Xiaoyao Nongjiazi

"Happily, I heard from the people of Valin Village that it will be snowy here at the end of October and the beginning of November at the latest. Now that it has entered June, there is not much time left for you. If winter comes early this year, this... since you have already fallen Decided, it's better to leave early, so as not to block the mountain with heavy snow and trap you in the mountain, that's really unacceptable every day, and the earth is not working, how can your grandma and I live in peace at home?" Mr. Zhong didn't want to be hurt for so many years His grandson left home for several months, but he could not stop this matter. He could only suppress the worries in his heart, go against his own will, and put forward a suggestion for them to leave as soon as possible.

Tong's voice was a little choked up, she knew that the matter was a foregone conclusion, if she said any more, it would only add to the confusion, if this delayed their trip, it would be really... Thinking of this, Tong's whole body trembled.Seeing that the more she listened, the more uncomfortable she got up, and went to pack the things they needed on the road.

"Grandpa and grandma, I have estimated that if there are no major accidents, even if winter begins in early October, we will be trapped in the mountains and forests near Hanhai Prefecture at most. As long as we bring enough warm clothes, if we are careful, we will always be able to Get out of the forest." Zhong Qingran raised his voice, speaking comforting words, so that Tong Shi who was busy in the corner of the upper room could hear.

"Okay, your grandma and I know what you mean. You haven't informed the people accompanying you? Hurry up and set off as soon as possible, so that everyone won't be worried." Mr. Zhong sent the two of them away in a deep voice, and he himself Then he began to calculate the supplies that Qingran and his party needed to bring.

As the saying goes, one person counts his weaknesses, and everyone counts his strengths. He was afraid that the third grandson and his wife would be young, careless, and some omissions would cast a shadow over this operation. The consequences would be unimaginable.This kind of thing, he should try to avoid.

Mr. Zhong thought that he and Tong were not enough, so he went to a few elders in the village to discuss the matter together.

Hearing that Zhong Qingran was going to take people to the border town, the villagers were in an uproar at the beginning, especially the village guards on the accompanying list, all of them were crying, but in the end they couldn't resist their own children, and they knew that there was no white boy in the world. After eating dinner and enjoying the benefits, you must pay the due price. You can only wipe away your tears and carefully prepare your luggage for your children.

If you want to walk in the vast mountains, the less you salute, the lighter the burden. Similarly, there are advantages and disadvantages. Less salutes, not to mention wind, meals and sleeping in the open, will make life more inconvenient.As for how to grasp this speed, apart from what Zhong Qingran asked to bring, the rest had to be developed by each family.

It was hot now, but Zhong Qingran and the others had to bring thick winter clothes and bedding.Looking at the bulging pannier and the burlap bag with rain cloth sewn inside, Zhong Qingran had helplessness in his eyes.It’s really impossible without these, but each person has to bring a set, which will seriously affect the itinerary, but when he thinks about the low temperature of minus [-] to [-] degrees at night, he doesn’t find it burdensome and decides to bear it.

Zhong Qingran really wanted to slap himself, let him make such an embarrassing decision, how easy is it to go by sea?No matter how terrifying the Yunwu Strait is, isn't he blessed with lucky luck beads?If there are as few people as possible, there will be fewer, at most, he will go out once a year.

Zhong Qingran thought so, but he didn't change his mind.It's not like he's full of food and asking for trouble. Fucun has too many good things that Hanhai Prefecture doesn't have. If they don't solve the problem at once, they won't even think about safety.He didn't want to live in panic all day, and finally hid in the building like a stray dog.

In addition, there is another point that Zhong Qing didn't think of until later. If he drove the boat away, Fucun would have no backup. Once it fell, the villagers would probably become captives.Thinking of his family members wearing tattered clothes, starving, and being treated like cows and horses, Zhong Qingran's eyes shivered. He must put an end to such things.

For this reason, Zhong Qingran explained and explained to Mr. Zhong that if something happened, he must first ensure his life safety, and then consider other things.

Ordinarily speaking, if there is no way to guide him, let alone entering the city, he might not even be able to enter the border gates of the Great Zhou Dynasty, let alone a person like Zhong Qingran who is wanted by the current emperor, would he die if he goes there?

If this was the case, Zhong Qingran would not be so stupid as to throw himself into the trap.

In the early years, the Great Zhou Dynasty and Beisha often fought constantly because of the blurred boundary line. Later, the two countries agreed to set aside a place at the junction as a buffer zone.After that, after hundreds of years of evolution, the border town has become small and large.It is called a border city not because it is located on the border between the two countries, but because the name of this city is the word "border city".

Border towns are quite special. This is a three-way zone. As long as there are no major forces that can threaten the border, neither country will send troops to encircle and suppress them.Of course, no one is a fool. Perhaps a very inconspicuous commoner in the border town may be a spies from two countries.If you can't clearly control the border city in your own hands, don't you want them to use various means?

The forces in the border town are complex, anyone can enter here, and there is no need to pay the entrance fee, but after entering the city, it is hard to say whether they can go out without a hitch.

Of course, it's not that exaggerated. If it's really so dark, wouldn't it scare people away?What do the people in the city over there live on?As long as the eyes don't grow on the top of the head and offend people who shouldn't be offended, generally speaking, safety is still guaranteed.

The border town is extremely lively. Every day, there are merchants from the two countries trading goods here. The streets and alleys are full of prosperity.Most of the households rooted in the border towns make a living by opening inns, restaurants and other shops.Under such unique conditions, the prosperity of the border town is getting more and more prosperous every year.

During the period, it was not that there were some people who did not have long-sightedness and wanted to take the border town as their own, but in the end they fell to a good end and were wiped out by the joint efforts of the two countries.Since then, no one has lost their minds and wanted to be the emperor of the land.

It was precisely because Zhong Qingran had a detailed understanding of the situation in the border town before entering Hanhai Prefecture that he thought of buying people from the border town.He was quite helpless, Hanhai Prefecture was isolated, and it was impossible to hire people at all. How could hired workers want to enter it with him?The mountains stretching for hundreds of miles frightened their footsteps.Only the people who buy it will be forced by reality, even if the sky is full of knives, they will have to grit their teeth and follow him.

It's not that the servant girl has such a high awareness, it's just for survival.When people only live for survival, they will not give up any hope of survival.Didn't they drive them into the mountains to fend for themselves, wouldn't Zhong Qingran and the others accompany them?Even if they are frightened, they can only risk their lives to accompany the gentleman.

Tong's helped Jian Mingyu carry out the last check and salute. Zhong Qingran and the others will set off tomorrow, so nothing must be left behind.

"Mingyu, is this too heavy?" Tong's expression was very hesitant. She wanted them to bring everything, but she also understood that the heavy load was not conducive to their walking in the mountains, although Mingyu's strength was very different. Ordinary people, but with so many, she was worried that these would become their burden, wouldn't it be a pity to lose them at that time?If that's the case, it's better not to bring it in the first place.

"Grandma, I have a sense of proportion, this little burden won't tire me." Jian Mingyu knows which is more important, and he won't overestimate himself.

"Okay, as long as you know what's in your mind." Tong Shi didn't worry about it any more, and instead instructed, "Mingyu, the old man and I have Qingran's grandson in front of us. You must bring him back safely."

Jian Mingyu nodded solemnly in response.

This night, many people are doomed to toss and turn, unable to fall asleep.

In the early morning of the next day, it was just dawn, and many people's homes were brightly lit, preparing breakfast for those who were about to go out.Everyone who was close to them forced a smile, and tried to put on a smile that was uglier than crying, just so that they could go on the road with ease.

When the east is pale, all the people who travel gather at the entrance of the village.This time it was both a business and a private matter, so all men, women and children in the village saw them off.

People's emotions are easily contagious. When parting is already full of sadness, the village entrance is filled with a dignified atmosphere.Zhong Qingran didn't want his family members to be immersed in a sad atmosphere, so he immediately ordered to leave.

Fu Village is located in the middle part of the eastern part of Hanhai Prefecture. To get to the border town, you have to go southwest.Under the leadership of Ming Lei, Zhong Qingran and his party did not encounter any difficulties, and they arrived at the foot of the mountain in less than ten days.

After entering the mountain, Zhong Qingran was relieved.If it wasn't for their thunder, it would be difficult to escape the detection of the locals in Hanhai Prefecture.It is close to the border town, and many tribes have taken root here. Although the distance between the two adjacent tribes is not close, the light cavalry patrolling the territory is enough to make people worry.

Among Zhong Qingran and his group, there was no guide, they all relied on Ming Lei to lead the way.He couldn't help being very grateful that Minglei's existence saved him a lot of luck.This is real money. If you want to rely on Fu Yunzhu's ability to get out of the mountains, it is either impossible or it will cost a lot.Zhong Qingran knew that the money saved in this item alone was enough to buy a lot of supplies.

Looking at the thunder that soars freely in the sky through the gaps in the branches and leaves, Zhong Qingran showed a bit of longing.The eagle can reach a speed of about [-] kilometers per hour. With the mountains in front of them, Minglei can fight back and forth in a day under the condition of overdrawn physical strength. How can this not make him envious?Sometimes, Zhong Qingran would miss the modern and convenient transportation. If there were airplanes in this world, how could Hanhai Prefecture be like a paradise and not be valued by others?

Among the group, except for Zhong Qingran and Jian Mingyu, the others were in the prime of their youth, with horses bearing the weight, and after a day, they did not appear to be exhausted.Zhong Qingran was quite satisfied, they were all village guards, if they couldn't bear even this level of hardship, it would be better to quit the village guards as soon as possible, so as not to drag others down.

Minglei leads the way, but he doesn't follow the rivers and streams. Every time he takes a break, Jian Mingyu has to look for water.Fortunately, there is someone like him who is familiar with the mountains and forests, otherwise, there will only be more troubles.

Everyone tried to avoid the wild beasts, and only hunted some small prey when they were eating. After a few days, they didn't encounter any danger.

It was dusk again, the light in the mountains was already dim, and at sunset, it was even more difficult to see. Zhong Qingran ordered to go down and set up camp in place.Everyone took out their hatchets with ease, cleared away all the weeds and vines in the camp, and set up the tent in two or three strokes.There happens to be a mountain stream near here, and it is very convenient to get water.There is already a lot of humidity in the mountains, and it is even worse near the water, and it is easy to attract wild animals. Usually, Zhong Qingran and the others will choose to spend the night in a nearby place.

Although it was not appropriate to light a fire in the mountains, Zhong Qingran and his party had no choice but to do so.People's eyesight is extremely poor in the dark, there is no fire to illuminate, and they have to be slaughtered when encountering wild beasts attacking at night.The lesser of two evils, the choice is obvious.

As prey for dinner, they had already hunted enough on the road, and they had already dealt with it when they passed by the mountain stream. They only needed to light a fire and cook.There is no need to worry about firewood. When cleaning the campsite, the dead branches and leaves that are cleared out are enough for one night.

Taking advantage of the cooking time, Zhong Qingran carefully looked through the pile of weeds and vines that had been thrown aside.He has been doing this for the past few days, but it allowed him to find some usable herbs.This way, they can be so safe, thanks to the insect repellent powder.Zhong Qingran really couldn't imagine how many of them would have survived without such a powerful insect repellent powder by his side?

In the mountains and forests, if we talk about poisonous insects and ferocious beasts, whoever is the most lethal is undoubtedly an inconspicuous little insect.Being stung by a highly poisonous insect, even if Zhong Qingran and Hua Tuo were reborn, there would be times when they would be helpless.

Thinking of this, Zhong Qingran laughed in his heart. There was no need to think about this issue at all. Without insect repellent powder, it was impossible for him to lead people into the perilous primeval forest.If it is said that the chance of surviving through the Yunwu Strait is slim, then the probability of success is relatively higher when crossing the mountains that block Hanhai Prefecture from the outside world, which stretches for hundreds of miles.Otherwise, Hanhai Prefecture would have developed into a country a long time ago. How could it be like it is now, with large tracts of land left unused?

Picking out a few medicinal herbs, Zhong Qingran wiped his hands and began to organize the harvest of the past few days.There are a few pieces of leather, and because the forest is very hot and humid, Jian Mingyu tans them on the same day, and when the time is almost the same, he puts them beside the fire for drying, and the night watchman watches over them, which can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.

After walking in the mountains for several days in a row, Zhong Qingran felt very tired. He glanced around in the light of the non-stop jumping fire, and found that except for Jian Mingyu, the faces of the others were more or less tired.

This is less than one-third of the mountain road, and everyone is already so tired. If they continue to move forward in this state, it is very likely that there will be mistakes.Zhong Qingran decided to take a good rest here for a day, so that everyone can relax.It is easier to go to the border town, but the time to test them is when they return.There are only 17 of them in total. It is not an easy task to bring back a large number of people. It must take a lot of effort, and it will never be as easy as it is now.

Because they had to carry bedding and tents, they didn't bring much food. Zhong Qingran and Jian Mingyu didn't do anything special. The food was the same as the others, drinking porridge with wild vegetables and chewing barbecue.For several days in a row, mainly eating meat, Zhong Qingran was a little bored, and it took a long time before he ate a piece of barbecue.In just a few days, his stomach protested. If he eats this way for many years, he will go through an extremely painful adaptation process. I hope things will not develop in this direction.

"Mingyu, are you full?" Zhong Qingran walked up to Jian Mingyu and sat down, tilting his head and looking at him.

"Eighty or ninety percent full."

Zhong Qingran understood that at home, eating enough is fine, but going out, especially in deep mountains and old forests, this is not the case.Everyone must ensure sufficient physical strength. Eating too much will not only affect the sensitivity of the body, but also make it easy to get sleepy and lose awareness of the surrounding environment. This is a big taboo.

Zhong Qingran moved closer until he stuck to Jian Mingyu.He took a dead branch casually, threw it into the blazing fire, and said softly: "Mingyu, follow me, it's hard work."

Jian Mingyu glanced at him and said nothing.He didn't think there was anything wrong with this, since he married Qingran, he was ready to share misfortune with her.He is not the kind of villain who can only share wealth but not share adversity.

"It's good to have you." Zhong Qingran said this very sincerely, it would not be an exaggeration to say that it came from the heart.He really thinks so, how rare it is to be able to get someone who treats each other wholeheartedly in this world.He floats alone in this world, not only has a partner who is with him hand in hand, but also Mr. and Mrs. Zhong who are dedicated to him. This is his greatest luck, and he must cherish it.

"I think so too." Jian Mingyu stretched out his hand, interlocking fingers with Zhong Qingran.

Those who are not familiar with Jian Mingyu may think that he has a thick skin when they hear Jian Mingyu say that, but Zhong Qingran doesn't think so.He understood Jian Mingyu's meaning, and his words were prone to ambiguity. What Jian Mingyu essentially expressed was that he had the same thoughts as Zhong Qingran, and also felt that it was his great luck to have Zhong Qingran by his side.

The two leaned together, warming each other with their body temperature.

The temperature difference between day and night in Hanhai Prefecture is very large. Today's weather can be in the [-]s at noon and as low as a few degrees at night.You have to pay special attention when you are on the road. If you are not careful, you may catch wind and cold, which will greatly slow down the journey.Fortunately, after a few months, everyone's body has been very strong. Occasionally, if you feel unwell, you can quickly recover after taking a pre-prepared pill.

After eating, everyone washed up briefly, then got into the tent, and soon there was a slight snoring sound.

In order to be able to bring more supplies, Zhong Qingran, like the others, has been walking with a heavy load on his body these days.He is not yet an adult, and among the crowd, relatively speaking, he is the weakest and the most tired. As soon as he touched the bed, he hugged Jian Mingyu and fell into a deep sleep.

Jian Mingyu is exactly the opposite of Zhong Qingran, he is also young, but his physical fitness is excellent, compared to those young and strong.Since he has the highest force value, he assumes the main role of guard, and does not carry more supplies according to his ability.

Jian Mingyu didn't feel tired, listening to the shallow breathing in his ears, his heart was peaceful and peaceful.During the days when he married into Zhong's family, he had never suffered at all. Mr. Zhong and his wife were very kind and kind to him, never picking on him for trivial matters, and they also took good care of Mingchen, except this time when someone set him up , and hid outside Hanhai State, his life was peaceful and smooth.

Jian Mingyu covered his hands, and Zhong Qingran rested on the back of his waist. With a pleasant smile, he accompanied Duke Zhou.

The next day, Zhong Qingran slept until the sun was high before getting up.He opened his misty eyes and saw the darkness inside the tent. He was stunned for a moment, and it took him a long time to realize that he was in the remote mountains and old forests where there were no people.

Nothing happened today, Zhong Qingran was not the only one who woke up naturally after a sleep, the others would not have woken up much earlier than Zhong Qingran if their biological clocks were not too stubborn.

There was a faint smell of food near the campsite. After Zhong Qingran quickly washed up, he scooped a large spoonful of wild vegetable porridge into a wooden bowl, and began to eat with hard and dry pancakes.Looking at the pure natural and undecorated wooden bowl in his hand, Zhong Qingran had a smile in his eyes. This was because he was afraid of unnecessary material loss on the road, and in order to reduce the load, everyone unanimously decided that all tableware should be made of wood.Not only these, but all fragile items can be replaced by items with similar functions.

This decision is quite prescient. Walking in the paradise of beasts, no matter how good Jian Mingyu's tracking skills are, under the guidance of Minglei, it is impossible for him to avoid all the beasts.Once confronted with them, the frightened horses will run aside, and it is impossible for tableware and the like to survive collisions.If you bring pottery and porcelain, you may suffer heavy losses. Not only that, but it will also increase the burden on everyone, and it will take a lot of time and effort to make a lot of wooden utensils.

Taking a break doesn't mean doing nothing.After the meal, Zhong Qingran took a few people to look for mountain goods near the camp.Now is not the time for autumn harvest, but there is no shortage of treasures in the mountains and forests, only a pair of eyes to discover.

Zhong Qingran didn't touch wild vegetables and the like, picked all the herbs that could be used, and kept all the mushrooms in his bag.The materials they brought were limited. After these few days of consumption, some places were vacated. Once the mushrooms were dried, their volume shrank a lot and their weight was also light. A large bag weighed only a few catties.

This is different from selling to merchants, they will control the moisture completely, and this gain will not cause much burden to everyone.After all, it is only when you are resting like today that everyone has the leisure to stock up on supplies. The rest of the time, they are mainly on their way. If it is not for valuables, even if they see them, they will not stop here.

"Huh, what's that?" Zhong Qingran thought he was dazzled, and looked at the gorgeous color standing on the high cliff next to the mountain stream in disbelief, thinking, how could this thing appear here?

Zhong Qingran raised his head and looked at the surrounding environment, but he felt a little relieved.The terrain here is very high, and the temperature is much lower than other places, so it is not too outrageous to be able to breed it.

Zhong Qingran squinted his eyes, thinking about how to climb up the cliff, such a steep cliff, climbing is almost impossible, so he had to find another way.They have prepared a lot of ropes, so there is no need to worry about this.After estimating it, it was not difficult to go around behind the cliff, so Zhong Qingran took people back to the campsite, and happened to meet Jian Mingyu.As soon as he heard about this, he dropped his work and planned to follow Zhong Qingran to have a look.