Chapter 88: Guan Guan Jujiu, in Hezhizhou

After hearing his daughter's words, Hannibal immediately asked:

"What oriental items?

Take it out quickly and show it to me. "

He just got it, and there was a threat from the East. Now his daughter said that he bought an item from the East, which naturally made him extremely sensitive.

When Tennite saw his father's appearance, he couldn't help but said with some doubts:

"Father, don't you have something else to go out for?"

Hannibal showed a wry smile at this time and said quickly:

"What my father wants to do happens to be related to the East. Why, are you familiar with the East now?"

He didn't expect at all that he would hear news about the East from his daughter's mouth.

You must know that he doesn’t know much about China.

Hearing this, Tennant became obviously excited and said:

"Father, you don't know that there are many new and novel things on the market in recent years, all of which come from the East."

“My daughter’s favorite thing is silk and porcelain from the East. Those silks are smoother than a baby’s skin, and those things called porcelain are as if they were cast by gods.

There are also many exquisite little toys. "

Tennant talked about his knowledge in detail.

After hearing this, Hannibal's expression suddenly became extremely complicated. He did not expect that the shadow from the east had already arrived beside them.

So he asked:

"Did you get all these things from Eastern merchants?"

Since these things are here, there must be a caravan coming.

He didn't find it strange. Those businessmen would do anything for money.

But Tennite shook his head and replied:

“It’s good that these things came from the East, but because of the war, no businessmen from the East came here directly.

They are all resold, so they are very expensive. "

"Daughter, the things I bought this time cost a lot of money."

Hannibal came back to his senses and asked quickly:

"What did you buy?"

Tennette showed a smile and said:

"I'll go get it right away. Father, you will definitely like it."

After saying that, he left here quickly.

Hannibal frowned slightly. It seemed that the existence in the east was indeed extremely powerful.

Otherwise, their merchants would not be able to go very far at all.

Because this world is extremely cruel and realistic. Without the support of a strong motherland, even ordinary people will be bullied when they go outside.

And in a strong motherland, even if ordinary people are alone, if others want to bully you, they must take your identity into consideration.

Just as he was thinking about it, Tennette came back with a wooden box in his hand and said with a bit of coquettishness:

"Father, look, this is my year's pocket money, and I got it in exchange for saying a lot of good things."

Hannibal showed a smile. Naturally, the other person's little thoughts could not escape his eyes, and he replied with a bit of doting:

"I know, I'll just give you the money."

Only then did Tennette smile and open the wooden box.

When Hannibal saw the contents of the wooden box, he was stunned because he didn't recognize the contents at all.

It was a square thing, slightly rough to the touch, and there were some square and strangely beautiful symbols written on it, which seemed to be some kind of writing, but he didn't recognize any of them.

He just picked it up and found that he had many single pages, fastened together with hemp rope.

"Is this a book?"

Looking through this strange thing, Hannibal said with some hesitation.

Of course he knew about books, he had quite a few at home, but each one was very thick because they were all made of parchment rolls.

And the strong smell can easily attract mosquitoes.

The book in his hand is extremely thin and fragile.

Tennette nodded excitedly at this time and said:

"Father, the businessman said this is a book of poetry from the East, and it is called poetry."

"There are hundreds of beautiful poems in this small book."

"It's a pity that I can't read the text, but the businessman told me a song,"

Tennant pointed to a poem and said:

"Beautiful birds sing in the small states in the river. A virtuous and beautiful woman deserves to be pursued by a handsome and talented man."

Tennette spoke slowly about the poem he had heard from the businessman, and the artistic conception described in it made him yearn for it.

After finishing speaking slowly, Tennette was intoxicated for a long time and could not extricate himself.

No matter who you are, you can never refuse beautiful things.

Seeing this scene, Hannibal's expression became more complicated.

Looking at the short poem in the book, I couldn't help but ask:

"There are only a few lines here, but how can it have such a wonderful artistic conception?"

Tennite nodded and said with a bit of longing:

"The businessman said that these words are called Chinese characters, and each word has extremely rich meanings. The artistic conception they can convey when they are together is irresistible."

"It's a pity that I don't know it. I must find someone to learn this Chinese character. One poem is already so beautiful, and other poems must be the same."

"Father, what kind of country would you say could create such poetry?"

Hannibal took a deep breath at this time. He knew that those Romans must not be lying.

Because these words can be used to create poetry, they can also be used to record.

And this is how civilization is passed on endlessly!

Even if it may not be strong for a while, as time accumulates, a civilization with inheritance will definitely be strong!

But now, a powerful civilization has become his enemy, which is not good news.

Soon, Hannibal said:

"Tennet, go and collect more information from the East. It would be best to see if you can find someone who knows these words."

If you want to understand a culture, you must understand the other person's words. I just hope it's not too late now.

Tennette nodded with great joy. With his father's support, he could buy the things he wanted openly.

Watching his daughter's happy departure, Hannibal felt a sense of sadness in his heart.

That powerful Eastern civilization has begun to expand externally, but our own country is still curled up here and lingering.

Even Rome can't compare, because the other party actually has the ambition to let him be the coach. Carthage has begun to decline.

Fortunately, Hannibal soon regained his strength. He is a general, and it is his bounden duty to fight for his motherland!

And it just so happens that you can use this opportunity to consolidate and improve your status.

Facing this eastern existence, he must become stronger!

Soon, Hannibal glanced at the east and left here with a firm expression.

More than ten days later, in the wilderness outside the eastern border of Rome.

In the hearts of countless Romans, the arrogant and bloody barbarians were gathering together with serious expressions, forming an extremely large team.

But all the barbarians had worries on their faces, because in the distance, a large army was slowly approaching!

After more than ten years of fighting, they already know the banner of this army.

That's Han!

(An An)

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