Chapter 172 Kong Xiu is Dead
The terrible thing about knowledge is that he can turn a gangster into a formidable moral scholar in an instant.
After Kong Xiu put on that green shirt and simply tied a bun on the top of his head, coupled with his clumsy face and standard red and phoenix eyes, no one could compare him to The libertine who slept with many prostitutes last night was associated with him.
His palms are big, and his fingers are slender and white. Especially when he grabs a paintbrush with these hands, he can charm a group of people.
Especially those prostitutes who already had skin-to-skin contact were fascinated by it.
"When I look at the faint green hills, there must be streams surging there, clear springs sounding on the stone slabs, and where the fallen leaves are falling, that is the destination of my soul..."
Kong Xiu, who turned a blind eye to beauty, quickly drew on the drawing paper a green mountain, a flowing spring, and a skinny scholar lying on the stone slab overflowing with clear water, as if he was sleeping peacefully. Already dead..."
The fatigue caused by last night's madness fell on Kong Xiu's face now, but it turned into loneliness, deep loneliness.
"Just here Yesterday, I sold my soul to the rich and powerful in exchange for what I wanted. Without my soul, I am like a person without clothes. Whether it is magnanimity or shame, it has nothing to do with me.
I am just a passer-by in this world, a passer-by in life like a mayfly.
My body stinks, but my soul is fragrant. "
Kong Xiu whispered, and drew two butterflies on the shoulders of the poor prince on the drawing paper. One landed on him for a long time and refused to leave, and the other flew in the air. It’s like looking for the place where the fragrance is densest.
“Young Master doesn’t stink at all. ”
A prostitute with big eyes buried her head in Kong Xiu’s shoulder and neck, took a deep breath, and said with a sweet smile.
Kong Xiu looked into his arms. The prostitute, who looked to be only fifteen or sixteen years old, kissed her gently on her red lips and said, "This painting is for you..." As she spoke, she hugged her. All the prostitutes present smiled and left.
Xiao Qing was already impatient with the two donkeys, and the donkeys were also impatient. One of them put his head behind the donkey’s butt diligently.
Today they are going to Yushan City.
“If you two young masters want to go to Yushan City, why not take the train. , Riding a donkey to Yushan City will make people laugh, but the younger one can help you buy train tickets. ”
The flattering smile of the turtle slave can easily make people want to slap him.
Although Xiao Qing knew that this guy was coveting his donkey, he still Accepting this disguised blackmail, even though he had been a boy under his clan uncle for eight years, he never thought that he was inferior to others.
At some point,He is even proud of who he is.
The two donkeys exchanged two train tickets to Yushan. Although it was a bit of a loss, Kong Xiu was still shocked by the grand scene after entering the train station.
Whether it was the tall painted dome of the train station or the groaning and gasping train lying on the railway, they all gave him a different feeling.
"Is this the product of the ultimate development of Gewu?"
The luxurious train station cannot arouse Xiao Qing's admiration, but the panting steel monster lying on the railway, It still gave Xiao Qing an almost soul-crushing feeling.
“No, this is just the beginning of the investigation of things. It is a monster that Yun Zhao evolved from a big teapot. However, it is this monster that has created miracles that are beyond the reach of human beings.
With this proof, anyone who underestimates mathematics, arithmetic, geometries, geometry, and chemistry will eventually be trampled under their feet by these knowledges, and will never be able to stand up again."
"I like geometries."
"No, you can't like Gewu. You should like "Political Economics" founded by Yun Zhao. You must also like "Law", "Sociology", and even "Business". ”
“I also like arithmetic, geometry, and chemistry.”
“You have no right to like these things. Your father didn’t send you to my school because he wanted you to come.” Be a...er...scientist."
The master and apprentice walked through the bustling train station square and entered the tall train station waiting hall, waiting for a man wearing black top and bottom clothes. After blowing a whistle, we followed the instructions on the train ticket and entered the platform.
The train is right in front of you. It is dark and exudes a strong smell of grease. The white air it spits out turns into waves of fine mist and falls on people's bodies. It is not hot. Refreshing and cool.
"Master, this is the train!"
Kong Xiu looked at the excited Xiaoqing and nodded: "Yes, this is the legendary train."
"Can he really travel a thousand miles a day and eight hundred miles a night?"
"Of course, as long as there is a railway specially laid for him, he can!"
Together The people watching the train were definitely not just Kong Xiu and his grandson. Many more people looked at the living steel monster in front of them in horror, and made all kinds of strange and admiring sounds from their mouths.
The train driver sitting on the locomotive was already used to this. He took a big sip of strong tea from a very delicate-looking can bottle, and then blew the whistle to urge these people. Those who have seen the world, hurry up and get on the bus, the departure time is almost here.
“Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo]s sterns. He got up and rode on the clan master, looking around in horror. He had never heard such a loud sound at close range.
However, compared with others, he is pretty goodThey were calm. Some people were so frightened that they cried for their fathers and mothers, and some were so unbearable that they even peed.
Kong Xiu was very calm, holding Xiaoqing in his arms and looking at the panicked crowd with an ugly expression on his face.
"This is a show of force!"
Kong Xiu gritted his teeth.
Fortunately, Xiaoqing calmed down quickly, jumped off the clan master, stared at the locomotive for a while, and was dragged by the clan master to find the fire on the train ticket. Car number, got on the train, found his seat and sat down.
The train started moving very quickly, very smoothly, and not many bumps were felt.
Sitting opposite Kong Xiu was a young black-robed missionary. Now, the black-robed missionary looked at the trees running backwards outside the window in horror while crossing himself on his chest.
"Sir, are you a Jesuit missionary?"
A well-spoken Latin sentence rang in Nan Huairen's ears.
Nan Huairen looked for the source of the sound in surprise, and finally locked his eyes on Kong Xiu, who was smiling at him.
“Sir, you can speak Latin. This makes me so happy. Please say a few more words. You know how happy this is for a wanderer who has left his hometown. "
Nan Huairen spoke fluently in Beijing dialect.
"There is a Temple of Light on Jade Mountain. Are you a monk in this temple?"
Kong Xiu continued to use Latin.
Nan Huairen continued to make the sign of the cross on his chest and said: "Yes, I came to Father Tang Ruowang to be a trainee priest. Sir, are you a doctor from Yushan Academy?
I heard that Yushan Academy has a teacher who specializes in teaching Latin. Did you learn Latin from Father Tang Ruowang?" Kong Xiu shook his head and said: "No, I am not from Yushan Academy. I learned from Father Maldini, who lived in my house for two years." After hearing Maldini's name, Nan Huairen's eyes immediately opened wide and he pulled Kong excitedly. Xiu's hand said: "My Christ, I was also brought here from Italy by Father Maldini. This must be the appearance of the Holy Son for us to meet."
Kong Xiu said with a smile: "Come on Are there many missionaries in the Ming Dynasty?"
Nan Huairen said excitedly: "This is a civilized place, and it must be a place blessed by Christ. It has a large population and the people are charitable, which is the best. Missionary land.
How can we, followers of Christ, not spread the glory of Christ on this fertile land?”
Kong Xiu said with a smile. I hope you can get what you wish for."
Nan Huairen also said with a smile: "With Christ, you will definitely get what you wish for."
An hour later, the train stopped at Yushan City Railway Station.
Kong Xiu said goodbye to Nan Huairen politely, and walked directly to a black carriage under the leadership of a servant in green.
Yun Qi stood beside the carriage,He respectfully invited Kong Xiu and others to get in the car.
There are almost no carriages that can go directly to the platform. As long as they appear once, they will be greeted by big shots. Nan Huairen’s destination is Yushan Station, so he needs to change trains to continue his journey.
He stood on the platform and watched with his own eyes the two of Kong Xiu being picked up by the carriage, and was very emotional.
"This must be a noble lord."
In the Yun family's inner house, Yun Zhao was still lying on a recliner, and Yun Guan was sitting on his belly. , the father and daughter winked and chatted, while Qian Duoduo walked impatiently in front of the window.
"You should rest assured that Kong Xiu is here to be a slave for our family this time."
Yun Zhao spat out Yun Gu's hand from his mouth and saw Qian Duoduo was so anxious. , and spoke to comfort her.
"Are you sure that Kong Xiu won't put on airs when he comes to our house this time?"
"No, Kong Xiu has already regarded himself as a dead person."
< p>"In that case, why was he still so arrogant when he talked to Lingshan earlier?"Yun Zhao curled his lips and smiled: "Where did you hear the arrogance? Why, Lingshan and I People only heard endless pleading from his mouth?"
"Pleading?"
"Yes, it is pleading. This is also the case with Lingshan, who has always been sharp-tongued. The reason for his general knowledge and his words made it clear about Kong's situation and his own use.
The reason why he said it so clearly was because he was worried about us. There will be other worries.
Kong Xiu is right, this is the last chance for their Kong family. If this opportunity is missed, the Kong family will decline rapidly. ”
< p>"Is he really qualified to teach Xian'er?"Yun Zhao sighed, kissed his daughter and said: "Don't worry about this, this Kong Xiu is a rare scholar who has learned both Chinese and Western knowledge. Scholar! ”