Located deep in the Undake Plateau in the southwest of Zhongzhou, in a large virgin forest, there is a camp that is destined not to be marked on any map.
The entire camp is built inside a primeval forest. In addition to the trees that can provide shelter from the wind and rain, there are only a few undulating mountains around it. Starting from the main entrance of the camp, proceeding less than two kilometers is the border between Zhongzhou and Annan Kingdom. The border is inaccessible and inaccessible, and it can't be any more remote.
The camp is small in size and does not occupy a large area. It has about a dozen thatched houses for people to live in and a small but clean open-air training ground.
A nearly ten-meter-high observation tower in the center of the training ground and the flagpole flying the Star Flag of Central Continent stood alone. It was the highest place in the entire camp. However, in such an environment, even if the view from the observation tower was slightly better than that from the ground, it would not be the same. Not much better, just better than nothing.
The sun sets.
The setting sun cast its last rays of light on the camp's training ground, and the entire training ground was dim.
There is a strong wind at dusk.
The fierce air current tore the star flag on the flagpole. The flag fluttered and the wind blew away the clouds. The entire camp looked like a desolate and vivid picture.
A group of soldiers in military uniforms saluted silently under the star flag, their expressions solemn and solemn.
Among the forty or fifty soldiers, the leader is a middle-aged man, about fifty years old, with a very ordinary appearance and figure, but a pair of extremely energetic and even sharp eyes that add a lot of beauty to his whole person. , he was dressed in a military uniform, and although he did not wear a military rank, he looked particularly majestic as he glanced around.
The middle-aged man looked at the star flag flying above his head, and after a long time he put down his saluting palm.
"Mr. Li, come back with me."
The middle-aged man put down his arms and looked at the old man next to him who was also in military uniform. He said sincerely and sincerely, almost pleading: "You have worked hard at the border for many years and everyone has seen it. It's time to go back and enjoy the peace and happiness. The environment here is It’s hard and not good for your body.”
The old man in military uniform has gray hair, but it is neatly combed, and even his body is straight. Unlike the middle-aged people around him, he has a military rank, and the rank is not low, he is still a lieutenant colonel, but Compared with the old man's age, such a military rank is difficult to obtain.
Hearing the middle-aged man's words, the old man narrowed his already cloudy eyes, shook his head with a smile, and said in a hoarse voice: "Soldiers should die on the battlefield, how can they go back to enjoy a happy life and wait to die? Dongsheng, I have good intentions, but just go back and forget it. . Although I am old, I can still handle a gun and can still contribute to the country for a few more years. After staying here for so long, I won’t be used to it even if I go back."
The middle-aged man named Dongsheng had a bitter look on his face, opened his mouth, and said worriedly: "Mr. Li, your body... is really not suitable for staying here anymore."
"I know my body well."
The old lieutenant colonel's tone was calm, but his face was determined: "Although I won't live long, I can still carry the gun for a few years. Dongsheng, I have made up my mind. If it is just for my health, then there is no need to say it anymore."
He paused, then suddenly laughed at himself and said: "Of course, if you are here today because of the treason of that little beast Li Kuangtzu, and you want to drag me, Li Honghe, back to confess my crime, I will go with you now. That beast Treason, as I am, I am already guilty, and it is my father’s fault if I didn’t raise him, and I have nothing to say.”
"Mr. Li!"
Ye Dongsheng's expression changed, and he raised his voice angrily with a look of displeasure: "What are you talking about, sir? You are a hero of Zhongzhou, who dares to say you are guilty? I was the first to kill him! For hundreds of years, There is no such thing as implicating other people in the military law of Central Continent! He is him and you are you, they are two different things. If we don’t trust you, how can we let you stay at the border for twenty years?!"
The old man had no expression on his face. He just looked up at the star flag above his head with sad eyes.
Ye Dongsheng sighed slightly, lowered his body again, and whispered: "Mr. Li, although the case of treason by the madmen has been decided, it is the general trend. There are many details in it that are still confusing to this day. From my personal perspective, From a standpoint, I don’t believe that crazy people can treason. Although it has been twenty years now, if we investigate carefully, there may not be a chance of overturning the case. Mr. Li, we need someone like you to come back to Youzhou and cheer us up. Encouragement."
Li Honghe seemed to be disheartened, shook his head, and said indifferently: "Forget it, what's the point of uncovering what happened in the past so many years? Dongsheng, if you are not here to ask for guilt, then go back. Here. It suits me very well. I am an old man who is about to be buried. Going to the flowery world of Youzhou is what I will suffer, so please stop talking about it."
Ye Dongsheng opened his mouth, but stopped talking. At this point, he really couldn't say anything.
"Mr. Li, I will give you time to think about it, and I will come back to see you in a year. If you have any requests, just ask them, and I will do my best to help you."
Ye Dongsheng was silent for a while before speaking with a wry smile.
Li Honghe just shook his head and said that he had no requirements.
Ye Dongsheng sighed deeply and strode towards a helicopter parked in front of the observation tower without stopping.
The helicopter rotors roared and dust flew.
When he was about to walk to the helicopter, Ye Dongsheng suddenly turned around and said loudly: "Mr. Li, if we can restore the innocence of the madman and help you wash away your shame, will you come back to Youzhou with me?"
Dust flew up under the rotors, and Li Honghe's expression became a little blurry. He squinted his eyes, and his voice was not loud, but it clearly sounded in Ye Dongsheng's ears: "I'm waiting for good news."
Ye Dongsheng nodded and walked directly into the cabin.
The helicopter began to take off, flying higher and higher. Inside the cabin, Ye Dongsheng sat on the seat, looking at the increasingly smaller training ground below, looking at the old man who turned around and walked up to the observation tower, and whispered to himself: "You What are you insisting on?"
at the same time.
In the uppermost space of the watchtower, when Li Honghe walked in, a young man with his back to Li Honghe asked the same question.
"What are you insisting on?"
"You do not understand."
Li Honghe looked at the young man standing in front of the window and responded with kind eyes.
This is a young man who is easy to like at first glance. He is about twenty years old, with a thin figure and a face that can only be regarded as delicate. Perhaps due to years of malnutrition, he looks a little pale. His temperament He is very gentle, his eyes are clear, and there is no trace of sharpness or arrogance in his body. He stands at the window of the upper space of the observation tower with a peaceful face, watching the helicopter flying farther and farther away, with an undisguised expression in his clear eyes. Desire and longing.
As gentle as jade, tranquil and far-reaching.
These eight words seem to be most appropriate when applied to him.
"Why don't you leave?"
After hearing the old man's answer, the young man finally turned around and said calmly: "Grandpa, this must be the fourth time someone has come to ask you to come out, right? We can obviously leave, why don't we leave?"
"Can't leave."
Li Honghe shook his head and said in a deep voice.
"Awaiting price?"
The young man raised his eyebrows slightly.
"I can't help myself."
Li Honghe smiled bitterly: "Tianlan, you won't understand. There are some things that you will only understand after you leave here and go outside."
"Outside."
Li Tianlan muttered silently, then laughed at himself: "Outside?"
He had heard this word almost since he was a child, and heard it countless times, but in fact, his world was only the camp in front of him. He went out once more than a year ago, but to a more closed place than here. environment.
Outside
What's outside
He silently looked at the surrounding environment. The upper floor of the watchtower was similar to a room, except that there were windows in all four directions that could be used for reconnaissance. The room was made of wood, and a layer of oilcloth was spread on the outer layer to barely protect it from wind and rain. The interior furnishings are also extremely simple. There is only a huge bookshelf filled with books, which is very intimidating. On both sides of the bookshelf, there are two wooden beds for people to rest. Not far from the bookshelf, there are two desks. There are writing brushes and rice paper on it, which is where the grandfather and grandson practice calligraphy on weekdays.
This was the world Li Tianlan grew up in. He didn't hate his current environment, but after going out once, he became more and more eager to go outside again and see the scenery outside.
But his grandfather has always restricted him over the years. Every time he asks, his grandfather will tell him that the time has not come. Li Tianlan doesn't know when the right time will be. But recently, he has become more and more intolerable. .
Li Tianlan took a deep breath, picked up a white cloth, dipped it in water, walked to a plaque on the desk, and wiped it silently.
This plaque can be said to be the most valuable thing in the entire camp. It is a large red sandalwood plaque that is nearly two meters long and one meter wide. Not to mention it is placed here, even if it is found in the top circles of Central Continent, it is an uncommon rarity. , the words on the plaque are even more flowing, the iron paintings and silver hooks are full of everyone's style.
Li!
Li Tianlan looked at these two words silently, and suddenly said: "The man who just came said he could reverse the case for my father?"
"It is for my son to overturn the case, not for your father, and he will not overturn the case for your father."
Li Honghe stood in front of the bookshelf, looking at the bookshelf full of books, and said casually.
"Is there a difference?"
Li Tianlan raised his eyebrows again. His temperament seemed very weak, but the action of raising his eyebrows made his whole person come alive, giving him a fierce aura.
"Of course."
Li Honghe said calmly: "They don't know that I have a grandson. If they know your existence... ha..."
Li Tianlan's expression was slightly stiff and he didn't speak.
Li Honghe suddenly smiled and thought to himself: "I brought Ye Dongsheng out with my own hands back then. I know him better. He said he was worried about my health, which is not what he said. It is estimated that he will leave within three days this time. He will send two personal doctors to me, an old man like me, so he is really thoughtful."
"so what?"
Li Tianlan's heart instinctively beat rapidly. He didn't know what this meant, but he knew very well that if a private doctor came here, this camp would be set foot on by outsiders for the first time in many years.
"So, it's time for you to go out for a walk."
Li Honghe looked at his grandson with a smile, his eyes gentle, which showed a kind of satisfaction and relief from the bottom of his heart.
Li Tianlan's body trembled very obviously, and he suddenly turned back and looked at Li Honghe.
Li Honghe took out a book from the bookshelf, opened it, and took out a post and a card.
He came to Li Tianlan, handed the card and post to Li Tianlan, and said calmly: "You are leaving today."
Li Tianlan took the thing, his hands trembling violently. The post handed over by his grandfather attracted all his attention almost instantly.
The post was all black except for a silver star flag engraved on the cover. Under the flag were four small silver characters.
Sky Academy.
There are two famous schools in Zhongzhou that are little known but are extremely famous in certain circles. One is called Deep Sea College, located in Youzhou.
One is called Sky Academy, located in Huating.
This is the top special warfare academy in Central Continent.
This is the gathering place for the young elites of Central Continent.
The best special forces members, the most elite agents, and the most promising martial arts masters gather together to compete together.
The history of the two special warfare academies is not long, just a few decades, but their stars are shining brightly and can be called extremely brilliant.
In the past few decades, the two special warfare academies have produced hundreds of generals, countless agents and spies, and several special operations giants.
Each outstanding graduate of Sky Academy and Deep Sea Academy has considerable independent power. On the premise of serving the country, they can independently choose to enter various special operations departments in Central Continent, and will receive key training. For anyone who has strength and ambition but no backing, an admission notice from Deep Sea College or Sky College is tantamount to a road to heaven!
At this time, the black post in Li Tianlan's hand was the admission notice of Sky Academy.
Li Tianlan's heart was ups and downs. His excitement was not only because of the post in his hand, but also because of his father who made him feel complicated. He also graduated from Sky Academy that year and completed his studies with the best grades.
Did he betray Zhongzhou back then
This time when he goes out, he must find out the truth!
Li Honghe seemed to see what he was thinking and said calmly: "Don't do what you shouldn't do. Don't rush to investigate your father's affairs when you go out this time. It will be useless if you do. Your identity must be kept secret, otherwise others will Knowing that you are my grandson, Li Honghe, will only make you die faster. Your father's matter naturally requires you to overturn the case, but you are not qualified now. At the very least, your achievements cannot be weaker than your father's. Only in this way will you be qualified to investigate."
Li Tianlan nodded silently and said nothing.
"Do you know why I'm still here today?"
Li Honghe asked suddenly. Before his grandson could answer, he chuckled and said, "It's just because I'm strong enough."
"Grandpa, do you think staying here is a good thing?"
Li Tianlan couldn't help but ask, holding the post in his hand.
Li Honghe looked at him deeply and said calmly: "It's not a good thing, but there are worse things than this, and you may not want to hear it."
He shook his head and pointed to the business card in Li Tianlan's hand: "When you get to Huating, call this number. The other party will pick you up and arrange for you to enroll."
Li Tianlan nodded and suddenly said: "Grandpa, where are you? Aren't you leaving?"
"I'm waiting for you to pick me up."
Li Honghe smiled, took a step forward, straightened his grandson's clothes, and said calmly: "Tianlan, some things are not as simple as you see. When you get outside, you will naturally understand. I'm waiting for you to change." Qiang, when you can overturn the case for your father and when you no longer bring shame to the Li family, I will also leave this place."
He took a step back, looked at Li Tianlan with a smile, and continued: "I can still afford to wait for a few years."
Li Tianlan held the post in his hand tightly, looking determined.
For the entire Central Continent, his grandfather is a well-deserved hero, so he knows very well that his grandfather's past achievements can allow him to leave this forest with the admission notice of Sky Academy and fight for his father's case. Li had a chance to be humiliated, but his father's sins blocked all possibilities for him to retreat.
This trip can only be forwarded, not retreated.
Retreat or die!
"I'm leaving now."
Li Tianlan put away the post and said simply.
Li Honghe nodded slightly and suddenly said softly: "Actually, you are still helpful, and the help is not small. The year you were born, I personally arranged a marriage for you. You don't need to know who it is, this marriage is not considered It depends on your performance. The old guy's family is more realistic. If you behave like a loser, they will definitely not marry their granddaughter to you. If you perform well, someone will naturally look for you. It's up to you to decide whether this marriage still counts."
Li Tianlan nodded silently, took a step back, knelt down in front of the old man, and kowtowed three times.
Li Honghe stood there without any reaction.
Li Tianlan stood up silently and walked directly down to the watchtower.
The sun set outside the window and darkness enveloped the entire forest.
Under the windy and moonless night, Li Tianlan walked through the forest with an expressionless face, gradually drifting away.
The old man had been standing by the window, watching Li Tianlan's back disappear completely, then he slowly turned around and came to his desk, picking up a pen and studying ink, intending to practice calligraphy.
Neither the grandfather nor the grandson are good at calligraphy, but practicing calligraphy can cultivate one's character, so one old man and one young man have persevered over the years.
Only this time, Li Honghe kept writing for a long time without writing a single word. It wasn't until the ink soaked into the rice paper that he sighed, put down the pen, and came to Li Tianlan's desk.
The ink on the desk has dried, and the black and white match each other, which is particularly dazzling.
Li Honghe stared at the rice paper, his pupils suddenly contracted.
Different from the small characters that Li Tianlan usually writes, there is only one large character on the thin rice paper. It is written in a bold and unbridled way, and there is an incisive and ferocious arrogance between the lines.
kill!
Li Honghe turned back suddenly.
Li Tianlan's figure outside the window has long since disappeared, and only the endless black night fills the forest, like winter.
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