384 Hometown timidity
Along the way, Hu Guang observed the world-famous capital, but his feeling was not very good.
There are many people, many shops, and officials holding signs from time to time, which is indeed lively and prosperous. But the sanitary situation in the Jingshi made Hu Guang frown.
Especially after moving from the busy street to the residential alley, the situation of dirt and mess is more common. Domestic garbage can be seen everywhere in the corners, and there are even many corners in remote points, and there is a smell of urine.
Except for Hu Guang, the others in the group didn't feel anything, they were just curious about the prosperity of the city, looking around, and their eyes couldn't see it.
Kang Quanan, who was in charge of security, noticed Hu Guang's expression, couldn't help but approach Hu Guang, and asked in a low voice: "Second master, but do you find anything wrong?" ”
He thought that Hu Guang had discovered something, such as someone in the public family following him, which made him a little nervous.
"Nothing." Hu Guang shook his head, then pointed down with his left hand that was not holding the reins and said, "Look, Jingshi's hygiene is really bad." ”
An Gui had been leading the way a little ahead, and when he heard the chief speak, he turned his head and said, "Second brother, my family lives in a relatively solid neighborhood, which is relatively good. If you go to the slums, it's even dirtier. I've lived here for a long time, and everyone is used to it. ”
"That's right, this comparison, it seems that our hometown is quite clean!" A guard came back to his senses and immediately said in surprise.
That's for sure, as a person who has traveled through the later generations, he naturally knows that hygiene must be done well, otherwise it is easy to get sick or even plague.
As soon as Hu Guang thought of this, he suddenly remembered something, and immediately asked An Gui: "Could it be that Jingshi has always been so dirty and messy." Hasn't there ever been a plague? ”
Plague, in ancient times was synonymous with death, and was feared by all. When An Gui heard this, he was startled, and hurriedly replied: "It doesn't seem to be, according to my father." When he was a child, Jingshi was quite clean. Jinyi Wei is in charge of this matter, no one dares to be sloppy, and if they come to the door, it will be a big trouble. ”
"Oh, Jinyiwei is still in charge of hygiene?" Hu Guang heard it for the first time, and he couldn't help but be a little surprised.
An Gui nodded and said as a matter of course: "Of course." However, the dirty mess in Jingshi is only in these places, rich families, and those places where court officials live. It's still very clean. ”
In 1644, when Li Zicheng attacked the Beijing Division, the plague broke out, and most of the people in the city and the soldiers defending the city were infected. It can be seen that the plague spread widely.
But even so, there is no record of any high-ranking officials of the imperial court contracting the plague, because the two types of people lived in different environments.
Of course, these Hu Guang did not remember. After listening to An Gui's answer. Then he said to him: "After I find your family later, I will live in a different environment." Stayed in a place like this for a long time. It's easy to get sick. ”
The chief's concern for himself and his family touched An Gui's heart, and he immediately replied: "I'll take a look at their situation, and if I can, I'll send them back with my second brother to read and write." In the future, we can do something for everyone. ”
Hearing this, Li Dingguo interjected: "Master, is it almost there?" ”
"Soon, soon, two blocks away." An Gui said as he spoke. While involuntarily speeding up.
After a corner, I came to a street with a shop in Lielin. There are much fewer people here than on the main streets. The scale and luxury of the shops are also relatively small. Judging by the clothing of the pedestrians on the road, this should be a second-class commercial street.
An Gui walked for a while, and suddenly looked at a shop on the side and stopped.
Hu Guang turned his head to look at it, recognized it as a tailor's shop, and immediately understood what An Gui was thinking. He immediately walked to An Gui's side and said with a smile: "Do you want to buy clothes for your aunt, nephew, and niece?" ”
An Gui was slightly embarrassed, turned his head and replied with a wry smile: "When I left home, I promised to make money from business and make them a new dress." I haven't seen them for many years, and I don't know how tall and fat they are? ”
When Hu Guang heard this, he stretched out his hand and patted him on the shoulder, then turned his head and instructed Li Dingguo: "You go to that candied fruit shop to buy some food, buy some of everything, and take it as our meeting gift to the eldest master's family!" ”
"Okay!" When Li Dingguo heard this, he immediately smiled and agreed loudly, turned around and strode towards the shop. These candied foods are quite attractive to ordinary people.
An Gui didn't refuse, it would be hypocritical if that happened, but there was a hint of gratitude on his face.
After a while, under the congratulations of the guy in the shop, Li Dingguo happily came back with a big bag.
The group continued to walk forward, turning the corner and entering a small alley.
There are also some shops on both sides of this alley, but it can be seen that the residents here should take advantage of the popularity of the street outside to sell something to supplement their families.
"Second brother, the second house on the left at the end of this alley is my home in Jingshi!" An Gui turned his head and introduced to Hu Guang. For some reason, there seemed to be something strange in the voice.
Hu Guang listened, smiled and signaled: "Okay, you go ahead, don't worry about us." ”
An Gui nodded, but his pace did not speed up, but slowed down a little. Originally, when he came over, he was walking over the horse's head with the reins. But now it was the horse's head that passed over him, as if the horse was carrying him.
Hu Guang didn't know that he was cowardly, so he immediately stretched out his hand and pushed him and said: "Let's go, whether it's good or bad, it's better to know it when you get there, than if you think about it here!" ”
"Oh, yes, chief." An Gui responded a little unconsciously, but immediately noticed that something was wrong, and immediately added: "...... Second brother. ”
But in this way, his pace has also accelerated. When everyone saw it, they all laughed silently.
Although An Gui's footsteps were fast, when he walked, he also looked at the people on both sides of the alley, looking for traces in his memory.
Many of these shops were huddled inside, and they didn't go outside to greet customers. So just go forward, and you can't see anyone.
But there are also a few families who happen to be sorting out the goods, An Gui looks, some don't know, and some do, such as a lady in front of him.
Hu Guang's group is thirteen people and thirteen riders, and their clothes are not very bright, but there are no patches. Walking in this alley, it is also eye-catching.
An Gui saw the eldest lady looking at him suspiciously, a smile appeared on his face, and he said with a little excitement: "Aunt Wang, I am the Xiaogui of the An family, don't you know each other?" (To be continued.) )