Great Sui Guoshi

The person in the car bowed his hands and thanked, and then let the police outside continue to move forward, then lowered the curtain, and said to the old man behind the small case: "There are still two miles."

The team moved slowly, amidst the ups and downs, the master secretary Wang Shuhua nodded, and looked at the corner of the curtain lifted by the wind from time to time, the distant mountains outside the gap, the pleasant scenery, he hadn't seen it for many years.Unexpectedly, when I moved to a remote place, I was lucky enough to see this kind of scenery.

"I remember when I was living in Nanchen, the winter was dry and cold, and it hadn't snowed in more than ten years. I went out to watch the snow today, and I called you up. You wouldn't blame me, would you?"

Hearing the old man's words, Zuo Zhengyang, who was kneeling on the side, lowered his head slightly.

"Master, I'm joking. I've finished my errands. Before the end of the year, I'm quite leisurely. To be able to enjoy the snowy scenery in the countryside with the old man is what Zuo wished for."

In the coming year, he will be promoted to Chief Detective of Hegu County. In terms of official position, his real power is much greater than that of a county chief. There is another reason why Zuo Zhengyang can bow his head right now.

"Zuo Butou's promotion to Hegu County Chief Buzzer is not due to flattery, but actual ability." Wang Shuhua said, looking at Zuo Zhengyang who was looking over, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

After that, he poured a glass of wine for the other party and handed it over: "If you complain, you can complain. This man has traveled through the world once, and he has to watch and listen to the sound of wind, rain, and human voices. Otherwise, the old man Why did you come here with the magistrate?"

"The master came here just to take care of him. The magistrate may be transferred away soon and return to the capital." Zuo Zhengyang clinked wine glasses with the old man and said in a low voice.

"Haha... This is what you take for granted. It will be so easy to go back there." The old man raised his wide sleeves, covered it up, and drank his drink. , in fact, there are only a few hills in this world."

Zuo Zhengyang was stunned, put down his wine glass, the slow-moving car came to a stop, and a policeman quickly came outside the curtain.

"Reporting to the master book and arresting the head, the Lu family village has arrived."

"It's here without knowing it..." Wang Shuhua shook his wide sleeves, got up and got off the car, Zuo Zhengyang at the side helped him, and went down together.

The cold wind was blowing, and what came into view was the stretch of white mountains. On the contrary, there was very little snow in the fields, and farmers were still busy.

The old man took his collar and made an inviting gesture, "Come along with me to Zhengyang to have a look. Why are there still people busy in the fields at this time of year?"

"Yes." Zuo Zhengyang cupped his hands, and then spread out, "Mr. Shu Hua, please."

The two of them walked across the field ridge one after the other, and the farmers in the mud valley over there also saw the two of them, as well as the carriage on the side of the road, and the policeman, put down their hoes and stood there somewhat cautiously.

"You don't have to be afraid, the two of us are just curious when we come here." Wang Shuhua stopped and spoke slowly, his tone was calm, without the majesty of the past hall, "Why are you still busy outside during this time of year? Isn't it all spring plowing? ?”

On the opposite side, the farmer looked at the other fields around him, but he didn't know how to answer.

"This old gentleman... spring plowing is spring plowing, but this year is a bit special. I just dug out the hooks earlier, and when the pond for storing water is repaired next year, the fields can be irrigated with more water from Qixia Mountain."

"Water storage?"

The old man nodded, "Good idea."

Saying farewell, he stepped on the uneven ridge and continued to move forward. In the distance, between a few acres of fields near the river, more than a dozen men in short coats kept waving their arms and smashing hoes.

In the cold winter weather, I didn't feel cold even though I was covered in sweat. From time to time, I picked up a towel on my shoulders and neck to wipe off the sweat, and chatted excitedly with my companions.

"...Dig it out, it might be a good harvest this coming year."

"Not to mention, Liang Sheng's idea is really amazing. While storing water in the pond, he can also raise fish and shrimps, and raise some livestock at home. The days to come... are indescribably beautiful."

"No, people who have studied are really so smart. In the future, they will let their children be taught by Liang Sheng."

"...Hehe, our North Village has gained a lot..."

The man in the village had a loud voice, and he could make out the general idea before he got close. The old man pursed his lips and listened for a while, with a smile on his face, so he didn't go to find out. by the river.

The sun shone down, and the water was shining brightly. On the river bank, there were still thin pieces of broken ice, and on the tumbling water waves, water vapor rose.

The old man approached the river bank and asked the arrester to go down and scoop up a ladle of water and take a bite.

"Gan Liang enters the mouth, the aftertaste is sweet..."

Sighing lightly, he could still see busy people from two villages around him, so he calmed down and headed to Lujia Village not far away.

During this period of time, the changes in Lujia Village were still inconspicuous, but each household had more money in their hands, and began to think about how to repair their houses. When Wang Shuhua and Zuo Zhengyang came in, the old and young in the village were discussing who Home repair first, whoever comes out.

Located in a small fenced courtyard in a corner, under the bare cypress trees, there are more stone tables and benches. Lu Liangsheng set up his easel, and the tip of his pen moved quickly. In the corner of his vision, it was the winter scenery in the small courtyard.

Sun Yingxian was also in this scene, standing there with a punching movement, motionless, blinking his eyes.

"Okay, isn't it... I can't hold on anymore."

Lu Liangsheng didn't raise his head, and continued to draw: "A cultivator in the stage of Qi training can't even last for an hour or two?"

Hearing the Taoist who remained still at the side of "one or two hours", he was very angry.

"Is it one or two hours? From morning to afternoon, how long have you counted?!"

The beautiful figure in the window covered her mouth and sniggered, she was not afraid of the cold, but the Toad Taoist lying on the window lattice was wearing a fitted padded jacket, which looked quite funny, it was sewn by Lu Xiaoxian, and Toad was alive and dead at the beginning I didn't want to put it on, but in the end I couldn't stand the colder weather.

"If you don't want to, just go." Taoist Toad snorted.

Sun Yingxian turned his face away and suddenly laughed.

"Heh... Your aggressive method won't work. It's snowing so much, and it's hungry and cold to go out. Only a fool will leave. If you want to leave, it will be next spring. Let's talk about it when the weather is warmer."

Green buds suddenly appeared from the snow under his feet, and while he was speaking, flower buds protruded from the bun on the top of his head, and pink petals bloomed lightly.

"Hahaha--"

Taoist Toad, who never liked to talk and laugh, stood up and covered his belly and laughed loudly

"Ah!" Sun Yingxian stretched out his hands and scratched at his head, but he couldn't get the flower off no matter what, and there was a faint scent of flowers in his nose.

He stopped abruptly and looked at the boy behind the easel.

"Are you ready to practice Qi?"

"Shouldn't it be?" Lu Liangsheng's pen tip ticked again, and the green shoots that emerged from the snow quickly rose up, surpassing the Taoist in a blink of an eye, and became luxuriant. Small white flowers, for a moment, the petals fall and bear fruit.

Sun Yingxian stretched out his hand to grab it curiously, the fruit broke off and fell into his hands, as if cut open by a knife, and turned into two halves.

"Illusion combined with your unique skill of painting, it is really possible... Hey, I can't describe it, if your cultivation level is higher, it is possible to use illusion to transform reality."

Reaching out to touch it, the fruit didn't feel any real, and went straight through.

Nie Honglian behind the window is also full of joy. In the past three months, she has watched him walk over step by step, discussing the road of cultivation with that Taoist and Master Ha, practicing diligently every day, and studying books at night. Even if an ordinary person had such perseverance, his body would be worn down.

Lu Liangsheng also wanted to add some scenery to the painting, and was about to write, when he suddenly removed the mana from the painting.

The spring in the courtyard dissipated, Sun Yingxian still wanted to ask what was going on, her ears trembled, and there was the faint sound of footsteps approaching from far away.

Lu Liangsheng behind the easel smiled and put down the brush.

"A distinguished guest is coming."

Sure enough, the voice of his father Lu Laoshi mixed with another familiar voice came towards this side.

Lu Liangsheng got up and went to the courtyard, and bowed his hands to the old man who entered the courtyard gate.

"Liangsheng, I have met my mentor."

Chapter 41 Duke Shu Hua

A senior official from the county government came to the house, and Lu Laoshi was busy busy, and called Li Jinhua who was still outside to come back to cook, and hurriedly moved a few stools under the eaves.

"That... that... Master Wang, sit down quickly."

Looking back at his son, he urged: "Liang Sheng, what are you doing in a daze, why don't you hurry up and ask the master to take a seat."

"Don't bother."

The old man waved his hand, looked at the saluting students, and smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth: "Today, I'm going out to see the scenery of Qixia Mountain, which is full of outstanding people, and I'll come over to see Liangsheng as well."

"How can I do that? You are the mentor of my Liangsheng. You are already here, so how can you not eat?" Li Jinhua had already fetched water to wash the rice. The women in the mountain village have never had the rule that men talk and women can't interrupt.

Lu Liangsheng also nodded: "Teacher, stay for dinner."

Over there, the old man was not pedantic either, he didn't care about the woman interjecting, he laughed: "If I have dinner, I'm afraid I won't be able to go back to the county town tonight, and I have business to deal with tomorrow, Liangsheng, come with me to the village Go outside."

"Yes." Liang Sheng stopped persuading him, and followed the old man out of the courtyard.

The toad lying on the window sill hummed.

"I have never seen such courtesy to this old man in the past."

While muttering, a big hand stretched out, lifted Taoist Toad and put it on his shoulder, Sun Yingxian laughed and said: "I know you want to go, I kindly lead you all the way."

"I want you to be kind!" Toad glared at him and turned his face away.

After getting along for three months, Sun Yingxian also knew the toad's temper, so he didn't care much, when he walked to the entrance of the courtyard, there was another person staring at him, the Taoist was stunned, and then smiled.

"Yo, isn't this a headhunter..."

Zuo Zhengyang stared at him over his shoulder, and then his eyes fell on the Taoist's face, his eyes were like lightning: "Why are you here?"

"Why can't this... Taoist be here?"

When we met on the first day of the lunar new year, Sun Yingxian still had lingering fears about the head-hunting knife technique. After calming down, his words became sharp: "The people in Lujia Village are kind and hospitable. Seeing me as a down-and-out Taoist, it's normal for me to help people for ten and a half months."

Glancing at the slender scabbard at the opponent's waist, he arched his hand.

"Farewell, let's go first!"

Even after chasing him out, Zuo Zhengyang didn't feel at ease about this Taoist, so he followed behind quickly.

Outside the village, the sun was reflected in the white snow, which was a little harsh on the eyes. The old and the young walking on the country road looked at the surrounding acres of fertile fields. It took a long time for Wang Shuhua to speak slowly.

"I came here one day, and I saw on the way that the villagers are hardworking, and the fertile land is reclaimed, which is very good. But, Liangsheng, do you think it is better to benefit the people of a place or the people of a country?"

Lu Liangsheng, who was walking behind, froze for a moment, and frowned slightly as he looked at the back of the stopped figure in front of him.

"...Naturally, it is the people of a country, and a country also includes a place."

"A perfunctory word."

The old man was not angry, he walked two steps with his hands behind his back, turned sideways and looked at the small river flowing not far away.

"Then you killed Chen Yaoke, right?"

The sudden words, although the tone and words were gentle, made Lu Liangsheng's back stand on end. When such a thing as murder is said, no matter who it is, everyone feels a little nervous.

"Teacher..."

Without waiting for the boy to explain, Wang Shuhua turned his face and nodded: "Good job!"

In the distance of the field path, Sun Yingxian and Zuo Zhengyang stopped and looked over.

Here, Lu Liangsheng looked at the old man with a stunned expression on his face. He couldn't guess what the teacher in front of him was going to say for a while, but he never regretted that incident.

He bowed slightly and said, "Men, that Chen Yaoke was killed by a student."

"Good kill!"

The old man repeated, looking at Lu Liangsheng in a different way after all, "Come here today, in fact, under the order of the county lord, he also guessed that you were responsible for the matter of Chen Yuan's family and Yazuiling, but he didn't intend to pursue it. , I just want to tell you, through the mouth of my teacher, that the art of the sect is nothing but a small way."

"Men, what a good student cultivates is..."

"The way to kill is the small way, and it is also the heartfelt words of a teacher, Liang Sheng, look..."

The old man spoke calmly, and raised his hand to sweep away the idyllic snow scenery and the distant mountains around him, "...these scenery have not changed since ancient times. After a hundred or a thousand years, some places may change, but it will not be too bad, but People can only rush for a few decades, and those who practice the Tao may live a long time, and the pursuit of longevity is, after all, selfish."

He was old, his hair was white and gray, and what he said had his own past experience in it.

"Actually, selfishness is a bit too much. Humans have selfish desires. It is reasonable for those who practice Taoism to pursue longevity and Taoism. But good life...in this world, not everyone can have that kind of good fortune. There are many people in this village, like your parents and relatives, who are ordinary people who have lived a life of poverty."

"Good students know."

Lu Liangsheng sighed and bowed: "But the students can't fully agree."

"Oh?" The old man must have expected that he would say that, and laughed: "Then listen carefully, Master."

"Teacher, although the student's cultivation base is superficial, he also knows to make life better for the folks in this place. Here, a small circle of gathering spirits is set up in this river to nourish fish, shrimps and soil, in order to have more than enough food and clothing in the future. Make some money.

Liangsheng also often heard that there are many ghosts and monsters in the wilderness, deep mountains and old forests. There are also monks in the world who uphold justice and do evil. The goal of human desires and expectations in the heart is not different from being an official and sailing against the current. "

The young man spoke calmly, and the words he said were beyond the experience of his age. The old man on the opposite side frowned slightly, but there was a look of approval in his eyes.

Turn around, take a step forward and move on.

"Liangsheng's words are analyzed very well, which shows that you have worked hard in your studies. But it is still a bit rigid. As you said, how many people can be helped by those who cultivate the Tao and fight for justice, and get rid of those evil spirits? , Not every cultivator is like you, Liangsheng... You are here to treat the people kindly and develop virtues, but after all, it is only a small place."

Wang Shuhua put his hands behind his back and looked calmly, looking at the busy farmers in the field and the man digging the pool in front of him.

"In the future, if you improve your studies and become an official in the court, what can you do? How many rural fields like this will be blessed? Under such a great virtue and great cause, no matter how powerful the immortal spells are, they seem insignificant."

Lu Liangsheng fell silent, the expression on his face remained unchanged, the cold wind in the field blew the clothes of the old and the young

After a long time, the boy cupped his hands and said, "Students know."

The old man who was walking slowly in front didn't intend to move on any longer, but when he turned around, seeing that he was silent, he laughed and nodded his hand.

"You... Being a teacher doesn't mean that you should give up your practice, but I just want to tell you which one is more important. However, this old man has never met many practitioners in this life. What I just said is just persuasion. You are very talented. , don’t let it go to waste, I will try it next spring, and I won’t let my teacher down.”