"Young Master is also knowledgeable and eager to learn?"
Li Licheng, who was guarding the store, suppressed the excitement in his heart, walked forward slowly and said with a smile: "Yes, this volume is the "Sanli Yi Zong" written by Cui Lingen, a famous Confucian teacher in Qinghe County, and Cui Shijun. There is no popular biography in Hebei.
The fact that Mr. Lang can recognize them at a glance must be due to his family background."
"I don't know the profound meaning of this book, but I heard my elders in the family say that Cui Shijun's old chapter is vaguely similar to what I see now, so I took the liberty of guessing, but I didn't expect it to be true!"
After hearing Li Licheng's answer, the young man couldn't help but look surprised, and then he couldn't help but said: "Excuse me, does the shop owner have all of this book? How much is the price for it?"
After Li Licheng heard this, he waved his hand and said: "Although Ye is a gorgeous person, there are very few scholars who really know etiquette and justice and are dedicated to it. Lang Jun knows this, and he must be a fellow of the same way. But this book is also a solitary volume in the store.
Please forgive the miser for being so stingy..."
"You, the shopkeeper, are really funny! If you refuse to sell, why do you put the things on display? In such a big city of Ye, there are more than ten thousand shops. Is it possible that besides your shop, no one else sells this book?"
The entourage of the young man next to him was afraid that the young master would be blackmailed by the treacherous shopkeeper because of his eagerness to buy, so he came forward and said angrily.
After all, the young man was so sophisticated that he didn't understand the slave's intention immediately. He just frowned and said, "You don't know how to read, so don't talk nonsense! Cui Lingen was a master of etiquette, but it was a pity that he ran away to Liang Dynasty during the Yanchang period of the old Wei Dynasty and died of old age.
Liang Guo failed to return to the north, and most of his writings were left in Liang. What was passed down to his family in Qinghe is just scraps of paper from previous years. It is almost impossible to visit the entirety of his writings in Yedu, so how can it be full of information?
Common things among shops!”
When the slave heard that the young master was so upright, he was embarrassed and distressed for a while. When Li Licheng heard this, he couldn't help but laugh, clasped his fists towards the young man and said, "Mr. Lang knows a lot about the stories of our predecessors.
It’s really admirable. Although I’m reluctant to sell this book, it’s worth borrowing it. May I ask where your family is? If you don’t mind offending me, I’ll definitely bring the book to visit you in the future!”
The young man was overjoyed when he heard this, and he introduced himself to Li Licheng, regardless of the slave's eyes.
It turned out that this young man's name was Wang Shao, and he came from the Wang family in Taiyuan, a famous family in Bingzhou. His father was named Wang Songnian, and his grandfather Wang Zunye was killed in the Heyin Incident.
Li Licheng listened to the young man's self-introduction and made some calculations in his heart. He knew that these feelings were not from outsiders. No wonder Wang Shao could recognize "Sanli Yi Zong" written by Cui Lingen of Qinghe at a glance, because his mother was born in the Cui family of Qinghe.
, is the daughter of Cui Zhongwen of Qinghe, and Cui Zhongwen is Cui's younger brother. If you think about it this way, this Wang Shao will have to be called a cousin to the King of Taiyuan.
The relationship between the five surnamed families is so complicated. The Wang family in Taiyuan has also been married to the Li family in Longxi for several generations. Li Licheng fished here for more than ten days and finally caught a small fish. Of course, he could not let it escape the hook.
At the moment, it was not appropriate for him to disclose his identity directly, so he lent Wang Shao a volume of "San Rites and Righteous Sect" on the grounds that it was difficult to find a confidant.
This Wang Shao had little experience. Seeing that Li Licheng was so enthusiastic towards him, he was naturally in a good mood. He then asked Li Licheng if he had any other books collected here. When he learned that Li Licheng also collected many classics and historical texts, he couldn't help but wonder.
He was overjoyed and immediately warmly invited Li Licheng to his home.
Li Licheng was extremely happy about this. When he entered, he selected a few volumes of the more precious classics and history books, told Li Tang again, and then left the shop with Wang Shao, heading straight for his home with a few followers.
The Wang family's house in Yecheng is not too big. It looks no different from an ordinary family's house, except that it is clean and tidy inside and outside.
Since there was no front hall in the house, Wang Shao asked Li Licheng to wait for a while inside the door. He hurriedly entered the house to inform his father that a visitor was coming, and then went out to introduce Li Licheng.
The reception hall of the Wang family was also clean and simple. When Wang Shao's father, Wang Songnian, saw Li Licheng coming to the hall, he laughed and said, "Listen to me, Li Jun has some famous works by philosophers?"
Li Licheng saw that Wang Songnian was a little sick and haggard and not very healthy, but after hearing this question, he had no time to ask any more questions and immediately laid out the books he had brought.
"Sure enough, it is indeed the "Sanli Yi Zong"! Haha, Cui Yantong and others often hate to see the wisdom of their predecessors, but unexpectedly, I can see it first! There is actually "The Book of Rites of Da Dai", and the "Jin Dynasty" compiled by Xie Lingyun of the Song Dynasty
Book"……"
Wang Songnian is also a person who loves books. These volumes of classical and historical texts carefully selected by Li Licheng are what he likes. Each volume arouses his amazement, and some thin faces are full of surprises.
After a while, Wang Songnian remembered that he had neglected his guests. He moved his eyes away from the scrolls and apologized to Li Licheng quickly: "I was so happy after what I saw, but I was so unconscious that I neglected my guests. Please forgive me, Mr. Li!"
"What are you talking about! A gentleman from a distinguished family, a certain gentleman, has been famous for a long time. Today I have the honor to come into the hall to ask for advice and say hello. I am really flattered."
Li Licheng was not in a hurry to reveal his identity, and still communicated with Wang and his son as a bookstore owner.
However, not long after they talked, another domestic servant came in and reported that a guest was coming to visit. After seeing the name of the guest, Wang Songnian could only stand up and apologize to Li Licheng, and then asked his son to lead him to the side hall to wait for a while.
.
The Wang family's mansion is not that big. The so-called side halls are just ear rooms next to the central hall, and the sound insulation between them is not very good. Li Licheng and Wang Shao had just entered the house and had just sat down when they heard something coming from the middle hall next door.
The sound of Wang Songnian's conversation with the guests was just not very real.
But not long after, there was a loud conversation in the hall, and Wang Songnian, who had always seemed polite, turned out to be angrily scolding and driving away the guests. After the noise, the hall in Wang's home became quiet again after the guests left.
Wang Shao apologized to Li Licheng with some embarrassment, then got up and hurried into the hall to comfort his father. Li Licheng followed him and came to the door of the middle hall again. As soon as he saw it, he saw a lot of money, silk and medicinal materials scattered in the hall.
Something like that.
"Pick up these dirty things, don't leave anything behind, and send them all to Wei Shou! Although my family is not a wealthy family, we don't need to rely on this villain's gifts to live! Wang Songnian's ambition is too weak, Lu Fei, Li Shu and others will die
Who returns it!"
Wang Songnian still had a look of anger on his face, and he didn't care that Li Licheng was still there. He said bitterly: "Wei accepts Nie's pen, and he is a historian in vain! Now I have Xu Zhicai come to diagnose my old illness, and threaten me from
Of……"
"Aye, please be careful what you say! If you rely on all your relatives and friends to run to the rescue, I will escape from jail. If you offend your Majesty again, I may not be able to fulfill my filial piety forever..."
Seeing that his father was still angry with himself, the young boy Wang Shao hurriedly knelt on the ground and prayed deeply.
After Wang Songnian heard this, he sighed again, caressing the back of his son in front of his knees and remained silent.
Li Licheng stood by the door, his thoughts flowing in his heart. Although he had not been in Yecheng for a long time, he happened to know the personal matter that the Wang family and his son were talking about.
Last year, the "Book of Wei" compiled by Wei Shou of the Northern Qi Dynasty was completed, but it was criticized and attacked by many Guandong noble families, saying that his writing was not straight and the revision was filthy history. Gao Yang, the leader of Qi Dynasty, strongly supported Wei Shou's pen.
, more sanctions and punishments were imposed on the Guandong aristocrats who questioned the authority of "Book of Wei". Wang Songnian and what he said were Fan Yang, Lu Fei, Dunqiu and Li Shubian were all punished for this.
Writing a history of a country has always been a very serious matter, especially the "Book of Wei" written by the Northern Qi Dynasty was deeply involved with the Western Wei Dynasty. Although the Western Wei Dynasty could not afford to write history, they were also very concerned about this matter. Moreover, this turmoil
The commotion was quite big, so it was naturally known to the people in Shannan Road.
Li Licheng remembered that when the King of Taiyuan talked about this matter, he also said that the Lord of Qi wanted to use the history compilation to sow discord between the Guandong clans and create disputes and conflicts among them. Now, just watching Wang Songnian talk about Wei Shou, he still hates it.
He looked like he was gritting his teeth, so I guess the effect was very good.
The Wang family and his son were sad for a while before they regained their composure and noticed Li Licheng who had been standing by the door.
"I would like to ask if there are many historical books in Li Jun's collection? Although a certain person's family is poor, he is fortunate to have a few relatives and friends who have rich resources. If there are lonely books in Li Jun's collection, I can also visit them on my behalf.
Buyer."
From the brief conversation before, Wang Songnian also knew a lot about Li Licheng's ability as a bibliophile. Now he specifically asked about the number of historical books in his collection, which showed what he had in mind.
Li Licheng also needed an opportunity to get in touch with these famous old friends in Yecheng. After hearing what Wang Songnian said, he quickly said: "Although I am just a layman in the shop, I also admire the integrity and moral character of the monarch."
.Does revising history mean to destroy history? When I return, I will carefully examine what I have hidden, and I will serve you as a disciple of the Lord!"
Wang Songnian was not surprised that Li Licheng, a merchant, was also aware of these temple disputes. After all, the person who could collect these books was not an ordinary person.
He had been tortured in prison for more than a year for this matter. Not long after he was released, he was pestered by Wei Shou again. He felt helpless in his heart. At this time, he heard that Li Licheng, a businessman who had only met once, was so generous.
Gen Zhi was greatly moved for a moment, and he kindly invited Li Licheng to have a meal at his home, and discussed setting a date to introduce other people from Yedu to come and appreciate Li Licheng's collection of books together.