"Wow!"
"Wow!"
The climate of Luming is similar to that of the south of the Yangtze River. The spring rain is like smoke and silk, and it is lingering all at once.
Gu Yu stood on the porch, listening to the pearls falling on the jade plate, it was crisp and pleasant to the ear, and the rising water vapor rushed towards his face, he didn't feel the cold, but only felt refreshed and pleasant.
He is only nine years old this year, but he is quite tall, with clear features, and now he has faded away from his former dandyism, and he really looks like a handsome young man.
"Seventh Young Master, the tea is ready!"
There was a crisp sound in the middle, which made Gu Yu wipe his body, and a slender and nimble maid came out with small steps, and said with a smile: "The mansion just bought some purple bamboo shoots, which are said to be the new spiritual seeds cultivated by the mansion, which are rare for ordinary people. Ma'am I love the young master, so I specially dialed two or two."
She went back to the room with the little master again, always retreating half a step away, "When the purple bamboo shoots are cooked, you have to roll them in boiling water a few times, take a sip for the third time, half a cup for the fourth time, and half a cup for the fifth time." Only when you drink it up can your lips and teeth remain fragrant, and the inner air will linger... "
"I can trust your craftsmanship."
Gu Yu smiled, and sat down on the chair in the study, a set of tea utensils had already been placed on the table. The maid hurriedly came over to fiddle with it, with smooth movements, one pour of wine, two pours, three pours... After a while, three cups of green tea were filled.
The slender purple leaves fluctuate in the cup, and the roots stand up, like water plants.
Gu Yu followed her instructions, first took a sip, then drank half a cup, and finally drank it all in one gulp. He felt a water dragon rolling into his throat and turning around in his body, dissipating into a dense mist, and his internal organs seemed to be roasted by a stove.
"Hoo..."
After a few breaths, he exhaled a long breath and sighed: "Sure enough, it's a spirit seed. This one is enough for me for several days."
"Half taels cost a hundred red coins. If it's useless, the government would not dare to take it out."
Seeing that he had finished drinking, the servant girl quickly cleared the table and said: "One serving can be used for two days, once a day, I will cook tea for you tomorrow."
This girl is called Qing Ya, the eldest maid beside the mistress, fifteen years old, who specializes in tea and food.
Gu Yu looked at her, and suddenly called out: "Qing Ya."
"Hey, what else do you want?"
"You also know that I have no one under my command now, how about you come to my yard?"
"this… "
The servant girl pursed her lips, Chen Qi's reputation was top notch, but he was also the most favored young son of the mistress, if he really wanted to ask for it, the mistress would not refuse it.
After thinking about it for a while, I could only sigh in my heart, and said with a smile: "As long as Madam agrees, I will be happy to serve Seventh Young Master."
"Okay, you go down first."
"yes!"
Gu Yu looked at the obviously mourned back, feeling very helpless. All his cronies were killed by mandrills, and he was a lonely family. When he first arrived, he must have a well-rounded person by his side.
And after he observed for several days, only green shoots could be seen.
"The name of a dandy cannot be cleared in a day or two, but since I have occupied this body, I will inherit your will and live well!"
"From today onwards, I am Chen Qi!"
Gu Yu was suddenly impassioned, and then disgusted himself, "Tsk tsk, this kind of ancient middle school lines is really exciting!"
Shit!
After some boring self-playing, he collapsed on the couch like a salted fish, and continued to read the "Fang Yu Sheng Lan", which is a record of geography and customs.
Speaking of this small world, it is clearly divided into five gathering places of human races:
There is a bitter and cold place in the far north, named Beimang, not a country. It is controlled by many forces and produces medicinal materials, spirit beasts and various ores. Going south from Beimang, there is a large country named Qiyuan, which occupies the vast plain on the north bank of the Great River. It is rich in products, has a large population, and has the strongest comprehensive national strength.
On the south bank are Zhenyang and Dongyuan. Although the country is small, it is extremely rich, especially in agriculture.
The west is a grassland, where many tribes live without a strong ruler. Then there are the mountains in the far south, where there are many tribes of living people, isolated from the world, and extremely hostile to the outside world.
And that big river, hundreds of miles wide, named Tongtian River, has heavy water in the middle, and the north and south have been impassable for thousands of years. However, in recent decades, Taoists have developed a flying boat that can carry people through.
The north is connected to the west, and it is very difficult to go from the west to the south through countless mountains. From the south to the southernmost point, there are also hundreds of thousands of mountains, and the boundary is obvious.
There are many creatures in the small world, the human race is prosperous, and there are countless monsters and ghosts, which are not used to it. Leaving aside other places for the time being, just talking about Zhenyang Kingdom, what interests Gu Yu the most is its politics and practice system.
The Tao of Xia Kingdom all came from the ancient sages.
In the period of Emperor Yao, there was a great sage named Xu You. Yao asked him to govern the world, but Xu You refused. Yao sent someone to invite him again, but Xu You still didn't do it, let alone, thinking that those words polluted his ears, so he went to the water to wash his ears.
When I met Chao's father holding a calf to drink water, Chao's father asked, what are you doing
Xu You told the truth, Chao's father said: "If you have been living in the mountains and high cliffs, who can see you? Yao certainly can't find you. You wandered around in exchange for fame, but now you come to wash your ears. Don't pretend to be noble." Already!"
Chao's father was even more powerful. He took the cow and left, and went upstream to drink water.
These two are ancient sages, predecessors of Taoism, fully embodying a kind of "hermit" philosophy. Then Lao Tzu wrote the "Tao Te Ching", formally proposing the concept of quietness and inaction, which has influenced generations to come for thousands of years.
Although there are Jiang Shang, Zhang Liang, Kou Qianzhi, Lin Lingsu, Qiu Chuji, etc., who are deeply involved in the secular government, but in general, the ideological basis of our Taoism is hermits, doing nothing naturally, and concentrating on their own practice or learning.
But it's completely different here.
Gu Yu has been reading the group books for the past few days, traced back to the source, and discovered that the first group of monks did not stay away from the group after they realized the supernatural powers. Instead, they guarded one side and kept the group safe.
The common people are also interesting, the Tao here is not a religion, the common people do not need to believe in it, let alone offering incense.
Because of this, a very unique social system has been produced.
Take Zhenyang Kingdom as an example: First of all, the ruler of the country is the leader of Taoism. Government affairs are generally handled by ministers, similar to the cabinet system of the Ming Dynasty, and the country/Taoist is more like a symbol and a guarantee of confidence.
In terms of Taoism, Taoist priests have very strict official ranks. Chongxuanyuan is set up in the central government, where the prime minister governs the world, and the highest Taoist official is called Daolu, who is a first-class official.
There are twelve government offices in the local area, the highest official position is called Du Gong, Zheng Erpin, and the lower ranks are Du Jian, Dao Zheng, and Gao Shi. Below the government office, there are two levels of palace temples, prefecture and county. The prefecture-level temples are divided into four ranks, and the county-level temples are divided into seven ranks.
The Taoist priests in the Xia Kingdom counted as monks, not here, it is just a special and capable status. They do not avoid meat and alcohol, and they can marry and have children.
If you want to become a Taoist priest, you have to pass the examination, and then the government will issue a certificate. After that, assessments will be conducted every year, and those who fail to pass will be expelled from the temple.
The Taoist priest is self-contained, what is he usually responsible for
too much! In terms of agriculture, seeds are cultivated and spiritual plants are cultivated to fertilize the land and increase food production. Clouds and rain are also used to ensure smooth weather and stable water systems across the country.
In terms of industry, such as Luming's county seat and roads, Taoists planned and participated in the construction.
Not to mention the daily slaying of demons, protecting the environment and the people, and so on.
"..."
Gu Yu finished flipping through a thick book, and saw outside the window that the drizzle had stopped and the sun had just emerged.
Such a small world is really beyond my expectations, and I don't know whether it is good or bad, what is good and what is bad. But one thing is for sure, this kind of society is very interesting, and it is not in vain for him to go to the lower world.
…
"What did you do today?"
"My child stayed at home all the time, and read a copy of "Fang Yu Sheng Lan", and found it very interesting."
Before dinner, Gu Yu met his father Chen Jing in the back house. Chen Jing was born as a Jinshi, a standard scholar, on the surface he is strict, but in fact he loves his youngest son very much.
Hearing that the ignorant son has actually studied, he couldn't help but nodded, but he still taught him a lesson: "Miscellaneous knowledge and knowledge can enrich experience, but you need to read classics and articles when you have time."
"The child understands!"
Gu Yu is very well-behaved.
Chen Jing was quite surprised by his attitude, and said with a smile: "You have grown a little after this disaster. Well, Cao Huazhang has been with me for a few years, and this time I am loyal to protect the lord. You can go to see me tomorrow."
He paused for a while, and then said: "By the way, there is one more thing. The news of the Spring Examination of Luming Temple just came out, and two disciples got the pass and have been expelled from the temple. The family has selected two newcomers. You are also ready to go and have a try during the autumn exam."
"yes!"
Seeing him so happy, Chen Jing became more and more surprised, and said: "Didn't you always hate Xuanfa Taoism, why did you suddenly change your temper?"
"The child caused a catastrophe, and the loyal servant died tragically. I deeply feel that I am ashamed of my parents' teaching..."
Gu Yu had already prepared a draft, and what Balabala said seemed to be true.
"Good! Good!"
When Chen Jing heard this, his heart was really smooth, and he felt that there was hope for the door.
All in all, it was an enjoyable meal.
After the meal, Chen Jing went to chat with some diners. Mistress Wei called Gu Yu to her, but it was because of Qing Ya. When the son opened his mouth, the mother would never give up, but the words were gentle and tactful, as if there were unfinished meanings.
Gu Yu was baffled, but in the end an old nanny chased him out and gave him a few steps before he gave a earnest warning, saying that being young is precious, premature ejaculation hurts the body and so on.
Premature ejaculation a baba! I'm only nine years old!
Old Gu dared to swear that he came here for three to five days, but the number of times he has been bullied has exceeded the sixty years in the human world.
And this depression reached its peak in an instant when he returned to his residence.
"Master!"
Qing Ya was carrying a small bundle, and waited in the yard for a long time with sad eyes, and said with a smile: "Madam asked me to take care of her personally, and also transferred two servants, two maids... come here, see you Master!"
Immediately, four newcomers came over to greet them. The men were no more than twelve or thirteen years old, and the women were no more than eight or nine years old.
Gu Yu casually said a few perfunctory words, didn't even ask the name lazily, just said: "You go and settle down, Qing Ya, you come in with me."
Qing Ya's face turned pale, she rubbed the corner of her clothes, and replied in a low voice:
"yes!"