"Sunrise, reading again."
In the academy cafeteria, Yang Yu and Yong Hongzhong came over carrying dinner plates.
"Well, I won't waste time while eating."
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, holding a spoon, he scooped up the eight-treasure soup made from white shrimps, shredded bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, celery, etc. from the bowl and drank it slowly.
Now a month has passed since the new students were admitted. I have to say that what the Fourth Prince Li Hui said that day does make sense - the food in the Xuegong Canteen is indeed delicious, not inferior to or even better than the best restaurants in Chang'an.
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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.
""Taxonomy of Alien Animals 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.
After that, every few years or more than ten years, 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 "Taxonomy of Alien Beasts", "Taxonomy of Alien Beasts", "Planning Textbook for Higher Education Courses of the State of Yu", Recommended Readings in Science Newspapers and Periodicals, "Taxonomy of Alien Beasts"
Seventh Edition》
The lengthy title of this book has the flavor of a light novel.
"What point of view?"
Yang Yu picked up a thick piece of mutton with chopsticks, dipped it in a dish of horseradish vinegar, 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 demon is naturally capable of releasing earth magic, has low eyesight and a sensitive sense of smell, and feeds on insects.
In the past, it was considered to be 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 [Ground Mole Rats] prefer to stay in rock formations with rare mineral veins. They spend half of their lives digging around in rock formations, looking for rare ores and returning them to their nests.
It only goes 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 not know anything about 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.
Popularize Neo-Confucianism and prevent superstition;
To spread agricultural science and encourage students to teach farming;
Spread news and open up people’s wisdom;
Among them, the best-selling and highest-selling publications are similar to story magazines. They not only contain real or fabricated stories about people's livelihood, but also completely fictitious short stories, novellas and even full-length serialized novels. They attract 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.
"The Taxonomy of Animals Volume One" can barely be found in the libraries of large state capitals, but the second volume 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 the academy believed were qualified 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 capital of Yu State where they live.
‘A strange rat that actively searches for rare ores...sounds interesting.’
Li Ang narrowed his eyes slightly. During this period, he has been cultivating the silk in his body, and now he can easily lift the solid stone table in the courtyard and draw the three-stone strong bow in succession.
The strength of the spiritual veins has also reached a level close to eleven.
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 to continue to strengthen the ink.
‘In the history of the Academy, the top five percent of outstanding students were promoted from the Sensing Qi Realm to the Physical Hidden Realm in one year.
The time required for the top one percent of students is half a year.’
Li Ang thought silently, 'Promoting to the Body Hiding Realm is not just about 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, read more books, and then 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.
In Wannian County, the dignitaries of the Yu State represented by Zhenfusi did not investigate the cause of Jiao Cheng's death.
It doesn't mean that others won't explore it.
Why does Jiao Cheng want to explore the tomb of the Sword Immortal? For himself or for others? Will they dig the underground palace, find the surgical silver thread they used from Di Wu and others under Jiao Cheng, and then contact themselves?
In addition, Cheng Juxiu warned him about the possibility of an assassination attempt.
As well as the potential dangers of Mosi itself - in a while, kendo courses will use fine gold materials for disciples to perceive.
Before that, he had to figure out what Mo Si was, or at least master the method of controlling Mo Si - he didn'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,
I 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.
Or is it 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 exquisite, 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 holiday."
Yang Yu coughed in embarrassment. Although every new year's new students must first learn five kinds of talismans, skills, swords, thoughts, and physical skills, if they don't have talent, they don't have talent.
Yang Yu's progress in physical training is worse than many girls in the same grade.
The last time an armored soldier was fighting, he was hit on the helmet with a hammer by a female classmate on the opposite side, causing him to faint. When he woke up, his first reaction was to raise his hands in surrender.
"Sunrise, 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, so she felt that she wouldn't be able to use the stethoscope for a while.
"There are no arrangements. You should continue studying at home, or take a two-day break, right?"
Li Ang rubbed his eyebrows. He did not stay in the academy and could go back to his home in Jinchengfang, Chang'an every evening after school.
In addition, the Academy 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 don't know that Li Ang is 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 resentful 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 is this?"
Yang Yu curiously took the bill and glanced at it, and said in surprise: "Zhou Guolai's Jianyue Theater Troupe?"
"That's right."
Ji Linglang smiled and said: "The sisters from 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 exceed those of surrounding countries. In the cultural field, it is also eclectic, embracing all rivers, and can appreciate cultural works from different backgrounds - such as Kucha music.
The opera and drama culture of Zhou State in the south is developed, and this so-called Jianyue Theater Troupe is one of the best theater troupes in Zhou State. It is often invited to travel around the country, touring between the capital 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 are 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."
When mentioning this, Qiu Feng couldn't help but say: "Whether it's the silk and bamboo music or the performers' singing, it's completely different from the style of Yu Guo's drama.
Moreover, they are willing to spend a lot of money and can use talismans and monsters to create stage effects.
Summon smoke, trigger flames, etc.
In terms of sophistication and professionalism, it is far from what those theater troupes in Chang'an can compare with."
"Is this really so powerful?"
Yong Hongzhong raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"Otherwise, why would a last-class ticket cost 100 guan and be so priceless that even if you want to buy it, you can't buy it?"
Ji Linglang said casually: "I heard that if it weren't for the censors writing 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 see the Jianyue Theater Company, 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 away 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 affair with the declining aristocratic woman Cui Yingying who was abandoned in the beginning and was 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 finally died together;
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. Zhang Sheng was killed, and Cui Yingying tried to redress her grievances to no avail. She wanted to jump off a cliff to die in love, but failed. Even in a cave.
I picked up this practice secret book.
Cui Yingying was furious, and within three years she was promoted to a martial arts master equivalent to the 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.
By the way, 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 in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, don't bully young girls 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..."
This chapter has been completed!