Chen Weng smiled slightly and said: "I thought so at first, but I saw that this person was quite elegant and elegant, and he must have studied for a few years! So I quizzed him on a few sentences, and he answered fluently!
Therefore, this person can be regarded as my half Confucian disciple, so I allowed him to bring snow candy for everyone to taste! Otherwise, I would never have the time to pay attention to a merchant!"
After hearing this, everyone nodded and said that Chen Weng did the right thing. This was an act of supporting the underachievers! Some people said: "Since this man can read poetry and books, he must be motivated! We can also let him get this advantage!"
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Chen Weng smiled and said: "That's why I gave him this face! Otherwise, how could such businessmen have the qualifications to come to my door? But having said that, I have also tasted the snow candy he sent, and it is indeed better than before.
The white sugar used is much sweeter and the color is more beautiful! Even compared to honey, it is not bad! And the most interesting thing is that his sugar can not only be made into cubes, but also into different shapes! He also sent a
There are also many animal-shaped candies in the batch of candy! Although I don’t care about these things, my little grandson likes them very much!”
A thin old man said: "Oh, is there such a thing? Brother Chen, you might as well take a look! If it looks good, I will have someone buy some for my grandson!"
This request was natural for Chen Weng, so he immediately ordered the maid to add some animal-shaped candy in front of everyone. Everyone looked at the candy and talked about it! Someone said: "These businessmen are really clever in making sugar like this."
Looks like this! Not to mention the dolls, I even want to have a taste of it!"
Chen Weng said: "Why not! You can try adding sugar to tea!"
After hearing this, everyone added sugar to the tea one after another, then gently shook the tea cup. They were even more amazed when they saw the sugar melting quickly! Because they all knew that the sugar in the past could not melt so fast. When they tasted it,
It tasted even better after that!
An old man said: "This sugar melts when it enters the water. It looks a bit like snowflakes entering the water. It's quite elegant!"
"That's true! But although this sugar-added tea is sweet, I don't like it! I prefer the bitter taste of the original tea!"
Chen Weng said casually: "What's so difficult about this? Just let the servants change it according to their own tastes!"
After saying that, he called the maids back in and changed the tea bowls according to his personal taste! Half of the older people sitting in the middle changed back to the original green tea. Most of the young people on the periphery chose to add tea.
Sweet tea with sugar!
After changing the tea, Chen Weng said: "Everyone, there is actually another reason why I am willing to accept the candy he sent. You might as well guess!"
Everyone asked him the reason one after another, but Chen Weng gave it away with a smile, pointed at the candy in the plate and said: "That's the reason, please take your time and guess!"
Everyone sitting there stared at the candy in front of them and thought hard! After a while, one person raised his hand and said, "That's it! Brother Chen is really admirable!"
Everyone looked at the speaker one after another. The speaker was one of the few great Confucians in the capital! This man specializes in Shangshu and has quite a bit of skill!
Chen Weng smiled and said: "Oh, Brother Yuan Suxian can tell you something!"
The man said: "Since this kind of candy is called snow candy, it means that the color of this candy is as white as snow, just like the virtues of scholars like us, it is white and does not stain with smoke! So Chen Weng wants to tell scholars like us,
You must practice more virtue and be as white as snow!”
After hearing this, Chen Weng twisted his beard and smiled, and everyone applauded after hearing this! Before everyone could finish their words, another person said: "Everyone, I guess there is some truth! Everyone, what Chen Weng just served to everyone is square and square.
The sugar cubes were square, but those shaped like animals were not brought up! It can be seen that Chen Weng hopes that when I become a human being in the future, I will be as square and square as these candy cubes. This is in line with my scholarly style!
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After hearing this, everyone burst into applause and praised this man for his knowledge! Others said that Chen Weng had a far-sighted vision, noble aspirations, etc.!
Chen Weng waved his hand to signal everyone to quiet down, and then said: "I didn't expect that you are all smart and quick-thinking people, and you thought of what I thought in the blink of an eye! As scholars, we naturally have to be noble and upright in order to live up to the teachings of the sages! Talent!
Assist the Holy Emperor to achieve great things! So I use this candy to encourage you all!"
Hearing Chen Weng's words, everyone present became excited! Especially the young nephews and disciples on the periphery were flushed with excitement and clenched their hands into fists! They wished they could go to the temple immediately and state their strategies for governing the country to the emperor.
So that the whole country can achieve the rule of three generations! And now they worship Chen Weng as a role model!
When everyone calmed down, Chen Weng said: "Everyone, as well as all the younger generations, you must know that scholars of our generation should have this vision, and use their pointers to guide the situation, and find the principles of governing the country from the saints' subtle words and great righteousness! Okay, let's not talk about these sweets for now.
That’s it, let’s officially hold our literary meeting!”
When everyone heard Chen Weng's greeting, they all took out their articles and prepared to take turns reading them as usual. However, the white candy cubes on the table were already imprinted in their hearts! But naturally they didn't need to worry about this matter. There would naturally be servants going to the market.
Look for.
As for Chen Weng, in addition to all the sugar consumed at home every year being covered by Zhang Ji, no one knew that Chen Weng had also received a large sum of generous subsidies! Of course, the dozen or so people sitting in the middle knew it, but no one picked it.
Break this matter! And they understand better that one day they will have the status of Chen Weng, and naturally they should hold such cultural gatherings!
And just before the Spring Festival, everyone is busy celebrating the New Year and relaxing! Such cultural gatherings are happening one after another! Unknowingly, the word "Xuetang" has been printed on the faces of all major family members.
In my heart! The market for snow candy opened up unknowingly!
As for the imperial court and the purchase of Zhang Shunping, the arrangements had already been made! Things couldn't be simpler! First, he spent a sum of money to bribe an eunuch and asked him to introduce him to one of the eight bureaus, the wine-vinegar noodle bureau.
The eunuch in charge! He has the power to purchase food and seasonings.
After the meeting, Zhang Shunping directly displayed the snow candies molded into various animal shapes! After the development of expert craftsmen, the mold for squeezing the snow candies was more refined, and the animals created were more lively and cute! So the eunuch in charge caught the impression at a glance.