The last conscience of the Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 198 Light Beads
Is there any "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"?
Of course there is.

Liang Xin: "My Cao's Classic Book Shop is responsible for printing. It costs hundreds of dollars to print a set of books. But as we are good friends, I will give each of you a set of hardcover editions. No reservation is required."

"Easy to say, easy to say."

Who is Dieyu?

Some people in Bianjing know, some don't.

Duan Zhengyan knew that he accidentally heard it when he was temporarily living in the Daxiangguo Temple. Liang Xin had written two books, called "A Dream of Red Mansions", which was ghostwritten by the number one female talent in Bianjing, and the other "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" It was written by Zhang Dun.

He read it.

Duan Zhengyan reads a lot, and he believes that the person who can write these two books is extremely intelligent.

Like Brother Richard talking about the art of war just now, Liang Xin was obviously pretending to be confused.

When it comes to the art of war, "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is already a wonderful book that can be used as a book on the art of war.

That's why he provoked Xiao Fengxian and then proposed sworn friendship.

It can be regarded as repaying Liang Xin’s kindness for restarting the Southern Silk Road.

The four of them played cards today and played eight rounds. It was almost dawn.

Xiao Feng and Brother Richard left first. They said they would wait for Liang Xin to send someone to deliver the book.

Liang Xin stopped Duan Zhengyan: "Prince Duan, I understand what you are thinking. After you return to Dali, send someone to the upper reaches of the Menggong River to help me pick up a stone in the river and arrange for someone to transport it back. I will definitely have Good news, you know that our Emperor of the Song Dynasty likes stones, you and I know about this."

"It will definitely happen."

Liang Xin clearly knew that what she was looking for should be within the scope of Dali Kingdom now.

It should probably be within the scope of the Qi Lan Department.

Even if it's beyond the scope, I believe Duan Zhengyan can find a way.

In fact, Liang Xin was wrong.

When Dali came to the Song Dynasty, it brought many tributes, such as horses, musk, bezoar, fine felt, and Bigon Mountain.

Among them, Bigan Mountain is a kind of stone painting made of marble inlaid with gold, which is very precious.

There are also gifts prepared for the important officials of the Song Dynasty.

One of them is called the Pearl of Light.

All along, Liang Xin thought that light beads were a type of amber.

It is recorded in the Later Han Dynasty and mentioned in the Biography of Southwest Yi.

When Liang Xin returned home, Li Qingzhao blocked Liang Xin at the door of her house.

"Well, what's the matter?"

Li Qingzhao pulled Liang Xin: "I found something interesting, you come with me."

Liang Xin followed Li Qingzhao to the warehouse.

In the warehouse, a shelf fell over and everything on it fell to the ground. A young eunuch was guarding the outer door because Li Qingzhao ordered not to clean it up until Liang Xin came to take a look.

Under the candlelight, Liang Xin saw a touch of green.

"A small copper cauldron hit a stone. Looking at this stone, I think it was recorded in the previous book that only the southwestern Yi can have pearls of light."

What a pearl.

This is jade, and it's a very beautiful one.

Liang Xin immediately handed over the matter to professionals, a quasi-grandmaster in playing with stones: "Qingzhao, straighten all the stones sent by the Dali people and see what's inside. You are responsible for doing the straightening."

"Thank you Xinlang." Li Qingzhao was extremely happy.

Liang Xin added: "Don't let anyone know."

"Yeah, yeah." Li Qingzhao nodded sharply.

Liang Xin yawned and went back to sleep. He believed that leaving this matter to Li Qingzhao could be handled very well.

I slept until I woke up at noon.

A messenger has arrived from the northwest.

Li Qingzhao, who was in his small courtyard and asked some strong women to use wire saws to cut open stones, received a message from the young eunuch that Liang Xin wanted to see her.Li Qingzhao entered Liang Xin's study and complained: "Opening stone is a delicate job. If it is not opened well, it will be a pity to waste materials."

Liang Xin didn't answer and pointed to the box on the table: "Take a look."

"Ah, um, doubtful..."

"Wow, wow, wow..." Li Qingzhao shouted, picked up the carrot and ran outside the house.

It turned out to be an agate stone.

If it looks like a green radish realistically.

Liang Xin shouted in the room: "Don't just scream, tell me if you want to arrange for the craftsman to add a few more cuts to decorate it."

Li Qingzhao shouted: "No, absolutely not. This natural agate is completely natural. Any craftsman will destroy it. This kind of treasure is a rare treasure in the world."

Liang Xin added: "Look at the other one."

One more.

On the other one, Li Qingzhao opened his mouth wide but made no sound.

But soon, Li Qingzhao shook his head: "This is craftsmanship, not natural."

This one looks like a fish, very much like a red and white goldfish.

Liang Xin felt that it was natural, but Li Qingzhao could tell at a glance that this one had traces of artificial carving, but it was also a rare treasure.

Liang Xin asked: "Do you think he can see it?"

Li Qingzhao glanced at Liang Xin: "Mr. Xin, what do you think?"

Zhao Ji is no worse than Li Qingzhao in terms of discernment. Li Qingzhao can even see the traces of artificial carving, let alone Zhao Ji.

However, Li Qingzhao added: "Build a pool, erect a rockery three feet high, and continuously wash it with water. Every other month, soak it in medicinal water for a day, and then rinse it with water. After half a year, it will be difficult to see the traces of artificial carvings. It will take at least a year to hide it from me.”

"manage."

After Liang Xin said something, she picked up the green radish that Li Qingzhao was holding in her arms and went to the palace.

In the palace, Zhao Ji had just finished lunch and was practicing calligraphy.

Liang Xin came in and put the green radish on the desk.

Zhao Ji took a look, and then concentrated on writing. When he finished writing, Zhao Ji put down his pen, took a long breath, walked around the table and stood in front of the carrots.

He knew that if it were an ordinary carrot, Liang Xin would not get it here.

Sure enough, when he took a closer look, Zhao Ji was also shocked: "Surprisingly, there is no trace of craftsmanship in it, it's completely natural."

Liang Xin replied: "We defeated Henan Army Division and won a great victory. The soldiers are grateful for the imperial wine you gave them. If you find the treasure, hand it over to the camp. Ordinary objects will naturally not get into your eyes. I feel like this thing It’s barely worthy of decorating your study, so I brought it.”

"You're the best." Zhao Ji smiled and put a silk handkerchief on it, placing the green radish in his hand.

Liang Xin added: "You told the Liao Kingdom about war that day, but they were still afraid. News came from the border that some of them went to the border town and were frightened back by the governor of the border town. I guess there will be more information soon. The high-status Liao envoys came over, and they..."

"Don't listen, don't listen." Zhao Ji waved his hand: "You have done these things very well, very well."

Zhao Ji is now living the life he longs for most.

Qin, chess, calligraphy, painting, sculpture, Cuju, brothel...

In short, life is very happy.

There’s something new every day and it’s a lot of fun.

As for Liang Xin, she could get something that surprised him every now and then.

What government affairs.

He didn't even want to hear it anymore.

Liang Xin retreated. Zhao Ji was not in the mood to talk to anyone at the moment. Zhao Ji would be happy for at least three days after getting such a magical green radish.

After a while, Zhao Ji will practice chess.

On the second day of the first lunar month, the national championships will begin, and Zhao Ji plans to participate from the qualifying rounds.

Therefore, Zhao Ji wants to practice chess.

(End of this chapter)