The night before leaving home, a small dinner at home.
Zhang Shi also invited two soldiers sent by the Yamen to Zhang Yue, and they would look after him all the way from now on.
Tang Jiu needless to say, he drank as soon as he sat down.
Zhang Yue has gained some experience. What does it mean to drink from beginning to end?
The most serious crime committed by civil servants in the Song Dynasty was exile, and those who went far away, such as Su Shi, was exiled to Hainan Island by Zhang Dun. This was almost the most serious punishment for a civil servant.
It is very interesting that Hainan is not called Danzhou, Su Shi's courtesy name is Zizhan, so there is a saying that Zhang Dun is simply disgusting.
Similarly, Su Zhe's nickname was Ziyou, who was demoted to Leizhou, and Huang Tingjian's nickname was Luzhi, who was demoted to Yizhou. These places where people were demoted were given radicals, which sounded derogatory. All these stories were attributed to Zhang Dun.
Handwriting.
As for military officers, in addition to beheading, the next worst thing is to assassinate their spouses.
For example, Captain Di Qing had his face tattooed when he was young, but he had not yet become an official at that time.
Another soldier named Ma Chang walked five and when he saw Tang Jiu, he respectfully called him "Sir."
Calling Dianzhi does not necessarily mean Dianzhi. This Tang Jiu was a minor envoy, and he might have served in the third squadron, or even borrowed the post from the third squadron, but he could be regarded as a serious military attaché after all. However, after being assassinated, he could be described as
A phoenix on the ground is not as good as a chicken.
It is normal for prisoners who were assassinated by the government to be re-recruited as soldiers. For example, after Yang Zhi in Water Margin killed the gangster and was demoted to Daming Mansion, he was appointed as an officer by Liang Zhongshu and was sent to escort the birthday party to the palace.
Beijing.
After a few glasses of wine, Ma Wu had already let go of his chatterbox and talked loudly.
As for Tang Jiu, he said a few words after drinking.
Zhang Shi personally toasted the two of them, said a lot of words of care, and drank wine all night. Zhang Shi felt relieved when he saw that Tang Jiu drank more than 20 or 30 bowls of wine without changing his expression.
Zhang Yue understood what his brother meant. If Tang Jiuzhen was the one who caused trouble by drinking, then Zhang Shi was really worried about letting his brother go on the road. Drinking at the same time was a good opportunity to see the character of Tang and Ma.
Tang Jiu is shrewd and experienced, and Ma Wuzhong is honest and honest. They should be able to be trusted.
After drinking that night, the two of them went home to pack their luggage.
The next day, everyone set out.
Zhang Yue first said goodbye to Mr. Yu, who said: "Uncle, I am going to take the exam. Don't think about your family."
Zhang Yue said goodbye: "From now on, I will rely on my sister-in-law to run the house."
Yu hurriedly said: "Uncle, you're welcome."
Zhang Yue, Zhang Shi and Huang Haoyi traveled together for half a day and arrived at Yuliangyi.
Yuliangyi is located in Yuliang Mountain, where Nanpu River originates.
Yuliang Post is also the first post to enter Fujian and the starting point of Jiangpu Post Road.
Since ancient times, officials and scholars traveling to the north of Fujian have to stay overnight in a post to recharge their batteries and cross the mountain range tomorrow morning. Otherwise, they will not be able to cross the Xianxia Mountains in one day and will be in trouble if they cannot go up or down.
The post house was inhabited by officials and scholars who had left Fujian. Zhang Yue had no post certificates, so he could not live there. However, there were people traveling to the post house on both sides of the post house. When Zhang Yue arrived at Yuliang Post Station, he saw merchants gathered nearby.
From a distance at the foot of the ridge, you can see the clouds rising from the Xianxia ridge and passing over the ridge. Farther away, there is a vast expanse of white that blends with the sky. I heard people say that the Lingnan side is pretty good, but there have been several rains in the north of the ridge.
Snow, I didn’t see anyone crossing the ridge from the north yesterday.
It is quite difficult to cross the ridge in this weather, so merchants near Yuliangyi would rather stay here for a day or two and wait for good weather to cross the ridge.
When Zhang Yuezhang came here, he saw such a lively scene. Outside the Chuanshe Nilu in Yuliangyi, there were pack donkeys and mules everywhere. Merchants were waiting here with Beiyuan tribute tea, Jianyang editions, and Fujian seafood.
, and when the weather cleared, we headed across the mountains.
When Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi asked, everything was full and there was no room available. The store clerk suggested to Zhang Yue and the others that if they didn't bring any goods, they might as well go to Man'ye Temple for a night's stay.
After some discussion, everyone headed to Man'ye Temple.
There is a clear stream under the temple. When you get closer, the stream makes a sound. The tops of the big trees beside the stream are covered with white frost. The reason why it is called Man'yoji Temple is because maple trees are planted all around the temple, and the maple leaves appear in autumn.
When it's red, Ten Thousand Leaves of Red is really beautiful.
The creek is named Maple Creek, and a stone step among the trees leads from bottom to top to the deep mountain.
There is a poem from the Song Dynasty describing this scene: thousands of red leaves in front of thousands of stone steps, and winding wine glasses riding on the maple trees in the stream.
Everyone walked through the long stone steps and arrived in front of the temple. They saw seven tall and ancient pines in front of the temple. At this moment, they could hear the waves of the pines, as if they were going out to welcome guests for the monks.
Zhang Shi told Zhi Ke Tong Zhi about the difficulty, and the monk made two dormitories for them to stay in. Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi were very grateful, and the two of them gave them some money for sesame oil.
Zhang Yue arrived at the dormitory to stay. There were more than twenty dormitories in Manye Temple, and there were separate rooms for men and women. Everyone also abided by the rules, kept silent, did not speak easily, and did not dare to wander around.
A few people were packing their luggage, and a monk presented them with mountain tea.
Huang Haoyi asked the monk: "I heard that there is a waterfall in Man'ye Temple, which is said to be the third in the world. I wonder if it can be seen?"
The monk said: "That's natural. It's just a few dozen steps behind the temple. In early spring, the water is still small. In summer, the roar of the waterfall can be heard in the temple."
Zhang Yuehuang Haoyi couldn't help but look forward to this scene, and immediately asked: "Can I go and watch it?"
The monk smiled and said, "Layers are free to do whatever they want."
“Brother, are you willing to go with us?” Zhang Yue greeted.
Zhang Shize waved his hand and said, "Sanlang has to go to Xianxia Ridge early tomorrow morning, so don't wander around."
Zhang Yue said: "I'll go take a look and then come back."
Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi went to the back of the temple together. After walking a few steps, they saw a silver chain hanging on a cliff in the distance, and the sound of rumbling water could be heard.
Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi both said "good" and then walked forward quickly.
After walking a few dozen feet, I saw the water from the waterfall drifting diagonally and hitting my face, which made me feel a little bit cold.
The air is as fresh as after a heavy rain.
The two of them walked to the front of the mountain and saw a waterfall. At this time, water droplets splashed on their faces.
Huang Haoyi frowned and said, "I had known that I had come to get my umbrella and raincoat. What should I have done if my clothes got wet and caught the wind and cold? It would have been better to go back to the temple."
Zhang Yue said: "It's coming. It's ridiculous to turn back like this. If Shiro is concerned, I'll go and have a look."
Huang Haoyi said: "That's okay, it's not that I don't dare, I just don't want to get my clothes wet and the rocks are slippery. Sanlang should be more careful."
Zhang Yue said: "I can save it."
Zhang Yue took the bamboo stick in his hand and moved forward. Looking at the waterfall from a close distance, it looked like a bead curtain. The water curtain separated from the top of the rock and poured on the rocks of the rock wall and pool like snow.
Zhang Yue was here, but he heard the sound of wind and water by the pond, shaking the mountains and shaking the valleys.
Zhang Yue originally thought that he was the only one who came to see the waterfall in such bad weather, but when he turned around, he saw a woman wearing a white curtain hat and a goose-yellow dress, also holding an umbrella by the pool to watch the scenery.
There are two maids further away.
A maid saw Zhang Yue and said hurriedly: "Girl, someone is coming."
Hearing that someone was coming, the woman put down the gauze hanging from the brim of her hat and looked at herself.
Although it was a bit sudden, Zhang Yue saluted the woman.
This curtain hat is called Mi Li. It was originally a Hufu, worn by women in the Western Regions to protect themselves from wind and sand. However, it was introduced to the Central Plains, and in the Tang and Song Dynasties, it became worn by women when going out, and gradually became fashionable.
Many women in the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" wear this hat when traveling.
However, generally only women from wealthy families wear them, while those from small families don’t want to wear them, but they just can’t afford them.
"I originally came to see this waterfall, but I didn't expect the girl to be here. It's really rude, so I'll say goodbye!"
Zhang Yue turned around and left.
“Brother Zhang, why don’t you always hold an umbrella?”
"Ah?" Zhang Yue was shocked. He turned around and said suddenly after hearing the voice, "Yes, the girl is from the library of Wu Mansion...Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you."
Zhang Yue said: "I haven't thanked the girl for borrowing the book that day. It's convenient for me."
The woman smiled and said: "It's a trivial matter, it's not worth mentioning. Brother Zhang lives here at Wanyoshi Temple, but will he go across the mountain tomorrow?"
The maid picked up an extra umbrella and handed it to Zhang Yue. Zhang Yue said, "That's true. I'll go to Beijing and go to the Imperial Academy for the exam."
Because they were separated by the waterfall, the two of them struggled to speak, so Zhang Yue had to take a few steps closer.
The sound of rumbling water could be heard in the ears, and the woman said: "Brother Zhang, since you have this opportunity, you should cherish it. It's a long way to the capital. In the spring cold in the mountains, how can you walk if your body is soaked? If you are delayed,
It's exam time, isn't it a big deal?"
Zhang Yue said: "The girl is right, but if you want to enjoy this scene, you have to pay attention."
The woman glanced at it, and a scholar in the distance smiled and said, "Is that your companion?"
Zhang Yue looked back and said with a smile, "Exactly."
The woman said: "It's commendable to come here in the snow to ask for a book, but it's not necessary to see the waterfall."
Zhang Yue smiled cheerfully and said, "What the girl said is that I was reckless for a moment."
The woman said apologetically: "Brother Zhang, it's not me. Brother often says that I have a natural tendency to criticize others."
Zhang Yue listened to the woman's soft apology, and couldn't help but feel something in his heart. He couldn't help but think, I'm not your husband, so with your tendency to scold others, it won't be my turn to be the one who has a headache in the future.
Zhang Yue said sternly: "The fact that a girl can give you honest advice shows that she cares about you, so why talk about scolding me?"
The woman smiled when she heard this.
Zhang Yue listened to the beautiful laughter of the woman, and couldn't help but secretly thought that it was a pity that he couldn't turn sideways and see the woman's smile, but it was covered by a hanging veil and he couldn't see clearly.
Zhang Yue composed himself and said: "Girl, I'm going to leave first, otherwise my companion will be impatient with waiting. Return this umbrella to girl."
"Brother Zhang, this is a success. You can take this umbrella and leave it, just leave it by the roadside."
Zhang Yue thanked him and left with an umbrella. He walked to Huang Haoyi and placed the umbrella on the stone beside the road. When he looked back, he saw that the woman was still standing by the pool, holding an umbrella and looking up at the waterfall.
Huang Haoyi inquired as soon as he saw her: "Brother Zhang, which girl is this? Are you familiar with her? I will also lend you my umbrella."
Zhang Yue said: "We meet on the right side of the road, but we can't call it acquaintance. I've been waiting for a long time."
Huang Haoyi continued the gossip: "It doesn't matter, it's just that the woman met you on the wrong side, how could she talk to you so much? Judging from the woman's travel outfit, she must be a rich man. Brother Zhang, have you seen her appearance clearly?
?Would you like to cross the ridge with us tomorrow?"
Zhang Yue heard what Huang Haoyi said and thought to himself, yes, the Wu family also wants to return to Beijing?
The two of them walked to the dormitory, and saw a group of people walking towards them.
Zhang Yue couldn't help but said: "Isn't this Mr. Wu Dalang?"
"Sanlang, it's really Sanlang! Tomorrow Sanlang is going to go to Beijing via Xianxia Ridge? He happens to be on the same journey as me." Wu Anshi said with a smile.
"Exactly," Zhang Yue said, "I was studying in the county on that day, but I didn't see the Dalang Jun saying that he wanted to go to Beijing, so why are you in such a hurry?"
Wu Anshi looked a little sad when he heard this. He suddenly came to Beijing because his uncle Wu Yu was unwell, so he came to Beijing earlier than expected.
Wu Anshi smiled and said: "I had this intention for a long time, but I didn't have time to tell Sanlang that day. Haha, meeting here shows that you and I have a deep fate. We will cross the ridge together tomorrow and take a boat to Beijing. I heard that the boundary between Zhejiang and Zhejiang is not the same.
Taiping, this time I will bring dozens of servants to protect the hospital, and most thieves are not afraid of me."
Zhang Yue was delighted and said: "So much thanks to Mr. Wu Dalang for taking care of me."
Zhang Yue introduced Huang Haoyi to Wu Anshi and said: "This is Huang Haoyi who recommended Taixue to Jinshi in the state. He is on the same path as me."
Wu Anshi's eyes lit up and she thought to herself, she was worried about having nowhere to make friends with talented people, but now she has made another friend.
“Very good, very good.”
Of course, Huang Haoyi had also heard of Wu Anshi's reputation. He was extremely happy to hear that he was willing to take him to Beijing, and he also wanted to get acquainted with him.
Zhang Yue returned to his room and told Zhang Shi that Wu Anshi was willing to go to Beijing with him. Zhang Shi was immediately relieved after hearing this.
The next day, everyone got up early.
Zhang Shi packed Zhang Yue's luggage, and before leaving, he repeatedly told him what to pay attention to on the road, such as where to put big money and where to put small money. Zhang Yue's ears felt calloused after hearing these things.
"Brother, okay, I...I've heard you say the same thing a dozen times."
Zhang Yue couldn't help but speak more harshly, but when he saw Zhang Shi looked at him for a long time, he couldn't say a word in the end, and then he lowered his head to pack Zhang Yue's luggage.
Zhang Yue suddenly regretted, why was he so angry? Zhang Shi carried Zhang Yue's luggage out of Man'ye Temple without saying a word.
It was still dark at this time.
The two brothers walked in silence all the way until they reached Xianxia Ridge.
Zhang Yue took the luggage from Zhang Shi.
“Third brother, when you asked me if I had crossed Xianxia Ridge that day, I knew you were definitely going, but I didn’t expect you to go so fast.”
Zhang Yue said: "Brother, don't worry. If I study hard and study hard after entering the Imperial Academy, I will take you, my sister-in-law, and Xi'er to Beijing as soon as possible, and we can reunite our family."
Chapter Shi said: "I thought you said this casually that day. What will happen to the shop?"
Zhang Yue said: "Let's drive to Beijing. It doesn't matter if we don't drive. The most important thing is that our whole family is together."
Zhang Shi nodded and said, "Yes, Xi'er will go to the capital after studying in the future, not to mention the second brother is also in the capital now. You are right... let me think about it again!"
"elder brother!"
Zhang Shi shook his head and said: "No need to say anything more. Don't miss your family, but you should send them a little message. You don't have to say anything, just talk about the current situation. If you are busy with schoolwork, just write a few words to say you are safe.
OK, your second brother is too busy with his homework and has no time to do this. You must remember not to imitate him and always write letters home."
Zhang Yue's eyes turned red and he said: "I know, if something happens, I will be the first to write to tell my family. Brother, take care!"
