June 18th, sunny. Today is my first day at school, and I already know thirty-three Chinese characters.
June 19, sunny. Today I wanted to practice archery as usual, but my dad stopped me. He just wants me to study hard and doesn't want me to waste my energy on other things.
I'm very dissatisfied. Why can't civil and military development occur at the same time? But I can't control him from being the master of the situation, so I can't resist.
June 25th, sunny. Learned thirty-eight new words today.
June 30, sunny. Master Wang discovered my intelligence and said that I would be useful in promoting people in the future. And gave me the book.
After hearing this, my father was overjoyed and no longer allowed me to participate in any work at home, so that I could study with peace of mind.
July 30, heavy rain. It was raining outside the window, and I was sitting quietly at the table, thinking a lot. It has been more than a month and a half since I came to this world without realizing it. Gradually, my habits and cognition have begun to move closer to those of the ancients.
Sometimes I can’t help but wonder, did I really exist in my previous life?
August 15th, sunny. August 15th in this world is not the Mid-Autumn Festival. Fortunately, otherwise I would be even more sad today.
I miss the parents and wives in that world.
September 16th, sunny. In three months, I have learned all the words in this world. Master praised me for my talent and intelligence, and he loved me even more.
My parents are all happy for me and proud of me. But I am very confused about the future.
I just wanted to learn to read and read, and I had no intention of studying the classics of famous writers in depth. But at this time I thought about it seriously, maybe getting a meritorious degree is the best way out. Otherwise, I am just a commoner, where is my way out?
No, if I study this decadent eight-part essay, wouldn’t I eventually be assimilated into a native of this world, trapped in a prison like them and unable to extricate myself? And I also know that I'm not good at it. I just draw inferences from one example so that I can recognize the characters faster.
In fact, I am not a student. Maybe I can go into business, such as selling soap, glass and other modern products.
But what is the specific process for making them...
September 19th, sunny. In the past two days, I took the bright feathers that my father brought back from the mountains that day to the school. Sure enough, it caught the attention of Li Shu, a not very smart young man from the landlord's family. After his repeated entreaties, he finally bought it from me for three denarii.
(Actually, he originally paid one tael of silver, but the price was too high. If I cheated him like this, his landlord father might come to me. Maybe he wouldn’t get a penny by then. Therefore, I just Withdrawn three coins)
Next, you can buy oils and start researching on making soap!
Li Fengnian put away the brush, gently dried the ink on the book, and then placed the diary firmly at the bottom of the book box.
The time travel was so surprising that even now Li Fengnian is still in a daze, feeling that everything around him has an inexplicable sense of unreality.
So in order to kill this feeling of confusion, he got into the habit of writing a diary, which can be regarded as a summary of his daily life.
Now, after Li Fengnian finished writing today's diary, he was going to the town to buy some lard to prepare soap.
He was supposed to go to school today, but he was currently busy with farming and his father, Li Ershi, had no time to take care of him, so he asked his master for leave without permission.
He asked for leave from his master and said that he would go home to help his father harvest autumn. He lied to his father and said that he was going to school. So he had his own time.
The nearest town to Taoli Village is called Qingfeng Town, which is about twenty miles away.
Li Fengnian was walking alone on the path in the mountains, holding a short bow tightly in his hand to deal with possible dangers.
The danger may be birds or animals, or it may be someone blocking the road.
Of course, because this road is often traveled by people, the probability of encountering wild beasts is very low.
The probability of meeting a bad person on the road is also very small. After all, there is a town not far ahead, where officers and soldiers are stationed. If those bandits were not hungry and anxious, they would not dare to come to this dangerous place.
This is why Li Fengnian dared to go into the city alone. There is danger, but not great. Besides, if he doesn't even dare to bear this risk, then why is he talking about an ambitious future?
After walking for more than an hour, Li Fengnian finally passed through the mountains and forests and arrived at Qingfeng Town.
Taolicun and Qingfeng Town are obviously only separated by a mountain, but their levels of economic prosperity are worlds apart.
Before entering the city, Li Fengnian had already spotted several waves of teams. There were merchants, pawns, and families who had brought their families into the city and didn't know what to do.
"Stop! What kind of cargo is loaded in the car?" In front of the city gate, a fierce guard stood with a spear across his chest, blocking Li Fengnian and others.
"Master Jun, the little one is coming from Hengyuan County, and there are some furs on the car. This is the customs clearance document for the little one. Please do it for your convenience, Master Jun!" the business owner said with a flattering smile, and then looked fawning. He lowered his head and held the document in front of the guard.
Of course, there is a piece of broken silver hidden under the document.
The guard first calmly touched the silver under the document, but the next second his slightly raised corners of his mouth became very ferocious, and his greedy eyes seemed to want to eat people.
"Hmph, I now suspect that there are important criminals from the imperial court hidden in your car. Come on, search for me!" the guard shouted coldly, and then the people behind him picked up their spears and started poking at the goods on the carriage.
"This... this... can't be done, Master. This car is full of furs. If you damage it, it will be difficult to sell the small ones!" The business owner was about to cry without tears, and he stamped his heels anxiously.
Finally, after the merchant boss gritted his teeth and took out about two taels of silver, the black-hearted guard finally let him go with great mercy.
"Boy, whose child are you, and why did you come to the city? It costs ten cents per person, but the merchant's boss didn't pay your share!" the guard said with a ferocious smile.
"I...I'm going to the city to find my uncle. I'm from Taolicun." Li Fengnian pretended to be frightened.
"I don't care where you come from. It's only ten coins to enter the city. If you don't have money, don't enter!" The guard threw Li Fengnian down.
"But I don't have ten pennies, only two pennies. Sir, please take pity on me, just let me in!" Li Fengnian almost lost his balance and fell to the ground after being thrown, and then said pitifully.
But the next moment, the long whip in the guard's left hand struck Li Fengnian's petite body.
"Don't pretend to be like you, military master. Are you thinking that military master is deaf? Can't you hear the sound of the rattling copper coins on your body?" The guard waved his whip disdainfully.
In the end, Li Fengnian had no choice but to hand over ten copper coins honestly, and then successfully entered the city.
