Although Shen Shucheng was born in a poor family, he learned the rules since he was a child, and he didn't say anything when he ate, and Chen Qing was embarrassed to talk while eating.

After eating noodles, Chen Qing said his plan, since he recognized this brother today, and felt that his character was extraordinary, he thought of helping.

"Brother Shen is still used to using my brush, and I don't know if the things I make at home are easy to use or not," Chen Qing said tentatively.

"Ah Qing's craftsmanship is good, that wolf pen is very fond of his brother, I thought that if I met you again, I would definitely buy two more, but I didn't expect to see my brother for more than a month," Shen Shucheng said.

"Brother Shen is used to it, I don't know if my brother has ever learned big characters?" asked Chen Qing.

"I learned it since I was a child, and although I didn't write well, I was praised by my teacher several times," Shen Shucheng said modestly.

"Then Brother Shen can use a long pen that reaches the ground? Is it a big pen that can stand and write directly to the ground?" Chen Qing didn't know what to say, and was a little anxious to describe it with a gesture.

"There has never been a big pen of such length, where did Ah Qing hear it? I don't see students in the academy use it" Shen Shucheng is also known to have dabbled in all kinds of brushes, but he has never heard of anyone who has ever written with such a long pen.

"In two years, it will be the next township test, Brother Shen might as well practice more, and I will give you a gift when I am free, I will definitely help you get the appreciation of nobles" Chen Qing smiled and took a step.

"Brother, what's the best way? Don't tease you as a brother, hurry up and talk to me" Shen Shucheng's eyes lit up, even if he extinguished his opportunistic thoughts, but if he could get to know a nobleman, he would definitely be able to help him, even if he couldn't help, as long as he didn't let others get in the way of his future.

Chen Qingyuan wanted to wait for the pen to be sent before suing him, and he didn't dare to guarantee that the trick would not work, but seeing that Shen Shucheng was already anxious, he had to say first, "I don't guarantee that this method will be successful, but at least it will make you more concerned.

Chen Qing was also a playful master in modern times, and he often went to the park to hang out with his classmates in the summer. Every day, you can see a few elderly people practicing calligraphy with a king-sized brush (some of which are wrapped in sponges) on the park floor, and there are always a crowd of people around to watch, and some calligraphy enthusiasts come up to talk and discuss their experiences.

At that time, it seemed to be a pen and a bucket of water, and a long poem was written on the ground, Chen Qing didn't know how to appreciate it and knew that the writing was really good-looking, and the water traces would dry after a while, and the handwriting could be retained for a while.

The ground of the county is paved with bluestone slabs, and the provincial city must be the same, if you find a flat ground and write some articles, it will attract people to stop and watch, and if you are lucky, you may be able to get the appreciation of the nobles.

Shen Shu's eyes lit up when he listened, although this method was suspicious of showmanship, it was a good opportunity to win a good reputation. Every year before the scientific examination, there are no math students trying their best to attract the attention of the governor, if he can write wonderfully, not only does not appear to be knowledgeable, but can be praised, but also shows the atmosphere and arrogance of poor students.

"If Brother Shen can know the nobleman's travel route in advance and find a dazzling place in advance, he will definitely be able to get his name in one fell swoop. If you don't do too much, you must grasp it well, and don't disclose it to others in advance, just wait for a blockbuster to be humble immediately, so as not to attract hostility and slander" Chen Qing thought deeply, and instilled all kinds of ideas when eating noodles to Shen Shucheng.

Shen Shucheng heard that he was busy probing around, and after seeing that there were no scholars and students on the left and right, he said with peace of mind: "A-Qing's idea is very good, because my brother Yuan disdains to deliberately cause trouble and attract attention like those talents, so I don't have the opportunity to get acquainted with nobles." This method is a solution to my brother's urgent need, not only to attract confidants, but also to show his talents and ambitions."

"The idea is a good idea, as long as you get the right time, you will be able to push Brother Shen in front of the nobles" Chen Qing grinned, if he could really help Shen Shucheng, it would not be in vain for him to call himself a brother.

"Then there is also Lao Aqing who tailors a long pen for his brother, and he will be a generous gift for his brother" Shen Shucheng wanted to bow again, but was held down by Chen Qing before he could get up.

"Even if it's a brother, why thank you, I'll give it to you when I'm done" Chen Qing smiled, this has been talking to the sour scholar for a long time, and even he chewed the words with him.

"Okay, let's meet here, I'll leave a message for the shopkeeper when the time comes, if you come, ask the guy to go to the academy to find me" Shen Shu said worriedly, "It's not that I didn't allow you to go to the academy, but that day you offended Liang Gongzi, and he later lost his temper and said that he wanted you to look good!

Chen Qing was surprised, he didn't expect that guy to hold such a grudge, he didn't do anything, and no one had to force him to buy it, "He loves to be the wronged boss, and he still relies on me?"

Shen Shu heard that Liang Zijun was described as a wronged leader, and couldn't help but be happy, "This description is appropriate, isn't it a wronged leader!" But A-Qing still hid a little, don't talk to him more when you meet, this person is the most resentful, you made him laugh at the students for a long time. But don't worry too much, just forget about it after a while."

"Well, I don't come to the county often on weekdays, and I won't run into him so quickly when I come once in a while, it's always right for me to run away when I see him" Chen Qing thought of something and said.

"I know that you are a measured person, so I won't tell you more," Shen Shucheng said with a smile.

"There is no suitable animal hair at home for the time being, and I still have to weigh the big pen, so the next time I come to the county will be two months later," Chen Qing wanted to wait until the embroidery was completed to send the things together.

"There are still two years left before the next township test, so there is no hurry," Shen Shucheng said.

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This chat was half an hour, and after Chen Qing said goodbye to Shen Shucheng, he went to find Chen Laohan to take a ride back to Qingping Town.

Last time, the hundred sons and thousands of grandchildren heard from the aunt that they sold it at a good price, and the guests were quite satisfied, and they also rewarded an extra penny of silver.

Chen Qing hid the silver coin, and looked at it with satisfaction that there was an extra half tael in it, and when the silk in his hand was embroidered on time, he could get an extra 3 taels of silver.

The county receives more work than the silver given by the town, if according to Chen Qing's hand speed, the work received in the town will get a maximum of 2 taels a year, and they are all small pieces, at most two embroideries a month, and the amount of silver that is time-consuming is also less.

Although it took a long time to take a big job, the rewards were also rich, Chen Qing went home to hide the embroidery first, and then sent money to the eldest uncle. This time, when she came back half an hour early, Ah Bi was quite happy, and Huanhuan handed her brother dinner warm in the pot, and then sat on the low stool and whispered to her brother.

The eldest aunt also knew that winter was coming, and the herbs in the mountains were gone, so she sighed at the last entry. Seeing that winter is coming, there are many places to spend money at home, and the Chinese New Year is the biggest expense. It costs money to buy sacrificial items and prepare a decent Chinese New Year's Eve dinner.

"Ah Qing, you see that the winter is off, and it's not good to stay at home all day long, if you have any work outside, you will receive a subsidy to supplement the family, otherwise I am afraid that this year will not be good. Next year, your brother will have to prepare for the children's examination, which is also a fee, and after the children's examination is completed, our family will have a really good day" The eldest aunt sighed and chattered at the kitchen door.

Chen Qing learned about the imperial examination system today, and he didn't have any hope for Chen Ping, Shen Shucheng passed the children's examination at the age of 10, and was admitted to Xiucai at the age of 12, and even this kind of genius was stuck at the door of the lifter, Chen Ping, a stupid person like Chen Ping, was even tested and tested again and again at the age of 13, I really don't know where the confidence of the eldest uncle came from.

Although he was disdainful in his heart, he honestly promised, "I know, Carpenter Chen's family is going to renovate the old house, and I will ask if I need to hire someone."

When the eldest aunt heard this, she was immediately happy, "Then you will go and ask after eating, so as not to be preempted"

"Well, I heard Sanwazi mention it two days ago, maybe, I'll ask later" Chen Qing lowered his head and continued to eat and drink porridge, no longer paying attention to the eldest uncle.

Miao Rencui saw that her goal had been achieved, and Mei Zizi went back to the house to count the money.

After the beginning of winter, the weather is suddenly cold, the light rain is with ice slag, and the snow will fall soon, Chen Qing turned out the jacket early for his sister to put on, while the weather is not too cold, looking for short-term jobs everywhere, and embroidering at home when there is no work.

Fortunately, the day was postponed for half a month, and I guessed that the eldest aunt couldn't let him be idle, so he refused to take the urgent work, otherwise this embroidery Chen Qing would be able to finish embroidering in a month.

Most of the peasant families leave their work to do in the slack time, building houses in the summer and killing pigs and feasting guests in the winter, but everything can be lively for a few days. The daughter of Uncle Chen's family next door got married, and she also carried the dowry with Chen Qing's help.

Most of the help in the same village does not pay wages, so the short-term jobs that Chen Qing takes are all jobs from other villages, but this farm is mostly labor, so this short-term job is really difficult to find. Unless it's a lot of hard work, no one will pay someone to do it.

After entering the winter solstice, the north wind is cold, every family is hiding in the house in the winter, unless the weather is fine, they are reluctant to come out to wander, even Chen Qing has no work to do, all day long in the home embroidery, but the embroidery is almost completed.

The winter in Qingping Town is not as cold as the weather in the north, and occasionally the snow does not reach the feet at most, but if the people in the house are not burning the kang, they will shiver.

Large families disdain to build a fire kang, at most in the hall to build a warm collapse, the bedroom is a bamboo bed or carved wooden bed, in the house to light a brazier to burn charcoal for heating.

Chen Qing and Chen Bi nestled on the kang all day long, and felt that their buttocks were about to be cocooned.

"Brother, next time stuff less firewood, it's too hot" Chen Bi cocked her buttocks and moved to the kang to sit for a while.

"It'll be cold in a while, and the room can be warmed up by burning more" Chen Qing didn't move, and continued to sit and embroider on the hot kang. He likes to sit on the kang the most, it is hot and even his heart is warm, I remember when I was a child, I envied the people who had the kang the most, and it is said that it is comfortable to sleep on it in winter.

However, at that time, I never got my wish, and now I sleep on it every day, and I think it is most comfortable to sleep on the fire kang in winter.

It's always windy in the past two days, and the cheeks with snowflakes hurt, but Chen Qing is happy, this day the eldest aunt will not suddenly come over to surprise the inspection, and the two of them can embroider with peace of mind if they lock the door.