The book was not finished in the end. Li Sanzhu and Li Changshan and his son agreed to discuss it together when Li Changan Muxiu returned home.
Li Qiu Sui was too stubborn to be honest. To be honest, she could just say a few words, but she really had no idea how to write a pen.
It is easy to understand when written in vernacular, and it is easy for farmers who actually farm to accept it. How many farmers can be literate?
When writing, it must first pass through the eyes of the scholar-bureaucrats in power in the court. Not to mention the rhetoric is gorgeous and colorful, and it is irreproachable. At least the writing is smooth and the intention is clear.
There is no need to rush this matter, and you need to carefully consider the specifications and structure of the writing.
It is best to go to a bookstore and look for books on farming to understand the current level of agriculture.
He did it as soon as he thought of it. Early the next morning, Li Qiu Sui excitedly went to the bookstore in the town, searched around, and found a few books similar to the almanac that recorded which crops should be planted according to the changing solar terms.
When I got home, I rarely gave up an opportunity to practice my supernatural powers, so I lit a lamp and boiled oil to study it carefully all night.
These writings are very general and do not even clearly indicate the differences in regional climates where crops are grown. For example, the difference between the south and the north is huge, can the crops grown be the same?
It is a book that does not live up to expectations of agricultural records.
Li Qiu Sui didn't give up, and finally waited until it was time for Li Changan to take a break. She said the night before that she was going to pick someone up.
Li Sanzhu and Mrs. Liu knew that this girl wanted to go out and have fun. They were familiar with the road to the county town. Zhao Da was calm and there was nothing wrong with letting him follow.
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Early in the morning, Zhao Da came over to hitch a mule cart. He met acquaintances along the way to the county town, so he gave them a ride.
The county town is as lively as ever, and you can hear the shouts of small traders before entering the town.
Li Qiusui's family's mule cart was registered with the county government and was eligible to enter and leave the county freely.
After buying books, I had to wait for Li Changan to go home with him. The villagers came to the county town to either buy something or sell something. They couldn't wait for the brothers and sisters, so they all dispersed as soon as they entered the city.
Li Qiusui came here looking for books, so he naturally went straight to the most famous bookstore in the county.
She had been to this bookstore before, and it was Li Changan who brought her here in the first place. She bought paper, pens and ink, as well as story books.
"Miss Li!"
The sound sounded familiar.
Li Qiu Sui passed by in search of fame and it was Song Yuan, Fang Qi's servant.
"When did Miss Li come to the county town? Did she come to the study to read or buy books? My young master is also here, what a coincidence!"
What a coincidence!
Linshan County is not a big city, and there are only a few places you can go to when you go out, so it is reasonable to encounter them.
But why are you so surprised?
At this time, Li Qiu Sui also saw Fang Qi standing with the bookstore owner talking, and the other party nodded slightly towards her.
Before Li Qiu Sui could respond, the other party took the lead to look away, and Song Yuan ran over to talk, "...Young master also said he would take me to Lijia Village, but a few days ago, he took advantage of my free time and left with County Magistrate Jiang. , I’m still wondering when I’ll have the chance to go with you again.”
Li Qiu Sui looked back and spoke to Song Yuan, "You can go if you want to, no need to look for opportunities. My family is busy, so I can't stay away from the orchard, and I have to plant crops for the next season. I'm afraid that we won't be treated well and neglected by then."
Songyuan felt happy after hearing the first sentence, and was about to accept it, but the latter sentence was obviously not welcome. Shouldn't it be said that everyone is familiar with it and can use it when the time comes?
Understand the polite words people use to express politely and not to cause trouble.
Song Yuan was confused, "Well, it's August and a half the day after tomorrow. It's pomegranates. Can you give us two more pomegranates? No, you can just sell two..."
For a few pomegranates, Song Yuan could just go there alone, so he didn't need to specially recruit people to serve them.
Li Qiu Sui readily agreed, "Okay, if you have free time in the afternoon, go get two of them! My parents may not be at home. I have to wait for the academy to finish school, and then return to Lijiacun after dark in the evening. You can't find them at home. It’s also possible to find Hongying.”
"I'd better wait until Miss Li is home tomorrow before visiting. By the way, are you buying books? What kind of books are you buying? I know the bookkeeper well. It would be faster if I ask him to help me find it."
There was really no place to go to spend time in Linshan County. In the past two days, Songyuan and his son had been running to the bookstore frequently. They had become familiar with each other from time to time.
After a brief exchange of words, no one was familiar enough, so Li Qiusui casually said, "I just bought some pen and ink. Thank you! I'll just take a look."
Song Yuan didn't take it seriously. Even though he was warm-hearted and talkative, he had a good impression of Li Qiu Sui and wanted his pomegranates, so he couldn't help but find something to talk about.
His young master pretended to leave, so Song Yuan hurriedly said goodbye to Li Qiusui, "Miss Li, we have agreed that I will go to Lijiacun to find you tomorrow."
Li Qiusui nodded in agreement.
The master and servant over there left, and Li Qiusui began to look for books. She doesn't want to pursue any writing ideas, so she can just find a book with more comprehensive agricultural records for her to refer to the current development of agriculture in this dynasty.
I went through all the bookstores in the county and found a few books on farming, but none of them met my liking and were worth learning from.
Li Changan had to go to school for a while, so he simply went to take a look at the newly bought house.
When Zhao Da bought the house, it was the first time that Li Qiu Sui went to see it. The blind grandfather and grandson had no place to go, so they lived in the house with an elderly couple, helping to care for the door and clean the yard.
The house is neither big nor old, but the location is good. There are people living there, so there is a hint of smoke and fire, and the house is pretty neat.
Li Qiusui came, and Zhao Da led the old gatekeeper couple over to see him.
The blind grandson and grandson came together and called Miss Li Qiusui like the gatekeeper couple.
He was not his servant, so Li Qiu Sui was busy asking people to get up, and politely asked if the resident was still used to it. If necessary, just say "you're welcome" and other polite words.
Zhao Da said a few words about what the girl looked like before. Ever since they met, she has been keeping her head down, unable to see clearly her features. However, the grandma who always pays attention to the bad eyesight has just seen from a distance that she is also very agile in her work. I heard that she often takes her family's products to rich families to sell them. I think it must be the fault of the Zhao family for being timid and afraid of strangers. His character should be down-to-earth and generous.
Li Qiusui looked out of the corner of his eye and didn't keep staring at them.
It was already evening when Li Chang'an finished school. Miss Xiao Chu was not at the female teacher's house. Li Qiu Sui was waiting at the house while Zhao Da went to pick him up.
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Hurry and hurry, we didn't get home until it was dark.
After dinner, the family sat around the stone table in the courtyard to cool off as usual.
Li Sanzhu knew that Li Qiusui had been busy looking for books on farming these two days, so he told Li Changan the whole story.
Li Changan finally opened his eyes after reading the book, and suddenly understood the impact of writing a book on his family.
Li Sanzhu glanced at Li Qiu Sui, thinking that he wanted Li Chang'an to write it, so he said: "I heard that the writing is ready. Let's go through the eyes of the court gentlemen first. This will be good for Chang'an and you in the future imperial examination and officialdom. Your eldest brother Kaimeng is late. In fact, he can't read many books, because he is the eldest son and he will inherit most of the family business. It is enough to know two characters. As for Chang Lei, his temperament and thoughts are not on reading and literacy. He is asked to write books. It’s a embarrassment. Xia He and Sui Sui are both girls. They have enough peace and happiness in their lives. Writing a book is too much of a limelight, so there is no need for it. I am just digging in the soil, and I will just grow crops in this life. I can't bear such a name."
Li Chang'an will take the child examination next year and show his face first in front of the officials who are studying. This is a good thing in Li Sanzhu's opinion.
What he said was quite reasonable. Li Changshan, Li Changlei, Xia He and Liu all nodded in agreement.
Li Changan was standing next to Li Qiu Sui. She was sitting on the stone bench, helplessly looking at her fourth brother with her hands spread out.
She alone is no more powerful than the five people over there.
Li Chang'an smiled slightly, and quickly pinched Li Qiu Sui's two buns with pink hairbands. "Sui Sui is right. This book will be written by my eldest brother and my father, and my second brother can also sign it."
Li Sanzhu wanted to speak, but Li Changan said again: "Just like what dad said, if I am responsible for writing books, and if I pass the county and government examinations next year, people will think that I am not worthy of my reputation." You are really capable, there is no reason for people to gossip. Besides, next year will end and I won’t even have time to write a book. Where will I find the time to write a book? Unlike my father and elder brother, I am really good at farming, so I only help when the farming is busy. You can do whatever you want. Do it. When writing a book, you have to squat on the ground every day and at least plant a crop of crops yourself. Otherwise, in the future, people will not know anything about it and wait for others to expose you. "
Li Changan blinked at Li Qiu Sui. Li Qiu Sui's eyes lit up and he didn't care about him pulling his hair.
They kept talking about the benefits that books can bring and how to maximize the benefits. His father and eldest brother didn't care at all. They both wanted to put the credit on Li Changan.
It's just that the family business is getting bigger and bigger, and it is inevitable that there will be bullies like the Zhao family again. There is a great need for capable people to support the facade. There is no doubt that Li Changan, who is the best at reading and seems to be the most promising, is the best candidate.
"Yes, yes, the fourth brother is right. The reputation of a scholar is the most important. He cannot deceive the world! But he is a scholar. He doesn't have time to study. How can he have time to squat in the ground and plant crops? That is the job of dad and eldest brother."
Li Changan added: "In short, this matter is not urgent. My father and eldest brother are both veterans of growing crops. They have written down some of their experiences in raising seedlings on fertile land. It doesn't matter if they are scattered here and there. I will write down whatever comes to mind. In the end, I Help me organize and polish it. I don’t need to impress anyone with my literary talent. Let’s just elaborate on the key points clearly.”
