Above the Qinhuai painting boat, you Jiangnan literati talk about things, write poems, watch dances and listen to songs ... it's really fun. After drinking well, your own red people (red people sleep with you, while Qing people just play the piano and sing) will help them into the sweet boudoir and have a good time with them.
Yu Guozhen, a few travelers, and a few idle people who join in the fun, as second-class guests, have no such handsome and romantic treatment-although you should be able to get a girl if you are willing to pay for it yourself. But the problem is that today's Qinhuai River is really full of talents. In the face of so many charming scholars, your business is extremely hot, and the brothel is estimated to be full. Even if ordinary people are willing to pay a lot of money, they can't see any celebrities ... so, they have a good look after eating.
When Yu Guozhen led the team down from the original painting, the sun had already set, and he stood on the stone embankment by the river and looked out. I saw the ten-mile Qinhuai River in the twilight, with colorful ribbons flying, light boats like forests, wine scents on both sides, arch bridges and golden pagodas, the original painting of Ling Bo, the sound of plasma lights ... On the riverside bluestone street, there were both square towels and Confucian scholars swimming and debating together. There are also some sedan chairs of Miss Butler, wandering by the river. A little gauze curtain is lifted from the inside from time to time, revealing Sandy's jade hand and a small half of a delicate pink face. ...
On the river surface where the lights are reflected and the water waves are rippling, the exquisite primitive boat is covered with silk and bamboo, singing and laughing ... There are countless girls everywhere, singing and dancing in the terrace or river room of the original boat, revealing a touch of white skin from time to time. This is really my opinion. ...
-This is Nanjing in the late Ming Dynasty, the most splendid place in the south of the Yangtze River. "Three mountains and three treasures are connected to the economy, and Hongwu Chaoyang will be peaceful." For thousands of years, celebrities have gathered together and poems have been romantic. For hundreds of years, Jiangnan has been prosperous and outstanding, and half of the wealth and heritage accumulated all over the world have gathered here. Unlike Beijing, it does not have to face the danger of foreign invaders, so it has created the pride of this city in the world, just like a prosperous dream!
Regrettably, the e-Chinese dream in troubled times is false after all, and will eventually turn into a wisp of smoke in the war.
Whether it was the Shanghai Shili Yangchang in the Republic of China or the Nanjing Shili Qinhuai in the late Ming Dynasty, the final fate was the same.
"... the seven strings are elegant and tapping; Shili Qinhuai, Yushu Luo Yan; Romantic, poetic and harmonious; It's like the water flies in the blink of an eye, and I'm drunk in a night's dream ... Alas, I'm afraid I won't see such a lively song and dance scene for days! If you want to investigate, you must hurry! "
At sunset, while holding the willow trees on the river bank, Yu Guozhen sighed to several old professors around him, "... what about the photos and videos of various scenic spots in Nanjing?" How many places have you never been to the forty-eight scenic spots in Jinling? "
"... well, I've seen almost all the places except the Forbidden City in Nanjing because the new king can't get in. "
An old professor of archaeology replied, "... in fact, many of the so-called forty-eight sights in Jinling are far-fetched." For example, the so-called Wuyi Lane in the Ming Dynasty is actually just an ordinary family. The old houses in the Eastern Jin Dynasty have long since disappeared (Nanjing was almost completely abandoned in the Tang Dynasty, just like the ancient Mayan city), and there is really nothing to see. There is also a flat embankment on Xuanwu Lake to view the lake. In fact, the scenery is exactly the same as that of Nanjing in the modern world. Xuanwu Lake and Taiping Dike. There is really no need to make a special trip to see it at the end of the Ming dynasty ... In short, just like our tourism industry at that time, it is a scene to make a stunt, and we have to come up with a good number. In fact, there is nothing to see ... "
"... haha, if we all follow your idea of finding fault everywhere, where are the scenic spots worth seeing in this world? "
Yu Guozhen shook his head and smiled. "... don't be too harsh! Try to see more before all this disappears in the war! "
Generally speaking, although this day was despised and indifferent by scholars in the south of the Yangtze River, travelers were in a good mood. After all, I have seen so many antique real street scenes in the late Ming Dynasty. In which studios and theme parks have I experienced that feeling? Wonderful atmosphere. As for the attitude of Jiangnan scholars, they are generally more tolerant of those who are about to fall into disaster or even have a bad end.
However, when they came to the Sanjin house rented in Nanjing, they found that there were already two uninvited guests waiting inside.
—— Sitting cross-legged in a chair, some students had "envy, jealousy and hate" written all over their faces, and Guo Zhengwei was also black-faced.
In this antique place with carved beams and swaying lights, the air seems to be filled with an atmosphere called "condemnation".
"... ahem! Dear professors and comrades, speaking of which, your world is also full of children and grandchildren, and you will soon receive your retirement salary! Why are you still so diligent in running to Shili Qinhuai these two days? "Guo political commissar gave a dry cough and said," How ... pay attention to the influence! "
Although Guo's political commissar said it with the best of words, the professors of history and archaeology did not agree-how can we investigate the folk culture of this era that came to Jiangnan in the late Ming Dynasty without visiting brothels? Besides, at this moment in the late Ming Dynasty, the older the people, the more they like visiting brothels!
-Jiangnan land has always been rich in culture and lacking in martial arts. According to the traditional custom of China, the gathering of literati in the Han and Tang Dynasties was mostly in pubs. For example, while drinking, Li Bai shouted, "How can the water of the Yellow River move to the sky and rush into the sea without returning?" ... As for the gathering of literati in Ming and Qing Dynasties, most of them would choose a brothel painting boat, from the old man with a white head to the child with a yellow mouth, all of which were a very elegant pastime, similar to going to a star concert in later generations-many of them were due to lack of money.
Just like the idol stars of later generations, those first-class prostitutes are invited to numerous parties and banquets every year, large and small. In order to take advantage of their fame, just like the stars are invited to attend the opening ceremony, book signing and so on. Moreover, they can also promote their reputation by attending the grand event, which will benefit both sides. In addition, in the absence of newspapers and magazines, brothel was also a very important information circulation center at that time. If ordinary people want to know the latest poems, songs and gossip, the most convenient way is to ask in the brothel.
Moreover, judging from the grade and classification of brothels, the more upscale brothels these days, the older the customers, the bigger the rules. As soon as they enter the door, they will sing vows, burn incense, play the piano, couplets, poems and songs, etc. Those who know understand that this is a pre-mating ceremony, and those who don't may think it is a courtesy to meet the emperor ... Although these steps are confusing, they are very suitable for those who do it.
Famous literary and political giants like Qian, Xia and Ruan Dacheng all like to hang around brothels all over the world. If any girl catches their attention and writes a poem casually, then this girl will immediately be a carp crossing the dragon gate, and her value will soar by a hundredfold. Therefore, in this social background, the market rules of brothels all over the south of the Yangtze River are naturally "cowardice in bed, no Ding Bai at first night". There is also an unwritten rule. Generally, if a high-end brothel wants to open, the first thing to do is definitely not to decorate, but to ask the master to write an invitation at the first time, and then respectfully send it to the mansion of the bosses and invite them to come and join us ... If it is put in modern society, it is equivalent to looking for Mo Yan and Zheng as soon as a high-end nightclub opens!
In short, after witnessing the romantic demeanor of the old ladies in the Ming Dynasty, the old professors here have already lost their lower limit, their moral integrity has been shattered, and the three views have been destroyed to pieces. There is no psychological pressure to go to brothels to tease little girls anymore. ...
Hmm? Are you old and weak, and your lower body is not strong enough? It doesn't matter, we are all modern people, so we have oil and Viagra to help! Even with those drugs, it doesn't matter ... ahem, but if a man doesn't have that dream, what's the difference between life and salted fish?
Therefore, you professors and comrades have turned a deaf ear to Guo's political commissar's preaching ... As for Miss stable boy, she is still drunk!
And Wang Qiu doesn't care much about these old people who lack moral integrity. As a tough passer, he thinks he is very restrained in feminine taste. He has slept with two women (Marikawa Shizuka and Nan Lixiang) and may eat two silver-haired girls in the future (Hansel and Gretel are being raised), so he feels that he has no position to criticize these playboy professors.
But he was deeply surprised by the ability of these old people to squander public funds-spending money can catch up with gamblers going to Macau.
"... Comrade Yu Guozhen, Comrade stable boy, and these professors and comrades, could you please explain to me the expenses of traveling from Guangzhou to Jiangnan before, leaving aside? The question is, now that you have only been in Nanjing for a few days, why did you spend the whole 15200 silver on the investigation? ! Even if you go to Qinhuai River to listen to music and drink Huasan under the banner of "investigating folk customs", you can't squander public funds like this. Or, you took the organization's public funds to raise a woman, and everyone found a famous prostitute to redeem it? "
"... no! We have been in Nanjing for less than half a month, and the names of those famous prostitutes on the Qinhuai River have not been recognized yet! "
"... how is that possible? We are not from this world, and no matter how extravagant we are, we will not raise famous prostitutes in the late Ming Dynasty. "
"... you can eat whatever you want, but you can't talk nonsense! Lao Guo, we shouldn't be hostile, right? Do you want me to go back and be killed by my wife? "
"... I'm not acclimatized. I've been vomiting and diarrhea in the past two days. I haven't even been to Qinhuai River, so I heard Liu Jingting tell a story once! "
"... I've been investigating several markets in Nanjing these days, just buying some groceries casually! Well, there are a few small antiques. "
For Wang Qiu's questioning, the old professors are already yelling. "... the expenses have been included these days. You can check the accounts yourself! "
Moments later, in the face of books presented by old professors of history and archaeology, Wang Qiu and Guo Zhengwei's expressions became more and more strange.
"... this number on the ledger looks a lot like that. But ... does one stone of brown rice in Nanjing cost twelve taels of silver? It costs twenty-five taels for everyone to listen to storytelling once? Your house costs 720 a month? Are you kidding? ! Please don't fool my IQ! "
Wang Qiu rolled his eyes angrily and glanced at the old professor contemptuously, thinking that these hypocritical old men really know people but don't know their faces. "... I know it is very hard work to travel long distances among a group of disguised intellectuals. Of course, the relevant departments will not take the opportunity to spend public funds, but it is best not to go too far! They have crossed another world. Don't forget the funds for the corruption project? "
"... ahem, Comrade Wang, you can not believe us, but you can't despise our personality! "
A stout old history professor suddenly blushed with anger and his neck was thick. "... you can go to the street and ask casually, is the price in Nanjing so high! "Others also nodded and complained in chorus that the price in Nanjing in the late Ming Dynasty was too exaggerated.
Looking at these guys doesn't seem to be faking, Wang Qiu couldn't help wondering, "How ... So, is the price in Nanjing really so outrageous? But ... the prices in Beijing and Jinan are high. Because of the spread of war, grain transportation and sea transportation were cut off, and the food and materials in the south could not be shipped out, and the besieged city was easy to eat, resulting in a high price of forty taels of silver per stone. But Nanjing is still a peaceful place, with merchant ships coming and going on the Yangtze River pier, and Jiangnan is a land of plenty. How can prices skyrocket to this point? "
"... well, the north is full of war, but the south is not peaceful. Today, the Wenxiang rebels have expanded to hundreds of thousands, and they are fighting repeatedly with military forces in Nanzhili. Zhang's bandits recently confronted loyalists in Chuzhou and Hezhou after burning Fengyang's imperial tomb. The actual control area of Nanjing court in Jiangbei has been compressed to the front line along the river, and the enemy's territory is not far from the river bank. "
Yu Guozhen sighed and stood up and explained to Wang Qiu, "How ... So, in order to avoid the scourge of refugees and war, rich gentry from all over Jiangbei packed their soft clothes and crossed the river with their families. Even in Yangzhou, which is rich in the world, a large number of salt merchants, gentry and bureaucratic families choose to flee the city. After crossing the Yangtze River in the south, some of them went to Suzhou and Songjiang, but most of them habitually poured into Nanjing, which made the population of the city increase rapidly for a time, and it was hard to find a room in the inner city ... This rent naturally rose to the sky. If it is not a high price, it will not be rented at all! "
"... so the rent of this house is so outrageous? But why is eating and drinking so expensive? "Wang Qiu continued.
"... on the one hand, because the rich gentry who fled to Jiangbei usually carried a lot of gold and silver, and then settled in Nanjing, socializing and spending a lot of money naturally raised prices. On the other hand, because of the panic caused by the war, the local people are also desperately sweeping goods. "
Another history professor who seems to have studied the ancient economy replied to Wang Qiu ... You should have learned it in a history textbook. During the War of Liberation, when Chairman Jiang issued a golden certificate, the price in the south of the Yangtze River soared like a rocket! "
"... it seems different! One is a completely unsecured banknote, and the other is a precious metal of real money and silver! "
Guo political commissar frowned and retorted, "How ... Chiang Kai-shek in the era of the Liberation War can start printing money crazily to collect money. But the paper money of the Ming dynasty has long been abandoned, so you can only trade with real money in the market! Will the use of precious metals only lead to hyperinflation? "
"... yes, the Ming market was indeed dominated by precious metal currencies. There is no way to print money like Chiang Kai-shek. "History professor interface said," ... but, even if the total amount of money can't be doubled instantly, compared with the total amount of social funds, the total amount of goods in the market will always be in short supply-money will accumulate and flow rapidly, but the quantity of goods has its production law, and there will always be a shortage in the face of the total amount of social funds. Especially in retail market and agricultural products with long production cycle, this problem is particularly obvious.
Did the Russians fight when the Soviet Union collapsed? Did Gorbachev print money crazily? But didn't the ruble in the hands of the Soviet people suddenly depreciate into waste paper? And South America in the modern world is peaceful enough? But why does the price of a Latin American country skyrocket every few years? Currency devaluation is more exaggerated than the war-torn Middle East? ! "