Elaborate on the world of mortals

Chapter 19
Afterwards, dining halls, dormitories and other places are relatively simple. After all, in Wu Minggao’s view, the most important thing is the library, but in Yi Shuyuan, it’s like a tourist attraction. It is rich beyond Yi Shuyuan's imagination.

From Yi Shuyuan's point of view, it seemed that the master book was not too busy. Wu Minggao took him around for a long time, and then brought Yi Shuyuan back to the library again, and began to explain some rough details of the editing requirements.

In fact, there is not much content, just imitate the form of the previous county annals, and it is not a copy of all the previous county annals. In theory, it only needs to be revised for 20 years.

But the content involved in the work is not limited to the library, and may also need to walk around the county, and even borrow some files. It can be said that it is not as troublesome as Yi Shuyuan thought, and it is more troublesome than he thought.

When it was almost finished, Wu Minggao asked Yi Shuyuan to familiarize himself with the familiar environment. When Yi Shuyuan heard the words, he would first look at the bookshelves, and then try the desks and chairs, but sometimes he would look up at the door, thinking that this Why hasn't the master left yet?

Of course, he didn't leave because he had something to do. Wu Minggao, who was standing by the side, couldn't bear it anymore, so he raised his mouth a little coyly.

"Mr. Yi, the poem you wrote last time was almost missing something."

Yi Shuyuan put down a book in his hand and looked at the master book.

"I don't know what Master Wu is referring to?"

Wu Minggao smiled.

"Mr. has not signed yet!"

Yi Shuyuan's mind suddenly cleared up, and he patted his head and said.

"Yes, yes, but I don't have an engraved seal yet, and I'm afraid it won't work if I don't have a seal for the signature. I'll make a seal after a while, and then make up the signature for my lord!"

"Then I'm relieved. Oh, Mr. Yi, let's get acquainted here first. I won't go to the restaurant for lunch today. I have already ordered lunch at the Tongxin Building, which is a welcome for Mr. Yi!"

"Thank you sir!"

Everyone has done this, how can Yi Shuyuan be ignorant, of course he agreed, and he really wanted to try the dishes of Tongxinlou.

"Then I'll deal with official business first, and I'll send someone to invite me before noon!"

After Wu Minggao finished speaking, he and Yi Shuyuan saluted each other, and then left with a smile.

Yi Shuyuan, who stayed in the library, sweated secretly. Although he knew that the master was being polite and respectful, it somehow made him feel something about the officialdom, which was really troublesome.

With no one to disturb him, Yi Shuyuan took a few old county annals and sat down to read them as if they were novels.

Yuanjiang County said it was big or small, and of course there were many things recorded in the county annals. Yi Shuyuan thought that there were not many interesting things, and thought that most of them were repairing certain buildings and repairing such-and-such facilities such as dams. , what decree was promulgated, etc.

But after reading it, I realized that the county annals are actually very valuable books. Just looking at the title pages of a few booklets, you can understand that the county annals cover history, geography, customs, characters, culture and education, products, climate, etc. In terms of content, it can be regarded as a comprehensive summary of the county where it is located every ten or twenty years.

Of course, interesting things will also be recorded, for example, Yi Shuyuan turned the pages and saw his own name.

"Hey, that's kind of ironic"

It is recorded in the county annals that more than 40 years ago, a child prodigy was born in Yuanjiang County. He was able to write at the age of four and was able to write at the age of six, and he had a photographic memory.

"Ok?"

After turning over his own part and a few pages later, Yi Shuyuan suddenly made a sound of surprise.

"The villagers got lost in the mountains and couldn't get out for a long time. Fortunately, the mountain god helped them out of trouble."

The mountain god recorded in the county annals appeared in the form of a woodcutter. Yi Shuyuan rubbed his smooth chin, and tilted his head to think of a person. The possibility of the woodcutter being a mountain god has greatly increased. No, he is !
No, I have to go for a walk in the mountains after a while!
Yi Shuyuan flipped through it little by little, and before he knew it, many books had been spread out on the table.

An official came in a hurry, but slowed down when he reached the entrance of the library. The Confucian scholar in the room was quietly flipping through the books, and the entire spacious desk could hardly fit. This Mr. Yi is so hardworking!
"Mr. Yi."

Yi Shuyuan raised his head to look at the door, and the official hurriedly opened his mouth.

"Master Master asked me to invite you over, saying that we are going to Tongxin Building together."

"Okay, it's work!"

Yi Shuyuan got up quickly, he was already hungry.
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Outside the Tongxin Building, Wu Minggao and Yi Shuyuan walked together, talking while walking, obviously having a good conversation, the shop assistants outside the building hurried forward to greet them courteously.

"It's Mr. Wu, please come in quickly! Shopkeeper, Mr. Wu is here—"

Wu Minggao raised his hand with a smile, and led Yi Shuyuan into the building. Suddenly, the voices that could be heard outside became more lively.

The shopkeeper quickly brushed up on the sense of presence.

"Master Wu, the private seat upstairs is ready, so let the back chef serve the food?"

"Mr. Yi, do you want to drink tea first or serve directly?"

Wu Minggao smiled and asked Yi Shuyuan a question, but Yi Shuyuan really didn't want to be too troublesome. He thought the Confucian scholar's chic aspect was good, and he couldn't learn the pedantic rules, so he directly admitted with a wry smile.

"Hungry in the stomach, my lord, let's just eat."

Wu Minggao was slightly surprised, but still nodded with a smile, and even introduced Yi Shuyuan under the curious eyes of the shopkeeper.

"This is Mr. Yi."

"Oh, Mr. Yi!"

The shopkeeper saluted, and Yi Shuyuan could only return the salute. Can we eat?
After the formalities were over, I finally went upstairs and sat in the private seat by the window. I could see the school and half of the county government on the left, and the most prosperous street in Yuanjiang County on the right.

Braised river fish in braised sauce, stewed pork ribs in clear water, stewed offal and braised radish.
A series of delicious and fragrant meals were also served one after another. Just smelling the smell made Yi Shuyuan hungry. This is really hard food for him now!
"Mr. Yi, we all have official duties, so it's inconvenient to drink alcohol during the day. Wu uses tea instead of wine, which can be regarded as cleaning up the dust for Mister!"

"Thank you sir!"

Wu Minggao raised his teacup and drank with Yi Shuyuan who was also toasting, but Yi Shuyuan put down the teacup and saw that the other party was still pouring tea, so he grabbed the chopsticks and said with a wry smile.

"My lord, if you fill too much water, you won't be able to hold the food. Mr. Yi is really hungry!"

"Well, let's eat, sir."

"Row!"

Just waiting for your words, after Yi Shuyuan finished speaking, he put down his chopsticks and put a large piece of pork ribs in his mouth. Suddenly, he felt the salty aroma hit his taste buds, and couldn't help but want to crush the bones, and then tried again. Try the stewed fish in soy sauce, while squeezing out the fine bones with your tongue, the fresh fish is already flowing freely in your mouth.

Yi Shuyuan's movements are not vulgar, but the speed of chopsticks is really not slow, and he admires while eating.

"It's delicious!"

Wu Minggao looked at Yi Shuyuan in astonishment, but seeing that his movements were natural and his expression stretched, he was really moved by the food, so he couldn't help smiling.

"Mr. Yi is innocent and free, no wonder he can write that kind of calligraphy!"

"Master Wu, don't be so polite. If you don't eat Yi, you will finish eating."

Yi Shuyuan was relaxed while eating delicious food, and Wu Minggao was not at all displeased with what he said, as if he understood Mr. Yi's true temperament.

"Okay, Mr. Wu is here to try it too. Well, today's braised fish is especially delicious!"

The two no longer stick to their status and etiquette, and started eating and drinking together.

Seeing this scene, the restaurant staff who came over to refill the rice and tea were secretly dumbfounded. They had never seen Mr. Wu eat so freely, and today the two of them ate several bowls of rice alone.

At the end of the meal, Yi Shuyuan was extremely satisfied, and Wu Minggao also felt very comfortable.

On the way back, the chat between the two was obviously more natural, at least in Yi Shuyuan's view, it was no longer too rigid, too respectful, and no longer so tiring.

When Yi Shuyuan returned to the library, Wu Minggao also returned to his official case in a good mood, rubbing his satisfied stomach, he hadn't felt so comfortable for a long time.

If Wu Minggao respected Yi Shuyuan before because of the other party's calligraphy and knowledge, then now he really wants to make a deal with Yi Shuyuan. In order to seek calligraphy, but really be a friend!

In other words, that fresh and natural feeling is also a longing in Wu Minggao's heart.

(End of this chapter)