The Multiverse Starting from White Deer Plain

The Wu Mansion is located to the east of the provincial capital. It was Ruyuanfang and Shengyefang in the Tang Dynasty. It was also the original densely populated area of ​​royal palaces. For example, Ruyuanfang was once home to sixteen princes of Xuanzong. At the entrance of the alley, there were also You can vaguely see the ruins of Longshouyuan, the northern suburbs of the provincial capital, where the original palaces of the Han and Tang Dynasties were located. Read 520 official website

Although the scenery of the Han and Tang Dynasties is no longer there, it is still the seat of dignitaries and there are many official residences here.

After a while, they arrived at a high gate courtyard.

The green bricks and black tiles of the courtyard wall are as high as two people, and only the plum trees in the courtyard can be seen. There are two Ruyi doors, with copper rings of animal heads inlaid in the middle. The threshold is very high, more than a foot high. There are two drum-holding stones squatting on the door pillows, which are carefully carved with patterns of Ruyi grass, lotus flowers and mythical animals.

Write a letter to "Wu Mansion".

In fact, this is against the rules. Generally speaking, only princes can be called mansions, ordinary officials and nobles can only be called residences, and senior officials can only be called residences. But no one is pursuing these things now.

The groom knocked on the corner door.

In ancient times, doors were generally closed, especially to official houses.

The maid who was preparing inside answered the door and the three of them walked in together.

Walking into the side door, on the right side is the sedan hall of the Wu Mansion. There are several soft sedan chairs in it, and the curtains are all made of silk. There are several bearers squatting in the sedan hall, drinking water and tea. There are also small tables next to them. Some dry food to eat.

Directly connected from the sedan hall are several courtyards on the left and right, all with moon gates. Some flowers and plants such as lucky bamboo are planted around them.

There were many maids and servants on the road. When they came in, they bowed and bowed.

The rules are strict!

"Brother Bai, Brother Liu please!"

"This is……"

Wu Huai entered his courtyard first and immediately acted like a master. He pointed at every sight and thing along the roadside and told them the history. There were many old and prosperous things, all of which were rich and noble, and even It is mentioned that some utensils given by the Queen Mother were also enshrined in different rooms.

There was pride all over his face, but there was some humility in his words.

Liu Mingda and Bai Gui also responded casually and supported the scene.

After passing through the screen wall, I walked into a main room. The scenery here is very different from other places. It is a combination of Chinese and Western. There are mosaic glass windows in all directions. The glass is mixed with gold threads. When the sun shines, it becomes golden.

This is the living room.

There is a bright red soft curtain with a flower sprinkler on the copper hook outside the door. After entering, you can see several sofas lying horizontally. There are already people sitting on them, including two foreign women, three foreign devils, and a few Asian faces. .

As for ladies, I didn’t see any.

After all, cultural salons also have to avoid certain influences, which would be bad if they affect reputation.

"This is your classmate Huai Xian, the capital of this class?"

A woman in her forties or fifties came over, looked at Wu Huaixian and the two people next to her with a smile, and nodded slightly to the three of them. Liu Mingda was her junior and had been familiar with them for a long time, so she only asked the person on the side. Baigui.

"Yes, Mrs. Wu."

Bai Gui nodded.

Madam, you can't use this title randomly, there are strict distinctions. First grade, second grade. Only those with a third-grade imperial edict can be called Madam. As for the third grade of Zhengcong, it is a Shuren, the fifth grade is pleasant, and the sixth grade is Anren.

Being called madam was the greatest honor given to women in the feudal era.

If you don't know some rules and bark randomly, you will be punished.

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Zhou Ying's face, "Go, go in and play. Remember, Huai Xian, don't rush into the guests, and take care of your friends. By the way, Priest Dun Chongli also I appreciate your knowledge and would like to ask you something..."

The second half of her sentence was addressed to Bai Gui.

Entering the living room, Bai Gui asked about who Reverend Dun Chongli was and walked over.

Dun Chongli is an Englishman. He is an Englishman at heart, and he still retains the rigid aristocratic dogma. His sitting posture is very characteristic and strict. But there was a pipe in his mouth, and a silver cross pendant hung on his chest.

There is a top hat on the edge of the table.

"Priest Dun Chongli, I'm glad to see you. I wonder what you want to say to me?"

Bai Gui got straight to the point and asked the middle-aged missionary in front of him.

The foreign missionaries who came to the northwest were mixed, some were traffickers who stole cultural relics, and some were true adherents to the doctrine and could provide relief when encountering disasters... Wu Huaixian also said before coming that these foreigners also donated money to the natural disasters nearly ten years ago. The money is good, it should be considered to be of good character.

Priest Dun Chongli saw Bai Gui step forward to shake hands, and then said: "Little friend Bai, I was shocked when I read your diplomatic strategy for Europe and the West. I never thought that there are students like you who are knowledgeable about Western history in Qin Province. I would like to serve you as a graduate of the Department of Qing Studies." Order, I will go to Taiyuan the next day to teach Tang Xizhai of Shanxi University. I hope you can come to study. I will apply to the school for exemption of tuition fees. At the same time, I will also apply for a place for you to study in England..."

At this time, the three great universities of the Qing Dynasty were very famous, namely the Capital University and the Shanxi University. Peiyang University Hall.

In addition to studying abroad, after completing higher education, entering a university for further study is also a way to study.

As for the Ministry of Education, it was the central educational institution established by the Qing court. It was at the same level as the traditional six ministries. Later, the Ministry of Education was changed to the Ministry of Education in the Republic of China.

"Shanxi University College, studying in England..."

Bai Gui couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. He didn't expect that Reverend Dun Chongli would have such an idea. He wanted to attract him to study at Shanxi University. As expected, good students are all being competed for.

However, he thought about this tempting condition and gave up.

Although England is now the first choice for studying abroad, Priest Dun Chongli only gave him a blank check. His place to study in Japan is almost confirmed, but he doesn’t know how long it will take to study in England.

"Priest, although I am happy to go to the university with you, I have decided to go to Japan with Brother Huaixian and Brother Mingda. England is still too far away from my country..."

Bai Gui shook his head and refused.

He also told his reasons. If he stayed in the UK, the distance would be too far, which would not only cost a lot of money. Also, if he stayed in the UK, he would be easily targeted as he is Chinese. If he stayed in Japan, although there would be many, there would be few.

Otherwise, given the wealth of the Wu family, the first class would be to study in Europe, the second class to study in the United States, and the third class to study in Japan. Why would Wu Huai be allowed to study in Japan first? It was because Japan was not far from the Qing Dynasty and could be safer.

What he said was also a little clever. Wu Huaixian and Liu Mingda and I had made an agreement to stay in Japan together.

"Yes, it's too far to study in England. Besides, how much higher can a university hall be than a normal school..."

Wu Huaixian also said that he was happy when he heard what Bai Gui said.

What he said is also true. At this time, university education started late, and the university hall was not necessarily much better than the higher school. Therefore, there were still a small number of people who chose to go to the university hall after completing the higher school.