RBCT Chapter 1975 West Dog Hill
Chapter 1975 West Dog Hill
Chapter 1975 West Dog Hill
Shangjing, the Song family's living room.
I heard Mr. Song talking about the purpose of that cheap master's purchase of wood.
Ye Yuan couldn't help but admire him.
The person who thought of using golden nanmu to make boxes is indeed a talent.
Because the price of golden nanmu is rising nowadays.
So many people mention golden nanmu.
The first thing that comes to mind is cultural relics.
In fact, golden nanmu is the best material for making furniture in China.
Because the texture of golden nanmu is warm and soft.
Not only is it neither soft nor hard, its wood properties are stable and not easy to crack or deform.
The feel is also very soft.
It is not cold to the touch in winter and not hot to the touch in summer.
At the same time, golden nanmu will also emit an elegant fragrance.
It is refreshing to hear.
And it gets mellower with time.
It is the best material for making furniture.
As for whether it is a waste to use such precious wood to make a dragon and phoenix box?
Then let’s talk about another function of golden nanmu.
The golden nanmu itself exudes a nanmu fragrance.
The wooden boxes and cabinets made from it can be used to store clothes, books, calligraphy and paintings to keep out insects.
Therefore, in ancient times, royal bookcases were all made of golden nanmu.
In modern times, it is because of the price of golden nanmu.
Therefore, few people use such precious wood to make wooden boxes that can only be used for storage.
This also leads to many people forgetting this characteristic of golden nanmu.
If Old Song hadn't mentioned it today, Ye Yuan would have almost forgotten about it.
This thing was originally the material used by the royal family to make wooden boxes.
Seeing Ye Yuan’s suddenly enlightened expression.
Mr. Song laughed and said:
"Got it?
So your price is not high at all.
Do you know why I brought this up with you today?"
Mr. Song had a great time drinking today.
He doesn't act like a future father-in-law at all.
Even his spouse and daughter rolled their eyes at him.
Nor could it stop the old man's desire to speak.
At this time, no matter how ignorant Ye Yuan was, he knew how important it was to be a qualified supporting actor.
So he shook his head and said:
"I don't know!"
"Haha, I knew you wouldn't understand.
I've been fighting with that old guy all my life, but I never thought he would have the nerve to call me and ask me to persuade you to lower the price!
Humph! Who gave him the face?
Xiaoyuan, if you ask me, you don't need that little money. We just don't sell him. Without you, the butcher Zhang, we will lose him.
He may not be able to take on this big order.
You know, that person has been looking for him in the circle for a long time.
Many people are drooling over this list.
But golden nanmu is really rare.
In particular, the other party also specified the golden nanmu from Western Shu.
Isn't this embarrassing?
I didn't expect you to have so many good stuff.
I didn't expect that the old guy knew it.
It seems that the reason he took this order is that he is sure that you are not from the same circle.
I don’t know what’s going on here.”
Mr. Song is finally done drinking.
Say whatever you want.
Even some secrets in the carpenter circle were revealed by him.
Ye Yuan just smiled.
It’s my first time visiting someone as a prospective son-in-law.
What can I say?
It's okay if you just listen.
Fortunately, Mrs. Song is quite reasonable.
He glared at his drunken spouse.
Then he said to Ye Yuan with a pleasant expression:
“Don’t listen to this old guy.
You should do business.
This old guy just can't beat Qu Baimin.
That's why I let you cut off his source of income.
This is extreme, you don’t have to pay attention to him.”
Old Mrs. Song doesn't want her husband to leave a bad impression on her son-in-law.
He quickly explained.
"Who said that? Why can't I beat him?"
When Mr. Song heard what his boss said, he immediately became unhappy.
As a result, it seemed that the old man was about to turn against Song's mother again.
Ye Yuan quickly raised his glass.
"Master, let's go alone.
In my opinion, this is your old craftsmanship!"
At the same time, Ye Yuan pointed his thumb at Old Song.
If I don't change the subject at this time, are I really going to watch the old couple fighting?
"Okay! Let's go together!"
As he spoke, Mr. Song filled the glass with wine again and clinked glasses with Ye Yuan.
Under Ye Yuan's deliberate flattery.
Mr. Song finally got drunk.
Ye Yuan sent the old man back to the bedroom.
Then he smiled at Song Ran embarrassedly.
What he got in return was a big eye roll.
The first time I visited as a son-in-law.
As a result, he drank his father-in-law so much that he fell asleep.
If Zhang Wujin and Zhao Chuan knew about this.
That's enough for them to last at least a year.
"You've drunk so much today, so don't go to Xiaonanshan."
Song Ran reminded Ye Yuan when he saw him off.
"Ok!"
Ye Yuan also knew that his current condition was not suitable for visiting relatives and friends to wish them a happy new year.
So he found a price and returned to the courtyard.
Silent all night.
Ye Yuan and Song Ran agreed to accompany him to visit Grandpa Hao today.
As a result, I received a call from Mu Qiang in the morning.
He wanted to take Song Ran to pay New Year's greetings to several elders in charge of culture.
This also led to when Ye Yuan drove to Xiaonan Mountain.
Ye Yuan was the only one in the car.
"Haha, you're finally here?
I thought you had forgotten about my old man."
As soon as Ye Yuan walked into the gate of Mr. Hao's house, he heard Mr. Hao's hearty voice.
"How is it possible? How could I forget you?"
Ye Yuan said with a laugh.
"You came to Beijing the day before yesterday, and you just came to my place now, and you still say you haven't forgotten?"
Mr. Hao said unhappily.
"Uh... no, did you install a positioning device on me?
Otherwise, how come you know when I come to Beijing?"
Ye Yuan asked in astonishment.
"Do I need to ask for your news? Someone has already told me.
Come and let me see what good stuff you brought me?"
Mr. Hao doesn't have the demeanor of an elder at all.
Just like a child, he began to rummage through the gifts Ye Yuan brought.
Ye Yuan was so confused that he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Oh! Not bad, now your tea-frying skills are pretty good.
It also has an aftertaste, not bad, not bad, your wine is really good.
Even I don't know where you got this recipe.
Wow! 500-year-old ginseng, why are you so generous this time?"
When Mr. Hao saw Ye Yuan’s gift.
There was actually a 500-year-old ginseng.
Also very surprised.
“Hey! It’s the New Year, so we have to bring something different, right?
Otherwise, how can I have the nerve to disturb you, old man."
Ye Yuan said with a chuckle.
He wasn't polite to the old guy either.
He found the precious Dahongpao from Old Hao's house.
Without any instructions from Mr. Hao, he made himself a pot of tea.
Old Hao didn't care about Ye Yuan's actions at all.
Instead, it seems like nothing is strange to him.
This kind of familiarity of Ye Yuan was considered as a tacit acceptance.
"Are you kidding me for my study again?
I don’t know what’s wrong with you, little guy?
At such a young age, he acts like an old man, always going into the study."
Mr. Hao was helpless about Ye Yuan's obsession with his study.
You know, this little guy was like that when he was living at home to recuperate.
In addition to the necessary daily exercise.
He spent the rest of the time alone in the study and refused to come out.
And what surprised Mr. Hao the most was...
This little guy stays in the bath for hours.
Do you really love studying so much?
But when he went to Ye Yuan's house and saw the little guy's study room filled with ancient books.
I can more or less understand what this little guy is thinking.
I'm only mentioning this now to tease him.
In fact, in Mr. Hao's heart, he still admires this little guy who loves to study.
"Hey, have you seen through all this?"
Ye Yuan said without hiding anything.
This time, I came here to look for some more information.
Ever since the clue about Ying Zheng was discovered in the Indian Ocean.
He kept looking for several place names mentioned in the clues.
It's a pity that it was too long ago.
Whether it is going to the university library to look up information.
Even after reading the ancient books at home, Ye Yuan still couldn't get an answer that satisfied him.
So the reason he came here this time was to take a look at what was going on here with Mr. Hao.
Can I find the place names mentioned in that document?
You know, every book here by Mr. Hao is a treasure.
What's even more rare is.
The books he has here are basically thread-bound books, and there are very few modern books.
Especially those on the ground, Ye Yuan was very envious.
If he had not spent so little time here, he would have wanted to copy all the books into his mind.
This time, he was definitely not willing to let go of such a rare opportunity.
Otherwise, there would be no need for him to take out 500-year-old medicine, right?
"You kid..."
Mr. Hao didn't know what to say after being so bluntly addressed by Ye Yuan.
He just pointed at the other person in the air and shook his head with a wry smile.
"Okay, you can, but the time is limited to before 5pm."
Mr. Hao changed his previous playful expression.
His expression became extremely serious.
"Hmm? What's going on? You wouldn't be so stingy, would you?"
Ye Yuan looked at the watch on his wrist.
It's already ten o'clock in the morning.
If you remove the time for meals.
Then the time left for myself is only six hours at most.
Maybe this amount of time is enough for most people.
But I want to find useful information in those vast books.
Obviously these six hours are totally insufficient.
According to his understanding of Mr. Hao.
The old man shouldn't be so stingy.
But why did he set a time limit for himself today?
Seeing Ye Yuan's surprised expression, Old Hao shook his head helplessly.
"You came at the wrong time. Tonight, an important guest will come to my place for recuperation at an undetermined time.
You have to get out of here before he gets here.
Otherwise, it would be quite a hassle for you.
I know you don't like trouble, so I remind you.
If you must stay, that's not impossible.
It's easy to stay, but if you want to leave, it's not up to you.
How is it? Do you want to watch more? "
Old Hao looked at Ye Yuan with a smile.
Ye Yuan was not surprised by what the old man said.
And also know.
The person who can be called an important guest by Mr. Hao must have an extraordinary identity.
And through a few simple words from Mr. Hao.
Ye Yuan analyzed it.
This important guest should stay with Mr. Hao for a while.
And if I really don’t leave before that person comes.
Then I would be under house arrest here.
When you can leave depends entirely on when that important guest leaves.
Ye Yuan didn't want to be placed under house arrest for no reason.
So I could only shake my head readily.
“Okay, I’ll leave before five then.
Didn’t you say you don’t like to take action?
What's wrong now?
Isn't it just bowing down for a few pieces of silver?"
Ye Yuan said jokingly.
"If you have the guts, tell that guy about this!"
Mr. Hao raised his eyebrows and said with a smile.
Ye Yuan could only shut up.
There was no way I could continue with this.
The old and the young already had a tacit understanding.
Soon, four ordinary home-cooked dishes were placed on the table through the joint efforts of the two.
A bottle of special aftertaste in front of each person.
It was that simple, and the two of them started drinking.
"What on earth do you want to find from me, kid?"
After taking a sip of the wine, Mr. Hao asked curiously.
"Nothing much, I just want to find out some place names."
Since Mr. Hao has asked.
Ye Yuan had nothing to hide.
The reason why he was so persistent in finding the place recorded in the information.
The main thing is to enjoy the process of treasure hunting.
He didn't think that the important cave mentioned in the information could bring him much wealth.
It’s not like Ye Yuan hasn’t found a treasure trove before.
Many of them are actually of little value.
The treasure hunting process is what Ye Yuan enjoys the most.
"Tell me about it and see if I, an old man, know the answer."
"Kuba"
Have you heard of it?
After Ye Yuan finished speaking, he looked straight at Old Man Hao.
After hearing the name, the old man frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something.
After a long while, he slowly shook his head.
“No, can you tell me what dynasty it was called?
Maybe because of the different eras, many place names are called differently. "
At this moment, Mr. Hao no longer had the playful expression he had before.
Instead, there was a serious attitude on his face.
"At least before the Warring States Period, the exact date is unclear."
Ye Yuan was very sure that the place names in the data were at least recorded before Qin unified the six kingdoms.
So, how could the place names mentioned in the bamboo slips not be from later times?
"Qin...Baku?...
Now I remember, isn't this Xiquanqiu?"
The old man said with sudden enlightenment.
Ye Yuan didn't expect that Mr. Hao actually knew about this place.
Ye Yuan also knew about the Xiquan Hill that Old Hao mentioned.
That was where Qin Fuzi first lived.
Later, because of his contribution to horse breeding, King Xiao of Zhou divided Qin into land and made it a vassal.
"Where's Kunlinshan?"
Ye Yuan asked excitedly.
“I’m not sure. I thought of Kuba because I have an article about him mentioned in the biography of Qin Fuzi.
As for Kunlin Mountain, I can be sure that I have never heard of it.
The ancient books I have here do not record anything about Kunlin Mountain.
However, there is indeed a hill to the northeast of Xiquan Hill.
I know that it was called Zangruqiu in the Qin Dynasty.
It is said that the prince named it himself, but it is unclear what it was called before. "
Old Hao shook his head. He didn't even ask why Ye Yuan asked these questions.
Ye Yuan also knew that he could not hide his little thoughts from this person.
It’s just that other people don’t care, so there’s no need for me to say no, right?
So, neither of them continued on this topic.
After lunch, the old man and the young man went into the study.
Looking for some clues about Kunlin Mountain in the vast sea of books.
Of course, Mr. Hao has already said that there are no books related to Kunlin Mountain here.
Therefore, their purpose is to provide relevant introduction to Xiquanqiu.
See if you can find any clues about Kunlin Mountain.