OBS Chapter 992: The husband is in the sea, and in the dusk
Chapter 992: The husband is in the sea, and in the dusk
"We all know about it, little immortal, it's just a sigh," Zhang Heng said. He wanted to know a lot about the later generations, especially the books of the later generations, which he really wanted to read.
"I know that you, our ancestors, are curious about everything about our descendants, just as we also want to know everything about you, our ancestors." Because a lot of history has long passed, they naturally want to know what happened and how much history there is that they don't know.
Why do archaeologists exist? Of course, it is because they want to know about history and learn about their ancestors.
"Now I will begin to tell you about your deeds, Senior Xu Xiake.
Speaking of Mr. Xu Xiake, I actually first learned about you when I was reading an article called "Records of Huangguoshu Waterfall." That was the first time I heard of Mr. Xu Xiake," Li Wu covered her face, otherwise she would have never known you.
Xu Xiake also smiled. The little immortal had said before that he had been to Huangguoshu and had witnessed its magnificence, but he had never seen it with his own eyes.
He thought that one day he would definitely go and take a look.
He hasn't been to any place yet. He has just started his journey and has not been to many places yet. He has also learned about more places from the barrage, and he wants to see and explore them.
"I will definitely go and see it if I have the chance," said Xu Xiake. He actually had his own plans. He couldn't travel without a plan. Moreover, he was still very far away from Qianzhong. Most of the time, he basically relied on walking so that he could see more scenery.
"That's great. I think the time of Xu Xiake is different from my time. There have been many changes," Li Wu sighed. The Huangguoshu Waterfall in her time is definitely not as beautiful as that in Xu Xiake's time.
"That's right, that's right," Xu Xiake nodded with bright eyes.
"But Mr. Xu Xiake, you still need to take care of your health. In your later years, you walked so much that your legs could no longer walk.
Many people don't understand why you do that.
I think there are still many people today who don’t understand you, Mr. Xu Xiake?
Everyone thinks you should take the imperial examinations and get a good degree instead of wandering around." In fact, everyone has different dreams, so this is not difficult to understand.
However, many parents hope that their children can live a better life, be by their side, and preferably have a stable job.
Zhang Heng and Shen Kuo both looked at Xu Xiake and could actually understand his thoughts. They also liked traveling, and many people liked it.
Xu Xiake nodded and said, "In the beginning, many people did not understand. Fortunately, my mother supported me. When I was away from home, I was often worried about her." With his mother's support, Xu Xiake decided to travel. However, when he was away from home, he worried about his mother as much as she worried about him.
So he would go back every year to see his mother and see how she was doing.
"What Senior Xu Xiake said is true. How can we be at ease with this? But you also have your own pursuits and don't want to be bound by one place. If you were born in our time, you can go wherever you want," Li Wu sighed, just like there are many travel enthusiasts now.
Xu Xiake nodded vigorously and said, "That's right, little immortal, these things in the future are really amazing, especially the various types of cars, which are really fast." If he was born in the future, wouldn't he be able to go to more places?
I can set out to go wherever I want in the morning and even go home for dinner in the evening. Haha, I had only thought about this in my dreams before, and I never even dared to think about it, but it can be realized in the future.
They are only a few hundred years apart, but their development is completely different, as if they are people from two different worlds, and they are indeed people from two different worlds.
"That's not bad. Your roads have been repaired a lot now. I think it will be easier to travel and faster than before," Li Wu said. Xu Xiake nodded and said, "That's right. I have to thank you, little immortal."
"Senior Xu Xiake, you don't have to be so polite. This is what I should do," Li Wu waved her hand. She didn't want to hear any more thanks. This was a fair and just transaction between them. There was no such thing as who thanked whom or who owed whom.
"Then I will continue. Senior Xu Xiake, your name is Hongzu, your courtesy name is Zhensheng, your other courtesy name is Zhenzhi, and your pseudonym is Xiake.
Mr. Xu Xiake, the name "Xiake" was given by your good friend Chen Jiru to praise your ambition and lifestyle. Because your brows have a misty air and you love mountains and rivers, I gave you the name "Xiake". From then on, everyone called you Xu Xiake. This led to many people not knowing your name, Mr. Xu Xiake.
You were born into a famous and wealthy family in Jiangyin, South Zhili, and your ancestors were all scholars.
Mr. Xu Xiake, your father, Xu Youmian, was unwilling to be an official throughout his life, and he did not associate with the powerful. He liked to travel around and appreciate the mountains and rivers and enjoy the pleasure of mountains and rivers.
Influenced by your father, you, Mr. Xu Xiake, have been reading widely since childhood, and you especially love to read geographical atlases.
Your father himself had no intention of pursuing a career in politics, and he also did not want you, Xu Xiake, to pursue fame and fortune.
In 1601, 15-year-old Xu Xiake took part in the imperial examination but failed.
Your father encouraged you to become an educated person.
As you read more and more books and visited more and more places, Mr. Xu Xiake discovered that the geographical research of previous generations was mostly based on the views of the ancients.
Many parts do not stand up to scrutiny.
So in order not to repeat the mistakes of your predecessors, you decided to step out of your study and go to the field to investigate in person.
And they made a vow, "A real man should swim to the blue sea in the morning and to Cangwu Mountain in the evening. Why would he limit himself to one corner?" What does it mean? It means that a real man should swim to the blue sea in the morning and to Cangwu Mountain in the evening. How can he limit himself to one place?
In 1065 AD, Mr. Xu Xiake, you were 19 years old, and your father also passed away in the same year.
At that time, you really wanted to go out and explore the mysteries of the famous mountains and rivers, but because you were worried about your mother and couldn't bear to leave her alone, you never set off.
However, your mother is very understanding and knows what you are thinking. She took the initiative to persuade you, Mr. Xu Xiake.
So with the encouragement of your mother, the 21-year-old Xu Xiake finally set out on his journey.
Before leaving, you put on the travel crown your mother made for you, carried simple luggage on your shoulders, and left your hometown. You were going on a journey to realize your life ideals.
From then on, until your death at the age of 54, you spent most of your time traveling and investigating.
When your mother was still alive, you were worried about her and would return home every winter to take care of her."