Chapter 2, The Art of Beast Language
Zhao's Workshop
It seems to be saying, what is wrong with this black mud? It can wash away the dirt on the body. Look, am I not using these things to cleanse myself?
The ox cart was still slowly making its way down the street, and neither the driver, Shi Lei, nor the passenger, Shen Ao, noticed that behind them, among the pedestrians, two idle men were discreetly following them. Their tracking skills were quite good; at times they would stop, and at other times they would walk a few steps slowly, showing no signs of unusual behavior whatsoever
Shen Ao, after all, is a duke, and although he is only fifteen years old and has been given a diminutive title, his status as a duke is indisputable. He usually uses bath beans, but those are not only ineffective but also quite expensive. Seeing that he could barely afford bath beans, he thought whether he could make soap in advance, which would not only be convenient for his own use but, more importantly, would provide a good opportunity to make a profit.
It is one of the properties belonging to the family of Consort Zhao in the imperial palace. This Consort Zhao, who has given birth to the Sixth Prince and the Fifth Princess for the current Emperor, was originally named Zhao Yingying and is the biological elder sister of Zhao Yanyan, the mother of Shen Ao
Without uttering a sound, communication was merely through thought. The moment his eyes met those of the large black dog, he surprisingly understood the thoughts of the other at that instant.
Speaking of this, there is a joke. In the "Shishuo Xinyu," it is mentioned that during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Wang Dun had just been appointed as a prince consort. After using the restroom, when he returned, his attendants brought him washing supplies. A small golden basin filled with clean water and a glass bowl containing bath beans were presented to him. Having never seen them before, Wang Dun poured all the bath beans into the basin, drank and ate them, even claiming that the bath beans were cooked rice. This caused all the attendants in the room to stifle their laughter, unable to contain themselves.
To say that reading is beneficial is to acknowledge that one can see and learn many things from it. For instance, one becomes aware of what is lacking in the world and what actions should be taken. However, before undertaking these actions, one might first want to try out the beast language technique that exists in their mind
Come, come down, and wash with me. Look, how fun it is
Soap beans are considered a luxury for noble families, and ordinary people cannot afford them. What do they use instead? Generally, different regions have their own unique cleaning products. For example, some places use tea husks, others use lye, some use soapberry powder, and in certain mountainous areas, a natural foaming plant called sapindus is used.
Forget it, if it takes longer, so be it; safety is paramount, isn't it? Looking at his own slender arms and legs, Shen Ao decided that he should take the opportunity to exercise his body properly. Just like during his three years in the military, he had spent considerable time training alongside soldiers amidst his research. Although he did not have much time to participate fully, he was still familiar with the basic routines. Thinking that once he has money, he will need a good body to enjoy it, he became even more determined to work on his physical fitness. Just like during his three years in the military, he had spent considerable time training alongside soldiers amidst his research. Although he did not have much time to participate fully, he was still familiar with the basic routines. Thinking that once he has money, he will need a good body to enjoy it, he became even more determined to work on his physical fitness.
After being shut in the residence for a full seven days, having read numerous books, I have gained a deeper understanding of the current world. Unlike the history of the previous life, in this life, the Sui Dynasty was not replaced by the Tang Dynasty, but instead continued for several hundred years before being succeeded by the present-day Da Qian. Now it is the fifteenth year of Han Chang under Da Qian, and the current emperor, Qianwen Di, is diligently working to restore the glory of the strong Han.
Shen Ao was not trapped; rather, he was disgusted by the muddy road below and simply did not want to go down. At that moment, he conveyed this thought to the large black dog using his mind. The large black dog, who was listening, was stunned for a few moments, and then it fell to the ground with a thud, getting covered in black mud.
Leveraging the influence of Consort Zhao, the Zhao Workshop has become one of the renowned workshops in Daliang City. The ceramics and other products it produces occupy a certain market share. However, this time, Shen Ao has come not to produce ceramics, but to make soap
It was precisely because he understood that Shen Aoren could not help but curse inwardly. This big black dog actually dared to look down on him in his heart, believing that he was far inferior to the other party. Aside from being somewhat more handsome, he had no basic freedom, confined to the cow shed, pitifully watching everything around him
No matter how slow it is, the ox cart is still moving, and after a while, it finally arrived at the Zhao family workshop. Cousin Zhao Yuanji had already received the news and was waiting at the workshop entrance with a few people for Shen Ao's arrival
Regarding the ambitions of the current emperor, Shen Ao is not concerned; what he is thinking about now is how to live his life moving forward. Although, as a duke, he receives a monthly allowance, and his concubine, Consort Zhao, as well as his uncle, Duke Zhongcheng, also provide him with some monthly financial assistance, these are ultimately handouts and do not belong to him. This makes him feel less assertive when he speaks. Aware that a wealthy man is a man indeed, while a poor man struggles, Shen Ao is determined to rely on his own hands to achieve a happy life.
Tilting his head, Shen Ao decided that there was no need to use beast language anymore when it was unnecessary. It was pointless to reason with them, as there was no meaning in doing so
Damn it
As his thoughts returned, Shen Ao began to contemplate how he should conduct himself when he met his cousin at the Zhao family workshop later.
It should be a benefit from time travel, but compared to those who come from books with systems or golden fingers, the beast language technique brought by Shen Ao is somewhat lacking.
The ox cart still moved slowly, hardly faster than walking, which made Shen Ao want to communicate with it using beast language to see if the ox could speed up. However, thinking about how he had communicated with a big black dog left him feeling a bit dazed, so he shook his head. What if the ox really listened to him and decided it didn't want to pull the cart anymore? That would be too exhausting. A major strike would be like shooting oneself in the foot, wouldn't it?
Beast Language: Upon completion of the study, one can communicate with all animals between heaven and earth, understanding their words, and they will also understand yours
As one of the most successful merchants in the past, Shen Ao is well aware of the immense power of capital. The soap will be the first step he takes to establish himself in the Great Qian Dynasty.
"Alas, this is forcing me to associate with beasts," sighed Shen Ao, his face filled with indignation. However, upon reflection, it is still a skill, isn't it? With the mindset that what is learned becomes one's own, he has dedicated time each day over the past seven days to study. Given his talent, he is still far from mastery, and even communicating with a 'colossal creature' like the old ox proves to be quite challenging. Thus, he can only start by selecting smaller animals for experimentation.
The performance of the large black dog fell into Shen Ao's eyes, truly disgusting him. He finally understood a truth: humans and beasts are indeed difficult to coexist. At least he could not roll around on the ground like the large black dog; otherwise, he would surely be regarded as a neurotic existence.
Previously, there had been no experimental objectives within the Duke Zhongguo's residence. Now, having come to the street, I finally noticed a dog by the roadside, and thus I was inclined to give it a try. With a glimmer of understanding that emerged in my mind after my studies, Shen Ao's gaze fell upon a large black dog by the roadside