Future library

In terms of facilities, Hongwen Hall feels more like a high school to Cheng Jinzhou, but in terms of its status in the Great Xia Dynasty, it is more like a central cadre preparatory school.

For the aristocratic children who study here, serving as an official in the imperial court is the right path, and going to other counties is tantamount to being assigned. Therefore, most of them are rushing to become Jinshi. If they end up going to other counties to make decisions, Bo County Magistrate, That's embarrassing to see people. However, the number of places in the imperial examinations is limited, and I am not necessarily convinced that my son is smart. Students who are difficult to pass, or gentlemen who have no ambition to study and become officials, often try their hand at astrology. As a minority, they will get the full support of their parents. Every year, one or two Star Warlocks are born in the Hongwen Hall - no matter what their potential is, it is not easy to try their best to become a Star Warlock.

In view of this, when they saw Cheng Jinzhou accompanied by the Star Warlock, not only did some people make understanding expressions, but some even tried to come forward to talk. It is easy to recruit a star warlock to be a teacher, but it is even more difficult to hire a star warlock to accompany you. There are many curious people.

Cheng Jinzhou didn't explain much, and politely responded to the inquiries of several people. They were all children of his own age, and they were dismissed easily, but he remembered a few names.

Shen Cong was only interested in astrology. He led Cheng Jinzhou with excitement, mainly because of the innocent and lovely little girl. After the few people at the door dispersed, he asked in a subtle way: "The three people who are with you today Individuals, family members?”

Probably because he saw that Cheng Jinzhou was still young, he didn't do much to hide it.

Growing up watching movies and TV shows, Cheng Jinzhou had a complete understanding of the types and looks of perverts, and he said flatly: "The younger one is my fiancée."

"The one at the back?"

Cheng Jinzhou snorted and said, "Everything in the front and behind is mine."

Seeing his bad appearance, Shen Cong suddenly became unhappy. He pointed forward angrily and said, "In front is the courtyard where classes are held. Go in by yourself. The class names are written on the wall."

If the playground, track and other places are included, Hongwen Hall is the size of a key middle school.

Cheng Jinzhou stretched his head and looked around. Perhaps Shen Cong felt that his tone was not good, so he added: "There is a class going on inside, be careful. Your professors are no more strict than Class 1 and Class 2."

"Is there any difference?" Cheng Jinzhou seized the opportunity to ask. The capital was not as good as Shaonan, and life could no longer be as comfortable as in the Cheng family private school.

After all, they were all in the Hongwen Hall. Shen Cong couldn't refuse, so he said: "Most of the first class are the children of important officials of the royal family, and most of the second class are the children of the favorite officials of the palace. Naturally, their requirements are different."

Two sentences, but it also makes the matter clear. Cheng Jinzhou didn't want to go to class. He glanced in the direction of the silent classroom and asked, "Why don't you go to class?"

"There are not classes all day long." Shen Cong walked out impatiently, muttering: "Getting engaged so early will waste a lot of opportunities."

Cheng Jinzhou followed two steps forward and said with a smile, "In that case, I don't have to go today."

He never lags behind others when it comes to skipping classes. It's a day to skip a day, and skipping class on a reporting day doesn't feel burdensome at all.

Doing bad things is always easier to unite the masses than doing good things. Shen Cong didn't mind Cheng Jinzhou following him. After leading him back the same way, he got on the carriage, handed over his power as a courtesy, and said goodbye: "I'll go ahead, your Excellency, please do it yourself." .”

Cheng Jinzhou had nowhere to go, and it was hard to find Xiang Xin and others at this moment, so he simply said shamelessly: "Brother Shen, where are you going? Can you take me to the nearest grain store?"

In more than two days, warlock Liu Kuangxing gave him Cheng Yi three times, each time with 40 taels of silver, so there were 120 taels. The books were not exchanged for many days, which made him quite uneasy. As the saying goes, think about defeat before thinking about victory. If one day the library gives up on him for some reason, he will really regret it. It is completely impossible to write a book by memorizing it.

Shen Cong also saw many playboys. He sighed helplessly, made way for him, and said casually: "You just came to the capital today? What are you doing at the grain store?"

Cheng Jinzhou thought for a moment and said half-truthfully, "I study astrology and need to spend some food and so on."

Astrology is his best skill and must be shown to others. The library is his trump card and must never be seen by others.

"Are you a Star Warlock?" Shen Cong's attitude suddenly changed 180 degrees. It was one thing to not be interested in Star Warlock, but it was another thing to be a 13-year-old Star Warlock.

Cheng Jinzhou acted very modestly and said: "I have not been evaluated as a Star Warlock."

"That's amazing." Shen Cong showed the expression that he should have, and his expression was no longer cold and said: "Which star warlock did you take as your disciple? Is the first-level star warlock just now your senior sister?"

As a teacher, there is no reason to accompany his apprentice to school.

Cheng Jinzhou said honestly on this issue: "I learned it myself."

Shen Cong's face changed again, and he said with half suspicion and half contempt: "There is no teacher's guidance in star magic. It's just a blind man touching an elephant. How can you learn it?"

Cheng Jinzhou smiled without saying a word. He had already said what he said, so there was no need to show off too much.

Shen Cong swayed along with the bumps of the carriage. Unable to wait for Cheng Jinzhou's retort, he couldn't help but ask again: "Then you want food, and what starry arts do you practice?"

"Do you know astrology?" Cheng Jinzhou asked first.

"don't know."

"Then how can I explain it to you?" Cheng Jinzhou almost choked Shen Cong to death.

A 17-year-old was considered an adult in the Great Xia Dynasty, and in the 21st century, he was a high school student. Shen Cong was piqued by Cheng Jinzhou. He slapped the fence in front and shouted, "Go to the cross street."

After that, he finally explained: "I have a few slaves who have opened a store on the street. I will take you there to have a look."

The word slave did not come into being only in the Qing Dynasty. In fact, all servants bought by wealthy families were slaves. According to the rules of the imperial court, officials and those with high status are not allowed to engage in business. If ordinary people are used, they are not safe - there are no professional managers to help now, so the nobles of the aristocratic families buy slaves to run the business, which has lasted for hundreds of years Nobles often have to be cultivated from an early age.

Cheng Jinzhou shrugged obediently, while Shen Cong shook his head. In his eyes, Xiao Cheng's strange movements were actually the habits of country people. Xia Jing's gentlemen can always find many faults with these nobles.

The full name of Cross Street is Lion Street. Not long after you leave the inner city gate, you can see the bustling crowd. Compared to the luxurious and elegant streets in the inner city, this place is obviously more civilian-oriented. There are very few buildings with more than two floors on the street. , the guys are busy in short shirts and jackets, and the shopkeeper always has a smile on his face. The clothes are not necessarily as good as the high-end shops in Shaonan, and he often has to greet the customers himself.

Shen Cong fanned himself with his sleeves and said, "This is it. If you want anything, tell Uncle Lin and have it delivered."

He didn't look like he was ready to go out. He looked like a young man who would always close the door and clear the place when entering a shopping mall.

Cheng Jinzhou didn't care. He took out 5 silver ingots from his pocket and said, "Just the cheapest grain. Let's see how much we can buy."

"The price of goods in the capital is less than 20 taels of silver for less than 300 taels of silver. These 50 taels of silver can buy more than 300 shi." Lin Bo is actually less than 50 years old, and he has wrinkles on his face due to exposure to the sun and wind. He spoke very clearly.

Shen Cong shouted: "300 stones of grain? What do you want to do?"

Cheng Jinzhou rubbed his nose and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that prices in Beijing are even cheaper than in Shaonan."

300 shi of grain is 15 tons, which can be loaded into two trucks, which is really a lot.

"It's just that food is cheap." Shen Cong was diverted from the topic by him. Seeing this, Uncle Lin had no choice but to turn around and go to the food store.

Cheng Jinzhou touched his chin and asked again: "Do you have a warehouse or something here? And the Star Warlock's medicine, where can I buy it?"

"I have one at home, what do you want?" Shen Cong stared and said, "You mainly study potions? There seem to be very few such astral warlocks."

The star warlocks that people are most familiar with are those who are good at fighting. They can release fireballs, ice balls, make the ground collapse, and even induce tide and moisture through star magic. The powerful characters among them are even battle-level terminators. In the market On the other hand, the astromancers' own research is often boring, painful and unknown. If the Star Warlock Wang Linghe and the Star Warlock Lu Xu appear at the same time, in most cases, the one who is sought after by the people may be the simple and violent Lu Xu. Of course, the division of the Star Warlocks is not absolute. Most of the serious Star Warlocks have research capabilities. This is also the basis for their rising strength.

However, compared with the direct improvements that studying mathematics and physics and astronomy can bring about, there are very few astrologers who study chemistry, and many of them exist to refine chemical weapons, so they are not within the familiarity range of Shen Cong and others. Inside.

On the one hand, Cheng Jinzhou said he wanted to know more about potions, but on the other hand, he wanted to find a reason to waste food, so he only said: "It's a matter of personal preference."

"What type do you want? Let Bo Lin buy it together."

"Sulfuric acid?" Cheng Jinzhou is a tool to destroy corpses and eliminate traces.

"Acid flow? What kind of animal is that?"

"Acidic and corrosive liquids..." Cheng Jinzhou gestured repeatedly.

God knows whether the comrades of the Daxia Dynasty have defined what acidity is.

Shen Cong rolled his eyes, raised his hand and said, "You'll find out later by asking the court official in the shop."

"Shen's pawnshop?" Cheng Jinzhou reacted immediately. His boat was escorted to the Shen family that day.

"Oh? You know." Shen Cong looked very calm and laughed twice strangely.

Lin Bo quickly walked to the back of the carriage and whispered through the door: "Brother Cong, the matter is done. For 50 taels of silver, we can buy 352 stones of wheat. You can pick up the goods at the West Pier or deliver the goods."

"Can I rent a warehouse at West Pier?" Cheng Jinzhou was still thinking about the Shen family's affairs. Speaking of which, there are quite a few trading houses across the country, but pawnshops are unusual after all. To know such a high-ranking official's son, it is also Not a bad start.

Shen Cong nodded slightly and said: "There are many warehouses at the dock. Uncle Lin, let's go pick up the goods now, and send someone to the shop to ask them for some acid or something. I want to see what tricks you can play."

He still didn't take Cheng Jinzhou seriously. A 17-year-old's sense of superiority when looking at a 13-year-old must be far greater than a 27-year-old looking at a 23-year-old.

"Anything that can corrode things will do." Cheng Jinzhou added, doing a complete show, not to mention that he has to come into contact with chemistry after all. He doesn't care much about the quality of the warehouse. A dozen tons of grain can be used in a hundred thousand words at most. After reading it, the Star Alliance Library is as effective as the Chinese stock market in squeezing assets.

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