golden escape

Fang You and Li Zhijun immediately sat together, looking at the white paper in front of them with densely packed characters.

This piece of paper couldn't help but write the name represented by this line of characters, as well as some information about the character of this name, and it was more detailed, but Fang You understood after seeing the back.

The translation of those African characters into the Chinese language was completed by Gedi in Ajulan in 13 years. This line of characters made Fang You feel a strong atmosphere of Chinese history. It was impossible to carve objects because of the popularity of Africa at that time. It is even more impossible to write such a number that may be the year of the dynasty. This kind of thing can only be brought by Zheng He's voyages to the West in the Ming Dynasty.

Seeing the following, Fang You knew that Ajulan was a dynasty, and its ruling period lasted for 1400 years from 1700 to 300, and its ruling area was present-day Somalia and the vast surrounding areas.

Before, Fang You was a little doubtful that although Nigeria was located close to the sea, it did not agree with Zheng He’s voyage route at all. After seeing the three characters “Somalia”, he finally understood that this wood carving came from Somalia. Yes, presumably the person who sold it to the owner of the woodcarving shop is probably a descendant of Gedi who came from Somalia.

During Zheng He’s seven voyages to the West, he visited the African coast twice. It is located in the area of ​​Mogadishu, Somalia. If the characters on the statue of Guan Gong are really written in Somalia, then it is basically certain that this The first Guan Gong statue is indeed due to Zheng He's voyages to the West to spread Chinese culture.

In addition to these, the bottom part is some information about the sculptor Gedi of this Guan Gong woodcarving. Gedi was a famous woodcarver who was active hundreds of years ago. He has carved countless fine woodcarvings in his life, especially for African tribes. The mysterious patron saint of the statue is even more vividly carved, and was deeply loved by the leaders and people of various African tribes at that time.

It is most famous not for engraving these African things, but by chance, it exchanged some cultures with some people on the big ship from China. Although the languages ​​were different, they each gave each other some books. The illustrations of the characters in the books gave Gedi an opportunity, but he didn’t know Chinese characters, so he couldn’t understand the meaning of these characters at all, and he couldn’t carve a work that satisfied him, which made Gedi unhappy, but he didn’t give up Hope, because he once heard people in the palace say that these Chinese people will come again.

When Zheng He came here for the second time, Gedi found another opportunity to communicate with the Chinese people on a boat, and exchanged some books with the black wood carvings he carved. This time, to Gedi's great joy, Some of these books are actually written in the Arabic language of Islam, perhaps because the Chinese people have been here once and learned that most of the people here are Muslims and use the Arabic language.

In the next period of time, he devoted himself to research, and after thoroughly researching the characters and their meanings in the illustrations in these Chinese books, he devoted [-]% of his energy to carving these Chinese characters.

The carved Chinese characters are almost the same as the illustrations in the book, even worse. Due to the great effort put into it, Gedi died after carving a very small number of Chinese woodcarvings. passed away.

However, the Chinese woodcarvings left behind are all fine works, especially those loyal and brave warrior woodcarvings, each of which is murderous, not only makes the leaders of the major tribes fight for it, but even the king of the dynasty is fighting for it. After the shock, he ordered to take back a few pieces, and he also loved them very much. Therefore, he issued a decree that the Chinese objects carved by Fangedi will be used by the royal court in the future. Anyone who owns them will definitely kill his entire family.

And there are other woodcarving craftsmen who want to learn from Gedi. Unfortunately, the utilitarian objects they carve are very rough, and they don't reflect the spirit of Chinese characters at all. The things they carve are Also no one cares.

Gradually, the Chinese culture transmitted by Zheng He was lost in the war. Since then, no one can carve Chinese objects. Only Gedi's very few woodcarvings prove that Zheng He once spread Chinese culture to the world. land of africa.

Gedi has also become a well-known woodcarving master in Somalia and even in Africa, and is admired by all woodcarving craftsmen.

Fang You and the others slowly raised their heads from the white paper in front of them, with incomparable sighs in their hearts. What Fang You really didn't expect was that this information was extremely detailed. It can be said that it answered his existing questions. All doubts.

As for why Gedi would carve such exquisite Chinese objects, it is just that he studied the carved Chinese characters very thoroughly, and did not understand the benevolent character of Guan Erge, and what he carved was only a person related to Guan. The second brother was just a puppet, and he couldn't have the energy and spirit of the second brother Guan that made ghosts and gods retreat.

What shocked Li Zhijun and others was the popularity of Gedi. According to the data, Gedi's reputation in Somalia and some parts of Africa is almost like the status of a master of calligraphy and painting in Chinese history in the hearts of Chinese people.

The very few Chinese objects that Gedi carved out later became the special objects of the local royal court, just like the dragon robes worn by the Chinese emperors, only the royal family can wear them. They know that this will make Gedi even more The things carved by Di have become extremely precious.

Looking at this Guan Gong woodcarving, their eyes were filled with deep shock. A piece of woodcarving Fang You picked up at random involved so many things. The famous ancient African woodcarving masters, very few woodcarvings, they I have never heard of such news in China. It is conceivable how valuable this wood carving will be. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a priceless treasure.

"Brother Feng, what did this mercenary do before, and why does he know so much about Gedi?" Fang You couldn't help asking with some doubts, recalling the dense and surprising information on it.

If he only knew Gedi's name and some basic information, he wouldn't be so surprised, but now the above information has almost dug out the eighteen generations of Gedi's ancestors.

Feng Wenzheng smiled, "The person who wrote so many words on this piece of paper was a black mercenary named Likalu. When I saw the information on this piece of paper just now, I was also a little surprised, so I asked the military base to The management questioned Likalu, and what Likalu said could explain why he knew so much."

"Likalu was born in a woodcarving family in Somalia. He learned woodcarving since he was a child, and his father often told him the stories of the famous woodcarver Gedi. Gradually, under the narration, he firmly remembered Gedi. A few years ago, a large-scale war broke out in Somalia, and his parents died in the war. He determined to avenge his parents, so he became a freelance mercenary, thinking that one day he could break through in the mercenary world. Become famous, and then lead some people to kill the officer who killed his parents during the war."

"He has not undergone systematic military training, and his combat ability is not particularly high. We accepted him only because when he was a temporary mercenary, he had desperately killed the enemy and made a huge contribution for us. Contribution, here, except for a friend named Abdullah, he has no other friends, and according to what he said before, he and Abdullah thought up that line together, but from the actual situation, It should be something he thought of himself, but he brought one of his best friends along." Feng Wen said with a serious face.

Fang You nodded and looked at the paper with a smile on his face, "After so many changes, when there are benefits, you will still not forget your friends, even if you share the rewards and our advice equally with your friends, this This kind of character is extremely rare. Brothers, when you train Betaman in the future, let him join in from time to time. Likalu helped us find the root of this Guan Gong statue. We must always help him realize his tiny wish of revenge Well, as for his friend, let's see how his character is, and then make a plan."

"Yeah, little brother, you sold us both again with a single word. Let's say it first. We have taken in Betaman as an apprentice. We have already been scolded by the master. We will not accept a second one. What's more, Betaman's pure heart is unmatched by everyone here." Li Zhijun said shaking his head.

Fang You rubbed his forehead, "Eldest brother, I just asked you to give him advice from time to time, and didn't ask you to teach him the whole process. Don't forget who you will hand over to for the rest of your life. I will be responsible for supporting you, but you just sold yourself. "

"No way, I thought I was taking advantage of it, but I didn't expect to trap myself. Second Junior Brother, I'm really sorry that I tricked you in too." Hearing Fang You's words, Li Zhijun's face changed, and he was a little uneasy. Said.

Wang Zijian gave him a blank look and didn't speak, but he was quite relieved in his heart. Before, they fell into self-blame every day because of the teacher's wife. Seeing that the master is fine now, and the senior brother has returned to his previous active personality, his heart can't help but also full of joy. Happiness, and all of this was completely given by the little junior in front of him.

Not to mention mentoring a person, even if they are really accepted as apprentices, they will not refuse.

Looking at the statue of Guan Gong in his hand, a thick smile appeared on Fang You's face. This time, the task of rescuing the master in Africa was successfully completed, and he also directly controlled the Eastern District, discovered the huge diamond mine in the forest, and even got this This piece can be said to be a priceless treasure, and the Guan Gong woodcarving has great historical significance.

On the second day, Fang You did not forget those mercenaries who lent him money, even if it was only two hundred dollars. Since he had promised, he would do it. Apart from these mercenaries, he also specially let Likalu He and his friend Abdullah joined in and gave guidance and teaching together.

He was also with Li Zhijun, Wang Zijian and others, which made the Long Zhan soldiers who were watching from a long distance very envious and jealous, and hated themselves for not having such luck. , I hate myself why I don't have rich knowledge and can recognize the literacy tasks issued.

(To be continued)