The two reached a verbal agreement, and Qi Hua was very efficient. The Qi Mansion immediately sent professionals.
The accounting office responsible for drawing up the cooperation contract, the steward responsible for the family business, the person in charge of the bookshop responsible for the typesetting and printing of Zhou Bai's poetry collection, etc.
After a full meal and a drink, the printing and selling of Zhou Bai's poetry collection was completely settled.
In the end, Zhou Bai himself chose the name of the collection of poems, called Suihan Collection.
Quoted from the sage's classics: When the year is cold, you will know that the pines and cypresses will wither.
When the weather is the coldest every year, you will know that most other plants have withered, and only pines and cypresses stand tall and tall.
This sentence expresses Zhou Bai's life philosophy and is also a message to his readers.
The road to seek enlightenment in the imperial examination is particularly long. No matter what kind of setbacks you encounter, you must maintain your perseverance in order to achieve the glory of being named on the gold list.
After listening to Zhou Bai's explanation, Qi Hua couldn't help but praise: "Sui Han Ji, what a good name. By the way, you haven't chosen the word yet, why don't you just call it Sui Han?"
"Are you talking about the privileges of being a scholar?" Zhou Bai asked rhetorically.
He wrote the three words "Suihanji" in his own handwriting on the white paper, and then handed it over to the Qi family. The entire "Suihanji" will be printed and engraved according to his original handwriting.
"Well, although our dynasty stipulates that men can only get a title after twenty crowns, but scholars who have achieved fame without a crown can choose a title in advance." Qi Hua nodded.
All the etiquette and laws of Daxu follow the traditions passed down by the ancient Xia people. Only after twenty crowns can a man become the pillar of a family.
But how can the world of extraordinary manifestations be delayed like this? This scholar who has not achieved fame can take the word in advance to show his ability.
After all, in the next step of being successful, one can apply for skills and resources, embark on the path, and pursue the road to immortality.
Every scholar is a reserve for entering the Tao, and some small Taoist sects are even willing to pay a price to introduce you to the Tao in order to pass on the tradition, as long as you give up the imperial examination.
"Suihan, when I achieve something in the future, you can call me Suihan layman or something like that. As for the word, I have already made up my mind, so I won't talk about it for now." Zhou Bai watched the Qi family leave the private room and faced Qi. Hua said.
Qi Hua patted his head as if he had thought of something, and said: "Hey, I was careless. I don't know how many people are willing to use your word. I'm presumptuous."
Zhou Bai knew what Qi Hua meant, but just smiled and said nothing.
When an elder gives a name to a younger one, this is the moment when it is easiest to build a closer relationship. It is equivalent to saying that the younger person whose name is given will be one of their own from now on.
Under the current universal view, it is difficult for people to betray the same faction.
Qi Hua thought that Zhou Bai could rely on the trivial matter of picking up characters to join the sect of a great scholar and high-ranking official who admired him.
Zhou Bai didn't care so much for the time being, but asked Qi Hua again: "Master Qi, can you remember that you still owe me a favor?"
Qi Hua was stunned for a moment, then laughed and scolded: "You have obviously benefited from the Tingshan Poetry Society, but you still care about my favor?"
"Let's talk. I can't guarantee it from other places. I should still be able to talk about this three-acre land in Bei'an County."
Although Qi Hua was very approachable in order to make friends with Zhou Bai, after all, he was born in an uncle's house and still had a title.
Responding to Zhou Bai's request for favors at this time also shows the arrogance and confidence of the prince's legitimate son.
"Okay, please ask Brother Qi to help me change the national registration for Yi Lehu." Zhou Bai scratched the paper with his pen and handed Chen Zhongbang's home address to Qi Hua.
"That's it? My favors are so cheap? Brother Zhou, you should change." Qi Hua saw that he was not a famous person, and he was a little angry. This was looking down on others.
Zhou Bai smiled brightly and said: "Okay, recently I heard that the roads are rough and there are gangsters. Why don't you send a few soldiers to give me a ride?"
Qi Hua frowned, a little disbelieving: "You are the new chief of the case. Which bandit is so short-sighted and not afraid of the government sending troops to encircle and suppress?!"
The fact is, as Qi Hua said, young scholars who are traveling and studying are rarely blocked or robbed.
These are all bloody lessons, and those who have tried them have all become withered bones in mass graves, proving that the Daxu court valued scholars.
"On these two conditions, in exchange for the favor you owe me, do you agree?" Zhou Bai said straightforwardly.
"Yes, of course, but it will be difficult for you to owe me any more favors in the future."
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When Zhou Bai came to "Poor People's Alley" again, he was completely different from the previous few days, with different status and status.
His civil status was changed to scholar status, and he ranked first in the county examination in Bei'an County. His poems were spread all over the streets, and he was like a rising star.
No one would deny that this son of a poor family from the countryside would become a scholar in the future.
There was even a rumor in the county that on the night of marking the papers, the county governor praised him as one of the top three talents.
In other words, if he has enough luck, Zhou Bai may pass the Jinshi examination in the near future, even the lowest third-level Jinshi, which also represents an unpredictable future!
"Dong dong dong~" He knocked on the door politely as usual.
Zhou Bai didn't have to wait too long this time. After just a moment, footsteps immediately sounded in the courtyard.
The courtyard door opened, and it was Chen Zhongbang. You could see that the complicated and anxious look on his face had not faded.
"Sir, I'm here on an appointment." Zhou Bai bowed and greeted him first.
"If you ask me for ten taels of silver back, then please give it back. The money has been spent." Chen Zhongbang said with some humor when he saw that the person coming was Zhou Bai. His eyebrows suddenly stretched.
Zhou Bai followed into the courtyard and replied with a smile: "That is the prepaid settlement fee. Of course you can spend it as you like. If you are willing, starting from this month, I will pay you ten taels of salary every month."
Not only Zhou Bai is changing, but Chen Zhongbang's family is also changing.
The weeds at the base of the wall have been uprooted, the wooden houses on both sides are no longer empty, but covered with tiles, the sunken roof ridge has been repaired, and not even a spider web can be seen in the main house in the middle.
The yard is still full of old colors, but it seems as if a vitality has emerged from somewhere, which can lead them to change.
"Sit down, I'll get some tea."
"No, no, Mr. Chen, sit down and have a chat. Where is your family?" Zhou Bai asked Chen Zhongbang, who was about to enter the room to pour tea, and asked doubtfully.
The changes in Chen's courtyard are not only the appearance, but also the sounds of machines and washing that were busy making a living have disappeared.
"Thanks to your ten taels of silver, my mother and my wife can go and see our children and grandchildren."
"I have a son, but he has been staying at his uncle's house." Chen Zhongbang couldn't help but smile when he mentioned his son.
"Then what exactly are you...?" Zhou Bai's heart moved, something was wrong. This was completely different from what he thought.
Chen Zhongbang sighed and said, "Well, actually that night after you left, I thought about it all night."
"You showed up at just the right time. I'm really not willing to give in. I'm not alone. I still have a wife, children and mother to support..." For a moment, Chen Zhongbang fell into confiding.
He was a little uneasy, wondering whether this bet was right or not.
After a long time, Zhou Baicai said softly: "Sir, you are a great talent. I have asked the Wangqi family in the county to help with household registration. Your son will be able to take the imperial examination like me in the future."
Chen Zhongbang glanced at the sword on Zhou Bai's waist, took a deep breath, suddenly knelt down and worshiped: "Chen Zhongbang, I have met my lord!"
