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"Risheng, you're reading again."

In the canteen of Xuegong, Yang Yu and Yong Hongzhong came over with trays.

"Well, there is no delay in watching while eating."

Li Ang raised his head slightly to say hello, then continued to study the thick book wrapped in anti-fouling paper,

At the same time, holding a spoon, he filled the bowl with eight-treasure soup made of white shrimp, shredded bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, celery, etc., and drank it slowly.

It has been a month since the new students started their school, and I have to say that what the Fourth Prince Li Hui said that day is indeed reasonable - the food in the Xuegong canteen is indeed delicious, not inferior or even better than the best restaurants in Chang'an.

Li Ang felt that he ate more than before, and Yong Hongzhong, who was originally thin and thin, became slightly fatter visible to the naked eye.

"The Taxonomy of Alien Animals Volume 2 compiled by Dr. Dole?"

Yang Yu put down the wooden dinner plate, looked down, glanced at the title of the book Li Ang was reading, and asked curiously, "Isn't this the textbook for the second year of beasts?"

"Well, I roughly read the first volume, and now I'm reading the second volume. Some of the ideas in it are very interesting."

Li Ang casually said that the science of beasts is an important subject in the academy, and the taxonomy textbook was compiled two hundred and seventy years ago.

After that, every few years or ten years, there will be new progress in research, or mistakes will be discovered and corrected,

And re-publish new textbooks.

Therefore, the full title of this "Taxonomy of Alien Beasts" should be "Yu State Higher Course Study Palace-level Planning Textbook · Recommended Readings for Neo-Confucian Journals · For Taming Animals, Hunting Demons, Breeding, Prevention, etc. · Taxonomy of Alien Beasts 20th Seventh Edition

The length of the title is like a light novel.

"What point of view?"

Yang Yu picked up a thick piece of mutton with chopsticks, dipped it in the horseradish vinegar dish, and asked vaguely.

Li Ang said: "The book says that although in the minds of many people, including most officials of Yu State,

The people of Yu State live in the state capitals and towns, protected by Haotian bells, and have little contact with alien beasts, but in fact, alien beasts have an extremely profound impact on the entire history and the daily life of the people of Yu State today.

For example, the fifth-level monster [ground mole]. This kind of weak monster who is born with the ability to release earth skills, has poor eyesight, a keen sense of smell, and feeds on insects,

In the past, it was considered rare and insignificant. Even ordinary snakes, wild cats, and night owls can prey on it.

However, after more than ten years of observation and investigation, [Ground Mole] has been confirmed to prefer to stay in rock formations with precious mineral veins. They spend half their lives digging around in rock formations, looking for rare ores to put back in their lairs. Only travel to the surface when foraging.

In the history of Yu State and the former Sui Dynasty, many mine collapse accidents were probably caused by [ground mole].

At the end of the Sui Dynasty, the theft of gold and silver from the treasury, which resulted in thousands of people being implicated and convicted, is now also suspected to be caused by this monster.

Therefore, in the twenty-sixth edition of "Taxonomy of Alien Animals", [Ground Mole] will be raised from level 5 to level 3, and where there are mines in the state capitals, cats and dogs should also be raised to drive away the exotic animal. beast. "

"Is there such a thing?" Yang Yu raised his eyebrows and said, "No wonder I saw that some miners carried wooden plaques with cat designs on them. I didn't know it before."

"If you don't enter the academy, you may not know it for the rest of your life."

Li Ang frowned slightly, this "taxonomy of alien beasts" was printed by the academy publication itself.

The Xuegong Publication Office not only uses engraving technology to print internal teaching materials, but also sells dozens of publications to the prefectures of Yu State.

To popularize Neo-Confucianism and prevent superstition;

Dissemination of agronomy, teaching farming and mulberry;

Disseminate news and open up people's wisdom;

Among them, the best-selling and highest-selling publications are similar to story magazines. There are not only real or fabricated stories about people's livelihood, but also completely fictional short stories, novellas and even full-length serial novels. attracted a large number of readers.

The storyteller from the Baolai restaurant in Weizhou has been unremittingly contributing articles to story magazines, hoping to see his name in the publications of the academy one day.

However, not all publications can be circulated among the people.

One of the school rules is that the more you know, the greater the danger.

"The Taxonomy of Beasts Volume 1" can barely be found in the library of large state capitals, but the second volume is not enough, it is only circulated in the academy,

And sent it to officials of Yu State, non-commissioned officers of Zhenfu Division, and honorary doctors who were deemed qualified to read by the academy.

The same is true for some other sensitive books involving aliens and spells.

Ordinary people go to the wild to track and investigate the alien, which is likely to cause unknown consequences to themselves and the state capital of Yu State where they live.

‘A strange mouse that actively seeks out rare ores sounds interesting. '

Li Ang's eyes narrowed slightly. He has been nourishing the Mosi in his body during this time, and now he can easily lift the solid stone table in the courtyard, draw the three-stone strong bow continuously,

The strength of the spiritual pulse has also reached the level of nearly eleven.

But this is not enough, Li Ang can clearly feel that the amount of silver ingots needed to be fed now is much larger than before.

More quantity and higher quality minerals are needed to continue to strengthen Mosi.

'In the history of the academy, the top five percent of outstanding students took one year to be promoted from the atmosphere-sensing state to the hiding state.

For the top one percent of students, the required time is half a year. '

Li Ang thought silently, 'Promoting to the body state is not just as simple as improving the realm, enriching the sea of ​​energy, being able to write more talismans and release more spells.

The Academy will open up more secret books to outstanding disciples, even heterogeneous materials in Dongjun Building. '

Read books, read more books, and then understand what is happening to you.

This is Li Ang's current plan.

The possible investigation after Jiao Cheng's disappearance was always like a string tightening in Li Ang's heart.

The dignitaries of Yu State represented by Wannian County and Zhen Fusi did not investigate the cause of Jiao Cheng's death,

It doesn't mean others won't explore it.

Why did Jiao Cheng want to explore the Tomb of Sword Immortal Clothes? For himself, or someone else? Will they dig the underground palace, find the surgical silver thread they used from Di Wu and others under Jiao Cheng, and then contact themselves?

In addition, Cheng Juxiu warned him that there was a slight possibility of assassination.

And the potential danger of Mosi itself-after a while, the kendo course will use fine gold materials for the disciples to perceive.

Before that, he must figure out what Mosi is, or at least master the method of controlling Mosi - he does not want to let Mosi come into contact with fine gold in class and lose control in public.

Li Ang stared at the book in a daze,

He didn't hear what Yang Yu and Yong Hongzhong were talking about, how bad the medicated bath after the body training class was - after this period of training, Yong Hongzhong's stuttering seemed to be much better.

I don’t know because there are more people of the same age around me, and the language environment has improved.

Or the effect of practice itself.

"What are you talking about?"

At this time, Ji Linglang and Qiu Feng also came over with dinner plates—the two met through the Chang'an Women's Club before, and recently became good friends.

The dishes they choose are relatively more delicate, as well as southern dim sum like crystal shrimp dumplings.

"Hey, it's nothing. I'm talking about what to do this month's vacation."

Yang Yu coughed in embarrassment. Although the first-year freshman had to learn the five kinds of talisman, art, sword, mind, and body, but no talent means no talent.

Yang Yu's progress in body training is not as good as many girls in his grade.

The last time the armored soldiers were fighting, they were hit by a hammer on the helmet by the female classmate opposite, and they passed out. My first reaction when I woke up was to throw up my hands and surrender.

"Risheng, do you have any plans for the end of this month?"

Thinking of that experience, Yang Yu still blushed with embarrassment, hurriedly changed the subject, and asked Li Ang.

"At the end of the month?"

Li Ang closed the book and thought about it. There really wasn't anything going on recently.

He has already made the stethoscope out of bamboo, wood and metal, but Li Leling's complexion is getting better and better after coming to the academy, and his cultivation progress is at the top of the grade, so he feels that he won't be able to use the stethoscope for a while.

"There is no arrangement. Should I continue to study at home, or take a two-day rest?"

Li Ang rubbed his brows, he doesn't live in the academy, and he can go back to his home in Jinchengfang, Chang'an every evening after school.

In addition, every five days in the Academy, one or two days of vacation are given to allow students and teachers to go out of school for activities.

"So hard"

Yang Yu opened his mouth and looked at Yong Hongzhong helplessly.

They didn't know that Li Ang was worried about Mosi,

He thought that Li Ang felt that he was the number one scholar in the academy, but because of the limitation of his spiritual talent, his practice progress was gradually overtaken by He Fanshuang, Pei Jing and others, so he was unwilling to resign and redoubled his efforts in studying.

It's hard to say much as a friend.

"Didn't Dr. Su Feng, who taught us science, say that? Anyone working in any job needs to combine work and rest, so as to improve efficiency."

Looking at Li Ang, Ji Linglang shook her head, took out four orange paper receipts from the kit tied on her belt, and put them on the table.

"What's this?"

Yang Yu took the receipt curiously, glanced at it, and said in surprise, "Zhou Guolai's Jianyue Troupe?"

"That's right."

Ji Linglang smiled and said: "The sisters in Chang'an Women's Club gave it to me, and ordinary people can't buy it at all. These four are given to you, and you can see them before the end of the month."

"Jianyue Troupe."

Li Ang frowned slightly. He heard Chai Cuiqiao mention this name repeatedly a few days ago.

Yu State's economic, military, and technological achievements far exceed those of neighboring countries. In the field of culture, it is also eclectic and inclusive, and can appreciate cultural works from different backgrounds—such as Kucha music.

The Zhou State in the south has a well-developed opera and drama culture, and this so-called Jianyue Troupe is one of the best troupes in the Zhou State. Often invited to travel around the world, touring between capitals and important cities.

From the princes and ministers to the common people, they were all mesmerized by their outstanding performances.

This time the troupe went north to Yu State, and all the pre-sale tickets were sold out before reaching Chang'an.

Even the students and professors in the academy were talking about where to get tickets in their spare time.

"Whoa, this."

Yang Yu's eyes lit up, he grabbed a ticket, and gently stroked the exquisite anti-counterfeiting pattern with his fingers, "Have you seen it?"

Ji Linglang nodded, "I watched it yesterday evening."

"how do you feel?"

"Very, very, very wonderful."

Speaking of this, Qiu Feng couldn't help but said: "Whether it's silk and bamboo music or the singing of the performers, it's completely different from the style of Yu Guo's drama.

And they are very willing to spend their money, and will use talismans and monsters to create stage effects.

Call up smoke, spark fire, and more.

In terms of sophistication and professionalism, it is far from what those troupes in Chang'an can compare with. "

"Is this really so powerful?"

Yong Hongzhong raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"Otherwise, how could a last-class ticket be one hundred guan, and there is no price in the market, so you can't buy it even if you want to?"

Ji Linglang said casually: "I heard that if it wasn't for fear that the censors would write a letter to protest again, His Majesty and the Empress would have wanted them to perform at the Tai Chi Palace."

"Then it's better to obey than to be respectful."

Yang Yu hurriedly collected his ticket. His elder brother and sister-in-law had already taken the time to visit the Jianyue Troupe, and they were full of praise when they returned home.

Yang Yu thinks that he is considered fashionable among his peers, and of course he cannot lag behind in novelty.

"I want one too."

Yong Hongzhong also took the tickets. Li Ang wanted to refuse, but after a second thought, he asked Ji Linglang, "Will this troupe use monsters to create stage effects?"

Ji Linglang nodded, "It's the kind of beast that has only a thin lineage of demons, and is no different from ordinary beasts except for extremely weak abilities. It does not violate the regulations of Yulu and the Zhenfu Department."

"Then I want two too."

Li Ang took the last two bills and said, "I guess Cuiqiao will be very happy——she's been nagging these days.

By the way, I heard that if the bid is high enough, the troupe can also be invited to perform a designated play? "

"Well, the day before yesterday, at the request of Mrs. Jin in Xuanyangfang, I performed "The Story of Yingying"."

Ji Linglang clicked her tongue and said, "That old man is quite old-hearted, and he likes to watch this kind of romantic drama."

"The Story of Yingying" is a tragic love story about Zhang Sheng, a poor scholar, and Cui Yingying, a declining noblewoman, who has always been in chaos and abandoned, and it has been widely spread among the people of Yu State.

Because the original work is a tragedy of the separation of men and women, it is not accepted by some citizens, and there are multiple endings in different regions. For example, Zhang Sheng finally married Cui Yingying, and the two died happily:

Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying were not blessed by their parents, and finally died in love together;

There is even a version of "Looking for Qi and Benghuai"-Zhang Sheng had a dispute with a prince's son on the way to Beijing to rush for the exam, Zhang Sheng was killed, Cui Yingying appealed to no avail, and wanted to jump off a cliff to die in love, but failed. He even picked up this practice cheat book in the cave.

Cui Yingying was furious, and within three years she was promoted to a martial arts master equivalent to the Cloud Patrol Realm,

Sneaked into the Luoyang palace at night, assassinated the enemy, completed revenge, and came to Zhang Sheng's grave with the opponent's bloody head in his arms.

By the way, Chai Cuiqiao likes this version of the story the most, and often uses Li Ang's lines to evaluate the play.

"Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, don't bully young girls into poverty."

Thinking of Chai Cuiqiao's joyful expression after seeing this ticket, the corners of Li Ang's mouth rose slightly, and he muttered, "Jianyue Troupe?"