The weak scholar in the end of ancient times

Chapter 69 Poaching

A bulletin board was made, and recruitment notices for carpenters and kiln workers were posted on it in an orderly manner.

In addition, there is a fire prevention warning picture. Considering that many people are illiterate, there is only a small amount of text on it, and most of it is pictures.

The painting is a bit exaggerated and the artistic level is not high, but the emotions are expressed strongly and people can understand the general meaning at a glance.

When He Da went out for a stroll, he told more citizens about the bulletin boards in Jingqing and Liangfang.

There was also another person left here at the bulletin board. This person didn't know many words in the neighborhood, but his memory was still good. Whenever an outsider came to ask, he would recite it.

The recruitment notice should be written simply. You will remember it more after repeating it several times, and you won’t have to think about it if you say it many times.

Young Master Zhao asked people to keep an eye on the movements in Jingxingfang. After all, he was the one who personally agreed to the bulletin board, and he had to know how it was used to ensure that there would be no other negative effects.

Ding Jingxingfang's subordinate is also a talented person. He copied it directly on paper, and restored on paper how it was posted on the bulletin board and what was on it.

Looking at his subordinates' reports, Young Master Zhao didn't care about the recruitment notice, but the fire prevention graphic and text were interesting.

Maybe other places can also post pictures like this.

Nowadays, epidemics are rampant and there is a strong demand for hot drinks and hot food. Fires and house fires are frequently occurring in various districts of the city.

It’s not that no one reminded them, but those people just didn’t listen, and some simply didn’t hear them.

If you can't hear it, go see it!
Young Master Zhao circled the picture with his finger and signaled to the scholar next to him: This is good, write it down.

At nightfall, Jingxingfang.

He Da came back from outside after completing a mission.

During the day, he took people out to promote the company. Interested people heard the news, came here to see the bulletin board, confirmed the information was true, and then they came one after another.

Zhou Shan is in charge of the interviews. If someone passes, he'll give them a trial period of a few days before deciding whether to keep them.

He Da returned home before the gate closed in the evening.

You also need to practice reading.

I racked my brains to memorize things just to learn a few more words.

They were reluctant to light candles, but that didn't stop the two brothers from talking.

He Da finished reciting an article haltingly, and even used his fingers to write words. If he forgot something, he would ask his younger brother to remind him verbally.

After finally finishing his nighttime homework, He Da was about to go to sleep.

He Xiaodi said: "I think our Jingxingfang is also very good. The head of the fang also lives here most of the time."

Knowing that his brother had been thinking about Qingyunfang before, He Xiaodi would give him some advice from time to time.

He Da perked up again: "Hey, I haven't thought about that place for a long time. Our Jingxingfang will definitely become famous in Xinzhou City in the future! Maybe I can work in the square during the day in the future."

The world is different now, and Xinzhou City is based on a neighborhood system. It is actually quite deserted outside. He has to go around the various neighborhoods to get news.

Places with many important people are strictly controlled and I dare not go there. The places I can go to have a mixed composition of people.

At first he felt a sense of novelty, but troubled times are troubled times. The common people don’t have so much new and exciting things to see, but instead they all have their own miseries. After seeing so much, he felt both relieved and uncomfortable.

Even a selfish person like him feels depressed.

Every time he comes back to Jingxingfang is when he feels most relaxed.

How should I put it? No matter what their background or circumstances, the people of Jingxingfang all have a different spirit. Even those who live in shacks have light in their eyes.

He Da said, "If our Jingxingfang becomes lively, I will be able to find out the news in our district."

He knew that Wen Gu was going to build a lot of houses here, and it would definitely become bustling in the future. His imagination was limited, so he could only imagine the most lively scenes he had seen in their county town.

It’s already delicious enough.

"Look at me, I have good taste. I knew at first sight that our ward leader was no ordinary person!"

The house they were allocated now is not big, but it is enough for them to live in, and the younger brothers can even work in the "yamen" in the neighborhood.

I am doing pretty well. Although I am still an errand boy, it depends on who I am running errands for!

The next day, He Da went out to promote the event with his friends as usual.

Then I learned about the rumors about honeycomb coal stoves and Wen Gu.

Compared with newspapers, the honeycomb coal stove made faster progress. Before the product came out, the news had already spread, and Wen Gu's name also spread.

These were all intentionally guided by the Zhao family.

He Da didn't know the inside story, so he immediately came back to ask Wen Gu when he heard the news.

Wen Gu told him the truth: "We have indeed made this thing, but we don't have the physical object yet, so we haven't publicized it."

After confirming the news was true and with the Zhao family's special promotion, and after a few words of advice from Wen Gu, He Da became more relaxed when strolling outside.

He had never seen the real thing, but that didn't stop him from bragging as if he had seen it: Brother He, you are well-informed!
Someone brought up the topic of coal stoves, and He Da started chatting:
"The head of our Jingxingfang is the young master of the Zhao family, and he is highly respected. The honeycomb coal stove that is going viral now was invented by our head, Wen!
"You know, for scholars, traveling to study is a life-long event. Our ward leader discovered the honeycomb coal stove while traveling to study..."

"That honeycomb coal doesn't just contain coal, it also contains other things. After burning it, it can be used to pave the road! It's especially non-slip in winter!
"There are different grades. Even though they all look like honeycombs, some are made with different processes, with precious ingredients added to them, resulting in less odor and faster burning. However, only the wealthy can afford them."

"We can just use the ordinary ones. We only need them to be burn-resistant. We don't care about anything else."

He Da was talking for a while outside, and the others were stunned.

These people, regardless of whether they can afford coal for their own use, it does not stop them from bragging.

He Dake knew the temperament of this kind of people too well. After they dispersed, this group of people would definitely go somewhere else and continue to brag about what he said to others, showing off as if they were using a coal stove at home.

The news spread quickly among the lower classes. Regardless of whether they could afford it or not, everyone had a general impression of honeycomb coal. Curious about the young master of the Zhao family, many people came to Jingxingfang specifically to take a look, and even more people learned about the recruitment information on the notice board.

Zhou Shan interviewed more folk craftsmen.

Qingyunfang.

The Taoist boy heard the rumors and asked about He Da's movements and told the master.

Taoist Qingyi was very unhappy.

The dog scholar actually became famous first!
Although the Zhao family was the main force behind this.

He knew that Wen Gu did not steal his credit, and he also knew that the Zhao family had other considerations and would definitely favor their relatives and be prejudiced against him as a Taoist priest.

But still very angry!
The dog scholar must be very proud now, right?
He was not in the mood to make the elixir and did not go to the alchemy room. Taoist Qingyi sat in the room with a gloomy face, thinking about something.

At this time, a low-key and restrained carriage arrived at Qingyunfang.

Perhaps the owner of the carriage thought he was low-key, but in fact, anyone who could afford a carriage these days must have a good family background.

The horse's head is tall and handsome, and its breathing is majestic. Even if it is not running, even if it is just taking slow steps, you can see how strong and powerful the horse's legs are.

If the horses from the Huwei Escort Agency stood next to them, they would look much thinner.

When the laborers working in Qingyunfang saw this, they hurried to inform the Taoist boy.

An important person came to Qingyunfang, and the head of the fang is not here. He must be here to see the immortal Qingyi.

Two Taoist boys were ready to welcome the guests, and Taoist Master Qingyi had given them special training.

The other two Taoist children informed the master of the news and waited by his side.

Upon hearing that an important person was coming to visit, Taoist Qingyi, who had been sulking, became alert. He quickly straightened his robes, adjusted his demeanor, and switched his eyes to the distant and indifferent look of a great master.

When Zhao Mu entered the house with his entourage and guards, he initially felt that the place was too shabby and doubted whether he had come for the right reason.

What powerful person lives in such a shabby place?

But when he saw Taoist Qingyi sitting at the top, his opinion changed.

The Taoist robe was very ordinary, but the overall temperament and subtle expression were similar to the information I had heard.

Zhao Mu was dressed like a scholar and behaved in an elegant and polite manner.

When the Taoist saw this man for the first time, he said: No, this scholar is not as good as a dog.

The visitor introduced himself.

Zhao Mu, a member of the Zhao family.

Taoist Qingyi responded calmly: "Oh, I wonder what brings you here?"

The followers around Zhao Mu glared at him, disgusted that the Taoist priest neither knew etiquette nor understood human language!

Zhao family!

It’s Zhao from the Zhao family of Xinzhou!
The follower was about to scold, but Zhao Mu raised his hand to stop him.

Zhao Mu, however, had a different opinion. He believed that the more capable someone was, the more confident and assertive they were. Taoist Qingyi's attitude at that moment only made him believe the information he had gathered.

When he heard today that Wen Gu was called to Zhao's house, he immediately brought people here.

Although he is from the side branch of the Zhao family, the Zhao family has few direct descendants. The head of the Zhao family also intends to promote family members, but unfortunately, none of them can satisfy the head of the family.

Today, Wen Gu's growing fame has allowed them to see another way.

They all found out that Wen Gu was valued because of the several prescriptions he offered. After all, wasn't it all because of this Taoist priest?
I can do it too!
If they can win over this Taoist priest and come up with a few prescriptions, they will also be valued!

Zhao Mu suppressed his dissatisfaction and looked at Taoist Qingyi. Since his identity could not sway the other party, he would just talk about interests directly!

Therefore, they started to criticize and belittle Qingyunfang based on its living conditions.

The Zhao family lived in Chaohuifang, a central area close to the power center of Xinzhou. It was much better than this remote place. Although it was called the inner city, it was actually close to the inner city wall and on the edge.

Furthermore, they have a higher status. Even if they are a branch, they are still the Zhao family of Xinzhou, and their background and financial resources are incomparable to ordinary people.

In addition, if the Taoist priest is willing to go, they will also give him a large blue brick courtyard for his living.

Taoist Qingyi was very satisfied. The conditions promised were indeed very good, and he even said that he would give him a large house made of blue bricks. He was indeed very wealthy.

Then the other party gave a series of high-end, elegant and frank flattery, which made Taoist Qingyi very proud, but he did not get carried away.

Every failure makes you wiser, and you shouldn't act rashly.

But there was already a smile in his eyes.

Love to listen and talk more!
Seeing that there seemed to be a breakthrough, Zhao Mu spoke more excitedly.

It took about an incense stick of time for Zhao Mu to stop.

He wondered in his heart: Taoist Qingyi seemed very satisfied, why didn't he express it?
"So... what do you mean, Taoist priest?" he asked.

What do I mean?
Taoist Qingyi thought to himself: All the conditions sound good. The other party also has financial resources and background, and has obvious advantages. He is the big investor we like.

Only one left.

So Master Qingyi asked the key question:
"Have you ever been to school?"

(End of this chapter)