Chapter 304 Neighbors and Hidden Grain [2]
Qin Xiaomi looked puzzled and asked: "Dongmowen? What is that?"
Beside the middle-aged man, that one The little boy in his early ten years asked: "Sister, are you a foreigner?"
This is a border city, so most locals know that Dongmo is a neighboring country of the Wei Dynasty.
Qin Xiaomi nodded: "Well, my family fled from Zhongyuan Prefecture and just settled down at the beginning of the year."
The little boy was stunned for a moment, his eyes were red, he hugged the book and bent down to salute: "I'm sorry, I didn't know you were fleeing from the wilderness... Once you settle down, you will be from Dongming Mansion!"
Then he told Qin Xiaomi about Dongmo: "Tianmang Mansion is the Dongmo in the past. It’s a big country, adjacent to our Northeastern state, but it’s much colder than here. We have to wear coats for half the year, and the vegetables can’t grow.”
“These are like earthworms. The long characters are Dongmo characters. The Dongmo people look different from us. They have brow bones. Tall, with deep eye sockets, white skin, lighter eyes and hair..."
Qin Xiaomi praised him: "You know so much at such a young age, it's really amazing...you are Have you ever seen a Dongmo person?”
The little boy was praised and proud. He raised his chin and said: "I haven't seen it before, but my father has seen Dongmo people. My father has been to Tianmangfu Pass Market, and Dongmo people will come to the market to exchange things with us. These books are from I got it from the Guan Pass Market in Tianmangfu, and my dad wants to help translate it.”
This time, even Grandpa Qin was shocked and looked at the middle-aged man: "Sir, you can also translate and write Dongmo script? That's really a great talent."
The man smiled slightly and said: "Uncle, you are serious. , I just understand a little bit.”
Do you understand a little bit?
As we all know, anyone who knows something is proficient.
While talking, Manager Peng also came over. Seeing the man, he breathed a sigh of relief and said to everyone in the Qin family: "This is Mo Xiucai. He lives in House No. 4 and is a teacher at Xiaosong Academy. Sir, not only is he good-tempered, but he can also translate and write Dongmo script.”
"He is actually a scholar. This old man has eyesight but does not recognize Taishan. I am rude." Grandpa Qin saluted Mo Xiucai.
Mo Xiucai hurriedly avoided it and said with a smile: "Uncle, there is no need to be polite."
His son Mo Xiaohu looked at Qin Xiaomi and asked expectantly: "Sister, what are you doing? Are you here to see the Tan family’s house? Are we going to be neighbors?”
Qin Xiaomi said with a smile. "I bought the house, but my family lives in a village in the countryside and will not move to Fucheng for the time being."
"I don't live in the city." Mo Xiaohu was disappointed, but quickly said: " It’s okay, the house has been bought anyway, my sister’s house will definitely come again, and we can meet each other then.”
Mo Xiaohu was very happy and kept talking to Qin Xiaomi.
However, Mo Xiucai was very measured and reported each other's family status. After rejecting the compensation offered by Grandpa Qin, he took his son and went home with the book in his arms.
Grandpa Qin sighed: "Our family is lucky to have such reasonable neighbors."
If you encounter bad neighbors, don't even think about having an easy life.
Second Uncle Qin said, "Dad, how can anyone decide whether he is good or bad just after meeting him? What if he is a hypocrite?"
After hearing this, Qin Xiaomi nodded in agreement... Uncle Cheap is right, whether it is good or bad, you have to get along with him for a long time to know.
But Manager Peng Da said: "The Qin family can rest assured. The Mo family has lived in Dongming Mansion for five generations. Although their ancestors were merchants, they are now a family of farmers and students. Mo Xiucai married Yun, and Yun The family has an embroidery shop on Embroidery Street, and the family still has ancestral embroidery skills. Mo Xiucai's maternal grandfather's family is a landlord in the suburbs of the city. A man who breaks the law will never give up My daughter is truly an innocent person from the three clans."
"Then this family is indeed very innocent," Qin Xiaomi said, and then asked: "Does Manager Peng know where there is Dongmo in the city? Books for sale?"
Manager Peng Da was surprised and asked: "Qin Xiaodong wants to buy Dongmo books?" Qin Xiaomi nodded: "Well, I'm a little curious."
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This place is close to Dongmo, and many scholars from prominent families also buy Dongmo books and learn Dongmo literature in order to prepare for the imperial examination. Therefore, there are bookstores in the city selling Dongmo books.
General Manager Peng Da said: "They are sold in official bookstores on the main street of Yamen. But they are more expensive. Qin Xiaodong can just buy one or two copies and go back to read them."
After all. Without the scientific examination, the Qin family would not be able to make a living in the Guan Pass Market. There is no need to spend a lot of money to buy this Dongmo book.
Second Uncle Qin complained: "Why buy this useless thing? You know how to waste money!"
"Oh, it's none of your business if I spend my money!" Qin Xiaomi gave him a roll of his eyes and said, "If you don't go to Wu Ze Medicine Store, then lunch will be all gone."
After hearing this, Second Uncle Qin and Second Aunt Qin ran away in a hurry, not forgetting to say: "Father, we can only eat half of the banquet after we return to the inn!"
Manager Peng heard this. He shook his head, thinking only about eating, drinking and taking advantage all day long. It was really unlucky for Qin Xiaodong to have such an uncle and aunt in his stall.
"Qin Xiaodong, if there is any problem with the house, just come to Yahang and see me." Manager Peng was very busy and did not stay any longer, saying goodbye and leaving.
"General Manager Peng, go slowly." After seeing General Manager Peng off, Qin Xiaomi returned to the house with Grandpa Qin, Jiang Dalang and the others.
The Tan family's concierge was already packing his things. Seeing that the Qin family's ancestors and grandsons were back, he came over and said, "Mr. Qin, the house has been fully paid, so I won't stay any longer. But I will stay at the carriage shop in the east of the city. After five days, if there is any problem in the house, I will be there at your call. In five days, I will go back to the Tan family in the capital to report to the master's family. After all, it is almost the New Year."
"Okay, we remember it, thank you for your hard work." Grandpa Qin gave the Tan family's concierge a reward of half a tael of silver.
Seeing this, the porter of the Tan family smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Qin, for the reward."
The porter took out another booklet and gave it to the Qin family: "This is the list of each family on Qiming Street. It was given to the new owner of the house by the Tan family, as a sign of good luck."
"Thank you very much." Grandpa Qin was overjoyed and took the book. With this book, his family will know who their neighbors are. .
After the concierge finished his errands, he took one last look at the house, turned around and left with his baggage on his back.
Grandpa Qin looked at the huge house and felt a little embarrassed: "Xiaomi, the concierge is gone. We have to find someone to guard the house tonight. It's too big. If you don't guard it, what will you do if it is turned into a den of thieves?" If something bad happens, our family will be affected.”
Qin Xiaomi said: "Let Zhu Liushi's family come to watch the night. Our master's family will not come to stay first."
"Sure." Grandpa Qin agreed. He and Qin Xiaomi stayed here and let Jiang Dalang and the others Drive back to the inn and bring all the servants with you.
"Hey, I'll go back right now." Jiang Dalang drove back to the inn. Half an hour later, he came back with his servants with lunch.
"Xiaomi, Grandpa Qin, it's time to eat. The meat buns are still warm." Jiang Dalang entered the concierge carrying a food box, took out several plates of buns, and placed them on the table.
Qin Xiaomi picked up the bun and took a bite. It tasted pretty good, quite fresh. It should be made from fresh pork that had not been slaughtered for a long time. He asked Jiang Dalang again: "Have you eaten it?"
Jiang Dalang smiled. : "Not yet, I'll eat with you."
Su Su said that a family must eat together, otherwise it is not a family.
After Qin Xiaomi ate three steamed buns, he went to arrange for people: "Go to each house to search three times, and beat the floor tiles. If the sound is wrong, it proves that there may be hidden grates under the floor tiles, and you must report it immediately. ”