Chapter 868 Hiding in the city
Although the Zhou royal family was invaded and invaded by various vassal states, now that the world is in chaos and changing everywhere, Luoyi has become a paradise, stable but outdated, orderly but shackles.
After following a small number of refugees who poured into Luoyi, Meng Qi quietly left them and asked around for the location of the hiding room.
He was dressed in gray clothes without any color, his face was full of travel dust, and his face was ordinary, like the most common refugee. He was already declining before he was old. When he asked someone to inquire, he came with the excuse that the official guarding the storage room was a distant relative of his. Take refuge and be free from suspicion.
Looking for guidance, Meng Qi slowly groped forward, heading towards the Zhou Palace. The collection room was nearby. There were books and utensils in it. It was not just a "library".
This earthly body is now the only secret that Meng Qi has hidden from the Lord of Six Paths of Reincarnation. It is his biggest support for self-consciousness, so he is extra cautious and low-key, preferring to spend more time than spreading his spirit. He outlines Luoyi's situation and quickly If you find the secret room, it will be easy to rub against the local strong people and cause conflicts. If the conflict is serious, you may be noticed by the Six Paths. With the tyrannical terror and vast magical power he shows, he will definitely be able to see through his secrets at a glance.
Keeping a low profile is for the sake of getting rid of it in the future!
In the afternoon, Meng Qi finally found the storage room. It had a simple building and heavy decoration, and two soldiers were guarding the door.
As his thoughts turned around, Meng Qi walked up and pretended to say: "Two military masters, I wonder if there is anyone named Li Dan here?"
He did not dive in directly to search, but chose to inquire first, because Li Dan was probably the incarnation of Taishang Laojun, the "Moral Heavenly Lord", and the "Moral Heavenly Lord" ranked among the Three Pure Ones and was one of the oldest beings on the other side. His attitude towards him It's hard to say. Whether he is with the Six Paths or the great power behind him, or is a neutral observer, or is friendly, it is still uncertain.
Because of the "Tao Te Ching" handwritten by Tianzun that he got in the world of Journey to the West, Meng Qi prefers the latter. But this kind of thing cannot always rely on feelings alone. If it is collected by the Lord of Six Paths of Reincarnation in the past, he can put it there and let himself get it. , as a backup?
Based on this, Meng Qi erred on the side of caution and decided to take a quick look around and figure out the general situation before making a judgement.
Seeing that the refugees in front of them spoke politely, the two soldiers did not dare to treat him roughly. One of them thought for a moment and said, "There is no one named Li Dan in the hiding room. Did you remember the wrong place?"
No Li Dan? Meng Qi quickly added: "Maybe he changed his name, but is he Li Er or Lao Dan?"
Before the sudden change in the Battle of the Gods, Lao and Li had the same pronunciation, and Dan and Er had the same meaning. Now they have become different, but Meng Qi only knew the name of the original world, so he had to ask a few more questions.
"No." Another soldier looked impatient.
Meng Qi pretended to turn a blind eye and asked again: "Is there anyone who knows the ancients and the present and understands the essentials of morality in the secret room?"
Maybe the world after the mutation is no longer called Li Dan? But the incarnation of the Moral God must spread morality!
"Are you here to find a relative or are you here to cause trouble?" the impatient soldier asked with a straight face.
The soldier who spoke first shook his head at him. The man in front of him was a well-spoken man, so he might have some background, so it would be better to answer him honestly and send him away as soon as possible.
"Li Rong, the Shou Zangshi, is a great sage who is well-known throughout the world for his knowledge of ancient times and the present." He repeated many past officials' evaluations of Shou Zangshi, and finally said, "Except for Shou Zangshi, no one else can be said to be erudite and knowledgeable. "
Know etiquette but not morality? This is more like Confucius than Li Dan... Meng Qi pondered for a moment, and was sure that Li Rong was not the incarnation of the Taoist God, and there was no incarnation of the Taoist God in the entire treasury room!
Was it because everything was different after the mutation, and Li Dan hadn't appeared yet?
Or is it that Tao Taishang disappeared shortly after the Battle of the Gods and Li Dan will never appear again?
Meng Qi thought of what Qi Huan Gong Xiaobai said, "There are laws, techniques, but not ways." His heart sank, and he was more inclined to the latter.
The Tao De Tian Zun disappeared, and no one passed down the Tao Te Ching in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Therefore, there are laws and techniques but no Tao!
Without asking any more questions, Meng Qi turned and left the door of the storage room. Nearby was a quiet alley with few people coming and going, and you could occasionally hear the chirping of birds and insects.
Without Li Dan, what should I do next? Meng Qi's thoughts were racing, planning his next plan.
He concentrated on thinking and sat cross-legged on the ground at the edge of the alley, letting the few pedestrians look at him.
What are you looking at? Have you never seen a beggar?
The internal slander was the internal slander, and Meng Qi quickly clarified his thoughts. This body is mainly for "hiding", and the main purpose is not to cause trouble and not to be exposed. The hard things such as growth and tempering are still done by this body. This body only Take action at the critical moment and hide it from the Six Paths.
And if you want to avoid causing trouble and not being exposed, you have to stay hidden in the public eye!
——There are many strong people in the court, there are many frictions, and there are many conflicts, which can easily attract the attention of the Six Paths. Da Yin is not suitable for him, and Xiao Yin is too independent and special, and the same is true.
when!
Three copper coins fell in front of Meng Qi. They did not bounce or spin, they were just laid out flatly.
Meng Qi came back to his senses, looked up and saw a middle-aged man in a wide robe and long sleeves riding a horse. There were four guards on both sides. Behind him was a bay-red horse, and on the horse was a beautiful girl who was still young. , the eyebrows are naturally charming, and the eyes are lively and smart.
The middle-aged man had a white face and beard, with drooping veins and a bookish air rarely seen in troubled times. When he saw Meng Qi looking at him, he nodded slightly and said: "The world is in chaos, the number of refugees is increasing, and times of embarrassment and crisis are inevitable. Take these three copper coins." Go buy some food."
Actually, I'm not a beggar... The corner of Meng Qi's mouth twitched. He was just slandering just now. He didn't expect to be treated as a beggar!
While he was in a daze, he heard the middle-aged man say: "It's not about helping people who are in need, but after you finish this meal, find some work as soon as possible."
"You have hands and feet, your body is intact, and you are not too old. You are still young and strong. How can you eat what you have come to you?"
Meng Qi hid himself, not wanting to get entangled, so he simply pretended to be ashamed, did not forget to pick up the copper coins, hid his face and left in a hurry.
"He is still a man who knows etiquette and knows shame." A middle-aged man whispered from behind. Who knows that Meng Qi has such a good ear!
The girl's oriole-like voice said with a smile: "Father, you said that he is not very old and is in his prime? I think he is almost half a hundred years old!"
"Jianjia, he is homeless, has a sword in the wind and frost, and is hungry. It is inevitable that he will grow old before his time." The middle-aged man sighed.
At this time, Meng Qi vaguely guessed who he was, Shou Zang Shi Li Rong!
When he came out of the Tibetan room, he behaved like a great sage, who else could he be?
But this has nothing to do with you. Finding a low-key job that doesn’t attract attention as soon as possible is the right way to do it!
Two months later, Meng Qi carried the bag of goods and moved into the storage room with ease, seemingly with difficulty, and got just enough food to satisfy his hunger.
"Hey, it's a good thing I'm the only one in the family, otherwise I would have starved to death. The people in Luoyi are too stingy and cruel!" complained a fellow coolie named Zhou Jian next to him.
Mengqimuna replied: "As long as you have something to eat."
He is currently mainly conscious of his true self, and is going out to sea again to visit the beautiful scenery of the islands, feel the nature in his body, and temper his will. This body can only carry out simple conversations and do mindless manual labor.
After two months of getting along, Zhou Jian started calling him a fool.
"Idiot, hey, you don't understand anyway." Zhou Jian pulled Meng Qi to sit by the wall and said as if talking to himself, "We are young and strong now, so we can still endure hardship. In ten years In twenty years, how much energy do you have left? If you don’t manage to save a fortune, you won’t even be able to survive on your own, let alone get married and have children. It would be even more miserable if you get sick along the way!”
Meng Qi happened to return to consciousness and was slightly moved when he heard it, but still said blankly: "What you said makes sense."
Zhou Jian smiled proudly: "Hey, I also heard what others said. In the past few days, a very knowledgeable gentleman came nearby. He was very polite to us. Unlike other gentlemen, whose eyes grew to his forehead, he often taught us principles. , what he just said is what he said.”
"What else makes sense?" Meng Qi asked stupidly.
"He said that Mozi came from the East. He was the most sage in ancient times. He cared about the common people. He implemented the New Deal in Qi State and called on everyone to love and benefit each other. He did not discriminate against those with low status. He helped them find work and made everyone happy. What kind of martial arts can you enter, practice martial arts and various miscellaneous studies, and even if you don't become a master after you come out, you will still have a skill that will not make you unable to support yourself..." Zhou Jian's eyes showed longing, as if Qi State had become his spiritual sustenance, in his dream Buddhist country.
"What is mutual love and mutual benefit?" Seeing that the changes he had brought about had affected Luoyi, Zhou State, and the middle and lower class people, allowing them to see a glimmer of hope in life, Meng Qi couldn't help feeling a bit proud and happy in his heart. I felt a sense of accomplishment, was touched, and felt a tenderness, so I asked casually.
"We love each other and benefit each other?" Zhou Jian scratched the back of his head and laughed, "That's right, we all love each other."
Are you coaxing ghosts? Meng Qi complained, but he also knew that a poor person like him could not understand the specific meaning. It was enough to know the general meaning.
Zhou Jian suddenly felt melancholy: "It's a pity that Qi is too far away from Luoyi..."
These days, it is very dangerous to travel long distances without martial arts.
Before Meng Qi could speak, Zhou Jian lowered his voice: "But there are opportunities in Luoyi. I heard that all countries can no longer raise slaves. The nobles in the city often have runaway slaves in their homes, so they start to raise domestic servants. Many of them go to the market. If you buy them over there, you can choose from us. As long as you are chosen by them, you will have food and clothing! It’s much better than now!”
He looked longing again, imagining the days when he could have enough to eat.
After a while, a bay-red horse came into the street, followed by four guards.
Sitting on the red horse is a young and beautiful girl with lively eyes and a bit of natural charm. She looks left and right, making the coolies dare not raise their heads and look directly at her.
Suddenly, she saw Meng Qi. She was startled at first, as if she was recalling something, and then she let out a light sigh and smiled: "Do you still remember me?"
"Remember." Meng Qi stood up and made a gesture of thanks, but was still stunned.
The girl was very satisfied and waved her riding crop: "Yes, my father said that you have hands and feet and you shouldn't beg, so you listened. You would rather be a coolie than a beggar."
"Uncle Wang, take note of him and let him enter the house."
She actually made the decision without asking for permission.
"Enter the mansion?" Meng Qi said stupidly.
"I'll let you join the house as a servant, so you won't have to worry about food and clothing in the future." The girl explained casually, clapped her horse forward, and continued to select people.
Meng Qi had no dispute. There was no difference between being a coolie and a domestic servant, so why bother attracting attention?
After a while, the girl picked four more coolies and took them back to the house. The plaque on the door was indeed "Li Mansion".
"Father, guess what I encountered today?" The girl rushed towards Shouzang Shi Li Rong like a show off.
Li Rong glanced at him, and with confidence in mind, he pointed at Meng Qi and said, "Him?"
"Yes, he still knows his shame and no longer begs or does hard labor to support himself." The girl praised him.
Li Rong nodded slightly and looked at Meng Qi: "Heaven moves vigorously, and a gentleman strives to constantly strive for self-improvement. Although you don't understand the meaning of this sentence, you have done well. God helps those who help themselves. In the future, you will become a servant in the government. You don't have to worry anymore." Hungry and cold.”
"Unfortunately, you are already old and it is too late to practice martial arts."
Ten of you combined can't beat one of my hands... Meng Qi thought with disdain.
Li Rong paused and said, "Now that you have entered my Li Mansion, your surname will be changed to Li in the future. Since your face is vicissitudes of life and you are getting old before you get old, you will take the name 'Dan'."
"Li Dan, what a fitting name!" The girl Li Jianjia clapped her hands and smiled.
Li Dan? Meng Qi's pupils shrank suddenly, and his heart was extremely shaken!
Was I named "Li Dan"?
I also have a copy of the Tao Te Ching written by Taishang Laojun!