Fox Road Travel Notes

Gao Xinzhi lowered his head and looked at Qi Fuzi's pair of white-soled soap boots, approaching step by step.

The ruler that made him feel terrified was hanging in front of his eyes, and he couldn't help but shrink his neck.

At this time, a pair of warm hands lifted him up and helped him adjust his clothes.

Supporting him, he sat on the thick new futon.

He felt like he was in the clouds, which was not real at all...

Master Qi coughed dryly and said: "The power of faith can carry the cauldron, and the courage to educate others. Don't be arrogant, don't rely on yourself, and don't deceive others!"

"This is what is called a brave yet benevolent person, a brave yet courteous person."

"The sage also said: A benevolent person must be brave, but a brave person does not need to be benevolent."

Master Qi paused and used his sharp eyes to frighten those students who were a little ready to make a move.

"It shows how valuable it is to be brave and kind!"

"Believe in it, and you will become a gentleman of today, and a gentleman of ancient times!"

"Even Master, I must be regarded as a sage..."

After saying that, he bowed deeply to Gao Xinzhi and clasped his hands in ceremony.

Gao Xinzhi's eyes widened and he was at a loss for a moment.

Master Qi straightened up and looked around.

He said sternly: "The sage has said that if you walk among three people, you must have a teacher. Choose the good ones and follow them, and change the bad ones."

"Master, I was reading the Analects of Confucius at night, and suddenly I realized something. I longed for Zilu, and then I regretted my mistakes yesterday!"

"You boys, from now on, when you get along with Xinzhi, you must not make any mistakes, and you should respect him as a virtuous person!"

Gao Xinzhi was in a fog throughout the whole class.

The Master is paying attention to him all the time.

Those warm eyes, kind care, and sincere praise even made him feel embarrassed to lie down and sleep again!

He felt so excited and happy!

Although, he also felt very sleepy.

When school was over, he was just about to reach out to hold Chen Zican and share his joy with him, when a white and slender little hand suddenly stretched out.

She held his hand and shook it enthusiastically: "Brother Xin, congratulations!"

"Master Qi is very fond of my brother. It is reasonable to get a good comment on this New Year's Day. I must support my brother more in the future!"

"Tomorrow, I will put a table of fine wine at my home and invite my dear brother to come..."

With that said, as if by magic, he took out a big red invitation card from his sleeve, bent down and bowed, and presented it with both hands.

At this time, even Chen Zican was stunned. When was this thing prepared?

It is a very solemn etiquette to invite someone in person.

Gao Xinzhi was startled when he saw the man clearly, with a flattered expression on his face.

He touched his head, hesitated for a moment, and then took it.

The scholar turned around, bowed his head to Chen Zican, and conjured up another invitation card in his hand.

"Please also ask Brother Zican to give me some advice!"

Chen Zican returned the gift and said with a smile: "I'm really sorry. I have something to do tomorrow, so I'm sorry for your kindness."

The scholar raised his head. He was short and thin, looking like a frail scholar.

The skin is also very fair, with a straight face and slender eyes. He always smiles when he sees people.

Chen Zican didn't know his name, but he had some impression of him.

In the morning, I exchanged my own Duan Inkstone for Gao Xinzhi’s bluestone inkstone.

"Oh, it's such a pity that I can't listen to Brother Zican's teachings!"

"Brother Zican has just come to school in our county, and many of his classmates don't know him yet. I'll make an appointment with a few close friends the next day and serve him wine to welcome him."

"Easy to say, easy to say, thank you brother!" Chen Zican replied with a smile.

Watching the students leave the school, Chen Zican frowned and said, "Who is this?"

Gao Xinzhi stopped his silly smile and showed a rare look of respect.

"You don't know? He is a celebrity in our county school."

"He is Min Jingzong, Min Xiaozi!"

"His things are really admirable when you talk about them."

"Last autumn, his father became seriously ill. He had a fever, cough, and clenched his teeth. He couldn't eat water or rice for more than ten days in a row. He was so feverish that he fell into a coma."

"Min Jingzong sought medical treatment everywhere. When the doctors looked at it, they all shook their heads and sighed, telling them to prepare for the funeral as soon as possible!"

Looking at Chen Zican's suspicious eyes, Gao Xinzhi felt a little unhappy.

"You still don't believe it, do you?"

"Just ask, not just one or two people in Xiuwu County got typhoid fever last autumn!"

"Later, it was said that a walking monk came to apply medicine."

"Looking at the filial son Min, his clothes are untied and his food is hard to swallow. He has lost twenty or thirty pounds. I am touched by his filial piety."

"Just tell him: Your father is already terminally ill."

"Hey, Zican, do you understand that I'm dying? I'm just a pet peeve!"

Chen Zican smiled bitterly: "Well, thank you for your advice. You can continue."

"The monk said that your father's illness has reached the point of his heart, and even Ganoderma lucidum cannot cure it."

"Unless you kneel in front of the Bodhisattva for three days and three nights, recite the Great Compassion Mantra and pray devoutly."

"Then, use a knife to cut open the chest and cut off three inches of the heart!"

"Let your father take the decoction, and it will definitely cure the disease!"

"Oh? Did he get cut?" Chen Zican crossed his arms and asked with a smile.

Gao Xinzhi shook his head: "Of course, why don't others call him Min Xiaozi?"

Looking at his expression, it looked like he was the one who had his heart cut out.

Chen Zican nodded.

In ancient times, if a filial son was born in the county, everyone would be honored.

"Don't interrupt, listen to me -"

Gao Xinzhi usually doesn't talk much, but today he is particularly eager to gossip.

"At that time, Min Xiaozi did not hesitate and immediately agreed."

"The monk saw that he was so filial, so he took out a Bodhisattva statue from his sleeve and gave it to him."

"It is said that he went to Tianzhu thirty years ago and consecrated it in front of the true Buddha at Lingjiu Mountain."

"Let him make a wish in front of this holy statue, and his wishes will surely come true."

"Um, that's great?"

"Okay, then there is still a holiday!"

"A while ago, I saw the old man walking on the street."

"It's said that what you eat is what you need to supplement your health. Is that okay?"

"Haha~" Chen Zican sneered: "Then, what can I do with this filial son's heart?"

"nonsense!"

Gao Xinzhi felt that his intelligence had been insulted: "That Bodhisattva statue was consecrated by the real Buddha!"

"Min Xiaozi picked up the kitchen knife and cut out his heart..."

"He was afraid that three inches was not enough, so he cut off half of it and pulled it off!"

"It's strange. It is said that at that time, the Buddha statue was shining brightly, and there was faint Sanskrit singing coming from the sky."

"Min Xiaozi's wound healed immediately, leaving no trace at all..."

Chen Zican touched his nose and was speechless.

Gao Xinzhi shook his head, sighed several times, and his eyes turned redder. It was obvious that he was moved by the storyteller.

"Where's Min Xiaozi? His home is next door to Master Qi."

"Master Qi was very moved when he heard about this."

"You should know, last autumn was just in time for the autumn curtains."

"Min Jingzong originally wanted to go to the provincial capital to take the provincial examination, but because the old man was ill, he gave up the examination without hesitation."

"Master Qi reported his deeds to the Master of Academic Affairs."

"It is said that Master Xuezheng has written to the imperial court specifically for this purpose, asking the Ministry of Rites to express his filial piety, and asking the emperor to send him a special order to pay tribute..."

"Tsk tsk——"

"I have to say that I don't like anyone else in this county school, but this Min Xiaozi, I sincerely admire him."

"This is really called "brave"!"

"Tell me, if he sends me a message to invite me, how much dignity do I have to have, haha..."

Looking at Gao Xinzhi, who had every pimple on his nose glowing, Chen Zican frowned.

"How do you know this in detail?"