The reason is that he has something else to do recently, but he didn't say anything specific about it.
Bai Gui is hard to find out.
However, this result was within his expectation. When he invited Brother Xun to join him at the dance hall, he had already shown a look of rejection, but he couldn't explain it clearly.
Please invite me again now, the relationship is much more familiar, and some harsh words of refusal can be spoken.
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Kyoto is also called Xijing by the Japanese, which is opposite to Tokyo. It is about 350 kilometers from Tokyo to Xijing, and it takes about 11 hours by train.
However, this was already very fast compared to a few decades ago. At the end of the shogunate period, it took half a month to travel from Edo to Kyoto using a horse-drawn platoon cart.
Railway carriages are divided into three classes, upper class, medium class and lower class, with different prices.
This time, it was not the embassy that booked the tickets, but Bai Gui’s private booking. Naturally, he would not wrong himself and book third-class tickets. The crowd for third-class tickets was mixed and noisy, especially if he sat for a long time, which was even more uncomfortable.
In the first-class carriage, it was the first time he saw treasure pills among the goods sold by the waiter.
That is, motion sickness medicine, which is worth a lot of money, two yuan a piece. This thing is something you cannot see in lower-class carriages.
The upper-class carriages provide more services and can even provide some dedicated services.
Spacious and quiet.
The nearest newspaper is placed next to the seat, with a full range of categories, and you can read it for free.
Bai Gui had nothing to do and took a few glances. From some news, he also saw the reason why Minister Wu said that "the national affairs are difficult". The court has been in a lot of trouble recently due to the affairs of the cabinet and Congress. It is very worried and has to train new soldiers.
...Wait a minute, where is the money to reward him?
Of course, it is also possible that some people are greedy for ink.
After a short nap, it was noon.
Kyoto Station, get off.
As soon as I got out of the train station, there were rows of rickshaw pullers waiting on both sides, so I randomly hailed one.
Lean less.
Then we entered the ancient city of Kyoto.
Kyoto was built after the two cities of Chang'an and Luoyang in the Tang Dynasty. Like Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty, the main street was Suzaku Street, which ran from north to south, and was divided into Youjing, which was modeled after Chang'an, and Zuojing, which was modeled after Luoyang.
There were also east and west markets in the left and right capitals, and this was also the market system.
Although Bai Gui knew the origin of Kyoto, as a Chang'an native, he still felt a little strange after entering.
It's like looking at a fake, but very exquisite.
He shook his head and asked the rickshaw driver to take him to Gion Abode.
According to what Ajun told Bai Gui, Xunzi is learning skills at the geisha school in Gion. And Gion is the most famous geisha flower street in Kyoto and even Japan, with more than 3,000 geishas here.
Along the way, there are antique buildings. They are very different from Tokyo, which has become more Westernized.
"Sir, are you looking for a girl? I am familiar with the girls in the arcade. I will introduce you to them. The arcade will give you a more favorable price..."
"If you look for it yourself, you will inevitably be deceived!"
After walking for a while, the rickshaw driver said as he walked.
Not long after I got off the train, I went to Gion to look for geishas. I saw that they were lecherous. He had been working as a rickshaw puller for some years, and he knew that, as is commonly said, he usually went to the verandah to find girls.
Veranda has also cooperated with their rickshaw shop. As long as they can introduce customers and customers, they will also receive a commission.
"Nonsense!"
"Do I look like that?"
Bai Gui immediately turned pale.
When it comes to which city's red light district I am most familiar with, I am in the transportation industry. I have seen these jokes on the Internet many times in my previous life, saying that if you want to solve the problem nearby, you only need to find a taxi driver, and you will gain something...
I never thought I would be touched by him.
"Sir, are you afraid that I will lie to you? How could I lie to a noble person like you..."
The rickshaw driver complained.
Although it is possible to bully foreigners, it also depends on their status. If they are caught in the eye, the whole family may pay for it.
Normally I wouldn't do this kind of lifeless business.
Not to mention that the man in his car was strong and strong. It was obvious at a glance that he would be difficult to deal with. Even three or five big men would probably not be able to get close to him.
Bai Gui had no intention of breaking up with the rickshaw driver. Although he wanted to go to the verandah to see the world, the one introduced by the rickshaw driver was probably a low-level veranda and there was nothing interesting to see...
Besides, he has to be on guard, who knows if he might rip off customers.
The car and boat shop's legs and teeth should be killed even if they are not guilty!
It’s a new arrival, so it’s better to play it safe.
Bai Gui knew himself very well. He was not a gentleman with high moral standards. In addition to Ajun's prayer, he probably had some unclear meaning in coming to see Xunzi.
People tend to be afraid of things that are too hot. After being away from it for a while, they will think about its warmth again.
In addition, if you come to Kyoto but don’t come to Gion, your visit is in vain.
On your way!
It’s all on the way!
When the rickshaw driver saw that the customers in the car did not reply, he knew that the business was ruined. He cursed secretly but did not dare to express it too much, so he could only pull him to the boundary of Gion.
Gion is divided into two parts: Gion East and Gion A.
Gion Flower Street.
When we got here, the flow of people was a bit crowded. Although the rickshaws were able to pass by, they inevitably slowed down a bit.
Gion is not entirely filled with houses and teahouses. It is also the largest entertainment venue in Kyoto. There are some restaurants on both sides of the road, displaying a variety of delicacies, among which Kyoto confectionery is the most popular.
Kyoto’s wagashi are actually also wagashi, but Kyoto’s wagashi is the most famous, and its cooking methods are also different.
Bai Gui got off the car, paid, and started walking along the road.
I saw some good camellia candies on sale, candies shaped into camellia shapes, so I bought a box as a gift.
From time to time, I walked to the geisha school.
"Please look for Xunzi..."
"She is about sixteen or seventeen years old. She is as tall as my chest. She is a new student in school..."
Bai Gui said to the maid at the geisha school.
There are quite a few geishas named Xunzi. But there are not many who can meet the characteristics Bai Gui mentioned. Especially those who have recently entered school, there are very few.
"Please sir, please wait for a moment."
The maid hurriedly saluted.
She could tell that the young man in front of her was probably rich or noble. He was wearing a suit that she would probably bankrupt and couldn't afford, and every accessory he carried showed his identity.
After a while, a little maid led Xunzi over.
The geisha school that Xunzi attended at this time was not for performing arts, so she did not apply whitening powder and was bare-faced. In addition, since the Meiji era, there has been an order to abolish the black teeth, which has been in effect for decades, and ordinary geishas are not prone to dyeing.
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She walked over in small steps, her steps were very slow, and her two hands that had just exposed the sleeves of her kimono were pressed against her waist.
A very elegant move.
"gentlemen……"
When Xunzi saw Bai Gui, his face suddenly turned crimson.
