Around 1898 in the late Qing Dynasty, ancient poetry was being destroyed, which was called the destiny of the poetry world. During the vernacular movement, it was the construction and transition stage of new poetry, so during this period, many people were already working on
He tried to write poetry in vernacular. Later, the first vernacular poem, "Two Butterflies" written by Dr. Hu, also drew on the experience of his predecessors.
Therefore, although writing poetry in vernacular is a bit "deviant", it is not an exaggeration.
Letters written by the ancients were mostly written in the vernacular.
"Holding an oil-paper umbrella, wandering alone in the long, long and lonely rain alley."
"I hope to meet a girl who is as hateful as a lilac."
"She has..."
"The color of lilac."
"Fragrance like lilac."
"Sad as lilacs."
"Mourning in the rain; lamenting and hesitating..."
Bai Xiuzhu held the plain white letterhead and looked at the lines of beautiful handwriting. Her eyes were a little moved, and even her cold face melted a little. The pear dimples on both sides of her cheeks were looming, as if she was smiling.
Fold the letter and place it close to your body.
She glanced at Bai Gui coldly with her beautiful eyes and said word by word: "Remember to write me a letter when I return to China. Don't forget it."
The meaning of these words is very clear, I choose to forgive.
The barrier between the two people quickly disappeared.
Bai Gui breathed a sigh of relief.
This hurdle has finally passed.
If you are willing to investigate, you can't hide it. He has never thought of deliberately concealing it. Deliberately concealing a marriage that was the result of deception can bring temporary happiness, but it will also cause suffering afterwards.
After all, there is something different about a legal wife.
"Don't worry, I will definitely write to you more when you return to China."
Bai Gui assured.
Seeing that the two of them were talking harmoniously, Bai Xiongqi, who had been waiting in the bathroom for a long time, came out. He also deliberately set up a match. After all, there were few people of the same age he had ever met who were better than Bai Meihe.
No one who is more talented than Bai Meihe can beat him!
Those who can defeat him are not as talented as him!
Yunwen Yunwu!
Besides, he also inquired about Bai Gui's family background. Although he was born into a poor family, this is a good thing. It means that after Bai Xiuzhu gets married, she won't have to suffer too many family embarrassments, feudal ethics, etc....
Of course, if her sister couldn't overcome this hurdle, Bai Xiongqi wouldn't force her.
The meal ended quickly.
The next day, Bai Gui took leave and said goodbye to his brother, sister and Mrs. Bai at the Tokyo Railway Station.
"goodbye!"
Bai Gui and Bai Xiuzhu hugged and said goodbye.
The three of them got into the carriage.
There was a shrill whistle from the steam train, and the tracks and the train were clanging away gradually.
Wait until you can no longer see it...
Bai Gui ended his gaze and felt a little lost for a moment.
He and Bai Xiuzhu got along very well with each other. Perhaps it was because she grew up in Ameiken. Her knowledge was incomparable to that of ordinary women, and she always received appropriate responses when chatting...
"Here comes two blessings."
Bai Gui walked to the grocery store at the train station and said.
Dafu is glutinous rice dumplings.
One is red bean paste and the other is matcha paste.
He prefers the matcha flavor.
…
December passed by in a hurry, and it came to the day before New Year's Eve.
Before the Meiji Restoration in Japan, the old mill that was similar to the Chinese lunar calendar was used. Traditionally, the last day of the last month of the lunar calendar was called Daihui Day, which was equal to New Year's Eve. On the night before, residents near Hachioji City held a Nuo-nu ceremony.
The meaning of New Year's Eve is to get rid of the monster "Xi".
Chai Nuo means throwing beans to drive away ghosts, also called exorcism. During the Han and Tang Dynasties, this kind of activity was still very popular. In fact, today, some social fire activities held in the countryside are also Nuo chasing ceremonies.
It's just that it's not called that anymore.
Bai Gui also visited Shehuo when he was studying in Zishui County and staying at Bailu Academy.
The Japanese pursuit of Nuo was passed down during the Sui and Tang Dynasties and has been preserved ever since.
By this time, winter vacation had already begun.
That is the winter vacation for students.
"Onisang, let's go watch a Nuo show together."
Xiao Chiyo shook the coldness in his hands and said to Bai Gui who was writing a manuscript beside him.
At this time, basically no one will stay at home. Instead, they will go to watch the Nuo opera, and then go home for dinner after the Nuo opera is over.
"Nuo opera?"
Bai Gui nodded and stood up.
As a person who has read the Four Books and Five Classics, he is naturally not unfamiliar with Nuo opera. It is recorded in "The Analects of Confucius Xiangdang": "Nuo people in the countryside wear court uniforms and stand on the steps."
In "Analects of Confucius", there is also a note: "Nuo can drive away plague ghosts."
So there is nothing wrong with participating in this Japanese festival. Firstly, do as the local customs do, and secondly, it is similar to treating it as a social fire in Zishui County. Other places in China also call it Nuo opera. The form is similar, but the content is slightly different.
Thirdly, it’s hard to let Xunzi and Xiaochiyo go alone.
After tidying up.
The three of them walked out of the two-story building, wrapped in thick winter coats.
No need to go far, the performance is taking place on the street facing the street.
A tall bonfire stood at the corner of the street, and the crowds gathered on the street to join in the fun. There was an open road in the middle. There were Nuo opera performers wearing Prajna masks dancing, and there were some fire-breathing performers holding a bottle of wine in their hands.
Hold the torch high, get close, and blow out a long flame ribbon...
It's very lively and the atmosphere is just there.
Nothing special either.
When I go out to watch a Nuo opera, I always have some expectations, but after I come, I always find it boring.
Return to the private house.
Kaoruko has already made soba noodles and dumplings for New Year's Eve at home.
"I'm gonna start now!"
The three of them said in unison.
The night passed so quietly.
More than three days.
A Japanese warrior visited him.
"Who are you?"
Bai Gui looked at the middle-aged warrior in front of him. Compared with the ordinary short Japanese warriors, he was taller. He was estimated to be about 1.8 meters, about the same height as him. He had a strong physique. Sitting on his knees in front of Bai Gui, he also had a certain temperament.
Feeling of oppression.
Of course, what caught his attention immediately was the abundant body hair.
And...the katana he wears.
It's a real samurai sword, not a stick sword that hides people's eyes.
This means that he has certain privileges and is exempt from the sword abolition order.
"I am Isao Kondo, the leader of the Shinsengumi!"
"I was also present when Haku-kun cut off Yagyu Ichi's wrist at the Yagyu Kendo Hall, but Haku-kun didn't notice me at the time..."
"Once Yagyu was a member of the Shinsengumi, even though he withdrew, he was defeated and I couldn't ignore him."
"After thinking about it, it's always a bad idea to interrupt when the New Year is approaching, so I postponed it until today."
"I came... to let Mr. Bai know that Japan's swordsmanship is not weaker than Qing's martial arts..."
Team leader Kondo said slowly, with an unquestionable look on his face.
"Shinsengumi?"
Bai Gui's face showed solemnity.
The Shinsengumi was proposed by Hachiro Kiyokawa when Tokugawa Iemo came to the capital during the shogunate period. It was later disbanded after the shogunate's defeat and surrender during the Boshin War.
However, this organization still exists among the people, nicknamed "Ren Sheng Lang".