Prime Minister

Chapter 106 Waterfall
The night before leaving home, there was a small banquet at home.

Zhang Shi also invited two soldiers sent by the Yamen to Zhang Yue, and they will take care of him all the way from now on.

Needless to say, Tang Jiu drank as soon as he sat down.

Zhang Yue has gained a lot of knowledge, what does it mean to drink from the beginning to the end.

The most serious crime committed by civil servants in the Song Dynasty was exile. For example, Su Shi was exiled to Hainan Island by Zhang Dun, which was almost the most serious punishment for civil servants.

It is very interesting that Hainan is not called Danzhou, and Su Shi's character is Zizhan, so there is a saying that Zhang Dun is purely disgusting.

Similarly, Su Zhe, styled Ziyou, was demoted to Leizhou, and Huang Tingjian, styled Luzhi, was demoted to Yizhou.The places where officials were demoted all use radicals, and they all have a taste. It is said that these are all Zhang Dun's handwriting.

As for the military officer, besides beheading, the next thing is to assassinate.

For example, Taiwei Di Qing Di was tattooed on his face when he was young, but he was not an official at that time.

The other soldier named Ma Chang, line five, greeted Tang Jiu respectfully and called Dian Zhi.

Calling Dianzhi is not necessarily Dianzhi. This Tang Jiu is a small envoy, and he may be employed by the third class, or even borrowed from the third class. However, he can be regarded as a serious military officer, but after being assassinated, he can be called A phoenix on the ground is not as good as a chicken.

It is normal for the prisoners who were assassinated to be recruited again by the government to serve as side soldiers. For example, after Yang Zhi in Water Margin killed the popi and was demoted to the Daming Mansion, he was appointed as an officer by Liang Zhongshu and sent him to escort the birthday gang to Jin Beijing.

After a few glasses of wine, Ma Wu had already let go of the chatterbox, talking loudly.

As for Tang Jiu, he also said a few words after drinking.

Zhang Shi personally toasted the two of them, said a lot of caring words, and drank all night that night.Seeing that Tang Jiu drank more than two or thirty bowls of wine and his face remained unchanged, Zhang Shi was a little relieved.

Zhang Yue understood what his brother meant. If Tang Jiu was really the one who made mistakes while drinking, then Zhang Shi was really worried and entrusted his brother to go on the road.Drinking at the same time is just a good way to see the character of Tang and Ma.

Tang Jiu is shrewd and experienced, and Ma Wu is honest and honest, so they should be trustworthy.

After eating and drinking that night, the two went home to pack their luggage.

The next day, everyone left.

Zhang Yue first bid farewell to Yu Shi, and Yu Shi said: "Uncle is good to go to the exam, don't worry about family."

Zhang Yue said goodbye: "From now on, I will rely on my sister-in-law to manage the house."

Mrs. Yu hurriedly said, "Uncle, you are being polite."

Zhang Yue, Zhang Shi and Huang Haoyi traveled together for half a day and arrived at Yuliang post.

Yuliang Station is located in Yuliang Mountain, and Nanpu Creek originates from this mountain.

Yuliang Post is also the first post in Fujian and the starting point of Jiangpu Post Road.

Since ancient times, officials and scholars who went to northern Fujian have to stay in the post overnight, recharge their batteries and cross the mountain in the morning to pass the pass, otherwise they will not be able to cross Xianxialing within a day, and it will be bad if they can't get up and down.

The post houses are full of officials and scholars who have gone out of Fujian. Zhang Yue has no post coupons, so he can't live there, but the post houses are all left and right.When Zhang Yue arrived at Yuliang post, he was near, but he saw merchants gathering.

From the bottom of the ridge, you can see the clouds and smoke rising under the Xianxia Ridge, and go over the ridge, and the farther place is a vast expanse of whiteness mixed with the sky.I heard people say that the south of the ridge is fine, but there have been several snowfalls in the north of the ridge, and I didn't see a single person crossing the ridge from the north yesterday.

It is still quite difficult to cross the mountain in this weather, so the merchants near Yuliang Station would rather stay here for a day or two, and wait for a good weather to cross the mountain.

Zhang Yuezhang actually came here to see such a lively scene.Outside Chuanshe Nilv in Yuliang Station, there are pack donkeys and mules everywhere.Merchants are waiting here with Beiyuan tribute tea, Jianyang's printed books, and seafood from Fujian, and will leave across the mountains when the weather clears.

When Zhang Yuehuang Haoyi asked, it was full and there were no spare rooms.The store clerk suggested to Zhang Yue and the others that if they didn't bring the goods, they might as well go to Manyoji Temple for a night's accommodation.

After discussing with each other, everyone went to Wanye Temple.

There is a clear stream under the temple, and the stream is murmuring nearby, and the tops of the big trees beside the stream are covered with hoarfrost.The reason why it is called Wanye Temple is that it is said that maple trees are planted all over the temple. In autumn, the maple leaves turn red, and Wanyeqianhong is really beautiful.

The stream is named Fengxi, and a stone step among the trees leads from bottom to top to the deep mountain.

There is a poem in the Song Dynasty that describes this scene. Thousands of leaves are red in front of the stone steps, and the cups are flowing and the music is riding the stream maple.

Everyone passed the long stone steps and arrived at the front of the temple. They saw seven tall pines in front of the temple, which were tall and strange.

Zhang Shi and the Zhike reported their difficulties, and the monk allocated two huts for them to stay.Zhang Yuehuang was very grateful to Haoyi, and the two of them added some sesame oil money.

Zhang Yue went to stay in the squatter room. There are more than [-] squatter rooms in Wanye Temple, separated by men and women. Everyone also abides by the rules.

A few people packed their luggage, and after a while a monk offered camellia tea.

Huang Haoyi asked the monk: "I heard that there is a waterfall in Manyoji Temple, which is said to be the third largest in the world. I wonder if you can see it?"

The monk said: "That's natural, it's just a few dozen steps behind the temple. In early spring, the water is still small, and in summer, the rumbling sound of the waterfall can be heard inside the temple."

Zhang Yuehuang Haoyi couldn't help looking forward to this scene, and immediately asked: "Can I watch one or two?"

The monk smiled and said, "Your layman can do whatever you want."

"Brother, would you like to go together?" Zhang Yue greeted.

Zhang Shi waved his hand and said: "Sanlang will cross Xianxia Ridge early tomorrow morning, so don't wander around."

Zhang Yue said, "I'll go and have a look and come back."

Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi went to the temple together, and within a few steps, they saw a silver chain hanging from the cliff in the distance, and the sound of rumbling water came.

Both Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi said a good word, and then walked forward quickly.

When I walked to a distance of several tens of feet, I saw the spray of the waterfall slantingly hitting my face, and I felt a little bit cold.

The air is as fresh as after a heavy rain.

The two walked to the front of the mountain, and they saw a waterfall. At this time, the water splashed and hit their faces.

Huang Haoyi frowned and said, "If I had known earlier that the umbrella and coir raincoat would come, what should I do if I got wet and caught the wind and cold? I'd better go back to the temple."

Zhang Yue said: "It's coming, it's coming, it's ridiculous to turn back like this, if Shiro is worried, I'll go and have a look."

Huang Haoyi said: "Forget it, it's not that I don't dare, I just don't want to get my clothes wet, the stone is slippery, Saburo be careful."

Zhang Yue said: "I can save it."

Zhang Yue took the bamboo stick in his hand and moved forward. Looking at the Baizhang Waterfall up close, it looks like a bead curtain.

Zhang Yue was here, but he heard the sound of wind and water by the pool, shaking mountains and 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 veiled hat and goose-yellow dress, also holding an umbrella by the pool to see the scenery, and even more so. There are two maids in the distance.

Seeing Zhang Yue, a maid hurriedly said, "Girl, someone is here."

When the woman heard that someone was coming, she lowered the veil on the brim of her hat and looked at herself.

Although it was a bit sudden, Zhang Yue saluted the woman.

This veiled hat is called Mili. It was originally a Hu suit, which was worn by women in the Western Regions to protect against wind and sand. However, it was introduced to the Central Plains, and it became a fashion for women to go out in the Tang and Song Dynasties.

Many women in the Qingming Shanghe Tu wear this veiled hat when they go out.

However, generally only women from rich families wear them, and it's not that small families don't want to wear them, but they can't afford them.

"I came to see this waterfall, but I didn't expect the girl to be here. I'm really rude. Let me leave!"

Zhang Yue turned and left.

"Brother Zhang, why don't you always like to hold an umbrella?"

"Ah?" Zhang Yue was taken aback, turned around, heard the voice and suddenly said, "Yes, the girl is from the Wufu Bookstore... It's a pleasure to meet you, a pleasure to meet you."

Zhang Yue said: "I haven't thanked the girl for borrowing the book that day, so it's convenient for me."

The woman said with a smile: "A few trivial things are not worth mentioning. Brother Zhang lives in Wanye 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'm going to Shangjing here, and go to Taixue for the exam."

Because they were separated by the waterfall, it was very difficult for the two of them to speak each other, so Zhang Yue had to take a few steps forward.

The sound of rumbling water was all around her ears, and the woman said: "Brother Zhang, since you have this opportunity, you should cherish it. It's a long way to go to the capital. Under the spring cold in the mountains, how can you walk if you are wet? If you delay Isn't it a big deal when the exam period is over?"

Zhang Yue said: "The girl is right, but if you want to enjoy this scene, you have to take care of it."

The woman glanced at it, and a scholar in the distance smiled and said, "Is that your companion?"

Zhang Yue glanced back and said with a smile, "Exactly."

The woman said: "It's admirable to come here in the snow to ask for books, but it's unnecessary to watch the waterfall."

Zhang Yue said with a hearty smile: "What the girl said is that I was reckless for a while."

The woman said apologetically, "Brother Zhang, is it me? My brother always said that I was born with a temperament that loves to scold others."

Hearing the woman's gentle apology, Zhang Yue couldn't help but think, I'm not your husband, so with your temperament of scolding others, it won't be my turn to be the one who has a headache in the future.

Zhang Yue said sternly: "The girl can tell you honestly, which shows that you care about me, so why not talk about it."

The woman smiled upon hearing this.

Hearing the beautiful laughter of the woman, Zhang Yue couldn't help thinking that it's a pity that he couldn't turn his side to see the woman's smile, but he couldn't see clearly because of the veil.

Zhang Yue made up his mind and said: "Girl, I'll take my leave first, otherwise my companion will get impatient. Return this umbrella to the girl."

"Brother Zhang has achieved success this time. You can take this umbrella and leave, just put it by the side of the road."

Zhang Yue thanked and left with the umbrella, walked to Huang Haoyi, put the umbrella on the stone beside the road, looked back and saw the woman was still standing by the pool, looking up at the waterfall with the umbrella.

As soon as Huang Haoyi saw it, he inquired: "Brother Zhang, which girl is this? Are you familiar with her? I will also lend you the umbrella."

Zhang Yue said: "We meet each other on the left side of the road, we can't be called acquaintances, I've been waiting for a long time."

Huang Haoyi continued to gossip and said: "It's okay, it's just that the woman met you on the left and right, how could she talk to you so much? Looking at the outfit that the woman is traveling on, she must be a wealthy daughter. Brother Zhang, have you seen her appearance clearly? ? Are you going to cross the mountains with us tomorrow?"

Zhang Yue thought to himself when he heard Huang Haoyi's words, yes, is the Wu family going back to Beijing too?

The two went to the dormitory, but saw a group of people walking towards them.

Zhang Yue couldn't help but said: "Isn't this Mr. Wu Dalang?"

"Sanlang, it really is Saburo! Sanlang is going to go to Xianxia Ridge to go to Beijing tomorrow? He just happens to be on the same path as me." Wu Anshi laughed.

"Exactly," Zhang Yue said, "I will leave the county school that day, and I didn't see Mr. Dalang's intention to go to Beijing. Why are you in such a hurry?"

Wu Anshi's expression was a little gloomy when he heard the words. He came to Beijing suddenly because his uncle Wu Yu was unwell, so he came to Beijing earlier than expected.

Wu Anshi said with a smile on her face: "I have intended this for a long time, but I didn't have time to tell Saburo that day. Haha, meeting here shows that you and I are deeply destined. We just cross the mountains together tomorrow and then take a boat to Beijing. I heard that the boundaries between Zhejiang and Zhejiang are different. Taiping, this time I brought dozens of servants and guards with me, and ordinary thieves are not afraid of them."

Zhang Yue said happily: "So much for Mr. Wu Dalang to take care of."

Zhang Yue then introduced Huang Haoyi to Wu Anshi and said: "This is Huang Haoyi who was recommended by the state to go to Jinshi from the Taixue, and he is walking with me."

Wu Anshi's eyes brightened and she said in her heart that she was worrying that she had nowhere to make friends with talents, and now she has another friend.

"Very good, very good."

Of course, Huang Haoyi had also heard about Wu Anshi's reputation, and he was very happy to hear that he was willing to bring him to Beijing, and at the same time, he also wanted to get acquainted.

Zhang Yue went back to his room and told Zhang Shi that Wu Anshi was willing to go to Beijing with him, and Zhang Shi was relieved immediately.

The next day, everyone woke up early.

Zhang Shi packed Zhang Yue's luggage, and repeatedly told Zhang Yue to pay attention on the road before leaving, such as putting away big money and where to put small money. Zhang Yue's ears were covered with calluses.

"Brother, well, the same thing, I...I have heard you say it a dozen times."

Zhang Yue couldn't help but speak a bit harsher, but seeing Zhang Shi looked at him in a daze for a while, he couldn't say a word at last, and then lowered his head to pack Zhang Yue's luggage.

Zhang Yue also regretted suddenly, why did he get so angry?Zhang Shi carried Zhang Yue's luggage all the way out of Manyoji Temple without saying a word.

It was not yet dawn at this time.

The two brothers walked all the way in silence 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 to leave, but I didn't expect to go so fast."

Zhang Yue said: "Brother, don't worry, if I enter the Imperial Academy and work hard, I will bring you, my sister-in-law and Xi'er to Beijing as soon as possible, and the family will be reunited."

Zhang Shi said: "I also said that you said it casually that day, what about the shop?"

Zhang Yue said: "Let's drive to Beijing, or it doesn't matter if we don't drive, the most important thing is that our family is together."

Zhang Shi nodded and said: "Yes, Xi'er is going to study in the future, and he will also go to Beijing, not to mention that 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: "I don't need to say anything else, don't miss your family, but you should write more letters to your family. You don't need to say anything, just talk about the current situation. If you are busy with schoolwork, just write a few words to report that you are safe." Cheng, your second brother is too busy with homework and has no time for this. You must remember not to imitate him, and often write letters home."

Zhang Yue said with reddened eyes: "I see, what's the matter, I will be the first to write to tell my family. Brother, take care!"

"Okay, third brother, take care too!"

Zhang Yue bid farewell to Zhang Shi.

(End of this chapter)