Chapter 16 Talent is the most expensive
Zhang Haisan has also heard the comments from the Three Heroes of Fengchen. This is already one of the jokes that Pingdians are passionate about in the Song Dynasty, but the details that everyone says are somewhat different.
After hearing the secret of Mao Geng being led by the three heroes of Fengchen, Zhang Haisan was skeptical for a moment:
"In the review, that expert, oh, that earthworm-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When Mao Geng heard this, Brother Zhang had actually heard the comments of the bearded guest. Since the story of the bearded guest in the Song Dynasty was circulated, and he said "thousands of warships and 100,000 soldiers". Exaggerated words were even farther than the stories he composed. Mao Geng didn't know that "The Bearded Guest" was actually written by Du Guangqi in the Five Dynasties. It was naturally widely circulated by the critics of the Song Dynasty.
Perhaps Zhang Haisan mistakenly listened to the bearded guest as an earthworm guest when he was listening to the book. At this time, he whispered an earthworm guest in his mouth. Mao Geng tried his best to hold it back, but he did not laugh out loud. Thinking about it, he corrected it:
"Brother Zhang, it's not an earthworm, it's a beard."
While writing a character "雪" with a duck brush, I couldn't remember how to write it, so I scratched my head and said:
"This is the word Qiu, and I can't remember the word "黑" below - how to write it, Mr. Wang must be able to write it. Originally called the earthworm guest - that one is the same - that one is so homophonic, but he is a master, but he is still the authentic one - that one is better for the beard guest."
Although Zhang Haisan also learned the commentary, he had never learned the commentary of the Quebear. It was no wonder that he became a worm guest when he listened to the commentary. Zhang Haisan also thought that the name of the Earthworm guest was very strange, so when he heard Mao Geng tell the story, he said that the Quebear guest was not pronounced like "earthworm", so he was only called a master. But later when he talked about the commentary, he couldn't help but say the three words "earthworm guest" that he remembered in his heart.
After hearing the correction, Zhang Haisan just laughed at himself, saying that the Mao Geng Master Sect has some connection with this bearded guest, and it is also appropriate to maintain the bearded guest. However, what Zhang Haisan is concerned about is not the beard or the earthworm, but the secrets that Mao Geng said:
"Brother Mao said that the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of the beard of
Of course there will be no gold mines! This is a story made out of thin air. Mao Geng said it was deliberately speculated by the masters. The purpose is to have such a legend. When people believe it, no one wants to try digging gold mines. And this is true and false. The legend of the bearded guest is very wide. There is indeed a glowing stone in Lengshui River - the stony mine, which can also be dug out of burnt graphite. Perhaps more and more people will believe in this gold mine legend. Mao Geng didn't mind the people of Xinhua digging holes everywhere. If they accidentally dig coal, it is also a treasure. The result of digging holes around may be able to dig out the minerals buried here, including the stony mine and graphite. What he wants is the so-called "gold mine" "companiment creatures" - the stony mine and graphite.
Mao Geng whispered:
"This is also from the master's sect - that speculation, but think about it, since they can take the group of people to the country with them - that overseas country without strong wealth, I'm afraid it's absolutely possible - that one cannot create - that grand foundation. Therefore, perhaps this place is really - that one - there is such a big gold mine, just near the place where the river is very cold."
Mao Geng felt that he could not speak too much and added:
"Of course, this is also based on scattered records - the speculation, whether there is or not - the big gold mine, the master cannot determine."
Zhang Haisan still couldn't believe it at the moment, but he only hoped that the matter would be true. He muttered for a while:
"Maybe, maybe it's really there."
Mao Geng threw out this bait, but whenever he felt that he was lying and deliberately retreating, there was a strong voice in his heart reminding himself: In order to avoid falling into the hands of the Mongols in the future, it is okay to be more flexible in terms of means. Think about the debate meetings in later generations, there was also a righteous square who declared in a noble way: For noble goals, it is okay to use despicable means! So this is nothing. Besides, after the Xinhua people dig holes everywhere and make a fortune, they will make a fortune. At that time, I really have to thank this rumor!
Thinking of this, I felt very relaxed. Mao Geng no longer entangled in this. It is useless to say more and say more. Let Zhang Haisan think about it himself. Sometimes people think about it more and more, but the more they think about it, the more they feel that things are more and more likely to be true.
Rumors require a fermentation process. Mao Geng didn’t expect to be rumored immediately, nor did he expect to find the mine veins immediately. When fishing, if you throw out the bait, you have to wait patiently. After a long time, there will always be effect. Mao Geng thought so.
Then, Mao Geng changed the topic and asked Zhang Haisan to help find some limestone and iron ore, as well as some white soil, and then buy some coal - now called charcoal in this era.
Mao Geng decided to burn cement samples first. It is hard to say whether the temptation of the gold ore made up would be effective. The king is the best way to keep your feet on the ground. For this reason, he had to paste a mini refractory furnace, process a mini wooden blower, then smash the limestone into powder, and then add clay, iron ore powder and coal powder to try the cement.
Zhang Haisan was very enthusiastic. He thought Mao Geng wanted to refine elixirs, so he went to do it without saying a word.
Of course, Wen Yuan cannot be left idle. In addition to letting him run errands with Zhang Haisan, he also has to buy some necessary tools, such as hammers, and some foods for cooking. Anyway, Wen Yuan is very familiar with others, and Mao Geng himself is too lazy to go and ask questions. He handed over all these things that he had to talk to others.
Wen Yuan just asked Mao Geng secretly when Zhang Haisan walked away, asking if the gold mine was true. Because the story about Mao Geng having a master was originally written by Wen Yuan, Mao Geng said he was a master at the same time. Wen Yuan thought that since the master's affairs were false, the gold mine was not a fool! But his cousin Mao Geng's answer was beyond Wen Yuan's expectations. In addition to the story that the role of the master deleted, Mao Geng immediately determined that this was really a solemn explanation of the master.
Wen Yuan also felt that maybe he had really come to the right place, so his enthusiasm unexpectedly increased. In addition to running errands with Zhang Haisan, Wen Yuan felt that he should also exert more subjective initiative. Not only did he go to Mr. He for advice, but he also wanted to ask extensive questions in Baixi Town, and he must find all the things Mao Geng wanted as soon as possible.
Carbonite and limestone are easy to find, and white soil is also found. White soil is also called Guanyin soil and kaolin. This soil is used to fill the stomach during famine and can be found everywhere. There are many in Xinhua. This soil has high fire resistance and can be used to make the inner wall of a micro-mounted kiln.
Mao Geng was very happy. He just waited for all kinds of things to be prepared, so he began to build a miniature standing kiln.
This was the third day after coming to Baixi Town. Su Zhiyi was said to be looking for open spaces on the Youxi River. I am afraid it will take a day or two to settle them, so Zhang Haisan and Wang's family will have to wait until then to delineate them. Zhang Haisan and Wen Yuan were still busy looking for things listed in Mao Geng's list, so Mao Geng stayed at home to draw pictures.
Before, only Mr. Kang and his wife lived in Baixi official school. The entire official school town was silent and lifeless. After the Wang family and Mao Geng Wenyuan moved in, they became much more popular. The entire official school had some noise, but it was still quiet after all. The Wang family's family tutoring was very strict. Except for Wang Qinqin's somewhat uncontrollable, the Wang family and his two sisters were still cautious in family rules and would definitely not make noise. The Wang family's brother was studying mathematics for half an hour every day, and he studied classics and history at home. The Qinyan and Qinyin sisters have not been to Mao Geng's west wing yet.
Unexpectedly, the whole Baixi official school suddenly became lively. There were endless people going to visit the two gentlemen of the Wang family. Mao Geng guessed that this should be the parents weighing the weight of the new husband. If the new husband was still like Mr. Kang, I was afraid that those parents would not send their children to waste their time.
Mao Geng didn't care whether the parents were satisfied with the new teacher. He was not the protagonist anyway, and the central task was not to teach. Therefore, he just focused on drawing pictures.
While smiling bitterly for the inaccurate scale he carved on the corner ruler, a strange female voice interrupted Mao Geng's thoughts:
"Mr. Mao is here?" The accent of the visitor is difficult to understand, but this is what the guesswork should mean.
Before Mao Geng could respond, a gust of wind came in a little older woman. The woman was as thin as a witch on TV, with wrinkles covering the corners of her eyes and forehead. She was so full of chrysanthemums. Mao Geng had no good feelings when he saw her.
Mao Geng just nodded and did not answer. Mao Geng felt that he was clumsy, so he would rather follow the method of clumsy. Mao Geng felt that it was not particularly necessary and should not talk to strangers.
The woman looked at Mao Geng and muttered something like a good and talented person. Because her accent was difficult to understand, Mao Geng was limited to real hearing, so she continued to pretend to be stupid, just thinking that she couldn't hear clearly what the other party was saying.
The woman muttered a few words, and saw that Mao Geng didn't speak, and was neither lukewarm nor hot, and felt bored, so she left embarrassedly.
After a while, another middle-aged woman came. This time the woman was plump and full of spring breeze. She showed her extraordinary affinity as soon as she came in, which made Mao Geng feel like she was bathed in spring breeze. But Mao Geng continued to pretend to be stupid, as if I just couldn't understand it, and just smiled foolishly, which made the woman's affinity unable to be displayed, so she had to leave.
But after a while, the third uninvited guest came again. This time, he was at least thirty years old, with a fair complexion, a red skirt and a short jacket, and was quite beautiful. He said before entering the door, and after entering the door, he said:
"Young man is Mr. Mao, I'm disturbing you."
When Mao Geng saw that the woman who came was pleasing to the eye, her words and deeds were not annoying. He immediately forgot his creed and wanted to call the woman to sit down.
But Wang Qinqin shouted from a distance:
"Mr. Mao ignored her. They were all matchmakers. They wanted to persuade you to marry that barbarian woman and send her away."
When he came to the house, he issued an order to expel the woman:
"Go away, go away, Brother Mao will not marry a local woman."
Mao Gengxin said that there was a matchmaker coming so soon! With hesitation, the woman thought that the woman from the Wang family who came and the Mr. Mao in front of her was in love and came here to defend her lover. This was inconvenient to break up. She felt regretful, but she had to leave.
From Wang Qinqin's mouth, these matchmakers first went to the Wang family and wanted to marry the three daughters of the Wang family. The Wang family came for the first time, so they naturally refused.
Unexpectedly, the matchmaker came to the west wing again. Of course, Wang Qinqin understood that this was aiming at Mao Geng. According to his aunt, Mao Geng might become the son-in-law of the Wang family in the future, so Wang Qinqin naturally wanted to defend her husband for Qinyan.
After hearing what Wang Qinqin said, Mao Geng was amused and cried, thinking that the Southern Song Dynasty’s wedding service practitioners were really very active! But he just found it funny and didn’t take it to heart.
It was not until Zhang Haisan understood Bai Xi's movement that Mao Geng woke up as if he was dreaming.
According to Zhang Haisan, after learning that the Wang family had three well-educated, polite and beautiful women of the right age, and two men of the right age with extraordinary knowledge and good looks, the few people in Baixi were willing to miss the opportunity in front of them, and each family was making up their minds.
Especially Mao Geng, it is said that he has been the target of public criticism. He can be said to be the most popular son-in-law candidate in Baixi. Judging from the meaning, it seems that several families are determined to win.
Mao Geng sighed and thought to himself that it would not take until the 21st century to have the awareness of "talent is the most expensive". In the wilderness of the 12th century, people had long understood the principle of "talent is the most expensive".
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