Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 24
"Persuade... persuade him to raise the price?"

Cui Shi was dumbfounded. When the Zuo Pavilion Master returned to Shulin Zhai, he couldn't even come back to his senses.

"Did I hear wrongly? Fifty dollars to write a letter is a sky-high price. But the owner of the Zuo Library didn't think it was enough and took the initiative to ask Chen Zhi to raise the price?"

After a while, he shook his head, unable to understand at all.

"Even if that amazing calligraphy is really by Chen Zhi, is such a letter really worth fifty dollars, or more?"

Cui Shi, who works hard to make a living every day and earns meager profits with a pen and countless numbers, cannot understand why someone is willing to spend a lot of money to buy things that he doesn't seem to need at all.

This is really due to differences in social status and consumption concepts. When some people can barely meet the necessities of life, they naturally cannot understand those who are willing to spend money on non-necessities or even luxuries.

But it is not luxury that really contributes to social development.

It is inevitable at all times and in all countries.

"I'm really sorry, I only have such a little money on me, please don't blame me, sir."

In the study room, Chen Ting and the others looked at Zuo Yuan with their mouths agape and looked at Zuo Yuan who couldn't stop apologizing to Chen. They almost suspected that they were in a dream.

Who is selling?Who is buying?
"It's okay, as long as it's what you want." Chen Zhi was not polite, put the money away, and comforted Zuo Yuan, who was full of shame.

"Well, there is one more thing I would like to advise you, sir." Zuo Yuan hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, "Fifty dollars and one hundred words is too low. I hope you can increase the price. In fact, if you have any difficulties, you can Open your mouth, Zuo is not talented, but he knows some people..."

"This is just a whim," Chen Zhi shook his head and rejected the proposal, "Mr. Zuo, please come back first."

"In that case, Zuo will take his leave. I'm really ashamed, so ashamed." Zuo Yuan realized that we shouldn't talk to each other, and he was not someone who liked to pester. After saying goodbye, he shook his head and left.

"Is this person coming back again to beg his elder brother to increase the price?" Chen Xi looked at it blankly. He uttered this sentence after a while, and looked at the others. Finally, the family's eyes fell on Chen Zhi, but When he saw the latter, he frowned, sighed and shook his head while looking at the silver in his hand.

"This is not a good phenomenon. The prosperity of the commodity economy, the strong consumer market, and the accelerated currency circulation are certainly beneficial to the economy of the feudal dynasty, but the inflated value of luxury goods often means a change in social atmosphere, which means that the ruling elite and the public The disconnection means the gap between the rich and the poor, and in the feudal economy, it often involves land annexation, which brings many worries."

In the Shulin Studio, Chen Zhi sighed with emotion, with five taels of silver in his hand, with a look of concern for the country and the people.

Zuo Yuan, the master of Zuo Hall, turned around and rummaged through his whole body to collect this money with great difficulty. All of it was given to Chen Zhi. Zuo Yuan was still ashamed and felt that he had taken advantage. Chen Zhi had to eat it. After such a big loss, if Chen Zhihaosheng hadn't comforted him, he might not have been willing to leave.

As soon as the left curator left, Chen Zhi looked at Yinzi, shook his head, sighed, his face full of worry.

This scene fell in the eyes of Chen Fu, Chen Ting and the others, but it made their eyelids twitch and they felt stomachaches.

You are making a lot of money, but you have a look on your face, as if you don't want to make this money at all, not to mention, the person who paid for it still looks guilty, fearing that the money will be less, so I'm going to ask you for a raise. What do you think if you pay the price and let others see it?
"Brother, what's wrong with making money? Why aren't you happy yet?" Chen Xi was still direct and asked what was in his heart.

On the other side, Chen Fu looked at the gambling debt document on the table, and then at the five taels of silver in Chen Zhi's hand. For a moment, he felt like he was in a dream.

"So you made five taels of silver?"

Thinking that just now I was worried about the huge amount of gambling debt of 12 taels, was full of anger at the tricks of several gambling houses, and was confused by the young master's understatement. As a result, I didn't even bother to have a meal, but I had already obtained nearly half of the gambling debt. Okay, looking back at the appearance of the Zuo Pavilion Master, I'm afraid he hasn't given enough. If he had more money, he would definitely continue to give.

"No wonder so many people want to study, or study to make money!"

At this moment, Chen Fu felt that he had found the true meaning of those people's studies.

"Okay, it's not a big deal, no need to make a fuss," Chen Zhi smiled slightly as he faced the shocked looks of his family members, "Do whatever you have to do, have a good meal tonight," as he said that, he glanced at Chen Xi , blinked, "How about it, I said someone is coming to give money, right?" Chen Xi changed his self-blame for the past few days, touched his nose, and laughed.

Chen Ting also felt relaxed and completely relieved.

His mental pressure is really not small. Although Chen Zhi seems to have changed, but as the saying goes, nature is hard to change, which makes people unable to rest assured. Before this, the boss of Chen Zhi's room was Chen Zhi, but he was really worried about his family. The most promising one is Chen Ting, who is ranked second.

In the past few days, his family's house was destroyed, his creditor came to visit, and Chen Zhi got into trouble a few days ago. Chen Ting had been working hard and running around, but with little success. His heartstrings were tense. Until this moment, looking at the piece of silver, he Only then did I feel relieved, and felt like a heavy burden had been lifted off me.

"From now on, this family will truly have a backbone."

Looking at Chen Zhi's indifferent smile, Chen Ting couldn't help but smile.

As for Chen Xi and Chen Man, because of their age, they just felt happy and had hope.Aunt Liu was even more in awe of Chen Zhi, which could be seen from her expression and eyes. She became more cautious, but her eyes also contained joy.

The family laughed and had fun for various reasons. This harmonious atmosphere lasted until Chen Jue arrived at noon.

When Chen Jue came, he noticed the atmosphere in the store and felt a little confused, but he made up his mind to wait and see not far or near, so he didn't ask any more questions. He came here this time to convey the order of the head of the family, Chen Chi.

"Uncle asked me to go to the mansion? What's the matter?" Chen Zhi already had a guess after hearing Chen Jue's purpose, but he still asked.

"It's not something a small person can get involved in." Chen Jue replied cautiously.

Chen Zhi nodded, told his family a few words, and followed Chen Jue on the road.

When we arrived at the Chen Mansion, we saw a familiar scene again. The servants and maids along the way were polite and polite to Chen Zhi. They no longer seemed to be hiding from the plague god, but they were not eager either and were vaguely repulsive.

"Are there any rumors about me in the house again?" Chen Zhi noticed everyone's expressions and judged the general situation, "With Chen Chi's warning, no one took the initiative to cause trouble for me, so they could only use roundabout tactics, just like a general marching outside, and a small People are slandering the palace, so they summoned me today, and the one who can do such a thing is probably Chen Yun."

Chen Zhi thought as he walked, and his thoughts gradually became clearer.

"According to his acting style, he might be looking at me from afar, wanting to see the results of his actions with his own eyes. Unfortunately, he will be disappointed again."

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"Fourth brother is really good at predicting events. He is just like Wuhou and Chenhou in strategizing. As soon as seventh brother came up with the matter of writing letters to the foreign officials, even the uncle couldn't bear it anymore. He immediately called him over and he must be reprimanded. ."

In a small attic in the backyard of Chen's mansion, there were two men standing in front of the window. The younger one was complimenting the people around him with a smile on his face. This man's name was Chen Xuan, who was of the same generation as Chen Zhi. , is the second son of Chen Yue, the sixth eldest son of the Chen family, and ranks tenth in Chen Zhi's generation.

Standing next to Chen Xuan was Chen Yun.

Looking from where the two of them were, they could just see Chen Zhi walking in the courtyard corridor.

Chen Yun smiled coldly, showing that he had everything under control, and said: "What he did is so ridiculous, it has brought shame to the Chen family. I am just trying my best to support the family tradition."

Chen Xuan said with a smile: "Then I'll just wait and see what happens to Seventh Brother."

　Thanks to "Qiu Chanjun", "Ji Dao Emperor XD", "lida is drunk and knows no way back", "Holy Knight Leader", "Obsidian Tail" and "Godlike Miracle" for their rewards!

　　
　
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