Quan Yutianxia GL

Under Huo Yunshu's arrangement, everyone in the village got busy, the men chopped firewood and slaughtered meat, the women buried pots and lit the fire, and the half-grown children were released from the village to pick wild vegetables.

Against the backdrop of this busy collective labor, Chuning seemed particularly leisurely. She took Huo Wanqing, commanded Sun Xing and He Wu's two followers, found tools and straight wood, and cut the straight wood to about one finger's width. Pointer-long wood chips, one of which is drilled with three rows of small holes, polished smooth, then cut short and bundled into small bundles of bristles, and threaded into small holes on the wood chips with strong thin threads to make several simple bristles. toothbrush.

When Chu Rou came back at noon, she saw Chu Ning and a few people squatting beside a large wooden basin, and hastily put down the bamboo baskets containing silkworm cocoons. Looking over her head, she saw several people were putting small bristle brushes into the Tossing and turning in the rice water...

A few people, big and small, are still playing rice water!

When Chu Rou saw it, her heart blazed brightly, and she picked up a bamboo pole as thick as a thumb, and beat them up and down. Several people around saw that the situation was wrong, and wanted to dissuade them, but she was rude Cleaned up.

It wasn't until Huo Yunshu heard the sound that he came over, grabbed the bamboo pole in Chu Rou's hand with a gesture, and pushed her aside, then he stopped.

"What the hell is going on? With such a heavy hand, you are not afraid to make a good or bad shot..."

"It deserves to be killed!"

Chu Rou's face was full of anger, thinking that she was working hard outside every day just to make them eat and clothe and live, and instead of understanding their own hardships, they repeatedly touched their bottom line again and again, If I don't teach her a lesson, I'm afraid she will dare to go to the house to expose the tiles tomorrow!

In this era, being beaten is a very common thing. No matter how much Huo Yunshu protects Chuning, he can only express a few words in words. The most troublesome thing for him is that the two sisters are more stubborn than the other. They were unwilling to open their mouths to compromise first, so they had to use their own daughter as a breakthrough point: "Qing'er, tell me, what's going on?"

"The second master said that this bristle is a good thing, it's a pity to lose it, so he asked us to make a few small brushes, saying that the small brushes were soaked in the rice washing water for two days to remove the dirt and odor, It can be used to clean teeth..." Qing'er first looked at Chu Ning, who was full of stubbornness, and then at Chu Rou, who was quite disapproving, and then continued, "You can also take it down the mountain and sell it for money... "

"Just this pig hair can be sold for money? Don't lie to me that I don't know money..."

Before Chu Rou finished speaking, Huo Yunshu waved his hand to interrupt, and asked Chuning, "Ning'er, tell me, how does this little brush clean your teeth? How can you sell it for money?"

Although very angry with Chu Rou, Chu Ning still can tell the difference between people. Huo Yunshu treats her well and is quite knowledgeable. There are still many places to deal with him in the future, so Chu Ning compared the purpose of the toothbrush with his own thoughts Briefly said it again.

"Based on what you said, it is really better than willow branches and melon pulp, and it is indeed a way to make money." Huo Yunshu thought for a while, and then said:

"I'm going to find some people and try to make as many small brushes as possible. I just happen to be going down the mountain in a few days, so I can try selling them in the market at the foot of the mountain."

Huo Yunshu did as soon as he thought of it, and immediately took Sun Xing and He Wu to leave. Huo Wanqing, who was a big kid, also followed behind, leaving the two sisters Chu Rou and Chu Ning facing each other.

The two looked at each other speechlessly, seeing that Chu Rou had no intention of apologizing, Chuning went back to the room by himself, and did not bring it out until Huo Yunshu was about to go down the mountain on the third day, saying that they were going down the mountain together.

Huo Yunshu originally wanted to refuse, but seeing that she had tied up her long hair, changed into a capable black outfit, and carried a bag on her back, she obviously made up her mind, knowing that she would not be able to persuade her, so she didn't say any more What, just called Sun Xing and He Wu to follow.

Huo Yunshu didn't know that Chu Ning had just made a decision before going out. After she decided to go down the mountain, she would get rid of the people in Zizhuzhai and live a good life alone. A den of thieves without human rights comes.

Qing'er also took the initiative to follow up. A group of seven people, led three mules and horses, and hunchbacked the mountain silk that had been crushed by three stones. They walked and chatted on the winding mountain road, and they were quite happy.

Huo Yunshu reads a lot and often walks down the mountain. He can be regarded as a well-informed person. From time to time, he tells Chuning about the customs and customs of various places under the mountain, or anecdotes. During the conversation, some things about himself are also involved Chuning felt that this person was quite talented and learned.

At noon, the group stopped to rest and eat. Qing'er brought pancakes to Chu Ning. Seeing that her brows were quite gloomy, unlike when she was chatting with Huo Yunshu, she sat beside her and said softly. Asked: "Second master, are you thinking about things in the village?"

Naturally, Chuning couldn't say that she was thinking about leaving Zizhu Village, after all, she only promised a few days ago that she would let the whole village eat meat.

"I was thinking, the scenery at the foot of the mountain is different after all!"

During this journey, Chuning finally saw the world under the mountain with his own eyes, which was even worse than Chuning imagined.Large tracts of fertile soil and fertile fields have been barren to the point of weeds. Occasionally passing by a mud-walled thatched hut has collapsed into disrepair, with four walls left in vain and no human habitation.Even the road down from Donglai Mountain has already grown knee-length weeds. Occasionally, if you step on it, what you step on is not the road, but a lot of bones... Huo Yunshu said that the owners of those bones, Either starve to death or be killed.

Although the scenery on the mountain is poor, it seems that the bottom line has been kept.But the world under the mountain is different. This is a very cruel world. It is so cruel that there are no morals and laws. Those at the top.

Therefore, it is very difficult to survive in such a world, not to mention that a woman like Chu Rou has no world-renowned looks, nor does she have amazing talents. She not only has to take care of her own sister, It is also necessary to take into account the hundreds of people in the whole village, and lead them to find hope in despair.

So, should I forgive her?Although Chuning does not agree at all to turn pressure into violence and impose it on others.But then again, in Zizhuzhai, although he will be beaten, and although he has no human rights, at least his life is not in danger for the time being.

Thinking about it this way, Chuning felt much more peaceful in her heart. After being indifferent and watching with nothing to do, her decision to venture into the world alone was canceled by herself again.

Turning around, I was about to talk to Qing'er again, but I heard Qing'er whisper:

"Second master, there is actually one thing that I've always wanted to tell you, but the eldest master doesn't want me to say it."

"What's the matter?" Principal Chu was a little curious, what kind of secret Chu Rou actually kept it from her own sister. Could it be that she wanted to murder her for money?No, she has no money now.

"Two nights before the second master woke up, the eldest master went to the mountain temple to worship the gods."

"What?" Chu Ning was startled, remembering that he was sick two days ago, he was furious!

I go!This is even more abhorrent than murdering for money. Could it be that Chu Rou went to the wrong temple to worship the wrong god when she went to beg the gods, and that's why she was tricked into this world?

Although rationally he felt that it might just be a coincidence, but emotionally, Chuning still felt something strange that could not be explained.

"The head of the family knelt there for a whole night, kowtowed three thousand times, and broke his forehead..."

At that time, Chu Ning had been in a coma, and Sun Xing and Wu felt guilty for their injustice, so they went to the temple with the worried Qing'er.The three of Qing'er finished worshiping first, and when they were about to leave, they found Chu Rou next door, whose head was covered in blood, and only then did they know that Chu Rou had knelt and knelt here all night.

Chu Rou also really loves this younger sister. Although it always makes her worry, she is a sister of a compatriot after all, although she was only born half an hour late.

It's a pity that no one knows that the people who begged and begged all night don't even know who these kowtowers are...

If Chu Rou knew that she would beg for someone who didn't even know who she was, would she still be willing to kneel down and beg for this night?

Probably unwilling?After all, I am not the Chuning who, despite his actions, is full of loyalty and will let his companions escape first, nor is he the Chuning who will share the prey with the whole village.

Now she is Chu Ning, who has been baptized by that money society, and that selfish ghost who always wants to stand by and watch.

"The second master forgets us when he wakes up. The eldest master hides and wipes his tears secretly every time. He obviously cares about you, but he hides and dare not see you. Every time he goes to see you while you are asleep, she is afraid of you asking questions." The wound on her forehead."

Qing'er babbled, and only stopped to look at Chu Ning when Huo Yunshu came to announce her departure, but saw her standing there numbly, feeling a little lost.

After walking behind the team for a long time, and thinking about it for a long time, Chu Ning finally had to admit, and had to tell himself in a low voice, "Chuning, you are wrong..."

Yes, she was wrong.

The fault lies in knowing that time and space are changing and the world is changing, but still clinging to oneself, and the dream of love goes back to the past.

The fault is that his identity has changed, but he still wants to hold on to his memories and not let go.

So, she was wrong.

Totally wrong!

She can stick to herself, but she cannot tolerate entering this strange world.

She can guard her memories, but she can't be alone.

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Qing'er didn't hear Chu Ning's confession, but felt that something had happened to the Second Village Master, but before she had time to think about it, she heard Huo Yunshu say in front of her, "Penglai City is here!"

Penglai City is just a small village. Because Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty visited the east and looked at Penglai Mountain in the sea, it was named after the city was built. Later, the population of this place gradually gathered and developed into a small town. However, more than ten years ago, there were a large number of The pirates continued to make trouble here, so most of the young and strong people fled, leaving only some old, young and weak children waiting to die here. In the end, even the official history of the government did not dare to stay here, almost an empty city.

The pirates saw that there were no property or strong men to rob here, so they stopped making troubles, and because of this, there were cities and houses near the sea, which was convenient for the pirates to go ashore to rest, and it became the second den for the pirates to come and go freely. .

Some of the young and strong who escaped from this place went to Donglai Mountain and became bandits. They had blood feuds with these pirates, but under the action of food and money, all hatred was wiped out. Diluted and compromised with each other, turning this place into a place for trading.

They traded all kinds of mountain and sea goods with each other, but these transactions required a lot of manpower. Those who were left to die had a glimmer of life. They worked hard for these pirates and bandits to survive. , the old and the weak are dead, and most of the young ones have grown up, married wives and had children, bringing life to this withered city again.

Today's Penglai City has a population of nearly [-], and there is no government control and exploitation. The merchants from other places got the news and came here with various goods and purposes, which made the place gradually prosperous.

The Bai family was one of the first merchants to come to Penglai. As soon as they came, they opened various shops here one after another, and quickly gained a foothold. Whether they came from the mountains or the sea, they would give them three points of face. , and small cottages like Zizhuzhai, which are struggling to survive, regard them as their parents.

Huo Yunshu was very familiar with the shopkeeper of the Baijia Silk Shop. The shopkeeper was also surnamed Huo, but his single name was Yu. Huo Yunshu called him Third Uncle, saying that he was his distant relative. After Chuning introduced it to Huo Yu, the three of them formally discussed the silk transaction.

Huo Yu personally inspected the fineness of this batch of silk, and finally offered a price of six pennies. Huo Yunshu thanked him several times. It was discovered that this price did not even earn back the most basic wages of the entire village.

Chu Ning originally wanted to express her doubts and opinions, but Huo Yun Shuzhi quickly sent her to the cashier at the back of the shop to collect the money. As a result, she had no choice but to give up.

After sending away Chu Ning and the others, only Huo Yunshu and Huo Yu were left in the shop. Huo Yunshu first took out two wooden boxes from his own baggage and sent them to Huo Yu, saying that it was just a small gesture , to thank Huo Yu for taking care of Zizhu Village over the years.

Huo Yu smiled, and opened one of them, but saw that it was just a small brush inside. He couldn't help but looked at Huo Yunshu strangely. He knew that Huo Yunshu had always acted prudently, so he would not rashly give himself this ordinary brush. thing.

Sure enough, Huo Yunshu quickly explained the purpose and function of this small brush to him. Huo Yu couldn't help but click his tongue after hearing it, and asked repeatedly: "Yunshu, why do I look at this thing? It's just a brush. How can a small bristle brush with a wooden handle have the effect you mentioned? It can even prevent dental diseases?"

Huo Yu looked at it several times, put it in his nose and sniffed it carefully, and said: "The bristles are used, but not only does it not smell like pigs and pigs, but it also smells like rice... ..."

Let him check and ask questions in various ways, Huo Yunshu just laughed and didn't answer. It was not until later that Huo Yu brought water and green salt, tried it on the spot, and felt it carefully for a long time before he believed it was true, and praised it repeatedly: "It's such a small thing, but it's more convenient and comfortable to use than the willow branch and melon pulp. Even if it can't prevent tooth disease, it's still useful."

After checking the toothbrush again and again for a long time, Huo Yu put it back into the box solemnly. When he came back to his senses, he seemed to have thought of something. He suddenly looked into Huo Yunshu's eyes and said seriously, "Yunshu, do you have something to do?" Hiding it from me?"

Huo Yunshu hesitated again and again, but finally gritted his teeth and said, "Third Uncle, I want to leave Donglai."

"So, you want to use this little hair...toothbrush to change the way for Zizhu Village?" Huo Yu obviously knew where he was going, with worried and reluctant eyes, and persuaded: "You have a son and a daughter under your knees now. , can't you think about them? Don't you have to go to risk?

"

"Third Uncle, when you rescued me from that bloody storm back then, I made an oath that one day I would kill the general and go back, and I must avenge the annihilation of the clan." Huo Yunshu smiled bitterly. He smiled and said: "I heard that a killing star came to the world, starting from the northeast...I want to try..."

"But what about Qing'er and Yu'er? They are still so young, what should they do?"

"With the sisters from the Chu family, I don't worry. I watched them grow up. Although they can't become great talents, they value love and righteousness. They will definitely treat Qing'er and Yu'er kindly."

"But without you, how could they hold Zizhu Village?"

"So, I need third uncle to take care of it for me."

"I'm still living under someone else's fence, watching people's faces and eating, what can I help you see?" Huo Yu smiled wryly, glanced at the two wooden boxes on the table, suddenly thought of something, and said in a low voice: "If you really If we want to leave, then we might as well take this opportunity to gamble."

"What does Uncle San mean?"

"It just so happens that Master Bai is in Penglai these few days. I took this opportunity to meet her with this toothbrush so that the second master and Master Bai can get in touch." Huo Yu said, "Think about it, with her as Donglai The identity of one of the three major merchants in the county as the head of the family, casually revealed through the fingers, wouldn't it be enough to feed Zizhu Village for a long time?"

Huo Yunshu was obviously quite moved by this proposal. He looked at the direction in which Chuning was leaving, but hesitated again: "But I heard rumors that although the head of the Bai family is a daughter, he has a 'cold face'." Yan Luo's nickname, and she loves women, and she has raised four beautiful girls beside her, for her to have fun..."

"Don't listen to those disappearing rumors." Huo Yu admired that head of the Bai family so much, and now hearing Huo Yunshu's words, he immediately turned his face and said: "Even if the head of the Bai family really likes women, I also think you The second master is very safe, I am afraid that the wheel will not be able to turn."

When Huo Yu said this, Huo Yunshu also felt that this was the truth, but he still couldn't help worrying, what if... what if? ? ?

After much deliberation, Huo Yunshu finally made up his mind, clasped his fists and said: "Then please ask Third Uncle to try."

Chuning, who was counting the copper coins, didn't even know that he was already lying down with a gun, and his face was covered in blood.

After counting the copper coins, she saw that Qing'er had already taken out two paper books from her bag, one title page had the words 'cargo book' written on it, and the other had 'silver book' written on it.

Qing'er opened the catalog, tapped ink and picked up a pen, and wrote neatly: On September [-]th, three stones of silk were produced.

Then, it was written on the silver book: On September [-], six copper coins were put in, worth six thousand coins.

It was only then that Chuning found out that Qinger was still the small accountant in Zizhuzhai. She immediately went up to ask for advice, and only then did she realize that the usual money in this world is not actually a thousand dollars as Chuning thought. Most of the texts are only seven or eight hundred, because most ordinary people can't count the number beyond ten fingers, and merchants take advantage of this to make huge profits for themselves.

The reason why Zizhuzhai was able to get enough money was due to the shopkeeper Huo's dealings in it, so Huo Yunshu was very grateful at that time.

Moreover, according to Qing'er, the world already has paper, but it is relatively rare and very valuable, so it can only be used in some important places that need to be portable, such as Zizhu Village, where only the account books are used. used paper.