I trade in both worlds

As night falls, the school is brightly lit.

This group of young scholars sat under the lamp and continued their study tour.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, ten days have passed.

They packed their bags and prepared to leave Qizhou to continue their study tour.

Before leaving, Mr. Qu Renjie personally saw them off to the gate of the prefectural school. He looked at these young faces with a heart full of reluctance and expectation.

"Take care on your journey," he said sincerely, "I hope you can go further and further on your study tour and have a broader and broader future."

Everyone was deeply moved when they heard this. They bowed deeply to Mr. Qu Renjie and expressed their most sincere gratitude. Then, they turned around and embarked on a new journey.

After leaving the provincial school, they decided to continue moving forward, their destination being Mount Tai, the towering first of the Five Great Mountains.

Mount Tai, the first of the Five Great Mountains, is majestic and magnificent, and has attracted countless literati and poets to make pilgrimages since ancient times.

Li Wenyuan's plan required everyone to go to Mount Tai, climb all the way, appreciate the beauty of the mountains and rivers, increase their knowledge, and hone their character.

After resting for a day in the inn in Qizhou and recuperating, the group marched in a mighty procession along the official road leading to Mount Tai.

The autumn wind was bleak, blowing the fallen leaves everywhere. The sounds of horse hooves and wheels intertwined together, like a passionate autumn march, echoing in the silent valley.

They walked along the winding mountain road, and the scenery on both sides slowly unfolded like a picture scroll, which was refreshing.

Everyone chatted as they walked, enjoying the scenery along the way. Their laughter and conversation echoed in the silent valley, adding a bit of vitality to this cold autumn day.

There is a maple forest beside the road, and the red leaves on the trees are swaying gently in the autumn wind, like burning flames.

"Brother, the autumn scenery in Qizhou is completely different from over there." Xu Zhun said in a low voice.

Xu Jin smiled slightly, with a far-reaching gaze: "The ancients said, 'One leaf tells the coming of autumn.' This golden and fiery red is the best interpretation of autumn by nature."

Xu Qiwei winked at the two of them playfully and asked, "Uncle, will we see different scenery when we get to Mount Tai?"

Xu Jin chuckled, recalling the scene when Xu Xu took them to climb Mount Tai two years ago. At that time, they were in the modern era, and Mount Tai was crowded with people and noisy.

Nowadays, although there are still many people climbing Mount Tai, it is definitely not as many as modern people. What you can see here is more of the natural beauty of Mount Tai.

"That's natural. There aren't so many traces of artificial carving here. It's more of the wonders of nature." Xu Jin chuckled.

Chen Xingrui came over and gently patted Xu Qiwei on the shoulder, saying, "Mount Tai is the first of the Five Great Mountains. Its magnificence cannot be fully described in words."

“When you stand on the top of a mountain and look down at the other mountains, you will understand what it means to be on top of a mountain and see all the other mountains as small.”

At sunset, the setting sun was like blood, shining on the shoulders of the group. They arrived at the inn at the foot of Mount Tai in a mighty procession, and they were exhausted but could not hide the excitement and expectation in their eyes.

Outside the inn, the lights were dim and the noise was deafening.

Xu Jin stood at the door, looking at the bustling crowd, and couldn't help feeling excited: "Look at the foot of Mount Tai, it's really lively."

Chen Xingrui smiled and nodded, his eyes gleaming with anticipation: "Yes, it looks like there will be a lot of people climbing the mountain tomorrow."

Xu Zhun nodded and couldn't help but sigh: "Mount Tai is the first of the Five Great Mountains. Its magnificence has attracted countless scholars and writers to come here for pilgrimage since ancient times."

Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng said excitedly: "I heard that there is a 'Heavenly Street' on the top of Mount Tai, surrounded by clouds and mist, like a fairyland. I wonder if we are lucky enough to see that scene."

Hearing this, Xu Jin couldn't help but feel full of anticipation.

He said softly: "Mu Feng is right. The 'Heavenly Street' on the top of Mount Tai is indeed a rare wonder in the world."

The inn was brightly lit, and everyone sat together, tasting the local delicacies and chatting about their experiences and expectations.

When everyone had almost finished eating, Chen Xinghuan said, "We will be climbing the mountain tomorrow. Everyone should have a good rest tonight and get enough energy. The road to Mount Tai is steep and difficult, so we need to be fully prepared."

As the night deepened, everyone returned to their rooms to rest. Xu Jin lay on the bed, looking at the starry sky outside the window, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.

The next morning, as soon as the sky turned pale, the group was ready to set off.

The autumn breeze blows on your face, bringing a hint of coolness, but also refreshing.

At Chen Xinghuan's command, the group headed towards their first stop, the Dai Temple, in a mighty procession.

Soon, they arrived at the Dai Temple on Mount Tai.

The Dai Temple, a building carrying a thousand years of history, stands quietly on the southern foot of Mount Tai. It is the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the God of Mount Tai.

Li Mufeng looked at the Dai Temple and felt inexplicably moved.

He chanted softly: "How is Mount Tai? The green of Qi and Lu is endless. Nature has endowed it with divine beauty, and yin and yang divide the day and night. Clouds rise from my heart, and birds fly back into my eyes. I will climb to the top and look down on all the other mountains."

Xu Weihao and Chen Xingrui also felt the solemnity and sacredness.

They smiled at each other, knowing in their hearts that this study tour was not only to broaden their horizons, but also to sharpen their character and lay a solid foundation for their future imperial examinations.

Chen Xinghuan led everyone slowly into the Dai Temple. The first thing that caught their eyes was a tall archway with three large characters "Daizong Archway" inscribed on it. The font was vigorous and powerful, revealing an extraordinary aura.

On both sides of the archway, lions stand majestically, as if guarding this sacred land.

Xu Qiwei looked up at the memorial archway, his eyes sparkling with excitement: "Wow, this place is so magnificent!"

He took Xu Jin's hand and skipped into the Dai Temple.

Xu Jin smiled and touched Xu Qiwei's head: "Weiwei, this is the Taishan Temple, where emperors of all dynasties worshipped the gods of Taishan. Of course it has to be more magnificent."

He was filled with awe and curiosity about this ancient building. The architectural style, scale, and even layout here were different from modern ones, and he couldn't find any similarities after looking left and right.

Xu Zhun followed closely beside, also looking around, silently comparing it with the modern Dai Temple in his mind.

Although the Dai Temple in his memory is different from what he sees now, he can still feel the weight of history and the charm of culture.

Li Mufeng walked aside, looking deeply at the surrounding buildings. He sighed softly, "Yes, this place is not only magnificent, but also full of the vicissitudes of history."

Xu Weihao also echoed: "Mu Feng is right. Every plant and tree here contains a profound cultural heritage. Our study tour this time is to experience the weight of history and the charm of culture."