203. Studying Things to Gain Knowledge: Light Industry Innovation Starting with Sugar (Part 1) (Page 1/2)

However, it is extremely difficult to change the imperial examination rules.

Even if the examination of "Maoshixu" is banned only in Henan Province temporarily, it is still very unrealistic!

Pei Jian and others were very supportive and kept saying "Brother, you are awesome".

But in fact, a group of people are not confident.

Before leaving.

Yan Siyuan couldn't help himself and asked anxiously, "Can you really do it? It's not that I don't believe you, but to be honest, I can't think of any possibility of success."

You know, that’s the imperial examination!

How can the rules be changed at will because of the power of one person?

Upon hearing this, the others all looked at Cui Xian.

Cui Xian smiled and said, "Just wait and see. You will get the answer in a few days."

He carried himself with ease and confidence.

This made Yan Siyuan, Su Qi and others' hearts beat inexplicably -

Although it still seems impossible intellectually, but, what if? !

On the way out of Cui's house.

Pei Jian sighed softly and looked at Zhuang Jin, Li Heyu and Gao Qi: "I originally thought that since we have passed the examination to become scholars, we can finally support Brother Xian."

"As a result, my goodness, what Brother Xian wants to do is getting more and more fierce."

Now they have passed the examination to become scholars and have entered Kaifeng Prefecture School.

But it seems a little bit not enough?

But there is no way, because they have become Xian Di's elder brothers.

I want to do big things, and as the big brother, how can I not support you?

Li Heyu smiled and said, "Brothers, you still have to work hard."

Under the moon.

The four young men laughed and walked towards Kaifeng Prefecture School.

The four shadows were stretched very long.

That night, the group of people who listened to Cui Xian's speech were so excited that they couldn't sleep well.

Especially the old Cui family.

She firmly believed that her grandson never spoke empty words!

Moreover, Cui Xian had previously revealed that in addition to debating on stage, developing the Henan Cui family off stage is also a top priority.

The possibility of changing the imperial examination rules most likely lies with the "Henan Cui Family".

To round it off, she, the head of the Cui family, shouldered the responsibility of reforming the imperial examinations in Henan and even in Daliang!

therefore.

Old Cui, who was so excited that she couldn't sleep well all night, got up early and planned to take Xiange'er to do "market research".

But what made Mrs. Cui angry was.

As soon as she got up, she heard a commotion outside the courtyard gate.

Because the noise was so loud, the whole family was woken up one after another and came out to check what was going on.

Then I saw that outside the Cui family’s gate was a mess.

All kinds of rotten vegetable leaves, branches, feces, etc. were scattered everywhere.

Shocking words such as "Jing thief" and "Cui Xian should die" were written on the gate and the wall.

Several burly men were pinning five or six old scholars to the ground and scolding them angrily.

Although it was still early, it still attracted many neighbors to watch.

Seeing this scene, Old Cui was so angry that she trembled and shouted angrily: "What are you doing!"

Cui Xian, who followed his grandmother out, also frowned fiercely.

He looked at the group of old Confucian scholars who were being held down, and he knew what was going on - because one of them was the one who had scolded him in the audience yesterday and had not dared to come up to debate.

Are you unable to debate on stage and are you trying to play dirty?

Who is the 'thief'?

When several strong men heard Old Cui's voice, they all looked up and shouted "Boss".

The most muscular middle-aged man with a scar on his face explained in a deep voice, "Boss, we followed your instructions and came to your house this morning to protect you."

"I just happened to see these old guys doing evil outside your house!"

The old scholars who were pinned to the ground were not afraid of being caught on the spot, but instead shouted loudly: "Thief, you should -"

Before the old scholar finished speaking.

Cui Xian raised his eyelids and said bluntly: "Hit him!"

These strong men were the guys of Cui's escort agency. When they heard the young master's order, they naturally followed it.

They were very skilled in fighting and kicking, and when they beat people, they would not cause fatal injuries, but the pain would still make the old scholars cry for mercy.

In the end, Cui Xian didn't call for a stop.

The old Confucians were completely frightened by the beating: "Stop fighting, we are wrong, we will pay you! Pay five taels, no, pay ten taels!"

Cui Xian waved his hand, signaling the strong men to stop.

After those old scholars handed over the money with trembling hands.

He said coldly: "Report to the police."

The old scholar who was beaten black and blue angrily said, "We have already paid compensation, why did you report it to the police?"

Cui Xian glanced at him and said, "What money? Who did you compensate it to? I didn't receive it."

Several old scholars: ???

At this point, they finally panicked.

Even his brain, which had been damaged by reading too many books, finally came to his senses. The young man in front of him was just gentle and humble on the debate stage.

In fact, he is a black-hearted person who is not easy to mess with!

However, it was too late.

Except for the burly middle-aged man with a scar on his face.

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The other strong men took the old Confucian scholars and, led by the brothers Cui Boshan and Cui Zhongyuan, went to the government office to report.

Chen and Lin gritted their teeth and ordered their servants to clean up the mess in front of the door.

Anyone would feel unlucky to experience such a disgusting thing early in the morning!

Old Cui was also angry, but she calmed down, looked at the middle-aged man with a scar on his face, and said, "Dashan, it's a good thing you're here this time."

"You brothers, from now on, you will be responsible for staying by Brother Xian'er's side and protecting him."

Dashan patted his chest when he heard this and said, "Don't worry, Boss. We will definitely protect you, Little Boss!"

He had just finished speaking.

Then he saw a white object flying towards him. Dashan took it subconsciously, and then his eyes widened - it was the ten taels of silver that the old scholars had just paid as compensation.

Cui Xian smiled at him and said, "Brothers, you have worked hard today. Let's share the profits when we get back."

"Also, if you have any reliable heroes around you, eight or ten is not too few, call them all over, and we will never let our brothers suffer any loss."

Ten taels of silver!

That’s ten taels of silver!

The first time he saw Xiao Dongjia, Dashan knew that Xiao Dongjia was someone he could get along with!

If anyone dares to bully the young master in the future, I, Dashan, will be the first to kill him!

Dashan was shouting in his heart with crazy excitement, but he was also worried that the young master would dislike him for being unstable, so he suppressed his excitement and nodded heavily: "Don't worry, young master, I will go back today to find someone! Absolutely reliable!"

Old Mrs. Cui was watching from the side. Far from feeling sorry for the money, she was very appreciative of her grandson's way of "spending money".

You must be generous to the people around you, otherwise why would they work hard for you?

The road Cui Xian is going to take is very dangerous.

Today's old Confucianists coming to cause trouble is just the beginning, and worse situations will only get worse in the future.

The Cui family really needs to form a guard team!

But why do I still feel so aggrieved?

Old Cui looked at the mess at the door of her house, took a deep breath, and said to Cui Xian seriously: "Brother Xian, grandma feels uncomfortable."

"If our family were a noble and aristocratic family today, these old scholars would not dare to come and provoke us no matter how harshly they cursed us behind our backs."

"To put it bluntly, we are still not strong enough."

"Grandmother, remember what you said before. When we develop into the Cui family of Henan, even the voices of opposition will become obedient and docile."

Old Cui's words made Chen, Lin, Cui Yu and Cui Xuan all look over.

Even little Cui Ying was angry!

The eyes of the whole family are filled with frustration and high morale!

Cui Xian smiled at them in a soothing way and said, "To be honest, I feel uncomfortable too. In this case, we don't have to keep it to ourselves. Let's go out."

"Go find a way to become the Cui family of Henan."

ah?

Now, should we just go out and look for it?

Go look for it on the street?

Why does it sound... like a joke!

Even though they were full of fighting spirit, after following Cui Xian out, Old Cui and others still looked a little dizzy.

There's even a bit of a sneaky 'stealing feeling'.

Chen time.

It was just daybreak and the summer heat had not yet risen, but the Zhouqiao Pier was already bustling with people.

The man selling pancakes at the bridgehead had already set up the stove. He put the pancakes on the iron griddle and with a "sizzling" sound, white steam rose up.

The old man at the tea stall next door was carrying a copper kettle to make tea, pouring the boiling water into a coarse porcelain bowl. The tea foam swirled up, and the bitter aroma mixed with the burnt aroma of the pancakes made the early porters drool.

"Make way! Make way!" A fisherman carrying fresh fish squeezed through the crowd.

The grocery market south of the bridge is even more bustling.

The stall owner selling bamboo products shook out the newly woven bamboo sieve, and the potter squatted on the side of the road, knocking on the wine jug with a "ding-dang-dang" sound.

The busiest stalls were the spice stalls - pepper, fennel and cinnamon were piled up like small mountains. The foreign merchants spoke stiff Mandarin and gestured about the prices, which attracted women wearing net scarves to come closer to sniff, and then to cover their noses with handkerchiefs and sneeze.

Cui Xian didn't have breakfast. He bought a few steamed cakes and distributed them to everyone. He ate while strolling around, looking around the morning market.

This made Old Cui and others' hearts beat fast.

Selling pancakes, making tea...how can they look like they are making a lot of money?

Could it be that you want to start a spice business?

But out of trust in Cui Xian, they also felt that this morning market, which could not be more ordinary, was full of "gold nuggets" everywhere.

So this looks like a business opportunity, and that looks like a business opportunity.

So much so that Dashan, the guard who followed the Cui family on his first day of work, kept muttering in his heart: This Dong family looks a bit strange.

Never mind!

Protecting the young master is important!

Dashan suppressed the doubts in his heart, his eyes were as big as copper bells, and all the people who approached the young master's house were under his inspection.

Cui Xian seemed to be wandering aimlessly, but when he walked into the grocery market and smelled a sweet and burnt aroma, he smiled in his heart and said: It's you!

That's the taste of sugar.

It also smells like money and power.