Chapter 7: First Sight
Su Dawei looked at Di Renjie, and a look of curiosity flashed in his eyes.
Di Renjie, a famous figure in later generations. Especially after the Dutch sinologist Gao Luopei created the book "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty", the name Di Renjie is not only well-known in China, but even many foreigners know his name. Di Renjie, a man known as the 'Sherlock Holmes of the East', is familiar to many people.
Su Dawei read "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty", and it was precisely because of that book that he became curious about Di Renjie.
It's just that when he saw Di Renjie with his own eyes, he was a little disappointed.
How so?
Because the Di Renjie standing in front of him is not as handsome as the protagonist in several Di Renjie works directed by Tsui Hark.
He was very tall, even taller than Su Dawei.
If Su Dawei's current height is about 1.8 meters, then Di Renjie's height is at least 1.84 meters.
He is slightly obese, but not bloated and looks strong.
If you insist on comparing Di Renjie in later film and television works, Su Dawei feels that Liang Guanhua's version of Di Renjie seems to be more consistent with Di Renjie in front of him. It looks like it is harmless to humans and animals, and it is very gentle...... Well, Liang Guanhua's version of Di Renjie should belong to Di Renjie's appearance of fortune in his later years, but he is a little short.
"Are you, Su Dawei?"
Di Renjie's voice made Su Dawei sober up.
He was not angry that Di Renjie knew his name, even if his mother didn't say anything, Di Renjie could inquire.
You must know that Su Dawei is a celebrity in Chongde Fang.
Especially last year, he almost died of illness in bed, and Mrs. Liu sold his property for him, which has become a topic of conversation for many people after dinner. There was even a time when it was rumored that he had fallen into evil. However, these statements, as he recovered, returned to work as an errand in the yamen, and they disappeared. So, if you want to inquire, it's actually very easy.
"I am Su Dawei."
Su Dawei took a deep breath and leaned sideways to make a way.
"My mother went out to buy groceries, and when she went out, she said that you would come today.
The house was cleaned again yesterday, and my mother asked me to prepare two futons for you, if you don't feel used to it, you can also prepare your own. Well, my mother is not in good health, she likes to be quiet, so don't be too noisy at night. ”
After speaking, Su Dawei turned around and led Di Renjie and the two into the courtyard.
"You still have horses?
I haven't said that before...... Horses can be tethered in stables. However, the stables have been abandoned for several years and need to be cleaned up. Also, let me say okay first, my mother said that 1,800 yuan will take care of your food and laundry, but she didn't say that she will help you take care of the livestock. You are responsible for the forage for the cattle and the cleaning of the stables, and we don't care. ”
Su Dawei's gaze swept over the two horses, and he felt a little envious in his heart.
His family also used to have horses, and according to Mrs. Liu, it was still a good horse.
Later, my father went to Tianzhu with Wang Xuance and took the horse away, and the stable was empty.
He also thought about buying a horse, but only for a moment.
You must know that even if it is a horse in Chang'an, the price is not something that people like him can afford. Not to mention, these two good horses like Di Renjie brought. It is estimated that these two horses are in the mule and horse market, and at least forty or fifty times a horse.
"What Su Lang said is reasonable, but I was negligent yesterday.
Hongliang, you first tie the horses to the door, and then clean the stables, and then lead them in. But Su Lang, our master and servant have just arrived, and they are not very familiar with Chang'an, and they don't know where to go to buy forage? ”
"Forage? It depends on what grade of forage you're buying. ”
"Naturally the best forage."
"Then I suggest you go to the Zhao family's shop in Guiyifang in the south of the city, his forage is genuine, and it can be customized and delivered to your door."
Zhao's shop!
Di Renjie secretly wrote down his name and thanked Su Dawei again.
Subsequently, Su Dawei took them to the side room, opened the door, Di Renjie and the two entered the house, but he stood outside the door.
"You guys clean up, you need my help, just shout."
After speaking, Su Dawei left.
"This person is really, why doesn't he know to help?"
Hong Liang looked unhappy, and muttered: "Lang Jun, this guy has no manners, or we won't live here." ”
"Hong Liang, you're here again."
Di Renjie walked to the back window and pushed it open.
"Su Lang is right, we really didn't say it yesterday, there are still two horses.
Okay, bring the luggage in, you clean the stable, I'll pack the luggage, let's quickly pack up, see what we need, let's go buy it again. In order to settle down completely today, I also have to prepare for revision, and the class will start in a few days. ”
Hong Liang muttered in his mouth, but didn't say anything more after all.
He walked out of the room, to the courtyard gate, and removed his luggage from his horse.
The luggage was heavy, and Hong Liang felt a little struggling.
At this moment, Su Dawei stepped forward and said, "Look at your big man, why don't you have any strength?" ”
"These are all books that my family Langjun wants to read, and they are very heavy!
Try it if you don't believe it, see if you can pick it up. ”
Hong Liang put the luggage on the ground and went back angrily.
"Try it, try it, I don't believe it can be heavy."
Su Dawei said, stepped forward and picked up his luggage.
It's not easy...... However, if it was yesterday, Su Dawei would have said that this luggage was still a little weighty, but today, it is nothing. In front of Hong Liang, he easily took the luggage in, only to see Hong Liang was a little dumbfounded.
This guy has a lot of strength!
He muttered in his heart, picked up another piece of luggage, and struggled to follow behind Su Dawei.
"Hong Liang, how did you let Su Lang do this hard work?"
When Di Renjie saw it, he hurriedly stepped forward and wanted to help.
However, Su Dawei waved his hand to stop Di Renjie and said, "Lang Jun doesn't have to be polite, this is nothing, you should help your servant."
By the way, where do you put this luggage? ”
"Oh, just put it in the corner of the house, I'll clean it up later."
Su Dawei put down the box and said, "Lang Jun is worthy of being a student, and he still brings so many books when he goes out." ”
"Of course, my family Langjun is a famous prodigy in Taiyuan."
With the help of Di Renjie, Hong Liang carried another box of salutes into the house, just in time to hear Su Dawei's praise. He immediately said: "My family Langjun likes to collect books, and this is only a small part of his collection. If it weren't for the long road from Taiyuan to Chang'an, I am afraid that a whole car would not be able to fit it. ”
Su Dawei rolled his eyes, pouted, and didn't speak.
It's not a book you read, with your neck stumped, and you don't know what to be proud of.
"Hongliang, go clean the stables."
Di Renjie was very helpless, and hurriedly scolded Hong Liang.
This Hong Liang, although he is nominally his servant, but in fact, he grew up with him since childhood, and the relationship is very close, like a brother. On weekdays, Hong Liang is a very gentle person and very obedient. I don't know why, since he knew Su Dawei's identity as a bad person, he was a little abnormal, and his words were quite hostile.
Hong Liang snorted and turned to go out.
Di Renjie arched his hand and said: "Su Lang doesn't have to pay attention to him, I'm a prodigy, I'm just good at reading." ”
"Lang Jun doesn't need Su Lang and Su Lang to call me, just call me Ami."
"Uh...... That's fine, Brother Ami. ”
Di Renjie hesitated, but still agreed.
He immediately said: "Ami can call me Da Lang, otherwise you can call me Ah Hu." ”
Da Lang just forget it, I always feel a little weird. Ah Hu is estimated to be Di Renjie's milk name, and his name is not appropriate.
"Then I'll call you a big brother."
"It doesn't matter."
"What books does my eldest brother read on weekdays?"
Di Renjie was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Read everything, read more books, and you will know more truths." ”
"That'...... Big brother, do you know, what is 'Tenggen'? ”
"Tenggen?"
Di Renjie thought for a while, and asked suspiciously: "What Ami said, but that weird Tenggen?" ”
"Uh, yes."
Di Renjie smiled: "I really know this.
Tenggen's hair is as white as snow, like a deer and not a deer, with four hooves and right paws, sharp teeth in the mouth, and a body as big as a tiger. It has a pair of crimson horns and three eyes. The eyes are red, there is an eye in the center of the eyebrows, and the pupils are golden, which is said to be like a golden crow, which can break the evil worship. "Later Han Shu Etiquette Chronicles" records that it is one of the twelve gods of 'chasing evil murderers', and there is a record of 'poor Qi Tenggen eating Gu together'. Sima Biao of the Jin Dynasty also recorded it in the "Book of the Continuation of the Han Dynasty", I don't know if it is Tenggen as you said. ”
Su Dawei's eyes lit up, and he blurted out: "In this way, there is really Tenggen in this world?" ”
"This ......"
Di Renjie smiled dumbly and said, "Then I don't know."
In the Book of the Later Han Dynasty, it is said that Tenggen is a Chinese New Year's Eve Da Da Da, which can expel the evil cult plague...... Ami, if you are interested, I have a book here, which is said to have been written by Sun En in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, full of some ghost legends, I will find it for you later. ”
"Is this okay?"
"Absolutely."
Di Renjie smiled and said it was okay.
Su Dawei felt a lot more down-to-earth in his heart.
I'm afraid that no one knows, but now that I have the source, I can rest assured.
At this time, Mrs. Liu came back from grocery shopping.
She was also taken aback when she saw the two horses, but she was quickly relieved.
I thought that Di Renjie was the same as that Zhang Khan Zhi, a poor scholar. Now it seems that this Di Renjie is a rich son. If I had known this, I should have charged more rent in the first place. Now that I think about it, it's a pity.
This thought was fleeting in Liu Niangzi's mind.
She is a fastidious woman, and since she has already said 1,800 yuan and signed the paper contract, she naturally will not regret it.
However, like Su Dawei, Liu Niangzi said that the forage money for the two horses needs to be calculated separately.
Either add money, or Di Renjie will buy it herself, anyway, she won't take care of those two animals.
Di Renjie was not verbose, and directly added another two hundred yuan as the cost of Liu Niangzi's care of the horses, and the forage money was calculated separately. Liu Niangzi has nothing to do, anyway, it doesn't cost anything, more than two hundred dollars a month, after all, it is a good thing.
That night, Di Renjie's master and servant settled down.
Liu Niangzi's craftsmanship is good, and Di Renjie is also very satisfied.
He chatted with Liu Niangzi for a while, and after arriving at the street drum three links, he said goodbye to Liu Niangzi and returned to the house with Hong Liang.
"Hong Liang, how do you feel?"
"It feels good, Liu Niangzi is very good, and her cooking skills are no worse than the chef in the inn."
"You know how to eat."
"Lang Jun, is there something wrong?"
Di Renjie didn't answer, but walked to the back window, looking at the gurgling river outside the window, revealing curiosity.
Of course there is something wrong!
According to the news inquired by Zhang Cambodia, Ami, that is, Su Dawei, is a rough person.
But during the daytime conversation, Di Renjie found that Su Dawei was literate.
It's not that literacy is bad, but that in this era, a rough person is actually literate? In particular, the Xuanyi Zhi adopts the style of the two Jin Dynasty, and the text is bent and bent. But Di Renjie found that Su Dawei could read through.
That's where it gets interesting.
A rumoredly coarse person who can't read big characters can actually read through Xuan Yizhi?
Di Renjie felt more and more curious in his heart.
I didn't expect to meet such an interesting person not long after I came to Chang'an.
He had a hunch that the next study life in Chang'an would be very interesting......