Luo Changqing nodded with satisfaction. Du Zhao raised his little head and looked at him inexplicably: "Aunt, uncle, it's very late. Aren't you going back for dinner?"
In fact, he was hinting that Luo Changqing should leave, so it would soon be time for him and his aunt to have dinner.
Although little clever Du Zhao is too young to understand adult matters, he knows very well that his aunt rarely eats with his uncle. Even if they eat together, they only get together on big occasions like New Years and holidays. Together means meaning.
Luo Changqing was a little embarrassed when he asked this question, but his expression soon became normal and he asked him with a straight face: "You have been playing outside with your aunt for so many times in the past few months. Have you fallen behind in your homework and studies? What will you do in the future? If you want to support a family, you can't neglect your studies and play with things."
Xiao Zhaozhao shook his head like a rattle and said unconvinced: "I didn't neglect my studies. Before I left, my aunt told me to give me a lot of homework. I studied while playing."
"Then my uncle wants to test you." Luo Changqing said, "First bring me your books and homework."
What kid likes having his homework checked? Even Du Zhao, who doesn't find it difficult to study, doesn't like being asked to take surprise tests, but he is a sensible child after all. He can only take his little school bag with a swollen face and give it to Luo Changqing. .
Luo Changqing took out a few books and opened the top one, only to find that it was not an ordinary book used by young children to read and write, but a homemade... drawing book?
The reason why I am not sure is because this picture book is relatively rough. It has pictures and words on it, and the words are written inside the drawn round frame. It is weird and different from the popular picture books on the market today.
If Luo Changqing had traveled through modern times, he would definitely be able to recognize this as an ancient version of a "comic", but as he was just a native ancient man, he only thought this picture book was weird.
However, after he saw the words and paintings in the painting book clearly, the expression on his face changed.
The title on the right side of the picture book reads in large black font: "Beauty Trap and Two Peach Killing Three Soldiers", and next to the title are several paintings of small figures.
The first painting depicts two young women, one of whom is a wealthy woman wearing a bright dress and a gold hairpin, and the other is a relatively simple maid wearing a gold hairpin. There is a line written next to the heads of the two characters: One day, Tao Liniang went out to play with her maid.
In the second painting, there are five people, two of whom are obviously the master and servant Tao Li Niang in the first painting. The two of them hugged each other with frightened and trembling faces, while opposite them were three people wearing Wearing black clothes, covering his face, and holding a big sword, he was a burly man who looked like he was not a good person at first glance.
There is a line of words in the round frame next to the head of the leading burly man: I drive this road! I planted this tree. I want to pass by here and leave money to buy it!
There is also a line next to the head of another masked robber: Hehe... These two girls are more beautiful than Li Laocai's daughter, so they have to be left behind to be our wives!
The third painting still shows five people. Tao Liniang is still hugging Ya Huan, raising her head in panic but strong, and asking with tears in her eyes: But there are three of you, and there are only two of us, so which two heroes should we be? Where's your wife?
The three masked robbers looked at each other, and a line of words appeared in the middle of their heads: Of course it's me! Obviously these words were spoken by three people at the same time.
Then the fourth picture turned into three robbers fighting among themselves, yelling at each other, and killing each other: I am the boss! The madam must have me! Another said: I met them today because I suggested that I go out to do something. I am the one who has the merit, and I get a point! The last one said: I am the most powerful, and I will kill whoever doesn’t agree to give me one!
In the fifth painting, three robbers holding broadswords in their hands all fell to the blood-stained ground. They apparently died of serious injuries from killing each other and perished together.
The sixth painting shows Tao Liniang's master and servant who survived the disaster and fled back to the city in panic to report to the officials. Later, they were rewarded with a silver reward for the robbers.
Luo Changqing looked at this simple but extremely expressive little figure painting. With just a few lines of words, he told a story, explaining the allusion of the beauty trap and two peaches killing three men in an easy-to-understand, interesting but not very interesting way. It's not obscure, whether it's a few small paintings or a short story, it's a type that can easily attract and please children.
This is the real "education through entertainment"! Luo Changqing was a little shocked and admired. I wonder which professor created this book?
He quickly turned to the cover of the picture book, but did not see the author or editor. He turned to the front and back pages, and there was no indication of who wrote the picture book.
Luo Changqing had no choice but to hand the picture book to Du Zhao, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and asked: "Zhao'er, who wrote this picture book?"
Du Zhao took a look and said, "My aunt did it."
Luo Changqing was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't hear what he said clearly, and asked again: "Who did you say you were?"
Du Zhao looked at him inexplicably and said, "It's my aunt! When we were playing abroad, it would sometimes rain and we couldn't go out to play. My aunt was bored, so she drew these pictures to show me and made up some short stories. The story was meant to teach me what the 'Thirty-six Strategies' are, so that I won't be deceived in the future."
Luo Changqing finally realized that he had heard correctly. This picture book was really compiled by Xu Shichu. He was stunned for a while. He thought that Xu Shichu only had some business talents and was considered smart, but he did not expect her at all. He is also talented in literature and can draw and write interesting stories to teach his nephew.
Luo Changqing seemed to get to know Xu Shichu all over again. She was indeed no ordinary woman. Just when you thought you recognized her abilities, you would be shocked again soon after by her new abilities. She was like a Treasures, keep digging, there are always surprises.
He opened the picture book in his hand again. He had finished reading the first story of the honey trap and the story of two peaches killing three men, so he turned to another page.
The title reads "Tune the tiger away from the mountain". It is obvious that this little story is about this strategy.
The few small paintings are still cute, interesting, simple and clear. The short story is about the neighbor Xiaopang and Lan Lan who both want to play with the puppy. Xiaopang uses his own strength to dominate the puppy and prevent Lan Lan from getting close. , Lan Lan rolled her eyes and said that the owner of the most delicious pastry shop on East Street had a happy event today, and he was handing out snacks on the street, but he was late and there were none.
When Xiaopang heard this, he immediately abandoned the puppy and ran to the East Street with saliva, while Lan Lan started playing with the puppy contentedly.
