Chapter 1019 Yuanjiang
After enjoying the beautiful scenery and feeling tired from strolling around, Sun Shan found a teahouse to have some tea.
Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Regardless of whether the information will be useful in the future, you have to listen to it and reserve knowledge for your own "gossip knowledge base".
In addition to Changde rice noodles, Changde is also famous for its Taoyuan large-leaf tea.
It is famous for its large leaves, soft texture, emerald green tea soup and aromatic smell.
Sun Shan took a bite and found it was indeed delicious.
While drinking tea, I listened to the second brother telling stories.
Gui Ge'er was already familiar with Sun Shan's operation. If the second brother explained well, he would grab a handful of copper coins. Seeing that there were a lot of copper coins, the second brother explained more vigorously. As he explained more vigorously, Gui Ge'er grabbed another handful of copper coins.
This virtuous cycle continued, and Sun Shan heard many stories.
Sun Dalang and Sun Erjie were stunned. Just by saying this, the second brother earned more than what they earned by doing odd jobs for the landlord.
I'm so envious, what should I do?
After the second brother had talked until his mouth was dry and he had nothing more to say, Gui Ge'er grabbed another handful of copper coins.
Sun Shan said contentedly: "Thank you very much, brother, your speech is really wonderful."
The second brother took a look at Sun Shan and thought he was inconspicuous at first, but when he got closer and looked at his clothes, he could tell that he was a wealthy man.
This material looks ordinary, but it is actually comfortable and soft, and you can't afford it unless you have a certain amount of wealth.
Besides, Sun Shan was wearing a long gown, which showed that he was a scholar. The second brother wondered how he could study without money. Sun Shan could study because he had a family background.
The second brother flattered, "Sir, you are here to visit Wuling, right? Our Wuling has beautiful mountains, beautiful waters and even more beautiful people. You should have fun."
When you first look at Sun Shan, you can't tell where he is from, and when you hear his accent, you know he is not a local.
Sun Shan smiled and said, "Well, after reading Mr. Tao's Peach Blossom Spring, I came to Wuling to find out if there really is a Peach Blossom Spring."
After Sun Shan said this, the second brother was delighted and said cheerfully, "Sir, you have come to the right place. There really is a Peach Blossom Spring in Wuling. You must look for it carefully."
The second brother told Sun Shan where the Peach Blossom Spring was and that he must go there for a visit.
Sun Shan gave another handful of copper coins to the second brother.
The second brother happily went to greet the next person.
Sun Dalang and Sun Erjie were stunned. They could not understand Mandarin and had no idea what Sun Shan and Xiao Erge were talking about.
But you can see that the two of them are talking and laughing, and they look very happy.
Yes, let’s not talk about Sun Shan, let’s just talk about Xiao Er Ge. Who wouldn’t be happy to receive so many rewards?
Seeing the two of them staring at a handful of copper coins, Sun Dingnan said with a smile, "Don't think that the second brother gets rewarded for talking to the master for a few words. In fact, it's not easy to eat this meal. You have to understand the master's expression and know the inside information. If you ask me to do it, I can't do it."
Sun Dalang scratched his head and said with a silly smile: "Hehe, Brother Nan, let's not talk about anything else, just that official language, I don't understand it anymore."
Sun Erjie also said: "I can still talk in Huangyang County, but once I come out, I can't understand what others say. If I don't follow you, I will definitely get lost."
When it comes to this issue, Sun Shan first notified them: "When you arrive in Yuanlu County, you must learn to read and speak Mandarin well."
After a pause, he added: "And learn the local dialect, otherwise you will be tricked into being a piglet and have to count money for others."
When Sun Dalang and Sun Erjie heard that they had to learn to read, they were dumbfounded.
They have absolutely no desire for knowledge and no desire to make progress. When they see the kids in the village learning to read and write, they get very excited.
Sun Dalang and Sun Erjie believe that they are self-aware and that if they were asked to learn, they might not necessarily be better than the kids.
Sun Shan looked at their stunned faces and couldn't help but laugh: "Everyone must learn. Those who don't will be eliminated and have to go back to Sunjia Village. If you want to stay with me and work for me for a long time, you must be able to read and speak Mandarin."
Sun Dalang and Sun Erjie: ...
I really want to run away, what should I do?
Sun Shan just wanted to tell them: Let it sit for free!
Sun Shan thought Taoyuan large-leaf tea was good, so he went to the "wholesale market" and bought some.
Whether you drink it yourself or give it as a gift, it is a good choice.
When we returned to the post station, the sun was setting.
As soon as they entered the yard, the guards rushed up, greeted Sun Shan, and then hugged Sun Dalang and Sun Erjie to ask about the situation outside and what they had done today.
It seems that this group of people are really bored to death. Being locked up in the small yard of the inn is really depressing.
The next day, Sun Shan went out for a walk again and again. Of course, Sun Dalang and Sun Erjie were replaced by two other men.
I went to the teahouse for tea again, this time I went to a different teahouse that focused on diverse news.
Sun Shan discovered that the waiter in the teahouse was quite capable. He could read and speak Mandarin, and could tell good stories.
Regardless of whether the gossip in the story is real gossip or created by the author himself, it is told in a clear and logical way, making people fascinated.
As night fell, Sun Shan returned to the inn. Escort Captain Zuo also informed them that they would set off early the next morning and asked everyone to rest early.
Before the morning light came in, Sun Shan and his companions were already sitting on the boat, waiting for the escort team to set off.
Sun Shan discovered that Zuo Biaotou had purchased a lot of new goods, and it seemed that the old goods had already arrived at their destination.
Nowadays, escort agencies are like courier companies, specializing in delivering goods.
When it comes to traveling, it’s best to follow a caravan. The escort agency is too messy and the itineraries they arrange are just average.
But there is no choice, it's good enough to have someone to accompany me.
There are bandits when traveling by land, and there are also pirates when traveling by water.
The Daqian government would set up outposts in important waters and assign troops to guard them to deal with the threat of water bandits.
Starting from Changde Wharf, sailing southwest along the Yuanjiang River upstream, we arrived at Chenzhou Prefecture.
On the Yuanjiang River, the government set up three sentry stations, namely Hongzhan Sentry, Yuanjiang Sentry and Mingshan Sentry, to prevent bandits.
The left escort leader introduced: "Master Sun, there are soldiers guarding this road, so there are generally no pirates."
However, in special circumstances, there are still some pirates who take risks.
The presence of soldiers guarding the place proves that there were bandits before. If there had never been bandits, there would be no need for soldiers guarding the place.
Sun Shan nodded and said, "Left Escort Captain, how long will it take to reach Chenzhou Prefecture?"
The left escort leader gave an approximate time: "About four or five days. Master Sun, we are not far from Chenzhou Prefecture, we will arrive soon."
Since we are going upstream from Changde to Chenzhou, the speed will be relatively slow.
When a boat goes upstream, it will first adjust the direction of the sails to use the wind from all directions to propel the boat.
When the wind is weak, the boat is pushed upstream by human pulling.
In order to more effectively utilize the wind power and travel against the wind, a zigzag route is taken.
As Sun Shan walked along, he saw many boatmen on the river bank, helping people to pull the boats and earning a meager wage.
The trackers on the shore, just like the elders and villagers of Sunjia Village, work diligently and live diligently.
Sun Shan also constantly warned himself to be diligent in his official duties, not forgetting his original aspirations, and to live up to the conscience of heaven and earth. ?