珍珠舶   By: Unknown (17th/18th cent.)

"珍珠舶" is a captivating tale that takes readers on a journey through time and across oceans. The author's vivid descriptions bring to life the exotic locations and characters, immersing the reader in a world of adventure and intrigue.

The plot is intricate and full of unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The characters are well-developed and dynamic, each with their own motivations and secrets that add depth to the story.

Overall, "珍珠舶" is an engaging and well-written historical fiction novel that will appeal to fans of adventure and mystery. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling and immersive read.

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　　詩曰： 　　誰云結交易，結交苦不深。 　　結金罕結義，結面難結心。 　　羊左久不作，范張莫望今。 　　平時酒肉眼不白，才遇孔方心便黑。 　　紛紛翻覆似波瀾，多少良朋變仇敵。 　　請君滿泛手中觴，聽我新編暢胸臆。 　　這一首詩，是說那人心叵測，交友最難。蓋因朋友列在五倫之一，無論士農工商， 以類相從，少不得各自有個相與的朋友。只是古道日非，人情淺薄。那仗義疏財，慨然 諾急患難的絕少，以黃金多寡，為交誼淺深的最多。所以富貴與富貴交則終，富貴與貧 賤交則不終。先富貴而後貧賤，則亦不終。當其顯達與殷厚相等，則意氣類洽，把臂訂 盟，以為同胞，始可擬管鮑不足尚也。及至事變臨身，一朝顛沛，休指望赤膽相扶，就 把那臉兒翻轉，視如陌路，甚而惟恐禍害牽連，逢人推說從來不曾相識，這也還算是厚 道的了。每見今世險刻之徒，往往乘友落難，陽為排解，陰實從中取利，更或假意說盟 說誓，專等墮入局中，即便下手，有田�... Continue reading book >>