"Hurry up, Ah Bao!" A six or seven-year-old child seemed to be carrying a basket, urging the three or four-year-old Xiaodou Ding to follow up with his small arms and legs.

"Brother, slow down, wait for me."

The child was a little impatient: "I told you not to follow, you must listen."

Xiao Douding rushed over and grabbed his clothes, "Uncle Xiaohua asked me to watch over you to prevent you from stealing food!"

"I won't steal it!" The child retorted subconsciously, and then curled his lips, "You are stupid, you always trust him, don't you know that he is fooling you?"

Xiao Douding pouted: "Uncle Xiaohua won't fool me!" He glared at him, "It must be because you want to steal something, so you don't want to take me with you."

The child rolled his eyes, took his fleshy hand in his hand, and led him to continue walking.

These two children are Ah Zhuang and Ah Bao.

The two have now entered Li Shi Xiaohua's household registration, and their first names are Qian Han and Qian Yu respectively.

The surname was determined by Luo Hua after asking Ah Zhuang, and it followed Old Man Qian's surname.

The name was chosen after discussion between Luo Hua and Li Shi.

A Zhuang used the Chinese character Han, which meant vastness.Luo Hua and the two hope that Zhuang can let go of the haze of the past and look to the future.It is also because Li Shi intends to let him inherit his martial arts, hoping that he can have a big heart and high ambition.

But Ah Bao used the word Yu.It means beautiful jade and treasure, which not only has a beautiful meaning, but also shows how much everyone cherishes him.

The two have been living in this vibrant village for several months.

Needless to say, Ah Bao, Ah Zhuang is already used to life here.

I got up early and followed Li Shizha to run on the hills, and after I washed up, I had to take care of Abao to get dressed and get up.After the whole family had breakfast together, Luo Hua would teach him how to read and write.

Then, it was his own time.There is no need to beg for food, nor to buy or sell news.According to Luo Hua's words, they just have to play.

At first he thought it was just Luo Hua's casual talk.

Pretending to be dismissive and staying at home, after Luo Hua went out, he wiped the edge of the table, stool and window with a handkerchief, turned his head and took out the broom in the corner and began to clean the inside and outside of the house.

Although he wasn't too quick, he secretly looked at the houses near the abandoned house, and they all did the same thing.

Look, he didn't do nothing.Ah Zhuang was secretly proud of himself.These adults like to say one thing and do another.What did you say to let him play?If he doesn't work, he will definitely be beaten and scolded, and he will not be given enough food.

The storytellers in restaurants and inns all said so.

That's no good, he still has to eat these bad guys!

Sure enough, he did this, and that smiling tiger Luo Hua didn't say anything, and let him and A'Bao have a full dinner, as well as a big bowl of steamed eggs.That is so smooth——Su!saliva……

As a result, just after breakfast the next day, two children about his size came to the house.

He was very vigilant—he couldn't let them take his job.

In the end, these two children actually learned to read and study with him?

As soon as Luo Hua said get out of class was over, these two brats still wanted to... pull him out to play?

It must be a conspiracy!

Wait, why did Luo Hua stuff them with a bag of fried pumpkin seeds?So fragrant, so fragrant pumpkin seeds! !

What's more, he even dared to throw this uncle out! ?

hateful!

He knows it!

This dark-minded Luo Hua is definitely trying to drive him away!

He will never compromise! ——Well, I'll come back as soon as he finishes nibbling that bag of delicious pumpkin seeds.

but--

Catching dragonflies?childish!Well, but you can catch a few and bring them back to Po to play with.

Frog fishing?What is a frog?can eat! ?He rolled up his sleeves and joined decisively!

Digging out eggs?It seems pretty good, but I don't know if I can make custard.Hehe, when he learns to climb trees, he will empty out all the bird nests in this village!

……

What, have to go back to dinner again? !

Normal people are troublesome, how can they eat three meals a day!

What a waste!

Before—eh?How many meals did he eat a day before?When did you eat it?Why can't he remember...

When he got home, Luo Suo Hua started talking again.

"Dragonflies? Dragonflies are beneficial insects, which are of great benefit to the environment. Since they are not for food, there is no need to grab such a big bag. What a pity..."

Well, it's not for you, annoying guy!

"Where did you go to play again? Why are your clothes made of mud and water? Don't go down to the river to play? Hey frog? So you went fishing for frogs, that's good. Let me tell you, You can go anywhere, but you can't go down the river or up the mountain! Remember?"

Hmph, it's really annoying that the frogs that I caught personally are brought back for you to add to your meals, and they are still so long-winded.

"Bird eggs? Where did you go to dig the eggs again? Can you climb trees? Look at it, you can't climb trees that are too high, and falling down is no joke..."

Hmph, my uncle is very good at climbing trees, so just shut up if there are bird eggs in the pot, how can you who walk on the ridge of the field and get sprained feet understand his world...

Ouch!

He covered his head and glared at the big man.Hit him on the back of the head again!

"Didn't you hear Uncle Xiaohua talking to you? Why didn't you talk? Are you looking for a beating for being so rude?"

Oh, he forgot that there is also Li Shi, a husband slave—Qin Zheng privately gave him gossip about the term husband slave.

Look, there was no need for him to say anything at all, then Li Funu actually leaned close to Luo Hua's side like a dog's leg to ask for credit.

Not too greasy.

He rolled his eyes.

Forget it, for the sake of teaching myself martial arts every day, I don't care about him.

……

Then, he and Abao were forced to go to the county government to change their names and register their household registration.

Alas, people have to bow their heads under the eaves—eh?He will also drop the book bag!

Anyway, that's probably how it was, he, Ah Zhuang, oh no, he, Qian Han, was trapped in this village for several months.

What a fate!

A man who is assigned a great task from heaven must first work hard on his will and his muscles... Ah Zhuang dragged the chubby Ah Bao to walk forward slowly, muttering.

It's been nearly a year now.

Ah Zhuang was wearing the softest, warmest and tight-fitting padded jacket he could remember, and he led the round and chubby Ah Bao who was also wearing the same clothes, and had just delivered peanut cakes to his grandparents in the north of the village.

Grandpa and grandma are talking about Luo Hua's parents - of course, if they hadn't forced him, he wouldn't call grandpa and grandma - the grandpa, grandma, uncle and aunt would touch him and Abao every time they saw him, not rubbing The face is just to slap the head, which is annoying.

However, since there are guests at home and Luo Hua wants to entertain that Wu Yingfeng who doesn't know where he came from, he will reluctantly help deliver peanut crisps.

I had lunch at my grandparents' house, so Mr. Wu should have left too, right?

Ah Zhuang walked home thinking wildly.

As soon as he turned a corner, he saw a huge group of people standing in front of his house from a distance.

He jumped, and dragged Ah Bao to hide behind the wall for a closer look.

Wu Yingfeng's simple carriage was no longer there.The team of men and horses at the door were all wrapped in coarse cotton padded jackets, and they were leading mules, which were still full of luggage.

Ah Zhuang breathed a sigh of relief.It should be a merchant team.

No, why did the caravan come to the small village?

He breathed a sigh of relief immediately, dragged Ah Bao, who was obediently silent, and only opened his big round eyes curiously, and rushed home.Ah Bao was pulled staggeringly before he realized it and walked back slowly.

Before approaching, a group of people looked over in unison.

A Bao shrank behind him in fear.

Ah Zhuang was also a little flustered, and stammered: "Who are you, what are you doing at my door?"

The leading man glanced at them and was about to speak.

"A Zhuang and Abao are back?" Luo Hua, who happened to send someone out, saw them, and quickly waved to them, "Come here." Then he turned his head and smiled at the man who followed him and Li Shi, "Lord Lu , These are the two children of our family, the older one happens to be able to study and practice martial arts with your young master."

Li Shi supported Luo Hua's shoulders, and at the same time introduced to him: "My disciple Qian Han, the younger one is called Qian Yu."

The thickly wrapped man squinted his eyes and looked at the two of them. He focused on A Zhuang, and saw that although he was a little on guard, he didn't shrink back. He was not timid.Thinking about it again, this is the child of Li Shi's family, so it's nothing more than studying, martial arts must be learned.With the son in company, presumably martial arts will not relax.Then nodded.

When it was over, he cupped his hands and bowed to Li Shi and the two: "So, my son will trouble you."

Li Shi nodded: "Lord Lu, don't worry, you will live up to your trust."

That man, Lord Lu turned around again, and respectfully saluted a young man next to Li Shi: "My lord, you can stay here with peace of mind. When the situation is stable, I will come back to welcome you back to Beijing."

However, the seven or eight-year-old boy nodded, and replied with a simple courtesy: "Uncle Lu, I'm sorry. Please report to my parents when you return to Beijing, and then tell them, I will definitely not relax here. To study martial arts."

Lord Lu respectfully accepts the order.He waved his hand to make everyone in the entourage pay a salute. After the young boy shouted, he bowed his hands to Li Shi and the other two, turned on the leading mule, shouted, and everyone followed the mule, and they walked cleanly in a blink of an eye. .

Luo Hua breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Shi smiled: "Are you scared?"

Luo Hua shook his head: "Speaking in such a restrained manner, I'm exhausted." He knelt down, supported Ah Zhuang's shoulders and turned him to the young boy, and introduced him with a smile, "Ah Zhuang, this little brother is going to live in our house for a while. Take care of your little brother. Come on, call someone." Then call A Bao, "A Bao, call someone too, and my little brother will take you to play in the future."

"Little brother." Ah Bao immediately called out sweetly.

The little boy glanced at the little doll that only reached his waist. ...he didn't come to take care of the baby.

Ah Zhuang looked at this young boy in an ordinary cotton jacket warily, but refused to speak.

Li Shi slapped him with a slap: "I'm dumb, call someone."

Reluctantly, Ah Zhuang quickly called out "little brother" in a low voice.

Luo Hua patted his head.

Ah Zhuang just turned his head away awkwardly, but he no longer shook off his hand as he did at the beginning.

Luo Hua turned to the young boy with a smile: "How about I call you Xiao Hao?"

The young boy cupped his hands: "Since Li Langjun is an elder, you can do whatever you want."

Luo Hua's smile was a little stiff, and he glanced at Li Shi who was watching the excitement: "Xiaohao, look, our family is just an ordinary farmer's family in this village, you don't need to be so cautious. Besides, our family doesn't have so many rules, you Call me Uncle Luo," pointing to Li Shi again, "you can just call him Uncle Li. Others should do the same. Otherwise, it won't look good in this village."

The young boy seemed to have been pointed out by someone before he came over, and he didn't resist after hearing his words, and he agreed with his hand cupped: "Yes, Uncle Luo, Uncle Li." Looking at Ah Zhuang who pursed his lips, "Ah Zhuang younger brother."

A Zhuang immediately glared at him angrily: "Call me A Zhuang." What kind of brother.

The little boy blinked: "I don't know how old my brother is? I am eight years old this year." This kid is definitely not as old as himself, so what's wrong with calling him brother?

Ah Zhuang pursed his lips.He doesn't know his age at all.

Luo Hua rubbed his head, and explained to Xiaohao, that is, the young boy: "Ah Zhuang will be seven years old after the Chinese New Year." of this age.

Unwillingly, Ah Zhuang looked at his own height, then at the height of the boy opposite him, and depressedly accepted this cruel fact.

Anyway, smaller than yourself.Xiao Hao nodded: "Brother Zhuang."

Ah Zhuang didn't want to talk to him at first, but when Li Shi gave him a cold look, he could only move his lips and quickly called his brother in a low voice.

The young boy nodded seriously: "Brother, please give me more advice in the future."

Ah Zhuang: ...

The West Second Room, which has just been fully furnished and furnished, was originally scheduled to be used by Brother Ah Zhuang in the next year, but now it is given to Xiao Hao for the time being.

Xiao Hao looked at Ah Zhuang angrily and stared at him in bewilderment, even the younger Ah Bao was on the verge of weeping.

He didn't realize it until Luo Hua led him into the West Second Room.

The wing rooms of Li Luo's house are all suites with two rooms inside and outside.

The outer room was arranged by Luo Hua as a children's paradise plus a study room.

The left half is covered with a thick layer of brown mats, climbing frames, slides, building blocks and so on.

On the right side of the window are two simple square tables, one large and one small, with small back chairs. Next to it is a small bookshelf as tall as a strong man. The top is still empty. It should be a place to practice calligraphy and do homework in the future.

Walking into the inner room, there are two small beds against the wall on the left and right.There is no lintel, no dome, but simple fences are erected on all sides, with a thin pillar at the four corners, which is convenient for hanging curtains in summer to keep out mosquitoes.There is a small step in front of the bed, which is convenient for children to go up and down.

With whitewashed walls and large windows, the interior is bright.

Wardrobe, table, and other decorations were all made according to Ah Zhuang's height.

Although they are all very rough and simple styles, without exquisite patterns or gorgeous carvings, they are full of childishness, and it seems that the elders prepared them with care.

Thinking of what Luo Hua said that this house was originally for A Zhuang and his brothers to live in when the weather warmed up in the next year, Xiao Hao suddenly understood why the two brothers resisted so much.

He thought for a while, and suggested: "Brother Zhuang is not young now, how can he still sleep with the elders? I see there are two beds here, why don't you let me live with brother Zhuang?"

Ah Zhuang's eyes lit up, and he looked at Luo Hua expectantly.

Luo Hua hesitated, and knelt down to ask his opinion: "Will Ah Zhuang be afraid to come and sleep by himself?"

joke!What is he afraid of when he is such a big man? !Ah Zhuang said angrily, "I should have slept by myself long ago."

Luo Hua patted his head: "But it will be colder here. The warm wall in this room hasn't been finished yet."

Ah Zhuang insisted: "I want to sleep here." He didn't even have a room to sleep in before!

Luo Hua looked at Li Shi. Li Shi was eager to send the little one away too. He would nod if he would object.

Then Luo Hua reluctantly said, "Okay, I'll move your things here tonight." After thinking about it, he added, "If you want to come back to sleep, you can do it anytime."

Ah Zhuang rolled his eyes.

Ah Bao bit his nails and looked at Luo Hua aggrievedly.

"Abao can't do it, the weather is too cold, and Abao is still too young. When the weather gets warmer next year, can you come and live with my brother again?" Luo Hua persuaded softly, "And, Uncle Xiaohua is also reluctant to part with Abao. .Abao will sleep with Uncle Xiaohua for a while longer, okay?"

Ah Bao hesitated again and again, and finally agreed reluctantly.

In the days that followed, Ah Zhuang naturally practiced calligraphy and martial arts with Xiao Hao.

Xiao Hao, whose real name is Xiao Chen Hao, is the eldest son of the Second Prince who was just made the crown prince a few months ago.

Because the old emperor has been ill recently, the second prince has just assumed the position, and his foundation is not stable, so many brothers are eyeing him.The second prince's mansion has been assassinated and drugged many times in just a few months.

The second prince, who devoted himself wholeheartedly to the power struggle, thought of Li Shi who was far away in his hometown as a precaution, so he asked people to take Xiao Chenhao in disguise as a caravan, and sent him to Li Shi, entrusting Li Shi to take care of him for a while. time.

In order to deceive others, naturally he could not bring Mr. Qi's servants, so his reading, writing and martial arts were all handed over to Li Shi.

I don't know where he got the confidence to believe that Li Shi, a warrior, can teach the culture of a prince.Luo Hua thought to himself.Maybe it's because Xiao Hao is still young and won't stay here for too long, so he just let it go?

Even though he thought so, Luo Hua couldn't really let it go.He simply taught Ah Zhuang and the two children in the village, so he taught them together.

He also can't teach the Four Books and Five Classics, so he simply and roughly divides them into three courses: mathematics, Chinese, and humanities and social conditions.

The math class was simple and rough. After memorizing the multiplication formula, he began to explain various calculation problems. Because Xiao Hao joined, he talked a little about the principles of market economy.

In Chinese class, I always take out a poem that I learned when I was studying, explain and recite it, and then let him practice calligraphy.By the way, I will talk about the short stories of celebrities, and then extend it to the poet's life experience and so on.

As for humanities and social conditions, most of them explain the customs and human conditions of various parts of Huaguo and even the world. Although they may not be consistent with the current Dayan Dynasty, they can also broaden their horizons.

Luo Hua talked casually, but the children listened with great interest. Even Xiao Chenhao's eyes were shining, and he was writing vigorously with his notebook every day.

Luo Hua sneaked a few glances, and found that they were just some notes, so he ignored them.

Because of the joining of Xiao Chenhao, who has a certain background, Ah Zhuang, who was obviously better among the three children, is full of fighting spirit every day.Hold your breath and compete with him in reciting, arithmetic, brain teasers, and martial arts.

Xiao Chenhao learned serious martial arts. A Zhuang grew up rolling among beggars, and Li Shi's way of life was brutal and rough. A Zhuang, who had practiced with Li Shi for several months, was even more inclined to Li Shi's direction.

As a result, Ah Zhuang, who was half a head shorter than Xiao Chenhao, was only slightly inferior in fighting him.

Oh, Luo Hua would know, because the two had a fight within a few days of Xiao Chenhao's arrival.

The reason is that Xiao Chenhao wanted to hug Ah Bao, but Ah Zhuang refused...

Luo Hua was angry and funny.

Fortunately, after a fight, although the two were still competing in various aspects, their relationship improved.Everyday, the two of them go in and out together, running wild all over the village.

On this day, the two who were about to go out to play were chased by Luo Hua again and told not to go into the mountains, not to go to the river, not to fight...

Ah Zhuang rolled his eyes: "I know, I know." When it was over, he took Xiao Hao and ran out.

After running far away, Xiao Hao said casually: "Ah Zhuang, Uncle Xiaohua is really good-tempered, he is not angry when you treat him like this all day long."

Ah Zhuang pursed his lips: "They owe me this."

Xiao Hao was surprised: "Ow?"

Ah Zhuang looked left and right, and couldn't help but tell what happened.When it was over, he was a little depressed: "I feel sorry for Grandpa, but Grandpa wants me to do this again. So..."

Brother Ah Zhuang was adopted in this way.Xiaohao had all the thoughts: "So, even if Uncle Xiaohua and Uncle Shitou treat you so well, are you embarrassed to look down?"

Ah Zhuang was somewhat frustrated: "Don't you think I was wrong? My grandpa is gone, and I am still living with Uncle Xiaohua and the others."

Xiao Hao said with a serious face, "You are indeed wrong about this matter."

Ah Zhuang's face collapsed: "Really? But, but..." But Uncle Xiaohua, Uncle Shitou, was too kind to them, he, he didn't want to leave...

"In this matter, Uncle Xiaohua and the others are not wrong, you can't blame them." Xiao Hao said solemnly, "On the contrary, your grandpa's doing this is kind of forcing Uncle Xiaohua and the others."

Ah Zhuang was stunned: "But, but Grandpa is for me and Ah Bao..."

Xiao Hao nodded: "Yes. So, Grandpa, you can't blame him either."

Ah Zhuang was at a loss: "Then, can this be the case?"

"It's our fault."

Ah Zhuang was startled: "Why do you blame you?"

"My father once taught me," Xiaohao sighed like a grown-up, "we were born in the royal family. Since we enjoy the glory and wealth, we cannot shake off the responsibility of this world. Any injustice in the world, any starvation of the people It’s because we didn’t do a good job.”

He looked at Ah Zhuang: "So do you understand? It's not your grandpa's fault, nor Uncle Xiaohua's fault, it's us who didn't do a good job, the court didn't do a good job, and the local officials didn't do a good job, that made you Grandpa, let you and Ah Bao become beggars, and all kinds of things happened later."

"Yes, is that so?" Zhuang still hesitated.

"Yes." Xiao Hao Zheng nodded, "There are beggars everywhere, but you and Ah Bao are so young, there should be a charity hall to take them in, even your grandpa is so old, the county government should take care of him But in your words, I didn't hear Changfu county magistrate take any action. If you have to find the culprit, I think he will bear the brunt."

"...Uncle Xiaohua said that the county magistrate has been pulled down by Uncle Shitou, and I don't know what to do with the new one."

Xiao Hao was surprised: "Uncle Shitou pulled it down?" He looked at A Zhuang, "Is that considered revenge for you?"

Ah Zhuang had hope in his eyes: "Really?"

"Of course."

Ah Zhuang took a deep breath: "So, everything has nothing to do with Grandpa, Uncle Xiaohua, or Uncle Shitou." Then, can he stay here with peace of mind?In the future, there is no need to take revenge on such a good little flower uncle, Uncle Shitou?

Xiaohao patted him on the shoulder, and said in an old-fashioned way, "So, what you need to do now is to study hard and practice martial arts, so that you can repay Uncle Xiaohua and serve the court in the future. My father said that the dayan dynasty will be bright and clear, and the sun and the moon will shine brightly." , we need us, all the officials, to work hard. Let's work together to make the world free of beggars."

Well, that's not exactly what my father said, but the meaning must be right.

Immediately Ah Zhuang became ambitious: "Okay, I will study hard and practice martial arts, and I will become a high-ranking official in the future, so that there will be no beggars in the world!"

Xiao Hao nodded with a smile.Father, you said that you should recruit and train more people with lofty ideals to make your future road easier.Am I successful in finding one now?

At dinner that night, Luo Hua brought food to the children as usual.When I put it in Ah Zhuang's bowl, I unexpectedly heard a low voice thank you: "Thank you, Uncle Xiao Hua."

He froze immediately, and looked at the others in disbelief with the hand holding the chopsticks.

Li Shi was also very surprised.

Everyone looked at Ah Zhuang in unison.

I saw Xiao Hao pat Ah Zhuang on the shoulder, imitating Luo Hua's usual way of praising them and showing his thumbs.

Ah Zhuang's face turned red, and he held the bowl to cover his face awkwardly.

This, is this thinking about it?Luo Hua was overjoyed immediately, suppressed the soreness in his eyes, and picked up a few chopsticks for A Zhuang: "Hey, eat quickly, you will grow up quickly when you are full."

"En, good." Ah Zhuang replied softly with his face lowered.

Li Shi put down his chopsticks, took Luo Hua's slightly trembling hands and squeezed them, his eyes filled with relief and comfort.

Luo Hua lowered his head, wiped the corners of his eyes with the other hand, and then raised his head and smiled at Li Shi with red eyes.

When A Zhuang saw this scene with a peeping eye, he immediately felt guilty, his face almost buried in the bowl: "Uncle Xiaohua, Uncle Shitou, I'm sorry." I'm sorry for treating them like this these days.

Li Shi patted his head: "It's nothing, just open it if you want."

Zhang Baiqing and the others were very pleased.

Since that day, Ah Zhuang seemed to be a different person. He was mischievous, went to the house to expose the tiles, and often made Luo Hua angry, and then let Li Shi beat him up, just like... the fathers and children in ordinary people's homes Get along in general.

But he did not slack in his studies and martial arts.

In the next few years, Luo Hua led his family and relatives to plant peanuts, extract peanut oil, buy mountain fruit trees, and sell jams and preserved fruits.

And because the people in the village grew corn and sold sugar, they became a well-known rich village in Changfu County within two years.

Under the leadership of Luo Hua and Li Shi, and under the running of Li Jianzhong, a private school was built in the village and a teacher was invited.Ah Zhuang, who had been taught by Luo Hua for two years, was thrown in.

Time flies.

Over the years, Ah Zhuang, Oh No, and Qian Han, who have become members of one party and held high official positions, have become the wonders that everyone in the Dayan Dynasty knows.

Because he practiced martial arts with Li and went hunting in the mountains since he was a child, he looks sturdy and brave, and he is merciless in beating people, he can be called an outlier among scholars.And because he learned calligraphy and reading with Luo Hua, after putting on a literati's straight jacket to restrain his fierceness, his gentle aura has deceived many warriors who don't know the details.

Tricky in actions, sharp in means, broad-minded and unique in vision, Qian Han, who was an official to the prime minister, joined forces with the then emperor Xiao Chenhao to compose a song of peace and prosperity.

And throughout his life, the person he respected and loved the most was Xiao Hua in that small village, who nagged and picked up vegetables and wiped his hands for him when he was young, and prepared all kinds of snacks and snacks from his hometown for him when he grew up. uncle.Oh, well, let's say there is an Uncle Stone who often beats him up.

And his younger brother, Abao, has learned ten percent of Uncle Xiaohua's business acumen, and directly expanded the shop run by Uncle Xiaohua dozens of times, becoming one of the largest merchants in Dayan Dynasty.

Grandpa, Ah Bao and I are fine now, have you seen it in the sky?

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