The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Wang Yue felt that the Cheng family mansion was a bit expensive for twenty thousand taels of silver.

Yan Chengjin is not as honest as he usually seems. If he falls into his trap and is sold, he will have to help him count the money.

Wang Yue secretly reminded himself that he must not fall into his trap.

On this day, Wang Yue came to Yan Mansion again.

The Yan family was sharpening their knives when the servants grabbed the ram that had been running for seven days and pulled it out of the sheepfold.

Wang Yue's eyes lit up: "Are you going to slaughter a sheep?"

Yan Chengjin nodded and said: "The Cheng family's mansion was sold at a low price, and I gained a small amount of money. Everyone has contributed, so naturally they should be rewarded."

Wang Yue said: "I have been in the frontier for many years and have eaten a lot of Tatar cattle and sheep. I know the cooking method of this sheep. It is delicious only when it is roasted. It is the most nutritious... Yes, yes, that's the position, but you must not do it. It’s a waste, go away and let me come.”

Feeling that it was a waste of natural resources, Wang Yue took charge personally.

First, the mutton is cleaned, coated with spices, and grilled in the new courtyard. The meat is fragrant.

"My nephew's mutton is delicious!" Wang Yue's mouth was shiny.

Yan Chengjin gnawed on a whole leg of lamb: "Of course, the student's goat is a running goat."

Wang Yueshen nodded in agreement, remembered the business, rubbed his hands and said, "I'm here today to ask my nephew for the insights he gained from his dream. My nephew must keep his word."

He was wary and must not fall for Yan Chengjin's advice and ask for things at any cost.

Yan Chengjin had already prepared it. Speaking of which, it was really difficult for him. In order to tailor a masterpiece for Wang Yue to make the prosperous age of Hongzhi more brilliant and colorful and surpass the Renaissance that was emerging in the West, he thought for a long time and finally came up with the idea. wrote a work.

"Of course I keep my word. The student has already thought about this." As he said that, he took out a stack of thick manuscripts from his arms.

Wang Yue was surprised: "What is this?"

Yan Chengjin said: "Mr. Wang may not know that my father's fame in the capital and Master Cheng's fame were all due to some manuscripts that were inspired by the student's dreams. This is the student's latest manuscript of thoughts. It has not been shown to my father, nor has it ever been published. I didn’t give it to Lord Cheng, but I kept it specially for Lord Wang.”

Wang Yue's eyes lit up, and he suddenly felt that the manuscript in his hand was much heavier.

On the cover page of the manuscript, there are a few big words written, "War and Peace", must be the title of the book, right?

Yan Chengjin said: "Your Majesty Wang has experienced three dynasties, personally experienced the turmoil of the previous dynasty, experienced the cruelty of the battlefield, and now has experienced the peace of the prosperous era of Hongzhi. He must have gained a lot of insights. With your insights and writing skills, it should be Not difficult.”

This "War and Peace" is of course also a low-end version of the Ming Dynasty version.

Wang Yue was extremely accomplished in literature and was a genius, but he was overshadowed by his military exploits. Therefore, the world only knew about his marching and fighting, but rarely knew about his talent in the literary world.

His writing power should not be inferior to that of Cheng Minzheng.

After thinking about it carefully, Yan Chengjin really couldn't think of a more suitable person than him.

Wang Yue was a little unbelievable: "My reputation has become irreversible. With just this stack of manuscripts, I can clear my reputation. You won't cheat me, right?"

Seeing that he didn't believe it, Yan Chengjin said a few more words: "Not only can he clear his reputation, but he can also become famous all over the capital. However, Mr. Wang's reputation is really bad. With all due respect, this stack of manuscripts alone cannot clear Mr. Wang's reputation." Your Majesty’s reputation, so Mr. Wang has to give up a pen name first like my father did.”

Wang Yue was confused: "But how do you know the pen name is me?"

Yan Chengjin knows that novices who have just entered this industry have doubts like this: "Do you know Mr. Qingshan?"

Wang Yue naturally knew that he had sent people to investigate the people who had become famous in the capital recently, but he could not find the person behind them yet.

Yan Cheng Jinhun said nonchalantly: "Qingshan Lord is Mr. Cheng Minzheng."

"Okay! It's this bitch, also known as the Capital Master!" Wang Yue slapped his thigh.

"The manuscript has been handed over to Mr. Wang. The student has not broken his promise. Whether it can be completed or not is Mr. Wang's own business." Who cares about after-sales service.

"However, the student reminds you that becoming famous is like marching to fight. You need to prepare your troops before going out. You must not be rash. Choosing a pen name is the first step. After this book is published, students will also be able to contribute. , 82%, students only need 20%, I wonder if Mr. Wang is willing?"

Wang Yue could not have guessed that Qingshan Lord was Cheng Minzheng, and he was still a little bit unconscious at this moment.

His reputation was ruined just a few days ago, and now he is also known as the Dongjingshi. Why is his reputation like cabbage...

But the fact is before our eyes, he has become famous again.

At this time, Wang Yue felt like he was a hundred steps behind others. He was not in the mood to talk about sharing, and wished he could write it down as soon as possible.

"I have never seen any treasures, so how can I care about a few taels of silver? If he is as famous as Cheng Minzheng in the capital, not only will I not take any money, but I will also thank my nephew!"

"Don't stand in my way, I'm leaving." Wang Yue hurriedly hugged the manuscript and left. The world called Wang Shichang a sycophant. He really couldn't imagine the day when he would be praised by the world, and he was impatient at this moment.

A few days passed, and Wang Yue didn't bother him again.

After staying in the house for more than ten days, the house manager was going back to the border of Ningxia.

Life on the border was difficult, so Yan Chengjin asked him to buy some fine rice and white flour. He also caught ten three-month-old running chickens and sent them back to Ningxia to replenish his cheap father's health.

Watching the housekeeper go away, the day of the palace examination is approaching. The questions for the palace examination are set by Emperor Hongzhi, and they are very arbitrary. There is very little information about the palace examination. I don’t know what questions Emperor Hongzhi will ask.

Back to the study, ready to find all the palace examinations in previous years to understand more thoroughly, Chunxiao brought in a plate of snacks.

Yan Chengjin remembered that he had never asked the kitchen to make it: "Is it made by the kitchen?"

"To answer the young master, it was sent by the Li Mansion." Chunxiao put it next to the desk and poured another cup of tea.

Li Dongyang is not sincere. He obviously dislikes him very much, but he always sends people to send snacks. I just sent him a muzzle once, and he remembered the kindness like this. He is really a conscientious person.

Only seven days have passed, and Wang Yue personally delivered the first book.

These people write books faster than each other. Yan Chengjin doesn’t know how they can do 10,000 a day in this era without keyboards and tentacle monsters.

The stack of books Wang Yue sent surprised him a lot: "I didn't expect Lord Wang to be so fast. He is really strong, stronger than my father and Mr. Cheng Minzheng!"

Wang Yue snorted: "Speed ​​is the essence of war! I have been in the frontier fortress, wearing armor weighing dozens of kilograms all year round, and I can still go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. How can those weak scholars compare?"

Indeed, Wang Yue looks a dozen years younger than his age.

Speaking of which, he did not die of illness or old age, but was scared to death by himself. If there is no accident, he is probably a ruthless man who lives longer than Wang Shu.

Yan Chengjin took a look at the low-profile version of "War and Peace" in the Ming Dynasty, which has a different flavor.

Wang Yue urged: "Hurry up and call the bookseller, I can't wait."

Yan Chengjin took a look at Wang Yue's hidden name.

Although he had reminded him before that the key to naming should be easy to spread and catchy.

But...isn't this too shameless?

Wang Yue's old face turned red: "This is my lifelong wish!"

Wang Bushui hurried to Yan's house. He didn't expect that the person who wanted to publish the book this time was actually his own family. He had heard of Wang Yue and looked down on him. Such a notorious person must not destroy the reputation of Lao Wang's bookstore.

"Master Yan, Wang Yue is a recognized sycophant. How can he turn over? If you publish his book, everyone will tear down my bookstore!"

"It's okay. I used a pen name. If I really want to destroy it, let Lord Wang compensate you."

Wang Bushui had a sad face and had to leave in a hurry with the manuscript.