The Rise of the Cold Gate in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

Chapter 22 "Cold Food Powder!"

In late February, on this day, the east is rising, and the sun is beginning to appear.

The Beiya Club is held once a year. Firstly, it provides a stage for all the talented overseas Chinese who go south from the north of Jinling to show off their own style and improve their personal prestige; The platform is used to jointly discuss and formulate strategic guidelines, so all parties have always attached importance to it.

The gate of Xiao's manor opened slowly, and a huge convoy of dozens of people came out gradually. The one walking in the front was Uncle Qi, dressed in strong clothes, with a long knife across his waist, and a bow behind his back, standing standing and riding in the car. on, as a leader.

In the middle are two big green ox carts, because there are few horses, they are replaced by oxen. They are two feet long and six feet wide. They are soap-colored carts, with decorations on the edges and Xiao's ribbons. There are small windows on both sides of the carriages. It is covered with a red curtain, and there is a soft cloth inside to stop the bumps.

A few small carts are attached to the Daqing Bullock Cart, which are used for people and materials on the road.

The patriarch and the sixth uncle sat in the front carriage, and there were two parallel pawns on the left and right, followed by Xiao Qinzhi, Xiao Shu, and Fat Laoba, and one pawn on the left and right to distinguish between superior and inferior.

Ninth Uncle led the people to the back of the palace, also decorated with the same decoration as Seventh Uncle, standing on the standing car, watching the rear.

The convoy consisted of 60 people, and there were [-] capable members who had practiced martial arts all the year round. One piece, you can get an army immediately.

The convoy left Xiao's manor and walked onto the main road. Pedestrians along the way gave way one after another. They all lamented the grandeur of Xiao's ceremonial convoy. Traveling westward, about ten miles away, they arrived at Dantu Waterway. There is a ferry named "Xijin". Xiao Qin's group People want to abandon the car and go to the waterway, but several people need to drive back to Xiao's manor on the same road as the frame that attracts enough attention.

Jinling County was named Adjacent County, and the government was located in Jingkou. Later, people from the north moved south and established the Overseas Chinese County South Xuzhou. Later, it was renamed Jinling County, and the government was changed to Jinling County. Yaji has always been hosted by the Diao family, the first of the five surnames.

To the north of Wujin are Qu'a and Dantu, and further north is the hilly area. It is not easy to travel by land. Most of them take the Dantu Waterway to the north to Jingkou.It is said that it was first opened by Fu Chai, king of Wu. The second volume of "Yue Jue Shu" records: "The ancient waterway of Wu... enters the great river and plays Guangling."

During the Eastern Wu period, Cen Hun dug Dantu to Yunyang, and between Duye and Xiaoxin (Duye belongs to Dantu, Xiaoxin belongs to Qu'a), because the north of Dantu is a hilly area, the terrain is high, and the canal is dry. In the early years of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Lianhu Lake was opened and Dingmaodai was established to adjust the water volume. The Dantu Waterway began to take on the important role of Jiankang to Sanwu.

The Dantu waterway passes through Jinling County, connects to Jingkou, the big city of Beifang, and Guangling on the opposite side of the river. It goes around Taihu Lake, connects the three Wus, and connects the three rivers (Cao'e, Puyang, Qiantang) to Kuaiji.

There is an ancient saying that "three bends meet one gate", that is, "cut off the road to make Aqu", increase the curvature, reduce the slope, and slow down the discharge of the river. The hilly waterway in the north of Dantu is like this, with nine bends and eighteen bends. .

The two big two-story boats that Xiao took were no smaller than small boats, so they traveled slowly, not to mention the fully loaded boats going to and from Sanwu and Jiankang.

Although the big green bullock cart was covered with soft cloth, the bumps were still very strong. Xiao Qin was particularly uncomfortable. It was not until he boarded the boat that he felt much more comfortable. Standing on the front deck of the big boat, he breathed the air from the countryside and the river. The breeze is very cheerful.

Standing beside him was a fat old man in white clothes, pointing to a certain place in the distance from time to time, while Xiao Shu was dressed in black, standing with his hands behind his back and covering a folding fan, with a stern face, and looked up at the sky at 45 degrees.

This is Xiao Qinzhi's move, the black clothes highlight the stable temperament, the face is stern and silent, looking up at the sky at 45 degrees, pretending to be deep, a slight wind blows the skirts, and it is completely "pretentious".

The fat old man looked at the "pretentious" Xiao Shu, very envious, wishing he could replace him, but unfortunately, the three of them had already discussed in advance, Xiao Qinzhi and the fat old eight wore white clothes to set off Xiao Shu in black.

The sun has risen, the sun is shining brightly, without the femininity of yesterday's light rain, it shines on the world, and the Xiao Shu dressed in black shines brightly. If you look at it from a distance, but not up close, it looks like a handsome and beautiful boy.

However, Xiao Qinzhi was standing beside Xiao Shu, and he could see Xiao Shu's "differentness" at a glance. This guy not only wore a sachet, but also put on a layer of powder, and even put on blush. The light on the bullock cart was dim before, so if I didn't look carefully, it would be very dazzling.

During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the "feminine style" was prevalent among men. They wore rouge and powder, and wore sachets.

Wei Ming Emperor Cao Rui had a minister named He Yan, who was very handsome and fair-skinned. He was a fair-skinned and beautiful man.

Cao Rui specially asked He Yan to eat hot soup and cakes in the summer in order to verify whether He Yan had put on powder or not. He Yan was so hot that his face was covered with sweat, and he had no choice but to wipe his face with his sleeve, but the skin on his face was moistened with sweat and turned white and rosy. Moisturizing gloss, no powder.

But not everyone is like He Yan, who is born with a good skin, so he puts on makeup and emulates his behavior, so that it becomes a common practice.

But the black clothes Xiao Shu wore were already white, and they were even covered with a layer of powder, coupled with the indescribable blush, it gave Xiao Qinzhi the feeling that this guy crawled out of a coffin.

The key point is that this guy is quite complacent, Xiao Qinzhi really can't stand it, and said with disgust:

"Second brother, hurry up and wash your face."

Xiao Shu turned sideways, puzzled and said, "Isn't it good?"

"Your face is not as white as yours for seven days in the coffin. Besides, there are three more days left. You must wash your face, right?"

Xiao Shu let out an "excuse" and said angrily, "Yes, I forgot." He turned around and went to the cabin to wash.

The fat old man leaned over, looked at Xiao Shu's leaving back, and said with great interest:
"Fourth brother, let's ask second brother to get some 'Cold Food Powder'. After listening to the persuasion, you will feel as if you are floating in the sky, as if flying in the clouds, it is extremely beautiful."

"Hanshi San", also known as "Wushi San", is a highly poisonous substance. It was originally a prescription for saving lives. It was invented by the famous doctor Zhang Zhongjing.

During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, He Yan first claimed that Fu Wushi Sanjue was bright and cheerful, with a ruddy complexion. Since then, the world has followed suit and formed a trend of Fu San in high-end social circles.

However, taking powder all day long will do great harm to the human body, causing you to feel dizzy all day long and lose weight.When it is severe, the headache is splitting, the heartache is like stabbing, the beard and hair are withered, and scabies all over the body.In addition, this medicine also has the function of boosting pleasure, so that men and women are not taboo, incest is common, and it is unrestrained.

Xiao Qin thought in his heart that this is the "drug addiction" of later generations, it is too long to live, but he doesn't see Xiao Shu's "drug addiction" on a daily basis, so how could there be such a thing?

Then curiously said:

"Where did the second brother come from?"

The fat old man said quietly: "Last year when you were not here, my second brother and I went together. At that time my cousin gave us some, and they were all dispersing. After the second brother came back, he kept talking about it. I wish I didn't bring it with me." 'Han Shi San', he must have brought it this time."

Xiao Qinzhi narrowed his eyes and said, "You were there last year, did you accept it?"

Speaking of this, the fat old man panicked with anger, the flesh on his cheeks trembled, and spat: "Second brother is not loyal, my cousin gave me the cold food powder, but he swallowed it After eating, there is nothing left."

Xiao Qinzhi wondered: "Then I didn't see him taking clothes off at home?"

The fat old man said: "Hmph, it takes thousands of dollars to buy a sticker, how can he have enough monthly money? But a few days ago, he asked me to borrow a lot of money, it should be to buy 'Hanshi San'."

Just as he was talking, Xiao Shu had finished washing, his face was wet, and he came out. As soon as they met, Xiao Qinzhi asked:
"Second brother, why don't you share something good if you have something good?"

Xiao Shu pretended to be stupid, and said with evasive eyes: "Fourth brother, what are you talking about?"

"Still pretending?" Xiao Qinzhi said bluntly: "I already know, 'Han Shi San', why don't you take it out soon?"

Xiao Shumeng couldn't get away with it, and was about to run away, but was captured by the Fat Old Ba and Xiao Qinzhi together, and he insisted on finding it from his body, and then was confiscated by Xiao Qinzhi. He changed his eyes instantly, extremely serious, righteous Right words said:

"Second brother, this thing is highly poisonous, you can't take it, be careful of your life."

Xiao Shu said depressedly: "Fourth brother, it's not as exaggerated as you said, they are all taking it, and nothing happened?"

"Of course it's okay to take a small amount, but it's addictive. If you take too much, you will die, and the death will be miserable." Xiao Qinzhi wanted to cite a few cases of taking "Hanshi Powder" and died tragically, but his understanding of this period of history is limited. I didn't think of it for a while.

Xiao Shuman said indifferently: "Fourth brother, it's not as exaggerated as you said. Pay me back quickly. It costs thousands of dollars to buy it. Besides, at that time, they will all be convinced. If we don't accept it, won't we be underestimated?"

"What do you care about other people? I heard that Wang Huizhi and Wang Xianzhi of the Langya Wang family are famous in Jiangzuo, and Dai Kui from the uncle's family is full of economics. Why don't you learn from them?"

Xiao Qin's "crackling" preaching made Xiao Shu extremely impatient, waved his hand, and retorted: "Fourth brother, if you want to use it yourself, just say it, you have done me such a great favor, just take this "cold food "San" is a thank you gift, there is no need to say the rest, I will know for myself."

Xiao Qinzhi took out the "Cold Food Powder" from his body on the spot, and threw it into the river without hesitation. Xiao Shushou took a step back, lamented, turned sullen, and said loudly:
"Xiao Qinzhi, what are you doing? You bought it for thousands of dollars, and you can just throw it away. It's not your money. Don't you feel bad?"

"Also, I'm your second brother, do you still take me seriously?"

"If I wasn't my second brother, I wouldn't bother to care about it."

The two quarreled a few more words, completely annoyed Xiao Shu, blushed with anger, and shouted: "Are you treating me as your second brother? From my point of view, you don't see anyone at all? "

"Yes! Yes!"

"The fourth uncle used to be a high-ranking official, and the fourth aunt came from a rich family. You were originally smart, and Xiao's mother was good-looking. Naturally, she was arrogant and arrogant. Which one of my brothers can be as good as you, and now you are studying again." Now, my father thinks highly of you again. Old man Cui said he was teaching Xiao Shi, but in fact he was teaching you alone. Speaking of which, no one in the whole Xiao Shi knows that Fourth Uncle has raised a good son."

"How dare I be your second brother? From now on, I'll call you your second brother!"

Xiao Qinzhi was also angry, and replied: "Just say what you say, why are you talking so much? I want to go to school, is that what I want? Isn't it forced by your father? It's me who looks good. Can I decide? My parents gave it to me, what can I do? Besides, if you want to study, can old man Cui teach you?"

"Don't blame God and others at every turn."

"Anyway, I'll put it aside. I don't care about other people's affairs, and I don't want to. But you are my second brother, so I will definitely."

Seeing that the two were having such an unpleasant quarrel, the fat old man secretly blamed himself for being talkative, and persuaded:

"Fourth brother, don't say a few words. Second brother, don't be angry, fourth brother is also for your own good. When I get to the place, I will go to my cousin and get it for you."

This made Xiao Shu feel better, he glared at Xiao Qinzhi, and was about to leave with his sleeves flung, unexpectedly Xiao Qinzhi said coldly:

"Fat old man, if you take the "Cold Food Powder" for him, don't blame me for being rude, not just this time, but whenever I see any of you with "Cold Food Powder" in the future, I will see it once and throw it away once. It is absolutely unambiguous."

Then he said to Xiao Shu: "Second Brother, if I know that you take 'Han Shi San', I must tell Second Uncle to let Second Uncle communicate with you in person."

Hearing this, Xiao Shu turned around and looked back, when he thought of the stick in his father's hand, a trace of fear appeared on his face, pointing at Xiao Qinzhi, he said angrily: "You——"

(End of this chapter)