Great Song

In the middle of the night, Zhen Qiong woke up from hunger, got up, ate some snacks, drank two glasses of water, and fell asleep again.After this sleep, I slept until the sun was up.

Sitting up in a daze, he stayed for a long time, then suddenly called out: "Anping!"

Anping has long been guarding outside.Daoist Zhen went to bed without eating yesterday, and when A Lang came back and heard about it, he gave him another scolding.I also waited for a long time this morning, but no one woke up, and I ordered people to sleep more before I went out to do errands.So Anping didn't dare to quarrel with Daoist Zhen rashly, and was in a hurry.Hearing the call, he hurried in: "The little one is here! Daoist, you are awake..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhen Qiong said: "Is the official Han still at home?"

If he doesn't ask clearly, he is really not reconciled!

Anping hurriedly said: "Ah Lang went out to do some errands, and he said he won't be back until the afternoon."

Zhen Qiong looked at the sky and knew that she got up late.After thinking about it, he asked again, "Where was the guest last night?"

"The Daoist is talking about Sun Langjun? It seems that he is not awake yet, and he is staying in the main courtyard..." An Ping just finished speaking when he found that Daoist Zhen's face changed, and he couldn't help being shocked.What's wrong with this?

Zhen Qiong jumped up from the bed, walked around the room several times, still feeling angry, and clenched her fists: "I want to go out to eat!"

He's never losing weight again!Eat whatever you like!

Anping whispered: "Then, where does the priest want to eat..."

At this time, breakfast is probably sold out, right?

"Go to Rendian!" Zhen Qiong gritted her teeth and squeezed out those three words.He wants to see what is different about Rendian!

Although I don't know what happened to Xiao Daochang, but now that Alang is not here, Anping can't stop him.After a few words of persuasion, at least Zhen Qiong was asked to bring some more money before ordering someone to set up a car and leave the gate.

Rendian is located on Rendian Street, to the east of the inner city, not too close to Hanfu.Half an hour later, standing in front of Rendian's gate, Zhen Qiong looked up, down, left, and right, and snorted, "It's not as good as Fan Lou!"

When Han Miao arrived in Tokyo, he invited him to Fanlou.Just looking at the appearance, this shop is far inferior to Fan Lou!

Anping couldn't laugh or cry.It's noon, the tricksters in the store are still asleep, without that smudge, Ren's store certainly doesn't look as good as Fan Lou.He could only laugh and said: "Fan Lou is the head of the 72 main store, so it is naturally better than the store. Fan Lou is not far from here, Taoist chief, why don't you change places?"

There are only two intersections between Rendian and Fanlou, and it really isn't that far away.

Zhen Qiong shook her head: "No need! Just eat here!"

Maybe the food here is better?Still have to try it!

What else could Anping say, he could only bring Zhen Qiong into the restaurant.Instead of looking for a seat in the lobby below, Anping chose an Accord obediently.Naturally, the cost here is higher than that downstairs. If Daoist Zhen thinks it is expensive, he can propose to put the bill on A Lang's account.Although I don't know what Daoist Zhen is angry about, but it obviously has something to do with A Lang.Daoist Zhen is also a lover of money, so he can eat such a meal without paying.If you think of A Lang's goodness and calm down, wouldn't it be all right?

Zhen Qiong was completely unaware of Anping's clever thinking.Sitting in the private room, the waiter in the shop crackled and announced the names of a large list of dishes. Zhen Qiong was overwhelmed by what he heard, and said directly: "Your shop's signature dishes, here are five!"

How can you finish five dishes with only one person?The guy was stunned for a moment, but seeing Anping winking at him, he didn't dare to say anything, and said with a smile: "I'm going to pass the food on now. What's the Taoist priest's taboo? What do you want to drink?"

"No! No need!" Zhen Qiong flatly refused.

Seeing that there was something wrong with the atmosphere in the room, the guy retreated immediately.

But after a while, a plate of exquisite dishes was delivered.Zhen Qiong looked at the gold plates on the table, only to realize that she had ordered too much, so she said to Anping, "Sit down and eat too!"

"Ah?" Anping was stunned, when will he be able to share the table with the distinguished guests of the host's house?

"Eat quickly! Don't waste it!" He has money, so he can invite others to eat!Zhen Qiong thought angrily.

Seeing that Daoist Zhen was so decisive, Anping didn't dare to refuse any more, and sat on the side.Zhen Qiong didn't care about Anping, and started eating with her chopsticks raised.

This mutton is not as delicious as the fried lamb intestines outside Suzaku's gate.This steamed fish is not as good as the Di Crispy Crystal Carp, which is the fourth restaurant from the east of Zhouqiao.What is this?There is no deer's belly and lungs that chew on the head!The desserts are also from the Wang family's box, which is more fragrant and sweet...

A plate of colorful delicacies, chewing in the mouth is like chewing wax.Zhen Qiong also couldn't remember what Fanlou's food was like back then, only the supper she had with Han Miao was firmly in her heart.

He stopped chopsticks suddenly: "How much do these dishes cost?"

Anping also hurriedly stopped chopsticks, glanced at him, and said cautiously: "Without any wine, this table should not exceed [-] yuan..."

He was just about to say, don't worry, it can be put on A Lang's account.Unexpectedly, Zhen Qiong snorted: "Sure enough, I came to eat the gold plate!"

He and Han Miao ate from the street to the end of the street, and it didn't cost five hundred yuan.Such an unpalatable dish dares to sell so expensive, what a black shop!

Is this too expensive or a thorn in the end?Anping was about to scratch his head, he couldn't help it, and asked, "What's bothering Taoist?"

Trouble?Zhen Qiong froze suddenly.That's right, what's bothering him now?The pill furnace worth hundreds of thousands of dollars can be exchanged at any time, and you are not afraid of it being blown up. After tossing about thousands of dollars of materials, there are still people delivering them to your door.You don't have to worry about food and clothing, and you can get a monthly salary of [-] per cent if you just move your hands, not to mention the [-]% profit and the interest on the passbook.

He is so rich, Danfang doesn't have to worry about food, what else is there to worry about?Wouldn't it be better if there was no need to sign the deed?

"What do I have to worry about?! Eat!" Zhen Qiong immediately moved the chopsticks like the wind and stuffed them into her mouth.

Anping was dumbfounded, is this all right?But just looking at the way the Taoist priest eats, it seems that his troubles are really gone.Then what is the reason for this pass?

Puzzled, he could only tremble and start eating.

After the meal was over, Anping didn't have time to talk about the debt, but Daoist Zhen paid the money generously.Thousands of dollars, without blinking an eye.Anyway, he can't control it anymore, let's leave it to Alang.

Sighing, Anping dutifully said: "Is the Taoist priest going back?"

"I'll just walk around." Zhen Qiong groaned.I ate so much just now that my throat was full, I am afraid I will vomit if I ride in the car again.No matter what, it was a meal that cost as much as [-] yuan, and he wanted to hold it back.

As she walked with difficulty, Zhen Qiong did not forget to cheer herself up.It's all because of money. When I went down the mountain, I was still thinking about establishing a sect. Why do I just remember to sign the contract now?I still have to concentrate on alchemy. Alumni has already completed [-] sets of tests. No matter how difficult it is, there should be hope, right?When he refines new metals, he will be a "real person" who can be remembered in history, and he needs to take a special dao name!Who cares if the contract is not signed?

However, she kept saying this to herself, but Zhen Qiong still felt tightness in her chest, as if a stone was blocked.Don't eat too much just now, there is something wrong with eating, right?He rubbed his chest, feeling that something is wrong with his heart these days, should he see a doctor?

Just as he was lost in thought, there was a sudden commotion around him.Zhen Qiong turned her head to look, and saw someone arguing in front of a gold and silver shop.

"Your gold bracelet is not the right color! I've been seen by others, it must not be pure gold! This is for dowry, how can you not give me an explanation..." A man with the appearance of a shopkeeper blocked the door of the shop, his face was scorched, Yelling loudly.

The clerk guarding the store also put his hands on his hips, and angrily said: "You bought it for ten days, and you just found it now, and you still open your mouth to slander my store's name! Get out, get out!"

"This bracelet is not damaged at all, and there is an inscription in your shop, how can you deny it?" The salesman became even more anxious, holding up the bracelet in his hand and shouting.

"How do you know it's fake if it's not damaged? Did you get a fake product to cheat?" The guy said without giving in.

"It's because you said it was damaged and wouldn't return it! I just fell for the cheapness of your jewelry, so I fell for it! The quality of this bracelet is really wrong..." The salesman seemed to be about to cry.

"Premium! Precious! What do you know about fineness?!" The guy became even more excited when he heard that the gold bracelet was not damaged, "You can tell real gold is fake just by looking at it, and you are trying to ruin my name... "

The two were arguing endlessly, and someone from the crowd of onlookers had already called out.

"True gold is not afraid of fire, you'll know it if you don't see it burning!"

"Gold is soft and can make teeth marks. Take a bite and see..."

"No, no, some gold is mixed with lead and tin, and it can bite. It's better to burn it..."

"You didn't listen to what the store said. If it is damaged, it won't be replaced. If it is burned and bitten, wouldn't it be ignored?"

"Then how do you tell the difference? Don't you have to look at the color?"

"It's not the highest-grade purple gold, how can you tell the difference clearly. No wonder this store is so confident..."

The group of people couldn't think of a way, and at this moment, someone said: "I know a way to test the fineness of the gold bracelet without damaging it."

As soon as these words came out, there was a silence in the field.Everyone looked over.

The one who stood up was a middle-aged man in his thirties with a long beard.He looks a little frail, and the Taoist robes he wears are also very simple. If he doesn't have a good bearing, he looks like a scholar that can be seen everywhere in Tokyo.

When the salesman holding the bracelet heard this, he was taken aback for a moment, and then immediately showed joy: "Please advise me, sir! This is the villain's family's savings. If it is a fake, it is really difficult to explain!"

Nowadays, when marrying a daughter, the dowry must be generous.It's not surprising that she gave her daughter a gold bracelet for self-defense with all her family's wealth.

The scribe nodded: "Excuse me, please bring three bowls of the same size, a pair of chopsticks, and a jug of clean water."

As soon as these words came out, someone immediately turned around and went back, fetching bowls, chopsticks and water.In front of everyone, the scribe first poured a bowl of water, and then poured the water in the bowl into the other two bowls in turn, so that everyone could see clearly that the three bowls could hold exactly the same amount of water.

Then, he raised his head and asked the peddler, "How much does your gold bracelet weigh?"

"Two taels!" the salesman said immediately.

With such a heavy gold bracelet, no wonder he was impatient.The scribe nodded, and said again: "Is there a peg called gold and silver?"

"Yes, yes!" Someone immediately shouted, "The scales in my store are the most accurate! Bring them to the master!"

There are many gold and silver shops in this street, and it is even more rare to see the bustle of the peers.Not long after, the little scale was brought.The scribe took the gold bracelet first, and weighed it: "It really is two taels, and there is no difference."

After speaking, he put the gold bracelet in the first bowl.Then, he took out another piece of broken silver from the pouch and put it on the weighing pan: "It just so happens that my piece of broken silver also weighs two taels."

The people on the side looked at the front sight, and they all nodded.The scribe put the broken silver in the second bowl, and took out a few copper coins from his sleeve: "These coins are also two taels."

Seeing this moment, everyone was a little confused.What is this trying to do?

The scribe didn't say much, and after putting two taels of copper coins in the third bowl, he picked up a kettle beside him and started pouring water one by one.All three bowls were filled precisely, no more, no less.

Putting down the kettle, he said to everyone: "Everyone knows that gold is the heaviest, and when it is the same weight, the gold nugget is naturally the smallest. There are three kinds of gold, silver and copper, and the bowls are the same size. If you take out the things in the bowl, The bowl of water that holds the gold bracelet should have the most water left."

As he said that, he raised his chopsticks and picked out all the contents of the three bowls lightly and deftly.Everyone gathered together to have a look, only to find that the bowl of water in which the gold bracelet was placed seemed to have less water than the bowl of silver, and only slightly higher than the bowl of copper.

The crowd burst into an uproar, and someone immediately shouted: "It really is a fake! This store is so brave, dare to sell fake gold!"

Selling fake gold and silver is a felony, and if you catch it, you will have to see an official!The guy didn't think there is a way to test the quality of the bracelet without moving it, so he said anxiously: "The rumors confuse people! It sounds good, but who knows if it's true or not? You should take a piece of real gold and try it!"

The scribe was at a loss for words, where did he get the two taels of gold?Not to mention him, the people watching the excitement were also in an uproar.One tael of gold is worth ten pennies, who can go out with twenty pennies?

Unexpectedly, at this moment, a crisp voice sounded: "Anping, go buy two taels of gold!"

When everyone looked over, they saw a well-dressed Xiaodao standing out.That handsome appearance, I don't know which Daoist boy came out of the palace, but now he stepped forward and spent such a large sum of money, it looks even more radiant!

"Ah?" Anping was taken aback, he didn't expect Daoist Zhen to speak at this moment.However, the other party glared at him, so he didn't dare to hesitate, so he turned around and left.Anyway, when I went out this time, I brought thirty guan in one go, and it was enough to buy two taels of gold.The shopkeeper who handed over the scale took the opportunity to grab the customer, and after a while, Anping came back with a small piece of gold.

Zhen Qiong took it, took a bite, and showed the shining tooth marks to everyone: "Is this gold real?"

The shopkeeper who sold the gold immediately spoke up: "Don't worry, Taoist priest! Our Wang family's gold shop has been in business for [-] years, and we have never sold fake gold!"

Zhen Qiong handed the gold to the scribe, who smiled gratefully, emptied the bowl where the copper coins were placed before, put the gold nuggets in it, and refilled it with water.Exhaling, he picked up the chopsticks again and gently picked out the piece of gold.

"It's really high! It's so high!" someone shouted.

Among the three bowls, the bowl with real gold had the most water left, which was a bit higher than the bowl with broken silver.Comparing the two, it is self-evident whether the gold bracelet is real or not.

"What a profiteer!" "Take them to the officials!" "Don't let them go!" "Test the jewelry next to his house!"

The crowd suddenly cried out in righteous indignation.At this moment, I saw the shopkeeper rushing out of the store and slapped the guy on the face: "What are you doing?!"

Knocking the little boy to the ground, he humbly made a bow to everyone: "The jewelry that the shop also bought from other places, I'm afraid it's not a scam, it's really not the intention! This guest officer, the shop will pay for it." Your new bracelet, return the silver money, do you think it would be good? There are also two experts who help examine the gold, please sit inside. I am really grateful for this wonderful method..."

What he said was very sweet, but it made the onlookers less angry.The peddler was even more delighted when he heard that he could get a free gold bracelet. How could he say anything wrong?

Zhen Qiong didn't intend to enter the store, she fished out the gold nugget from the water, nodded to the scribe, turned and left.Alas, now he is also someone who can buy two taels of gold at will, what else do he want to do with so much...

Before taking two steps, a voice suddenly came from behind: "The Taoist priest stay!"

Zhen Qiong turned her head and saw the scribe chasing after him, she smiled at him and said, "Thanks to the Taoist priest's trust in me, I borrowed money to save the siege. I should pay my respects next time."

"The density of gold is different from that of copper and silver. It's just a matter of little effort." Zhen Qiong replied casually, not caring about it.

Unexpectedly, when he heard this, the scribe's eyes lit up: "'Density'? This word is very wonderful. Didn't the Taoist priest also read "Sun Tzu's Sutra"? It says in the book that 'every square inch weighs one catty of gold , 14 taels of silver, 12 taels of jade, seven and a half taels of copper, six taels of iron, three taels of stone, and nine and a half taels of lead.' That's why I came up with this method..."

"Huh?" Zhen Qiong was stunned, "Brother Dao, did you make a mistake? The density of gold is [-], silver is [-], and copper is about [-]. According to the equivalent ratio, your number is not very correct, right?"

The person on the opposite side was stunned: "Is this still counted?"

"Haven't you calculated it? Weight divided by volume, isn't it density?" Zhen Qiong was even more speechless.From what I read in the book, I haven't calculated it, but dare to take it out?

The words "weight" and "volume" are a bit weird, but the man understood everything, and Mao Sai suddenly said "ah", "I don't know how to understand it! Taoist priest, would you like to talk about it carefully?"

This is something about Gewuguan, what does it have to do with him?Zhen Qiong said perfunctorily: "It's still not necessary, Brother Dao can do it himself."

This time the scribe heard his address clearly, and laughed: "I'm afraid the Taoist priest has misunderstood, I'm not a Taoist priest, I'm just wearing a swallow suit."

ah?Wearing Taoist clothing but not a Taoist priest?Only then did Zhen Qiong understand why there were so many Taoist priests on the street, and some of them were dressed in disorder.

"Don't worry, Taoist priest. My surname is Shen Kuo, and I work as an editor in the Zhaowen Library. I am definitely not a bad person. I just heard what my friend said, and I seem to know a lot about "density". I wonder if I can discuss it with you?" The one called Shen Kuo The guy was gushing and asked earnestly.

The curiosity and eagerness in his eyes are indeed very familiar to Zhen Qiong.After thinking for a while, Zhen Qiong said: "I'm about to go home, if the official Shen doesn't dislike it, why don't you go to my alchemy room and have a talk?"

Shen Kuo was overjoyed: "Then I will trouble my little friend."

Anping looked at the two of them, his eyes were stunned, why did they hit it off in the blink of an eye?The Taoist priest has never invited anyone to the alchemy room... It's too bad, I have to tell Alang immediately!

The author has something to say: My friends, it is pure friendship to say "sleep on feet" in Song Dynasty!No one will misunderstand.And living in a friend's yard, it must be a eccentric, and there is no need to explain it.But in the Dayi Dynasty where Daoist Zhen lived, the so-called "talking at night by candlelight", "coming hand in hand", and "sleep on feet" have all changed.

So it becomes:

Han Miao's best friend suddenly came from afar and asked him for something.Immediately ask Anping to notify Zhen Qiong, if something goes wrong, the words are not brought, and the friend is still playing cheap, which makes Zhen Qiong angry = the trail that has been soaked for a long time will be angry because of missing an appointment, is this not tempting?flattered

Zhen Qiong→Suddenly a stranger with a better figure than herself appeared, cuddled with Han Daguan, went to a big restaurant to drink, slept together at night and couldn't wake up the next day =? ? ? ! ! !

This kind of misunderstanding belongs to the culture shock that American girls have when they see Chinese girlfriends sticky.To put it bluntly, I still blame someone for not being upright and crooked. XDDD

The literati in the Song Dynasty really liked to wear "Taoist clothes", which were somewhat similar to Taoist robes, but simpler, and belonged to daily clothing.There is also the issue of density. The "Sun Tzu Suan Jing" was written in the Jin Dynasty, and it was originally inaccurate. Later, the changes in weights and measures were not recalculated. Everyone relayed this value, and naturally there were deviations.