Fangcun and Zhuzhai come and go, arguing all morning.Talking swords, spreading rumors and slandering, splashing dirty water, turning over old accounts, time is spent on wrangling.

The more Zhou Shaocheng listened, the more upset he became. Turning his head, Dong Xinran fell asleep leaning against the earthen wall. He stepped forward to push her and shouted, "Wake up, wake up."

Dong Xinran was soundly asleep, she woke up suddenly, rubbed her eyes, and asked in a daze, "Ah? The quarrel is over? So soon?"

When Zhou Shaocheng heard it, he said angrily: "It's early. You are also big-hearted, and you can sleep here. What's the point of such arguing, we still need to come forward..."

Dong Xinran was in charge of teaching disciples in Taihe City, and she accompanied the two of them here because she was worried about not forgetting.Almost didn't sleep all night, very sleepy.Squinting his eyes and seeing the noisy blushing and thick necks on both sides, he immediately fell towards the earth wall and muttered vaguely: "Then let them quarrel...well... they will stop naturally if they don't have the strength."

Zhou Shaocheng was choked by her, and was immediately speechless.

After Qin Gutong finished speaking, he opened his eyes and heard the words, and readily agreed: "Sister Dong's words are very true. Make a big effort, then decline, and then exhaust. Let them quarrel first, and we will slowly figure it out."

Because of the presence of Taihezong people, the people in Zhuzhai did not dare to use force.Although the people in Fangcun do not take advantage of the location and harmony, they are better at brains and eloquence.Therefore, the two sides were evenly matched for a while, and the quarrel was inseparable.

At this moment, the sun is rising, both sides are thirsty and hungry.

Di Eer proposed to eat something first, saying that meals were prepared.Qin Gutong smiled slightly, and resolutely refused: "The business is important, and after the negotiation is settled, we can have a good meal at the same table."

The people in Fangcun immediately agreed. After all, they came in a hurry and did not bring dry food.Wouldn't it be a loss for the people in Zhuzhai to eat and fight again?

Di E'er is also a smart person, and quickly explained: Zhuzhai has prepared lunch for everyone, no matter how big the matter is, don't delay the meal, and you will have the energy to discuss things when you are full.

The teachers in Fangcun refused, and the village head agreed.Seeing this, Qin Gutong nodded in agreement.There is no way in Zhuzhai, you can't just go to lunch by yourself, so let this matter go.

Seeing that they were arguing again, Zhou Shaocheng yawned, rubbed his stomach, and asked Qin Gutong in a low voice: "Miss Qin, Miss Xiao, are you hungry?"

Qin Gutong smiled and said nothing, Xiao Qing ignored it.

Zhou Shaocheng said again: "Oh, so is the poor teacher, so pedantic."

Qin Gutong thought in his heart: After eating this meal, he has the strength to quarrel, but he loses the confidence to quarrel.

She didn't say a word, and secretly confided in luck.Xiao Qingqian sat next to her, his eyes drifted away from the noise in front of him, and he looked into the distance.Today is a beautiful day with a clear blue sky.The peak stands tall and straight into the blue sky.If you look intently, you can see ancient vines, green trees and green vines.

Qin Gutong breathed out and collected his energy, seeing Xiao Qingqian was in a trance.Follow her gaze to the sky.Seeing the sky, white cranes straightening their wings, a little flying under the shadow.

"If you have wings, you will travel all over the world and have a glimpse of the world."

Xiao Qingqian was deeply envious of her words, looked sideways at her slightly, and responded lightly: "What do you think of, Ah Tong? The ends of the world, I will accompany you."

Qin Gutong was originally in love with the scene, so he didn't think much about it.Hearing this remark suddenly, he was flattered for a moment, but he didn't know how to answer it.

Just at this time, teasing the very hungry did not forget to come over.The bruise on his face was still there, and he said not to be outdone, "Sister, I'll go with you too!"

Qin Gutong smiled and reached out to rub his head, and nodded his hungry nose.

The three of them joked and woke up Dong Xinran who was on the side.She rubbed her eyes and saw that Zhou Shaocheng was missing.Curling his lips, he yawned, looked at the field and murmured, "Is it almost there?"

If it was as she said, only Fangcun's teacher was left with the strength to fight.The rest of them all had droopy faces, with dry and white lips, and they sat weakly on the bench.

Qin Gutong laughed lowly: "Senior Sister Dong has a high opinion, this matter still needs to be decided by you."

Dong Xinran shook her head, her small face wrinkled into a ball: "I can't do it. I have no ghosts in my heart, but the people in Zhuzhai are suspicious. It's best for you to go. Anyway, they all know how it will end up. It's just that everyone Don’t want to suffer, hum.”

Qin Gutong nodded, thinking that this Senior Sister Dong looked like a child, but her heart was clear.She didn't shirk, she got up and walked over.

When people from Zhuzhai and Fangcun saw her, they all stood up to greet her.Even the listless onlookers by the courtyard immediately sat up and stared at her with glowing eyes.

Qin Gutong clasped his fists, bowed slightly to the four directions, and said gently: "You guys discussed for a long time, and I also listened to it. I have a few words in my mind, and I want to say something. I don't know if I will offend you or not?"

In today's world, force is respected.Qin Gutong's skill, such as those present, have never seen it and heard it, so how dare they say 'no'.

"No offense, no offense, Miss Qin, please tell me."

"Don't dare, we all listen to you."

"Yes, yes, you said."

Qin Gutong straightened his face, and said solemnly: "Everyone is a sensible person, and you should know that this matter needs to be negotiated, and everyone needs to take a step back. The water flows from top to bottom, passing through your village, and passing through your stockade. The family wants to It is impossible to monopolize it. It is definitely not appropriate for Fangcun to close the sluice."

When she stopped talking, the village chief of Fangcun's expression changed immediately, and he was about to refute immediately. The teacher behind him hurriedly tugged at the hem of his clothes, and the young village chief shut up and swallowed his anger.

Qin Gutong secretly praised in his heart, reading more books is always beneficial.She glanced at everyone, and continued: "But whether to close the sluice gate or not, the sluice gate belongs to Fangcun. For breaking the sluice gate, Zhuzhai must apologize and compensate."

The elders of Zhuzhai Village discussed among themselves.The forehead nodded: "That's the reason."

Qin Gutong nodded slightly.She had asked Zhou Shaocheng before that the bamboo village in Fangcun had been making trouble for decades, so why didn't it happen before.It can't be that these two villages have only moved here in the past few decades.

Zhou Shaocheng had some understanding of this matter.According to him, there was an imperial court and chieftains before.What to do, it is not the turn of the two villages to discuss, and they all listen to the above.The imperial court and the chieftain lived in peace and harmony.If the two sides are at odds, it depends on who is more powerful.

The former dynasty started from Emperor Ming, and the state affairs prospered.The emperor Enwei, the Quartet is sincerely convinced.In the frontiers of Fanbang, only the county magistrate of the emperor is known, but the chieftain of the vassal king.Later, the imperial court collapsed, and the world went its own way.Among the mountain people and the barbarians, the name of chieftain was heard again.However, the former chieftain was beaten to death by a mountain man, and the new one has not been established.

Qin Gutong looked around, seeing that these villagers were looking forward to or worried, and they were all looking at him eagerly.She sighed in her heart, both happy and sad.On the face, he was solemn and stern, and he said in an unquestionable tone: "Fangcun and Zhuzhai, starting from this year, spring plowing every year, and diversion canals are opened in turn. This year starts from Fangcun. Since then, the two sides will not fight with each other, and go to Taihe City for business. Ask."

Her words were as decisive as falling stones.Both sides of Fangcun and Zhuzhai were silent.

When Zhou Shaocheng came back, he saw that the table had been set up in the courtyard.The village head of Fangcun and the head of the Zhuzhai village swore an oath to make an alliance.

This matter is certain, both sides suddenly relaxed.Zhuzhai set up a banquet, slaughtered pigs and sheep, and set up ten bowls, just like celebrating the New Year.The people in Fangcun were still a bit cautious at first, they exchanged cups for bowls, and after drinking half a catty of wine, they called brothers and brothers, regardless of each other.

Zhou Shaocheng was so dazed by the force-feeding that he turned his head around and said to Dong Xinran with a grin, "Is that all right? Oh, really, I don't know how to answer my uncle's question when I go back. Think about it."

Dong Xinran was eating vegetables with her head covered, but she didn't lift her head when she heard the words.After gnawing on the stewed pig's trotters, he took out his handkerchief to wipe his hands, and just now had time to reply to him: "You can't stop your mouth if you eat something? You have a brain to worry about, this matter has been resolved long ago."

Zhou Shaocheng was used to being choked by her, so he was bored, and turned around to see Qin Gutong serving Xiao Qingqian.With a smile on his face, he opened his mouth to speak.

Xiao Qing glanced at him shallowly, his pupils suddenly narrowed like sharp arrows.Zhou Shaocheng felt a sudden chill rushing up from the soles of his feet, and couldn't help shivering all over his body.He hurriedly lowered his head and shut his mouth, swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and only then did his heart slow down, beating violently.Zhou Shaocheng stared blankly at the cloudy wine in front of him, suddenly picked up the ceramic bowl, and poured it down in one gulp, suppressing the lingering shock in his heart.

After a full meal, the village women in Zhuzhai offered sweet melons and plums.

At this moment, the sun was setting to the west, Dong Xinran saw that it was getting late, so he discussed with several people.Qin Gutong had this intention, and the two stood up and said goodbye together.The mountain people in Zhuzhai repeatedly tried to persuade them to stay, and everyone in Fangcun also tried their best to invite them.Both of them were eager to go to Taihe City, so they had to refuse.

There were three horses when they came, but now there are two more.Zhou Shaocheng is still alone, Dong Xinran is riding with Buwang, Qin Gutong and Xiao Qingqian are riding together.

The five rode out of the village on horseback. When they looked back and saw that the villagers had already seen each other off, they couldn't help but waved with emotion and let them go back.

Not forgetting to purse his lips and say nothing, he galloped away and said, "They're not bad either."

Qin Gutong smiled gratifiedly: "They are all ordinary mountain people, how bad they can be, it's just a lack of water."

Dong Xinran pulled the rein and nodded: "That's true, but today it may be caused by water shortage, tomorrow it may be caused by food shortage, and later it may be caused by hunting or forests. In this world, there are always endless disputes."

Qin Gutong sighed when he heard the words, and said with emotion: "The hustle and bustle of the world is for profit, and the prosperity of the world is for profit. Although the world is big, and the sun and the moon are long, no one can jump out."

Zhou Shaocheng was half-drunk and half-awake, interjected: "Yes! Tai Shibo, her old man is in the world of mortals, but her heart is in Sanqing. Her cultivation is in line with the Tao, and she is in harmony with nature. She is born in nature, male and female... hiccup."

He shook his head and said solemnly, then suddenly hiccupped.Dong Xinran and Buwang burst out laughing.

Thinking of Ye Yinzi, Qin Gutong couldn't help but smile.Thinking in my heart, I don't know where she is now, so I said casually: "But her old man also has something to ask for. She wants to live forever, to seek the way."

Don't forget to ask curiously: "Seeking longevity? Is it really possible to live forever? People really can't die? Can't die even if they are cut by a sword?"

Dong Xinran poked him on the head and said with a smile, "Why are there so many problems. Wait until you get into the Tao like Grand Master, and then think about longevity."

Nestling in Qin Gutong's arms, Xiao Qingqian narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard the words, his expression was obscure, and he said in a dull tone: "Longevity is the beginning of all desires, and the end of emptiness."

Her voice was low and slow, only Qin Gutong could hear her clearly.

At this moment, the sun is setting, and the sun is shining from the corner of the eye.Seeing that it was getting dark, everyone stopped gossiping and galloped their horses with whips.

The sun is slanting and the road is returning home, and the evening glow is bright, and no one in the group rides bravely.However, after all, the road is long and the mountain road is difficult.When the night fell, the apes and birds on both sides sang chaotically, and they had not yet reached Taihe City.

Zhou Shaoben wanted to find a place to rest for the night, but along the roadside cottages, the lights were dimly lit, and there was no sound of people.When I look into my eyes, I feel a sense of tranquility.After discussing with each other, the five decided to rush all night to Taihe City.

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