The clerk was full of thick ink, and he quickly wrote a few big characters on his clothes: I am not from Dongyi.
These characters are beautifully written in official script, which is more popular nowadays. You can see it clearly from a distance.
Cang Ding didn't know how to read, but felt that the words were written well, so he nodded with satisfaction and paid.
The clerk looked at Cang Ding in confusion: "Aren't you wearing it?"
Cang Ding chuckled and said, "If you don't wear it now, you will wear it later."
Cang Ding plans to make a big splash.
Among the Dongyi people, Cang Ding's prestige is not low, because Kong Wu is powerful and he is the strongest man in the tribe.
When it comes to his martial arts, everyone praises him.
Only about his IQ, Cang Ding felt a little regretful.
Everyone thinks that he has brute strength but no IQ.
Therefore, Cang Ding always wants to prove himself.
And now, the chance to prove it has arrived.
As long as he wears this clothes at the Zen Ceremony, the Dongyi people will be amazed. By then, won't he become famous in one fell swoop?
By then, he, Cang Ding, might be known as the third wise man of the Dongyi tribe, right?
The more Cang Ding thought about it, the more beautiful it became. She held the clothes in her arms and went back with a smile.
…………
"Absurd, absolutely ridiculous, I've never heard of anything like this."
In Chunyu's wine shop, a group of Confucian scholars were shouting curses.
They had just heard that tickets for His Majesty's consecration ceremony were sold. This was simply unreasonable. Is there such a reason in the world?
They not only scolded Li Shui and Li Xin, but also Chunyu Yue.
In fact, they mainly criticized Chunyu Yue.
Evil people are certainly hateful, but traitors are even more hateful than evil people.
Confucian scholars in Qi and Lu believed that Chunyu Yue was the traitor.
This person wears the cloak of Confucianism, and all he does is shameless things. He is simply the scum of the scum.
As for why they came to Chunyu Wine Shop to scold him, it was certainly not because the food here was of high quality and low price, definitely not because of this.
The Confucian scholars agreed that they were strong-willed and came to Chunyu Yue's door to scold him on purpose, so as to appear dignified.
These people were eating, drinking, and cursing.
When they were happily scolding, someone suddenly slammed the table and shouted loudly: "Man, what's going on in your wine shop? Why can cats and dogs come in? Don't you care?"
The Confucian scholars were startled. They looked around and wondered: Are there cats and dogs here? Didn't see it...
Immediately afterwards, someone shouted again: "It's just that I wanted to have a drink happily, but unexpectedly I heard a few vicious dogs barking. It was really disappointing."
Confucian scholars, you look at me and I look at you, and they all ask their companions: "Have you seen the dog? Where is this dog? Why didn't I see it?"
Immediately afterwards, someone pointed at the group of Confucian scholars and said, "Man, give them a plate of dog lung soup to replenish their health."
The Confucian scholars finally understood that these people were actually criticizing themselves.
Their blood suddenly surged, their hands and feet were shaking with anger, and some were speechless.
The Confucian scholar looked at the diners around him carefully and became even more angry.
These people were all dressed in the clothes of poor people, and some of them had dust on them.
These people look like lowly people at first glance. They dare to scold Confucian scholars, which is really outrageous.
A Confucian scholar slammed the table and said loudly: "This is really unreasonable! We are..."
Those poor people also slapped the table: "That's bullshit. If you dare to scold Dr. Chunyu, we will never agree."
When the Confucian scholars saw these people rolling up their sleeves as if they were about to take action, they all ran away with their heads in their hands.
After leaving Chunyu Wine Shop, the Confucian scholars became more and more unhappy.
One of the Confucian scholars said: "Chun Yuyue has betrayed Confucianism. Unexpectedly, he learned these ghost ways from nowhere and won the hearts of these poor people."
Another Confucian scholar smiled slightly and said, "Brother, that's wrong. What we call people in Confucianism always refers to people who are literate and have some wealth. We don't want to fight for those untouchables just now."
"Chun Yuyue betrayed Confucianism and could only pick up our leftovers and win over these untouchables. It is really pitiful."
The other Confucian scholars nodded repeatedly: "After listening to what you said, I suddenly felt a lot more comfortable."
These Confucian scholars were not idle after coming out of Chunyu Winery. They walked around the streets and won over many local gentry.
Then they jointly issued a memorial to Ying Zheng.
This memorial said that the ceremony of consecrating Mount Tai is such a sacred thing, how can you sell tickets? Isn't this the best joke in the world?
After the memorial was delivered to Ying Zheng, Ying Zheng called Li Shui, Li Xin, and Chun Yuyue.
Chunyu Yue always had a calm face and a very Buddhist look. It gives the impression that he has seen through the world of mortals and is in love with it.
Ying Zheng asked Li Shui: "What these Confucian scholars said is quite reasonable. Fengchan Taishan is to communicate with heaven, how can you use money to buy tickets?"
Li Shui said: "Excuse me, Your Majesty, what happened to buying tickets with money?"
Li Shui asked confidently, but Ying Zheng was slightly stunned.
Chunyu Yue sighed and thought: Exiled Immortal has already asked me these questions.
Ying Zheng thought for a while and said, "Isn't it just profit-seeking to buy it with money?"
Li Shui said curiously: "May I ask, Your Majesty, what's going on if you are only interested in profit?"
Ying Zheng: "..."
He suddenly felt that he couldn't explain clearly to Li Shui.
He pointed at Li Xin and said, "You tell me."
Li Xin coughed dryly and said to Li Shui: "Your Majesty means that using money to buy tickets to watch the Zen Ceremony is too disrespectful and not high-class at all."
Ying Zheng nodded and thought: Well, that's what I mean.
Li Shui said: "Why is it not solemn if you use money to buy the Zen Ceremony? Do you have to determine who can see the Zen Ceremony and who can't see it according to the title? Does it have to be judged by the court and who can see the Zen Ceremony? ?”
"Money is earned by the hard work of the people. Titles are awarded by the court. If the title is used to determine the list, is it denying the imperial examination?"
Ying Zheng was stunned: "Why are you talking about the imperial examination again?"
Li Shui said: "The imperial examination is a signal from Your Majesty to the people of the world. For some people, it is impossible for some people to live in the merit books and be officials for generations to come."
"As long as someone has outstanding talents, Your Majesty can promote him and let him serve as an official in the court. In this way, those officials will not do evil, and all the people in the world can strive to be the first."
"Now the Zen Ceremony is another signal. I propose to use the method of buying tickets to select the people who watch."
"Some good people must think that I am amassing money. In fact, it is a big mistake. I have been burdened with infamy, and I have sent a signal for our Great Qin: watching the Zen Ceremony is not a monopoly of those officials. As long as If the common people endure hardships and stand hard work, they will one day participate in the prosperous times."
"In this way, these people will see hope. They will no longer be mediocre. They only eat, sleep and give birth to babies all day long."
Ying Zheng smiled: "So, are you really not trying to make money?"
Li Shui coughed dryly: "Of course, it would also be good to replenish the treasury of my Great Qin by the way."
"Since ancient times, emperors have enshrined the throne to worship heaven. There are always some pedantic people who talk about great achievements and the blessings of the people. But I can guarantee that after the end of this ceremony, the people will hope to enshrine it again."
Ying Zheng said doubtfully: "Really?"
Li Shui smiled and said, "If your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can send a few people to investigate openly and covertly afterwards. Then you will naturally know that what I said is true."
Ying Zheng nodded.
Afterwards, Ying Zheng said: "I understand Huai Guzi's words. I want to tell the people in the world that as long as they work hard and do their duty, everything can be used by me."
Li Shui nodded repeatedly: "Exactly. In addition, Guanzhong has almost accepted the way of merchants. But there is still some resistance in other places."
"The land of Qi is rich in fish and salt, and the people here are not too discriminatory towards merchants. We may be able to gain something by using this place as a pilot to promote the ways of merchants. This will be quite helpful in building a fairyland on earth as soon as possible. .”
When Ying Zheng heard the words "Wonderland on Earth", he nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, okay."
So, Li Shui and others came out with smiles.
Chunyu Yue sighed and said with some emotion: "Exiled Immortal, how about I discuss something with you?"
Li Shui said: "Sister-in-law, why do you have to be so polite? Just say it."
Chunyu Yue said: "Can you take me off the list of preparations for the Zen Ceremony?"
Li Shui said with emotion: "My sister-in-law has been busy and worrying about the ceremony for the Zen ceremony, and now he wants to take off his name. How noble and upright this is, how not seeking fame and fortune."
Li Xin also nodded vigorously: "Yes, a person like my sister-in-law is really admirable."
Chunyu Yue: "..."
Once upon a time, Chunyu Yue hoped to be admired by Li Xin.
But now that I finally got it, I feel like that's not the case.
Why do you always feel that...this admiration is mixed with sarcasm?
Chunyu Yue said: "So, you agreed to banish the immortal?"
Li Shui shook his head: "Absolutely not. My sister-in-law doesn't care about fame and fortune, how can we not think about it? Distribution according to work, more reward for more work, is our Great Qin national policy. This rule must not be broken."
Li Xin also said enthusiastically: "I suggest that my sister-in-law's name be ranked first."
Chunyu Yue: "..."
He sighed and said quietly: "I'll tell you the truth. I just feel that this matter is a bit embarrassing and I don't want to show up with you."
Li Shui was slightly startled and said, "How can this be embarrassing? My sister-in-law's words are wrong."
Chunyu Yue didn't bother to argue with him, waved his hand and said, "Just say it, okay?"
Li Shui said: "No."
Chunyu Yue: "..."
Li Xin said with a smile: "As the saying goes, even if ten thousand people go to me, how can my sister-in-law back down even if a thousand people point their fingers?"
Chunyu Yue: "Is this how the words are used?"
He still wanted to argue with these two people, but Li Shui and Li Xin got into wheelchairs and ran away like flying.
Chunyu Yue sighed: "I have a great reputation throughout my life."
…………
The Zen Ceremony has arrived.
On this day, the sky was clear and it was excellent weather.
Starting from early morning, Li Shui, Li Xin and Chun Yuyue commanded thousands of troops and made some arrangements.
Fortunately, these soldiers and horses are well-trained, and after a little training, they will be very handy.
When the sun rose in the east, according to Li Shui's order, the place for the Zen ceremony was sealed.
This place is actually a large flat ground at the foot of Mount Tai, like a large square, naturally suitable for holding large-scale events.
In addition to here, Li Shui also ordered people to guard the mountain roads leading to Mount Tai, including the Yangchang Trail, to ensure the absolute safety of His Majesty and all the officials.
After doing this, let people go.
All officials and citizens who bought tickets brought their tickets and came in through a small temporary door. Wait in the designated area.
These viewers found that their position was actually a bit far away. Looking forward from this place, they could still see the square, but it was not clear enough.
As a result, two vendors came and started selling telescopes.
Needless to say, these two vendors are from Li Shui.
The key point is that the two vendors said while selling: "This is a Chunyu telescope. The price is fair and the quality is high. You can rest assured."
The price of the telescope was very high, which successfully dissuaded many people, but some people still bought it.
If you look at the square with a telescope, it will be very clear.
As a result, two more vendors soon came: "This is a Chunyu telescope. The price is fair and the quality is high. It can be rented for as low as one thousand yuan a day."
audience:"……"
Especially the audience who had just bought telescopes almost cursed.
This is definitely intentional, right?
This time almost everyone rented telescopes.
Of course, Cang Ding is not included among these people.
Cang Ding didn’t bring any money.
Fortunately, he can't read, so his eyesight is pretty good. Even without a telescope, he should be able to see people clearly.
At ten o'clock in the morning, a craftsman with a strong voice walked to the center of the square, raised a loudspeaker and shouted: "The Zen Ceremony begins now."
Then, there was a burst of crackling firecrackers.
The people in Qi were not familiar with firecrackers, and they were suddenly frightened and trembled.
There were tens of thousands of firecrackers, and they went off for half an hour.
It was really deafening. It was like thunder from the sky.
At this moment, all the viewers were sighing in their hearts: Qin Weilielie, what he said is true.
Cang Ding, who had always been confident, suddenly became a little nervous: Qin people can actually control thunder and lightning? This...it might not be easy to kill him.
At this time, someone shouted: "Here we come."
Then, there was a burst of dazzling white light.
It's the armor on the Qin soldiers' bodies, reflecting the sunlight.
These Qin soldiers were carefully selected warriors. They were all tall and handsome in appearance. They walked over in neat steps.
Because they move in unison, thousands of people stepping on the ground are like one person stepping on the ground.
Cang Ding felt as if the footsteps were stepping on his heart.
He felt the earth trembling slightly, and couldn't help but...his palms became sweaty.
