The first Taoist priest of the Tang Dynasty

This has been the case for the Chinese people from ancient times to the present.

In other words, in the thousands of years of civilization, from the beginning of political power to modern society, ordinary people are afraid of officials in their bones.

The old man took out a basket of white dippers from the house, put them on the ground in front of Zhong Wen and said, "Brother Zhong, take a look, this is my family's white dippers."

When Zhong Wen saw the old man bring out a basket of white stacks, his eyes bulged.

It's not that this is not Bai Diezi, but because this Bai Diezi is really unsightly.

What is Bai Die Zi?

From the white characters, you can tell that it is white.

But what Zhong Wen saw in front of his eyes was a yellowish white pile, and it had shrunk so badly that he could tell it was wet.

However, Zhong Wen understood after thinking about it.

There is no better moisture-proof thing in this era, and it is still an ordinary peasant family, so it would be good if it can survive, so why would you care about it.

What's more, the white folds can be stuffed into clothes to keep warm after being dried in the sun and then rubbed.

"Old man, after harvesting this white dipper, we can't do it like this anymore, we have to..." After seeing it, Zhong Wen explained it to the old man's family in detail.

"It seems that little brother Zhong is really a sensible person. After the white stack grows, it is really like this, white as snow, beautiful and tight. Little brother Zhong also saw that there are not so many places in my house to store, and there is no The extra items are packed in white stacks, so they can only be stacked in a corner of the room." After listening to Zhong Wen's explanation, the old man nodded in agreement.

Just as Zhong Wen guessed just now, these yellow and white stacks really have nothing to hold, and they are damp again.

Regarding this, Zhong Wen was also thinking about what to use to load it.

This thing can't see the water, and it will wither when it encounters water, which really gave Zhong Wen a headache.

However, Zhong Wen also understands that in this era, if you want waterproofing, you are not a professional. Of course, there are professional craftsmen.

After returning to Lizhou at that time, I can also call some craftsmen to solve this problem.

"Old Zhang is wonderful." Zhong Wen replied with a smile.

"Brother Zhong, it's getting late, why don't you stay for a meal?" The old man looked up at the sky, and saw that it was already breakfast time, and after winking at the women at home, he returned He opened his mouth and said to Zhong Wen.

"Well, I happen to have never tasted the delicacies of Gaochang. Today, I, Zhong Xing, received the courtesy of the old man. Forgive me!" Zhong Wen understood that the old man was not confused. A friendship comes.

Naturally, Zhong Wen couldn't eat in vain.

He has money in his pack.

It is also appropriate to give some money after eating.

They are not rich, if I really eat a meal from others, and if I don't give money, then I am really unqualified as a little Taoist priest.

When the old man's house was busy with breakfast, Zhong Wen was squatting on the ground, pulling the white stacks from the basket.

"It seems that this matter has to be stepped up. After I return to the Tang Dynasty, I have to write a letter to Chang'an as soon as possible, so that Li Shimin can understand that this white fold can be used as a quilt. At least, from now on, my Tang country The common people will no longer suffer from the cold." Zhong Wen was secretly planning in his mind while pawing and tugging at Bai Diezi.

For Zhong Wen, Bai Diezi is a great product, and it is also a product that benefits the country and the people. No matter what, Tang Guo has to promote Bai Diezi.

Chapter 542 Goodbye Master Shi Wuming

"Master Du, I have to leave. This is my meal money." After the meal, Zhong Wen took out the remaining thirty copper coins from the bag and handed them to the old man.

During breakfast, Zhong Wen also knew the family's surname.

The old man's name is Du Wan, and his son's name is Du Zi.

Perhaps it was because he had never read a book or read Chinese characters, so the name was chosen as casually as the people of the Tang Dynasty.

"Brother Zhong, I'm treating you to a meal. I can't take the money." Du Wan stretched out his hand and rejected the thirty copper coins Zhong Wen handed him, embarrassed to accept it.

"Old man Du, you really have to take this money. When we met for the first time, it was a bit unreasonable to say that it was a treat for dinner. Moreover, wherever I go, no matter whose house I eat at, I have to pay. This is the rule. , the same, it’s not about etiquette.” Zhong Wen saw that Du Wan didn’t want to accept his copper coins, but he put the money on the table.

"Brother Zhong, you are too..." Du Wan really didn't know how to respond.

Although this copper coin is the copper coin of the Tang Dynasty, it is also commonly used in their Gaochang country.

Moreover, seeing that Zhong Wen had said that, he really didn't know how to refuse, so he had to respond silently.

"Old man Du, this is my token. When my people come over next year, you take this token and hand it over to that person. He will naturally understand how to deal with it." Zhong Wen took out another broken jade from his body. Come, pass it to Du Wan.

"Okay, then I'll keep it." Seeing the token that Zhong Wen handed over, Du Wan hurriedly put it away.

"Then I will trouble Mr. Du for the matter here. I need to trouble you to mobilize the nearby villages at that time, so as to remind you to prepare more seeds of Baidiezi. When my people arrive next year, I will come back at that time." Discuss how to proceed, whether to sell the seeds or the white dippers." While eating, Zhong Wen had already explained his plan to Du Wan thoroughly.

As Zhong Wen said, it is up to Du Wan to inform the locals about the things here.

As soon as Zhong Wen's people arrive here next year, they will negotiate with them again.

Of course, Zhong Wen hoped that the people here would sell him the seeds.

You can use food to pay for it, or you can buy it with money.

With the seeds, Zhongwen can be planted in Lizhou.

Although it is not as convenient and good in quality as planting in Gaochang State, at least it can ensure that Lizhou will gradually form a planting scale.

If Gaochang State belonged to Tang State, Zhong Wen would not have to worry about these things.

You only need to send someone to stay here for a long time, and you don't have to worry about anything at all.

But right now, he has abolished a Gaochang royal family, and Gaochang and Tang are only in a friendly relationship at present, but behind this, they each have their own calculations.

"Brother Zhong, don't worry, I will definitely take care of what you told me." Du Wan was naturally very concerned about getting such a big good deed.

Although there was no money in the account, he just spent more time talking.

Even if Zhong Wenming didn't send someone over, he would at least get a piece of jade, no matter what, it would be worth it.

If it is really like what Zhong Wen said, the benefits he will get in the future when his people come here next year will definitely be great.

It's over.

Also made it clear.

Even left a token.

It is naturally impossible for Zhong Wen to stay here for a long time.

What will happen to Bai Diezi in the future depends on his actions next year.

"Old man Du, and everyone, farewell!" Zhong Wen put his burden on his back, tied his sword, and bowed to the Du family and left.

"Brother Zhong, take care!" The Du family watched Zhong Wen leave.

This made people in their village stand not far away to watch the send-off.

"Old Du, who was that person just now? Why are you being so polite to him?" The neighbors of the Du family asked after seeing the Du Wan family watching Zhong Wen leave.

"Old He, our good luck has come, the one just now, but..." Seeing the neighbor's questioning, Du Wan dragged the old man named He into his house, talking in a low voice , while looking at the folks not far away.

With such an appearance, he was really too careful.

Perhaps it was because Zhong Wen was from the Tang Dynasty, or perhaps he was also weighing the importance of this matter in his heart.

At this time, Zhong Wen walked southwest after leaving the village.

This direction is the direction of Qiuci (Qiu Ci) country.

However, Zhong Wen had to pass through the country of Yanqi (yan qi), because the country of Qiuci was located in the southwest of the country of Yanqi, and if he wanted to go to Qiuci, he must pass through the country of Yanqi.

The Yanqi State belongs to the present-day Korla, and Kucha belongs to the present-day Kuqa.

Yanqi Kingdom is a small country.

The population is pitifully small. Because it is close to Bosten Lake, most of them focus on fishing, agriculture, and animal husbandry.

In Journey to the West, the so-called Wuji Kingdom belongs to this Yanqi Kingdom.

However, Zhong Wen was just passing by and would not enter his city.

As far as Zhong Wen knew, there were no masters in Yanqi Kingdom, and Zhong Wen's trip was not for tourism, but to arrest the second master in the Western Regions and bring him back for trial.

It is thousands of miles away from Gaochang to Kucha.

Even if Zhong Wen performed lightness kung fu, it would take several hours to reach the country of Kucha.

In the afternoon, Zhong Wen passed by Yanqi Kingdom, and went straight to Kucha Kingdom without stopping for a moment.

It was not until evening that Zhong Wen arrived at a small mountain range in the northeast of Kucha Kingdom.

The southern part of Kucha Kingdom is in a flat land.

From the small mountain where Zhong Wen is located, go south to the Gobi Desert, and then to the south is the desert.

The small mountain range where Zhong Wen is located is only a few kilometers wide, but it cuts across the country of Kucha.

To the north, there is another flat land a few thirty to forty kilometers wide.

But fortunately, there is a source of water, so it is a pretty good place in the Western Regions.

The surname of the Kucha Kingdom is Bai Yubo, and it can be considered a relatively large country among the Western Regions.

In the [-]th century, the Kucha Kingdom was once controlled by Rouran. At the end of the [-]th century, it belonged to the western power Yan Da.

The Heda people belonged to the descendants of the Huns and belonged to the White Huns.

It can be said that the Heda people are the descendants of the Serbian nomads in Central Asia and the Dayuezhi people in the Han Dynasty. Therefore, historians also call them the White Huns.

Of course, if we go back further, the White Huns also belong to the race of the Caucasus.

However, the timing of the migration of the Caucasians varies.

One is that they migrated to Europe and became the earliest Europeans, while some of them went to the Hexi Corridor and then went to ancient India, which made the ancient Indian civilization.

But some of them went to the Western Regions, and only then did the present Kucha Kingdom come into existence.

In the former Sui Dynasty, Qiuci belonged to the Western Turkic Khanate in the north.

At this time, the Kucha Kingdom, like other countries in the Western Regions, is trying to please everyone and survive in the cracks.

After resting, Zhong Wen didn't rush to Yiluolu City (Duyan City, Ancient City of Pilang), the capital of Kucha Kingdom, until it was getting dark.

After Zhong Wen entered Yiluolu City, the city was brightly lit, there were many passers-by, and there were endless hawkers, making it a very lively scene.

Zhong Wen was very curious.

As far as Zhong Wen knew, when it was dark, it was naturally curfew time.

But this Kucha country is still brightly lit, it doesn't look like there is a curfew at all.

In fact, the various ethnic groups in the Kucha Kingdom are bold and unrestrained, so how can they stand a curfew? Naturally, there is no such thing as a curfew in the Kucha Kingdom.

Of course, there are still times of war.

Moreover, the gates of the city are also closed.

If you can't go in or out, you just need to be in the city of Yiluolu, and it's impossible to go out of the city.

The Tang State implemented a curfew policy, and there were many civil strife.

But the Kucha people seemed very calm, with few internal disturbances but many foreign enemies.

Moreover, the Kucha country is also an important city on the road to business in the Western Regions, and there are many merchants traveling from south to north. If a curfew is imposed, it will be tantamount to prohibiting the behavior of merchants from other countries. Maybe they will not Go this way.

The people of Tang country are more willing to see this state. At least, in Tang country, they can't go out for a stroll at night, otherwise, whipping is considered light, and imprisonment is troublesome.

Zhong Wen's appearance did not attract anyone's attention.

Because, in this city of Yiluolu, there are also Tang people.

Regardless of Zhong Wen's attire or appearance, in the eyes of these people, at most they just look at it and don't pay too much attention to it, which makes Zhong Wen more at ease.

Zhong Wen walked along the street and got on an arch bridge, where many people stopped to watch the lanterns in the creek.

There are even some people with their own musical instruments in their hands, singing and singing happily.

Yiluolu City is not big, about the same size as the general state and county towns of the Tang Dynasty, but it is very distinctive in its construction.

Its city is similar to some prefectures and counties in the Tang Dynasty, with such a small river flowing through it.

In Tang Dynasty, there is such an unwritten construction status, that is, where there is water, there will naturally be towns.

And where there are towns, there must be water.

What Zhong Wen saw was not only the arch bridge, but also the construction of the city. Although it was somewhat different from that of the Tang Dynasty, it was generally not much different.

There is no curfew.

This is Zhong Wen's emotion. At least, except for festivals, Tang is generally under curfew.