In addition to this Sizhou Chronicle, there is also a series of annotations on the Thirteen Classics of the Qing Dynasty that Wang Ci and others appreciated. This series of pirated books of the Zhonghua Book Company not only impressed Wang Ci, but even Liu Dalin, who was recognized as the most well-educated in Lingao, also sighed to himself that it was not as good as the Qing people's attainments in primary school.

Zhou Dongtian originally wanted to bring all Tang poems and all Song poems. However, these two volumes are huge, and the Lingao Printing House, which has insufficient lead characters, has not yet typeset Jihua.

Mencius Zhengyi was printed on the paper type of the Zhonghua Book Company edition of the Thirteen Classics of the Qing People's Annotation Series that was shipped this time. As soon as this series of books was sold, many readers rushed to buy it. Some Confucian scholars with limited financial resources bought one, and then saw other reluctance, so they had to keep it for him first and then buy it later.

Cai Shi figured out that these ministers, except for a sour "literary minister", were not interested in this kind of "sage learning". But it was inconvenient for the minister to disobey. Immediately, I selected more than a dozen sets of "novel and interesting" books, and then selected three or four Confucian books. Pushed it over with a small cart. One by one, they were placed on the table.

Several people couldn't wait to pick up the book and flip through it, and the most conspicuous one was, of course, the Four Continents. Because of the map with a number of copperplate prints, the Lingao edition of the Sizhou Chronicles is printed on a 16-page layout with a thick paper cover. Zhang Dai was quick-eyed and the first to pick up the book. Take it in your hand heavily.

I was surprised when I got it; It turns out that the page is facing right. He was stunned;

"Australians are just like Westerners!"

When I opened it, I saw that the pages of this Australian book were arranged horizontally like Westerners, and they were arranged from left to right. It's awkward to look at. Looking at the black and white map again, I only feel that it is extremely fine, and it is delicate within a small size.

The maps of the Four Continents are all based on the revised maps of the 21st century, and because Australia and New Zealand are considered to be the "land of dragons" of the Senate, they have been manipulated on the map, New Zealand has been completely deleted, and Australia has been marked in the wrong place. The terrain is also completely unrealistic.

Because of Fang Yizhi's relationship, Zhang Dai often went in and out of the Catholic Church in Hangzhou. He had seen the Shijie map and globe in the collection, so he didn't have much impact on the Shijie map itself, but he was surprised that the map was drawn more carefully than that of Westerners.

Because Sun Chun, Wen Huai and the others stretched their necks to read, he hastily flipped through it and gave the book to Sun Chun. Pick up another one. But it is also xiangyou open the page, Zhang Dai was slightly surprised in his heart, and then looked at the books he brought, all of them involved Confucianism, all of them were left side pages, from the left xiangyou vertical school, and all kinds of "Australian studies" books were Western style.

"Could it be that this is the meaning of Huayi?" Zhang Dai pondered, put down the Confucian book in his hand and specially selected a "Australian Studies" book, and took a closer look, but it was not a scholarly book, but a story, called the Legend of the Condor Heroes. I flipped through a few pages, but it was about the Southern Song Dynasty, and the writing was half-literate and half-white. The difference between the modern vernacular and the Ming Dynasty vernacular is not too big, and Zhang Dai can roughly understand it. After reading a few pages, I was fascinated.

Ming Dynasty novels are a peak in the history of traditional Chinese novels, but the plots of traditional novels are scattered, the plots are patterned, and many authors have the habit of mixing dialects and singing lyrics. It is far less compact and distinct than modern novels. What's more, the Legend of the Condor Heroes is a masterpiece of modern martial arts novels. Zhang Dai couldn't let go of Hong Kong. When I read that Yan Honglie took a fancy to Bao Xiweak and Song Guan, in order to curry favor with him, he actually framed the two families of Qi and Guo and ruined the two families, and couldn't help but think of the war in Liaodong -- Jianzhou also claimed to be a "Jurchen", and the country name was "Jin,,。 And the current situation in Liaodong is in danger. I couldn't help but sigh and put the book down.

He was a man of pleasure, pursuit, and spiritual pleasure. But he is not a person who is ignorant of the imminent collapse of the Ming Dynasty, and only knows that he is drunk and dreams of death.

As a member of the Restoration Society, Zhang Dai knew the situation of the imperial court and the state of the country clearly from his friends and relatives.

Sun Chun saw that his face was gloomy, and he completely lost his sense of excitement, so he couldn't help asking; "Brother Zongzi... ・・”

"Out of the way." Zhang Dai was reluctant to say "worrying about the country and the people", which was inconsistent with his concept of being free and easy, so he changed his mood and said, "My brother just thought about it." ”

But the book must be read, and he immediately cares for it; "This Condor is a princess."

"The little one understands!" Cai Shi smiled all over his face, "Master, there are two more here, which are the sequels of this book・・・・・・"

"Oh?" Zhang Dai waved the fan, "Wrap it too!" ”

"Yes, sir." Cai Shi made a good deal at once-according to the regulations formulated by Zhao Yinggong, the books sold, the guys had a yard as usual, and the money was accumulated until the end of the month, and the guys divided it equally.

Cai Shi immediately sealed the schoolbag and took out a straw tote bag; The production of Lingao Wood Factory, with dyed straw woven out of the four words "Wanbi Bookstore", is practical and good-looking.

Zhang Dai bought the Condor Trilogy, and looked through other books, only to feel dazzled, a few of which were teaching Western arithmetic, he didn't know much about it, so he was naturally not interested. But a beginner's book on light caught his attention.

The reason why he attracted his attention was not because Zhang Dai had any research on optics, but because Fang Yizhi had always had a strong interest in Western artifacts, and since he got a telescope from John Tong, he has been studying its structural principles, but he has never figured it out.

The so-called Beginner Theory of Light was actually a pamphlet for the popularization of science published in the sixties. It introduces the basic optical knowledge and the principles of various common optical instruments, and is also equipped with many simple illustrations. Zhang Dai planned to buy it and give it to Fang Yizhi to comfort him with the regret of losing the clairvoyant.

I only heard Sun Chun ask; "Where is your master? Where did these books come from, they are really strange books! ”

Cai Shi said respectfully; "My grandfather's surname is Zhao, and he is from Sanshui County, Guangdong. It's a ・・・・・・."

When everyone heard that the boss was a young man, there was a little more respect on their faces. Although the student is a show, he is the "official student" in the county school, and he is a top-notch character in the show

"・・・・・・ this book, many of which I have come from Cantonese, I heard that they are—" he lowered his voice, "I bought them from Australians." ”

Zhang Dai said with a smile; "You kill, although this Australian product is not everywhere in Jiangnan, it is not a rare thing. It's Liaodong ginseng, and it's not still being sold in the pharmacy. This Australian goods still need you to be sneaky. ”

Cai Shi laughed again and again, saying that in addition to getting books directly from Australians, there are also self-printed books from Wanbi Bookstore.

"・・・・・・ those books that brush ◆ are. My grandfather is thinking about how to learn how to print in Australia."

Wu Zhixiang now increasingly believes that this is the place opened by Australians. Seeing that this slave was full of Hangzhou accent, he knew that most of him was a local refuge, and his knowledge was limited, and he couldn't ask anything famous, so he simply kept silent.

Sun Chun said; "How can you count these books, go and get a few more, aren't you afraid that the old man won't be able to spend the money?" Although he is not good-looking and ordinary, his family is also a wealthy Jiangnan family.

Cai Shi responded repeatedly, and hurriedly took the guys to look for books on the shelves again.

While reading and selecting books, Cai Shi said; "A few fathers, my lord has come to greet you."

Everyone was already full of curiosity about this bookstore, but now they heard that the owner greeted them, and they all stood up to greet each other.

After the briefing, Zhao Yinggong soon appeared. This is a tall scholar. Although his face is white and beardless, and his appearance can be called delicate and elegant, his height and physique are similar to those of martial artists in the eyes of Sun Chun and others. In particular, his stride when he walked was incompatible with the Confucian scholars who paid attention to their actions and manners.

Although he is a Cantonese, his face is completely different from that of several Cantonese people he has seen. He wears a scarf and a cyan muslin jacket. It is the work of the rich and educated so-called scholarly sons.

Because the two sides met for the first time and did not have an introducer with identity, they had to send each other a greeting post, humble each other, and then kowtow to each other.

Several people have seen the ceremony one by one. Zhao Yinggong took care of Cai Shi and invited several distinguished guests to the wisteria courtyard to serve tea.

"Brother Tianyi, a few of us today have been admiring Zunyan for a long time, and we have come to visit; The second is to watch this Australian bookstore and listen to Brother Zhao's words. Zhang Dai said.

"Ah, don't dare to be, don't dare to be! But the younger brother is eager for Mr. Rank to give advice! Zhao Yinggong said humbly, and asked diligently;" Please go to the back and serve tea first. ”

At that moment, everyone was led to the Wisteria Book House behind the bookstore. This is Zhao Yinggong's IP room specially arranged to entertain large customers, and the interior decoration is in accordance with the Victorian lounge style. The décor is gorgeous and elegant. The highlight is the large bay window facing the courtyard, which is inlaid with glass panes on three sides and at the top, and stands in it as if you are in a crystal palace.

Outside the bay window, there is a small courtyard decorated in a Western style. There were many flowers, but on top of them was a wisteria - an old thing from an abandoned garden, and it was extremely luxuriant. It's just that now the flowering period has been rounded, leaving only a shelf full of lush greenery. Beneath the wisteria trellis, there is a small marble fountain, dripping with a thin splash of water.

It looks like it's full of coolness.

Before he sat down, Sun Chun praised; "What a cave!"!