one's door

Zhang Yan nodded.He had read about horses in many miscellaneous journals.In fact, Nanyuan Kingdom does not lack horses, but only lacks war horses with good stamina, great strength, and large size.And Beiwu Kingdom happened to be a place where high-quality war horses were produced.Coupled with the origins of the two countries and the contradictory status quo that has always been hostile to each other and has to be united.I also understand why these people from Beiwu Kingdom are finding fault in these inexplicable places.I also understand why Zeng Hao would be so contemptuous and dissatisfied with the other party.

It took a long time for a stick of incense to wait until the cavalry was over, and the back was blocked into a pot of porridge.Even people like Zhang Yan who had no idea of ​​Beiwu Kingdom had a very bad impression of them.It seems that the "barbarians" Zeng Hao said are just right to describe them.

Chapter 173

On the way back to the inn, Zhang Yan asked Zeng Hao to take him around in a big circle, including the main shopping streets on the Xiangkou side.

It must be said that the biggest difference between Xiangkou and Langyuan City is that there are many more shops here than in Langyuan City.The most shops sell all kinds of tea bricks and spices, as well as some high-end silk cloth.Moreover, many of the people who went in and out of these shops were from the Beiwu Kingdom whose clothing and hair accessories were different from those of the Nanyuan Kingdom.

Although Xiangkou is the first hub city after passing the Tonghu Pass, are there too many Beiwu people here?You can see two out of ten people on the road.

Zhang Yan didn't understand the reason, but Zeng Hao knew it.Compared to Zhang Yan, although Zeng Hao is younger, he has already visited every county in Nanyuan Kingdom.He has even been to Beiwu Kingdom and Huayue Shang Kingdom on the east bank of Yueshui.

Reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles, this is what Luo Changshan master and apprentice practiced early on.

"Sir, I don't know. This month is the semi-annual 'Month of Commerce' that we have agreed with the Beiwu Kingdom. During this period, customs clearance documents will be issued several times more than usual. In addition, there are some big companies that hold business orders on a regular basis. There are more people from Beiwu Kingdom pouring in. Moreover, Xiangkou is the hub of Beijiang, so those barbarians naturally like to gather here."

Zhang Yan understood after listening.On weekdays, there would not be so many people from Beiwu Kingdom in Xiangkou.Thinking this time, he just happened to meet him.

"Sir, this Yushizhai's rouge gouache is very famous. If I go and buy some for Sister Huiyuan, she will definitely like it!" When passing by a rouge shop, Zeng Hao suddenly remembered something, and was about to rush into it excitedly. .He didn't notice the gradually serious expression on Zhang Yan's face at all.

This brat really misses my little sister!

But Zeng Hao excitedly ran out two steps and then backed back, looked at Zhang Yan with a nervous expression and said: "Sir, can you lend me some money, I didn't bring it with me when I went out because I was afraid of being stolen. I will change it when I go back." To sir."

Zhang Yan snorted in his heart, and asked with a smirk: "How do you know that my sister likes this kind of rouge powder? Why don't I know?"

"Sir, I heard sister Huiyuan mention it once when I was helping in the store. She said that this kind of rouge powder is the best in Nanyuan Kingdom. It's just too expensive, and you can't buy it in Langyuan City. So I I just want to find a chance to bring her a box back."

The half-grown child had no idea how dangerous it would be for him to say these things in front of his elder brother.

"That's it. Then I won't bother you. I'll just buy some for my little sister."

"Ah? Sir, you, you..." Zeng Hao didn't know what to say for a moment.He can't let Zhang Yan not buy things for his sister, can he?So he just grabbed his neck, with a funny expression on his face.

Zhang Yan felt funny when he saw it.Ignoring Zeng Hao, he stepped into the rouge and gouache shop that Zeng Hao mentioned in the front door.

As soon as Zhang Yan entered the door, he smelled a complex fragrance.It seems to be the scent of many kinds of flowers intertwined.Moreover, almost all the Yingying and Yanyan customers are female guests.Of course there are men too.

"Guest officer, just take a look. Do you need me to introduce you?" A clerk in the store is also a woman, and the person who greets Zhang Yan is not young, about 40 years old.

Zhang Yan nodded, pointed to the bottles and cans on the cabinet behind, and asked, "I don't know about these. I want to buy some rouge and gouache for my sister. I heard that your products are very good. Please recommend some to me." Right? It’s fine for little girls.”

From Zhang Yan's point of view, this place is no different from those big-name cosmetics stores on the earth.If you don't know it yourself, just ask a shop assistant who knows how to recommend it.And if you want to buy, just buy the most popular model, so that there will be no mistakes.

The clerk smiled and took out the item, which is said to be a set.And it is said to be the best seller in the store this year.

"Good luck, guest officer. This is the last set in the store. You will have to wait a month for another set. If you are satisfied, I will wrap it up for you?"

"Okay. Make the bag more beautiful, and the rest of the money will be your reward." Zhang Yan didn't ask for the money, and a few big tickets arrived on the counter.The other party's eyes lit up, put away the money and began to find colored paper to pack.

"Wait a moment!"

The sudden sound made the packing clerk at the counter pause, and looked up to see a young girl walking over surrounded by several people.

"Miss, what do you want?"

"I want this box of rouge powder."

"But this box has already been sold to this guest officer." The clerk explained with a smile.It's not the first time she's been snapping up the same thing.Just kick the ball to the customer, it has nothing to do with their store.

The girl frowned, and before she could speak, a young man around her age had already shouted at Zhang Yan, "Hey! How much did you give? Let the rouge and gouache come out. Do you hear me?"

Zhang Yan was speechless for a while, he didn't expect that he would encounter such a bloody trick one day.

Turning his head, Zhang Yan saw several people behind him, there were seven men and women, all of them were seventeen or eighteen years old.And they all wore robes in the style of Beiwu Kingdom.Surrounded in the middle, that is, the girl who spoke first was the most luxuriously dressed, and she was by no means an ordinary wealthy family.It should be Miss Guanjia.

Zhang Yan shook his head and said, "If you want it, you can find a way for yourself. I don't sell the ones in my hand." After speaking, he signaled the shop assistant to continue packing.Ignoring the twittering clamor of the boy behind him who said he wanted more money.It's like a little male dog barking to express himself in front of another female dog.These made Zhang Yan not even interested in talking to him.Otherwise, wouldn't it really become a bloody plot?

"Hey, are you deaf? How dare you ignore me! See if I don't beat you up... Hehe, what's the matter with Miss Herring?" There was a burst of energy from the young man, obviously a martial artist at the Yuankai state, and raised his head. The fist seemed to rush forward to teach Zhang Yan a lesson.But in the end he was pulled back by the girl in the middle.He could only watch Zhang Yan who picked up the rouge powder without saying a word and walked out of the shop.

The girl didn't look at the young man who flattered her at all, but looked at the back of Zhang Yan leaving and said, "He has a belt around his waist that teaches martial arts. If you did it just now, we will be in big trouble."

Hearing the girl's words, several people in the company were surprised.Either they didn't notice the badge on Zhang Yan's waist.Or you noticed it but didn't read the words above.

"That person isn't a warrior, is he? How could he be teaching from the Martial Academy?"

"And that person doesn't look very old, does he? Is the appointment of instructors at the Martial Arts Institute of Nanyuan Kingdom so sloppy?"

"Miss Qingyu is dazzling, right? That person can't possibly be a teacher of the Martial Arts Academy."

The words of the companion did not change the girl in the middle, but she also explained: "I am not a warrior, and I am young. These are not problems. Don't forget to say that there are guest teachers in the martial arts academy."

Chapter 174 Tea Party

The tea party where Zhang Yan accepted the invitation was scheduled on the [-]th day, which was the third day after he arrived at Xiangkou.

Luo Changshan very implicitly found a long robe for Zhang Yan, saying that it looks good and looks energetic, but in fact Zhang Yan understands that this long robe should belong to a kind of ceremonial attire belonging to the school of miscellaneous studies, and he seldom wears it usually, but in some Special occasions need to wear to show their identity.

Is this a good intention?Zhang Yan knew that there was Luo Changshan's little thought in it.However, he didn't care about these details. After all, he had already made up his mind to rely on the reputation of miscellaneous studies, so he couldn't say one thing and do another, right?So Zhang Yan smiled and took the robe without asking any further questions, saying that he would wear it during the tea party.Only then did the smile on Luo Changshan's face become natural.

Being so formal, it is naturally not as simple as "sit down, drink tea and chat about gossip".Even the full name of this tea party has another theory, and Zhang Yan didn't know these things until the day before the end.It suddenly dawned on me why the other party chose to hold this so-called tea party at this time and this place.

Dry the North-South Tea Party.This is the full name of the tea party that will be officially held tomorrow.

Qian, of course, is not Qiankun, but refers to Qiande Dynasty, which is the name of Shangguo when Nanyuan Kingdom and Beiwu Kingdom gathered before the split.North and South refers to the current Nanyuan Kingdom and Beiwu Kingdom.Although it is all about geographical location, there is a time gap before and after, so it is easy to understand the participants of this long tea party literally.

Luo Changshan also expressed his apology, saying that the specific situation of the Qianbei-South tea party is generally a rare top gathering in the circle of miscellaneous studies. In view of the many bad experiences in the past, there have always been some rules of confidentiality, even now it can be regarded as "" Indifferent", but Luo Changshan had no choice but to make it simple.

Afterwards, Luo Changshan gave Zhang Yan a detailed introduction of what kind of gathering this so-called Gannanbei Tea Party was and what its significance was.

In the very beginning, the tea party was called a tea party, and there were not so many twists and turns.It is not a gathering held at a specific time and place, but a small gathering in a small circle and a small area that can be gathered temporarily.Because there is a saying in miscellaneous studies that "learn tea, eat wine", you must keep your head clear when you enter school, so you don't drink alcohol, drink tea.That's why it's called a tea party.

Later miscellaneous studies were suppressed by mainstream schools, and were even branded as "crooked studies and chaotic studies" and were almost exterminated.This kind of small gathering gradually became a way of communicating with each other secretly in private, and gradually became quite ritualistic.

Then the mood changed.The skills and methods of miscellaneous studies are gradually integrated into the world, so that more and more people gradually let go of their prejudices and begin to accept and respect miscellaneous studies.In this way, the "tea party" officially acquired a ritual and some grown-up authority.In addition, the division of Nanyuan Kingdom and Beiwu Kingdom also divided the people who were originally in the Miscellaneous School of Qiande Dynasty into two.

The living environment has not changed, but the atmosphere has changed.Before the split, each of them was a family, and after the split, estrangement naturally emerged.And over time, there will be some differences in school ideas.Disputes will naturally lead to some contradictions beyond learning.Turned into a secret rivalry or a tit-for-tat look.

certainly.The exchange of knowledge at the tea party is still the main purpose.It's just that the atmosphere will be more changeable.Luo Changshan described it like this.He also made a psychological expectation for Zhang Yan.

"Beiwu Kingdom's folk customs are more sturdy, and there are many herdsmen. They also pay attention to a "rough" in terms of knowledge. They like to spend their minds on the general direction and don't think too much about the details. This makes their side The income from miscellaneous studies will appear to have many names, but many of them cannot stand scrutiny.

Nanyuan Country is the opposite of them.We pay attention to perfection, try our best to thoroughly understand a knowledge, and like to seek breakthroughs and changes in a knowledge.

These two approaches can actually complement each other.But because of the relationship and atmosphere between the two countries, it has become more and more difficult.More has turned into a dispute over the principle of miscellaneous learning.

Beiwu believes that miscellaneous studies should actively seek integration with mainstream schools, and even actively embrace mainstream forces, such as warriors.On the one hand, it seeks protection, on the other hand, it can truly have the strength to be fearless of wind and rain, and not let history repeat itself.

Our side actually agrees with Beiwu's idea, but we don't agree with their eagerness and no retreat.I am worried about being used by others, and I am also worried that too fast integration will cause the knowledge of miscellaneous studies to lose its purity and change its taste.

Especially in the past decade or so, this dispute has intensified. "

When Luo Changshan made these introductions, his words seemed a little tangled, obviously he was also undecided about the disputes between the North Wu Kingdom and the Nanyuan Kingdom's miscellaneous studies.To use a famous saying on the earth, everyone is "crossing the river by feeling the stones". No one knows whether they successfully landed on the shore or stepped on the whirlpool and drowned.

"However, Mr. Zhang's idea of ​​'applying what you have learned' has some similarities with Beiwu's idea, but the standpoint is purer, based on knowledge itself, which is more suitable for our Nanyuan country's miscellaneous ideas than their idea. Learn from the same line. That's why I invited Mr. over this time. On the one hand, I want Mr. to get to know everyone, and on the other hand, I hope to use Mr.'s wisdom to see how to resolve this dispute."

After being honest, Luo Changshan also expressed his main thoughts and plans for inviting Zhang Yan this time.It has been a long time since there has been a new idea of ​​"applying what you have learned" like Zhang Yan in the Miscellaneous School of Nanyuan Kingdom, and this person is still very young, and there is a new school of thought behind him as support.This is as rare as timely rain for the miscellaneous studies in Nanyuan Kingdom.

This was something Zhang Yan didn't expect.Back then in Langyuan City, I said "apply what you have learned" in order to allow yourself to walk around as a miscellaneous scholar without being interfered.Or an excuse.Now it has become a new way of thinking of the Nanyuan Kingdom miscellaneous studies represented by Luo Changshan.

This……

That night, Zhang Yan followed Luo Changshan's master and apprentice to a small tavern hidden deep in the alley, where there was a banquet.But it was different from the big round tables that Zhang Yan was used to, this time the table was set in the backyard, there were no stools but futons were used to sit on knees, and there were still small tables assigned to each other.At first glance, etiquette is different from that of Nanyuan Kingdom.

"Sir, this is the habit of the Qiande Dynasty. The old gentlemen like this tune. There is no way. I don't like to sit on my knees. After sitting for a long time, my legs are very numb." Zeng Hao whispered in Zhang Yan's ear. confused.

Tonight, the main figures of the Miscellaneous School in Nanyuan Kingdom will come. It can be regarded as a meeting in advance, and it is also an opportunity for Luo Changshan to officially introduce Zhang Yan to this circle.

When Luo Changshan led his disciples and Zhang Yan to the scene, there were already many people standing around the table.Qi Shushu's eyes fell on Zhang Yan.

"Hahaha, old man Luo is here? This should be Mr. Zhang Yanzhang, right? Sure enough, he looks young and promising!"

Chapter 175

Zhang Yan knew that there was a saying in Nanyuan Kingdom's Miscellaneous Studies "Nine Masters of Miscellaneous Studies", which refers to the nine most accomplished and respected scholars in the Miscellaneous Studies in Nanyuan Kingdom.Luo Changshan is one of them.

In addition, the "Eight Elders" will naturally all be present.It's just in order.

Zhang Yan continued to salute and say hello with a smile. He would not find it troublesome or unaccustomed to polite greetings.This was a must-have skill for Zhang Yan when he was running and living on the earth in his last life, and it is still easy to use now.

When all the people arrived, Zhang Yan also walked around and got to know all the "Eight Elders" except Luo Changshan.

To put it simply, the "eight elders" are also divided into three factions.Like Luo Changshan, you are very interested in Zhang Yan's idea of ​​"applying what you have learned", and at the same time, you are more tolerant of Zhang Yan's behavior of reaching out in the secular world.On the contrary, there are those who disapprove of Zhang Yan's idea, and even feel that it is fallacious.Even more disgusted with Zhang Yan's practice of mixing with the world and showing off his talents.The last faction is neither warm nor distant, neutral.

However, no matter which faction the "Nine Elders" are targeting Zhang Yan's ideas and behaviors, they still admire Zhang Yan a lot.This stems from Zhang Yan's communicative ability and the etiquette of the younger generation, as well as his miscellaneous knowledge shown in the conversation.

No one knew that Zhang Yan repeatedly thanked his elementary and middle school teachers whose appearance was blurred in his heart.Without their urging, Zhang Yan would not be able to do so well today.

In addition to the highest-ranking "Nine Elders", there were many people present. Although these people were not considered "Nine Elders", they were also members of the Miscellaneous School.In addition, there are many young people who belong to the younger generation like Zeng Hao, and they will gain experience by following along.

Zhang Yan was the busiest in the field, after dealing with the "Nine Elders", he was dealing with the rest of the people.Even just saying hello shouldn't make you feel left out.This is the most basic method when you first enter a circle. If you meet each other in a circle, it will be easier to talk in the future, and it will not be easy to invite people to gossip.

But in this way, Zhang Yan has no time to care about those younger generations.Those who gave him "bad" looks on the field were all from those juniors.Probably because they were not convinced to see a person who was not much older than them become the focus of both sides.Some people even muttered small things, and then looked at Zhang Yan's back and laughed.

Zhang Yan pretended not to see it.A group of half-grown children, the oldest of whom is four or five years younger than him. This age is when they don't know the heights of the sky and the earth, let alone laughing at you secretly, they dare to challenge the authority with a stiff neck.

"Everyone is here, shall we start the banquet?"

"Open the table!"

"Well, everyone sit down."

Gu Lao opened his mouth, and the dinner began.Dozens of people sit in front of the small case, and according to their seniority, the further they go, the lower the seniority.Zhang Yan was placed in a relatively front position.Mainly because of his age, it's not appropriate to be too far ahead.He himself was very satisfied with this, and wished he could sit at the back.

Originally, Zhang Yan was waiting to see what good food could be eaten on the noodles, but in the end there were only four dishes, one meat, three vegetables, a small pot of fruit wine, and a small bowl of rice.Gone.

Who is enough for this?Oh, those old men are probably enough to eat.But for Zhang Yan, ordering songs is just as important as his belly.However, he only came here on this occasion, and he hasn't figured out the rules inside, so he didn't say much.It's amazing, I'll go back to the inn later and ask the kitchen to make him a supper.

Nodding while eating, although this dish is small and the recipe is light, it still tastes good.

In fact, most people don't come here just to eat, so they serve less food to avoid waste.And the atmosphere on the table gradually warmed up with time.

"Tomorrow, Beiwu will make things difficult again. Do you have any rules?"

"When did they not make things difficult? I've been used to it for a long time. It's just a trick."

"You can't say that. There was news from Beiwu before that they would take advantage of this tea party to make us look good, so as to show the benefits they have gained from implementing their set of rules over the years. Tsk tsk, they are preparing to fall We came here to save face."

"Face and disgrace come second. According to their practices, many powerful methods of our miscellaneous studies will flow into Beiwu's bright side and become strength. When the time comes, how about the balance between Beiwu and Nanyuan?" ? If it is broken, how should we deal with it when we are forced to do so?"

"That's why I said, we can't always avoid those barbarians in Beiwu. The more we avoid them, the more arrogant they become. And from the year before last, it can be seen that they are ready to fully integrate into all aspects of Beiwu. It's not just an internal dispute in our school of miscellaneous studies. Everyone, you need to be extremely cautious!"

……

The "guru" throws out the topic, and the people behind express their views.Although they are different, there are many consensuses.That is, Beiwu came aggressively and badly. This time, we must not choose to give in as before. We need to confront them head-on to stop them from messing around.

These words are not difficult to understand.But in Zhang Yan's ears, he didn't take it seriously, and even felt that these people of miscellaneous studies took themselves and their knowledge of miscellaneous studies too seriously.

Applying the natural sciences of miscellaneous studies to daily life will indeed help to improve all aspects.In particular, the development and replacement of various tools will be greatly accelerated.Looking at ten or 30 years, it can really strengthen the strength of a country and a place.Do you want to let the knowledge of miscellaneous studies affect the balance of power between Beiwu and Nanyuan in a short period of time?This is simply too exaggerated.

The knowledge that Zhang Yan obtained from Luo Changshan and Zeng Hao about the miscellaneous studies of Nanyuan Kingdom during this period of time is at best in the early stage of natural science.However, due to the same origin, Nanyuan Kingdom and Beiwu Kingdom have been arguing for many years and should be on the same level.In this way, Zhang Yan felt that even if the miscellaneous scholars of Beiwu Kingdom integrated all their knowledge into all aspects of Beiwu, they would not be able to directly break the power structure of the two countries in a short time.Not to mention "reversed".

What weapons of mass destruction can you come up with immediately?Or can it come up with a single-soldier weapon like Gundam?

What's more, in the world of Huangtianyu, where warriors can collapse mountains and mountains with their combat skills, the effect of ordinary cold weapons is limited.It is even more unrealistic to think about changing the strength of the two countries.

So after hearing the latter, Zhang Yan felt that, to put it bluntly, there was a difference of understanding between the same school and the real environment, and they both wanted to prove that they were right and the other party was wrong, so they would be noisy endlessly .Really boring.

Chapter 176 Disagreement

The "Nine Elders" sitting in the middle just raised a topic, and then let the people behind discuss it.They don't need to participate yet, just listen to it.It's time for them to speak when everyone's opinions have been expressed.

In fact, it is different from "Gu Lao".Tomorrow's "Qianbei-South Tea Party" not everyone present today is eligible to participate.So today's small gathering of miscellaneous studies with Nanyuan Kingdom closed can actually be regarded as an opportunity for those who are not qualified to participate in tomorrow's tea party to express their opinions.And hear what coping strategies most people hope tomorrow's tea will have at the end.

Just when Zhang Yan felt drowsy but had to cheer up, the "Nine Elders" in the innermost circle began to speak.

"Although the school of miscellaneous studies has methods that can be used, in the final analysis, knowledge comes from heaven and earth. There is no immediate ability, let alone the ability to turn a tree overnight. So no matter what the result is tomorrow, this is the north and south of the school of miscellaneous studies. It’s just disputes between schools, it’s not necessary and it’s not up to the level of countries. So don’t be so tense, relax, relax.”

As soon as these words came out, even some of the previously inexplicable remarks were directly covered up.It also cheered up the drowsy Zhang Yan, secretly thinking that this is the way to talk about things seriously.Know yourself and the enemy, instead of talking nonsense.

"The fundamental problem is that Beiwu handed over the means of miscellaneous learning, which is not only their own knowledge, but also what we have communicated before. So they need to stop them from going their own way!"

"That's the truth. But how can we stop it? What can we do to stop it? By saying it? Or by those barbarians in Beiwu who wake up and correct themselves? If you want me to say, either set the rules. Anything that involves our Nanyuan Kingdom's knowledge, Beiwu Wu's people have no power to dispose of it, let alone release it. Or they can simply break it apart, and if they are already divided, then they should be divided more completely, so as not to hate each other."

"Divide? Hmph! Miscellaneous studies are already weak, and you still want to divide? The seeds left by the predecessors, it is no pity to throw them away here, and it is thanks to you that you can say it!"

……

Although the "Nine Elders" are not so exaggerated, there are also disagreements without saying a few words.