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Chapter 49 Affectionate
In the early morning, it was raining lightly in the ancient city of Fenghuang.

The Tuojiang River is misty and misty, and the Qingshiban Road is as fresh as washing, but it does not affect the interest of tourists at all.

People hold colorful umbrellas and walk on the street.

Wearing a raincoat and holding a flagpole, Lu Tu took his classmates for a walk along the banks of the Tuojiang River.

"The section of the city wall we see and the tower in front of it were built in the Ming Dynasty. The city wall covers an area of ​​1.8 square kilometers and has a circumference of more than 2 kilometers. The city walls are all built with red cinnabar stones, mixed glutinous rice, and lime. The red sand strips are finely drilled and have the same specifications. The thickness of the city wall is 0.8 meters. There are four city gates, Jinglan, and Bihui, that is, four gates in the southeast, north, and west."

Chen Mingzhe asked puzzledly: "Director Lu, you mean, these stones on the city wall are not natural granite stones? They are artificially made?"

Lu Tu nodded and smiled: "Yes, these are all artificially synthesized rocks! So, everyone, don't underestimate the wisdom of the ancients! Moreover, after these stones are blown up, they will turn into powder. It can reduce casualties in the city, isn't it very powerful?"

The students were all amazed, and some even ran over to touch the stones on the city wall.

Rejecting the people who gathered around to solicit customers to take pictures, Lu Tu pointed to the front tower and said: "This is called the North Gate, also known as Bihui Gate. The city wall between the North Gate Tower and the East Gate Tower is connected, facing the clear Tuojiang River. It has a defensive function and an urban flood control function, forming a solid barrier for the ancient city. Although it has been through several wars, it still stands majestically on the bank of the Tuojiang River. It is highly praised by famous film and television experts. , "Border Town", "Blood Drum" and dozens of film and television dramas were filmed here."

He took the students up to the simple and majestic city tower, overlooking the beauty of the Tuojiang River and the whole city, overlooking the Phoenix Bridge and Hongqiao, as well as the distinctive bars on the other side, with excellent views.

Lu Tu asked, "Did you take the boat yesterday?"

"No!" A classmate replied loudly.

Chen Mingzhe retorted: "Why not, we took two rides yesterday afternoon!"

The students roared with laughter.

Lu Tu also laughed and said, "Then do you want to sit today? We can go boating on the Tuojiang River and enjoy the scenery of Diaojiaolou."

"want!"

"it is good!"

After getting along with him yesterday, the students had a very good impression of him, and they all agreed with this proposal.

Below the gate tower is the ticket office for boating at the North Gate Wharf. After collecting the group money by land, we took everyone to buy tickets and boarded two awning boats.

"Diaojiaolou is a semi-dry stilt-style characteristic residential style building. Because Fenghuang is built by mountains and rivers, surrounded by mountains, and there are many snakes, insects, ants and beasts on the mountain, Diaojiaolou is built. It can reduce the occupied area. Second, it can prevent these snakes, insects, ants and beasts from entering the room. You can see that the part that goes deep into the water is covered with a layer of iron sheet, and the inside of the iron sheet is also brushed with a layer of tung oil, which is insect-proof and anti-corrosion. "

"It is said that Diaojiaolou was designed and created by Youchao. It stands near the water and is built against the mountains. It collects the aura of green mountains and green waters, and is integrated with nature. It is full of the Miao people's love for artistic image life."

The boat was driving slowly on the Tuojiang River. Lu Tu sat with Professor Liu Chen Mingzhe and others, and while reaching into the river, he explained to them.

The cold water of the river is crystal clear, and the fish are swimming in the grass flexibly. The reflection of the ancient stilted buildings on the water is like a beautiful picture scroll.

"The water level of the entire Tuojiang River is the deepest here. Dragon boat races are held here every Dragon Boat Festival. After the dragon boat race, they will also hold a game. People throw ducks into the river, and then men and women jump into the river with bare hands. Snatching ducks. Because they were oppressed by the Qing government for a long time at that time, people called the Qing government tartars. In Fenghuang dialect, tartars and ducks are homonyms. The Qing government was dissatisfied. Later, the locals made a dish of the robbed duck, called blood cake duck, which is also a famous specialty of Fenghuang.”

The students laughed loudly. Obviously, they were very interested in this kind of folklore-like story, and they found it very interesting to listen to.

The cruise ship passed Wanming Pagoda and Wanshou Palace along the way. Lu Tu continued to explain: "Wanming Pagoda was rebuilt on the stone foundation of the 'Paper Stove' during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. The people of Fenghuang have flourished, and the waste calligraphy paper in ancient times cannot be discarded. Instead, it should be burned here. Later, in 1985, Mr. Huang Yongyu proposed to rebuild the pagoda, and the people of Fenghuang responded one after another, and built it in the name of thousands of people, so it was named Wanming Pagoda.”

"The Wanshou Palace, also known as the Jiangxi Guild Hall, was built by Jiangxi people who did business here. At the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, the largest number of Jiangxi people doing business in Fenghuang, and they were very particular about Feng Shui. You see, the gate of the Wanshou Palace consists of three It is composed of gates, just facing the three bridge holes of the Hongqiao, implying that the wealth will flow continuously, so that the wealth will flow into the Jiangxi Guild Hall. And the people of Fenghuang are also very smart. In order to know how Jiangxi people do business, in A Zhunti Temple was built opposite the Jiangxi Guild Hall. You can take a closer look, the windows of the Zhunti Temple are round, like two eyes, staring at the opposite Jiangxi Guild Hall, just to see how Jiangxi people are doing For business, in order to learn and use!"

Everyone knew that he was talking nonsense, but they still couldn't help laughing, and the atmosphere was extremely cheerful.

This guide Lu is really interesting!

Soon the cruise ship began to return, and the boatman sang folk songs, and his loud voice won warm applause from the students.

After disembarking, Lu Tu and his party walked through the jumping rock and headed towards Hongqiao.

The Hongqiao Wind and Rain Building with cornices and corners has a long couplet on both sides of the gate.

Lu Tu said: "Here is the couplet written by Mr. Huang Yongyu: Tonight is a bright moon, who is returning to the Longtan, the lights are on the building, the colorful shadows are rippling, and the strings and songs reflect the mountains and the water. Shining on the spring sun, the bridge is at noon, drunk and elegant Lu, a ranger and an eminent monk, the beautiful scenery is like a dream, like a poem. You can take pictures here as a souvenir, and I will take you to learn about the specialty culture of Phoenix later.”

The students came forward to take pictures laughing and laughing, who didn't take what he said seriously.

Xie Yumeng was the first to react, approached and whispered: "Isn't it just to enter the store? What are you talking about specialty culture! Director Lu, I didn't expect you to learn badly too!"

Lu Tu said with a smile: "The purpose of our travel is to understand the local culture, and the specialty culture is also a part of the local culture."

Xie Yumeng smiled coquettishly, and said: "If the tour guide said the same thing yesterday, why would we ask for a replacement? All right! Director Lu, whatever arrangement you say is fine, I will definitely cooperate with your work. But you Do me a favor, can you?"

Lu Tu nodded and said, "Okay! This is my job duty, just say it!"

Xie Yumeng glanced at Chen Mingzhe, who was taking a photo with his classmates, and said in a low voice, "Please help me recommend something suitable for boys!"

Lu Tu smiled and said, "There are a lot! Clothes, ties, purses, wallets, belts, lighters, etc. are all fine. If you don't think the price is too expensive, jewelry is also a good choice!"

Xie Yumeng's eyes lit up, she clapped her hands and sighed: "Oh, it's really more reliable for uncle to do things! I'll call you earlier to ask you if it's okay! It made me think about it all night, and I almost couldn't sleep well! "

Lu Tu laughed out loud, feeling rather amused by her title.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, I have become an elder in others' mouths!

"Haha, it's not too late now. If you think about it, just tell me, and I'll take you to the best store and get the lowest discount!"

"Really? Hehe, I'll leave it to you, uncle!" Xie Yumeng said with a smile.

After she finished speaking, she ran into the crowd bouncing around, leaning over to take pictures with everyone she met, like a happy lark!
Jiang Huai walked slowly to Lu Tu's side, and said softly, "Director Lu, do you know where lighters are sold?"

Lu Tu asked curiously: "Lighters? There are them in the store! Do you want to smoke? I also have them on me. Give them to you!"

He took out the lighter in his pocket and handed it over.

Jiang Huai blushed and shook her head, and it took her a long time to muster up the courage to say, "No, it's the kind that has a commemorative meaning. I want to buy one as a gift!"

Lu Tu suddenly realized, took the lighter back, nodded and said: "I remember there is a lighter store on Dongzheng Street, I will show you when I pass by, okay?"

Jiang Huai smiled, nodded heavily, pursed her lips and said, "Thank you Director Lu!"

Lu Tu smiled and said, "You're welcome, this is what I should do!"

After taking photos soon, Lu Tu led the students across the Hongqiao and along the ancient city wall to the East Gate Tower.

A girl was sitting in the city gate, playing the guitar and singing very well.The students stopped and sat opposite her to listen to the song, lingering for a while before getting up and starting again.In the ancient city, there are still many young people like this singing on the street, which also makes Fenghuang more "petty bourgeoisie".

Stepping into the street, there are shops on both sides, row upon row, mostly selling ethnic handicrafts, Miao clothes, scarves, tambourines, ginger candies, dried kiwi fruit, bloody duck and other things, which are really attractive.

The students couldn't help opening their wallets, and asked Lu Tu to come forward to help bargain. Some bought clothes, some bought tambourines, and some bought specialty snacks.

Therefore, Lu Tu not only successfully completed the task of entering the store, but also issued a small ticket for each store.Moreover, he did help the students buy their favorite products at the most affordable price.

The price is that his commission has shrunk significantly, because this part of the discount is all derived from his commission.

Lu Tu didn't care about so much, he just regarded it as small profits but quick turnover.

Anyway, his purpose was just to pay the head fee, and he didn't think about earning money from the students.

What he did made Professor Liu, who watched the whole process coldly, feel very satisfied!
However, as the saying goes, unintentionally inserting willows and willows into shades!

In private, Jiang Huai bought a brand-name lighter worth more than 800 yuan, while Xie Yumeng chose a brushed silver necklace worth more than 3000 yuan.

Although these two sales orders were all discounted by 50%, the store still promised to give Lu Tu a [-]% commission rebate. On the contrary, he made a lot of money on this trip.

(End of this chapter)