Could it be that there are really two words?
I stopped and looked at the rusty iron rod carefully. There was indeed something different about two-thirds of the end of the iron rod.
Because the iron rod is full of rust, under the layers of rust, there is a hollow place. Looking through the hollow gap, there are indeed two characters carved into it.
"What's wrong?" Zhou Yuxi looked at me and stopped, and also stopped and turned around to ask me.
"Come and see if there are any words in it?" I stared at the stick and confirmed to Zhou Yuxi.
Zhou Yuxi heard what I said and came over to look at where I was watching. The two of us just stared at each other.
After a long time, we both said two words in unison: "Tai!"
Yes, there are indeed two characters in the hollow space there, and they are engraved in seal script. Because the font is simple, Zhou Yuxi and I both recognized it. It was indeed "Tai'a" written on it.
"Did you see it too?" I asked subconsciously.
Zhou Yuxi nodded slightly and said seriously: "It should be right. The similarity between seal script and modern characters is quite high, and I have seen the font of seal script in school, so I won't admit it wrong."
That means it’s confirmed. If I could see it myself, I’m still not sure. But if Zhou Yuxi, a top student, also said so, then it would be certain, because I remember that Zhou Yuxi had an elective course in college, which was “Study of Ancient Characters.” and annotation", and she is particularly interested in it and her grades are very good, so the judgment of these two words is basically correct!
In other words, is it really the word Tai'a?
If it really was the word "Tai Ah", it would be too fantasy. My mind was spinning and a bit erratic, because it was too unreal to be true!
why? Because if it says "Tai Ah" in it, and there is a person in history whose weapon is called this name!
And that person is the first emperor in the history of our country - Qin Shihuang!
According to records, Qin Shihuang's sword is called "Tai'a Sword". If it is the same thing, then the iron rod I am holding in my hand is the legendary "Tai'a Sword"?
With this idea in mind, I looked at the iron rod in my hand. If the rust on it was removed, it would indeed look like a sword!
So why is Tai'a sword?
According to historical records, the "Tai'a Sword" was jointly forged by Ou Yezi and Qianjiang during the Spring and Autumn Period. Li Si's "Book of Remonstrance and Expulsion" once described that Qin Shihuang once wore this sword.
Then who is Li Si? Li Si, now a resident of Zhumadian in the Central Plains, was a politician and writer in history and a representative figure of Legalism. He assisted Qin Shihuang in unifying the six countries, formulated etiquette systems for Qin Shihuang, and was later appointed as the prime minister of Qin.
So could his description be wrong? Moreover, it is also recorded in "Historical Records: Biography of Li Si": "The jade your Majesty sends to Kunshan today includes the treasure of Sui Sui, the pearl of the moon, and the sword of Tai'a." This all shows that Qin Shihuang once wore this sword!
But this sword was buried with the First Emperor after his death. How could it appear here?
Looking back, if this sword is really the sword of Qin Shihuang, it would be incredible. The 60,000 yuan spent is really not unfair. If it is true, if it is auctioned on the black market, it is estimated to be several hundred million. There must be no problem!
"Zhou Yuxi, can you tell what era this is from?" I asked Zhou Yuxi as I was also in a hurry and went to the doctor.
After hearing this, Zhou Yuxi was a little confused: "Where can I tell? I only know a little about ancient characters. I guess you need to get it to the history department laboratory of our school to test it for you."
When I heard this, I quickly waved my hand, "No need, I really want to take it. If it's fake, it's okay, but if it's real, I probably won't even see it. Sixty thousand yuan can only be exchanged for a pennant!"
I held this iron rod that looked like the "Tai'a Sword" and fell into deep thought. If this thing is really the legendary "Tai'a", then whether the behavior of the previous uncle can be verified in some way Woolen cloth?
Suddenly, an idea like a fantasy appeared in my mind.
Is it possible that the uncle knows what this thing is? Since this thing belongs to him, he will definitely be able to find the writing on it. How could a person who flips antiques not recognize that this "Tai'a" is Qin Shihuang's sword? ?
Then why did he sell it to me at a low price of 60,000 yuan? So I was wondering if he might have wanted to give it to me on purpose, which is why I was so excited when I asked about this sword.
But it doesn't make sense. Why would he give this to me? Was it just me who asked him and gave it to me because he thought he was destined to me? It doesn’t make sense!
I patted my forehead lightly, I really couldn't understand.
"What's wrong? You bought what you wanted, and you're so happy that you went crazy?" Zhou Yuxi interrupted my train of thought.
I smiled and said without any secret from her: "It's true, this may be the legendary "Tai'a Sword". Aren't you interested?"
"What am I interested in? What I'm interested in right now is that you still owe me 60,000 yuan. When will you pay me back?" Zhou Yuxi said with a smile, with shallow dimples reflected on both sides of her cheeks, which were very beautiful.
"I know, little rich woman, I'll give it to you as soon as I get the money. Don't you understand my character?" I put away the iron rod and said slowly.
After we bought the iron rod, it was getting dark. Since there was still a long way to go, we decided to go back first without continuing to shop.
After still following Zhou Yuxi through two villages, they arrived at Weishui Village where Zhou Yuxi's family lived.
"We're here, it's getting a little dark now. You should go home quickly!" I said, wandering at the entrance of Zhou Yuxi Village.
"I know, but it's getting dark, so where will you stay at night?" Zhou Yuxi also asked.
"How easy it is for me to arrange things alone. After I leave the village, I walk to the city. There are many hotels there. I will stay for one night and then I can go home tomorrow morning." I continued.
"Okay, then if you go back, I will have to wait until school starts before I can find you again." Zhou Yuxi said, with a hint of reluctance in her tone.
Did I feel wrong?
"By the way, I'll pay you some of the money I owe you first, and I'll forward it to you via WeChat later. I'll think of a way later." I said quickly, almost forgetting about it.
Zhou Yuxi laughed softly again and said: "That one who is not in a hurry, you don't have much money now, wait until you have money!"
Thinking about the hospitalization expenses and shopping this time, Zhou Yuxi really helped a lot. Although she said she was a little rich woman, it was a joke, so she must return it to her as soon as possible.
"By the way, I'll give this thing back to you." Zhou Yuxi said again, taking off the "Tianshi natal talisman" from his neck, and then handed it to me and said: "Last time I said I would give it to you when I was discharged from the hospital, I almost forgot. ”
I caressed the yellow paper bag wrapped with red thread. It still had Zhou Yuxi's body temperature on it. It was warm and moist, and it seemed to have a hint of fragrance, but it made me think for a long time.
This is a Cao County pass! But compared with Zhou Yuxi's safety, it doesn't seem that important.
Her four-pillar fate is full of yin. With this east-west zone, I will feel more at ease!
"I'd better leave this with you first. After all, I still owe you money. What if I run away? Keep it as collateral!" I forced it into Zhou Yuxi's hand and said.
"How can this be done..."
Before Zhou Yuxi could finish speaking, I interrupted: "Okay, don't refuse. If you don't take it, I won't be happy!"
Zhou Yuxi bit her red lips with her snow-white teeth, and after a while, she said out of respect for the rare occasion: "Okay, then you must remember to take it back in the future."
"Okay, go back quickly, my family will be worried soon." I said quickly.
After just a few steps, Zhou Yuxi suddenly turned around and asked me loudly: "By the way, Lin Jiu, let me ask you a question. The two times you came to save me, you faced very scary things. You Are you afraid?"
I suddenly fell silent, why did Zhou Yuxi ask me this question, but I still thought about it and replied: "Afraid, but sometimes, when you lose something very important because of fear, fear, just It seems so insignificant!”
After hearing this, Zhou Yuxi nodded heavily. She seemed to be smiling, her smile was sweet and happy, revealing her shallow dimples, which looked so moving under the moonlight.
When will the next time we meet? I sighed silently in my heart.
Zhou Yuxi entered the village, and it was time for me to leave. I was in trouble again. I looked at my phone. It was already past 7 pm. Where could I go back by car? I wanted to stay for one night, so I should go to the town. Just go up there, the distance is really not that close.
I suddenly thought about the exchange meeting in the afternoon. Maybe I can go there. There must be people who don’t go back to stay there at night, so there must be places to stay nearby, and it will be convenient for me to leave the next day!
After making up my mind, I walked over there. Because I had to pass through two villages, the distance was still not close. I could only speed up my pace. Don't wait for me to go. All the stalls over there were closed.
In these old villages in the countryside, people rest very regularly. Generally, after the sun goes down, unless there are some activities in the village, people rarely come out, so at this time, there are very few people outside. Not many people.
Walking through these villages alone, although it doesn't matter during the day, it was already dark now. I was still a little panicked walking alone, and my hand unconsciously placed on the iron rod in my bag.
I mentioned the geographical location of these three villages before. When you leave Zhou Yuxi’s Weishui Village, you will reach the Crock Village next door. After crossing the Crock Village, you will arrive at the Dayang Village next door. These three villages It's on a line.
As I passed through Crock Village and was about to enter Dayang Village, a very noisy sound suddenly reached my ears.
Listening carefully, it sounds like... the sound of gongs and drums. It's almost night. Who would beat gongs and drums at this time? My first reaction was whether there was some activity going on in the village, or some kind of performance.
Just as I was thinking, this burst of sounds appeared at a corner in the village, and I quickly turned my head and looked over.
I didn’t know it until I looked carefully. It was only when I looked carefully that I saw clearly that this was no kind of theatrical performance. It was clearly...a funeral procession!
