As Fang Jie had expected, the trip could be taken as a leisurely pleasure, and there was nothing bad about it. Although after going north from Luoshui River and entering the Yangtze River, all the places along the way were war-torn places, but there are still wars on the water. It's safe. In particular, Luo Tu's navy had surrendered to Fang Jie, and the court's navy would stay with Puhu to support Jin Shixiong's men and horses, so there were not many ships coming and going on the Yangtze River, and they were not affected by the war. .
A few days later, the two ships finally left Luoshui and began to sail eastward along the Yangtze River. It was easier to sail along the river, and the sailors could relax. It is rare to see Qingping on this great river, and even Fang Jie wonders if there is no war at all in this world. Or maybe this is just a short period of calm, and this big river will usher in the flames of war in a short time.
"What is that doing?"
Wanyan Yunshu seldom took a boat, even less since the last time he went south with the Black Banner Army and entered Huangyang Road. Even the last time I went south was a crossing, and it came quickly, but this time I have to walk on the water for at least one and a half months, so it is inevitable that everything is novel. She pointed to a boat parked in the distance and asked curiously, not understanding why those people threw things into the river.
"That's a new ship."
Mu Xiaoyao explained to her: "People who live near the big river always have many customs. This is to respect the god of the river... According to the usual practice, when a new boat is launched, first worship the god of the river and honor some things. The river god can protect the ship from any strong winds and waves."
"Will it work?"
she asked.
"Hush."
Mu Xiaoyao hissed: "Don't let the sailors hear such words, they are the most taboo. Don't mention it in front of the sailors in the future, they will feel unlucky. Whether it works or not, the ancestors have done this for generations Yes, even if it is just a consolation, it cannot be denied."
"Hmmmm."
Wanyan Yunshu nodded quickly: "I remember."
Mu Xiaoyao smiled, and said in a low voice: "In fact, this is just a hope of people. It's like when people encounter a severe drought, people will sacrifice to the dragon god to pray for rain. Will it really work? I'm afraid it won't work. Yes... But the people living near the river firmly believe that there is a river god in the river, so try not to question them. It's good for people to have hope in their hearts, but I think it's more real than begging for the flames of war not to spread."
"I understand, it's like the people of our Beiliao people pay homage to the mountain gods every year, expecting the protection of the gods of the 100,000 mountains, but in fact, if there is a mountain god, he has never paid attention to our Beiliao people. Over the years, I still live in such a cold and hard place, and I have never warmed up. Moreover, I have to face the oppression of the Mongolian people, and my life is extremely hard. Fortunately, I moved to the Central Plains. My brother said in a letter that the people of the Beiliao nationality are very happy .”
Mu Xiaoyao was silent for a moment, then smiled: "So they should cherish this hard-won happiness."
Wanyan Yunshu understood Mu Xiaoyao's meaning: "After I go back, I will persuade my father, this happiness is really hard-won, if the people in Mu's residence really want him to send cold cavalry to help in the battle, don't agree. I'm afraid that the tribe will be involved in the war in the Central Plains. Once the cold cavalry suffer heavy losses, the rest of the tribe will be a group of old and weak women and children. Isn't it bullied by others? This is the same as the Mongolian people will always find an excuse to slaughter my tribe. There is no difference between men, except that one uses our Northern Liao people as cattle and sheep, and the other uses our Northern Liao people as swords and guns."
"That's why Fang Jie is worried."
Mu Xiaoyao said something, shook his head and didn't dare to think about what kind of disaster it would be for the Beiliao people if the Beiliao Hanqi was really involved in the war. The Northern Liao nationality is not very male, once the cold cavalry go out, how will the remaining people face the enemy? You must know that just the beauties of the Northern Liao nationality are enough to arouse the coveted hearts of some people. Besides, the Beiliao people still have a lot of war horses.
"I used to think about..."
Wanyan Yunshu smiled, but there was no joy in his smile: "My people have finally left the bitterly cold Hundred Thousand Mountains, finally stopped being bullied by the Mengyuan people, and finally realized the long-awaited dream. Dream... After entering the Central Plains, I should become very happy. Every day when I open my eyes, I can feel the warmth of the sun, and every day when I open the window, I can see green eyes... "
"It's not just the bare snow-capped mountains, it's not just the frozen rivers... The people of the ethnic group are singing songs, holding hoes and sickles, working in the fields clumsily but contentedly, removing weeds carefully for fear of damaging the tender grass. Although they have not yet adapted to this kind of life, they must be extremely happy. The grain they planted in the first year may not be enough, but they will not complain or be sad. From the moment they saw the grain, they They will definitely value those grains more than gold.”
"When they come back from the fields, the men will open their clothes and complain that the Central Plains is so hot, but they will carefully feel the joy of sweating. They will imitate the appearance of the Han people, making a pot of tea, Sitting on a deck chair, shaking a cattail fan, listening to cicadas and birds that they have never heard before. They will get used to taking a nap under the warm sun, getting used to fishing in unfrozen rivers, getting used to rain and getting used to It's sweltering...you'll get used to the changing seasons."
Wanyan Yunshu had never seen these scenes, but she knew it must be like this. She understands her ethnic group and the bitter cold of Shiwan Dashan.
"So, I will not allow anyone to destroy this beauty!"
Wanyan Yunshu clenched his fists, and there was a radiance in his eyes that had never appeared before, so hot.
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Xiang Qingniu is used to looking at the scenery from the bow of the boat. Fang Xie found that his sight was always wandering on those fishing boats. After following his line of sight for a long time, Fang Xie finally discovered the mystery... Some bold young women can sweat profusely in winter wearing very little clothes.
"Does it look good?"
Fang Jie squatted next to Xiang Qingniu, trembling like an instigator: "There are more beautiful places in the brothel, do you want me to order you to detour to Jiangdu? It is said that that place is the most beautiful place in the world, casually You can find a country and a city in a painting boat... Don't feel bad about money, I'm out!"
"Get up!"
Xiang Qingniu said solemnly: "As a Taoist, the leader of the Taoist sect, would I be so boring and shameless? Didn't you realize that I was seriously observing the people's conditions? Feeling the hardships of the people? You see, this is the beauty of the working people. Only a nasty villain like you would think of such a nasty thing!"
"Forget it."
Fang Jie said with some regret: "I originally planned to ask the accountant in Daying to allocate a certain amount of money as a special fund for Dao Zun to break his virginity. It seems that this money is unnecessary. I think it can be transferred to the special fund for Dao Zun's retirement. I'll give it to you later."
"Pooh!"
Xiang Qingniu glared at him: "But... is there really such a special money?"
"Absolutely not."
Fang Jie said solemnly: "Just to tease you, why do you take it seriously?"
Xiang Qingniu sighed and said, "Don't you think it's unreasonable to play with such an honest, kind, kind and respectable Daoist?"
"I just thought it was fun."
Fang Jie smiled: "But then again, you haven't told me why you are so afraid of getting along with women. Is there some tragic childhood? Or is there some unforgivable lingering love story? Is it in your life? Is there a woman who left you with indelible harm? Tell me about it, the journey is so boring, and it makes me happy to say something unhappy."
Xiang Qingniu looked at Fang Jie and said seriously: "Are you forcing me to fight with you?"
Fang Jie shook his head: "Don't be so serious, fighting is not fun."
Xiang Qingniu said angrily: "If I could beat you up, I'd beat you into a fucking pig's head long ago."
Fang Jie expressed his understanding: "Well, I know that you are absolutely not lying... You don't know, it's the most interesting to see someone who really wants to beat you up but can't beat you up."
Xiang Qingniu looked at Fang Jie, then sighed: "I'll try to find your subordinate Chen Xiaoru later..."
Fang Jie laughed out loud, and just as he was smiling, his face suddenly changed.
In the distance, a black shadow rushed over from the river, stepping on a small boat on the river and came towards this side like a big eagle. His identity was not light, but he was definitely fast enough. Many small boats were stepped on and turned sideways by him, but no one was hurt. When Fang Jie saw the man clearly, the condensed five-vein whirlwind in his cuff quietly dissipated.
With a bang, the man landed on the bow, and the big ship trembled for it.
"If you step on my boat, you must pay for it."
Fang Jie looked at the man and said.
"Is it okay to make a white note?"
The person who just landed on the boat asked seriously.
Fang Jie shook his head: "It's not allowed to give an IOU, but you can repay the debt..."
He pointed to Xiang Qingniu: "He is panicking."
Xiang Qingniu spat: "Bah, Daoist, I don't have this taste!"
The visitor laughed, and sat cross-legged on the bow of the boat: "Hurry up, come, have some good wine and food. I'm still in a hurry to go back and start a war with Jin Shixiong. If I didn't happen to be on the riverside today, I would use my clairvoyance to look for him on the fishing boat." The beauty will not see the two of you at the bow. To be honest, I was not sure at first, but after a while I was sure that it was you."
The visitor sat down carelessly, and threw aside the palm-leaf fan behind him. This iconic ugliness and iconic palm-leaf fan, who else could it be if it was not a tiger
"You are also a prince now, why run around when you have nothing to do?"
He asked Fang Jie.
Fang Jie replied: "Take your daughter-in-law back to your natal home...do you believe it?"
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"What a coincidence."
Puhu took a sip of the wine and stuffed a large piece of cooked beef into his mouth: "We fight every day, and Jin Shixiong didn't attack today for some reason. See you two."
Fang Jie expressed his understanding: "This thing named Dao Zun was looking at the scenery just like you."
Xiang Qingniu spouted out the wine and gave Fang Xie a hard look.
"Are you two showing off your love for each other?"
Pu Hu looked at Xiang Qingniu looking at Fang Jieyou's resentful eyes and laughed.
Xiang Qingniu spat out: "Uncle Hu, if you don't know how to use words, can you ask me first? If the word "love each other" is used on me and him, how many stunning women in the world will be heartbroken! Do you know? Even if you don’t think about me, you should also think about those heroines who admire me in the Jianghu. Once the four words you said are spread and everyone thinks that I don’t love women but men, you know how many Can't women survive? I'm a public lover, don't ruin my bright future!"
Puhu looked at Fang Jie while eating the meat: "You still have a name called Dazhong?"
Fang Jie was stunned for a moment, then moved back: "It's not funny at all!"
Xiang Qingniu chuckled, Pu Hu came alone to express enough goodwill, he was not hostile, he just appeared on Fang Jie's boat, as happy as meeting an old friend by chance. While drinking and eating meat, the three of them chattered indiscriminately, talking nonsense, but each of them laughed heartlessly.
Puhu smiled happily, but there was always a kind of sadness in his eyes that couldn't be shaken off. He was very happy, maybe just to hide his sadness. Or maybe, he really has too few friends, so when he saw Fang Jie and Xiang Qingniu, he would feel so happy and kind, and temporarily forget the sadness.