Han Dao world

Chapter 894
Xing Yong followed Tian Chou around, and the more he looked, the more silent he became.

He objected to Du Tian and felt that this move was unjust.But when he saw those children who were full of hope because they had land at home, he had to admit that saving the land was not entirely unrighteous.

"Zi Tai, I'm a little confused." Xing Yong sighed. "Is it true that to realize the kingly way must be unrighteous? If so, is the kingly way still the kingly way?"

Tian Chou smiled slightly. "I can't answer your question. But you don't have to worry, you are not the only one who has such doubts. After I go back, I will find a few residence reports and show you, and you will know."

Xing Yong nodded in agreement, even a little impatient.

He had heard of the Di Bao when he was in Northern Xinjiang, and he knew that there were many articles published on it, written by different people, with different opinions, and even tit-for-tat.He had only read a few articles, and he was already horrified.

There are not many newspapers in Beijiang Mansion, and the information he knows is not comprehensive.

Seeing that it was getting late, Tian Chou took Xing Yong to dinner.

There are already many people sitting in the restaurant, talking while eating.When Xing Yong saw it, he couldn't help frowning.Judging by the clothes and clothes of these people, they should all be officials around the emperor, but their behavior is really degrading.

The Master said: Don't talk when you eat, don't talk when you sleep.

They talked and laughed loudly during the meal, spilling all the food in their mouths, and there was no etiquette that a scholar should have.

"The emperor is surrounded by these people?"

Tian Chou smiled, he had seen this kind of scene a lot, and knew that Xing Yong would not be used to seeing it for the first time, so he led Xing Yong to a corner, away from those young officials.

"A group of young men, most of whom are from the army, are in high spirits." Tian Chou fetched food and sat opposite Xing Yong. "Zi'ang came at the right time. If he can go to the army as a teacher, maybe they can learn more about etiquette."

Xing Yong looked at Tian Chou. "Zitai should know what I'm here for, why did he start recruiting instead?"

Tian Chou smiled mysteriously. "You will know when you meet the emperor. Eat first."

Xing Yong nodded, immersed himself in eating, and stopped talking.

While eating, a person suddenly walked by, nodded at Tian Chou, and then saluted Xing Yong with surprise in his eyes.

"Dare to ask your step, but Xing Ziang is virtuous?"

Xing Yong quickly put down the tableware, wiped his mouth again, and then left the table to return the gift. "I'm Xing Yong, I dare to ask who is..."

"In Xiahejian, the people are humble and poor, and their characters are literary."

When Xing Yong heard it, he couldn't help but rejoice.He had heard of Bizhan, but he had never met him before, and he did not expect to meet him here.Meeting old acquaintances in a foreign land is also a joy in life.

"Have you eaten, Mr. Bei?" Xing Yong glanced at Bei Zhan's sleeves, and frowned subconsciously.Bizhan was holding a roll of paper, as if the ink was still wet, the skirt of his clothes was stained with ink, and his sleeves were also black.

"Not yet." Bei Zhan didn't notice the dissatisfaction in Xing Yong's eyes, put down the paper roll in his arms, raised his hand and greeted loudly: "Bring me some of the best dishes, and a pot of wine. Today there is a Xiangdang Come, let's get drunk."

Xing Yong felt that Bei Zhan's voice was too loud and harsh, and he regretted it.Just as he was thinking about how to politely reject Bizhan's enthusiasm, he immediately saw that the paper scroll on the case was the Dibao, and he suddenly regained his energy.

"Bijun, where did these mansion newspapers come from?"

"It was just printed in the workshop." Bizhan took his seat, pushed several copies of the mansion newspaper in front of Xing Yong, and said happily: "The edition sent by Suiyang is very good. It is clearer and more durable than the brick edition. The handwriting of the mansion newspaper that comes out is clear and uses less ink..."

Only then did Xing Yong react. "Beijun is working in Yinfang?"

"Yes, Master Meng Zhen never gave up, hired me as a sacrificial wine, responsible for proofreading and printing manuscripts, and compiling some books by the way, to enlighten children." Bei Zhan stroked his beard and smiled.

Xing Yong couldn't help chuckling.Zhang He was still waiting for the news of Bei Zhan, but Bei Zhan was already reluctant to return and left him behind.

"It is also a good thing to enlighten children. Enlightenment should start with children. When you get older and the habits are formed, it is difficult to correct them."

"Yes, yes." Bei Zhan nodded again and again, but did not hear what Xing Yong said.

Just as he was talking, two maids brought food and wine.

Bizhan picked up the jug and looked at it. "Do you know who this is? This is me, a famous scholar in Hejian, Xing Ziang, who is virtuous. Even if Master Zhen comes, he must be warmly entertained. It will take thirty years to change Zhongshan Dongjiu."

The maid responded and went back with the jug.

Xing Yong was taken aback and looked up at Bei Zhan.

Tian Chou said with a smile: "Beijun, you only look at Xing Ziang in your eyes, without me Tian Zitai. It's been so long, and I haven't seen you invite me to drink Zhongshan Dongjiu."

Bei Zhan laughed, turned around and shouted again: "Two jugs."

Xing Yong was stunned, and quickly said: "I accept Beijun's heart, Zhongshan Dongniang is unnecessary. Such a good wine, or..."

"Zi Ang, leave him alone." Tian Chou grabbed Xing Yong. "Master Zhen is a generous person, and his salary is very generous. A pot or two of Zhongshan Dongniu is not a trivial matter. It is rare for me to drink his wine. It must be stored in the cellar for [-] years today."

As he spoke, he couldn't help swallowing, raised his hand again, and hooked his index finger. "See, my index finger moved."

Bei Zhan couldn't help laughing, and laughed so hard that Xing Yong couldn't help laughing either.

Northern Hebei is adjacent to Youzhou, and the folk customs are also similar, and most of them have good wine.Tian Chou is good at drinking, and Zhongshan Dongniang is his favorite wine in northern Hebei.Now that I have the opportunity to drink, I can't let it go.

But he also knows that Zhongshan Dongniang is not an ordinary wine, and Tian Chou is not a person who likes to take advantage of others.It seems that Humble's salary is really generous, so that a pot or two of Zhongshan Dongniang is not a problem.

After a while, the wine arrived.

Not only the wine was changed to Zhongshan Dongniang, but the maid was also changed.Tall, with fair skin and light yellow hair, she is actually an outstanding Zhongshan kabuki, which surprised Xing Yong.

The maid was used to seeing them, poured wine for them with a smile, and then retreated.

Xing Yong was a little regretful, Zhongshan kabuki could sing and dance well, he thought there would be a song and dance performance, but he just poured wine.

"The Son of Heaven is frugal, no singing and dancing accompanied by wine." Bei Zhan said softly, "Don't choose a place to hold a banquet tomorrow, and I will invite Mr. Xing to enjoy it."

Xing Yong was a little embarrassed, and quickly raised his glass. "Thank you Wenxiu for your kindness. Come, let's drink this cup to the full and celebrate the meeting in a foreign land."

With a smile on his face, Bei Zhan drank a glass with Xing Yong, and then took the initiative to fill up for Xing Yong.

"Zi'ang, to tell you the truth, I've been here for almost two months, and I didn't get used to it at first. Other things are fine, but I'm not used to eating. Thanks to Zhenfang's thoughtful care and special care, I made a lot of food for us. Hejian’s dishes can be regarded as a little comfort for homesickness. Later, there is this Zhongshan Dongbrew, hey, you don’t need to drink it, as long as I smell this wine, I won’t miss home.”

Xing Yong couldn't help but said: "Does Wen Xiu know that the Youyan Duhu has already entered Hejian? When Wen Xiu couldn't think of returning, Hejian was already full of flames and drums of war."

"Really?" Bei Zhan was taken aback for a moment, then overjoyed, he slapped his thigh hard. "They're here at last."

"This..." Xing Yong was dumbfounded, and after a while he said, "Wen Xiu...don't worry about his wife and children?"

Ben Zhan laughed. "What do I have to worry about? My family's [-] mu of land will be spent. Anyway, a year's hard work is not as good as my monthly salary. Farming can support a few people. When the Yinfang opens in Hejian, I will pay for it." Let my wife go to work in the workshop and stop farming."

(End of this chapter)