one's door

"Your Excellency is optimistic." After finishing speaking, Zhang Yan waved his hands, and a group of people who were ready at the side began to move.

The man who cooperates with Zhang Yan is Lin Zedong's personal guard of Youtanqi.These people were already familiar with Zhang Yan, and they knew that this seemingly crazy person was actually a very powerful geek.Even if they haven't seen the final use of the pulley, they can guess a thing or two in their hearts after many experiments.Now that there are so many high-level officials in Yubeishan Fortress, they also puffed up their chests. It is definitely a face-lifting thing to be able to participate in this matter.

Seeing that more than ten of Lin Zedong's personal guards began to arrange them with a bundle of hemp ropes as thick as an arm, one end was tied to a huge Yushan fruit tree that was almost hugged by two people, and the other personal guard was holding the big The hemp rope began to climb down the mountain, and a few people who moved up and down flexibly reached a place more than ten feet below, and then also found a thick and big tree to tie the other end.Then, the hemp rope was repeatedly drawn to a lower place to form a ladder-like appearance.

"My lord, my subordinates call this a hanging basket. It is something used with a pulley. It is actually an ordinary bamboo basket with a rope that can be hooked." After Zhang Yan waited for the hemp rope to be arranged, he looked at the angle. Very steep, almost the same as expected when stepping on the spot before.Then I took out a bamboo basket with a capacity of [-] jin and the pulley box that had been made, combined the two phases simply, and hung them on the hemp rope bridge that had been built.

After filling the basket with Yushan fruits, Zhang Yan turned to look at Song Qinghe and said, "My lord, please be careful, this is what the pulley is for." After speaking, he pushed hard, and the basket of [-] catties of Yushan fruits was moved along due to the pulley. Sliding on the rope bridge, coupled with the inclination of the rope bridge itself, the speed of the decline is getting faster and faster, but after reaching a certain speed, the speed of the decline seems to be slowed down by something. Slide to the first "step" at a controlled speed.

Then the guard on the first "step" quickly took off the basket, hung it on the second descending rope bridge and continued to repeat the above action...

"My lord, as you can see, this is what the pulley is for. Not only can it make the weight on the rope bridge smoother without slipping, but it can also control the speed of sliding within a range so that it will not lose control and be difficult to access. .

According to this speed of transportation, picking and transporting can be made easier, and the role of sentry posts can be utilized to the maximum extent.It can also achieve the purpose of speeding up the "grabbing harvest" sideways. "

Zhang Yan didn't say much, the reality is right in front of him, the spreader equipped with pulleys can quickly transport heavy objects to the lower place under controllable conditions, ignoring the obstacles in the middle, and directly shorten the transportation time to It used to be [-]% or even [-]% of the previous level, so the manpower freed up during the transportation process can be used to pick Yushan fruits, and the so-called "grab harvest" has been achieved.

The result was similar to what Zhang Yan expected.In the future, it is estimated that the tension of the pulley will be adjusted, or a rope bridge will be added for insurance and stability.These are all simple and do not require much effort.

Although I heard some speculations beforehand, Song Qinghe was shocked from ear to ear when he saw with his own eyes that a small pulley can make the rough mountain road so easy.

It is not that no one has thought of using a rope bridge to slide down Yushan fruit before, but the speed of the descent is too fast, and it is impossible to catch it steadily, and it will even cause great damage to the fruit and cause it to rot. This approach was abandoned.

"What a pulley! Make the impossible possible! The method of miscellaneous learning is really wonderful!"

Chapter 26 Harvest

Song Qinghe is really happy at the moment.He came to Yubei Mountain Fortress with the intention of doing something, and made many strategic changes, but the situation changed rapidly several times, and he almost couldn't carry it out. In the end, he would always be defeated by the smiling young man in front of him. The boss came back to help.

First it was Kongming Lantern, then it was Bagua Formation, and now it is a pulley box.A series of weird methods can be said to have directly pushed Song Qinghe's "active attack, anticipating the enemy first" forward by [-]%.

Song Qinghe thought he was taking advantage of this advantage.

It can be foreseen that if Yubei Mountain implements this kind of transportation method mainly using pulley boxes and downhill in the future, then the number of Yushan fruits obtained will definitely increase by [-] to [-]% compared with before, and it is even possible to double it if it is used properly.This means that the direct "effectiveness" can be fed back to Song Qinghe's reputation and credit for "capability".He even has the opportunity to continue to climb up in the future.

Song Qinghe understood the twists and turns and the rare benefits in an instant.The look in Zhang Yan's eyes was even more kind, and also a little more respectful.

Even Song Qinghe directly proclaimed the four words "a branch of miscellaneous studies".From his point of view, Zhang Yan has already decided that he is a talented master from the miscellaneous school, the kind who does not accept rebuttals.Otherwise, how do you explain the other party's so many weird but extremely useful methods?

At the same time, Song Qinghe also hopes to make an announcement with Zhang Yankai after this time, which means "Look, I know your identity and respect you".

Although Zhang Yan was a little surprised when he heard Song Qinghe's words, he did not hesitate. Now he needs to rely on a mysterious and profound identity to cover himself up.But even if you want to borrow, you can't just agree to it, you need to talk about some strategies.After all, a fake is a fake, no matter how similar it is, it can't change this fact.In case one day I really run into those people with miscellaneous knowledge, it is necessary to leave a way out for myself, otherwise the embarrassment is the second, and it will be ugly if I get into trouble.

In Zhang Yan's view, the miscellaneous learning that can make a general like Song Qinghe respectful is definitely not simple, and he doesn't want to leave any excuses for others.

So Zhang Yan said with a smile: "My lord, it's just a trick, but it's not worthy of your praise. Besides, Zhang Yan has a profound knowledge of miscellaneous studies. Although Zhang Yan yearns for it, he is still far away. He dare not slack off in his pursuit. "

It seems to admit it, but it seems not to admit it.It depends on how you listen.

Judging from what Song Qinghe heard in his ears, this is Zhang Yan, a talented master of miscellaneous studies, who is as humble as ever.The Kongming lantern is a trick, and the Eight Diagrams array is also a trick. Now this pulley box is also a "trick" in the mouth of the other party. It seems that these things are not worth mentioning to him.Such a capable and humble person would naturally not openly admit that he is a miscellaneous school with a habit of seclusion.

In fact, it is the default.That's what Song Qinghe heard.

"Hahaha, Zhang Yan, your humble nature is really admirable! With your help, Yubeishan will be even more powerful!"

This is not the tone that a general of an army should have when he speaks to a mere gang leader under his command, but with the words "Miscellaneous Learning" and the fact that Zhang Yan has made many contributions, no one thinks there is anything wrong with Song Qinghe's attitude OK.

As for miscellaneous studies, he shouldn't be an ordinary soldier in the first place.

Afterwards, Zhang Yan not only got the credit of the three demon tendons, but also asked for a convenience.That is, from now on, as long as he is still in Yubei Mountain for one day, he can eat Yushan fruit on Yubei Mountain every day, two or three pieces a day!Steam and cook at will.

This not only satisfies his appetite, but also gives Zhang Yan a stable way to obtain spiritual energy.At least for the next year and a half, he won't be short of Yushan fruit.

After these three things came out one after another, the Kongming Lantern, the Bagua Array, and the pulley box, Zhang Yan became a "special" existence that no one cared about in Yubeishan Fortress.Apart from the necessary patrolling of gossip formations, there are basically very few things that come to him.It also gave him a lot of time to meditate and practice.

But Zhang Yan has been pleasantly surprised by his improvement in cultivation.

Zhang Yan didn't feel it when he was a newcomer and had no comparison of aura, but since he completed the formation of the cyclone in one night, he had a premonition that the world he came to was different from the legendary era when the earth was once prosperous. In terms of aura alone, it is definitely richer, at least it must be so in the legendary era recorded in the classics of Longhu Mountain.

This judgment is not all Zhang Yan's speculation, he can also find evidence around him to support his judgment.The most intuitive point is that even ordinary soldiers around, including Zhang Yan himself, are much stronger than people of the same build on earth, and the weightlifting world champion on earth can be regarded as a person with "some strength" at best in Huangtianyu That's all.

According to Longhushan's summary of spiritual energy, living in a place with abundant spiritual energy, even if you don't practice, will also increase your physical strength due to being nourished by spiritual energy for a long time.The body is strong, powerful, and the soul is solid.

Of course, Huang Tianyu's rich aura is one aspect, and the cultivation talent of Zhang Yan's body also surprised him.

Zhang Yan himself used the secret method in Wanxiangzhu to test it briefly, and the cultivation talent of his body has reached the point where it is superficial.The one who is superficial is a talent for cultivation, the second is fair talent, the third is a genius, the fourth is a monster, and the highest five is a legendary talent.

Therefore, although Zhang Yan's talent is not top-notch, it is also a rare practice monster in the world, so coupled with the aura environment of Huangtianyu, he can complete the shaping of the cyclone in one night, which is comparable to ordinary monks Half a year or even a year of practice income.

Now that half a year has passed, Zhang Yan has truly entered the middle stage of entraining Qi, and is making great strides towards the later stage.

Of course, practice is not only about exhaling spiritual energy, but also requires practicing techniques.

The "Five Elements Qi Shield" and "Entraining Qi Sword Art" obtained from the Wanxiangzhu before have been regarded as the category of hard work by Zhang Yan.

The basis of "Five Elements Qi Shield" is to feel the vitality of the five elements subdivided from the aura of heaven and earth, and then use magical means to condense it into a shield according to the characteristics of each vitality.

And "Entraining Qi Sword Art" is considered the most offensive method among many techniques in the Qi Entraining Realm.Zhang Yan couldn't do it by condensing Qi into a sword alone. His Qi would dissipate a foot outside his body, and the effect could not be exerted.But the effect of the peach wood sword transformed with Wanxiang Pearl is different. When it shines slightly, it still has a sharp edge, and when the sword is struck, no matter whether it is rock or pig iron, it is like tofu.

Chapter 27 Heavenly Eyes

Every morning in Youtanqi's residence, you can see Zhang Yan holding a wooden sword and gesticulating outside the tent.At first glance, it really looks like a child's play house.There are not a few people who sneered in their hearts after seeing it.

But no one ran to Zhang Yan and bluffed.But now Zhang Yan's name of "Miscellaneous Studies" has become very famous in the Yubei Mountain Fortress, but many people still regard him as a lunatic, thinking that if not completely crazy, he is also a half-lunatic.

But there are also sharp-eyed people.For example, those warriors who have done some research on sword warfare, they found that Zhang Yan's daily practice is definitely not a child's crazy act of playing house, but a not simple combat skill and swordsmanship, and it is compatible with Most of the swordsmanship methods are not the same, instead of the open and close way, they are more delicate, more agile, and have an inexplicable awe-inspiring aura.

Many warriors are curious why Zhang Yan wants to practice swordsmanship, obviously he has no talent for martial arts.

As soon as I asked, I was speechless.

"Ah? My sword dance is to strengthen my body and move my legs and feet."

what can you do

I also hope to learn this set of sword techniques.If you ask Zhang Yan, you can't open the mouth, and the identity of the other party is from a mysterious miscellaneous school, so there may be many rules in it, and I'm afraid it won't be easy to teach outsiders.So I chose to watch silently from the sidelines. You have all come out to practice swords. It’s okay for me to take a look, right?

It's a pity that Zhang Yan practiced "Entraining Qi Sword Art", which is an authentic Taoist method. The sword moves in it are just superficial, and the real core is the word "entraining energy". The moves are nothing more than superficial, Zhang Yan doesn't need to care about this.

Even with the improvement of his own cultivation base, Zhang Yan's martial arts cultivation in Huangtianyu and the magic cultivation and divine way he brought from the earth are not the same way at all, and there is a big difference.

Wu Xiu's tyranny Zhang Yan has also seen it for a long time this year.It's okay to say that the fighters in the tempered body state are actually not very intuitively different from ordinary soldiers except that they are more flexible, stronger, and more resistant to blows and injuries.But once Wu Xiu entered the Kaiyuan Realm, it would be quite different.

Just like Qin Hao, whom Zhang Yan is most familiar with, is a warrior in the middle stage of Kaiyuan Realm. He has internal strength and strength. He can carry a thousand catties of strength with every move and throw, and he can also display powerful combat skills.

From Zhang Yan's point of view, the so-called power of combat skills is actually the same as that of magical means, and what is mobilized is actually the power of heaven and earth.It just behaves differently.The power of combat skills is mainly a means to attract the power of heaven and earth to strengthen oneself.The technique is mainly to induce the power of heaven and earth, and he guides it as a supporting role.

Therefore, Zhang Yan is not qualified to judge who is strong and who is weak in martial arts, art, and Shinto.He even felt that this kind of comparison was unnecessary, because his own paths were different.

For example, as far as Zhang Yan has seen and known so far, the methods of martial arts are almost all on the word "wu". Most of them are used for strengthening the body and fighting, and there are very few other things.But Taoist techniques are different. Even beginners like Zhang Yan have many methods that are not used in battle.

"Five Elements Qi Shield" and "Entraining Qi Sword Art" are both Zhang Yan's means of self-protection.Almost a year has passed now, and he has been able to operate these two methods freely, not to mention entering the room, and he can definitely use them.So he was free in his heart, and wanted to pick another method to get close to him.

This time, it is not only focused on "survival", but Zhang Yan is satisfying his own curiosity.

Since I was a child, I have followed my master in various classics and miscellaneous notes of Longhu Mountain, and what I have been fascinated by is the glory and magic of the legendary era.At the same time, the most curious are those "other sides of the world" that are said to be invisible to "the naked eye".After Zhang Yan settled down and improved his cultivation, he couldn't hold back this kind of thought.

Although the tower in Wanxiangzhu is still only open to Zhang Yan on one floor, the magic methods in it are as vast as stars, and it is easy to choose the method Zhang Yan wants: "Yin Yang Pupil Art"!

As a Chinese who grew up in legends of gods and monsters, how could Zhang Yan not be interested in Yin-Yang eyes?

Since "Yin-Yang Pupil Art" is in the first floor of the tower in Wanxiangzhuli, it means that it is actually not a very advanced technique, it is only at the level of beginners.

Perhaps for monks, distinguishing between ghosts and yin and yang at a glance is a basic method, so it is not considered advanced.

After Zhang Yan lightly touched the golden ball representing "Yin-Yang Pupil Art", his consciousness returned to his body, and all the methods and tricks about "Yin-Yang Pupil Art" were in his mind, and he needed to start practicing according to these information.

"Yin Yang Pupil Art" is indeed not difficult, even after Zhang Yan studied it carefully, he felt that it was much simpler than "Five Elements Qi Shield" and "Entraining Qi Sword Art".

But after practicing for three days in a row, Zhang Yan didn't feel anything other than feeling smooth.

According to the "Yin-Yang Pupil Technique", gather the aura in the eyes, then use specific techniques to gradually screen out the yang and yin, and finally add it in front of the line of sight like a filter, so that you can see in your eyes what the naked eye can't normally see. The evil things you see are commonly known as ghosts.

"As described in the "Yin-Yang Pupil Technique", I should have opened the 'Yin-Yang Eye' now. Why haven't I seen any evil things no matter day or night?"

Zhang Yan didn't believe in gods and ghosts when he was on Earth, even though he himself benefited a lot from the theory of gods and ghosts.But when he came to Huangtianyu later, he realized that he had thought simply before.Now he believes, but he is not afraid, because behind him there is a majestic dragon and tiger mountain gate, and he is also a member of the Taoist sect now, so how can he be afraid of these things?

In the entire Yubei Mountain Fortress, there are almost dead people every day, and after many years, there are not a single ghost! ?

The only thing that can make Zhang Yan realize that his yin and yang eyes haven't failed is that although he can't see ghosts, he can see souls.Those soldiers who died in the wounded barracks under the city wall will have their souls floating out after death, but they will soon melt away like snow.

Death and soul out, should return to heaven and earth, but being hindered by six desires and seven emotions, born evil obstacles, resisting the laws of heaven and earth, trapped and deluded by obsession, and enter the ghost realm to disturb the world...

Zhang Yan didn't believe that these soldiers who died in the battle had a peaceful mind and no worries, and they could all "return to heaven and earth" safely.He clearly saw the hideous and unwilling faces of many people's souls after death, but they still disappeared, which seemed to be different from the description of ghosts in Longhu Mountain Gate.

After thinking about it, Zhang Yan didn't think there was anything wrong with Longhushan's "Yin Yang Pupil Technique". The only reason why he didn't see the ghost should be that the place where he was was unusual.

"The fortress is a place of military strategists, the evil spirit is soaring to the sky, and the aura of the army is even more powerful. Is it because of these reasons that evil things cannot be born here?" Zhang Yan had a guess in his heart.

Chapter 28 Family Letter

Although he failed to see the evil thing that he had been curious about for a long time in the Yubeishan Fortress, Zhang Yan also figured it out. He didn't expect to encounter ghosts in a place like the fortress, where there is probably no such thing. In the breeding environment, the soul will be forced to dissolve and return to the heaven and earth when it leaves the body, turning into a fart ghost.

It seems that if you want to see what a ghost looks like, you have to find another opportunity.

However, Zhang Yan did not stop practicing "Yin Yang Pupil Technique". Anyway, this method is not complicated. Generally speaking, it is similar to breathing technique, and it is something similar to habit formation. Once his eyes can get used to it The aura related to the pupil technique is running, so he can switch between yin and yang sights at will with a thought.Moreover, according to some ancient books in Longhushan, "Yin Yang Pupil Art" was originally a must-have method for Taoist monks in the legendary era on earth when they walked the rivers and lakes. How could they not be proficient?

In addition to "Yin-Yang Pupil Technique", Zhang Yan also started to dabble in some other techniques.For example, talismans, such as the basic description and use of array disks, and even some basic knowledge of alchemy in pure pharmacology, etc., are all within the scope of his learning and absorption.

In Zhang Yan's own words, idleness is idleness anyway, it's better to learn something and have more confidence to venture out.

Patrol and maintain the gossip formation, teach the sentry soldiers some simple ways to change the path of the gossip formation, and at the same time improve their cultivation step by step, and learn various magic methods in the Wanxiangzhu.Zhang Yan quickly settled down in this regular life.Looking at it from another angle, it might not be a bad thing for him to be left in Yubei Mountain by Song Qinghe for two years. At least in another place, he doesn't know if he can have such a suitable environment to devote himself to practice without worrying about external disturbances.

But suddenly one day, Lin Zedong found Zhang Yan with a letter, which also made his already silent memory of the previous body reappear, causing some ripples in his originally calm state of mind. .

"The letter from your family should have been from last month. It was delayed for a long time at the post station. This time, the brothers from the supply camp brought it back for you along the way."

As for Zhang Yan, Lin Zedong didn't have much tone of subordinates and subordinates anymore, and he was more concerned about equal relations. He knew that Zhang Yan would not stay in the army for long, and he would definitely leave when the two-year forced requisition came, otherwise he would not be able to Have you always been a gang leader in the army with all your abilities?However, Zhang Yan's status as a former criminal soldier did not allow Zhang Yan to have seniority in the army, so it was inevitable to leave.

Since you can't keep it, then make friends, and if the mountains don't turn around in the future, who can tell the world?

In fact, there are many people who think like Lin Zedong in Yubei Mountain, which is one of the reasons why Zhang Yan is treated preferentially even though he is only a gang leader.

But after leaving the Yubei Mountain Fortress, no one knew the word Zhang Yan, and his name was just a young man who had been cleared of his crimes from the criminal soldiers. Who would take it seriously?Therefore, things that are not military assets, such as family letters, are usually held up for a long time at the post station before manpower can be brought back.Generally, it is common to receive letters from three to five months ago. Some people have died, and it is not uncommon for family letters to be still on the way.

"Thank you, my lord!" Zhang Yan thanked him, sent Lin Zedong away, and then opened the letter. The words inside were crooked and ugly, but there were quite a lot of words, a full five pages.

"Brother's greetings, my sister kowtowed at Langyuan's home to pay my respects to my brother, and wish my brother a safe and sound return soon..."

Sister... Zhang Yan suddenly felt the memories belonging to his predecessor swarming deep in his consciousness, and the appearance of a petite, thin, and yellow-skinned woman gradually became clear in his mind.That was the predecessor's biological sister, Zhang Huiyuan, who was sixteen years old.

The letter wasn't written by Zhang Huiyuan, she didn't have much literacy and couldn't write well enough, but she found a down-and-out one-eyed scholar who she knew well to write.The scholar Zhang Yan actually had an impression. It is said that he was talented at first, but then he was in trouble. He lost one eye and rotted a few fingers in a fire. He couldn't be an official and he couldn't write well. People crookedly write a few words to barely make ends meet.

Although the letter is well-written, it is also easy to understand.

First of all, I said that I didn't write because there was no news about the criminal soldiers. I didn't know where Zhang Yan was sent to.

Later, Zhang Yan was miraculously cleared of his crimes in just a few months, and then he received a forced conscript order from Yubeishan Fortress, and after many twists and turns, he got the news. The place to settle down, together with the forced collection documents, were delivered to the Zhang family.

It was said to be "the Zhang family", but in fact there were only three people left in the Zhang family at this time.One is Zhang Yan's sister, Zhang Huiyuan; the other is Zhang Yan's mother Wang Lanping; and Zhang Yan's brother Zhang Shun.

My mother, Wang Lanping, is in her sixties and not in good health.And Zhang Yan's brother Zhang Shun broke his legs in an accident before, and he is also disabled at home.Only the younger sister, Zhang Huiyuan, was able to receive some work from the embroidery workshop by relying on her female celebrity skills, which was the main source of livelihood for the family. Coupled with the old mother's spinning thread, the family's life was very tight.

Of course, the Zhang family was not so difficult before Zhang Yan was convicted.The ancestors of the Zhang family were quite wealthy and had many fertile fields.

But in Zhang Yan's generation, there was a big change.

First, Zhang Shun, who was in charge of the family, became disabled due to an accident, and his emotions collapsed, and his whole body collapsed at home.After the family business came into the hands of Zhang Yan, he listened to the persuasion of several friends and sold the fertile land at home and replaced it with two shops in Langyuan City, and opened a shop to start a business.

But as soon as the business picked up, a case came to Zhang Yan, claiming that he set fire to murder and killed one person.Not only did they confiscate the shop, but they also made Zhang Yan a death row prisoner.

Later, Zhang Yan was exiled to the Yubei Mountain Fortress, and was frightened to death by the demon soldiers on the battlefield. Then Zhang Yan on the earth had the opportunity to use his corpse to revive his soul until now.

In the letter, Zhang Huiyuan's excitement overflowed on paper, and at the same time told Zhang Yan about the situation at home.The happy thing is that the family has already received two pieces of fertile land from him in exchange for his military achievements. Now that he has asked the people in the village to help, the difficult days should soon pass.The health of the old mother at home has also improved after hearing the news that he is still alive, and now her appetite is much better.Even the eldest brother Zhang Shun started to cheer up again, helping his mother spin all day, with a smile on his face...

"Report good news but not bad news." Zhang Yan closed the letter and thought to himself.How could he fail to see the strong smile between the lines?

The family is in trouble, and there is no man who can support them. How can life be so easy?What kind of wind and rain can be protected by a teenage girl?Even if he gained military merits and exchanged fertile land, it's really hard to tell whether this matter is good or bad.

What's more, in the memory of Zhang Yan's predecessor, the incident of arson and murder was an unjust case.There are too many doubts in it, Zhang Yan does not believe that no one framed him.With such a foreign aggression around, can the family live in peace?

Chapter 29

"My subordinates, see the adults!"

"There is no need to be so polite. Zhang Yan, why don't you rest in your tent, what are you doing here?" Lin Zedong was a little surprised.He camped with Zhang Yan, but this was the first time the other party came to him on his own initiative.I was a little puzzled, but after thinking about it for a while, I could guess something. It should have something to do with the letter from the Zhang family that he took yesterday.

Speaking of Zhang Yan's family background, Lin Zedong also knew about it.When Zhang Yan took out the Kongming lantern before, he sent a note to the local government office in Langyuan, asking them to check Zhang Yan's family background and past.The result is clear and clear without any problems.But it's also a pity that there is no sign of Zhang Yan's ability to learn all kinds of things.

Of course, what the Yubei Mountain Fortress wanted to investigate was Zhang Yan's details, not how he got there. As long as he was fine, he didn't need to pay too much attention to other things.