When parents are here, if you don’t travel far away, you will travel in a safe way.
After a small gathering with Wang Bolin and the others that day, Yunjing decided on the direction of his study tour, heading to the northern border!
There is a war going on at the border, which is very dangerous. It is not actually an ideal place for a study tour, but Yunjing has thought about it. By the time he travels to the border, it will be the middle of winter, and all parties will have a truce at that time, so there is no big problem in terms of safety.
As the saying goes, going out is all about the world. There is no absolutely safe place in the world, so it doesn’t matter where you go.
He spent ten days preparing.
In fact, there was nothing to prepare for. The main thing was that it was a bit troublesome to convince his parents and family. Yunjing did not hide his plan to go to the north to study. When his family heard that he was going to travel far away, and to the north, although they did not try their best to stop the persuasion, they were deeply worried.
Deep worry is inevitable.
Yunjing has been very independent since he was a child and does not do things blindly and impulsively. Moreover, studying abroad is an experience that every scholar will have. In addition, he showed a little bit of his martial arts and promised to write a letter every month to report that his family was safe.
Then he reluctantly agreed to Yunjing's study tour in the north.
Before setting off, Yunjing planned the route in detail. He wanted to see the border scenery. This trip would cover at least eight thousand miles in one direction and would cross seven state capitals on the way.
Of course, the eight thousand mile road is not a straight line.
In his plan, during this trip, he would spend most of his time in small villages and towns, and he would not visit many big towns. In the final analysis, study tours are to truly see the sufferings of the people, not to go for comfort.
Place to enjoy.
After spending a good time with his family, Yunjing traveled in simple clothes and embarked on a study tour in midsummer, despite his family's repeated advice.
He set out on the road alone, without the book boy Song Yan, without riding a horse, and even without Xiao Bai. He wanted to walk all over the mountains and rivers to measure the earth with his feet.
He didn't bring many things, just a back-type bookcase with a few books, pens, ink, paper and inkstones, a change of clothes, and some ingredients. In addition, he also brought an umbrella, a sword, and hundreds of things.
Twelve taels of money.
Student registration is a must. It is needed to pass through customs and enter the city on the road. Every time you go to a big place, you need to take your school registration to the government to register and stamp it according to the situation. Firstly, it is to confirm your study tour experience, and secondly, in case of accidents during the study tour.
If there was any accident, the government would also have traces to help find and trace it.
He really traveled in simple clothes, even on a budget. He traveled more than 8,000 miles in one direction, and a hundred and ten dollars was definitely not enough to spend. But he was not worried that he would lose his place if he ran out of money on the way.
It's not a big problem if you want to eat well and sleep well.
Yunjing set out in the morning, so he didn't disturb his family to avoid worry and reluctance. He also didn't notify his friends to see him off. The scene of reluctant farewell always makes people unhappy.
Of course, he didn't just run away quietly, he was notified in advance.
Arriving at the town government office early in the morning, Yunjing showed his academic status and went to a special place to report. He was a scholar from Niujiao Town and went on a study tour. Reporting was a necessary procedure. Otherwise, if the government had something to do with him but couldn't find anyone,
What a troublesome thing.
When Yunjing went to the town's Yamen to report, he actually received fifty taels of silver as travel allowance. It was an unexpected surprise, but it was also one of the benefits of being a scholar.
Fifty taels is a lot, you can buy two cows, so it makes sense that people in this world are keen on studying to gain fame, of course, only this time.
After having a simple breakfast in Niujiao Town, Yunjing took the road to the north. He had to walk dozens of miles along the official road in the direction of the county town. If he didn't go to the county town, he would take the official road to the north on the way.
After leaving Niujiao Town, there were gradually fewer pedestrians on the road, but the cloud scenery was particularly relaxing, and there was even a feeling that the sea and sky were vast. After all, he had stayed in Niujiao Town for more than ten years, and now he could really go out and experience it.
The great mountains and rivers of this world.
He has been to Fengyang County, Xinlin County, and Wangjiang County, but those times were purposeful. He was not as relaxed and free as he is now, and his mentality was different after all.
"I don't know how many stories I will experience and how much scenery I will experience during this trip..."
Walking on the official road, Yunjing was full of expectations for the next journey.
He moved forward on foot, and did not use Qinggong. His speed was not very fast, almost the same as that of an ordinary person walking on the road.
After traveling more than ten miles from Niujiao Town, I met an old man driving a cart on Yunjing Road. The man encountered difficulties. The wheel of an ox cart pulling a load of firewood got stuck in a hole in the road and he couldn't get out. He took the initiative to ask:
"Can the elderly need help?"
The old man was in his sixties and was wearing patched coarse clothes. He had already seen Yunjing. He knew at the first glance that Yunjing was a scholar that he could not afford to offend. He even stopped driving and waited quietly for Yunjing.
Jing left, never expecting that Yun Jing would actually offer to help.
He quickly waved his hand and said: "No... no need, thank you for your kindness."
Facing Yunjing, he couldn't even speak, and he didn't even dare to agree to Yunjing's help. After all, as a poor man, being able to talk to a scholar like Yunjing was already a blessing, so how could he dare to bother?
"Old man, it's okay. I'm strong, and the firewood in your car is too heavy. The stone in front of the wheel is stuck and cannot be moved up. If you drive forcefully, it will easily break the wheel." Yunjing pointed to the stuck wheel track.
The old man became even more uneasy, shook his head and said, "I don't dare to trouble my little brother. I can do it myself. If that doesn't work, I'll move the firewood in the car to the roadside and wait for the wheels to come out before moving it up. It won't take too much time."
Yun Jing understands the old man's feelings. After all, he himself is a child who grew up in a poor family. To compare his feelings, he replaces the old man with his former father or grandfather. If they encounter such a thing, if a scholar takes the initiative to help, it will most likely be him.
Even if they are troublesome or tired, they will refuse help. After all, the gap between poor people and educated people is too big.
Precisely because you understand the other person's mentality and do what you can, why not do it.
So Yun Jing smiled, took two steps forward, grabbed the edge of the cart and pretended to be struggling to lift the cart, then urged the oxen pulling the cart, and the cart came out.
While he was pushing the cart, the old man almost cried and said uneasily: "How can this happen? How can this happen..."
"Okay, old man, the car has already come out. Let me just say that I am very strong. Let's go and say goodbye." With these words, Yunjing walked away.
It feels really good to help someone to the best of my ability. Study tour is not just about walking around and looking around. You have to be involved in many things. Only in this way can you achieve the real purpose of the study tour. If you just want to walk around and look around, you can simply stay at home.
Forget about reading, there is everything in the book.
"Thank you for your help, brother. I still have room on the oxcart. If you don't mind, can I give you a ride?" Seeing that Yunjing left after helping, the old man didn't bother himself, so he mustered up the courage to say.
Stopping, Yunjing saw that there was still room on the oxcart. Since he could ride without having to walk, Yunjing was still happy to do so even though it was slower, and said with a smile: "Then I'll bother you, old man."
"No trouble, no trouble, I have to thank you. If it weren't for my little brother's help, I wouldn't have been able to get the car out for an hour and get on the road normally." The old man said shyly. Yun Jing was easy to talk to, which greatly relieved his inner anxiety.
Relax.
The two of them got on the cart, and the ox cart set off slowly.
Yunjing took the initiative to chat and said, "Old man, where are you taking these firewood?"
"Go to the inn at the intersection of Sancha Road. I have to transport a cart of firewood there every day to earn some money to support my family," the old man replied quickly.
Perhaps he was afraid that the smell of sweat on his body would displease Yunjing, or perhaps he was afraid that his bad breath would displease Yunjing. He sat a little further away and did not speak to Yunjing. He was simple and cautious and worked hard to complete these details.
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Nodding, Yunjing said: "I've been to that inn before. The business is good. I can take over the job of delivering firewood to his family. I think I can relax a lot at home."
"No, that's not the case. The owner of that inn is a very nice person. He never deducts money for firewood. He often takes away leftovers for me. I often have meat and fish dishes at home," the old man said with a smile. He was really serious.
I am very grateful to that inn.
When someone gives you leftovers, let the old man be grateful and talk about how good they are. This is the life of the poor people here. If it were many people in Yunjing's previous life, leftovers? Who are you insulting, but you don't know that this is the life of countless people in this world.
For poor people, it is a blessing to be able to eat meat occasionally, and the leftovers are also delicious.
"So, the owner of that inn is quite kind, and we might as well make some friends if we have a chance," Yun Jing nodded.
The old man glanced at Yun Jing cautiously and said, "I guess the boss is also happy to make friends with scholars like me."
"Let's talk about it. By the way, old man, I often heard that this road is not smooth and there are gangsters blocking the road. Have you ever encountered this?" Yunjing said, changing the subject.
When I first went to Qingliang Town, there were gangsters there, so there was no reason why it would be so peaceful here.
The old man said: "How could I not have encountered this before? But when people saw that I was suffering, they said a few nice words, so they didn't embarrass me."
Regarding such an answer, Yunjing didn't know whether to say that those gangsters had a bottom line of conscience or that they deserved to die. They didn't make things difficult for the poor, but they were doing illegal things...
The two sides chatted for a while, and the old man became more relaxed. He couldn't help but ask: "Brother, you were able to lift such a heavy ox cart before. You are so strong, you can't even tell."
"It's not bad, I have learned martial arts from my master since I was a child, and my strength is indeed stronger than ordinary people," Yun Jing said with a smile.
Nodding, the old man said: "Brother is very capable, but don't blame me for talking too much. It's better to be careful when going out. It's not peaceful now, especially since you are so outstanding, don't be fooled by girls.
The bandits went up the mountain."
"Is there such a good thing? No, I mean, the bandits are robbing people?" Yun Jing said subconsciously, and quickly changed his mind.
The old man said: "Isn't this normal? Male bandits rob women, and female bandits rob men."
Well, Yunjing said that there is nothing wrong with the old man's logic...
The two of them took an ox cart to the inn at the intersection of the three forks. The old man drove the cart to deliver the goods and separated from Yun Jing. Yun Jing had lunch here and then set off on the road to the north.
The encounter with the old man was just a small episode at the beginning of his study tour, but he still planned to record it in his travel diary.
Writing travel notes is a habit of many scholars here. They record their experiences and experiences, and Yunjing decided to follow suit.
A travel diary is not a diary. Even if you write about cloud scenery, you are still a serious person...
