The twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month.
Today is the traditional festival - Xiaonian.
Qi Yu and his party hurried slowly along the way, and finally arrived in Tongzhou on this day.
The distance between Tongzhou and Beijing is very close, only two or three days' journey, and there are wide official roads along the way. Arriving here means it is relatively safe.
That's right, which little Xiao Xiao dares to do evil around the capital?
The emperor could scare them to death with just a sneeze!
All in all, it's safe.
Let’s talk about Tongzhou first. Although it is an ancient city, it is very prosperous.
Looking around, there are traders and footmen coming and going, teahouses and wine shops are everywhere, and it seems to be a prosperous place, even compared to the prosperous Jiangnan.
This evaluation is indeed not exaggerated.
Take Yongchuan Prefecture, my hometown, as an example. Although it is the same state capital as here, if you really compare it, it is like a horse compared to a unicorn. There is an all-round gap.
Qi Yu originally thought that the cotton-padded coat he was wearing was luxurious enough, and it was made of fine fabric specially bought by Liu Quan. Unexpectedly, it matched the clothes of a lowly handyman serving tea and water in the inn.
What made Qi Dalang even more embarrassed was that the handyman looked at him and actually asked: "My colleague, have you gone to the wrong place? Our family has not hired new workers!"
What's the meaning?
After asking about it, I found out that because the fabric I was wearing was flexible, did not absorb oil, and was easy to wash, it was very popular among the servants in the capital. Clothes made of this kind of fabric are also affectionately called "odds shirts" by them.
This kind of shirt has been popular since last year.
Sweat!
Have you become a handyman?
"Haha~~"
Yin Jun, who had been holding it in for a long time, finally burst into hearty laughter and took this opportunity to give Qi Dalang a good dig.
Qi Yu's eyes widened and he replied sarcastically: "Your uncle, your toes are itchy again?"
"..."
Let’s continue talking about Tongzhou.
In addition to the beauty of the people here, the consumption here is also more expensive than in Jiangnan. Take Yangchun noodles as an example. The price of a bowl in Yongchuan Mansion is about 20 cents, but here it costs 80 cents, which is enough Quadruple.
This is the case in Tongzhou, but what about Beijing? Wouldn't it be more expensive?
However, it is expensive for a reason, and the service is attentive.
For example, the inn where you are staying now not only takes good care of your appetite, but also considers your spiritual food.
At this moment, there is a storyteller sitting high in the hall. He is vivid and eloquent, telling interesting stories about the capital, making you feel happy while moving your index finger.
"There is a ventriloquist in Beijing named Xiao Taohong..."
"Ha ha……"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Qi Yu didn't dare to be interested in these at all. Yes, could such a thing be considered an anecdote?
There are many people who dislike Shu Juzi, and Qi Yu is not the only one.
Yes, they came from afar, and naturally they wanted to know some valuable news, rather than just having fun like this.
How about asking someone?
It just so happened that there was such a talker sitting opposite. He spoke with a not-so-pleasant drake voice.
Beside him, there were several people who were asking for advice.
Qi Yu and Yin Jun also leaned there and listened.
"If we want to talk about interesting things in the capital, it has to be a strange person!" The male duck took a sip of tea first, and then started to show off.
"I wonder, who is this strange person?"
"This person's name is Qi Yu. I heard that he is from Yongchuan. It has been confirmed that he is a scholar."
"..."
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what's the situation?
How did it get involved with me?
Not to mention Qi Yu who was stunned by these words, even Yin Jun who was sitting next to him trembled when he heard it and couldn't help but pricked up his ears to listen.
Seeing everyone's expressions of curiosity, the male duck nodded with satisfaction, and then said slowly: "The rumors about this person are a long story, but they start when the late emperor was still alive..."
"Sir, please continue speaking..."
"Well, by the way..."
Little did he know, an incredible story about strange people and strange things was revealed.
The protagonist of the story is a certain audience member who is listening: Qi Dalang!
According to Male Duck Voice, the news about Qi Yu caused a total of four waves of heated discussion in the capital, and each time there was an uproar.
Let’s talk about the first time. It was during the time of the late emperor. His wonderful painting “Dafeng Territory Map” directly shocked the emperor of the dynasty.
Later, taking advantage of the fund-raising event in Lanshan County, people in the capital directly brought color painting to the capital, and the world was lucky enough to see what color painting is...
That this person's paintings were appreciated by the emperor shows that his painting skills are extraordinary. Therefore, all the literati and poets imitated him, and Mr. Xingyan became the focus of heated discussion.
Later, some well-informed people claimed that Mr. Xingyan was actually just a name, but the man's real name was Qi Yu.
As a result, the name Qi Yu was temporarily remembered.
After that, the turmoil gradually subsided, and just when this name was about to be forgotten, there were rumors about him again.
What is it?
It is said that during the examination in another country, he once wrote an appeal called "An appeal to the bandits of worshiping the emperor". This essay was full of force and literary talent. Not only was it praised by the emperor, but it was also regarded as a model essay by the Ministry of Rites. Recited.
After this time, people basically remembered Qi Yu's name.
After another half a year, the heated discussion about him finally subsided. Just when people began to wander on the edge of oblivion, who knew that news about him came again.
What happened this time?
It is said that while Qi Yu was serving as an edict, he searched through ancient and modern classics and painstakingly compiled a wonderful book on arithmetic called "The Solution to Profit and Loss".
Later, the book unexpectedly fell into the hands of the Minister of Rites. After reading it, he praised it highly, saying that the book was rigorously conceived and found a new way to solve problems. Such achievements were enough to leave a strong mark in the history of arithmetic.
After the emperor read it, he said with sincerity: This boy is indeed talented!
Gee, this evaluation is not low!
After this time, the name Qi Yu was completely remembered.
Time flies by, and another half a year has passed. Just when Qi Yu is about to fade out of the hot discussion, who knows...
Haha, you guessed it right, the hot discussion has started again!
This rumor is very different from the past, it is a rather weird thing!
What's going on?
Rumor has it that Qi Yu, a scholar who was a scholar, used his spare time to develop a sharp weapon to kill enemies - the wolf fang!
It is said that the Minister of War was very happy after getting the drawing of this weapon. He sent people overnight to build a sample. After internal testing, he found that the weapon was very lethal and had a very strong effect on the Japanese pirates' Fuso sword. The obvious restraint effect is truly a magical weapon!
The emperor was very happy after learning about this. He opposed all opinions and strongly requested the Ministry of Industry to build it overnight to meet the needs of the frontline war situation.
Everyone in the capital praised him highly, saying that although Qi Yu was just a civil servant, he cared about the Minister of War, which showed that he cared about the country and the people!
However, what kind of person is this Qi Yu?
You see, he is proficient in painting, a master in arithmetic, can write beautiful articles, and can also develop weapons in his spare time!
They know everything!
What is this if not a strange person?
Talent!
Absolute talent!
By this time, even if people wanted to forget this person's name, they couldn't.
Even the old academics said when educating their children and grandchildren: "It is a tragedy in life to have a son who is not as good as the one with equal reputation!"
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Ahem!
Qi Yu, who was listening on the side, was shocked and opened his mouth wide enough to place a goose egg.
Weird!
He is not in the capital, but there is a legend about him in the capital!
well……
In fact, this is really not the result I want.
In the past, Meng Lanshan had repeatedly told himself not to show off his talent or show off his talent.
Unexpectedly, the more I wanted to keep a low profile, the more the opposite happened.
Is it really that difficult to keep a low profile?
As for Yin Jun, he was stunned!
He knew about the statement, and he had also heard about "The Solution to Profit and Loss", but this was the first time he heard about the Lang Yazhun, especially the identity of Mr. Xingyan, which he had never thought of in his dreams. .
Why do you think this mountain man is quite powerful?
It seems that he is almost as good as himself!
Even though he already knew it, he still asked, "I said, are you really Mr. Xingyan?" However, due to the large number of people, Yin Jun just bowed his head and whispered.
Seeing that he had been exposed and there was no point in pretending anymore, Qi Yu could only nodded and whispered back: "It's me."
Yin Jun was startled and swallowed hard. For the first time, he felt that his skills were inferior to others.
Seeing him like this, Qi Yu felt a sense of superiority in his heart and said with a smile, "Do you understand now?"
"what do you know?"
"Your uncle is still your uncle!"
Yin Jun's face suddenly changed upon hearing this, and after glaring at him, he angrily walked to the side room.
