HCB Chapter 84 Visiting Shanyang Academy
Chapter 84 Visiting Shanyang Academy
"What did Tianyou learn from Mr. Qian? Can you tell mother a little bit?"
"I learned the Book of Rites, the Book of Songs, the Analects, and Mencius..."
Wow! An eight-year-old has learned so much!
The old scholar really shared everything he had learned in his life.
Qiao Xiaoxi felt ashamed. When her sister was this old, she was still in the second grade, learning to write a 200-word essay!
These children in ancient times were amazing. At the age of eight, they knew more than their older sisters.
Followed Li Yanming into the county town.
Oh, the county town is really lively and prosperous, with crowded streets and alleys.
Teahouses, taverns, inns and shops are lined up one after another, and the sounds of shouting and bargaining can be heard one after another.
The streets are lined with various stalls, some selling snacks and some selling handicrafts. The dazzling array of goods is dazzling.
From time to time there were juggling and drama performances, attracting people to stop and watch, and the cheers were endless.
On the city’s rivers, cruise ships shuttle back and forth, the sound of stringed instruments can be heard in the air, creating a prosperous and lively scene.
Qiao Xiaoxi and Li Tianyou,
The two people are like Granny Liu when she first enters the Grand View Garden.
During the time Qiao Xiaoxi stayed in the mountains, she had meat, eggs and wild fruits to eat, but the taste was lacking.
The aroma of fried meat rushed into my nose.
Qiao Xiaoxi followed the scent and saw that someone was making shredded pork noodles. She stared at the stall and saw the flaming wok spinning.
The fried toppings are jumping around in the pan.
The iron pot was tilted again, and the white noodles were full of color, aroma and taste.
Over at the noodle stall, there are small wontons again.
The whole journey was dazzling, and all Qiao Xiaoxi saw was food.
The streets and alleys are filled with the aroma of various mouth-watering snacks.
Steam is coming out of the bun steamer, and the white, tender and plump buns are mouth-watering.
The golden and crispy fried dough sticks roll in the oil pan, and the aroma is fragrant.
At the pancake stall, the batter was sizzling, and the addition of eggs, crackers and sauces made it delicious and tempting.
The bamboo sticks of the candied haws are strung with crystal clear fruits, covered with a thick layer of sugar coating, like a string of red gems.
The spoon in the hands of the sugar painting artist is as agile as a paintbrush, drawing all kinds of lifelike patterns that make people reluctant to eat them.
The tofu pudding sold on the street is delicate and smooth, topped with a spoonful of delicious marinade and sprinkled with chopped green onions and coriander, which is very memorable.
The freshly baked sesame cakes exude the aroma of wheat. When you take a bite, your mouth is filled with crispness and fragrance.
There are also the boiled glutinous rice balls, which are soft, glutinous, sweet, and warm people's taste buds.
The smell made Qiao Xiaoxi's taste buds whet, and the sight made her salivate.
I guess Li Tianyou was also looking at food.
Both mother and daughter heard the sound of each other swallowing saliva.
Qiao Xiaoxi looked at Li Tianyou, and Li Tianyou looked at Qiao Xiaoxi.
The two smiled knowingly and swallowed.
Li Yanming turned around and looked at the two and smiled.
That look is full of doting.
Li Yanming said with a smile: "After we sell this black bear and have the money, I will let you two have a good meal."
After hearing this, Qiao Xiaoxi and Li Tianyou stretched out their palms at the same time.
Tap it lightly and cheer: "Eh——"
Qiao Xiaoxi held Li Tianyou's hand and stopped looking around.
If there is no money in the bag, it is useless to look at it.
Follow Li Yanming obediently.
Came to a wide field.
Li Yanming said, "You two wait here for me. This is the county school. No one dares to make trouble here. I will sell my silver and come to find you. Don't run around."
"Okay, Brother Li, you go quickly. Tianyou and I are here to drive the stakes and we won't move a step."
Qiao Xiaoxi swore solemnly.
Watching Li Yanming walk away, Qiao Xiaoxi began to look around this ancient academy.
At the entrance stands a tall archway with exquisite patterns and texts carved on it.
Qiao Xiaoxi looked at the text carefully and found that it was "Shanyang Academy"
On both sides of the archway, there is a pair of stone lions. They are lifelike, as if guarding this palace of knowledge.
In front of the gate is a straight road leading to the main building of the county school.
There was no one guarding the door and no one was seen inside.
Qiao Xiaoxi and Li Tianyou looked at each other and smiled.
Pull hands now.
Qiao Xiaoxi was very happy. This county school was an ancient school!
When I first came here, I was locked up in the Duke's Mansion, like being in prison.
Now, Li Qiao can travel freely in ancient times.
Qiao Xiaoxi and Li Tianyou walked into the academy hand in hand.
Walk along the main road.
The roadsides are lined with pine and cypress trees, which are evergreen all the year round, giving people a solemn and dignified feeling.
At the end of the road, the main building of the county school stands proudly. It is magnificent, with flying eaves and brackets, and is extremely imposing.
There is a spacious courtyard in front of the main building, with a pond in it where goldfish and lotus flowers are raised.
The courtyard is surrounded by corridors engraved with poems and allusions, allowing people to feel the cultural influence while strolling.
The feeling that Qiao Xiaoxi felt when walking inside was like entering the current key middle school in the county!
Shanyang Academy refers to Shanyang County Academy.
Qiao Xiaoxi thought the academy was just this big.
Walk around the corridor and look inside, and you will see a cave.
Qiao Xiaoxi looked at Li Tianyou: "Go in and take a look?"
Li Tianyou blinked his beautiful black eyes.
"Children, listen to your mother."
"Mother's great son, let's go."
Qiao Xiaoxi took Li Tianyou's hand and walked towards the depths of the academy with a swagger.
Since you are going to take the entrance exam for the county school, you might as well go in and take a careful look at the Shanyang Academy.
Qiao Xiaoxi felt like she was walking through one winding path and long corridor after another.
It is really similar to today's schools. In addition to classrooms and dormitories, there are also green trees, paths, pavilions and flowing water.
Walking in the winding paths among the flowers, plants and trees is like being in a fairyland.
"Mom, I want to study here. It's so beautiful here!"
Qiao Xiaoxi was very happy. This was certainly a good place to study.
From ancient times to the present, places for reading have always been built to be elegant and quiet.
It is better to study in a place that makes people happy both physically and mentally.
Qiao Xiaoxi looked at Li Tianyou with a smile.
"Okay, Tianyou's road to becoming the top scholar starts from here."
Suddenly, there was a loud noise.
Qiao Xiaoxi went to look for the source of the sound.
I saw a large peach forest with peach blossoms in full bloom.
Like a pink wonderland.
Qiao Xiaoxi took Li Tianyou's hand and walked into the depths of the peach blossom forest.
There are small bridges, flowing water, and winding paths.
The air is pleasant and the mind is relaxed.
I saw thirty or forty scholars in white clothes in an open space.
Seven or eight middle-aged people.
There was a table in the middle, covered with a red cloth.
There were three silver pieces of different sizes placed on the red cloth.
The snow-white silver is particularly dazzling in the sun.
Qiao Xiaoxi was so happy, money!
At this time, a little girl came running over and raised her rosy little face.
Qiao Xiaoxi thought the little girl, who looked about five or six years old, was like a delicate little angel.
On her round face, there are a pair of big watery eyes, which show intelligence and curiosity.
Her eyelashes are thick and long, and they flutter gently like butterfly wings when she blinks.
The little girl's skin was fair and delicate, as smooth as porcelain, with a slight hint of pink.
Qiao Xiaoxi looked at this little girl, who looked like a pink porcelain doll, so adorable, really pretty and cute!
"Sister and brother, are you here to attend the poetry reading? Do you have money to win?" The little girl's childish voice was like the sound of nature, clear and pure.
After saying that, he stared at Qiao Xiaoxi with innocent eyes.