Xiangye

Chapter 13
No matter how you look at it, it's not pretty.First of all, the only twenty coins I had on me were just exchanged for a handful of paste.The most important thing is that Chapter 1 of "Journey to the West" was posted out of nowhere, making people watch it for nothing.

Well, the anger is gone, what should I do next?

Shaking his head, seeing that it was already lunch time, he could only walk towards home.Going out is delayed, and I don't know what my mother at home will worry about.

The manuscript didn't sell, but was given a writing class by the surname Yu, which was really a bit depressing.

After returning home, my mother was still weaving, saying that she had already had lunch and the food was left in the pot.

Naturally, there is nothing to say about the food of the poor family, it is just two blackened steamed buns and a plate of pickles.The flour content in the steamed buns is not high, and it makes my throat hurt when I eat it.

Hearing the loud sound of his mother's loom, looking at her hunched figure and her vest already wet with sweat, Gao Wenxin said: "The old man surnamed Yu is really hateful. Curse me to rush to the street. I don't believe it. It's such a big Hancheng." , the Ming Dynasty is so big, there is no place to publish books?Old man, just wait to regret it!
After a quick lunch, he returned to his room. Gao Wen sharpened the inkstone again, spread out the manuscript, picked up the bald pen, and thought, it seems that "Journey to the West" is a taller book, and the main character is a monkey. It's not good for readers to substitute.Or, the entire human protagonist?So, what to write?
First of all, the book should not be too long. When old man Yu was reading the book, he just read the first two pages casually. In my opinion, he read at most a thousand words.If the manuscript is too long, I am afraid that the boss of the study will not have the patience to read it. After reading two lines, he will get impatient before the first climax in the story.

By the way, when I went to the bookstore first, didn't the old guy ask me if I should buy a collection of contemporary essays?Come to think of it, that kind of short article can still be published.For example, a passable stereotyped essay can be sold for fifty pennies, and the owner of the bookstore can collect dozens of essays to form a collection, which sells for two taels of silver.Although there is not a lot of money for the manuscript fee for an article, it only has a few hundred words, and it can be finished in a while without delay.However, I don't know how to write stereotyped essays.

Otherwise, simply copy poetry!

Yes, yes, this is a good idea. / If you want to say that there are fewer books and more money to sell, what else is better than writing more poems.Moreover, in those time-travel novels, didn't the protagonists all gain fame by plagiarizing the masterpieces of later generations, and become celebrities admired by everyone?
A poem is only four sentences, 28 characters.From the Ming Dynasty to modern times, Yang Sheng'an, Wu Meicun, Nalan Rongruo, Gong Zizhen, and even Guo Moruo, there are many poets, and there are many masterpieces that can be copied, and it is easy to get them.

Thinking of this, Gao Wen felt that this method was very good.Immediately, he picked up a pen and wrote on the paper "shua shua": "The wind and thunder of Kyushu rely on wind and thunder, and it is sad to see ten thousand horses in silence." "No, no, I always feel that something is wrong!"

Quickly putting down the pen, Gao Wen squinted his eyes and thought about it, and it took him a long time to figure out the joints.Indeed, when it comes to poetry, from the Ming Dynasty to modern times, only Gong Zizhen and Nalan Xingde can be called masters.When later generations mention Ming Dynasty literature, the first thing that comes to mind is the three novels "Water Margin", "Journey to the West" and "Three Kingdoms".Novels are the pinnacle of Ming Dynasty literature, while poetry is lackluster.When it comes to Ming poetry, most of the later generations are confused, and only those who study this can remember one of them and the first seven sons and the last seven sons.Even the works of these fourteen masters of poetry and poetry are actually just picking up the wisdom of the people of the Tang Dynasty, and there is nothing new.

The poems of Gong Zizhen and Nalan Xingde can be regarded as the highlights of Ming and Qing poems. Once they are released, they will definitely cause a sensation.But there is a big problem with this.First of all, if you want to publish as a collection, you have to copy one or two hundred poems no matter what.

One or two hundred poems, all of which are high-quality goods, this, this, this, isn't it too appalling.You are a little subordinate who could only know a few words a few days ago, and was called a "fool" and "fool", but today you suddenly become a great talent, don't you want to be treated as a monster?

Also, Gong Zizhen's poems are too political, even cynical.It doesn't matter if you "Kyushu is angry and relies on wind and thunder, ten thousand horses are silent", if Jin Yiwei finds out, he will come to the door and ask: "What is ten thousand horses silent? It's sad. Are you dissatisfied with the newly enthroned emperor, and you still think about the orthodox dynasty in your heart, so write this anti-poetry ? It has been taken down, and it will be tried by the three courts."

Although there was no such thing as a literary prison in the Ming Dynasty, after the Tumu Fort change, Ming Yingzong and Ming Dynasty Zong brothers appeared on the stage, and changed the Yuanyi Edict three times in just eight years. political arena.If I am a mere commoner with a flat head, if I am far-fetched to say that I am a counter-revolutionary with poems expressing my ambitions, I will die without knowing how to die.

Thinking of this, Gao Wen was taken aback, and his heart suddenly became confused. Naturally, he couldn't write this book.

Feeling depressed, he simply put down his pen, went to the yard, and danced with a whistle stick.

The memory of the original owner of the body still remains in his mind, this move is performed one by one, it is really strict and vigorous, covering the surroundings of the body so that water can't get in.

Gao Wen was surprised: I never expected that I would be a great master, a straight mother thief, it would be a waste if I don't go on the battlefield and win tens of thousands of households.

However, in the Ming Dynasty, the military was more expensive than the military, and there was no future for being a soldier.Besides, under the strict military household system, soldiers are equal to pariahs, and the upper echelons of the army are controlled by general families. As a small soldier, no matter how good your martial arts are, you will not be able to advance.

After Gao Wen danced, the sound of his mother weaving stopped in the main room.

Looking back, I saw my mother turned her face sideways, looked at herself carefully, with a kind face: "My son's stick is really good."

Using the stick technique all the way, the body sweated slightly, and the depression in the heart also calmed down.Gao Wen felt relieved, and said with a smile, "Mother, you can't see."

Gao's mother said: "I can't see it, but it's good to hear it... By the way, your seventh uncle is here."

"Seventh Uncle, why didn't I see it?" Gao Wen turned his head and waited for a long time before he saw a middle-aged man over there in the uniform of a yamen servant with a lancet on his waist and his chest up He rushed into the yard with a livid face.

Gao Wen was horrified: my mother's ears are so good.

Seventh Uncle, surnamed Li, named Jinbao, is Gao Wen's mother's cousin, and is currently working as a team leader in the Hancheng County Yamen.In fact, the Li family has been working in the yamen since the Yuan Dynasty, and more than ten generations have been eating from the official family.

When Gao Wen's father immigrated to Hancheng from Pingliang Prefecture, his family fell into poverty, so Gao Wen's father was not allowed to enter the county government office and work as a government servant.

The Gao family were all handsome, and had good martial arts handed down in their families. The Li family took a fancy to them, so they married Gao Wen's mother, and the two families got married.

Li Jinbao is a public man, not to mention his moral character, but he is very good to his relatives.Gao Wen was able to do his father's job and eat the emperor's food, but he still got his support.

Gao Wen was grateful for his care, hurried up to greet him, bowed his hands respectfully: "Nephew has seen Uncle Seven."

"Yo, Gao Wen, you're so good today, you know how to call people." Li Jinbao snorted, with annoyance in his tone: "Thinking about it, you also know that you are not safe when you get into trouble?"

It turned out that Gao Wen in the past was an honest boy who couldn't take care of himself.He is dumb, he only smiles when he sees people, but he doesn't know how to speak.

He was a little surprised that he took the initiative to greet the guests today.

Before Gao Wen could speak, Gao's mother let out a low cry, walked out, stretched out her hand and couldn't stop groping.Gao Wen hurriedly stepped forward and asked his mother to hold his shoulders.

Gao's mother: "His seventh uncle, what happened to Wen'er, what trouble did it cause, is it important? Tell me quickly, tell me quickly."

Gao Wen didn't want his mother to worry, so he couldn't help but wink at Li Jinbao.

Li Jinbao was annoyed, pretended not to see it, and said loudly: "Is it important? Hehe, why don't you ask your precious son?"

Gao's mother: "Wen'er, what's wrong with you, tell me quickly, don't let mother worry."

Gao Wen comforted: "Mother, it's nothing, it's just that the yamen sent an errand this time, and my son and the corps leader Han Kui had a bad fight."

Li Jinbao: "The trouble was not fast, thank you for being able to tell, you beat him up, and beat up your boss, you can be convicted."

"Ah, beat up the official, this, this, this, what should I do!" Gao's mother was anxious: "Wen'er, Wen'er, how can you do this?"

Li Jinbao pointed at Gao Wen angrily and shouted: "Well, you Gao Wen, you are promising. I thought you were an honest boy. I saw that everyone was relatives, so I was willing to support you, so I asked you to make up for this errand." , look at you, what are you doing?"

Gao's mother: "Wen'er is a good boy. He must have been bullied by their officials, so he had no choice. His uncle, can't it all be Wen'er's fault?"

"You, you, big sister, you know how to protect your weaknesses. Look at you, how much you spoil your child, you don't even know how to eat and dress. Bullying...he is the head of the corps, and you are a rookie. If you bully you, you will be fine. So what? Put a knife on your head, and newcomers must have the rules of being a newcomer. When you become an old man in the public house and become acquainted, you just need to find the place. With me, it only takes ten years , you will be able to stand out. Now it’s good, you beat Han Wei like that, and you don’t look at who is behind him, that’s Huang Zhubo.” As he spoke, Li Jinbao couldn’t help but stamped his chest: “This time It's over, I managed to let you into the yamen. I planned to wait for you to be a civil servant for a few days, and take a chance to say a few words to the top. .Now it’s all right, if Huang Zhubo is doing something bad, you don’t even want to eat a bowl of rice. With your appearance, you can’t speak well, and your family is so poor, you must starve to death.”

Although the words were harsh and stern, Gao Wen still heard deep concern and ruthlessness.

He also knew that this seventh uncle really cared about him, and he was grateful in his heart. He hurriedly said: "Uncle, you are right, please sit down and talk, and I will pour tea for the old man. You are also the team leader anyway, Huang Even if Master Bo intends to play tricks, for your sake, you won’t do anything to your nephew, right? Could it be that you also arrested me and sent me to the classroom?”

After speaking, she supported him with a smile and asked him to sit down.

Hearing the word classroom, Gao's mother was a little nervous: "His seventh uncle, will Wen'er be arrested?"

Gao Wen hurriedly comforted his mother: "Mother, don't worry, it won't happen. Min Zhuang is not a serious servant, and this time he went to hunt down refugees, not a serious servant in the yamen. I beat that Han Kai, and I can only be regarded as a civil servant. Fight. Then Han Kui was not beaten to death by me, nor was he maimed. Even if he sued him, the county magistrate didn’t care. When it comes to his old man, is it possible that my uncle still arrests me and put me in prison?"

That’s true. The Ming Dynasty didn’t have the Regulations on Public Security Management and Punishments. The fact that imperial power does not descend to the county level means that the country’s laws and regulations are promulgated at the county level. about mediation.Only vicious criminal cases such as murder, theft, robbery, adultery, and disobedience will be reported to the Yamen.

The fight between Gao Wen and Han Wei did not rise to the level of a criminal.Even if Han Kui reported it, I'm afraid the higher-ups would not accept it, and blame him for meddling.

In his previous life, Gao Wen was also an enthusiast of studying the Ming Dynasty. He was familiar with the political life of the Ming Dynasty, so he was naturally not afraid.

What he said was so sensible that Li Jinbao couldn't help raising his head and looking at Gao Wen's face, and he didn't look away for a long time: "Gao Wen, I can't think of seeing you in a few days, you can speak well, you fool. How many times have you been out?" The sky difference, the change is not small! Well, not bad."

Seeing that Gao Wen's eyes were active, he was not as dull and dull as before, and he felt relieved.

Gao Wen hurriedly complimented: "It's not because of you, uncle, that you gave me a whole new life."

"Hey, it can be seen that it is not good for this person to be coddled at home all day long. You were fooled by your mother. Only when you go out to do things and see more of the world, this person will become smart." After speaking, Li Jinbao got up. Face: "Of course I won't arrest you and put you in the classroom. If I don't nod, let's see who dares to touch my nephew. However, if you want to work in the yamen in the future, I'm afraid it will be difficult."

"Ah, his uncle, you can't even intercede." Gao Wen's mother was very happy when she heard that her words were orderly. When Li Jinbao said this, she suddenly became worried: "It is impossible to let Wen'er stay at home forever. Well, how about, Uncle, you go to that Huang Zhubo to beg for mercy, and pay for Han Kui's decoction."

"Confused, how much money do you have to accompany you, eldest sister, one or two, have you never seen silver?" Li Jinbao sighed: "My eldest sister, since we are a family, we don't talk about two families. Yes. I have always been at odds with that Huang Zhubo, and that guy thinks about it day and night to let his niece and son-in-law Han Kui enter the yamen to take over my errand as the leader. How can I ask him to go there? I can't afford to lose this person. As for the county magistrate, to tell you the truth, the Beijing city has changed the emperor, and the Tatars have fought with the Tatars there. I don't know what kind of chaos will happen in the court in the future. . Once the emperor and the courtiers, I am afraid that all the officials in the world will make a move. The county magistrate has received an order from his superiors today to be transferred to Fujian. The new county magistrate does not know when he will take office. Now , the yamen was in chaos, Huang Zhubo alone agreed, even if I saw him, I would keep my head down. Forget it, forget it, anyway, you have raised Gao Wen for 18 years, so it doesn't matter if you keep raising him for a while. "

After all, he walked away.

Gao's mother: "Wen'er..."

Gao Wen didn't want to upset his mother, so he said in a low voice, "Mother, it's my son's fault. My son shouldn't be angry with others and hit that Corps Chief Han."

Gao's mother stretched out her hand, touched the muscles on Gao Wen's arm, and said softly: "It's really strong, he is a big man, just like your father when he was young."

As she spoke, a layer of mist appeared in her eyes: "Your father was also a man who was willing to love and hate, and because of this temperament, mother fell in love with him and entrusted him for life. Wen'er, you are a family heirloom Martial arts are not learned in vain. If you learn martial arts, you must not be bullied. My son, you can’t be weak. If you are respected by others, you will pay back. If someone offends you, you must offend them. You have to be like a person. Of course you have a reason for beating up the surnamed Han, I don’t blame you, I believe you did the right thing.”

Gao Wen's heart warmed up: "Mother, don't worry, my son will definitely become famous in the future, and let you live an unimaginably good life."

"What is a good day and a bad day? My mother is old and can't see anymore. As long as I can hear your voice every day, it is a good day for my mother. With a son like you, God is still good to me."

In her eyes, Mother Gao's face was full of smiles, and the wrinkles were stretched out.

(End of this chapter)