Chongning for five years, the peace has been long, the characters are prosperous, and the weather is prosperous. On the water of the Cai River, thousands of miles away, Changhong lying on the waves; On both sides of the river, there is a lot of traffic, and the weeping willows are shady. This is Bianjing, the land of the eight wildernesses and the salty passage of all countries.

I saw that in the midst of the tall and endless fleet of boats, another page of small boats waded into the water, approaching the dock not far away. The boatman who rocked the oar was a silent and sturdy middle-aged man, but his Hun family was smart-eyed and smiling. At this time, she was quickly cleaning up the dishes and chopsticks on the case, and said with a smile: "I want to teach the two officials to know that this Cai River originally passed through the city, and the scenery along the road is inexhaustible." There are also more than a dozen bridges on the river, especially the Hongqiao Bridge, which is worth seeing. This bridge has no pillars, and lies on the water like a flying rainbow, hence the name. Just a few miles by water, there you are. ”

Listening to her introduce the scenery along the road, it was obvious that she wanted to keep two more guests for a while, and also get a few more rewards. It's just that although she is diligent in soliciting business, there is still a pride in her voice that cannot be concealed, which is the pride and arrogance that the people of the first good capital at the feet of the Son of Heaven should have.

It's a pity that a good woman always sleeps with a clumsy husband. Before the woman could finish speaking, her husband was silent on the shore, and said in an urn voice, "Two guests, you have arrived!" ”

The boatman said this, and the woman glared at him with hatred. The two guests on their ship were so bold that they could let them go so easily?

However, the two guests had already stood up.

"Thank you for your hospitality." The first to speak was a tall and burly man, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a high nose and a wide mouth, and he looked very powerful. The boat couple spent a few days with him, but they knew that he was approachable, smiling, and extremely kind. On the contrary, it was the boy next to him, although he was handsome but silent, and there was always a trace of coldness between his expectations, which was prohibitive. The man took a picture of the money that made the couple smile, and then strode off the side of the boat, turned around, and reached out to help the man behind him.

The woman standing behind them couldn't help but raise her eyebrows when she saw this. The side of their passenger ship was flush with the steps of the dock, and her husband had always been able to hold the boat steadily, so that a three-foot child could get off the boat on his own, so why should he need to be helped?

But apparently, neither of the two guests on their ship thought so. The boy took the man's arm and stepped off the boat.

Seeing the two of them looking at each other and smiling, although the woman knew that they were called brothers, she still couldn't help but snort sourly. But it was her wooden-brained husband who chased after him and shouted: "Two guests, after crossing this street, there is a 'Xue's Carriage and Horse Shop', you can rent a four-wheeled carriage." His house is reasonably priced and the car is clean! ”

"Thank you for your advice!" It was still the man who turned around and thanked him, and then he walked away with the boy next to him.

The boatman is an honest man who is riveted and riveted, and the two walked for a while, and sure enough, they saw a huge shop sign "Xue's Carriage and Horse Shop" entrenched in the best façade of the entire street.

The man smiled when he saw the magnificent shop sign, turned his head to the boy next to him and asked, "Rent a car?" ”

Brother Gongzi shook his head and said, "Let's go!" Obviously, Bianjing's scenery attracted his attention very much, and he was reluctant to lock himself in the carriage.

The two walked slowly all the way, and soon entered the capital from Dailoumen. As soon as you enter the city, it is a different scene, although the pedestrians on the road are also shoulder to shoulder, they are no longer in a hurry, and the shops on both sides of the road are lined with pines and cypresses. It happened that it was time for lunch, and many of the women employed by the liquor shops were shouting and soliciting customers. Not long after, the two of them were coaxed into their own restaurant by a clever and sweet little guy who smiled before saying a word.

“…… If you talk about listening to music and watching plays, you have to go to 'Jin Le Fang'! "As soon as the wine and food are served, the little guy has introduced most of the fun and delicious places in Bianjing City, and is talking about the world-famous "Jinle Fang". ""The Complete Biography of Yue", "The Peony Pavilion", "Peach Blossom Fan", those are famous, so there is no need to mention them. But recently, there is a fold of storytelling, called "Daming", which is about the Ming Dynasty that has enjoyed the country for more than 200 years, and the ups and downs are very exciting. Don't miss the two officials! ”

When the man who was holding the pot and pouring wine heard this, he couldn't help but smile and glanced at the boy next to him, and asked casually: "How many people are listening to this storyteller of "Da Ming"? ”

"How can that be said too much?" Unexpectedly, when the little guy heard this, his eyes immediately widened, and he straightened his chest and said. "That's a crowd of people!" As he spoke, he held out his finger and pointed it up. "Even the officials in the palace are listening to it every day. It is said that it is based on history, and it can be known that it is rising! ”

Hearing the little guy mention the pilgrimage, the man who looked like a boy was a little moved, and couldn't help but say: "The year of the official family's chongling is the time to love to play......" "Daming" is written about the ups and downs of the Ming Dynasty in 276 years, there are conspiracies, struggles and changes, but to say that it is very interesting and fascinating, it is really not to talk about.

"Huang Shiyu is conscientious in his duties, just like Wei Zheng in the Tang Dynasty. The official family is sage, and he should be admonished like a stream! A touch of pride immediately appeared on the little girl's face.

"Huang Waiter?" That boy Goqi said.

"It is the head of the four scholars of Sumen, Lord Huang Lu and Huang." Before the little guy could reply, another table of guests next to them interjected. "Are you two coming back from overseas?" The middle-aged guest next to them was a merchant, and he had the most insight when he traveled south and north. Seeing that the two of them were generous and didn't know anything about the Great Song Dynasty, he vaguely guessed that they should have returned from overseas.

As soon as the guest asked, the man next to Brother Gongzi immediately stood up and hugged his fists and saluted. "Sir, good eyesight! After many years of going to sea with his brother, the news of the homeland has been cut off for a long time. I especially remember that it was not long after the Great Song Dynasty destroyed the Western Xia, Emperor Zhezong was on the throne, and Murong Xiang was in charge......"

"Old Yellow Calendar!" Before the man's words fell, the middle-aged guest shook his hand and sighed. "The first emperor died early, and Murong Xiang never took a holiday...... Now it is the Prime Minister of Dasu and the Lord Huang Luzhi as the Attendant. Shengcong**, respecting teachers and respecting the way, but it is a monarch and a minister, this is the blessing of the Great Song Dynasty! As he spoke, he also talked about several anecdotes about Huang Tingjian with admiration on his face. Most of the content of the story is that the official family is greedy for fun, slacking off on homework, Huang Tingjian is loyal and straightforward, and the official family is lost.

The guest said that, the guests on the entire floor couldn't help but praise each other. Only the boy brother listened, and he only smiled bitterly: "It's the nature of young people to be playful. Although Lord Huang is loyal and resolute, he can't help but go a little too far......"

Before he finished speaking, an old man at the opposite table also said solemnly: "A drowning person is like a murderer, Lord Huang has done the right thing!" ”

"Not bad! Not bad! "Obviously, this old man's opinion represents the mainstream public opinion, and several guests soon echoed it." The first emperor died young, wasn't it because Murong Xiang was too doting back then? ”

When the boy heard this, the corners of his forehead twitched slightly unconsciously. "Murong Xiang...... Spoil? ”

Since Da Su became the prime minister, the literature of the Great Song Dynasty has become more and more prosperous. In addition, the court is clear and clear, and it does not block the way of speech, and it has become the norm for the people to talk about state affairs in restaurants and tea shops, and they do not feel that they have committed taboos. At this time, although the topic was caused by two overseas visitors, everyone couldn't talk about them.

"It's a pity that Murong Xiang was loyal, but he ended up like that......"

"I can't say that, if it weren't for the unexpected death of the official family, Murong Xiang's illness would not have deteriorated rapidly...... The relationship between them ...... between kings and ministers"

"Shallow! Back then, Murong Xiang was involved in rebellion ......"

"This case has already come to light, Murong is called Wenzhong, what is going on?"

"How? Murong Xiang died unjustly! If he really died of illness, why did he Zhang Wenqian resign? There is also the Huitong Money Bank, the news that this household is going to take back the money bank has been spread for several years, and I see that sooner or later it will not be saved. Poured Murong Fu, fat and thin heaven! ”

"What?!" Hearing this, the young man was taken aback, and hurriedly raised his voice to ask. Zhang ...... Lord Zhang resigned? ”

It's a pity that this boy's problem is too much, and his ability to grasp the key points is really worrying, and all the diners upstairs are too lazy to pay attention to it. The crowd glared at him with disdain, and then plunged into a heated argument again.

Seeing that he had been excluded from the topic, the boy had no choice but to ask the little guy who was waiting beside him. "Master Zhang is Su Xiang's proud protégé, why did he resign?"

It was about the secrets of the imperial court, and the little guy didn't dare to say much, so he only smiled and said: "The villain heard that Lord Zhang resigned in order to host the "Bianjing Times" wholeheartedly, and the people next to him are not known by the villain." ”

The boy was stunned for a long time, and couldn't help but sigh faintly, and said for a long time: "Back then, the 'Dongpo Poetry Club' was famous all over the world, I don't know if it's still there now?" ”

"Naturally, it's once a month now. The spectacle is unprecedented, not to be missed! Seeing that the topic had turned back to Bianjing, the little guy hurriedly introduced it again. If the officials like to do things, they can also go to the Gongyi Marquis Mansion to join in the fun. ”

"Gongyi Marquis Mansion?" This time, it was the man who showed curiosity.

"That Gongyi Hou is the former Dali lord Duan Yu. Duan Hou Ye likes poetry and literature, and every ten years he will entertain literati and ink writers with unparalleled poetry in the mansion for fun. On the day of the banquet, whether it is a peddler or a well-educated person, as long as he can write the poems and texts prepared by the Hou Ye in the previous paragraph, he can become a guest. Speaking of this, the little guy couldn't help but smile. Duan Houye's poems and essays are mediocre, and every time the question is asked, it is either a grace or a full house of rejuvenation. It's just that Su Xiang gets along with him, and he can attend two of the three banquets, which is to ......"

The little girl's voice stopped meaningfully, and the two listeners couldn't help but be slightly silent. After a while, the boy suddenly pushed the wine glass in front of him. He was about to get up, but he was suddenly pulled by the man next to him, and he sat back unexpectedly.

I saw that the man casually took out a dime of broken silver and threw it to the little guy, and said with a smile: "Okay, let's introduce it here!" As he spoke, he pointed to the boy beside him again. Give this official another bowl of ginseng soup, and go well! ”

When the little guy left, the boy immediately sank his face. "This ginseng soup should be suitable for the eldest brother!"

"You think I should be happy, so you bet on me first, don't you?" When the man heard this, he only chuckled and shook his head, sighing helplessly. "You...... How is it good to think about a lot of worries and accumulate habits that are difficult to change? ”

Brother Gongzi looked down at the wine glass in front of him and said for a while: "I said a long time ago that I shouldn't come back." ”

The man's heart was hot, and he said in a deep voice: "I abandoned my family and country, and my six relatives were cut off, and it makes no difference whether I can come back or not." What about you? Do you really don't think about them anymore? ”

Brother Childe was thinking about not knowing how to answer, but suddenly there was a rush of footsteps on the stairs. After a while, a woman wearing a green shirt with a delicate face and a gentle body hurriedly ran up.

Seeing this person, the boy immediately stood up.

The two looked at each other, and they were speechless for a while.

After a long time, the boy suddenly smiled slightly, but the woman quietly shed tears. Seeing her crying, Brother Gongzi was busy habitually pulling the silk handkerchief on his body. Before he could step forward to wipe away his tears, the woman had already thrown herself into his arms and cried loudly: "Son! ”