"Ri Sheng, reading again."
In the academy cafeteria, Yang Yu and Yong Hongzhong came over carrying dinner plates.
"Well, let's eat while we wait and see if there's any delay."
Li Ang raised his head slightly and said hello, then continued to read the thick book wrapped in anti-fouling paper.
At the same time, he took a spoon and scooped up the eight-treasure soup made from white shrimps, shredded bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, celery, etc. from the bowl and drank it slowly.
It has been a month since the new students were admitted, and I have to say that what the fourth prince Li Hui said that day did make sense - the food in the Xuegong cafeteria is indeed delicious, not inferior to or even better than the best restaurants in Chang'an.
Li Ang felt that he had eaten more than before, and Yong Hongzhong, who was originally thin and frail, had gained a little weight visibly to the naked eye.
"The Taxonomy of Alien Beasts Volume 2 compiled by Dr. Doerr?"
Yang Yu put down the wooden dinner plate, lowered his head and looked up, glanced at the title of the book Li Ang was reading, and asked curiously: "Isn't this the zoology textbook for the second school year?"
"Well, I have roughly read through the first volume, and now I am reading the second volume. There are some very interesting ideas in it."
Li Ang casually said that zoology is an important subject in the academy, and the taxonomy textbook was compiled two hundred and seventy years ago.
Every few or ten years thereafter, new progress will be made in research or errors will be discovered and corrected.
And reprint new textbooks.
Therefore, the full name of this "Taxonomy of Alien Beasts" should be "Gong-level Planning Textbook for Higher Education Courses of the State of Yu"·Recommended Readings in Science Newspapers and Periodicals·For Taming, Demon Hunting, Breeding, Prevention and Control, etc.·Twentieth Anniversary of the Taxonomy of Alien Beasts Seventh edition
The title of this book is so lengthy that it makes me feel guilty.
"What point of view?"
Yang Yu picked up a thick piece of mutton with chopsticks, dipped it in the horseradish vinegar dish, and asked vaguely.
Li Ang said: "The book says that although in the minds of many people, including most officials of the Yu State,
The people of Yu State live in state capitals and towns, protected by the bells of Haotian, and have less contact with exotic beasts. But in fact, alien beasts have had a profound impact on the entire history and the daily lives of the people of Yu State today.
For example, the fifth-level demon [Ground Mole]. This kind of weak monster is born with the ability to release earth magic, has low vision and a keen sense of smell, and feeds on insects.
In the past it was considered rare and insignificant. Even ordinary snakes, wild cats, and night owls can prey on it.
However, after more than ten years of observation and investigation, it has been confirmed that the ground mole prefers to stay in rock formations with rare mineral veins. They spend half their lives digging around in rock formations, looking for rare minerals to return to their nests. They only go to the surface when looking for food.
In the history of the Yu State and the former Sui Dynasty, many mine collapse accidents were probably caused by [Ground Mole Rats].
The theft of gold and silver from the treasury in the late Sui Dynasty, which led to the implication and conviction of thousands of people, is now also suspected to be caused by this monster.
Therefore, in the twenty-sixth edition of "Taxonomy of Alien Beasts", [Ground Mole Rat] will be upgraded from Level 5 to Level 3. In places with mines in various states, cats and dogs must also be raised to drive away the predators. beast. "
"Is there such a thing?" Yang Yu raised his eyebrows and said, "No wonder I saw that some miners carry wooden tags with cat patterns on them. I didn't know that before."
"If you don't get admitted to the academy, you may never know it for the rest of your life."
Li Ang frowned slightly. This "Taxonomy of Alien Beasts" was printed by Academy Publications itself.
The Xuegong Publications Office not only uses engraving technology to print internal teaching materials, but also sells dozens of publications to all states in the Yu Kingdom.
To popularize Neo-Confucianism and prevent superstition;
Those who spread agricultural science and encourage students to teach farming;
To spread news and enlighten people’s wisdom;
Among them, the best-selling and highest-selling publications are similar to story magazines. There are not only real or fabricated stories about people's livelihood, but also completely fictitious short stories, medium stories and even full-length serials. Attracted a huge number of readers.
The storyteller at the Baolai Restaurant in Zhenzhou kept submitting articles to story magazines, hoping that one day he would see his name in the Academy's publications.
However, not all publications can be circulated among the people.
One of the rules of the academy is that the more you know, the greater the danger.
"Taxonomy of Animals Volume One" can barely be found in the libraries of large state capitals, but Volume Two cannot be found and is only circulated within the academy.
And sent it to some officials of the Yu State, non-commissioned officers of the Zhenfu Department, and honorary doctors who were deemed qualified by the Academy to read.
The same is true for other sensitive books involving aliens and magic.
Ordinary people who go out into the wild to track and investigate aliens are likely to have unknown consequences for themselves and the Yu State where they live.
'A strange rat that actively seeks out rare ores...sounds interesting. '
Li Ang narrowed his eyes slightly. During this period, he has been cultivating the silk in his body. Now he can easily lift the solid stone table in the courtyard and draw the three-stone bow in succession.
The strength of the spiritual veins has also reached close to eleven water levels.
But this is not enough. Li Ang can clearly feel that the amount of silver ingots needed to feed is now much larger than before.
A larger quantity and higher quality of minerals are needed in order for the ink to continue to strengthen.
'In the history of the Academy, it took one year for the top five percent of outstanding students to advance from the Sensing Qi Realm to the Hidden Realm.
For the top one percent of students, the time required is half a year. '
Li Ang thought silently, 'Promoting to the Body Hiding Realm is not just as simple as improving the realm, enriching the Qi Sea, and being able to write more talismans and release more spells.
The Academy will open more secret books to outstanding disciples, and even heterogeneous materials in Dongjun Tower. '
Read books, read more books, and understand what is happening to you.
This is Li Ang's current plan.
The possible investigation after Jiao Cheng's disappearance has always been like a string, tightening in Li Ang's heart.
The dignitaries of the Yu State represented by Wannian County and Zhenfusi did not investigate the cause of Jiao Cheng's death.
Doesn't mean others won't explore it.
Why does Jiao Cheng want to explore the tomb of the Sword Immortal? For himself, or for someone else? Will they dig into the underground palace, find the surgical silver wire they used from Di Wu and others under Jiao Cheng, and then contact themselves?
In addition, Cheng Juxiu warned him that there was a slight possibility of assassination.
As well as the potential dangers of Mosi itself - in a while, fine gold materials will be used in kendo courses for disciples to perceive.
Li Ang must figure out what Mo Si is before that, or at least master the method of controlling Mo Si - he doesn't want to let Mo Si come into contact with fine gold and lose control in public at all.
Li Ang stared at the book in trance,
He didn't hear what Yang Yu and Yong Hongzhong were talking about about how unpleasant the medicinal bath after the physical training class was. After this period of practice, Yong Hongzhong's stuttering seemed to be much better.
I don’t know if there are more people of the same age around me, which improves the language environment.
It is also the effect of practice itself.
"What are you talking about?"
At this time, Ji Linglang and Qiu Feng also came over with dinner plates - the two met through the Chang'an Women's Club and recently became good friends.
The dishes they choose are relatively more sophisticated, including Southern dim sum similar to crystal shrimp dumplings.
"Ahem, it's nothing. We were talking about what we should do during this month's vacation."
Yang Yu coughed in embarrassment. Although new students each year had to learn the five skills of Talisman, Technique, Sword, Nian, and Body, no talent meant no talent.
Yang Yu's progress in physical training is worse than many girls in his grade.
The last time the armored soldier was fighting, he was hit on the helmet with a hammer by the female classmate on the opposite side and passed out. The first reaction when I woke up was to raise my hands in surrender.
"Risheng, do you have any plans for the end of this month?"
Thinking of that experience, Yang Yu still blushed with embarrassment and hurriedly changed the topic and asked Li Ang.
"End of the month?"
Li Ang closed the book and thought for a while, there really wasn't much going on recently.
He had already made a stethoscope out of bamboo, wood and metal, but Li Leling's complexion was getting better and better after coming to the Academy, and her cultivation progress was at the forefront of her grade. She felt that she would not be able to use the stethoscope for a while.
"No arrangements. You should continue studying at home, or take a two-day break, right?"
Li Ang rubbed his eyebrows. He didn't live in the academy and could go back to his home in Jinchengfang, Chang'an every evening after school.
In addition, the school will have one or two days off every five days so that students and teachers can go out for activities.
"So hardworking..."
Yang Yu opened his mouth and looked at Yong Hongzhong helplessly.
They didn't know that Li Ang was worried about Mo Si.
Li Ang thought that he was the top scholar in the academy, but due to the limitations of his spiritual talent, his cultivation progress was gradually overtaken by He Fanshuang, Pei Jing and others, so he refused to be angry and worked harder to study.
As a friend, it’s hard to say much.
"Didn't Dr. Su Feng, who teaches us science, say it? Anyone and any job need to combine work and rest, so as to improve efficiency."
Ji Linglang looked at Li Ang and shook her head. She took out four orange paper bills from the pouch tied on her belt and placed them on the table.
"What's this?"
Yang Yu curiously took the bill and glanced at it, and said in surprise: "Zhou Guolai's Jian Yue Theater Troupe?"
"That's right."
Ji Linglang smiled and said: "The sisters in the Chang'an Women's Club transferred them to me, and ordinary people can't buy them. These four are given to you. You can go and see them before the end of the month."
"Jianyue Theater Troupe..."
Li Ang frowned slightly. He heard this name mentioned repeatedly by Chai Cuiqiao a few days ago.
The Yu State's economic, military, and scientific and technological achievements far exceeded those of neighboring countries. In the cultural field, it was also eclectic and open to all rivers, and could appreciate cultural works from different backgrounds-such as Kucha music.
The opera and drama culture of the Zhou Kingdom in the south was developed, and the so-called Jianyue Theater Troupe was one of the best theater troupes in the Zhou Kingdom. He is often invited to travel around the country, touring between capitals and important cities.
From the princes and ministers to the ordinary people, everyone was fascinated by their outstanding performance, and the crowds were packed.
This time the troupe went north to Yu State, and before they even arrived in Chang'an, all the pre-sale tickets were sold out.
Even the students and teachers in the Academy were talking about where to get tickets in their spare time.
"Wow, this..."
Yang Yu's eyes lit up, he grabbed a ticket and gently ran his fingers over the exquisite and detailed anti-counterfeiting patterns on it, "Have you seen it?"
Ji Linglang nodded, "I watched it last night."
"how do you feel?"
"Very, very, very wonderful."
Speaking of this, Qiu Feng couldn't help but say: "The music of silk and bamboo, and the singing style of the performers, are completely different from the style of Yu Guo's drama.
Moreover, they are willing to spend money and use talismans and monsters to create stage effects.
Call up smoke, spark fire, etc.
In terms of sophistication and professionalism, it is far beyond what those theater troupes in Chang'an can compare with. "
"Is it really this, so powerful?"
Yong Hongzhong raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"Otherwise, why would a last-class ticket cost a hundred guan and be priceless on the market? You can't buy it even if you want to?"
Ji Linglang said casually: "I heard that if it weren't for the fear that the imperial censors would write a letter to protest again, both your Majesty and the Queen would want them to perform in Tai Chi Palace."
"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey."
Yang Yu hurriedly collected his ticket. His brother and sister-in-law had already taken the time to go see the Jianyue Theater Troupe, and they were also full of praise after returning home.
Yang Yu considers himself to be considered fashionable among his peers, and of course he cannot lag behind when it comes to new things.
"I want one too."
Yong Hongzhong also took the tickets. Li Ang wanted to refuse, but then he changed his mind and asked Ji Linglang: "Will this troupe use monsters to create stage effects?"
Ji Linglang nodded, "It is the kind of beast that only has a thin demonic bloodline. Except for extremely weak supernatural powers, it is no different from ordinary beasts. It does not violate the laws of Yu and the regulations of the Zhenfu Division."
"Then I want two, too."
Li Ang took away the last two bills and said, "I guess Cuiqiao will be very happy - she has been nagging these days.
By the way, I heard that if the bid is high enough, a theater troupe can be hired to perform designated plays? "
"Well, the day before yesterday, at the request of Mrs. Jin of Xuanyangfang, we performed "The Legend of Yingying"."
Ji Linglang clicked her tongue and said, "That old man is quite old-hearted and likes to watch this kind of love drama."
"The Legend of Yingying" is a tragic love story about the poor scholar Zhang Sheng's love for Cui Yingying, a declining aristocratic woman who was initially confused and finally abandoned. It is widely circulated among the Yu people.
Because the original work is a tragedy about the separation of men and women, it is not accepted by some citizens. It has multiple endings in different regions. For example, Zhang Sheng finally married Cui Yingying, and the two died happily:
Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying were not blessed by their parents and died together in love in the end;
There is even a Honkai Impact version - Zhang Sheng had an argument with a prince's son on his way to Beijing to take the exam, and Zhang Sheng was killed. Cui Yingying tried to redress her grievances to no avail, and wanted to jump off a cliff to die for her love, but failed. He even picked up a practice secret book in a cave.
Cui Yingying was furious, and within three years she was promoted to a martial arts master equivalent to Xunyun Realm.
Sneaking into the Luoyang Prince's Mansion at night, he assassinated his enemy and completed his revenge. He carried the enemy's bloody head to Zhang Sheng's grave and was filled with emotions.
Incidentally, this version of the story is Chai Cuiqiao's favorite, and she often steals Li Ang's lines to comment on the play.
"Thirty years to the east of the river and thirty to the west of the river. Don't bully a young girl into poverty."
Thinking of Chai Cuiqiao's happy expression after seeing the ticket, Li Ang raised the corners of his mouth slightly and murmured, "Jianyue Theater Troupe..."
