Having been educated in atheism for nearly thirty years in his previous life, Han Qing originally dismissed the theory of ghosts and gods.
However, when the time-travel incident happened to him, his belief would inevitably be shaken.
If there were no ghosts and gods, how could his soul travel to the Song Dynasty and occupy other people's bodies?
If he hadn't saved three girls with a kind thought in his heart that night, how could he have received such a generous blessing?
Therefore, Han Qing has been wandering between ghosts and illness for several months as to whether his conscience will hurt.
Just now, he was full of expectations for Yang Xu, a three-generation old Chinese medicine practitioner.
But now, since Yang Xu, an old Chinese medicine doctor from three generations of his family, is unable to do anything about his heart problem, he may not be able to seek medical advice.
In the absence of modern detection methods such as B-ultrasound, CT, and NMR, Han Qing could only believe that there were real ghosts and gods in this world.
And the only way to solve the problem is to compromise for the time being. If there is a suitable opportunity in the future, I will find a wise Taoist priest to save myself. It may be the remnant soul of the angry youth living in my heart.
Just as he was thinking depressedly, Yang Xu had finished drinking the tea. He stood up and pointed at the index finger on the table, "Give me some of the chicken, dried sausage, and these dried muttons."
.I still have two companions who haven’t eaten anything. We can’t let them ride hungry on the way back!”
"You still have two companions?" Han Qing was stunned, and instinctively wanted to ask the other party why he didn't bring his companions in to eat something.
However, when the words came to my lips, I suddenly remembered that this is the Song Dynasty, not China in the 21st century.
In China in the 21st century, it is normal for leaders to eat at the same table as drivers and guards. But in the Song Dynasty, how could Yang Xu, a third-generation official like Yang Xu, eat at the same table as his own soldiers?
After Yang Xu himself had eaten and drank enough, he still remembered that his soldiers had not eaten, so he was already kind-hearted. If it were someone else who was mean, he might not even beg for food for his cronies, but would just let them go back and forth hungry.
"Well, my grandfather was afraid that I would suffer a loss, so he forced me to give it to my soldiers. In fact, with my skills, who can make me suffer in a normal conflict? And if I encounter a large number of enemy troops or bandits, just two soldiers
, how can you squeeze someone else's teeth in?" Yang Xu hurriedly returned, unaware that Han Qing only said half of the words, nodded, and responded smoothly.
After that, he urged in a low voice, "Hurry up and change your clothes too. He has come all the way. Why can't you go see him in official robes?!"
There was another dull pain in the heart. It was obvious that the former owner of the body did not want to have anything to do with Senior Brother Li.
Han Qing himself didn't want to see Senior Brother Li. In his opinion, if the other party really came to visit him, why not come to Jinniu Village with Yang Xu?
When he arrived at the county seat, he stopped and asked Yang Xu to come over and invite him to meet him. What is the difference between that and someone who became a nouveau riche in the 21st century and deliberately called his classmates together to show off?
I neither expect Senior Brother Li to get rich nor to be promoted, so traveling more than a hundred miles just for a meal is really boring.
Feeling bored, he naturally had to find a way to escape.
However, no matter what reasons he came up with, Yang Xu held him tight. After all, the man named Li had the identity of a fellow disciple, and as the imperial envoy on the right, he had the power to inspect the place.
Therefore, in the end, the struggle was over, and Han Qing had no choice but to put on his regular clothes and rush to the county town with the other party.
Along the way, Yang Xu saw his dull expression and thought he was worried that he had forgotten too many things and would be rude in front of his senior brother. He kept comforting him and promised to explain for him in front of his senior brother to prevent the two sides from having any conflicts.
Misunderstand.
"In this case, there is Lao Jiming!" Han Qing raised his hand and thanked him very seriously.
Not only for the upcoming class reunion, but also for the convenience of dealing with acquaintances in the future.
After all, it would be much easier to have Yang Xu, a warm-hearted old military doctor from his ancestors, and Guan San to endorse him on his behalf, than it would be for him to meet an acquaintance in the future and personally explain the reasons for his drastic change in temperament and behavior.
"If you keep being polite to me, believe it or not, I will ask you for boxing skills now!" Not satisfied with the alienation shown in his words, Yang Xu raised his eyes and threatened.
Han Qing felt guilty and had to apologize with a smile. Yang Xu was convinced that he had just recovered from his serious illness and was too lazy to care too much. The two brothers laughed and joked with each other for a few words, and quickly reconciled as before.
Jinniuzhai was far away from the county seat, so the two of them hurried and hurried slowly. When they saw the city gate, the sky was completely dark.
As usual, in such a remote small county, people are not allowed to enter or leave the city gate after dark. However, Yang Xu is obviously not within the restriction. He asked his soldiers to show their waistbands and shouted towards the city.
He quickly put down the drawbridge, opened the city gate, and welcomed Colonel Yang inside with a smile on his face.
As soon as he entered the city gate, another officer immediately came forward to greet him, informing the right inspection inspector and the local magistrate Zhang and Chief Zhou that they were waiting for him at Changle Tower, the largest and only restaurant in the county. They also raised lanterns.
Lead the way.
Han Qing has not entered the county town since he "recovered" from his illness. Seeing this battle, his heart suddenly started to beat again. However, people and horses have already entered the city. If he shrinks back now, he will be suspected.
There is something that cannot be seen. So, I have to work hard and find ways to deal with it.
Fortunately, although Yang Xu is a bit careless, he is extremely reliable in his work. He promised to smooth things over for his good brother, and he will never break his promise. With the help of this person, from entering the city to meeting the legendary Senior Brother Li, Han
Qing worked hard to deal with it, but no major mistakes occurred.
Brother Li Sheng and Li Dechang, whose father was a royal censor, was said to be deeply trusted by the emperor. He himself had just been promoted to right inspector. This time, in the name of inspection, he sent the party envoy back to Xiazhou and read the imperial edict to Xia Guogong Li Jiqian.
, his future will definitely be bright after he comes back. Therefore, the officials present are surrounding him like stars holding the moon, and there is really not much time to waste on Han Qing, a little inspector.
As a result, Han Qing was in a "little transparent" state most of the time. However, with his thirty-six-year-old mentality and two lifetimes, he did not feel depressed at all. On the contrary, he was happy to take advantage of no one to pay attention to him.
Take the opportunity to observe your bosses and colleagues present.
Having not experienced the two bloody assimilations of the Northern Yuan Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty, the Song people in 1002 AD still maintained the tradition of sitting at separate tables. Looking from Han Qing's position, one could see at a glance the status gap among the officials present.
Sitting in the main seat is Lu Xingyan, the Yongxing Military Road transfer judge. He is about sixty years old, with white beard and hair.
This person's rank is from the sixth rank, and he is also in charge of the taxation, money, valley, warehouse cashier, and measurement of the three states of Qing, Ning, and Pi. Regardless of age, rank, or real power, he is better than Han Qing's senior brother Li Sheng. This eighth-rank right patrol Even if he is much higher, logically, there is no need to be so polite to an eighth-grade sesame official.
However, in the Song Dynasty, the status of officials could not be entirely determined by their grade.
If Lu Xingyan, the sixth-rank transshipment judge, wants to deliver the zhezi to the emperor, he has to go through at least two passes: the Transportation Department and Zhongshu Province. The eighth-rank right patrol inspector Li Sheng belongs to the imperial censor, so the zhezi can be delivered directly to the palace.
What's more, Li Sheng's father, Li Long, was also a fourth-grade admonishment official and leader of the government. Li Sheng himself served as the right envoy, and also had the responsibility of verifying the quality of local officials for the emperor.
Therefore, even though he was not stationed in Ding'an County, Lu Xingyan rushed over in a hurry. As Li Sheng's father, Li Long, was a Jinshi in the same year, he helped Li Sheng, a younger generation, thrive.
Sitting on the upper left is Han Qing's half-immediate boss, County Magistrate Zhang Wei. This man is a forty-six-year-old fat man. He doesn't smile or speak, and when he smiles, he looks like a Maitreya Buddha. But occasionally there is a flash in his eyes. The light is extremely bright.
Although including this time, Han Qing had only dealt with him three times. However, based on his experience in interacting with officials in the 21st century, he clearly judged that this person was definitely not as gentle and kind as he appeared. He could not be provoked. , it’s better not to provoke him.
The one sitting on the upper right hand was, of course, Han Qing's cheap senior brother Li Sheng. Han Qing asked herself that her new body was already up to the standard of a handsome man. But compared with this man, it was still far behind.
He is fair, well-proportioned, and handsome... and is a full 1.82 meters tall. Sitting on the seat, his spine is as straight as a pine tree.
If it weren't for the white-bearded Lu Xingyan and the fat Zhang Wei, Han Qing would really suspect that he had entered a variety show in the 21st century and saw a top-notch male star.
However, compared to those top male stars, Li Sheng's demeanor is obviously much calmer, and his movements are full of elegance. He feels more like a knowledgeable Taixue professor than a court official. .
In addition, this cheap senior brother is also very mature in his dealings with others. Han Qing said that he had lived for thirty-six years in his previous life, and he had met many prefecture-level and municipal-level cadres. However, none of them, like Li Sheng, could handle the situation at the same time. Everyone, they don't talk much, but they can make everyone feel like a spring breeze.
This is a born politician. No wonder he can be a right-wing inspector, while the previous owner of the body, with good family background and good education, was kicked out of Bianliang.
As soon as the thought of comparison arose, there was another pain in his heart. Han Qing's face suddenly began to turn pale, and the drink in his hand almost spilled on himself.
Fortunately, everyone's attention at this moment was all on Li Sheng. However, good friend Yang Xu was dragged by a military supervisor to toast each other, thus avoiding an embarrassment.
"Still a narrow-minded stingy!" At this point, Han Qing became more and more convinced that his heart was not sick, but was occupied by the remnant soul of the former owner of his body. He curled his lips and taunted in a low voice in his stomach.
However, ridicule was ridicule, but he finally did not dare to ask for trouble. He quickly moved his eyes away from Li Sheng and observed other guests.
The person sitting on the second seat on the right is the deputy who accompanied Li Sheng to the party to read out the imperial edict and pay official homage to Chengwu Lang. His surname is Wang Su, and he seems to have something on his mind. In addition to normal entertainment, most of the time, he has a Holding a glass of wine and thinking thoughtfully.
Han Qing didn't want to be disturbed, and of course she wouldn't take the initiative to disturb others. She quickly looked away from the other side and then to the other side.
Sitting next to the county magistrate Zhang Wei is the chief registrar of Ding'an County. His surname is Zhou, and his single name is Chong. He is in his early forties, has a pair of triangular eyes, and his eyebrows are slightly drooped, so his appearance looks quite sinister.
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Han Qing always felt that there was hostility hidden in the eyes of this guy. However, he did not have any conflict of interest with this guy, and the case that was judged in the afternoon did not count as a failure to this guy. Therefore, this guy
It is quite puzzling to understand why the hostility towards oneself arises.
If you can't understand it, just put it aside. Anyway, Han Qing positioned himself as a passer-by, both to the Song Dynasty and to Ding'an County.
Previously unfamiliar with the place, Han Qing could only take it as he came. Now, after more than three months of exploration, he was already somewhat familiar with the Song Dynasty. Even if he offended such a local snake, at worst, he would just slap his ass and leave.
Places to go.
As for establishing unparalleled miraculous achievements, marrying his wife, and returning to Bianliang, as Yang Xu encouraged, to be honest, Han Qing, who has lived in two generations, has never thought about it.
According to the limited historical knowledge he has, the further time goes by, the less valuable the generals of the Song Dynasty are. Even Di Qing ended up dying of anger in the end. He didn't owe the old Zhao family, so why bother to ask for it?
by?
As for the civil service and imperial education paths, they have been cut off. For the imperial examinations, my level of education is definitely not enough.
I want to make friends with those famous people from the Song Dynasty in history and catch a glimpse of their romance. Su Shi was not born yet, and Mr. Bao probably only wore crotchless pants.
As for Xin Qiji and Li Qingzhao, they are two or three generations apart. By the time they show their prowess, the tree on someone's grave will probably be thick. How could there be any intersection between them?
Thinking about it this way, Han Qing felt less and less motivated to "make progress", and even tonight's banquet made Han Qing feel boring. Although each dish looked beautiful, it was far inferior to the wind chicken in Jinniuzhai, and the bacon was even more interesting to him.
taste.
Loneliness in a crowd is the hardest thing to endure.
Holding the wine cup, he studied everyone present, but the banquet was still not halfway through. Unfortunately, there were also "old classmates" and superiors present, so even skipping the banquet became a luxury.
While he was drifting off to sleep, a burst of guqin sound suddenly came to his ears, which immediately attracted Han Qing's attention. He quickly turned his head, but only saw two painted screens, without any figure of the qin player.
"Dexin was sent as an envoy to Dangxiang, and I am very worried about how to support you. Fortunately, although Ningzhou is remote, it used to be the heart of the Tang Dynasty. Not only the streets and buildings, but also some of the prosperity of the past. Local music
The singing and dancing also have a bit of the aftertaste of the Tang Dynasty." The host of the treat, Lu Xingyan, wanted this effect. He cleared his throat and introduced with a smile.
"Oh, there's still a show!" Han Qing's spirit suddenly perked up, and her lonely eyes were full of anticipation.
I think back then, he was also a frequent visitor to nightclubs and clubs. He would often sing and hug each other every night. But in the past three months since his soul traveled to the Song Dynasty, the people he came into contact with every day were all big-bodied archers and local heroes!
Occasionally, he would meet one or two members of the opposite sex, either maids sent by the government, or old women who came to the inspection station to complain. No matter how much hormones he had in his body, he would not be so hungry that he would not be selective about food.
However, in the memory of the former owner of the body, there are still many scenes of games and fun in Bianliang City. The women inside are fat and thin, each with their own characteristics, and they are guaranteed to be original and genuine, not mass-produced in Korea.
Therefore, Han Qing has been waiting for the day when he has saved enough money and is completely familiar with the situation of this era. He disguises himself, sneaks into the city, and finds a place to enjoy the fun of the Song Dynasty to broaden his horizons. Unexpectedly,
Today I was able to get what I wanted ahead of schedule.
Under his eager gaze, several young men filed in and moved the screen away. Suddenly, a peony-shaped dance floor with a diameter of twenty meters appeared diagonally below him.
The fences around the round pond are all in the shape of petals. The tops of the petals are pink, from light to dark, and finally converge at the bottom, and then quickly turn into dark green, and merge into a base shaped like flowers and leaves.
In the center of the dance floor, there was a thick lamppost, standing high. On the top of the pillar, there were twenty candles, and the flames danced, just like the stamens of a peony in full bloom!
Since time traveling, he has been hiding in Jinniuzhai to recuperate and practice martial arts. The Song Dynasty in Han Qing's eyes is a very simple and simple picture. Today, when he first saw the dance floor that was not inferior to the 21st century, he was so surprised that his eyes widened.
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After calming down and taking a closer look, I felt even more shocked.
It turns out that where I am, there is a semi-suspended box. The half of the box facing the dance floor is usually covered with a screen, so I can't see any difference from an ordinary room. But now all the screens have been removed, and the box has turned into a similar room.
See the opera stand in the 21st century.
The people in the box can have a panoramic view of every move of the singer, piano player, and dancers on the dance floor without any effort.
"Sure enough, it is the afterglow of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. There is probably no other place like this in the world for dancing pavilions and singing stages. At least, I have never seen it in Bianliang!" Senior Brother Li's voice sounded very timely, and he was so complimentary.
Also just right.
"Of course, this place belonged to the Gyeonggi Province of the Tang Dynasty, and it was truly the heart of the country. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Qiu Lie, led his troops to stay here many times!"
"No wonder the next time I entered the county, I felt that the scenery was very different from other places..."
Praises came one after another. Several officials who accompanied Li Sheng to Dangxiang to announce the decree also began to compliment the once prosperous place.
"In the past, the heart of the Tang Dynasty, but now, the party's kites are very close at hand." Only Han Qing, for no reason, had such a sentence in his heart. Fortunately, he reacted in time and swallowed the words back before they came out.
In the stomach.
"You still think you're unlucky enough, right?! If you suffer a loss, you have to remember a little longer!" Han Qing quickly realized that he was influenced by the previous owner of his body, and Han Qing secretly ridiculed towards his heart.
In his heart, the feeling of dull pain arose again. However, this time, he held it back forcibly and refused to compromise until he was determined to adapt to this level of pain, and then quietly waited for it to disappear on its own.
No one present, except Yang Xu, noticed his strange behavior. Everyone's attention was attracted by what Lu Xingyan said about the origin of the Peony Pond.
It turns out that Ningzhou, in the Tang Dynasty, was an out-and-out capital city. Not only did Emperor Taizong once stay in Ding'an City, there was also a summer palace on the mountain outside the city where Emperor Xuanzong and Concubine Yang spent their summer vacation.
The place where everyone is drinking today used to be the private residence of General Guo Ziyi's son Guo Yan and Princess Shengping. The princess liked singing, dancing and music, so she built such a peony pond in the residence. The name Peony Pavilion came from this.
During the war in the late Tang Dynasty, the Guo family declined. Most of the buildings in the house were destroyed, and the garden in the yard was turned into a street. The Peony Pavilion, because of its unique shape, passed through several hands, and finally became the whole house. The largest restaurant in the county.
"Guo Yan, I know, the one who beats his wife when he is drunk. Drunk and beating the golden branch is a very famous play." After socializing for half a night, Han Qing finally found a topic that he could join. However, when he looked around, he couldn't find anything to talk about. No one can listen.
The protagonist of tonight's banquet is senior brother Li Sheng. From beginning to end, he is a dispensable and transparent person.
