Chapter 248 The banquet is very tiring

Author: That sour candy

Chapter 248 The banquet is very tiring

The emperor took the risk and said: "This movable type printing technology was developed by the family of Changping Township Lord, and the threshing machine was also developed by them."

Several ministers were silent.

How should we reward this? Miss Chen was just granted a fief by the village monarch.

"Just reward me with money. The threshing machine and movable type printing both belong to the Ministry of Industry." Chu Sixian, the servant, spoke.

The Minister of Industry was not happy.

"The reward has to have a name, right?" He Shangshu said bravely.

Chu Shizhong raised his eyebrows: "How much money does the Holy Spirit need to reward you and you still need a reputation? As long as the Holy One is happy."

The emperor was not happy. He stared at Zhongshu Ling: "Then why are the Chen family so smart?"

Zhongshu Ling smiled and said: "The education of the Chen family is different. Many people do not pay attention to reading. They pay attention to reading, and girls also study. It is comparable to the way that ladies are raised. They all go to the kitchen to cook, work in the fields, and

It’s different from the wealthy families.”

Qi Liangyu sneered: "A gentleman lives far away from the kitchen, while untouchables farm the land. His family focuses on studying but still goes to the fields and works in the kitchen? What kind of contradiction is this?"

Zhongshu Ling smiled and said nothing, and Qi Liangyu had no choice but to be angry with himself.

"What does this have to do with threshing machines and movable type printing?" Yu Shangshu didn't understand.

"The Lord of Changping Township asked those children to study printing and threshing machines just as he said just now. Have you all seen the materials used in the experiment?"

As a ministerial book, you can naturally see many things. When they saw that pile of things, they just thought it was fun, so they succeeded by tinkering with it?

Now that I think about it, those weird associations are just like children.

"How did Mr. Xiang come up with the formula for the potion?" Yu Shangshu still had a hard time accepting it.

Zhongshu Ling glanced at him, Yu Shangshu's expression brightened and he fell silent.

There are so many things in this world made, so what’s so strange about making a new potion?

"My dear friends, please come and dine with me," the emperor said, ending the discussion.

When Zhongshu Ling returned to his residence, Mrs. Feng asked him why, and he told him about printing.

"Can't we talk about this tomorrow? We have to do it late at night, when everyone is waiting to have dinner together." Mrs. Feng muttered.

"Madam, please be careful. Today we are offering sacrifices to heaven, and the Holy One is hosting a banquet for all ministers. The afternoon discussion was a little late, and the palace craftsman happened to say that the printing process was completed, so the Holy One kept us."

Mrs. Feng put it aside and talked about giving gifts to the Chen family.

Zhongshu Ling nodded: "The journey is not urgent, just walk slowly. The imperial court will also send people to send rewards."

Mrs. Feng didn't ask why.

On the second day of the winter solstice, Chen Fan and others got up early. Chen Ying and Chen Xiu took the initiative to stay at home and let Chen Yue and Chen Ya go to the banquet. Chen Zhongyan said that he would be in charge of the students, and Zhang Ci took Chen Zhongliang to the banquet.

The carriage arrived relatively quickly, and when they arrived at Zhang Ci's house, everyone still had time to change their clothes and touch up their makeup and hair.

At four quarters (ten o'clock), Chen Fan and others arrived at the backyard of the county government office.

Magistrate Shi stood at the door with a smile to greet Zhang Ci and Chen Zhongliang. Chen Fan and the others entered through another door.

Mrs. Shi was tall and tall, with a sparkling expression, as if she had grown up well-fed and well-fed, and was living a comfortable life.

Many ladies and ladies had already arrived. When they saw Chen Fan, the three of them rushed forward enthusiastically, praising the three of them for their good graces, praising Chen Ya for being cute, and praising the flowers they brought for being so beautiful.

Mrs. Shi made a round of introductions, and everyone enjoyed the flowers and chatted.

Chen Ya was young and played with a group of children.

There are many people around Chen Fan and Chen Yue, chatting about the colors and postures of the flowers, what flowers they usually like, what tea they drink, and all kinds of daily life. It sounds like chatting, but it is like an information field. They will meet during the chatting.

Bringing your own business, faintly conveying the meaning of cooperation; paying attention to the latest popular fabrics, colors, pastry flavors and other information, as if you want to go back and think about business methods.

Gossip is also indispensable, and Chen Fan also heard some things about various houses. It was not like simple gossip, but more like inquiring about the intricate relationships between the parties.

Chen Fan basically listened and only talked about farming. When asked about the business in the shop, he also talked about it in general terms.

They all also talked about high-yielding rice seeds. Chen Fan smiled and promised that he would send 100 kilograms of rice seeds to each house. Everyone was very happy.

After a banquet, Chen Fan sat tiredly on the carriage.

Chen Yue laughed at her: "The banquet seems more tiring than farming?"

Chen Fan nodded: "Listening to various voices ringing in my ears, hearing various things going through my mind, and now that I have eaten and drank enough, I feel sleepy."

"That's what banquets are like. We should seize every opportunity to contact more people, learn more information, seek cooperation, expand contacts, and also be aware of some disadvantages."

"The ladies didn't write poems, paint or play the piano together." Chen Fan said.

Chen Yue smiled: "Yes, it's just a form. When you write poems, you will mention some talented people and talented women, which is another kind of relationship exploration. When you play the piano, you will mention which piano is better, and who is good at playing the piano will also involve some influence."

Chen Fan laughed. He really never forgot to collect information and consider how to operate everything.

In the afternoon, Chen Fan and the others went to Liu's house.

Master Liu received them in the main hall.

"This painting of Xiangjun really brings glory to the Liu family." Mr. Liu said cheerfully.

The painting was a Winter Solstice gift from Chen Fan. Eunuch Xiao only said that he did not need to give it to others, but he did not say that he was not allowed to give it to others. He could not give it away too early, but it was still okay to give it as a gift during the Winter Solstice.

She also gave the two masters Liu the Four Treasures of the Study, which were also useful in social situations.

Zhang Ci looked at the painting for a while and talked about the author of the painting and the value of his painting. Mr. Liu was shocked when he heard this.

Zhang Ci and the others stayed in the front hall, while Chen Fan and the others went to the backyard. The old lady smiled and said: "As expected of the porcelain given by the emperor, it is much more exquisite than what we usually use. You are here today, take out this tea set and use it."

, you can’t just use it casually.”

Chen Fan smiled: "You just have to use it regularly so you can feel more of the divine grace."

The old lady laughed repeatedly and said: "You are right, you must use it more often. You two should also remember." She looked at the eldest wife and the second wife.

The two agreed with a smile.

"Good tea set and good tea leaves, the taste is really extraordinary." The eldest lady sighed.

"It's thanks to Mr. Xiang that we enjoy these things," the second wife said.

Chen Fan smiled and said: "If these brothers achieve military merit and gain official positions, my grandmother and two aunts will also have official appointments."

"Really?" They looked surprised.

In fact, you are looking forward to it every day, right?

I don’t know what the situation is like in the north. Yan Shoulu has returned to the DPRK. The fighting on the border should not be fierce anymore, right?

When will the Liu family return safely? It would be best to come back with military merit. Even if there is only one, the Liu family will be of high rank.

At this time, a high-pitched voice came from far away: "Old lady, I am so happy! I am so happy!"
Chapter completed!