The poor man grows watermelon

"Brother Ping, why did you come to meet me today?" Su Ye didn't struggle for too long, but asked directly.

Shao Ping didn't answer immediately, but turned to look at Yu Feng.

Su Ye immediately understood what he meant, and said bluntly: "I know all the Feng brothers, and he has also seen the shopkeeper Jiang in Buzhuang."

Shao Ping nodded, and knelt down in front of Su Ye again.

This time, even with Su Ye's support, he didn't get up.

"Master Hou once said that you should not reveal your identity in front of the young master unless it is absolutely necessary." Shao Ping paused, his eyes full of embarrassment.

He originally thought that the "last resort" might mean that the war broke out again, which gave them a chance, or that the young master was in trouble and needed them to come forward—he never thought that one day they would need the young master to rescue them.

Su Ye pursed her thin lips slightly, showing a little eagerness, "Brother Ping, what's going on?"

Shao Ping kowtowed, and said in a deep voice: "The 5 people of the subordinates return to Yingu, please help the young master!"

Su Ye was stunned when he heard this.

Yu Feng's expression changed, and he raised his voice, "Gui Yin Valley? 5 horses? Brother Ping——"

On the small bed, Xuewa groaned and chirped, and was about to wake up.

Yu Feng quickly shut his mouth.

Su Ye walked over and patted her gently.

Shao Ping looked at this scene with a complicated expression.

When Xuewa fell asleep, Su Ye lowered his voice and asked, "Brother Ping, does 5 horses mean [-] soldiers?"

Shao Ping nodded, and also explained in a very low voice: "Master Hou hid us in Octopus Mountain before his death. In the past two years, the brothers practiced in their free time and farmed in their busy time. They will only show up when the young master needs it."

There was too much information, and Su Ye's mind was a little messed up.

He helped Shao Ping up, and said with concern: "Presumably, your life has been very difficult in the past two years."

Shao Ping rarely raised the corners of his lips, and replied: "The most difficult thing is how not to be discovered by outsiders. As for money and food, etc., before leaving, Lord Hou prepared enough for the brothers to eat. What's more, Lord Hou still kept If you leave a cloth shop, medicinal shop, or even an iron mine, the money you earn is enough to support another 5 people!"

Su Ye was surprised, "How did Hou and father arrange this in such a short time?"

Shao Ping was silent for a moment, and said truthfully: "Master Hou is seriously ill, so he got ready early."

Su Ye was even more surprised when he heard this, "You mean, father's death was not due to injury, but illness?"

Shao Ping nodded, his eyes were red, "Master Hou was seriously ill for a long time, and he kept it a secret to prevent the late emperor from finding out. He felt that his time was running out, so he just pretended to be injured and died."

Su Ye was puzzled, "Didn't father fight for the late emperor?"

Shao Ping sneered, with obvious disdain on his face, "The late emperor was unkind, but the Hou Ye is wise and mighty, how could he be loyal to such a person?"

"Then..." Su Ye thought of a possibility.

Shao Ping straightened his waist and said loudly: "The subordinates have always served Lord Hou as their master!"

It turned out to be the case.

For a moment, Su Ye was filled with emotion.

Su Yang gave Su Yelan the best education, but at the critical moment of his life, he didn't involve him, and he didn't even tell Su Yelan about his illness.

There was an unspeakable emotion in Su Ye's heart.

Shao Ping looked at Su Ye and comforted him in a low voice, "Young master, don't blame Lord Hou for being cruel. He also arranged your future life well."

"I don't blame him." Su Ye shook her head, "How could I blame him?"

As a protagonist, Su Yang was still planning for his subordinates before he died, and he did a good enough job.As a father, he may be too strong, but he is qualified enough.

However, he still couldn't help but ask for Su Yelan, "How did my father arrange it for me?"

"If you don't expose your identity, the young master can inherit the title and make great achievements; even if it is exposed, the Marquis has already made plans. The young master can marry into the Huo family and live a stable life, but I didn't expect..."

Shao Ping turned his head and looked at Yu Feng.

Su Ye followed his gaze and said firmly, "Brother Feng is not to blame for this matter. This is my own choice. What's more, right now, I'm doing well."

Yu Feng sat next to Su Ye and firmly held his hand.

Su Ye turned her head, and the two of them looked at each other and smiled, with thousands of words in the smile on the corners of their eyes and brows.

Shao Ping was relieved, and sighed: "The young master is capable, and he has never insulted the prestige of Lord Hou."

For a long time, the three of them did not speak.

Su Ye digested this matter silently.

It took him a long time to realize and asked, "Brother Ping, did you just say 'rescue'? Was it because of the Qingshan incident?"

Shao Ping nodded, with a stern expression, "If the Bazhuo Mountain circle is the royal hunting ground, Guiyin Valley will definitely be exposed, and where these fifty thousand brothers will go, I ask the young master to decide!"

"Where is the 'Valley of Guiding' you mentioned?"

Shao Ping said: "My young master, you can see that this Octopus Mountain doesn't really only have eight claws, it also has a ninth claw."

Su Ye was stunned, he really didn't know.

Yu Feng interjected, "I heard the old village chief say it when I was young, but I never saw it."

Shao Ping raised his eyebrows and said, "Behind the seventh and eighth claws on the west side of Bazhuo Mountain, there is another peak, which is the ninth claw."

Yu Feng was stunned for a moment, puzzled and said, "I've been there before, isn't it a cliff?"

Shao Ping hooked his lips, "It's a cliff. There is a valley under the cliff. The terrain is flat and the seasons are like spring. Lord Hou accidentally discovered it many years ago and named it 'Guiyin Valley'. It has been operating as a secret place until now."

"How do you get in and out on weekdays?"

"Vine, and rope."

Su Ye took a breath, "Have you ever been injured?"

Shao Ping cupped his fists, "Thank you for your concern, Young Master. I did fall down before, and I got used to it after climbing a lot."

Su Ye pursed her lips and said, "Brother Ping, you can still talk to me as before."

Shao Ping smiled, "Yes, young master."

Su Ye's black line, "Don't call me Young Master."

Shao Ping chuckled, "You can call it 'Little Page' in private. If you face those soldiers, you can't mess with the rules."

Su Ye sighed and had to compromise.

Yu Feng thought for a while, and couldn't help but ask, "Is Uncle Su one of yours?"

Shao Ping nodded, "He used to be the most powerful lieutenant under Lord Hou's command. His original surname was Yuan, but he was given the surname 'Su' by Lord Hou. Deputy General Su was wounded by a sword many years ago, and he was the first to retreat to Guiyin Valley. It’s been almost 20 years since then.”

A trace of expectation arose in Yu Feng's heart, "Is he really dead, or..."

"It's true." Shao Ping sighed, "Deputy General Su has been ill since he was injured, and it's his limit to last until a year ago."

Yu Feng showed disappointment, "Uncle Su once taught me Kung Fu."

Shao Ping glanced at him and Su Ye, and sighed, "This is also fate."

Su Ye asked tentatively: "The 'Uncle Su' you are talking about refers to Qingzhu's father?"

Yu Feng nodded, "Exactly."

Su Ye's heart trembled, and he couldn't help asking: "This matter... does Qingzhu know?"

Shao Ping shook his head, "Qing Zhu grew up outside the valley, and he always thought that Vice General Su was just an ordinary Orion."

Su Ye breathed a sigh of relief, thought for a while, and said, "Don't let Qing Zhu know about this beforehand."

Although the two of them didn't understand Su Ye's intentions, they simply nodded.

In fact, Su Ye doesn't know why he has such thoughts, it's probably similar to Su Yang's protection of Su Yelan—as a father and brother, he always puts the burden on himself as much as possible, and cares for them. people who provide a simple and happy life.

After understanding the ins and outs of the incident, Su Ye quickly settled down and began to think about business.

It is impossible for 5 horses to move out in a unified way; however, if it is said that they are scattered and integrated into the crowd, it cannot be completed overnight.

What's more, once they are separated, it will be even more difficult to reunite. This is almost equivalent to destroying all of Su Houye's hard work. Neither Su Ye nor Shao Ping want to do this.

Su Ye pondered for a long time, and then said: "There is only one way for the current plan."

Shao Ping was excited, "What method?"

Su Ye stared at him with dark eyes, and said word by word: "Buy, Shan."

"Buy the mountain?" Yu Feng couldn't hide his surprise, "Xiao Yezi, are you planning to buy the Octopus Mountain?"

Su Ye nodded, "Yes, we will find a way to negotiate with the emperor and buy Octopus Mountain. No, maybe we can only buy seven or eight claws, so the chance of success will be much higher."

Yu Feng nodded resolutely, "Okay, I can implore the general to deliver a message." Regarding Su Ye's decision, he never had the slightest doubt and always supported it unconditionally.

After all, Shao Ping calmed down, and asked cautiously: "What reason does Xiaoye want to buy the mountain?"

Su Ye thought for a while and asked, "Are there any characteristic tree species, mountain fungus, etc. on the two hills? It's better to be mulberry, wolfberry, etc. We can use papermaking as an excuse to wrap up the hills."

Shao Ping shook his head, "There are mostly poplars, pagoda trees and other trees on the mountain. As for the fungus, they are nothing more than fungus and fir, which are no different from other mountains."

Su Ye pursed her lips and thought to herself, if you can't develop plants, then you can only raise animals.

What are you raising?

Hare?

goat?

In fact, no matter what to raise, it's a bit late to say now.

At this moment, Yu Feng said suddenly: "I remember there is a kind of 'starvation fruit' over there. If you take a bite, your teeth will be sour. I picked it once when I was a child, and the more I ate it, the hungrier I became."

"Hungry fruit?" Su Ye was a little apprehensive just listening to Yu Feng's description, "What does it look like?"

Yu Feng gestured, "It's red, the size of a knuckle."

A flash of inspiration flashed in Su Ye's mind, "Could it be the wild hawthorn you're talking about?"

Yu Feng scratched his face, "Does Xiaoyezi call that 'Wild Hawthorn'? People in the village call it Starving Fruit."

"Look, isn't it like this?" Su Ye picked up a branch, and drew the outlines of the leaves and fruits of the hawthorn in two or three strokes.

Yu Feng looked at it and nodded again and again, "Yes, this is it!"

Su Ye had a glimmer of hope in his heart, "Are there many such trees on the mountain?"

Yu Feng said affirmatively, "Many, it's all over the mountain."

Su Yedang smiled, "That's great!"

Shao Ping asked expectantly: "What does Xiaoye mean... is this tree useful?"

Su Ye nodded heavily, "It's very useful."

Shao Ping didn't ask any more questions, but said, "Xiao Yezi, what do you need me to do?"

"You don't need to do anything, just tell the brothers to hide it." Su Ye curled her lips, "By the way, tell everyone that this kind of tree cannot be cut down, not even one."

Although Shao Ping didn't understand, he complied very trustingly.

Su Ye looked at a small piece of sugarcane on the table. It was left over from Bai Rixuewa's unfinished meal, and it was full of sugar.

What a way!