Xiantu was thinking about it, only to hear Rengui's cousin say: "Father, if it is peaceful today, but the Western Turks have repeatedly invaded, I think that General Wei Chi, Marshal Qin Qiong, with his loyalty and courage, has been on the battlefield for a long time. Although I am not as brave as they were back then, I also have a lot of strength, and I will show my strength in the future, and I will glorify my ancestors for the Xue family, isn't it beautiful. ”

"Imagine Xiao'er, with three inches of strength, how can you blow such a big talk, it is really embarrassing for my Xue family relatives." Uncle Xue said loudly.

Xiantu fell into deep thought, if this qiē was true, then he could only think about it in his heart. If the history is written correctly, then he regrets to tell Uncle Sù that this year is the end of his life.

The history books clearly record that Xue Rengui was obsessed with martial arts training and did not do his job, and finally died of anger and lost his family property. Now looking at how old that cousin is me, it should be this year that he has fallen from a rich child to a person who escapes from famine and begs for food.

Seeing his scenery at this time, the majesty of the uncle, I really can't bear to think about the situation after them, maybe this is the last time he will see the uncle, and the last time he enters this mansion, thinking about it, he can't help but shake his head and sigh.

The uncle was a little displeased when he saw Xiantu, so he said, "Rengui, you take your cousin to play in the backyard with these two teenagers, and I have important matters to discuss with your uncle." ”

Xiantu and the Li brothers followed Xue Rengui to the backyard, and the Li brothers shouted that they wanted to learn from Xue Rengui, but Xiantu felt bored, so he admired various precious flowers and plants such as peonies and peonies in the garden alone.

Suddenly, Xiantu saw a bunch of plants with white flowers over there. He was taken aback, isn't this cotton? The Tang Dynasty actually had cotton, what a big drop in the glasses of the archaeological world! Curious, he walked up to the cotton, touched these white and soft flowers, his heart beat violently, and he thought of a way to get rid of poverty and become rich.

Seeing that there was a lot of exchange over there, Xiantu didn't pay attention to them, but walked straight to the middle hall, where Father Xue and Uncle Xue were still talking.

"Uncle, my nephew has something to ask for, and I forgot my uncle's guidance." Xiantu also learned the ancient Zou Wen's saying, and said sourly.

"Don't be rude. My father is discussing the matter of the white tiger with your uncle, and I will talk to you about it after the discussion. ”

Hearing Father Xue say this, Xiantu suddenly realized. No wonder when the uncle heard the housekeeper's words just now, his attitude took a 180-degree turn, it turned out that he was thinking about his white tiger! It's really a villain, it's not a pity to die, think about it first.

"It's okay, just let the first picture come to the road, what's confusing?" Uncle asked.

"I was in the back garden just now, and I saw a crop full of white flowers, is this cotton? Who else is growing this kind of thing here, uncle, please? ”

"Nephew, it seems that you still have some knowledge. You know the name of such a rare and rare species, where have you seen it? ”

"The little nephew saw that this thing had white flowers and was soft to the touch, so he called this thing cotton" Xiantu thought to himself, he couldn't tell Uncle Sù that he used this to make quilts in the 21st century, even if he said it, he wouldn't believe it, and if he didn't get his father to say that he was sick, he was afraid of this word.

When the uncle heard him explain, he said happily: "My nephew is really smart, and he really has a way of seeing things and saying things. This flower grew in the Western Regions, that year the strange people of the Western Regions passed by the village, I saw that this flower was beautiful, so I spent a lot of money to buy a few. Who knew that within a few years of planting in the backyard, a yard of cotton would grow. How can they afford such a noble thing, only our Xue family can grow it. ”

After hearing what his uncle said, Xiantu also understood. It seems that they just appreciate this as a flower, and they don't know that there is anything else to it. Xiantu thought about it, so he had an idea and said, "Since my uncle wants my white tiger, you must also know how precious this white tiger is. I only have one request, and if my uncle agrees, I will make the decision to send the white tiger to my uncle. ”

When the uncle heard Xiantu speak so well, he said happily: "What is the matter, don't say a request, a hundred requests will be answered to you." ”

Xiantu said with a slight smile: "I don't need to uproot the cotton in the backyard, I just need the fluffy cotton flowers it blooms, I don't know if my uncle is willing to give it to my nephew." ”

"Aren't they just those white flowers? All of them will be given to you, and a stone of rice will be given to you. Uncle graciously agreed. may have felt that just a few flowers would replace this expensive white tiger, and his heart was a little happy and generous.

Father Xue shouted anxiously: "Xiantu, you come here." Xiantu walked towards his father, and Father Xue said in a low voice: "Our white tiger can be exchanged for five acres of land, why a few flowers can be sold." ”

"Father, don't worry about it for now, these flowers are free and wonderful, and I'll explain them to you later." Xiantu whispered.

The uncle listened to the Xue family's father and son not knowing what to nag, for fear that the white tiger would not sell it to him, so he said: "Butler, you will take the second master and the son to the market to choose a few high-quality silk to make clothes, and also choose a few pieces of clothing for the lady and the young lady to bring back." ”

Hearing his uncle say this, Father Xue finally stopped being sad. Later, Xiantu learned how expensive silk was for ordinary people, and people like them of the working class would never wear a silk dress for the rest of their lives. No wonder there is a poem in the Song Dynasty that says: "Yesterday I entered the city, and I came back full of tears." Those who are all over Luo Qi are not silkworm breeders. ”

Although the uncle was worried about the white tiger that Xiantu regretted, in fact, Xiantu was more worried about the uncle regretting the cotton. So Father Xue followed the Li brothers to the market, but Xiantu picked up cotton in his uncle's mansion.

After everything was done, Xiantu also picked all the cotton in the house, and they stayed at his uncle's house for the night. The next morning, they were ready to go home.

I wanted to follow Xue Rengui and join the army after he defeated his family, but I thought of my mother and sister at home. If he leaves his parents, there will be no hope for this poor family. I thought, forget it, let's wait until I get rich in the future and then go to Xue Rengui.

Xue Rengui, who was reluctant to give up, sent them out of the door, and before leaving, he asked Xue Rengui: "Brother, I don't know when I can see each other when I say goodbye to my younger brother today." Before leaving, I will give you a few words, and you should take a good look at it. ”

After speaking, Xiantu continued: "There is no way out of the mountains and rivers, and the willows and flowers are bright and another village. No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, you must work hard to overcome them, and your good days are ahead. The country needs you, and the people need you. After speaking, he hugged Xue Rengui tightly and said goodbye and left.

On the way, I passed the market, and I learned that the market was open for a month, and a market was held here every year, so that the nearby villagers could buy some daily necessities, tools and seeds for farming.

Xiantu looked at this bustling bazaar and said to Father Xue: "Dad, do you still have any money, I want to buy some things for my mother and sister to bring back." ”

"Xiantu, your uncle gave us a lot of things, don't buy them, my father still has the usual money from your uncle here." Father said.

In fact, the consistent money, that is, one tael of silver, is equivalent to our current two hundred yuan, and the living expenses of those working classes at that time were just over one or two silver a year.

"You give it to me, Dad, I'm going to buy some rouge gouache for my sister and some makeup for my mother." Xiantu said pleadingly. In fact, Father Xue doted on him a lot, and he couldn't stand his repeated pleas, so he finally took out the money.

Xiantu happily followed the Li brothers to the bazaar to pick up things, fortunately, he usually watches more costume dramas, and knows that girls who have not been married in ancient times like rouge gouache, and those who have been married like beautiful makeup and flowers. But these makeup flowers are so beautiful, he can't help but want to decorate himself.

After shopping, they walked back with the big bags and small bags of things. This time it was really not in vain, I bought gifts for everyone, and I was happy to think about it. This is much more enjoyable than shopping with a credit card in the 21st century, Xiantu thought as he walked.