The two of them paced in the quiet streets, the moon was curved, the night was dark, and they ran into a watchman by chance, shouting that the sky is dry and the things are dry, be careful of the candles.
After a moment of silence, Li Changtian opened his mouth first: "Just... it's quite sudden that I was asked to go to Shuofang."
"Yeah." Yan Shu said, "The world is impermanent."
Li Changtian said: "That's fine. On the way to the capital, I have been thinking about how I should stand in the world and how I can continue to walk side by side with you because of the guilt I bear on myself."
Yan Shu turned his head and looked at Li Changtian.
Li Changtian continued: "Now that I have the opportunity to commit crimes and make meritorious service, I have to make good use of it. Yan Shu, what are your plans for the future?"
Yan Shu said: "Han Ya is dead, factional struggles are raging, and the court is in turmoil, helping the emperor to eradicate traitors and protect loyalty."
Li Changtian smiled suddenly, and he said excitedly: "I fight against foreign enemies, and you prevent internal strife, you can be regarded as fighting side by side in the snowy battlefield, and the world will be bright and bright, and the mountains and rivers will be worry-free."
Yan Shu looked at him, seeing that his eyes were full of youthful spirit and unconcealable sharpness.
Temperament tough, full of blood,
This is Li Changtian.
"Yanshu." Li Changtian hesitated, and said, "You... Actually, I..."
Li Changtian spoke halfway, but couldn't continue, hesitating and faltering.
Yan Shu, who was always patient, couldn't help asking: "What?"
Li Changtian looked up at him, thought and thought, and said, "Can you give me something? Just an ordinary small object. I want to take it to Shuofang. If I have a thought..."
Yan Shu asked, "Nianxiang?"
Li Changtian scratched his head embarrassingly, and said: "Isn't there a saying that keeps people alive, and they have to have something to think about? You see, when other people go to the army, they have family members and friends who are looking forward to it. I am the only one who knows you well now." , so... so..."
Li Changtian looked flustered and spoke indiscriminately, not knowing what he was explaining.
Yan Shu nodded and said, "I see."
That night, after Yan Shu and Li Changtian returned to the mansion, he told Li Changtian to have a good rest, and left in a hurry.
As a result, on the second day, Li Changtian was about to go to the military camp, and Yan Shu hadn't come back yet.
The person who came to pick Li Changtian to the barracks was a tall and mighty soldier with beards and beards. He reported to his family that his name was Wei Ji and that he was Qin Jueming's deputy general.
Li Changtian asked Wei Ji to wait for him for a while, and then stood at the door, hoping to see through.
Wei Ji was also patient, moved a wooden bench, sat in the courtyard, and waited for Li Changtian with his hands in his hands and his shoulders shaking.
After waiting for an hour, I had no choice but to leave.
Li Changtian left a letter to Yan Shu, and went to the military camp on the outskirts of the capital with Wei Ji.
The two had just arrived at the barracks, and without a moment's rest, they were told that the departure time had been advanced.
"Ah? It's early, so when will you leave?" Wei Ji asked.
Another soldier replied.
"Leave immediately."
When Li Changtian heard it, his heart suddenly felt cold.
he thought.
It's over, it's all wrong, I won't see Yan Shu before leaving this time.
Blame myself for talking too much! Ask for something, if you don't ask for it, you can still stay with Yan Shu for a day!
Li Changtian was anxious and regretful, wishing he could slap himself.
However, life is like this after all, there are troubles everywhere, and there are no ifs in sighs.
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That year, the historian wrote that in order to resist the invasion of Beidi aliens, General Qin Jueming led 100,000 troops to Shuofang.
The emperor saw them off in person and gave them wine to celebrate their triumphant return.
Spirits poured down the throat, and it rained heavily.
You and others send off General Qin respectfully.
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Although it was raining, the army still set off in a mighty way.
The military discipline is strict and the ranks are clearly defined. Li Changtian, as the captain of Xuanjie, walks in the middle of the team.
After walking for about an hour, the rain became lighter and gradually cleared up. The soldiers took off their heavy coir raincoats one after another and quickened their pace.
Li Changtian was thinking about not saying goodbye to Yan Shu properly, and he was full of depression and sighed.
At this moment, someone came riding a horse in front of the army. It was Qin Jueming's deputy general Wei Ji.
Wei Ji shouted: "Where is Li Changtian? Where is he?"
Li Changtian raised his head, raised a hand high, and responded.
Wei Ji said: "Master Qin is looking for you."
Li Changtian followed Wei Ji to the front of the team.
He was wondering what Qin Jueming would do to find him, when he looked up, he saw a familiar figure standing beside Qin Jueming.
Li Changtian's eyes widened suddenly.
Qin Jueming patted Yan Shu on the shoulder and said, "To make a long story short, let little brother Chang Tian return to the team on his own."
Yan Shu nodded, saluted Qin Jueming with clasped fists, stepped forward and grabbed Li Changtian's wrist, and dragged him to the deserted forest by the roadside.
It was only then that Li Changtian realized that Yan Shu was drenched all over, and the legs of his snow-white brocade clothes were covered with yellow mud.
"What's wrong with you? Why is there mud on your clothes?" Li Changtian asked again and again in surprise and distress.
Yan Shu didn't answer, took out something from his bosom, and put it on Li Changtian's neck.
Li Changtian looked down and saw that it was a delicate and small white jade pendant carved in the shape of a lotus flower, with the word 'Peace' engraved on it, as well as a short section of Buddhist scriptures.
"Ah..." Li Changtian was stunned.
Yan Shu didn't explain, just said: "May you be safe, happy and healthy, sing a song with a glass of green wine, and see you every year."
Li Changtian took a deep breath, grabbed the piece of jade with one hand, and pressed it against his chest, "Thank you, Yan Shu, I will definitely protect it."
"Li Changtian." Yan Shu looked him in the eyes and said, "When the rebels in the imperial court are suppressed, the emperor will send me to Shuofang to lead the army against Di."
"Huh?!" Li Changtian was surprised.
"You should go back." Yan Shu didn't say any more.
Although there are thousands of reluctance and reluctance, but Li Changtian really should go.
He hid the red rope and white jade around his neck into his clothes, bid farewell to Yan Shu, and ran towards the direction of the army.
After walking two steps, Li Changtian turned his head.
Yan Shu stood in the forest, watching him motionless.
Yan Shu stood as straight as a pine and cypress, and the tips of his hair were still dripping with water. It was probably because he was drenched in the rain and it was too cold. His face and lips were a little pale.
Li Changtian turned around suddenly, rushed over through the standing water, and hugged Yan Shu.
Yan Shu was taken aback for a moment, then stretched out his arms to hug Li Changtian, and pulled him into his arms.
Both of them were speechless, they just hugged and gave each other the most direct warmth.
After an unknown amount of time, the two separated, and Li Changtian said, "I'm going."
"Yeah." Yan Shu nodded slowly.
Li Changtian turned around and ran towards the army, this time he didn't look back.
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Lingyan Pavilion, Marquis of Wanhu, why don't you take the Wu hook with you, a hundred thousand troops march day and night, and finally they are about to reach the border of Shuofang.
It was night, tents were set up on the wilderness plain, and bonfires were lit.
Li Changtian counted the number of soldiers and officers under his management, and arranged for patrols. These days, by studying the military system, Li Changtian has been able to handle everything in detail.
He has a cheerful personality, optimistic and friendly, and soon became one with the soldiers and won a lot of praise in the army.
Li Changtian finished arranging various affairs and walked towards the commander's tent.
In the tent, Qin Jueming was already waiting there.
Qin Jueming took off his heavy armor and only put on his coat, and sat at the desk, seeing Li Changtian entered the tent, he avoided his salute, and asked: "Have you finished reading the military book that was handed over to you a few days ago? "
"Go back to Lord Qin, we're done." Li Changtian said.
"Okay." Qin Jueming nodded, asked Li Changtian a few questions, and corrected his misunderstanding.
During these days of marching, whenever he had free time, Qin Jueming would call Li Changtian to come to the camp, and teach him about marching and combat strategies.
Li Changtian was still sincere and fearful at first, not knowing how to behave.
Later, knowing Qin Jueming's good intentions, he studied very seriously.
The two discussed the art of war for a while, and Qin Jueming suddenly started coughing violently.
Li Changtian hurried forward: "Master Qin?!"
"Nothing." Qin Jueming took a deep breath, waved his hands, with a tired expression, "Let's stop here for today, did you ask Wei Ji to teach you the art of riding and shooting?"
Li Changtian said: "Go back to Master Qin, yes."
Qin Jueming nodded: "Go."
Li Changtian saluted and resigned, and found Weiji in an open space three miles away from the army camp.
Wei Ji had already been waiting there with his horse and bow and arrow.
"Master!" Li Changtian ran over, "I've been waiting for a long time."
"Just came from Master Qin?" Wei Ji handed Li Changtian the reins of one of the horses and asked.
"Yes." Li Changtian gently stroked the horse's back, and replied.
"Damn it, are you an iron fighter? You have to travel, you have to memorize books, and you have to learn riding and archery from me." Wei Ji cursed, "You are engaged in literature and martial arts. If I were you, I would go crazy on the spot." .”
"Hahaha." Li Changtian laughed heartily, "I don't know anything, so naturally I need to learn more."
"Tut tsk tsk." Wei Ji sighed with emotion.
Still don't understand anything.
Others don't know, but he, Wei Jike, knows it very well.
Li Changtian is just bad at riding and shooting!
If it was a one-on-one match with bare hands, no one in this army could beat him!
"Master, shall we start?" Li Changtian got on his horse skillfully, picked up his bow and arrow, and smiled at Wei Ji.
Wei Ji was just over 30 years old, he was Qin Jueming's deputy general and one of the generals in the army, he followed Qin Jueming all the way from Shuofang to the capital, then to Baidi City, and now back to Shuofang.
Li Changtian knew that he was not good at horseback riding and archery, so he asked Qin Jueming for a master, and Qin Jueming asked his close confidant Wei Ji to teach Li Changtian.
Wei was born in a poor family, he didn't have much airs, he was bold, and he hit it off with Li Changtian, and they became good friends not long after, and they called each other master and apprentice.
It turns out.
Wei Ji is indeed a good teacher.
Under his guidance, Li Changtian made rapid progress in horseback riding and archery.
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"Draw the bow, draw the bow fully, and be calm!" Wei Ji roared while staring at Li Changtian's riding and shooting posture.
The two of them practiced for an entire hour without resting in the middle, and finally ended with Li Changtian hitting the target tree trunk with an arrow.
"Come on, rest for a while." Wei Ji threw the water bag to Li Changtian.
Li Changtian thanked him, sat down next to Wei Ji, loosened the front of his front, and exposed his neck. He wiped his sweaty chin and poured water on himself.
Wei Ji suddenly noticed something, and stretched out his hand towards Li Changtian's neck: "Huh? Why didn't I notice that you have something hanging around your neck before?"
Li Changtian keenly grasped the thing hanging around his neck, and leaned back, avoiding Wei Ji's hand.
"What are you panicking about!!" Wei Ji laughed and patted Li Changtian on the back.
"Cough." Li Changtian was a little embarrassed, but did not let go of his hand covering Yupei.
"I saw it." Wei Ji winked at Li Changtian, "That jade pendant, was it given to you by the girl you love?"
"Puff, cough, cough." Li Changtian was choked and coughed for a while.
Wei laughed loudly.
"No..." Li Changtian regained his composure and scratched his head.
"Not yet!" Wei Ji said, "Who are you fooling, do you know that the jade pendant on your neck was obtained from the Bodhi Temple?"
"Huh? Bodhi Temple?" Li Changtian looked puzzled, "Is there anything special about it?"
"Damn it, don't you know?" Wei Ji patted his thigh, "You little doll, you really let down the girl's infatuation! I haven't stayed in the capital for long, and I know about the Bodhi Temple!"
"This temple, it takes about a day and a night to ride a horse back and forth from the capital. I heard that the peace jade is very effective, but not many people go to their temple, because the temple is 999 floors away from the foot of the mountain. Steep stone steps!"
"Also, there is an unwritten rule in this temple."
"Those who go to the Bodhi Temple to seek the Jade of Peace need to walk through the nine hundred and ninety-nine stone steps step by step, without falling off one step."
"Furthermore, for every three hundred and thirty-three stone steps, those who seek jade must bow down sincerely once!"
Li Changtian's eyes widened in disbelief.
He remembered the day when he parted from Yan Shu.
Because of the rain, Yan Shu was completely soaked, with yellow mud all over his knees and legs.
Li Changtian originally thought that Yan Shu had fallen, but now that he thought about it, Yan Shu was so strong, how could he fall so easily
Li Changtian's throat choked up, and he seemed to see a white-clothed young man standing alone in the mountain, walking up the stone steps step by step, and then fell to the ground with his knees and knelt down.
How could he, Li Changtian, let Yan Shu beg for jade for him like this
"Aiyo." Seeing Li Changtian's red eyes, Wei said, "When the battle is over, I will go back and marry that girl, do you hear me?"
Li Changtian rubbed his eyes: "It's not a girl, but a friend."
"Friend?" Wei Ji called out again, and he said firmly, "Impossible! You are talking nonsense with your eyes open!"
"Ah? Why is it impossible?" Li Changtian raised his head and asked in confusion.
"Silly boy! The Bodhi Temple asks for jade from different identities, and the jade they ask for is different. The piece of jade on your neck is not carved with an ordinary lotus flower!" Wei Ji said with hatred for iron.
"This fucking is Bingdilian!!!"
"The person who begged you for jade wants to grow old with you! You fool!!!"