Chapter 846
"Aunt Yu, I have made several silkworm plaques you wanted last time and sent them to you!"
Not long after Chen Xu and others left, a honest young man came to the gate of the yard carrying a few silkworm plaques made of reeds, shouting loudly at the woman who was still dazed.
"Oh, it's Xiaobo, come in!" The woman came to her senses and hurried forward to help put down the silkworm plaque.
"Why is Aunt Yu and why are you still crying?" The young man asked differently while lifting up his worn-out clothes to wipe his sweat.
"Nothing is there?" The woman quickly lifted up her clothes and wiped her tears. The girl scooped up a scoop of cold water and handed it to the young man, "Brother Xiaobo drinks water!"
"Be good at Xiaolian!" The young man took the water and drank it in one breath and returned it to the little girl, "Aunt Yu, I have to go to another house to send silkworm plaques, and I'm leaving!"
"Xiaobo, wait, I'll give you the money for the silkworm plaque last time and this time!" the woman said quickly.
"Aunt Yu, don't worry, wait until you have more money!" The young man waved his hand and prepared to leave.
"Brother Xiaobo, today I have money. Just now, a group of masters who are riding horses to have fun came to drink water and gave me a good-looking big money!" The little girl said, holding the young man's hand.
"Drinking water? Big money?" The young man was stunned.
"It was two young men and a handsome little lady who drank a few scoops of cold water. When she left, she gave me a coin I had never seen before. Xiaobo, please help me see if the money is real?" The woman handed a brand new coin with a flashing purple light to the young man.
"Hey! It's really a new coin!" The young man looked surprised and took it over and took a look and returned it to the woman, "Sister Yu, this coin is real, it is a new coin just issued by the imperial court this year. This kind of coin is rarely seen here. By the way, Mrs. Yu, where have the two young men gone?"
"Go to the lake!" The little boy pointed to the southeast.
"Sister Yu, I'll leave first!" The young man turned around and ran outside the yard.
"Xiaobo, I'll give you money!"
"Don't use it, let's talk about it next time!"
The young man chased along the road and disappeared in an instant.
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The northeast of Pei County is Dushan Lake and the southeast of Weishan Lake. There is a large reed marsh that covers dozens of miles in the middle, which is covered with reeds and lotus roots, chicken heads and water horns. The waters of all sizes are connected in the middle. Groups of wild ducks, geese and other water birds build nests in the reed swamp to lay eggs and feed young chicks. From time to time, fishing boats come and go, which startle countless wild birds soar and scream and circle.
After Chen Xu and others left the peasant woman's house, they walked along the lakeshore. From time to time, they could see farmers and fishermen digging lotus roots and fishing shrimps. The clear lake water rippled in the sun, and the circling birds mixed with the rough singing of fishermen coming from the depths of the reed marsh. There was a strong wild interest in the quiet and peaceful tranquility.
There are many large lakes in Huaxia, and Weishan Lake is also one of them. However, compared with Taihu Lake, Hongze Lake, Poyang Lake, and Dongting Lake, it is much less famous. It is not because it is not big enough. On the contrary, it is considered to be the largest freshwater lake in the Central Plains. It covers an area of thousands of miles. It is composed of four large and large lakes connected to each other. The reason why it is not very famous is that the Weishan Lake system has not injected into the rivers. The reason for its formation is only because the Yellow River diverted the route and discharged floods. Although it is large enough, it is not deep, and it does not have strong function in flood storage.
Weishan Lake is not unfamiliar to Chen Xu. Although he has never been here, it is well-known because it was the old nest of the railway guerrillas back then. It is well-known for a TV series. The popular theme song is sung in China.
The horse's hooves were enough to pass through the reeds on the shore of the lake. Facing the lake breeze that was rushing towards us, looking at the swaying reeds and layers of lotus leaves and lotus flowers, the birds were startled from time to time. With the slight sounds, Chen Xu's mood gradually became more relaxed and comfortable.
This almost primitive scenery in front of you is almost impossible to see in later generations.
Here, there are abundant water and grass, fish, shrimps, lotus roots everywhere, clear and clean lake water, and the world is clear and without any pollution. As long as you work hard, this is an era with great potential.
"My sister-in-law, there is a ferry in front of me. It is where local fishermen dock the ship. How about we go find a fishing boat to visit the lake?" Jiang Chuxing said with his horse to Chen Xu.
"Okay, such a scenery, it's really a good idea to row a lake, drive~"
Chen Xu rushed forward with a stirrup.
Sure enough, about a mile to go forward, a huge open ferry appeared in front of you. Dozens of fishing boats were docked by the dock made of wood and stone, and there were many houses and wooden sheds on the shore. Countless fishermen with dark skin were coming and going, carrying lotus roots and fish and shrimps. The scene looked very lively. In the water, there were fishing boats shuttled and crossing between the lotus leaves of the fields, and singing and noise filled the ears.
"It's not bad, it's very lively here!" Chen Xu was very happy to see the situation in front of him, and rode his horse to a pergola and rolled over and dismounted. Jiang Chuxing, Jiang Chuyue and several guard boys also dismounted.
"It turned out to be Erlang, but today I want to buy some fish and shrimp?" A young man wearing shorts under the pergola came up and bowed.
"What are you doing here again? Didn't you get enough whip yesterday?" Jiang Chuxing curled his lips in anger.
"Hehe, I'm waiting for a thick skin and a rough flesh. I'm whipped by the county magistrate as usual, it doesn't hurt or itchy..." The young man said with a dry smile and shrank his neck.
"Hmph, it's best to be honest lately. Your Majesty is traveling to the southeast and arresting evil people everywhere. Be careful that the censor who was inspected one day heard the news. It will be not as simple as being whipped at that time. Go and find a big boat for us. Today, there are nobles who want to visit the lake!" Jiang Chuxing handed the whip to a guard behind him and ordered.
"Is this Mr. Xu from Xianyang?" The young man looked at Chen Xu and his face changed much more respectfully.
"Do you know me?" Chen Xu looked at this guy who looked careless in curiosity.
"I know, I heard that the third lady's husband came to visit relatives from Xianyang. I knew yesterday that our scenery is beautiful, the fish and shrimp are plump, and today's sunshine is bright. It is indeed a good weather for a lake tour. I will arrange it here~" the young man bowed and smiled.
"Hey, you are good at speaking, have you read?" Chen Xu immediately looked at the hooligan with some admiration.
According to Jiangbeiting and Jiang Chuxing's explanation, although Chen Xu had not had contact with the hooligans here, he could also hear from Jiang Chuxing that this was also a hooligan. He might also be here to collect protection fees when he stayed in this wooden shed.
"I have indeed read poetry and books for a few years, and I can also recognize a few words!" the young man replied with a smile.
Chen Xu:...
If you are not afraid of heaven or earth, you are afraid of hooligans being educated.
Since ancient times, cultured hooligans have not been simple. A common hooligan who collects protection fees knows words, which is very difficult for Daqin.
Chen Xu felt a little emotional, and at the same time he felt that the Chu land was indeed different from the Qin State. The atmosphere of reading here was relatively strong, which was different from the policy of fooling the people implemented by Qin State.
In Xianyang, many of the Guanzhong people Chen Xu met were illiterate, while those who were literate and educated were almost all the people of other six countries.
It seems that Pei County is indeed a place where there are hidden dragons and creeping tigers. However, Liu Bang started his career in Pei County. With the advice of Xiao He, Cao Shen, the two county officials, he finally achieved great achievements, overturned the King of Chu and opened up the foundation of the Han Dynasty, and laid and forged the soul of the Han people in China in one fell swoop.
With the young man's greeting, two dark fishermen, one old and one young, came over quickly.
"Erlang, Mr. Xu, these two fathers and sons are the best boatmen here. Their boats are very strong, so I guarantee that the two of them will be satisfied with the game!" said the young gangster with a smile.
"Greetings to Erlang and Mr. Xu, the third lady!" The fisherman father and son saluted Chen Xu and the other two in fear.
"Son-in-law, let's go!" Jiang Chuxing waved his hand to send the young man away.
"It's good to do it, I'll reward you!" Chen Xu's finger flicked, and a coin with flashing purple light flew to the young man.
The young man took a hand and saw it, and immediately bowed with joy: "Thank you, thank you, Mr. Xu, don't worry, you can go to the lake, and arrange a few more boats to follow around to protect your safety!"
A group of people followed the father and son fishermen to a dock, and supported each other to a slightly old but really large wooden boat. After Chen Xu and others sat down, the father and son were then raided one in front and one behind and one behind to prepare to enter the lake.
"Wait, that young man, please wait!"
A few quick shouts came from behind him. Chen Xu turned around and saw a burly young man running away from the direction Chen Xu and others had just arrived.
"Zhou Bo, what are you doing? Don't hit the noble man!" The young gangster future man stopped him and shouted.
"Get out of the way, I have something to do with the young master who is on the boat!" The visitor gently pulled the gangster to the side, rushed to the dock and bowed to Chen Xu and others who were sitting on the boat and shouted: "This young master, named Zhou Bo, did you buy loach fish and shrimps and crabs from a little girl on the side of the road yesterday?"
"Zhou Bo?" Chen Xu was stunned for a moment and suddenly stood up with a happy expression and nodded, "Yes, on the way to the city yesterday, I met a little girl buying loaches and crabs on the side of the road. I bought it together with a pot and a fish basket. Are you here to ask for a pottery pot and a fish basket?"
"No, no!" Zhou Bo shook his head and said, "The young master gave too much money yesterday. I'm here to return the extra money..."
"It's okay, it's just a few dozen dollars. Brother Zhou Bo will come now. Can you accompany me to row a boat and a lake tour?" Chen Xu looked excitedly at the young man in front of him with shabby clothes and honest face.
Uh ~
Chen Xu's words not only made Zhou Bo confused, but even Jiang Chuyue, Jiang Chuxing and the hooligan who had just blocked the road could not help but look at Zhou Bo in surprise.
"Son-in-law, do you know him?" Jiang Chuxing was puzzled.
"Haha... I don't know each other!" Chen Xu laughed and shook his head, but ordered the ship to dock the fishing boat and personally go ashore to invite Zhou Bo to board the boat and tour the lake together.
Zhou Bo was pulled onto the boat by Chen Xu in a daze and sat down. In a daze, the fishing boat squeaked and left the dock and went deep into the lotus leaves and lotus, and in an instant, it left more than ten feet.
"You guys hurry up and follow me to protect Mr. Xu and Erlang Sanniang!" The young gangster who had been stunned for a long time woke up and ordered the fishermen next to him. The guards and the young men also jumped onto the boats next to him. A group of fishermen quickly followed with bamboo poles and shaking their oars.
Chapter completed!