The iron ship has three floors, and many A-shaped rooms are on the third floor. There is a small hall on the second floor, which is similar to the layout of a restaurant. It has a variety of drinks and food. It is different from the three meals a day, but it requires additional
TOLL.
Xu Kou said he wanted to drink, so he went to the second floor. Qi Xuansu didn't mind having a few drinks, but considering Liu Hu, he decided to send Liu Hu back to the room first, and then go to Xu Kou for a drink.
As soon as Qi Xuansu and Liu Hu went up the stairs, they met a person.
This man is dressed as a gentleman, which is a bit weird. Judging from his appearance, his skin is slightly rough and even a little black. These are all traces left by the wind and sun. He is far from a pampered gentleman. But still
This is not absolutely true. Some gentry from well-off families like to travel around the world, and even go to sea personally. It is reasonable to be rough.
After all, today is no longer the age of Confucianism, where everyone is inferior in everything but good at reading, but the age of Taoism, where nature is valued.
It is natural to walk around.
Qi Xuansu was sizing up this person, and this person was also sizing up Qi Xuansu and the two of them. His eyes swept across Liuhu beside Qi Xuansu and landed on the "Dragon Fire Gun" on Qi Xuansu's waist. His expression changed slightly.
"Dragon Fire Guns" can only be distributed to generals in black who are guerrillas and above. Others who want "Dragon Hand Guns" can only spend money to buy them. However, those who dare to openly wear guns on their waists mostly have the imperial court or Taoist sects.
background, otherwise it will easily lead to trouble.
The man hesitated for a moment and asked tentatively: "Is this brother a man in black?"
"Exactly." Qi Xuansu nodded.
"No wonder, no wonder." The man nodded, "There are not many people on land who dare to openly carry firecrackers."
Qi Xuansu asked with great interest: "On land...does everyone at sea carry firecrackers?"
"Absolutely. After all, we are far away from the land and have no official duties. We have to rely on ourselves for everything. We not only have to guard against pirates, but sometimes we also have to guard against our own people. Fire, blunderbuss, and swords are all indispensable." The man touched his waist and said, "
To be honest, I have been a seafarer for many years, but I didn’t expect that after I came back, the court would not allow me to carry firearms with me at will. Those old friends who have been with me for many years can only keep them at home, which is quite unaccustomed to me.”
In the past, private possession of crossbows and armor was considered treason. Nowadays, armored crossbows and bright yellow colors have been lifted, and various firearms are mainly restricted.
As for the talisman armor that can withstand firearms, the craftsmanship requirements are extremely high. It is the proud work of Daomen Tianji Hall, and is as famous as the Lingguan armor of Huasheng Hall. People who can be restricted by the imperial ban cannot imitate this kind of armor.
People in armor don't care about the court's ban at all.
Qi Xuansu smiled and said, "I, Wei Wugui, haven't you asked me your name?"
"Wang Baoyue." The man took out an iron box from his sleeve pocket, took out a piece of paper flue-cured tobacco and handed it to Qi Xuansu.
"Sorry, no." Qi Xuansu waved his hand and asked with interest, "Brother said that he is an old sea traveler. Where have he been?"
In fact, Qi Xuansu was quite interested in overseas affairs. There was also a craze for going overseas. It was said that the New World was rich in gold and silver. In addition, many people who went overseas did make a fortune, which made Qi Xuansu feel quite itchy. After all,
He has no parents or elders, no children, no wife or brothers among him, and Qiniang does not need to worry about him. There is really nothing to worry about. In addition, Qi Xuansu had not had the opportunity to return to Taoism at that time, so he was alone and could go wherever he went.
Then he started thinking about going to sea.
Only later did Qi Xuansu realize that nowadays, no more than in the early years, going to sea requires capital. Buy a batch of goods, take them on a ship, and then go to the West and the New World. Only in this way can you make a fortune. If you are alone, you can only work as a sailor.
Work and earn some hard money.
Young people always have ambitions and arrogance at the same time. Qi Xuansu refused to be a sailor who could be manipulated by others. He was also extremely poor and had no capital, so he wanted to ask Qiniang for a loan. Qi Xuansu was scolded and ridiculed unceremoniously by Qiniang.
She taught him a lesson and scolded him, saying that he was not a businessman at all, so he should just stay and wait for her to find a way out, and maybe she could arrange a suitable job for him.
Qi Xuansu didn't have the kind of temperament in his bones that he insisted on being manipulated by his elders and God's will. After being scolded by Qiniang, he gave up the idea of going to sea to make a fortune. In the end, Qiniang really didn't lie to him. After many twists and turns, he was allowed to enter.
After entering Tiangang Hall and getting to know Zhang Yuelu, he had a bright future. As for encountering an accident and having to hide his identity, that is a story for later.
Qi Xuansu still felt deeply when he thought of this past dream, and still had longing for the overseas world.
Wang Baoyue is indeed an old sea traveler. He briefly talked about the places he has been to and introduced the customs and customs of each place, including Japanese knives and gold from Fenglin Island, wood and rubber from Borneo, saris from Borneo, and fragrances.
Qi Xuansu was fascinated by Western firearms and ships, as well as tobacco and silver from the New World.
Qi Xuansu even thought that if he couldn't return to Taoism, he could go to sea and maybe become a wealthy merchant in the sea.
The two got chatting, and Qi Xuansu suggested: "It's fate that we meet. There is a small hall on the second floor, and I happen to have a friend drinking there. How about we go and have a table together? I'll treat you."
Wang Baoyue waved his hand and said: "Forget it this time. Next time, next time."
Qi Xuansu said: "It is better to choose a day than to hit it. Today is the day."
Wang Baoyue said: "Brother Wei's friends may not be my friends. A thousand glasses of wine is too little to meet a close friend, and half a sentence without speculation is too much. Let's forget it. If Brother Wei really wants to drink, why not go to my room and let me
I just happened to bring a bottle of Fenglinzhou sake. Compared with our rice wine, white wine, and Western red wine, it’s hard to say which one is better, but it has a different taste."
Qi Xuansu thought for a moment, patted Liu Hu, and said: "Xiao Hu, go tell Uncle Xu and let him drink by himself. I won't accompany him. Then you go back to your room without waiting for me."
Liu Hu nodded obediently, turned and left.
Wang Baoyue had a smile on his face and stretched out a hand: "Brother Wei, please."
Wang Baoyue's room was also a first-class room. It was very spacious and divided into inside and outside. There was a bedroom inside and a small living room outside, with a table, chairs, and carpets. It was very exquisite.
The two sat down separately. Wang Baoyue took out a fashionable green glass wine bottle and two snake-eye cups, and explained with a smile: "Actually, the term 'sake' was passed down from our Central Plains, "Tianguan Wine"
"Zheng" has a saying: Distinguish the three types of wine, the first is Shijiu, the second is Xijiu, and the third is Qingjiu. Shijiu is drunk when there is something to do. Xijiu is drunk when there is nothing. Sake is the wine for sacrifices.
After Fenglinzhou, it has changed its appearance. Although it is still called sake, it is no longer the same kind of wine as the sake in our Central Plains. Sake is afraid of light and will change color after being exposed to light for a long time, so after pouring it out, it is best to
Drink it all in one go."
While talking, Wang Baoyue filled a cup for Qi Xuansu.
Qi Xuansu picked up the wine glass and took a look. It was really as clear as water, with no turbidity in sight.
Wang Baoyue poured himself another glass of wine, then picked up the snake-eye cup with spiral stripes on the bottom: "Brother Wei, please." After saying that, he took a sip first, looked at the bottom of the cup, and looked at Qi Xuansu.
Qi Xuansu had never drunk this kind of Japanese wine, but he was still very interested. He drank the wine in one gulp and then took a look at the bottom of the cup.
As for the taste, it has a slight fragrance and a hint of sweetness. Women and children can also drink it. When talking about women, he can't help but think of Zhang Yuelu. She probably doesn't like this kind of wine. It's too soft. She prefers something with a strong aroma.
Liquor.
"Brother Wei, have a great time." Wang Baoyue filled Qi Xuansu's glass again, and the two exchanged glasses, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.
Wang Baoyue continued to tell Qi Xuansu stories about the sea, and the bottle of sake quickly ran out.
Qi Xuansu did not deliberately resist the power of the wine, enjoying the feeling of being slightly tipsy. He accidentally touched the chopsticks on the ground and leaned over to pick them up.
Then Qi Xuansu discovered that there was a dark red and almost black color on the carpet. Ordinary people might not care about it, but for Qi Xuansu, an old man in the world, this color was very familiar. It was the color of blood.
Sake will change color when exposed to light for a long time, and the same goes for blood. Over time, the color will turn black. Judging from the degree of blackening, it seems that it was not a long time ago.
Qi Xuansu suddenly woke up a little and slowly straightened up.
I saw a black hole in the mouth of the gun.
He often pointed a firecracker at other people's heads, but he didn't have many experiences of being pointed at other people's heads with a firecracker.