Some people are waiting to throw flowers, while others are waiting to watch a good show. The neighborhood of the city gate is becoming more and more lively every day.
These things were spread in Luoyue City, no one cared about which ones were true and which ones were false, it was just that there were more gossips after dinner.
To Guan Yubai, he didn't care about these trivial matters.
The new military service system proposed by him and Xiao Yi was tried out for two years in Kailian City, Fuzhong City, Yanding City, Yongjia City, and Dengli City. Since the beginning of the year, this military-civilian unity system has been officially implemented in other cities. Military system, for the past two months, apart from teaching little Xiao Yu, Guan Yubai has been busy with the military system, enjoying himself.
Occasionally, when he was free, he would take little Xiao Yu out together, to the Shantang, to see the farmers planting the land, and the servants dredging silt and building the dam...
In the early morning of this day, Guan Yubai took little Xiao Yu to Anxingzhuang, six miles outside the city.
Anxingzhuang is a village used to accommodate veterans.
For those veterans who were injured and disabled on the battlefield and were homeless, Xiao Yi specially allocated money to buy Zhuangzi and fields in several places on the outskirts of Luoyue City so that they could live and work in peace.
Among them, Anxing Village is the closest to Luoyue City, and it only takes about a stick of incense to ride a horse from the gate of the city.
Guan Yubai did not notify Zhuangzi in advance, and Zhuangzi's hemp manager was almost dumbfounded when he learned that the generalissimo and his grandson were coming, and ran to Zhuangzi's mouth as quickly as possible to greet him.
But Zhuangzi's mouth was already empty, and he was immediately told that the Generalissimo and Shisun took the doctor to Bao Laoliu's house first.
Ma Guanshi's heart skipped a beat, and he went to Bao Laoliu's house out of breath again. Bao Laoliu's family is not good, if the nobleman is surprised, then he can't bear it!
The more he thought about the matter, the more anxious he became. He was sweating profusely and out of breath, and finally saw Bao Laoliu's house. There were many spectators surrounded by three floors outside the door.
"Let's... let's go."
While the manager was talking, he pushed and pushed forward, when he heard a childish voice in the room asking with concern: "Uncle, are you still in pain?"
"It doesn't hurt anymore, it doesn't hurt anymore." Another rough male voice said flatteredly, and after a pause, he added sincerely, "It hurts when it's windy and rainy, and you know it's going to rain when it hurts." It's raining."
At this time, Ma Guanshi finally walked to the front of the crowd, and stood outside the threshold looking in.
I saw a two or three-year-old boy wearing blue clothes sitting behind an Eight Immortals table in the main room. The boy wrinkled his pitiful bun face and said distressedly: "Father, it always rains in spring..." Does that uncle Doesn't it always hurt
The boy's pretty little face was troubled, but not frightened.
Ma Guanshi was dumbfounded, and his eyes slowly moved to Bao Laoliu who was sitting on the side cautiously.
Bao Laoliu is an honest man in his thirties. Five years ago, he lost an arm and ruined his face in the battle with Baiyue. A raised scar ran across his right eye and the bridge of his nose. Inch long, the enemy's knife not only made him lose his right eye, but also made his appearance hideous and terrifying, not to mention a child, even many adults would feel frightened when they saw it.
This little grandson is only over two years old, and Ma Guanshi was afraid that he would frighten the little grandson, so he is finally at ease now.
That's right, these are their grandchildren, and the Zhennan Prince's Mansion is a world that was fought on the battlefield, so their grandchildren are naturally different from ordinary children. Ma Guanshi proudly straightened his back and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his cuff.
Guan Yubai, who was sitting next to little Xiaoyu, gently rubbed the little guy's soft hair, and then ordered the military doctor on standby to check Bao Laoliu's pulse.
Taking advantage of this gap, the magistrate hurriedly lifted his robe, stepped over the threshold, and walked in.
"I have met my grandson, Marshal!" Manager Ma saluted Guan Yubai and Xiao Yu respectfully, "The younger one is the manager of An Xing Zhuang."
"Don't be cautious." Guan Yubai smiled amiably, "My grandson and I are just veterans who came here to visit."
Guan Yubai usually has a gentle demeanor, but there is a trace of alienation, but as long as he is willing, he can make people feel convincing and feel like a spring breeze.
"Yes, Marshal." The magistrate responded hastily, and his stiff body relaxed a little.
If it is said that the people in southern Xinjiang only heard the names of Guan Jiajun and Guan Yubai, then since Guan Yubai was officially named the military commander of Southern Xinjiang, Guan Yubai's life story can be said to be unrecognizable in southern Xinjiang. Everyone knows everyone, and in the past two months, it has been the favorite story told by the storytellers in the teahouse.
Marshal was born as a general, loyal and courageous, defending his family and defending his country. He always thinks about these veterans who retired from the battlefield, and so does their son. There is a saying that "heroes cherish each other", so it is no wonder that the marshal left the pedantic Dayu and joined them in southern Xinjiang!
While he was thinking, Manager Ma looked at Guan Yubai and Xiao Yu with brighter eyes and a more attentive expression, which made Xiao Si get goosebumps all over his body.
Soon, the middle-aged military doctor also checked Bao Laoliu's pulse, and told him that he could prescribe two prescriptions for Bao Laoliu, one for drinking soup and one for brewing medicinal soup, which can relieve the pain in rainy weather. arm pain.
Hearing this, Xiao Xiaoyu seemed to be relieved, then looked at the other party with some sympathy, stretched out a small claw and patted Bao Laoliu's hand and said: "Uncle, you have to drink the medicine obediently! "
The little adult's words made Bao Lao Liu, a rough man, almost burst into tears on the spot, and was completely moved.
After sitting at Bao's house for about two cups of tea, Guan Yubai and Xiao Xiaoyu left, led by Manager Ma, they continued to go to other houses in the village, and continued to gossip with the veterans and their families, and also talked about the battlefield The past on...
Xiao Xiaoyu seemed to be listening to the story, and was fascinated by it, as if she hadn't noticed the "differentness" of these people at all. And he really didn't feel scared, Chu Xiao's father lost an arm, and Chu Xiao's grandfather lost a leg, but other than that, they were no different from anyone else.
They visited house after house throughout the morning, and the hours flew by. After lunch, Manager Ma took Guan Yubai and Xiao Yu to walk around the Zhuangzi, looking at the kitchens in the Zhuangzi, the fields planted by the tenant farmers and veterans, and the clear fish pond...
Seeing this, little Xiao Yu couldn't bear to leave. He squatted by the pond and watched the fish swimming in the water. Guan Yubai simply explained the species of fish to him from the side. In one word, you forget the time.
Until there was a commotion from behind, Guan Yu Bai followed the prestige, and saw four or five people seem to be pushing each other in front of a house hundreds of meters away, one of them was a middle-aged scholar wearing a blue straight gown. Get into a carriage while others are trying to persuade to hold back.
Ma Guanshi's complexion changed slightly, and he blurted out: "Mr. Hui..."
Those who can be called "Mr." must be those who are talented in a certain field. Guan Yu raised his brows and asked, "Who is Mr. Hui?"
Ma Guanshi replied respectfully: "Mr. Hui is the teacher of the private school in front..." He is also the only teacher of the private school within five miles of Zhuangzi.
"Brother Yu, shall we go over and have a look?" Guan Yubai lowered his head and asked Xiao Yu.
The little guy's curiosity was also aroused, and he responded crisply, holding Guan Yubai's big hand with one hand, and walked forward.
"Everyone, please get out of the way, I have made up my mind." Mr. Hui, who was wearing a straight blue suit, angrily tried to shake off an old man.
The old man begged bitterly: "Mr. Hui, please think again! You have been teaching in this private school for seven years. Where can we find another teacher?"
"Yes, Mr. Hui, you should think about it again." Several farmers next to him also urged each other.
"Don't say any more, I want to go back to my hometown in Jiangnan!" Mr. Hui frowned displeasedly and said, "Zhennan Prince's Mansion is full of rebellious ministers and thieves! I will not be with rebellious ministers and thieves! Do you still want to kidnap me and leave me alone?" Can’t do it, is there any law for the king?! It’s a barbaric land!”
Several commoners looked at each other apprehensively, and flinched.
At this time, a clear and crisp child voice asked curiously: "Father, what is a traitor?"
Immediately afterwards, another gentle and clear male voice sounded: "Rebellious ministers and thieves refer to those who do not abide by the way of monarch and minister, father and son."
This question and answer involuntarily attracted the attention of Mr. Hui and several others. They followed the prestige and saw a young gentleman walking towards this side leading a boy with red lips and white teeth.
The Ma Guanshi who was following the two of them had a very stiff expression on his face, and he regretted not sending this Mr. Hui away sooner. On the local plate in Southern Xinjiang, he kept saying that the Zhennan Prince's Mansion was a traitor? ! And said it in front of the marshal and grandchildren! This kind of elm head can't teach children badly!
Xiao Xiaoyu looked up at Guan Yubai, tilted his head and asked again: "Father, what is the way of monarch and minister?"
The official language Bai smiled and explained: ""Mencius" said: The way of the monarch and his ministers is to repay kindness and righteousness. When the emperor treats his ministers like brothers and feet, the ministers regard the emperor as his heart; The ruler treats his ministers like dirt, and the ministers regard him as a bandit."
The way of the monarch and his ministers is not "the ruler wants his ministers to die, and his ministers have to die"!
During the speech, Guan Yubai had already looked at Mr. Hui with a calm expression. However, he didn't know whether he was speaking to Xiao Xiaoyu or Mr. Hui with that meaningful tone.
"Well said!" Manager Ma couldn't help but praise, should they wash their necks in Nanjiang and wait for Emperor Dayu to put the butcher knife on their necks? !
Xiao Xiaoyu seemed to understand but did not understand, but desperately applauded her adoptive father. Dad said it, and foster father was right!
Mr. Na Hui's face was flushed, and he pointed at Guan Yubai with trembling fingers. It took him a long time to hold back a sentence: "Spoken words!"
Guan Yubai was not interested in arguing with this pedantic nerd, so he turned to Mr. Ma and said, "Send him away."
"Yes, Marshal." The steward clasped his fists in response.
Before he finished speaking, Guan Yubai had already taken Xiao Yu away, leaving the shocked eyes and unbelievable voices of the people behind: "This is the marshal?!"
The only marshal official language in southern Xinjiang? !
Then this kid is...
Those speculative words could not reach Guan Yubai and Xiao Xiaoyu's ears, and then Guan Yubai took Xiao Xiaoyu on the way back to Luoyue City.
The golden sunshine and the regular jolts woke up Xiao Yu's drowsiness. His eyelids were already heavy, and he was lazily nestling in his adoptive father's arms and yawning.
Not a moment later, they entered the city from the north gate of Luoyue City, and then slowed down their horses.
Guan Yubai looked down at the little guy in his arms, and said with a smile, "Brother Yu, you'll be home soon."
At this moment, there was a sudden commotion on the second floor of Fengyun Teahouse on their left. Behind a few half-open windows, colorful flowers sprinkled down from the private seats on the second floor, forming a rain of flowers. The words fell, and there were many...
It immediately attracted many passers-by to stop, and also attracted the little guy. He regained his energy in an instant, and shouted: "Huahua!"
Even those passers-by didn't know Guan Yubai's identity, but when they saw the flower rain, they all guessed it, and said in a hurry:
"It's the Marshal!"
"Which girl is throwing flowers at the marshal again!"
"I don't think the marshal will be able to hide this time."
"..."
Amidst the din, Xiaosi's face was stern, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. He rushed out a whip from his waist and swung it out like a spirit snake. The children blew away, and finally landed around Guan Yubai in a mess...
And Guan Yubai's moon-white robe is still covered in flowers!
For a moment, the whole street seemed to be quiet for a moment, and then it became noisy again, and many people cast their eyes on it.
Xiaosi's face was as heavy as water, and his cold eyes shot towards the second floor of Fengyun Tea House like sharp arrows, as if saying, is this going to end? !
Suddenly, Xiaosi seemed to sense something, and moved his eyes down again, looking forward.
In the next moment, I heard a joking male voice coming from the front: "In ancient times, there was a cart for throwing fruit, but now there is a street for throwing 'flowers'. It's really a beautiful story!"
A few zhang away, a handsome young man in purple was riding on a tall dark cloud riding snow, laughing loudly.
"Daddy!"
As soon as Xiao Xiaoyu saw Xiao Yi, he opened his arms excitedly towards him, and Xiao Yi had no choice but to take over his son.
Seeing his son rubbing against himself like a cat, Xiao Yi was a little amused, and said casually: "Stinky boy, did your adoptive father take you to play?"
"Yeah." Xiaotuanzi nodded vigorously, thinking of something, he took out a purse from his arms, took out a piece of corn candy he got from Anxingzhuang, and said generously, "Give it to Daddy!"
He looked at Xiao Yi with big eyes, as if saying, Daddy, how good I am to you!
Xiao Xiaoyu's flattery was quite good, Xiao Yi was happy, and said, "Let's go! Daddy will take you to buy delicious food!"
During the conversation, seven or eight young masters and girls came out of the Fengyun teahouse, and walked towards Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai. Among them were a few familiar figures, the third son Hua, the fifth son Liu, Hua Girl, Chang Huanwei... Even Qu Jiayue was among them.
These young masters and girls walked up to the horse, first saluted the two of them, followed by the third young master Hua, who was a little embarrassed and said to Guan Yubai: "Marshal, we were just joking with you just now, your lord has a lot, don't bother with me We are offended."
The implication is that the flowers just now were dropped by them!
"What joke? I think you are making a bet, right?" Xiao Yi casually glanced at Fifth Young Master Liu who was hiding behind and laughing.
Fifth Young Master Liu suddenly became the center of everyone's attention. He touched his nose, salivated and complimented: "Hey, you know me too."
Qu Jiayue took a step forward and cleverly explained: "The few of us just came here to drink tea, and I happened to hear that many people threw flowers at the Marshal recently, so I bought a few baskets of flowers on a whim. Thinking that Marshal you happened to pass by just now, Mr. Liu proposed to make a bet to see who can throw flowers on Marshal..."
Fifth Young Master Liu coughed in embarrassment, and he just said something casually, but everyone responded unexpectedly.
but…
Fifth Young Master Liu looked at Xiaosi on the black horse with burning eyes, and said with emotion: "Marshal, your guard is really skilled! With him, I will keep you" '!" Maybe he can open a gamble with his brothers, and he will be the banker!
As soon as he said this, the corners of the mouths of the others twitched silently. This sentence was used to describe a romantic young man. Is it suitable for Guan Yubai? !
Xiao Si's gaze became even colder, and he almost pulled out the throwing knife.
Even Xiao Yi shook his head, and said angrily: "Go home and study more, what are you talking about!"
"Brother, Marshal, don't be as knowledgeable as I am." Fifth Young Master Liu rubbed his nose disheartenedly, and took a half step back.
The corner of Qu Jiayue's mouth always maintained a gentle smile, and said again: "Master, Marshal, we were playing chess and painting in the teahouse just now, and I heard that Marshal is very accomplished in calligraphy, painting and chess, can you give me some advice?"
Hearing this, Miss Hua's eyes lit up, showing anticipation.