The crossed scholar

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In the process of processing and production, it is enough for those tobacco farmers to do the first step, which is the step of 'turning yellow', because the processing of tobacco is too simple. ', then you can smoke it!Even if the taste is not good, but the cost is low, it will definitely affect the normal sales of tobacco!

Moreover, Zhu Xiaobao also gave Nineteenth Princess an idea, promulgating a ban, the production and sales of tobacco can only be managed by the government, just like salt, private production and sales are illegal!A 'Tobacco Management Department' was also specially set up, headed by Mr. Wu!In fact, this method is only effective in a short period of time, because if the other princes or other families outside of Princess Island also develop tobacco, they will not be able to control it at all!

"Then what should we do? At that time, we will not have many people here, so we must not be able to compete with those princes!" Princess Nineteen asked a little worried.

"Hehe! Don't worry, this thing is just like wine. It will become more and more picky in the end. Only good quality and taste can last forever! The low-end market is not our main market. Besides, when the development is stable , or to develop in other directions is the right way! Clothing, food, housing, transportation, there are many places to play!" Zhu Xiaobao patted the shoulder of the nineteenth princess very firmly, he has now figured out the rules Generally speaking, as long as it is not too much and there is no one around, the nineteenth princess will not refuse, at most she will give him a resentful look, and most of the time she just pretends not to notice!

What surprised Princess Nineteen was that although Zhu Xiaobao didn't smoke, the purse was also hanging on his waist. It contained not shredded tobacco, but spices, which smelled delicious!

Although it was said that it was going to leave, it was still delayed for more than ten days, because there were too many things to sort out at the beginning stage. This time not only launched shredded tobacco, but also drove the development of many other products and industries, such as It is said that there are workshops specializing in the production of chess and purses, and there are women in this workshop, and several talented women are responsible for designing and making samples.

Many small merchants have also begun to sell tobacco rods and purses. Although the sales of tobacco are strictly controlled, the nineteenth princess will not interfere with these smoking sets and accessories!Some of them are more observant, and even launched ashtrays, which are a necessity at home!Zhu Xiaobao was also greatly moved, it seems that these businessmen's brains are also changing very quickly!He had seen very finely made ashtrays, which cost a fortune!

Zhu Xiaobao is most worried about the two sisters, Yu Shuang and Yuxue. Although these two guys are a bit willful, but the staff is still very good, and Zhu Xiaobao doesn't hate them, so I took the time to visit them. .

I didn't expect that when I saw the two sisters this time, they didn't swallow their clouds and smoke, but scrubbed their teeth desperately with tooth powder. But the yellow on the teeth can't be removed, which makes the two of them a little anxious. They still care about their appearance very much!

"Hehe, are you in a hurry now? I told you a long time ago that smoking is harmful to your health. Now you know, isn't a mouth full of big yellow teeth ugly?" Zhu Xiaobao smiled gloatingly.Sitting in the room of the sisters, there is still a residual smell of cigarettes, which is very uncomfortable!A woman's room shouldn't have this smell!

"Can you control it? I'm not Wu Yue, so it's fine for the two of us not to hate it!" Yu Shuang exclaimed angrily.

Although the yellow can be removed with tooth powder, it can only be a large part. Because the fingers are too thick around the teeth, it can't get out no matter what. Now Yu Xue is helping Yu Xue with a sharpened thin wooden stick. Cream to remove yellow between teeth!

"Well... Xiaobao, please help us. At worst, can we smoke less in the future? We promise to help you if you have anything to do! Help us for Yu Dan's sake!" Yu Xue still didn't Yu Shuang is so tough, the two of them have always been dominated by Yu Shuang!Yu Xue had always agreed with Yu Shuang.In fact, Yu Shuang is more like a man between the two of them.

"Well! Well, then I will help you once. I have agreed. After I help you solve the problem, you two will go back to Lingyue Mountain honestly. You have been here for more than a month! " Zhu Xiaobao thought for a while and said.These two sisters have such a good time here that they can't be driven away!That's why Zhu Xiaobao made such a bad move!

"Well! Well, I'll go back when I go back, what's the big deal!" Although Yu Shuang was still stubborn, she had to give in, but she was used to it, and every time she fought against Zhu Xiaobao, she never got cheap !

"Then it's a deal!" Zhu Xiaobao smiled and nodded, then walked out of the room!He thought he should make a toothbrush...

Zhu Xiaobao strolled around the street leisurely, mainly to check the sales of shredded tobacco.It can be regarded as a private visit in a micro-clothes, he wears very ordinary clothes, and he is not conspicuous when walking on the street. Who told him that he looks ordinary! 77

Now another branch store has opened on Princess Island, and the business of both stores is good. There is an endless stream of people who come to buy shredded tobacco, basically they are servants of rich families, who come to help the owner buy shredded tobacco.It seems that rich people are more willing to enjoy this stuff!

What Zhu Xiaobao didn't expect was that someone on the side of the road had already set up a chess endgame and made money from it!This really surprised Zhu Xiaobao, it's only been a month, how dare you rely on this to make money?What is even more incredible is that he also saw the old apprentice sitting there challenging others' endgame.

What's frustrating is that the old apprentice really can't play against others, and has lost several times in a row. If he picks the red flag and black chess, others can beat him!The angry old apprentice stayed there and refused to leave. He wanted to play again, and he already lost [-] copper coins!

Mu Chunyi next to him was also a little embarrassed, he managed to find time to rest for half a day today, he thought he was going out to play with his senior brother, but he didn't expect this senior brother to be here.Originally, the old apprentice wanted to show off in front of his junior sister, but this time it was good, but it was embarrassing. People around him were talking about it, and some even booed, saying that the old apprentice's chess skills are not good!

Zhu Xiaobao looked at the endgame, although the first few steps were somewhat mysterious, but further down, there are many loopholes, it can be seen that the research is not thorough enough, but it can already bluff people here!

"Who said it? Who said it? I taught him how to play chess. Don't look down on him, okay? Well, I'll come to this game, and I'll bet one or two silver coins. You can bet on the opposite side of me! "Zhu Xiaobao separated from the crowd and shouted domineeringly. Throwing a tael of silver on the street stall was able to deter these people. Taking out a tael of silver all at once is considered a big deal!

"Master!" Mu Chunyi exclaimed in surprise, and the old apprentice stood up with a frustrated face, and followed behind!

"Hehe! Red comes first and black comes first, which one do you choose?" The person who set up the stall was a man in his thirties who looked like a scholar, and he was holding a cigarette stick in his hand.Then he asked calmly, he has earned a lot of money in the past few days because of this mess.No, I even bought the tobacco rod and shredded tobacco, and there is a purse hanging on the tobacco rod, with the word 'win' embroidered on it.This fellow seems to be preparing to become a professional!

"I choose the red one!" Zhu Xiaobao said casually, and then sat down too.The old apprentice graciously brought up his golden tobacco rod, but Zhu Xiaobao waved his hand and refused!I just kept smelling it with my purse.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Xiaobao replaced a pawn of the opponent with a horse as soon as he made a move. This surprised everyone present and whispered.

The other party was also disrupted by Zhu Xiaobao's move. He hadn't disassembled this move yet, so he could only temporarily change the move, but on the surface it still had a huge advantage!

However, after playing less than ten moves, Zhu Xiaobao has already turned from passive to active, and the opponent also started to sweat!

"Hey! It's not enough to take one step and look at three steps. It's too early for you to dare to make money with your skills?" Zhu Xiaobao said shaking his head.

"Uh, I lost! This is a tael of silver!" The other party had already seen that the situation was over, so he couldn't help but took out a tael of silver with a face full of disappointment.Unexpectedly, the opponent's chess moves are extremely weird, and the sword moves eccentrically, which makes him unable to adapt at all!

"Haha! Now that I've come out, I'm here to help the big guys. I'll play blindfolded chess against ten of you at the same time, and you play as I say! If you lose, you don't want your money. If you win, see, a tael of silver! "Zhu Xiaobao shouted arrogantly.

All of a sudden, the atmosphere at the scene became lively, whoring for nothing!If you lose, you don't have to pay, and if you win, you can still earn a tael of silver, so who can't get it, let's talk about one pair of ten, can he count it?Immediately, those who know how to order chess are rushing forward desperately, who doesn't want to earn this tael of silver!

Unexpectedly, just because Zhu Xiaobao made such a fuss, the whole street was alarmed. The soldiers in charge of patrol rushed over and retreated quietly when they saw Zhu Xiaobao, and they were guarding from a distance. Here's to order!

Ten sets of chess were delivered from the flagship store, and the surrounding area was already crowded with people, and some standing behind had already climbed up trees to watch the battle.The old apprentice brought Zhu Xiaobao a cup of tea in a high-spirited manner, and then stood behind Zhu Xiaobao to maintain order. With his kung fu, it is impossible for others to get close...

Chapter 4 Ninety One One Ten

Zhu Xiaobao didn't need to look at it at all, just sat there, and Mu Chun reported the opponent's moves in every chess game, and Zhu Xiaobao responded casually!

"Two into three!"

"Five into four!"

"Che Jiuping Ba!"

"Three into one!"

"..."

Zhu Xiaobao was drinking tea, and said casually, but those people were all scratching their heads, it was really unexpected that Zhu Xiaobao alone could bet faster than ten of them, and now Zhu Xiaobao was waiting for them to make a bet.

Zhu Xiaobao has a set of chess routines, "Left Stacking Cannon", "Golden Hook Cannon", "Blind Dog", "Thirteen Moves of Abandoning a Horse", "Eighteen Fights Along the River"...

Immediately turned the ten people who had been killed on the chessboard on their backs, and it was wonderful. This opened the eyes of these people. It turns out that so many routines can be done on a small chessboard, and they are basically quick kills!

The onlookers felt that their eyes were not enough. Every round was so exciting that they couldn't see it at all!In fact, it's not that Zhu Xiaobao is so good, but that these people are really good, they are all at the level of beginners, so of course it's easy!

"Side Tiger! Kill!"

"The third son returns to the side! Kill!"

"Gaozama! Kill!"

"Two ghosts knock on the door! Kill!"

"Pull out the heart with a big knife! Kill!"

"Iron bolt! Kill!"

In less than a cup of tea, Zhu Xiaobao completed the kill, and none of the ten games of chess could keep the draw, that is, the scholar who set up the stall was the most tenacious, and in the end, there was only one veteran left , In the end, I can only throw the ball and admit defeat!

"Hahahaha! It's all over? Now you know, chess looks simple, but in fact there is a lot of knowledge in it, just like in war, strategizing and winning thousands of miles! It's alright, let's stop here today, you can't win money ! This chess piece is given to you!" Zhu Xiaobao said happily.

In response to everyone's strong request to play ten more games, Zhu Xiaobao bowed his hands and was unwilling to play any more. Playing chess with rookies has no sense of accomplishment at all!

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Zhu Xiaobao left with his two apprentices. Despite his ordinary looks, at this time, people felt a sense of admiration.

Mu Chunyi held Zhu Xiaobao's arm very excitedly, completely subconsciously, she was conquered by Zhu Xiaobao's one-to-ten aura, looking at this master, she was really proud!

"Master! I know those routines too, but I don't have a chance to use them!" The old apprentice also said a little depressed. Zhu Xiaobao has taught the routines, but he just can't use them flexibly!

"It's one thing to learn it, but it's another thing to be able to use it! I'm not talking about you. You are better than me in terms of cultivation, but you still have to study hard when it comes to playing chess! Oh, yes, doing nothing is great." Where's the Venerable? Why aren't you with me?" Zhu Xiaobao is really teaching old apprentices like a master!

"Old man Wuwei went to look for the nineteenth princess today. He's mysterious, and I don't know what's going on?" the old apprentice replied, otherwise he wouldn't have gone outside to play chess with others today!

"Huh? Looking for the Nineteenth Princess? What is this old man doing? From Murong Feng, to Jumei, and then to the Nineteenth Princess! I always think he has some purpose?" Impenetrable, there is an unfathomable feeling!

"He said that the princess is the one chosen by heaven, so he wants to give advice on her cultivation. Maybe she wants to please the nineteenth princess. It's only natural to get free shredded tobacco!" The old apprentice said disapprovingly,

"Isn't he the master of Military Master Murong? He must be the same as the senior brother. He likes to play games in the world. Seeing the outstanding aptitude of the nineteenth princess, he couldn't help but give some advice!" Mu Chunyi said with a smile on the side, because the old apprentice is That's how he followed Zhu Xiaobao!

"Hmm! Maybe it's because I don't understand the behavior of these extraterrestrial masters!" Zhu Xiaobao shook his head, always feeling that something was wrong, but the Great Venerable Wuwei is the head of the Nine Great Venerables, and he is still a figure of righteousness , there should be no problem!

It was originally an impromptu move, but unexpectedly, it brought about a huge sensation. The two shops of the Nineteen Princesses all sold out their chess pieces, and they even ran out of stock, so they had to work overtime to catch up.Moreover, Zhu Xiaobao's reputation has also risen, and he is hailed as a chess master!

"You! You have to make some noise wherever you go! Even chess is sold out now! I don't know how you did it! One pair of ten? You won all!" Seeing the nineteenth princess again, Before Zhu Xiaobao could speak, the Nineteenth Princess shouted angrily.Unexpectedly, when Zhu Xiaobao came, chess became popular here. In fact, not only Princess Island, but also other places have become popular. Many places have established chess clubs, and some have already begun preparations. Chess contest!

"Hehe! How is it? Surprise or surprise? Surprise or surprise? You won't lose from marrying such a husband, right?" Zhu Xiaobao took advantage of the opportunity to wrap his arms around the nineteenth princess's waist and asked with a smile.

Unexpectedly, the nineteenth princess twisted her waist, and she actually broke Zhu Xiaobao's entanglement, and showed a very superb kung fu!

"Huh? Is this the Kung Fu that Venerable Wuwei taught you?" Zhu Xiaobao was taken aback for a moment, then asked.

"Well... no, what he taught me is the mental method, but my kung fu and cultivation level have risen with the tide, and I have improved by leaps and bounds!" The nineteenth princess said a little excitedly, and it was obvious that the nineteenth princess was very grateful to Venerable Wuwei of.

"Oh! He...has no intentions?" Zhu Xiaobao asked hesitantly.

"Hey! What are you thinking? He is the head of the nine venerables, and what he taught me is the most authentic way of thinking. It is only good for me and has no harm! It is... the things he taught cannot be passed on to the outside world!" Ten Princess Nine misunderstood, because Zhu Xiaobao was jealous!Can't help shouting with some resentment.

"Oh! Oh! I understand, I understand. I have no other intentions, just asking!" Zhu Xiaobao also felt that he was too caring, so he nodded quickly and said.

In order to express his apology to the great venerable Wuwei, Zhu Xiaobao asked Mu Chunyi to make only two sets of reading glasses carefully, which made the two great sages very happy, and there is no need to buy a pair of reading glasses It's hard to beat!

Next, Mu Chunyi couldn't stand it anymore, he was very busy with Zhu Xiaobao every time, and now he dragged him to the pigsty, pulled out a handful of bristles, and made his body smell all over.Didn't Zhu Xiaobao agree to help the Yushuang and Yuxue sisters solve the problem of yellow teeth?So I can only make two toothbrushes for them!Are there any chemical fiber brush filaments these days, they can only be processed with pig bristles!

I went to the leather armor workshop to nitrate and dye the bristles, and then I found a few bamboo slices and punched holes in the front part. This kind of punching work can be done by the old apprentice. Steel needles can easily penetrate rows of small holes!Then put the bristles in, pour raw rubber into it and fix it, trim the surface neatly, and a toothbrush is done!

"Master! What is this? What can it be used for?" Mu Chunyi looked at this weird toothbrush and asked in surprise.

"This is called a toothbrush. As the name suggests, it is used to brush teeth and clean the mouth. I was too lazy to do it before, but now because of Yu Shuang and Yu Xue, I have to make a few! Put tooth powder on it, try it!" Zhu Xiaobao said with a smile, feeling that this toothbrush can be made more delicate, but for the time being, it will be like this for now, I just don’t know how the effect will be, so let Mu Chunyi try it first!

Unexpectedly, Mu Chunyi would not come back once he left, Zhu Xiaobao was a little puzzled, could this thing not work, or did he swallow the bristles into his stomach?

Zhu Xiaobao returned to the princess mansion full of doubts, good guy, I didn't expect that Mu Chunyi, Wu Yue and the nineteenth princess were all brushing their teeth hard, and they talked about it from time to time. It can be seen that they are very fond of this new tool. satisfy!

I made three in total, but this time, it's a good thing, the three of them have divided each of them up!Princess Nineteen immediately thought of the business opportunity above, and planned to open a toothbrush workshop again!

"No! Princess, you can manage the shredded tobacco first, and then talk about it. I'm too busy now, so I'll talk about it later, okay!" Zhu Xiaobao hurriedly stopped.The nineteenth princess is so open to money now, she wants to make a fortune from everything!

"Hmph! If you don't help me, I'll do it myself! It's not difficult, Mu Chunyi told me just now!" Princess Nineteen hummed persistently.

Next, the pig was unlucky again. The bristles on its body were almost pulled out. It was a cold day, and the pig's heart was extremely sad...

The leisurely and happy life is finally over, and when the production and sales of shredded tobacco are almost stable, it's time for Zhu Xiaobao to return to Beizirui Country!This made the nineteenth princess feel a little bit sad, as if she lost a backbone all of a sudden!

But Zhu Xiaobao's departure was for the reunion in the future, so the nineteenth princess still endured her reluctance and sent Zhu Xiaobao to the boat with a smile. At the same time, there were two great venerables going back together!Yu Shuang and Yu Xue also followed Zhu Xiaobao's instructions and took the female soldiers back to Lingyue Mountain!

Standing on the bow of the boat, Zhu Xiaobao's mood was a bit complicated, but also a bit dignified. The next thing was the most important thing, he wanted to recover Nanzi Ruiguo as soon as possible!

"The fifth prince wants to regain Nanzirui country, is it because of power, or is it because of the inheritance of the White Tiger Clan?" Suddenly the voice of the great venerable Wuwei sounded from behind, and it was still so understatement!

"All of them! But you must go to the place of inheritance!" Zhu Xiaobao looked back at the great venerable, knowing that he had something to say.

"Hehe! Alright, if you go to the land of inheritance, this old man intends to go with you. I know more about this than anyone else!" Venerable Wuwei said with a faint smile, as if he had a plan in mind.

"Are you going too? You are not a member of the White Tiger clan, what can you do if you go?" Zhu Xiaobao asked in surprise.

"Hehe! Don't worry, I won't hinder you from opening the land of inheritance, on the contrary, I can also guide you in the maze. And I want to find my own chance, a chance to become a martial saint!" Great Venerable Wuwei slightly Said fascinatedly.

"Chance?"

"Correct!"

Chapter 491

Although Zhu Xiaobao could accept the explanation of Venerable Wuwei, he still had some doubts in his heart!Because he was too enthusiastic, he not only pointed out Murong Feng and Jumei, but also made a special trip to point out the nineteenth princess, which is completely different from the general style of the great venerable.Ordinary great venerables are almost alone, and rarely take the initiative to support ordinary people in their eyes!Of course, except for the old apprentice, he is an alternative who has no higher pursuit, just likes to eat, drink and have fun, and doesn't think about making progress!

"Since the great lord is willing to do good deeds, and wants to enter the inheritance land of my white tiger clan, why don't you give me advice? My cultivation is not high, and my martial arts are average?" Zhu Xiaobao asked with a smile seemingly casually. .

"Hehe, the fifth prince is too humble. You are based on the blood of the beast, and you have all kinds of cultivation talents in one body. Where do you need me to guide you? What you lack is hard work! I can't help you with this. !” Great Venerable Wuwei shook his head and smiled slightly.

"Ah! Is this a point of view?" Zhu Xiaobao blushed, he didn't expect him to point out his shortcomings with just one word, yes!I just lack hard work and practice hard, and I am greedy for a comfortable life, but what's wrong with this?

"Hehe, practice is up to the individual! The Fifth Prince must have made his own choice!"

"Well! I see!"

Along the way, Zhu Xiaobao was a little depressed and also a little uneasy. Murong Feng sent letters several times urging him to return to Beizirui Country, but he didn't come back until now. He was worried that Murong Feng would lose his temper!If you have a ghost in your heart, it means that something must be wrong!

This time, the warships and the number of people returning to Beizirui Kingdom were not many, only thirty or so warships, and three thousand female warriors, but there were "black wind and two evil spirits" among them, and the combat power should not be underestimated. Nothing happened, not even a pirate!

Back to Beizirui country, as soon as he landed, Zhu Xiaobao felt that the atmosphere was very strange, and there was no one to greet him?Even his third sister, Yu Qianrou, who took him seriously, didn't show anything.Zhu Rong, the head of the harem, did not come either!

"Don't do it! Don't do it! Don't you take me seriously? Isn't this scene too shabby? I'm still not the fifth prince? Jumei, turn the warship around and let's go back to Princess Island!" Zhu Xiao Bao shouted angrily, although he was a bit playful, this scene was too embarrassing, right?

"Forget it, Master, Military Master Murong and the others may be busy with other things! Let's go back to the mansion first!" Mu Chunyi hurriedly persuaded from the side, which can be regarded as finding a way for Zhu Xiaobao!But she also knew in her heart that this was a bit abnormal, and it must be some kind of scheme by Military Master Murong to deal with this master!

Back in the mansion, the servants and guards were very happy.Especially the four elders of the Du family have long been eager to try, and this time they will start producing new products again.They are already ready!Zhu Xiaobao brought back a lot of tobacco leaves this time, and they are all preparing to go here for the second step of processing and production. He has not grown tobacco here yet, so he can only bring a batch back from Princess Island first!

On the second day, Zhu Xiaobao began to arrange production and processing non-stop, and at the same time sent people to delineate the tobacco planting area, but he didn't expect that Murong Feng had already delineated it half a month ago, and at the same time arranged the personnel The filming is finished, and the tobacco saplings sent back have already been planted!

After working hard for three days, Zhu Xiaobao's shredded tobacco was produced, but Murong Feng still didn't show up.Zhu Xiaobao couldn't bear it any longer, and wanted to run to the palace to meet his own sister!

When Yu Qianrou saw Zhu Xiaobao, although she still had dissatisfaction on her face, she was very happy in her heart!She was really afraid that Zhu Xiaobao would be angry, and now it seems that this guy's ability to bear it is quite strong!

"See Your Majesty, Xiaobao is being polite here!" Zhu Xiaobao pretended to be a monarch and minister, but he looked at Yu Qianrou with a smile.

"Come on, don't come here! I heard that you plan to marry the nineteenth princess, and you plan to let her develop here?" Yu Qianrou waved her hand contemptuously. Zhu Xiaobao's salute is ever-changing. Informal, and without the respect and humility of other ministers!

"Yes, yes, I brought you back a sister-in-law, you should be satisfied, right?" Zhu Xiaobao nodded quickly and said.

"Okay, then let her stay in the harem, so that she can learn from Zhu Rong, so that she doesn't know any rules!" Yu Qianrou said lightly.

"Ah? No, no, sister! I promised her to be the queen! See if you can give me the title of emperor, and you will continue to rule..." Zhu Xiaobao said in a very embarrassed way.

"Presumptuous! What does it mean to have the title of emperor? Is it child's play for you to be the emperor? And let me tell you, Yu Xiaobao, even if you want to be the emperor now, I don't agree with it! I don't care about everything all day long, I don't worry You can govern this country well!" Yu Qianrou slapped the table and shouted angrily.

"Ah? I thought you would be very happy! Forget it, I'll go back and be a son-in-law!" Zhu Xiaobao said indifferently.