Chapter 11: Visiting the Eternal City
For months, Xue Zha wandered in the ocean of knowledge. In addition to eating, I nest in the library library, sometimes I read books late, and even fall asleep directly, and read books the next day!
Although he read some easy-to-understand books, Xue Zha still felt very satisfied.
Gongsun Wuming saw everything in his eyes, and sometimes saw Xue Zhe reading for too long and forcibly asked him to come out for activities.
Gongsun Wuming didn't expect that one day he would not persuade to learn but not to learn, it's really funny to think about it.
Finally, the day before the entrance test, Xue Zhe withdrew from the library cabinet.
Today he wants to relax, stop reading, and prepare for tomorrow's exam!
Xue Zha said to Gongsun Wuming, and left the academy to go around the city.
Gongsun Wuming has been busy to death these days.
In addition to the entrance tests for tens of thousands of people that need to be arranged, there is also a trip to the Two Realms Mountain in the near future, and the exchange meeting of the Five Academies!
It's as if the busiest days of my life have all come together. Gongsun was so busy with his nameless affairs that he had no time to take care of Xue Zha.
When Xue Zha asked him for instructions, Gongsun Wuming was having a headache about the candidates for the exchange conference. He just hummed softly, signaling that he knew.
It means let Xue Zhe go about his own business, don't bother me.
Xue Zha also understood that Gongsun Wuming, who was the dean, was very busy and tired these days, and would not disturb him, so he quietly left the academy alone.
For so many days, I have been working at two o'clock and one line. It's either eating in the cafeteria or reading in the library. Except for going out to buy clothes that day, Xue Zha didn't have time to take a good look in the city!
It may be that the identity is different, which leads to a change in mentality, and the feeling of the surrounding environment is also different.
Xue Zhe, who used to be a little beggar, never thought that Yongcheng was a prosperous and wealthy place, but felt that there was suffering everywhere.
Now that he looks at it again, the little two who are shouting and selling steamed buns feel very kind.
However, because of the recruitment of students at Yanhui Academy, many people came to Yongcheng. Most of them are parents with their children. As a result, the current Yongcheng is even more crowded, and in some places there are rubbing shoulders and almost can't walk!
It was only at this time that Xue Zha realized what a huge population the Jin Kingdom was.
Due to the existence of Yanhui Academy, Yongcheng has become the second largest city in the Jin Kingdom. Because Fengcheng was the capital of the Jin Kingdom, it had special political significance. In addition, Yongcheng is more ahead in construction.
However, such a majestic and magnificent city is very crowded at this time!
Countless parents have come from far and wide with their children in order to take the entrance test for the academy tomorrow!
But so many parents and children come with hope, but the vast majority of them come home disappointed.
I really pity the hearts of parents all over the world! Pity all the students in the world!
As he walked, Xue Zha heard a loud shout, and after listening carefully, he realized that it was originally promoting tomorrow's exam!
It's just the content of this voice, Xue Zha really doesn't dare to agree.
"Don't miss it when you pass by! Yan Hui College's latest entrance exam guide! It is accompanied by a detailed record of the past ten years' exam questions! Buy only one silver coin for a copy! If you want to buy it!! this gentleman, do you want to buy a copy? Okay! Money to give me the book for you! What?! You ask why this book only has questions and no answers? Of course, this book is just a question, you can take it back and let your son or girl read it in advance and answer it. You said that you have an exam tomorrow and you don't have time, so you want the answer now?! No problem! Look here! Detailed explanation of the answers to the real exam questions over the years! Only one silver coin per book!!
"Over the years, the examination experience of the top exam list of Yanhui College, parents are relieved, and students are relieved! With this experience, success may be three percent! There are only 100 books in total, first-come, first-served!!"
"Yan Hui College's painstaking work by the teacher, which tells his ideas for the question. With it, it is more meaningful for children to find out what the questioner thinks, than to read a few more books without a purpose! This book is on sale in limited quantities, and only members of our store are eligible to buy it! Oh? This parent asks how to become a member? You can become a member by buying a book with more than one silver coin in our store! You can buy this unique book! What are you waiting for, hurry up!!
Three black lines suddenly hung down on Xue Zha's head. What kind of store is this, so weird?!
According to the prestige, it is already crowded with people.
Xue Zha shook his head helplessly, someone really believed it.
Yanhui College has always attached great importance to the entrance exam, and it is impossible for any questions to be leaked. And the students of the academy will not be so bored as to write down their exam experience, let alone have a teacher write a book about it.
The local residents of Yongcheng should know very well that it seems that these people around should be parents from other places.
"This little boy, are you going to take the exam of Yanhui Academy tomorrow? Buy a copy of the entrance exam guide, you are satisfied!"
A person who looked like a little second came out of the slope, and pulled Xue Zha to introduce enthusiastically.
Xue Zha barely showed a smile and waved his hand
"Thank you, no need! I grew up in Yongcheng since I was a child!"
He just came out to relax, but he didn't want to provoke those strange things.
Xiao Er heard that the other party was from Yongcheng and knew that this deal could not be done, so he decisively left Xue Zha to find the next target.
Xue Zha shook his head helplessly. The owner of this shop is either a madman or a genius, not a normal person anyway. Otherwise wouldn't have come up with such a well, peculiar idea!
Just as Xue Zha was about to leave, he suddenly heard a shout
"Somebody steals the money bag! Catch the thief! Catch the thief!"
The scene, which was still quite lively, suddenly quieted down.
Everyone reached into their trouser pockets and groped for a while, and then they were relieved that their money bags were still there!
It's just that among so many people, some people were still shot, and one of them, a gorgeously dressed and slightly stocky middle-aged man, screamed miserably and fell to the ground. The voice was so miserable that it was really sad for those who heard it, and tears for those who heard it
"What a goddamn bastard stole my wallet! I've got dozens of silver coins in there!"
Everyone present sighed in unison.
There is so much money in the wallet, enough to buy dozens of 'exam questions', no wonder it is so miserable!
Many parents have shown understanding and sympathetic eyes.
The gorgeously dressed middle-aged man wiped his tears, and he actually cried.
"I'm going to sue the official! The security in Yongcheng is too bad!"
Just as he got up to go to the official mansion, a half-old child ran not far away. He has a delicate appearance, a white face, a delicate nose, crystal ears, and big eyes.
And in his hand he was holding a money bag with a rather fine handiwork.
The middle-aged man recognized his wallet at a glance and snatched it from him.
He stared at the child viciously and said angrily
"You stole my money bag?!"
The middle-aged man's head is about to touch the child's head, and the spitting stars are flying vertically and horizontally.
The kid pulled the distance between the two of them a little, wiped his face, and smiled
"If I really stole your money bag, would I take the initiative to give it back to you?"
Hearing his voice, everyone felt quite familiar. After thinking about it, I realized that it seemed to be the voice that shouted to catch the thief earlier!
"And you're...?"
Middle-aged people are still a little uncertain.
The child smiled and pointed to the purse
"I've recovered your money bag for you, so let's take a look at the money in it!"
This sentence is tantamount to acquiescing to everyone's speculation.
The middle-aged man hurriedly apologized. Then open the money bag and count the counts.
Luckily, only one silver coin is missing!
It's just that middle-aged people still have some pain. One silver coin is the equivalent of a few days' work!
"Thank you so much!"
The middle-aged man took a copper coin from his money bag and handed it to the child
"This is my uncle's reward for your bravery!
The onlookers on the side rolled their eyes, and even Xue Zha almost couldn't help complaining.
Everyone couldn't help but think: This is too picky, right?!
Fortunately, the child didn't seem to care, and said happily after taking the copper coin
"Thank you, uncle! next time you lose your money bag, I'll help you get it back!"
The middle-aged man's face darkened, he didn't want the thief to steal the money bag again!
On the contrary, everyone sighed in their hearts: What a pure and kind child!
The child took the copper coin and left with a smile, while the others once again threw their enthusiasm into buying books.
As soon as the farce ended, Xue Zha also chose to leave here.
Out of curiosity, he followed the previous child for a while.
Xue Zha's previous life experience told him that thieves would not spit out what they had eaten unless they had to. Therefore, he did not understand how an eight- or nine-year-old child could get the money back from the thief.
Following this, the boy suddenly turned into an alley. Xue Zha hurriedly quickened his pace and followed. It's just that there's nothing in the alley, and the kid is gone!
At this moment, suddenly a figure appeared behind him, and before Xue Zha could react, the man pressed Xue Zha against the wall.
When I looked at it, I realized that this person was actually that child!
The man put his left hand against Xue Zha's throat, grabbed a sharpened piece of iron with his right hand, and stared at Xue Zha viciously
"What do you want?!"
The faces of the two were close together, and they were only an inch away from touching. Under the eyes of each other, Xue Zha could see the indifference in his eyes.
But a strange thought arose in my heart, and my eyes were beautiful!
Xue Zhe was not afraid at all in his heart, he could feel that the person in front of him was just pretending to be fierce. Although he is not as innocent as everyone thinks, his heart is actually very sensitive, otherwise he would not have such a big reaction to Xue Zha's tracking.
Try to show a kind smile, Xue Zha said softly
"I have no ill will..."
"Then why are you following me?!"
"You know I'm following you?!"
Xue Zha was slightly surprised.
"Don't divert from the topic! Why follow me!"
The piece of iron in the man's right hand was sent forward, and Xue Zha could feel the cold chill on it.
In order to alleviate the other party's vigilance, Xue Zha spread his hands and said
"I used to be a beggar! I know how hard life is!"
It seems to be an explanation that does not answer the question, but it has a good effect. The guard in the other party's eyes gradually disappeared, and even his body slackened.
Xue Zha said this not without intention.
In the distant past, there were rulers who divided people into deciles. One official, two officials, three monks, four Taoists, five doctors, six workers, seven hunters, eight prostitutes, nine Confucians, and ten beggars. Although this system no longer exists, the status of beggars has not improved as a result, and they are still at the bottom of society.
How can a person who has lived at the bottom of society look down on others?
That's why the kid will relax his vigilance against Xue Zha.
Seeing this, Xue Zha pointed to the piece of iron around his neck while the iron was hot.
The man snorted lightly, and then let go of Xue Zhe.
Xue Zhe moved a little, and it didn't feel good to be pointed at with something.
The man found a box with a pile of miscellaneous items and sat on it.
"I'm just curious about why you can recover your wallet, so I want to ask you about it, but unfortunately you walked too fast and didn't catch up for a while, I didn't expect to cause your misunderstanding!"
Xue Zha finally explained.
The man didn't speak, he wrinkled his nose rather complacently, and took something out of his pocket behind him and played with it in his hand.
Xue Zha's eyes lit up after looking at it carefully for a while. It was a silver coin!
Soon the doubts and clues in my mind are strung together, and a bold idea emerges!