Jiaohua

Chapter 178 Asking for a Letter
The sky was dark and heavy, and lanterns were hung in the corridors of the academy. Many students who hadn't left yet gathered together to discuss scriptures and Taoism, and some took a walk and chatted freely.

Seeing Mr. Zhan Chen coming, everyone said hello, looked up and saw the little girl following Mr., and looked at him a few more times.

Mr. Zhan Chen took the little girl to a small study room, he lit the lamp in the room, then closed the door of the study room, walked over and said, "Speak, who gave you this word, so you tell me these two things?" What is the meaning of the word?"

Xia Zhaoyi put the basket on the table and said, "Sir, think about it carefully, if this person really wants you to know who he is, why would he make me play tricks like this? Let me tell you, it will save a lot of trouble."

"What do you mean?" Mr. Zhan Chen was a little angry.

Xia Zhaoyi didn't want to continue to dwell on this issue, so he looked back and sat down cross-legged in front of the table, and said, "Sir, rumors of the plague have spread all over the capital, but we came from the south, and we clearly know that the rumor of the plague is true." fake."

"You mean, there is no plague?" Mr. Zhan Chen frowned.

"Yes, sir, who do you think this plague is targeting?" Xia Zhaoyi asked.

Mr. Zhan Chen walked over and sat down opposite her, and said, "It is said that the plague came from Peifeng, because many people died there. If you are targeting it, is it targeting General Zhao?"

Xia Zhaoyi smiled lightly: "My brother couldn't understand it at first, because he thought so too, and felt that he was targeting Zhao Zhen. However, this seemed unnecessary. To Zhao Yuan, doing so would be nothing more than a slap in the face They were trapped in the south, and they were not allowed to return to the capital, so as not to bring the plague back. But the current situation is that even if Zhao Xi is asked to leave Peifeng, he will not leave. Once he leaves, Peifeng may fall behind. .So, Zhao Yu has already been dragged there, unless Lin Yao's troops are completely annihilated."

Mr. Zhan Chen touched his white beard, nodded and said, "Yes, what you said is reasonable, but if spreading the word 'plague' is not aimed at Zhao Zhen, then who is it aimed at?"

"Nothing will happen for no reason, especially such a rumor with a strong purpose, the interests behind it are definitely not trivial." Xia Zhaoyi said.

"Disturbing the hearts of the people?" Mr. Zhan Chen said solemnly.

"And if you want to disturb the hearts of the people, who will be the biggest beneficiary?"

Mr. Zhan Chen stroked his beard and murmured: "If you think about it carefully, it involves too far."

"Apart from some politicians, there are also businessmen," Xia Zhaoyi said, "Sir, what is the most profitable thing in this world?"

"Mining?"

"How could it be mining." Xia Zhaoyi laughed.

"Is that the brush and ink of a famous calligrapher? A word is worth a thousand dollars."

"Sir, it's panic selling." Xia Zhaoyi said.

Mr. Zhan Chen paused, understood, and nodded: "Yes, what you said makes some sense. There are too many rich and wealthy families in this capital, and all of them are afraid of death. If the plague is said to rise, the city will be afraid. Going to grab the herbs and pills like crazy again."

"Well, once the hearts of the people are disturbed, the government will definitely have pressure means. At that time, there may be another dispute in the court."

Mr. Zhan Chen stroked his white beard and looked at the bookshelf beside him in thought.

After a long time, he turned his eyes to look at the girl in front of him: "You just mentioned your brother, so, it was your brother who came to tell me this."

"Sir, don't you want to ask me why I came to tell you this?" Xia Zhaoyi said with a smile.

"Well, why did your brother ask you to tell me this?"

"One is because the husband can bring these words to those who can calm the hearts of the people. Second, I want to exchange with the husband."

"Exchange? What do you want in exchange?"

"A letter of recommendation." Xia Zhaoyi took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, pushed it to Mr. Zhan Chen, and said, "Sir, my brother's family is poor, but he is eager to learn. Sir can recommend my brother to Qingshan Academy. Sir is highly respected, if it is written by him, Qingshan Academy will gladly accept my brother."

"Is there such a thing in this world?" Mr. Zhan Chen looked at the girl meaningfully.

"Yes or no, it's all in the mind of the master." Xia Zhaoyi looked at him and said.

"Haha." Mr. Zhan Chen shook his head and said, "I'm quite interested in you, little girl. Why didn't your brother come to tell me about these things, but instead sent you?"

"No, I'm here to buy pens and ink for my brother." Xia Zhaoyi looked at the basket beside him and said, "Before I went out, I just remembered what my brother had mentioned to me before, so I took the words he wrote casually. Brought it out and handed it over to Mister."

Mr. Zhan Chen looked at the basket she was looking at, and there were indeed some paper and ink inside. There were many types of paper, and cheap Guangde paper was the most abundant.

He looked back at the girl, her facial features were beautiful, her eyes were bright, her clothes were not luxurious, but they were very clean.

And here, what Mr. Zhan Chen finds most amusing is that the girl speaks eloquently, unhurriedly, and can grab people's ears and lead people in the direction she wants.

This is no small skill and ability.

"It seems that your brother is quite knowledgeable," Mr. Zhan Chen said, "What is your brother's name? You ask him to come here to meet me tomorrow, and I will test him in person. If he makes me like him, why don't you go to Qingshan Academy?" , let’s arrange it directly at Dongping Academy.”

"No," Xia Zhaoyi smiled, "Sir, those who eat light food should not sit at the same table with those who eat delicacies from the sea and mountains. Those who have little fortune enjoy their blessings will surely suffer disaster from heaven. It is indeed in my brother's heart to come to Dongping Academy to study. What he has always yearned for, but the one that is more suitable for him is Qingshan Academy, the family background there is not much different, and there are many like-minded people, so you can taste the joy of the sea of ​​books, don't you think?"

Mr. Zhan Chen also smiled, and sighed softly: "Yes, yes, this Dongping Academy is full of nobles. When your brother comes here, it will indeed become more difficult to keep his heart."

"Please send me a letter, sir." Xia Zhaoyi raised his hands and cupped his fists and said.

"However, I have to put my words first," Mr. Zhan Chen looked at her, "I don't like to be asked the most. What you said here today has a purpose. It's not right in your mind, and then you open your mouth again." Asking for an exchange is really not likable. But you, girl, happen to be clever and lovable, so I am willing to write you this letter now, not about the plague your brother mentioned, but because I simply like you Little girl, you have to have a good talk with your brother when you go back."

"Okay." Xia Zhaoyi nodded.

"Eh? I'm praising you."

This girl is too calm.

"Thank you sir for your compliment." Xia Zhaoyi still said calmly.

(End of this chapter)