Anecdotes of the day are things that happened recently. And they are all things that ordinary people are interested in. Kind of like modern day headlines.
A famous storyteller is Chen Taizu's Southern Expedition, which tells the story of the founding emperor of the Chen Dynasty, He Chang's Southern Expedition. Of course, there are many exaggerated scenes added to it, such as the force of the Thousand Jin Gate, the battle for three days and three nights, the defeat of 5,000 soldiers by 100,000 and other legends to set off Chen Taizu's bravery and invincibility.
Of course, there are also some recent court anecdotes, such as the son of a certain minister marrying the daughter of a certain minister, or what kind of major case a certain county magistrate or governor solved, what kind of vicious thief was caught, etc.
Today the storyteller is telling an anecdote about the imperial court, and it happened just a month ago.
For many people who have lived in counties, prefectures, or even villages all their lives, being able to hear about important and interesting events in the court from storytellers also broadens their horizons.
It is also a pleasant thing to come back to the village and gather with some friends, and when the wine is flowing, these anecdotes can be used as conversation materials.
Zhao Cheng took a sip of Phoenix Dancong Tea and felt that the taste was just average. However, An Dongjun definitely left a fragrance on his lips and teeth, and kept praising: "This tea is good!"
At this time, the storyteller happened to be at the rest stall, fanning himself with a fan and holding a tea bowl to moisten his throat. The tea guests around shouted: "Sir, please tell me another anecdote about the imperial court, so that I can open my eyes!"
"Yes! Tell me a story about Baige Laohua Pavilion to celebrate your birthday!"
The storyteller smiled and said: "The birthday party at Baige Laohua Pavilion happened half a year ago, so it is not news. What I am going to talk about next, but what happened just a month ago, is not the same as that of Baige Laohuating. It’s related to Mr. Ge.”
The storyteller clapped his hands and the teahouse suddenly became quiet.
"By the way, a strange thing happened in Shangjing a month ago."
"But there is a name for being a double hero. Lady Jin keeps her husband's integrity, and Jin Qiaoer sells her writing to pay off her debts."
"It is said that there was a veteran named Jin San in Shangjing. He also accompanied Taizu in the southern and northern wars, and also followed the late emperor to pacify the Central Plains. Later, when he was old and frail, and the hero was dying, he retired from the army and settled in Shangjing. Home."
"Jin San is a veteran and has no life skills. In addition, he is extravagant, so he lives in poverty."
"But he also had a family to support. He heard that doing business was profitable, so he collected some money from his neighbors and went to the south to sell a batch of goods, which he planned to transport to Beijing by water."
"He only knows how to make money by doing business, but he doesn't know the risks along the way. There are strong winds and surges in the world, and losses are common, but he was caught up by Jin San."
"He bought a batch of medicinal materials from the south. He was supposed to sell them for a big price, but when the boat reached Laohu Gorge, it accidentally hit a rock and no one on the boat died!"
"The news spread to the family, pitiful for his widow and her two-year-old daughter. You can imagine the hardship of life."
"It stands to reason that Jin San's parents died young, and Mrs. Jin is only in her early thirties and still has some beauty. As long as she takes the children and remarries, her life should be able to survive."
"But this lady Jin was so determined that she rejected the matchmaker who came to talk to her. She said that Jin San died in the belly of fish and shrimp for her and the child, so she was willing to keep his integrity and never marry."
"This defense lasts for eleven years. Everyone!"
The storyteller knocked on the table: "I have a few acres of thin fields in the countryside. I work day and night and can barely make ends meet."
"That golden lady has neither land nor any leftover wealth, and she is even more helpless. Not only does she have to make money, but she also has to take care of her two-year-old daughter. How difficult it must be!"
Teagoers in the teahouse also lamented that it was easier for poor people to empathize and sympathize with the weak who had the same fate as themselves.
"She is a woman, so she can only do some sewing, mending, and washing to support her family."
"It's a pity that fate is unfair. After ten years, Mrs. Jin finally became ill from overwork and became bedridden."
"At this time, the daughter she brought up so hard, Jin Qiaoer, is only twelve years old. She has not yet reached the age to start a family, and she has not been married. The usual food and clothing are not enough, so how can she have money to treat her mother's illness?"
Hearing this, sighs came one after another in the teahouse. Because these tea guests know that similar things happen around them. When life forces her to do this, Jin Qiaoer has only one option left, which is to become a prostitute.
The storyteller took a sip from the tea bowl, opened the fan, shook it and continued: "Fortunately, Jin Qiaoer also grew up in bitter water. She is proficient in knitting and knitting. In her spare time, she also practiced good calligraphy." .”
"After Mrs. Jin fell ill, Jin Qiaoer took the initiative to take on the housework. Not only did she have to make money, but she also had to serve her bedridden mother. It was very hard."
"Even though Jin Qiaoer took care of her without even taking care of her, Mrs. Jin still passed away a year later."
"After losing her father at a young age and her mother at a young age, Jin Qiaoer, who was only thirteen years old, went through the funeral process and announced to all her neighbors that she would definitely pay back all the money her father borrowed and the money her mother borrowed for medical treatment, so she Start selling words to pay off debts!”
"A little girl has learned calligraphy for several years. No matter how good her writing is, how many people are willing to pay a lot of money to buy it?" The storyteller shook his head.
"But this matter accidentally reached the ears of Mr. Bai Ge. Mr. Bai Ge is a kind-hearted person. He is the master of the stars in the sky who has descended to earth, so he is the most indifferent to human suffering."
"So Mr. Bai Ge personally came to the door with pen and ink, and put four big characters on the lintel of the Jin family: One School, Two Heroes!"
I don't know which tea guest shouted "Okay!" Suddenly the teahouse burst into warm applause and cheers.
Even Zhao Cheng had to admit that Mr. Bai Ge's way of handling things was very appropriate.
First of all, he did not directly forgive Jin Qiaoer's debts, nor did he directly give a large amount of money to improve Jin Qiaoer's life.
Because if you do that, it will only help temporarily.
But when there was Mr. Bai Ge's inscription on the lintel, everything changed.
It can be said that with this inscription, the little girl's calligraphy can be sold for a higher price, and people who beg the little girl to write are flocking to it. Some people even frame the little girl’s calligraphy and use it as a calligraphy treasure.
What's more, no matter what difficulties the little girl encounters in the future, people will be willing to help her. This is obviously much better than giving her money.
After drinking all the tea and eating all the dried fruits, An Dongjun was still reluctant to leave.
"Baige Lao is truly the pillar of the imperial court! He is truly a role model for our generation!" An Dongjun shouted excitedly, clapping the table.
