After analyzing all the way, the journey is almost complete.

The scenery along the way is beautiful and the land is fertile. It can be seen that the people's lives are relatively prosperous and comfortable, very much like a Jiangnan water town.

After passing Luludian, Alin and Atunmi's crossbows, it was completely impossible to play with them because there were farms on both sides of the river. All the crossbow strings were released and covered, and the big ship turned into a regular merchant ship again.

The people here are very good at growing rice and building terraces, at least better than the folks in Kerongli.

The growth of rice is also better than that of Song Dynasty. Su You suddenly remembered a question. Dali borders Annan and it seems that it is impossible to get high-yield rice seeds from Champa?

Soon, the big ship sailed into a lake, where there were green grass and gulls and herons. Many fishing boats were fishing in the lake. It was obvious that the lake was rich in products.

This is the famous Dianchi Lake.

Along the Great Lakes, there are many water conservancy projects, luxurious palaces and gardens, and aristocratic properties, making it prosperous all the way.

The climate was also very pleasant, and the group felt relaxed and happy looking at the vast lake.

Mr. Fan pointed to the two rivers on both sides: "Over there is Chundengli. The river flowing through it is called Jinzhi River, and the embankment along the river is called Chundengdi or Jindi."

"That's the Yunjin River over there, and the embankment is called Yunjin Embankment, also called Silver Embankment."

"The two embankments of gold and silver provide great benefits for defense, storage and irrigation. Shanchan Mansion is located in the middle, surrounded by water on three sides. These two embankments, together with Dianchi Lake, have created the fertility of this place."

The big ship walked for a while, and the crowds in front became more and more dense. It soon entered a relatively narrow lake or river, and the density of ships suddenly increased. At the end of the lake, a large city appeared.

Shanchan Mansion has finally arrived.

The big ship docked at the berth, and soon someone from the Yamen came over. After some negotiation and inspection, several mule carts came over, and the big ship began to unload its cargo.

This is the official and private commodity and material distribution center of Dali Kingdom, called Guandu. Almost all the goods in Dali are transported to Yongzhou and Guangxi via Shanchan City for trade with the Song Dynasty. The goods shipped out every year alone include thousands of war horses.

Everyone got off the boat and started walking towards a stone road outside the pier.

There are many signboards of shops beside the pier, including red cane, saddle and bridle, felt, musk, and medicinal materials shops with a dazzling array of goods.

Similarly, almost half of the warehouses opened by the Song Dynasty were filled with Chinese books, silk brocades, porcelain, and various exquisite handicrafts.

The Erlin Department has a branch here, which is a series of tall shops, looking like a nouveau riche.

Gold, silk, books, wine, and porcelain line up five facades.

The yards behind the four facades are all warehouses, and only the backyard of the bookstore has been opened up as a residence.

When the group of people came over, there were already a large number of merchants waiting at the door of the first gold shop. Their faces were full of anticipation, and the street was blocked when they came up.

This group of people were all dressed in fancy clothes, and they seemed to be merchants from further west and south.

This is also reasonable. There is no reason why people from the Eastern Song Dynasty came to buy things shipped from the Song Dynasty and then shipped them back.

Atunmi and Mr. Fan were surrounded, so they had to let Su You and others go to the back room of the bookstore to rest until they had finished dealing with these customers.

There are also many people in the bookstore, dressed more flashy and fancy than those outside, chatting loudly with the clerks. It seems that they are not the seeds of reading, but merchants who treat books as goods, bargaining there.

There was only one young man, looking like a scholar, standing there leisurely reading books, seemingly unaffected by the noise around him.

The owner of the bookstore left a large group of merchants to his clerk, and he carefully waited on them.

The young man stands out among a group of gaudy southwest merchants. He wears a Dali-style magnolia-shaped black gauze hat on his head and a moon-white scholar's shirt. Compared with the scholars of the Song Dynasty, he only lacks a crossband on his knees and plain cotton stockings under his feet.

Boots, very simple.

However, the fabrics and workmanship of the clothes are extremely exquisite and cannot be afforded by ordinary scholars.

As soon as Su You walked in with everyone, he was stunned when he saw the scholar.

When the scholar saw Su You, he was also stunned.

Both of them had a feeling that they had seen this person before.

Then when they thought about it, both of them couldn't help but smile at the same time. Isn't the other person's behavior the same as their own? No wonder they are so familiar!

The young man held the scroll and clasped his fists at Su You.

Su You also bowed and saluted, but the two of them passed by each other without answering.

Following the crowd as they continued walking to the backyard, they heard the scholar behind them say to the shopkeeper: "The author of this set of "Zhao Xin Bao Jian" must have contacted someone, but the famous sayings of the three sects are all in it, and they are mutually reinforcing.

The methods of Confucianism and Buddhism are very different. Could it be that it was written by a great sage hermit from Dali? Boss, do you know where this person is? I should recommend it to my father."

The official language of Dali is Chinese, and young people speak it fluently.

The shopkeeper was very embarrassed. He smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I know a few Chinese characters, so I was assigned to this position by the master. I really don't know what the young master asked me."

Su You then stopped and turned around: "Zhao Xin Bao Jian" was written by Mr. Long Qizhi, a famous scholar in Lingzhou during the Song Dynasty. Long was a monk when he was young, and later he was persuaded by Tai Fu Gong to change his mind.

He studied Confucianism and the Book of Changes very deeply, so the teachings of the three religions in his book are mixed. He is the most famous scholar in Shu, not a native of Dali."

The young man was a little surprised: "My little brother is from the Song Dynasty? Children in the Song Dynasty are so knowledgeable? I am also a Dali scholar who started with Buddhism and then Confucianism. Mr. Long's discussion and invention of both phases are really suitable for my Dali education.

Already."

Su You said: "Mr. Long was once the teacher of Wen Lugong, the prime minister of the Song Dynasty. Lugong first recommended him to be an assistant teacher in the four branches of the Imperial Academy. Later, the court changed the title to secretary and provincial school secretary. Now he is serving as the mountain chief of Meishan Academy.

, although I am in good health, I am already over eighty this year, so I am afraid that I will not be able to come to your country."

After saying that, he bowed deeply and said, "It's not that he is knowledgeable, but he is actually a student of Meishan Academy. I shouldn't disturb your leisure, but I heard the teacher was mentioned, so I have to answer. Please forgive me, dear friend."

The young man couldn't help but feel a little disappointed: "Mr. Long can't come to Dali. What a pity, what a pity."

Su You said sternly: "Actually, it's nothing. The principles and principles of articles are passed down through the fire, and you can know the person by looking at his books. The Master was born in the Spring and Autumn Period, but isn't he still respected by people today? So the principles are in the books, and so are the people.

In the book, you don’t necessarily have to meet in person.”

The young man bowed and said, "This is a great thing to say. It's because I have fallen out of the stereotype and learned a lesson. I am a man of high intelligence and have met many literary men in the country."

This is done with courtesy and no longer treats Su You as a child.

Su You bowed and said, "I don't dare. Su You and Su Mingrun of Meishan in the Song Dynasty have met Brother Gao."

Gao Zhisheng turned to the shopkeeper and said, "Shopkeeper, pack all Mr. Long's writings into boxes for me. I want them all. I'll go back and study them carefully."

The shopkeeper was dumbfounded, this kid was so talkative, and his sales skills would probably dwarf everyone as long as a golden embankment.

I heard Chihuo say that this is a good friend of the Lord. He should... definitely... not come to take away my job, right?

However, Gao Zhisheng suddenly thought of something and turned to Su You and said, "Brother Xian knows so much about Mr. Long's life. It seems that he is his direct disciple?"

Su You smiled and said: "No, but I give you advice every day, and I am also responsible for taking care of Mr. Long's daily life."

Gao Zhisheng exclaimed: "That's such a blessing! Does Mr. Long have any other writings?"

Su You smiled and said: "That's too much. Even when I came here this time, Mr. Long also gave me two books. They were textbooks for me to study on my own on the road and to take the exam when I get back."

"One of them is "Zhengshu", which points out the political gains and losses of past dynasties; the other is "Emperor's Reflection", which describes the way for ministers to assist the emperor and uphold justice."

"Both sets of books were annotated by Mr. Long, and there are many taboo words in them. If people with evil intentions see it, they will probably judge the heart of a gentleman with a villain's heart, so they cannot be seen outside."

"Now that I have finished reading, since brother Xian admires Mr. Long so much, how about Su You giving it to him?"

Gao Zhisheng couldn't help but be overjoyed: "Seriously? This is great!"

Su You smiled and said: "You're welcome, I've done my best to understand its meaning. Mr. Long will only test his understanding of the meaning and will not care about the gains and losses in words, so there is no need for it anymore. Dear brother, please come with me.

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Gao Zhisheng followed Su You into the inner courtyard.

The inner courtyard is a circle of houses, with a frangipani tree in the middle, with small white flowers blooming and a pleasant fragrance.

After finding his luggage and opening the book box, Su You took out two books: "Brother Xian, take them. Oh, by the way, I have to give you this one too."

Gao Zhisheng took it and looked at the cover. He saw the words "Zhuxuan Xiaoji" written on it. When he opened it and looked at the content, it turned out to be a book of poetry.

Su You smiled like a fox: "Although Mr. Long is proficient in the three teachings, his poetry is a labor of love and his writing is average."

"When he was lecturing in Fuzhou, he wrote a poem called "Three Mountains", which says, 'The old green banyan trees are everywhere in the cangyan lanes, the purple cane is sweet in the white dew gardens. Department stores are entering the market with the tide, and thousands of wine shops are hanging curtains.' There is scenery but ruthlessness
Chapter completed!