After the meal, Grandma took Yoyo and walked north along the easternmost north and south streets to see the famous Tang Pagoda in Pingcheng. It is said that this is the building of the heyday of Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty, and for more than 1,000 years, it enjoyed fireworks until the N period.

Tang Pagoda is located in the northeast corner of the county, on the shore of a natural lake of about 100 acres, and to the east is a deserted temple.

The gate of the temple was closed, but the courtyard walls had collapsed in many places, and the grass was overgrown inside. Although the walls of the temple did not collapse, it was also badly damaged, and grass grew on the roof. Through the broken doors and windows, the various statues inside were pushed to the ground, and everywhere was in shambles.

Tang tower is still complete, a total of seven floors, about 6 meters high, 44 meters in circumference, ridge four gates pavilion type brick eaves, east and west, north and south four sides are respectively set up Qiankun door, the remaining four sides are brick carved false windows.

The top of the tower heart chamber and the Buddha shrine, by the layers of brick bucket arch ring to build the vault, the bucket arch is well-made, the layers are adducted, the structure is rigorous, the staggered fall is caused, there is the wonder of the magic of the devil's axe. Even the top of the corridor in the tower is also made of brick bucket arches.

Although the Tang Tower has gone through wind and rain, the erosion is also very serious, but its majestic and simple is still a beautiful scene. The tower is surrounded by clear water, the cloud swallow flies around the tower, the green tree swallow shadow and the towering ancient tower, reflect each other in the clear water, just like a simple landscape painting, very magnificent.

To the west of the Tang Tower, a large area of ancient buildings is the original official office and the mansion of celebrities, most of which are now dilapidated, and very few are still complete.

The lake, the Tang Tower, the temple, the official office, and the mansion occupy the entire northeast corner of Pingcheng, about a thousand acres.

Yesterday, Yoyo learned through the above inquiry that this historic site has become a national key protected cultural relic in later generations and is included in the world cultural heritage.

Grandma and Yoyo toured and watched in this monument, the official office was closed, the gate was closed, and the stone lion at the gate was overthrown to the ground.

There are very few pedestrians on the streets here, and although there are gaps in the walls, no one is seen entering or leaving. The situation in the mansion area is better, most of them are inhabited, but it is still quite cold compared to the family homes and residential areas.

Behind the official office, there is a street of east and west, although it is spacious, but it is surrounded by high walls on both sides, and it is impossible to see it until you walk in front of it.

There were twenty or thirty pedestrians inside, three or two gathered together, talking in whispers. Youyou and Grandma, who have seen the black market, can see at a glance that this is an underground market.

The couple collected their bicycles and walked in, wandering around slowly, listening to the conversations. The streets are less than a mile away, with gaps in the walls on both sides, and a few alleys to the north, which are hidden and easy to evacuate, making it a good place for the black market.

Grandma led Youyou over and turned back, and an elderly woman came over to talk: "Big sister, what do you want to do here?"

"I heard people talk about such a place, so I came over and took a look. Grandma replied indifferently.

"You can't see anything, you have to inquire. She pointed out to her grandmother.

"I don't know anyone either, please tell me about it, sister. Grandma continued her words.

"Then you've got the right person. I live in this area, and I don't have anything to do here, so I know this place relatively well. Seeing that you are born, and leading a child, you look like a righteous person, come and give you a reminder, don't let people fool you. She warned her grandmother with concern.

"There can be deception here. Grandma asked her.

"Why not, the bicycles, sewing machines, and watch tickets here are fake, if you want to buy them, it's better to buy the real thing, and you can't say if you buy tickets. "After listening to it, it seems that fraud exists in all ages.

"Thank you for the reminder, big sister. I just came to see what to buy. ”

"I see how you are dressed, the family should not be bad, I think you are here to buy something. "She was a little disappointed.

"Eldest sister, you have something in your hand. Grandma asked.

"I often go around here, and I have something in my hand, even if I don't know them well, I can swap them with each other. You can tell me what you want, and I'll give you a deal to ensure that you don't suffer. My home is nearby, and I can't run away from a family. "Most people do this business secretly, and I have never seen someone like her who declares her home.

"Eldest sister, you are really bold, and you are not afraid of someone reporting you. "Grandma is also strange.

"Don't be afraid, you just came and didn't understand the situation, I have no children and no daughters, there are four old people in the family, two are almost ten, and one is paralyzed in bed, and the NN Party is not happy to starve to death. Besides, I don't cheat people, people pity me, and no one cares about me. The old man was happy, he spoke thoroughly enough, and he explained clearly enough.

"Eldest sister, I'm not satisfied with you, I have a batch of brown sugar in my hand, and I want to make a move, come here to take a look. Grandma said to her.

"Big sister, it's hot, and it's hard to put sugar. The old man replied worriedly.

"Eldest sister, I complained that I didn't make it clear, it's brown sugar. ”

"That's a good thing, you can leave it there for as long as you want. How many do you have?" the old man came interested.

"There are thousands of catties, I will deal with it myself if it is missing, and I don't need to come here. ”

"Sister, you go to my house and sit down, let's talk about it carefully. The old man warmly extended the invitation.

Grandma responded: "Then I'm sorry for you, I'll go with you to ask for water." ”

The old man's home is in a nearby alley, and the yard is bigger than the one of the "Six Fools" that his grandmother bought, and it is much better than his set. The front and back occupy the entire alley, and the courtyard of the four entrances.

When I entered, I realized that I entered a side gate, and the gate was on the south side, facing the east-west street behind the official office. The old man didn't live in the front yard at all, and the family lived in the backyard.

The garden at the back was converted into arable land and some corn, soybeans and various vegetables were planted. Behind the courtyard is also an east-west street, and the entire courtyard occupies an alley.

The old man led them into the West Cross Courtyard, where her family lived in the main house. After entering the house, the old man asked the two to sit down, and handed Yoyo a candy box: "Child, you take it and eat it yourself." ”

turned around and was busy pouring tea, looking at the furnishings in her house, it should have been a big family before, and even now, it will not be too bad.

"Thank you grandma. Yoyo hugged the candy box she stuffed into her arms and said sweetly.

The old man made tea and poured a cup for his grandmother: "Big sister, drink tea." Your child is so sensible. ”

"Excuse me, big sister. Grandma took a sip, "Eldest sister, your tea is good, it's Yunnan Pu'er." ”

"Big sister, sister didn't see it, you are still a person who has seen the world, and ordinary people can't drink this is Pu'er tea. The old man seemed to have met a confidant and became happy.

"Girl, you're not a local, everyone here knows about my family. I'm not afraid that you will know the joke, my sister's life is more bitter than Coptis chinensis. The old man's nagging came up and opened the conversation.