The weather on the second day was really unlucky, there was a misty drizzle, to say that this day is also strange, it has reached the height of summer, and it can still rain lightly in Beiping, is it generally not a torrential rain?

He Qiu was secretly surprised in his heart, could it be that now it is the Xiaoice River period that is rumored on the Internet?

He Qiu rarely got up early again, and didn't want to go back to sleep again, so he had to change into civilian clothes and go out of the palace with his apprentice Chen Siwei with an oil-paper umbrella.

There is also a little guy in the palace by his side, how can he be, according to the palace steward, this kid knows the things in Beiping City best, and he can be regarded as a bag to inquire.

Before going out, He Qiu glanced at this little guy named He Neng a few times, this little guy looked extremely clever, but what he had to do next, he was afraid that he was too clever.

He Qiu said to He Neng solemnly: "Let's make three chapters of the law today." ”

He Neng nodded, "Okay, sir, you say." ”

"First, I can't give my name to everything."

"Hmm."

"Second, my name cannot be given in all things."

"Hmm. Well? ”

"Third, I still can't tell my name!"

How can he not touch his head, "Isn't what Mr. said one thing?" ”

He Qiu nodded seriously, "Yes, but important things have to be said three times." ”

How can he be sensible, patted his chest and promised that today's matter will never be revealed.

He Qiu breathed a sigh of relief, and then explained that what he was going to do today was actually not difficult, that is, to find the gunman.

However, there is a slight problem with the content of the writing, and this gunman may not be able to find it.

After explaining his requirements, He Neng's face was a little weird, but he didn't say much.

led them all the way to Beicheng District, and introduced as they went, the bookstore over there focused more on the underground market, which was suitable for spreading some Fengyue novels.

That's right, this time, He Qiu not only had to print "Dream of Red Mansions", but also planned to find someone to write "Golden Vase Plum", and He Qiu kindly provided an outline.

The reason why I came here first is because the big bookstore doesn't have to bother to find it at all, after I came to the door, there is a background of the palace, and the quality of "Dream of Red Mansions" is still there, and I am not afraid that no one will publish it.

But this "Golden Vase Plum" is not easy to get, after all, Fengyue novels are too low-end and gaudy, and there are not many literati involved in this industry.

Speaking of familiarity, He Qiu also secretly spit on He Neng in his heart, this kid looks serious, and he doesn't want to be a sullen slut who often reads Fengyue novels in private.

Here in Beicheng District, compared to the place where the palace is located, the atmosphere of the market is stronger, and along the way, the shouting is endless, Chen Siwei looked at the things sold on the street, and was extremely curious.

He Qiu saw it, and couldn't help but pull him to buy three strings of rock sugar gourds first, one string for each of the three, and then bought him two small playthings and let him play with them in his hands.

Chen Siwei looked very embarrassed, so he could only thank He Qiu seriously.

He Neng first went to the door of a bookstore that looked tattered, inquired around, privately found the owner of the bookstore, used some silver, and asked who often came to this manuscript with the best writing.

The boss gave an address, just in a small temple nearby, the poor scholar's surname is Zhao, claiming to be a descendant of Zhao and Song, and his ancestors are still wide, but now he draws some spring palace pictures on the market, writes some novels, and makes a living from this.

He can come back and say to He Qiuyi, He Qiu thought to himself, isn't this the talent I am looking for!

Immediately let He Neng lead him to the small temple and find someone. He Qiu and Chen Siwei stood outside and waited, anyway, if he didn't come forward, the price could be higher.

How could he enter the temple and find the descendant of Zhao Song, this old Zhao is also in his thirties, he looks kind, but he can't imagine that the novel is written wonderfully.

Speaking of which, He Neng has also read the article written by Lao Zhao, thinking of this, He Neng's heart is a little commotion.

He Neng first chatted with this old Zhao about the Fengyue novel he wrote before, and praised a few words, and Lao Zhao immediately introduced him as a confidant.

When He Neng handed over the outline given by He Qiu to Lao Zhao, Lao Zhao was even more amazed. Such a wonderful story came to the door, if you don't agree, I'm sorry for myself.

Immediately bluntly said that he hoped to be able to create the whole process by himself, since he belonged to the same people, he could also provide illustrations for free, but this pen fee, he was unwilling to buy out, and wanted to get a share.

Lao Zhao mentioned this, how can he not be the master in person, hesitated a few times, said to Lao Zhao to wait, came out of the temple, found He Qiu, and talked about this matter in detail.

He Qiu didn't think there was anything inappropriate, he didn't lack such a little silver, just to have fun, if it could arouse other people's desire to create, add a few books that didn't exist in his previous life, it would be better.

He Qiu also gave his own conditions, "You let him write the first two times, let me see the manuscript, if you can, you will give it to him later, and these conditions are also agreed." ”

He Neng turned around and went back to the temple, and told Lao Zhao the conditions given by He Qiu, if the draft was passed, the profits would be divided between the two sides, and Lao Zhao would respond angrily, and He Neng left him the outline of the first two rounds.

Hearing that Lao Zhao was so confident, He Qiu was very satisfied, thinking that he might be able to appreciate this famous romance novel in the near future, and couldn't help but praise his witty behavior.

The rest of the matter is much simpler, let He Neng take He Qiu and the two to the largest bookstore in Beiping, and hand over the transcribed "Dream of Red Mansions" and the name of Yanwangfu.

He Qiu himself and Chen Siwei walked around the bookstore in front of him with great interest, He Qiu ran to the miscellaneous books first, looked at it, was disappointed, and shook his head again and again.

This is the largest bookstore in Beiping, and there are still very few miscellaneous books in it, either "Three Words and Two Beats", "Dou E's Injustice" and other old small talk books, or Buddhism and Taoist classics, as for the literary works in recent years, the level is really not interesting.

However, there are many imperial examination model texts on the side, not only in the Beiping area, but also in Jiangnan and other places, and they are all within three years.

The printing quality is also excellent, the paper is high-quality rice paper, and the materials are solid.

He Qiu helped Chen Siwei pick and choose a few books, although he didn't understand the imperial examination, but he knew what others picked, as far as he observed, the scholars here bought the most anthologies in the Jiangnan area.

It seems that the style of study and the quality of students in the south of the Yangtze River are indeed much higher than those in other places, and even the students in Beiping like the current literature over there.

If you really only want to take the exam, you don't need to read Jiangnan's articles at all.