Zhang Jiushou said: "Dare to ask my lord, just because Second Master Tang is a respected old man in Dexian County, you conclude that I must have plagiarized the white paper from Zhang Jiushou in the county, is it too arbitrary?" I think so, my lord, we might as well make a bet, how about it. ”

In fact, in the eyes of the people in the county, there is no loophole in the words of Liang County's order, at least in the eyes of most people, they don't believe that a yellow-haired boy can make a blank paper.

Liang Xianling was a little worried: "Above the public court and a place for gambling, this matter must not be allowed." Whether you hand over the papermaking skills or not, if you don't hand over the official, you will have to ask you. ”

Zhang Jiushou said with a smile: "My lord, since you and Second Master Tang have repeatedly said that you have concluded that I stole the craftsmanship from Second Master Tang, and there is no direct evidence to prove it, it is not reasonable for you to take me into custody, and you will be infamous as a foolish official at that time."

And adults, you might as well think about it, today you asked me to hand in this paper-making craft, will Tang Erye sue the Tian family for stealing another day, and will let the Tian family and the Li family hand over their craftsmanship? If you agree to bet with me, it will be good for you, and on the contrary, it will be of great benefit to your political achievements. ”

Liang County Ling just heard the word "political achievements", he was a little moved, he was also thinking in his heart, Zhang Jiushou's words are not unreasonable, if he asked Zhang Jiushou to hand in the papermaking skills today, will the Tian family and the Li family be thinking that it will be their turn to hand in their craftsmanship another day? For a long time, everyone was suspicious of each other, who could guarantee that he would not be stumbled behind his back, after all, the family made a fortune by relying on its unique craftsmanship, if Zhang Jiushou was openly won, the two families would not say anything, but what about the future?

Among them were the Li family, the Li family mainly relied on the technology of shipbuilding to transport goods to make a living, which belonged to the Li family has no relationship, the Tian family as a giant, although the family is entangled, but also they are only businessmen, monopolizing the entire tea and cloth business along the county, not because the ancestor of the Tian family left a good craft of dyeing cloth.

The two families all looked at each other and smiled bitterly, as if Zhang Jiushou's words reached their hearts, Tian Cai'er lowered her head even more, and no one knew what she was thinking.

However, this big beauty lowered her head, and no one would pay attention, and their focus was on the young man in front of him.

The master on the side sighed and said, "The old man is angry, what that kid said is not unreasonable." ”

Liang County ordered: "If you say it, listen to it, and the official will definitely consider it at his discretion." ”

Second Master Tang was about to talk back, but he was glared at fiercely by the master, so he didn't dare to continue to speak.

Zhang Jiushou said: "As we all know, there are indeed only Dexian counties in our neighboring counties that are making paper, but the quality of paper in Dexian is still clear to everyone. ”

Zhang Jiushou took out a pile of paper from his bag and held it on his head for people to see, the pile of paper was yellowish all over, Zhang Jiushou just broke it in half with a light pull, many people present had never seen paper, only a small number of people had seen it, for this kind of paper, they had long been accustomed to it, even if it was a defective product, except for Tang Erye's father-in-law, who could make it?

"This is the best rice paper in Dexian!"

Zhang Jiushou took out the white paper of Jiushoutang from the bag, as soon as he took it out, a discerning person could see the difference between the two kinds of paper, Zhang Jiushou's paper was white and white, not to mention, the paper was even thicker, and there seemed to be a luster on it.

Zhang Jiushou said: "I won't compare myself, lest someone say I'm unfair, since Fang Wenxiang is here, you might as well let Fang Wen Xianggong compare, what he said is always more effective than me." ”

Fang Wen Xianggong in the crowd heard Zhang Jiushou calling himself, and walked out, indeed no one present was more convincing than Fang Wen Xianggong's words, and said: "Boy, everyone said that you offended me, so don't you dare me to yin you today?" ”

Zhang Jiushou said with a smile: "Who doesn't know the name of Qingfeng poet Fang Wen Xianggong, Xianggong has always had clear grievances, and it was indeed the boy Meng Lang a few days ago, and I apologize to Xianggong here." ”

Zhang Jiushou bowed and apologized, Fang Wen Xianggong nodded, Zhang Jiushou, who seemed to forgive, took the two pieces of paper, and compared them carefully, Jiushoutang's paper was white and tough, while the surface of Tang's paper was rough, not even clean, yellowed and wrinkled, and indescribably inferior.

Fang Wenxianggong did not rush to make a conclusion, a pair of eagle eyes stared directly at Zhang Jiushou, Zhang Jiushou was a little stunned, thinking that it was Fang Wenxianggong who was vain in his reputation and was ready to pit himself, Zhang Jiushou faintly had an ominous premonition in his heart.

Seeing Zhang Jiushou's weak appearance, Fang Wen Xianggong suddenly smiled insolently and said, "I want to ask how many taels of silver are you going to sell to our scholars along the county?" ”

Zhang Jiushou replied: "Old man, you haven't made an evaluation yet!" ”

Fang Wen said: "Don't be in a hurry, it's still early anyway!" ”

Zhang Jiushou secretly shouted that it was not good, this damn old man was ready to take his own hands in public, not only Zhang Jiushou could see it, but the entire scholars present saw Fang Wenxianggong's good intentions, and some even shouted loudly: "Xianggong is mighty!" ”

Bai Lan was puzzled, how could she be so decent, Fang Wen Xianggong suddenly asked about the price of the white paper, and said: "Sister, is this Fang Wen Xianggong a show?" ”

Bai Xue covered her mouth and smiled: "People are not stupid, but shrewd, the old minister is ready to use Yang to pit the son, he doesn't make an evaluation, only asks the price, just wants our son to regress and suppress the price of white paper!" ”

Bai Lan suddenly realized and scolded: "What a bad old man, and he said that he forgave the young master, it turned out that he was trying to trap the young master!" ”

Zhang Jiushou smiled bitterly: "At most, twenty pieces of paper are less than a penny, this is my bottom line!" ”

Fang Wenxiang said fairly: "Erwenqian, if you don't agree, I won't be here today." ”

Zhang Jiushou scolded: "Okay, you are a poet of the breeze, if you let you get your wish today, in the future, everyone in the world will only say that you are good, but talk about the smell of copper in my body. Twenty pieces of paper are less than three cents, and we promise that in the future, we will definitely build a bookstore in the county, which will put all kinds of free books for readers to read for free. ”

After hearing this, Fang Wenxiang's beard was cocked, not to mention how excited, his favorite thing was to read, but the price of books was expensive, he couldn't buy them all, if there was a free bookstore, wouldn't this be his lifelong dream?

Fang Wen Xianggong even forgot about everyone at the scene for a moment, and began to fantasize about the lively scene of the future bookstore.

The people cheered, and everyone could see that Tang Erye had lost this lawsuit, no matter what aspect it was, he had lost completely.

The residual heat was not exhausted, but Fang Wen Xianggong was embarrassed and said: "Although I am old, I can still pick up a pen!" ”

This time it was Zhang Jiushou's turn to refuse, and said, "No, no, no!" Speaking of which, I can be considered a reader! I've thought of the words for a long time! ”

At this time, people began to chirp again, all discussing that this arrogant descendant actually rejected the famous Fang Wenxianggong inscription, which is too arrogant!