The heavens from Bailuyuan

Chapter 29
The original name of Zishui County is Yaoliu City, Duoliu. It is recorded in the county annals that in the second year of Jiande in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, it was moved from the old city thirty miles southwest of the county to this place.Located on the north bank of the upper reaches of Zishui, facing the high-lying Bailuyuan, with the majestic Hengling at the back and Yushan on the left, Du Fu wrote a poem: "The blue water falls far from the thousand streams, and the Yushan is high and the two peaks are cold."

"Chang'an County Chronicle" records: "Yaoliu City is facing Yaoshan Mountain. Among them, it is named after many willows. The city is eight miles around, and the current county is only a corner in the southeast."

Going north from Bailu Village, there is a dilapidated official road that leads directly to the original edge of the northern end of Bailuyuan. After going down the original slope and wading through Zishui, you can see the ancient city wall.

Under the leadership of the patriarch Bai Jiaxuan, a group of five people set off from dawn to tomorrow.After walking for nearly three hours, it was almost time for lunch and arrived at Zishui County.

"After you enter the academy later, you must pay attention to yourself at all times, and don't ruin the name of our Bailu Village."

Bai Jiaxuan wiped off his hot sweat, his chest heaved a few times, panted heavily, and warned the four teenagers behind him who were carrying books.

Zishui County is located in a basin surrounded by mountains, and the straight-line distance from Bailu Village is not very long, but the official road circles the mountains back and forth, and it takes a lot of effort.

"Guizi, you should be older. If any of these guys are useless, you can clean them up. If it doesn't work, just tell Mr. Zhu and ask Mr. Zhu to discipline them..."

Bai Jiaxuan said.

No one in Bailu Village knows Bai Gui's character now, so he can rest assured that he can teach these dolls to Bai Gui.Although Zhou Yuan on the other side said that Bai Gui's age was within a few months, he was from another village after all, so he couldn't believe it.

The township party is still the most reliable in the same village.

"Patriarch, Xiaowen and Zhaopeng entered school earlier than E. They read a lot of books and know a lot about saints. At most, they only help a few times. If there is any trouble, let's solve it together. It's not about discipline or anything. It is said that those who are late are disciplined first..."

That's what the patriarch Bai Jiaxuan said, if he took it seriously, it's hard to guarantee that Bai Jiaxuan will feel uncomfortable.There is nothing worse than this.No one wants a child to be inferior to others, but Bai Xiaowen is only eleven or twelve years old now, and he is worried about being placed in Zishui County, so he asked Bai Gui, an older child from the same village, to help discipline him.

As the saying goes, children from poor families head home early.

"Look at what you said, Xiaowen can't be regarded as a pioneer..."

Bai Jiaxuan smiled, feeling very comfortable and satisfied. Bai Gui's words were just to comfort him, and he didn't take the opportunity to shirk responsibility.

Bai Xiaowen and Lu Zhaopeng listened to Bai Jiaxuan's words first, and felt a little dissatisfied. They always felt that they were underestimated, but when they heard Bai Gui's words, their expressions softened a lot. After arriving in the county, everyone took care of each other.

"Go, before I leave, I'll treat you to a meal first."

Bai Jiaxuan said casually.

He was empty-handed, and he didn't bring any gifts with him. When he entered the county, he bought some seasonal fruits, snacks, tea and other gifts, so that he could take them to his brother-in-law, Mr. Zhu.

Although he said he was a brother-in-law, he couldn't go empty-handed.

It is his wish as an elder to let the dolls have a good meal during this gap.

From a distance, the city wall of Zishui County and the Kuixing Tower standing in the city can be seen, but it took a full two quarters of an hour to walk to the gate of the city.

A soldier stood at the gate of the city, with the word "courage" patched on his chest.At this moment, he was lazily leaning against the corner of the wall with his long gun in his arms, his center of gravity leaned back, his eyes were squinted, and he was yawning.

Next to it is a basket with a layer of scattered copper coins inside.

The city gate tax is paid, one penny per person.

"The city gate tax in Chang'an City is expensive. It costs three Wen per person. If you bring a backpack as a gift, you have to pay extra..."

Bai Jiaxuan took this opportunity to spread common sense to the younger generations in the village. This is their duty as elders, and they try their best to teach the next generation the common sense of life in their daily lives.

The villagers on Bailuyuan used to go to Chang'an City, which is only a few tens of miles away from Chang'an City.Besides, Chang'an City is built on the best plain in Guanzhong. The further you go to Chang'an City, the smoother the road will be. Most of them are downhill, which saves effort.

But walking towards Zishui County is going uphill, and the road is difficult.

If three people walk together, there must be our teacher. Choose the good ones and follow them, and change the bad ones.

Everyone also listened carefully, there was no such reason in the book.

"Look, this is the plaque on the west gate of Zishui County, with the inscription 'White Deer Brings Prosperity'"

Bai Jiaxuan pointed at the city gate.

The soldiers guarding the city gate were not in the mood to bother them. A good man does not serve as a soldier. Bai Jiaxuan's clothes looked like a gentry gentleman, and he could not take the blame. Besides, the commerce in Zishui County is sparse, so it is not bad.

"Then what are the questions about the other city gates?"

Several people asked.

"The east gate is 'Yushan Yingcui', because the east is Yushan. The south gate is 'Zishui Huanqing', from which the Zishui we used to flow through Zishui County, and the north gate is 'Xiuling Huichun', which is the In addition, these gates also have names. They were named by the county magistrate when the city wall was rebuilt during the Daoguang period. "The north gate is 'Ying'en', and there is a water gate under the moat called 'Yongqing'..."

A group of people were walking on the street, and Bai Jiaxuan took the trouble to explain the sights and things of the county to a few people.

Soon, they arrived in the county seat.

There are many shopkeepers on the side of the street with snacks, and there are bursts of fragrance. The most alluring thing is the Roujiamo, which is stewed until the meat is soft, and the steaming noodles, and some pasta snacks. Candied haws and other things are placed.

Qin Province is poor, and most of the food is pasta, and rarely eats and drinks in restaurants.

Several people sat in a shop facing the street.

"Eat first, then go buy something."

Bai Jiaxuan paid the money to the shopkeeper, and without sitting down for a moment, he walked out of the shop in a hurry, looking for a grocery store to buy gifts.

"Mister told us that we must recognize Mr. Zhu as a teacher after we arrive at the academy. It's not appropriate to go to see Mr. empty-handed. We have to buy some apprenticeship gifts."

Bai Gui said.

Confucian teachers of impermanence, Confucius teachers Tan Zi, Chang Hong, Shi Xiang, Lao Dan.

Strictly speaking, Xu Xiucai is only the teacher of the private school in Bailu Village, and what he teaches is also elementary school. However, in ancient times, there was no such division as primary school, middle school, and university. The responsibilities of the academy and the private school overlap somewhat. Elementary school, but the academy is the middle school, and the last Taixue is the university, this is wrong...

It's pleasing to the eye, and I'm a fast learner. Mr. Teacher will also teach the Four Books and Five Classics of the imperial examination.It all depends on the private school teacher's own knowledge reserve.

Mr. Zhu was the same year as Xu Xiucai. They were going to take the county examination, and they were going to stay at Bailu Academy. By the way, Mr. Zhu taught them the art of stereotyped writing.

(End of this chapter)