Peach Blossom Song

The staff expected that there must be someone within ten miles.

It turned out that the small temple was less than one mile away, and the road was narrow and bumpy, so I couldn't walk on horseback, so I had to walk.

The rugged and steep mountain roads are full of dense forests on both sides of the road. At first, it was okay, but when we climbed to the top of the mountain, the golden sky gradually faded to the west, and the red glow of the distant sky illuminated the forest in the west.At a glance, it seems that the mountains, trees, flowers, and grass are all in the light of the fire.

Such a sight is magnificent.The King of Han looked around curiously, full of amazement.

I can't take care of the hardships and dangers on the road, and the fatigue is gone.Such a beautiful view, forget your worries.

It's a pity that the good times didn't last long. After a while, the golden crow sank completely, and the clouds and glows all over the sky were taken away. The twilight merged and the sky gradually darkened.The wind blew through the forest, the surroundings were dark, the branches and leaves were ringing, accompanied by the sound of insects, it was really scary.

The King of Han frowned, he was ashamed to say he was afraid, but he couldn't help leaning towards his staff, and said, "Li Sheren, I'm afraid we have traveled more than ten miles all the way, why, why is there no one here?"

Her voice was extremely low, lest she attract something terrible.

The staff only thought that His Highness was worried about going the wrong way, and comforted him: "Don't worry, Your Highness, it should be nearby."

Their horses were all led by their attendants, and the attendants were behind them. Dozens of horses were tick-tocking. Because of the narrow mountain road, the team stretched a bit longer. Faintly passed into the ear.

The King of Han became more and more frightened. It was so dark and there were mountains and forests, there might be monsters.A Yao said that monsters like to cultivate in deep mountains and old forests.The King of Han trembled in fright.

The staff said again: "Is Your Highness cold?"

"Ah?" The King of Han subconsciously said, and after realizing what the staff said, he shook his head: "It's not cold."

The staff sighed inwardly. After all, it is the young gentleman who is pampered and pampered. He has been running around all day, first exposed to the sun, then raced horses, and climbed a long section of the mountain road. He must be tired.

So he found some words to attract Han Wang's attention, so that she would not think about being tired.

"Your Highness, do you know why I concluded that there is a family nearby?"

The King of Han felt panicked when he heard the commotion, and he replied casually, "I don't know."

"Your Highness, looking at this mountain road, it must have been stepped on by the villagers generation after generation over the years. Although the road here is steep, it is wider and flatter. It can be seen that the people walking here are more many."

The King of Han understood. When the village was near, the villagers would come and go. If they walked too much, the road would be flattened.She sincerely praised: "Your knowledge is extensive."

The staff member smiled and stroked his beard: "I am from a poor family, and my hometown is in the mountains. I have seen a lot since I was a child, and I can't bear His Highness's praise."

The king of Han was surprised: "Qing came from a poor family?"

The selection of officials in the Great Wei Dynasty was mainly based on recommendation, supplemented by recruitment.Most of the ministers in the court came from aristocratic families, no matter how bad they were, they were also the families of county princes and squires.The King of Han forgot the terrible situation all around him for a while, and carefully recalled when Li Sheren came to serve as a staff member in the King's Palace of Han.

The aides were surprised when they saw the King of Han, and they seemed to be a little proud. The poor family had no one to recommend and had nowhere to devote themselves. It was very difficult to become an official.He laughed and said: "His Royal Highness really cares about everything. When the minister entered the palace, the general's background, how and when he became an official were clearly written on the resume."

The King of Han really didn't remember, he said apologetically: "It's not a big deal in the Gu Mansion, and there are very few times that bother you and your family. After a long time, I can't remember it."

Candles can be seen faintly outside the woods ahead, and there are people not far away.

Li Sheren talked about how and when he entered the official position as an anecdote, and talked about his Highness's worries on the road.

"At the beginning of His Majesty's ascension to the throne, the edict of recruiting soldiers was posted all over Kyushu. I boast that I am talented, but I only hate that I came from a humble background and have nowhere to go, so I have been depressed for most of my life. With this good opportunity, I am not willing to miss it. , a thatched hut, all sold in exchange for money to go to Beijing."

The king of Han listened fascinated.

"Fortunately, although I have great ambitions and talents, Your Majesty has the virtue of accepting talents. Seeing that the minister wrote a few words of policy, it is still smooth, so I called the minister to be the edict. There were more than a hundred people who were waiting for the edict. Later, your majesty used it. After that, dozens of people were recruited from various government offices, and the rest of the ministers and a dozen or so people without power and wealth heard that the palace of the Han Dynasty lacked a famous scholar, so the minister recommended himself to the palace, so that he was lucky enough to serve His Highness around."

After hearing this, the King of Han was silent for a moment, and said, "I am wronged."

Li Sheren was startled, and when he saw the King of Han was full of sympathy, he breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly said: "Serving Your Highness, how can you call it a grievance."

He said so, but the King of Han understood that when His Majesty took the throne, her situation was not very good.

Most of the courtiers were appointed by His Majesty before he came to the throne. Since there was no female emperor in ancient times, Your Majesty was the first in the world. The courtiers were afraid of accidents, and they took her and King Teng, the two remaining princes of the previous emperor, as their confidantes. Find her fault, it's easy to deal with, no one threatens His Majesty's throne.

As for the few who still think that His Majesty's ascension to the throne is a feminist stealing power and messing up the government, it is not in harmony with yin and yang, and it is really an act of a hen to start the morning.But they will not serve her either. King Teng has the honorable name of a corporal, and all the scholars who want to "put things right" go to him.

The royal palace of the Han Dynasty was afraid, but there was no reason to be surrounded by others, and no one was willing to be an official of the royal family.

The King of Han said earnestly: "If you are wronged, Gu understands. You can feel at ease when you give up your family. In Gu's house, if you are willing to stay with someone, you can stay. If you have other plans, you might as well tell Gu to pay attention to you."

Today is different from the past, she can barely give a word of advice in the court, not to mention that along the way, Li Sheren is familiar with Jiarong and people's livelihood, which is much better than the county guards here. made.

Hearing this, Li Sheren was taken aback for a moment, then solemnly saluted, "Thank you, Your Highness."

The King of Han hurriedly helped him up, and said shyly, "You don't need to be too polite."

The attendant at the side reported: "Your Highness, I have arrived."

Sure enough, looking up, there are a few scattered candles, probably a small village.

The King of Han was surprised that it was coming so soon, she felt a little scared at first, but she didn't pay attention later.It was all thanks to Li Sheren gossiping with her all the way, Li Sheren is really a good person, his beard is half white, he is only a little younger than Lu Shangshu, but he is not fierce at all, and he is very kind.

The King of Han looked at Li Sheren gratefully.

After a few steps forward, the King of Han realized that the village was not small, and there were only a few scattered households with lighted lamps.In just a few steps, another light went out.

Li Sheren chose a larger room, and first said to the King of Han: "Your Highness, the waiter calls the door."

When the King of Han nodded, he stepped forward and knocked on the door.

An old voice came from inside the door: "Who is it?"

Li Sheren replied: "Old man, I am a study tourer passing through a treasured place. I missed the dormitory. Please allow me to stay overnight."

The candles in the room flickered, and after a while, the door opened, and it was a middle-aged man who opened the door.

The man held up a small candlestick and slightly moved forward, trying to see the person in front of him clearly.

Li Sheren stepped aside slightly, revealing the King of Han behind him, and said to the man: "This is my Balang, I hope the master can help me."

The candlelight shone on King Han's face, and the man's slightly tense expression eased a lot. When he saw the many attendants and horses behind him, his expression became tense again.

Li Sheren observed his words and expressions, and hurriedly said: "These are family members. If there is no room for this many people in the house, we should send them elsewhere."

The man hesitated for a moment, then he turned sideways hesitantly and let the King of Han enter.

Li Sheren gestured to the attendants, and everyone dispersed, and he turned around and entered with the King of Han.

From the outside, the houses here are quite tidy. Once you enter, you can see that there are only a few rooms separated by mud walls.

The King of Han looked around and was quite cautious, but Li Sheren talked to the man: "Thank you brother, if it wasn't for brother, we really don't know where we will stay tonight."

The man's expression was still not good, but he didn't stay serious, he just said: "Wait a moment, I'll clean up the house."

Hearing this, Li Sheren stepped forward hurriedly, took out a piece of silver from his sleeve pocket, handed it to the man, and said with a smile: "Brother, trouble, my Balang is the youngest son in the family. He has been spoiled since he was a child. Please take care of him more." .”

The man's expression paused, his eyes fell on the ingot of silver and he couldn't move away. He didn't hear what Li Sheren said clearly. After looking at the ingot for a long time, he struggled to look away again, and said stiffly: "But Two sheets of bedding are not worth so much money."

After all, he didn't take the money, put the candlestick on the side table, turned around and went straight in.

Seeing this, the King of Han was thoughtful, and said in a low voice, "He seems very reluctant to part with this ingot of silver."

Li Sheren walked up to the King of Han and nodded: "Your Highness said that it is just to look at the house, and it is not like this when it is a well-off family in the village. I am afraid that the master's family has encountered difficult things for a while, and it took a lot of money. A lot of money, rightly tight."

The King of Han immediately thought of what Ji Wen had done.

At this time, an old man came out from the inner room.

The old man was getting old, and he walked out slowly. Under the light of the weak wick, his figure was shaking slightly, as if he would fall to the ground at any time.The King of Han subconsciously took a step forward, and supported him: "Ah Weng, walk slowly."

Li Sheren was taken aback, the old man was trembling, and he didn't know if he was sick, but don't make His Highness feel sick.He hurried forward and helped the old man.

The King of Han was ignorant, thinking that she was not supporting her well, so he stepped aside.

The old man sat down on a shabby straw mat, took a breath, and then shifted his gaze to the King of Han.

His eyes were cloudy and old, and his face was also wrinkled, but he was unexpectedly kind, and he asked, "Where did this little gentleman come from?"

The king of Han replied: "I come from the capital, and I have traveled here to study."

The old man nodded, seeing the material of the King of Han's clothes, and seeing her mannerisms, he knew it must be the young master.He sighed: "The family is poor, I'm afraid it will make Mr. Xiao Lang feel wronged."

"I'm ashamed of bothering you late at night, how dare you say I'm wronged." The King of Han hurriedly said, then remembered that man just now hesitantly refused to accept the money, and said again: "A little money, let's express my gratitude."

Li Sheren understood and took out another ingot of silver from his sleeve pocket. This ingot was much larger than the one just now, and it was twice the weight.

The old man was startled, and he was about to decline, but the words of rejection came to his lips, his eyes fell on the silver, but he couldn't open his mouth for a long time.

The King of Han paid attention to his expression.There was a little noise from inside, like the sound of household items being moved.The old man looked up at the King of Han, then at Li Sheren, and slowly stretched out his hand towards the silver.

His movements were already slow, and this one after another seems to be even slower.

The old man's hands were full of calluses and wrinkles, all of which were traces of the vicissitudes of life. A piece of silver seemed to be very heavy. There is no food for the day, so it’s okay to be old, I have a bunch of old bones, and I don’t have a few days to live, but I still have a grandson, who is not yet three years old.”