The buildings of Putian Station are brightly colored, which is obviously different from the gray Changcheng Station; the specifications of the rice dishes are also different, including salted fish and dried meat. The tableware is exquisite, but the only drawback is that the food is very small. The gentlemen seem to have nothing to eat. These soldiers can only be at the bottom, so they have to go back to the room to eat the grains quietly.
The next day, they left the Great Wall and headed straight for the abandoned city. When passing by Guanyi, they were not disturbed. Entering the abandoned city, several gentlemen got busy: those who measured, laid out, and recorded, to name a few. Zheng Anping and the other four became completely outsiders and could not get involved at all. After being busy for most of the day, Mr. Lu called four people and said: "The city sergeant's residence has a base of thirty to fifty. According to the wishes of the common people, each of them will choose those who are facing the wall to attack and defend." How could Zheng Anping know the secret? , had no choice but to agree: "What Mr. said is certainly true!"
Mr. Lu led the four people to look at the four house foundations and said: "The four of them all have two rooms and five rooms. Only Mr. Zheng can fill the foundation, and the other three sons may only build three rooms." - However, all of them have three rooms. To live in an important place, to be a sergeant, it is only a matter of time. At that time, it is enough to expand a little, and there is no need to choose another place."
All four of them said: “I will take your advice from Mr.
Mr. Lu pointed out that the first house in Nancheng was with Zheng Anping, the first house in Beicheng was with brother Su, and the two houses in the east and west were divided between brother Quan and fourth brother. Zheng Anping asked: "Where does Mr. Cao live?"
Mr. Lu said: "Mr. Cao is not a scholar and cannot live alone. Guan Ling can only live in a private school."
Zheng Anping said: "Mr. Cao, Guan Cheng, how can you have no place to live?"
Mr. Lu said: "Which one has a residence and which one does not have a residence? There is a set rule and it cannot be broken. Mr. Cao has no residence, but he lives in a private school. This is a rule and cannot be ignored." Zheng Anping saw that Mr. Lu's words were categorical, so he did not I was so persistent, and I thought to myself: I hope Mr. Cao is a good person to get along with, otherwise it would be very uncomfortable to live under the same roof.
Mr. Lu took a look at the sky and said, "You guys have no objections. Let's go back and start construction after the money and food are closed." Putting the tools back in the car, a group of people got on the car and returned to the city, rushing to enter before the city gate closed. Great Wall, return to Putianyi. Rest overnight and continue the process the next day. All the gentlemen were discussing the project issues. Zheng Anping and the other four did not understand at all and could only watch on the sidelines. Mr. Lu was very busy and would get off the bus from time to time and transfer to another bus to discuss issues with the corresponding gentleman.
When the bus arrived at Donghongli, Zheng Anping didn't dare to get out of the car, wondering if these weirdos would have questions to ask him. But no one paid any attention to the four of them until they reached the entrance of Juxian Township. The gentlemen got out of the car and hugged Shiluozhuang directly. The car was taken away by some servants. When the four of them saw this, they knew they could leave, but no one could say anything polite. They smiled wryly at each other and left.
When he got home, Zhang Lu was already waiting at the door. When he was about to introduce Zheng Anping to the side room, Zheng Anping said, "Can you cook dinner first? I'm hungry."
Zhang Lu asked strangely: "Is there not enough food?"
Zheng Anping said: "Sir, you are aware that you only have one meal of grain for two days, so how can you not be hungry?"
Zhang Lu said: "Young master, you are being deceived! Since all the gentlemen take two days as their guide, how can they be unprepared?"
Zheng Anping said: "Sir, you are well prepared. He led us into the garden post. The palace is tall and the food utensils are exquisite. There are fish and meat, but not enough millet."
Zhang Lu smiled and said: "The noble way has its shortcomings." Then he lit a fire and cooked porridge. Zheng Anping was helping, and the two of them talked while working. Zheng Anping said: "Mr. Lu and others are concerned about their own work and have not paid any attention to it. But referring to the four foundations, he said, these four are the residences of high scholars. The second and fifth rooms can be built for his son."
Zhang Lu said: "Where do the four houses live?"
Zheng Anping said: "They all face the city wall. Mr. Lu said that those who face the wall can attack and defend well."
Zhang Lu said: "If this is the case, then his actions are commendable! Maybe he can build a small city around the mansion as a means of attack and defense."
Zheng Anping said: "With just the four of us, how can we defend Zongjin City?"
Zhang Lu said: "If a large army invades, we will not be able to defend it, but a few small thieves will be able to do it."
During the conversation, the porridge was ready. Zheng Anping filled a large bowl with it and drank it warmly. His whole body felt warm and his energy doubled. Nai said: "But if you get a porridge, why add fish and meat to it!"
Zhang Lu said: "Young Master, although you are hungry, don't act like a lavish person. You should chew carefully and slowly, and you will find the right way."
Zheng Anping said: "A polite person has a lot of things to pay attention to."
Zhang Lu said: "If you are not polite, it will be difficult to operate in officialdom."
The next day, Mr. Cao Bao came to inform that the five of them would each bring a hundred coins and go to Guanyi tomorrow to prepare for hunting. This time, the five people did not live in the inn, but lived in the city. Zheng Anping did not dare to neglect and informed the other three people one by one. After returning home, he took the time to sort out the halberd.
When we arrived at Juxian Township the next day, in addition to the five people, there was also Mr. Guo. Six people took two cars and went straight to Guanyi. According to Cao Bao's arrangement, the four of them did not bring long halberds, but only hand halberds; they did not bring crossbows, but only used the bows and arrows equipped on the car. This time, they no longer took their time. They drove out of the countryside and drove all the way. In only two hours, they arrived at the gate of Guanyi City.
We got off the car at the foot of the city and parked the same car. The city lord hurried out of the city, followed by a group of parents. When he arrived, he bowed and saluted and said: "I didn't know that all the doctors are here in person. It is a capital crime!"
Cao Bao said: "The memorial day is coming soon, and I have been ordered by the emperor to come here to inspect the hunting and memorial matters."
The city lord said: "Wei Shu and other rural people have never heard of your Majesty's sacrifice. I hope the doctor will tell you and we will prepare."
Cao Bao said: "We are here to help you prepare! We will stay in the city for five days, and you can leave it alone."
The city lord said: "The small town is poor, so it may be difficult to meet the doctor's wishes. May the doctor give you instructions, and we will act accordingly."
Cao Bao said: "I heard that there are many counter-tours in the city. We are willing to stay at the counter-tour and pay according to the value."
Seeing that he could not escape, the city lord said: "In that case, please invite the doctor to enter the city."
The six people got out of the car, entered the city, and first settled at the city lord's mansion. The guests and hosts sat down, and the city lord ordered a sheep to be killed, the meat cooked, and millet cooked to prepare a banquet for the disciples. Cao Bao took off a leather bag from his waist and said: "Here are the names of each household. I hope the city lord will correct them. If they are correct, I can award them to each person and hang them around his waist."
The city lord took the skin bag over with fear and fear, checked it carefully one by one, and finally said: "Everything written is correct, I will award it to you as a concubine."
Cao Bao said: "You can call them in one by one and award them."
The city lord then asked the heads of each family to call the young men and award them with waist badges one by one. This waist badge is exquisitely crafted and very different from the last wooden slip. After the award was finished, Cao Bao said: "Those who wear this belt card are all good people in charge of the city. Be careful not to lose anything. If a strong man does not have a belt card, he must be guaranteed by the person wearing the belt card before he can enter the city for food and lodging." Yes. The city lord bowed his head and said: "City lord, please be careful!"
The city lord returned the greeting and said, "I won't dare to deceive you!"
Cao Bao said: "Five days later, there will be hunting in the fields. Each man can bring three sons and go out of the city to help. Whenever he gets game, he will burn it in the wild and eat it. The sacrifices will also be carried out in the wild!"
Everyone said: "Here!"
After everyone left, a banquet was opened in the hall. Six foreigners received one portion of meat, two portions of millet, and one portion of vegetables. The rest of the parents have one portion of meat, one portion of millet, and one portion of vegetables. Although the food was good, the seasonings were incomplete and the cooking was not refined, so Zheng Anping and the others held their noses and ate some reluctantly.
After the banquet, the city lord led them to a family of rebels. It was said to be a reverse journey, but the house was low, the interior was dark, and there was a faint smell of moisture and mold. Zheng Anping asked: "Are all the merchants from all over the world living on this reverse journey?"
The city lord said: "The arrival of merchants only lasts for three to five days, or even one or two days, as long as they have food and lodging. Moreover, the price of a high-level room must be high, which is taboo for merchants. Therefore, this is the reverse journey in the city." "
Cao Bao explained: "Those merchants are not all wealthy people. Most of them travel far and near with ministers and others in order to have enough to eat."
Zheng Anping said: "If the lintel of the gate is high, will there be no benefit?"
Cao Bao said: "This place is connected in all directions, and there is no wealth. Everyone who lives here is a small businessman, not a big businessman. Even if the lintel of the gate is high, no one may live there."
Zheng Anping didn't quite understand what Cao Bao said. He just felt that this kind of room was too shabby for a traveler. If he wanted to build a traveler, he would have to make it spacious. He asked: "How straight will this journey be in one day?"
The city lord said: "How can I dare to talk about money when the doctor lives? The doctor can just live there."
The host of the reverse journey was an old man, followed by a minor child. The city lord said: "These are the six officials who are assigned to your family. They will serve you well and not to leave any shortage."
The old man shouted repeatedly. I brought straw and quilts and spread them all over the room. The six of them slept in the "Datongpu" at night.
Seeing that the arrangements were well made, the city lord said goodbye and left.
After the city lord left, Mr. Guo came out, asked the old man to sit down, and said, "Have you been full of guests lately?"
The old man said: "Our city is under attack, how can we have any guests? It will be three months without any guests."
Mr. Guo said: "The troops were sent out in October, but it's only been in February so far. How come it's March without any visitors?"
The old man said: "I don't know what the doctor knows, but those merchants are all smart people. They know the arrival of the soldiers a month before the attack, so the guests can't go. If you are old and stupid, you will be trapped in the army."
Mr. Guo said: "If the room is full, how much will the price be?"
The old man said: "The rate is ten cents per night. If you are dining on the road, you will get an extra cent for the meal."
Mr. Guo said: "How many visitors are there now in the city?"
The old man said: "It seems that there is only one family. The one left behind is the butcher from the nearby village."
Mr. Guo said: "Is this the name of the three pigs?"
The old man said: "Does the doctor also know three things about pigs?"
Mr. Guo did not continue, but instead asked: "Is there a butchery industry in the city?"
The old man said: "The butchering of three pigs is a very good workmanship and is worth a lot of money. How can we invite you in this small town? The only place where you can go is to watch the moonlight for a sacrifice."
Mr. Guo said: "Does Zhan San also know about the Yueming Festival?"
The old man said: "All the officials have spread the word, and no one in my hometown knows about it! There are more than three people who want to come to watch the ceremony. It's already early for them to arrive."
Mr. Guo said: "Wild sacrifices are held in Guanyi. What is the state of Guanyi in offering sacrifices?"
The old man said: "One is happy, the other is worried. Those who are happy are hunting and clearing the fields, which will benefit them. Those who are worried are really afraid that they are not well prepared, which will leave the young master worried."
Mr. Guo said: "What can we do in the city?"
The old man said: "How can we make preparations before all the officials have arrived? Now that the officials have arrived, preparations have begun."
