for half a day to come in and watch for a quarter of an hour."

Although Liu Dexing didn't know Huang Rong, but to be able to follow Liu Hao's side, his status was naturally extraordinary.

"Regarding this lady, there are too many scholars. At least half of the scholars in Sucheng are scholars. If they are allowed to read for a long time, they may not be able to finish reading it in a few days."

Liu Hao smiled, "Besides these rules, there are some other rules, right?"

Liu Dexing said, "Master is right, there are indeed some small rules. For example, if the number one scholar came to see it, he must leave a calligraphy treasure before leaving. The same is true for the No. [-] candidate, so that the calligraphy and painting inside will become more and more too much."

"Master Liu Chi came up with this idea, saying that this way it can live forever."

Liu Hao smiled, "I didn't expect to bring the theory of martial arts to this aspect, but it's not bad. Then is there any champion coming?"

Liu Dexing said, "Sometimes they will come, but not today."