Today, there are thousands of guests at the wedding banquet, both seated and seated. The entire front yard and outside the house are full of people waiting eagerly.
In the lobby, the eldest son of the Lu family, Lu Guang, the son of the Zhang family, Zhang Hong, the son of the Gu family, Gu Yong, and three of the four major families in Jiangdong were all present, but the Zhu family of Wu County was not among the invitees.
Among them, although Gu Yong was a disciple of the great scholar Cai Yong, and Zhu Kui often visited Luoyang during these days, it happened that he had finished his studies and returned home first.
He is the only one of Zhu Laoshi's generation who has survived. The rest of his brothers and sisters all died midway and did not grow up. There are very few people in the family. In Zhu Kui's generation, there are only two sons and one daughter. The family cannot take care of so many guests. Come.
There are not many relatives. There are a large number of subordinates in Tianxia Villa. Under the leadership of Ma Yuanyi, Zhao Da and Wu Fan, they can also be sent to maintain order. As for Zhu Liao and others proposed by Zhu Laoshi, they were strictly prohibited by Zhu Kui. Appear.
"Today the Marquis of Yangzi hosted a banquet for the scholars of this city and distributed books. It is really an amazing move. There are so many books and how many pieces of paper are needed. I don't think that in just a few years, such a huge amount of wealth will be accumulated, which will really make the country richer." Lu Guang could be said to have watched Zhu Kui develop. He was shocked that day when he heard that he wanted to distribute books at the wedding banquet. Books made of paper were a luxury item at that time. He asked himself that if he did this, the Lu family would be ruined.
Of course, Lu Guanghui said this because he did not understand that although the quality of this kind of white paper has improved dramatically, the cost is much, much lower than the old Caihou paper.
"Brother Ji Ming is wrong. The value of a book does not lie in the paper, but in the wisdom contained in it. And you and I have known each other for many years, but you still continue to call me Huai Ming." Zhu Kui shook his head and explained, even more unwilling to admit that there is no such thing as wealth that can rival a country. Things.
"Besides, what Zhu Kui did today is just because he is from Moling and should make contributions to his hometown. Therefore, the donation of books is limited to Moling."
"Having said that, I wonder how much this paper costs?" Gu Yong beside him suddenly asked. This outstanding young man from the Gu family is about the same age as Zhu Kui. He wears a flat crown, Confucian clothes, and his temperament is very similar to Cai Yong. After Zhu Kui attended Cai Yong's Qin Festival in Luoyang, the two hit it off and felt very cordial.
"I'm sorry, everyone. The Holy One has decreed that no information on the paper should be disclosed! I hope you will forgive me." Zhu Kui saw at a glance that these people were interfering in the paper business and immediately brought out Liu Hong.
"Brother Lu, Brother Gu, please stop pestering Huai Ming and continue to ask questions. Why don't you let Huai Ming carry out the book first and distribute it? Don't you see that everyone inside and outside is waiting eagerly for it?" Zhang Hong pointed out. Point to the people inside and outside the hall.
Since Zhu Kuitang had just threatened to distribute a free book to the scholars in this city, Zhang Hong and Gu Yong both clapped their hands and praised with appreciative expressions. However, Lu Guang saw that although the words of appreciation from these two people did not come out, Ma Jun, who was behind Zhu Kui, echoed, but Ma Jun behind Zhu Kui heard it with a lot of sarcasm. Looking at his niece's future husband, Ma Jun frowned and felt the need to remind Zhu Kui that he was doing things too quickly. , too strange to reflect.
After Zhu Kui wanted to sell books at a low price in Luoyang and was stopped by Xi Zhicai in Luoyang, he suddenly decided to distribute books in Moling. This change of mind was unpredictable and the purpose was difficult to know.
Zhu Kui drank a full drink, confessed his crime, called Gan Ning and Zhou Tai's two sworn brothers, and ordered them to take people down and carry the box in.
In the messengers sent to Nanyang, Wang Cheng, Gan Ning and Zhou Tai immediately resigned from their posts and returned to Jiangdong. However, Guan Hai and others, who were also invited by Zhu Kui, made an excuse because they could not escape due to the kindness of the Qin governor to stay with them.
More than thirty boxes were carried to the lobby and slowly opened. A strong breath of ink spread out. These were made day and night by Li during this period. As soon as Zhu Kui returned to Moling, the next day
Then I went to the papermaking workshop...
After praising Zhao Ying'er, after the paper was finished that day, she promptly controlled the workers, paid a large price to appease them, and raised them together with her family members. But this was not for a lifetime. Zhu Kui planned to make the official announcement after the death of Emperor Ling.
New methods of papermaking and printing.
Among them, there are more than 200 books in Spring and Autumn Period, more than 200 books in Zuozhuan, more than 300 books in Wuzi, more than 600 books in University, Sun Tzu, Guiguzi, etc., all together there are more than 3,000 books.
Zhu Kui stood at the door of the lobby, waved to signal the musicians to stop playing, and then said loudly: "Everyone, I would like to thank you for taking the trouble to come to Moling to watch Zhu's wedding. A few days ago, Zhu said that all the guests will receive a copy.
Books, never break your promise."
He pointed to the books in the box, then pointed to a wooden sign next to it, and said: "Now everyone lines up and comes one by one. The name and quantity of each book is written on the wooden sign. Take a look and choose one."
Don't fight for it."
"A Cheng, come and register, please be polite and don't come back with a military temperament."
When Wang Cheng came back this time, Zhu Kui suddenly discovered that the scholarly atmosphere that had trained him in his early years was gone, and he looked like a rude general, which made him very dissatisfied.
After saying that, I went back to the banquet and had a few drinks with the Wu brothers, Ma Jun and other relatives and friends, and chatted with each other.
Scholars from poor families lined up outside and came to Wang Cheng and said, "Young student wants to study in a university."
"A college copy." Wang Cheng called out, and someone immediately ran around rummaging through the box to find it.
The scholar took the book, closed his eyes and smelled it. He opened his eyes and took a brief look. He had already studied the Imperial College of State Affairs before, so he knew it. He thanked him twice and backed away.
Seeing this, the following poor men became even more excited.
"Xiaosheng wants a copy of Zuo Zhuan."
"Xiaosheng wants a copy of Grandson."
"I want a copy..."
More than an hour later, the distribution of books was completed, and every scholar from a poor family met in pairs and turned to the books in their hands, and some took the Spring and Autumn Annals or Zuo Zhuan together.
"Hey, why are the handwriting in these two books exactly the same?" one scholar asked the other.
"Yes, it's really strange!" The scholar was also very puzzled.
At this time, Zhu Kui came out again. He saw a burst of whispers below, and after listening for a while, he said: "Everyone, be quiet. Are you wondering why the handwriting in all the books is exactly the same?"
"This is called printing. It was also created by this prince. It can produce hundreds of books a day for the sake of scholars all over the world. It will never hide treasures. At the beginning of this month, a large group of people can continue to go to the Tianxia Escort Bureau outside the city and distribute books free of charge as always.
A rare opportunity."
"And if you have an orphan copy of the document at home, I also hope that you can sell it to me. I don't need your tablets. I just want to copy the contents of the tablets and mark your name next to the new book. I will help you pass it on to future generations for free."
As soon as he finished speaking, a radical scholar said loudly: "What Yangzihou did is really good news for scholars in Moling. Everyone present thanked him."
No matter how others speculate on Zhu Kui's intentions, what he did did benefit the Moling scholars and made contributions, and he won the support of the lower class scholars. This kind of respect was different from that of Zheng Xuan and Ma Rong, who were later known as Confucian scholars.
The latter is an academic contribution, while the former is a spirit that allows people all over the world to read.
Hearing the cheers outside, Lu Guang felt a sudden uneasiness in his heart. He always felt that it was inappropriate for Zhu Kui to distribute books everywhere, but he couldn't explain the exact reason. He instinctively wanted to stop it. He immediately looked to his side.
Gu Yong and Zhang Hong, the latter two naturally felt something about it and guessed what Zhu Kui's intentions were? However, the two of them did not have many worries like Lu Guang.
In fact, although Lu Guang and others knew in their hearts that Zhu Kui's letter would harm the interests of their family, Zhu Kui was still confident that he had not yet reached the bottom line. As a friend of Zhu Kui's for many years, Lu Guang hoped in his heart that this would be Zhu Kui's.
In order to replace the Zhu family in Wu County and become one of the new four surnames in Jiangdong, he made a move to gain fame...
Seeing the monster-like rise of the young man in front of his eyes, it was no longer something that the Lu family could easily control. His mind was flickering, and he didn't know what he was thinking about.
"I hope so~!" Lu Guang guessed in his mind.
It is not easy to have a dinner with thousands of people. They are divided into ten directions, each looking at his own place. Zhu Kui walks among them holding a wine bottle. To be honest, he is not used to weddings in the Han Dynasty. The complicated etiquette during the day has annoyed him and he has to deal with it.
Each guest toasted one by one.
If he was too tired to cope with it, if he hadn't poured out some alcohol, after a thousand drinks, maybe it was the big day, and he had performed beyond his level. He already had two stones of wine in his belly, but he still didn't feel drunk.
It's just that he already knows that he has reached his limit and will not continue to show off. Otherwise, if he falls asleep in the wedding room during the night of flowers and candles, wouldn't it be a disgrace to the scenery?
While pretending to be too drunk, he winked at the two sworn brothers. The latter understood the situation and came out to stop him from drinking at the right time. The two drank more than him, and they did not care about the consequences. Every guest laughed and gave up.
Seeing that the banquet was almost over, Zhu Kui came to his parents and eldest brother, gave them gifts one by one, and went back to his room.
In the side room, the two brides sat on the bedside and waited for a long time. No one came. They whispered to their maids. Xiaolan and Xiaoqiu each leaned out of the door to see if the master had come and whether they had gone to the next room.
Unbearable anxiety.
Zhu Kui patted his cheek and woke up. He stood in front of the courtyard and looked at the two doors. He thought about which room to go to first. Haha, it was not the same. He smiled, walked towards the door on the left, and knocked.
knock
In ancient times, the left side was the largest, so Shu Shu'er was in the left wing and Zhao Ying'er was in the right wing.
The moment she approached the room and opened the door, Shushu'er heard the sound of people walking in the room. Xiaolan opened the door with a smile, stood at the door and said, "The master is here!"
After entering the room, he saw that the little girl wanted to stay in the room, so he left without understanding and touched a jade bracelet from his arms.
"You little girl, I'll give you this bracelet. Go sleep in the outer room. Your lady doesn't need you to accompany her." Zhu Kui laughed and pushed the little girl out. When Shu Shu'er next to the bed heard this, she wanted to
The call sentence stopped again.
"Ma'am, you've been waiting for a long time!" He came to the edge of the bed, reached out and grabbed the other person's hand, and said, "Have you missed me?"
Shu Shu'er had been with him for more than half a year, and they had already become familiar with holding hands. It was very natural, and she replied: "Why don't you go to sister Ying'er? You care too little about her."
The two sat side by side, Zhu Kui held her in his arms and whispered: "Tonight is the wedding night, are you really willing to let me go to Ying'er's room?"
"The days are long, I won't mind, husband!"
"Hahaha! The husband will go and ask Ying'er to come with you." Then he let go of his hand, bent down and took off his shoes and socks, stood on the bed, and tapped the wooden wall gently with his hands.