starling is not a bird

Xiao Ten glanced at his starling, "First-class guard Orondai? I just followed him all the way to get good things today. When I came here first, he was still watching the musket with the elder brother. It must be the same now." Come back, why do you have something to do with him, myna?"

As he said that, Xiao Shi turned his face to look at He Yuzhu, who was following behind him: "Zhuzi, run to the place below the guards, call Erlundai, and tell him that the Lord is looking for him."

: "Wait a minute, it's nothing serious, what are you asking him to do?" Yinhu stopped He Yuzhu's footsteps, not thinking about it.

"Brother, why are you thinking about him?" Xiao Jiu looked at his brother suspiciously. These days, he felt that his brother's mind was getting more and more difficult to figure out, although the smile on his face was still so warm, She has always cared for herself and Xiao Shi, but Xiao Jiu is sensitive to find that her brother has more things on her mind than herself, and is no longer the gentle smiling starling who played with her.

Most of the time, except in front of me and Xiao Shi, the smile on mynah's face is the same as the one on the painting. When did mynah learn to control his emotions?

Xiao Jiu didn't think that the starling had become hypocritical or anything, but he always felt that his elder brother seemed to hide all his thoughts and no longer shared them with their two younger brothers.In the past, when brothers were together, they could understand each other's thoughts with each other's eyes and subtle movements. They had fun and made troubles together and did many things together.

I don’t remember when the mynah’s behavior was no longer so simple and easy to understand. Now, he can’t understand mynah’s thoughts at all. I don’t see how happy he is when the concubine is promoted, and how much he is not seen when Huang Ama is seriously ill. Worry, mynah has his own pace.

Everyone used to be ignorant, but now Xiaojiu suddenly finds that mynah has become much calmer. The annoying calligraphy mynah no longer considers it a hard job, and the disgusting His Royal Highness mynah can also be false. No matter what, mynah can compare Considerate yourself.He is not jealous of his brother, it is not difficult at all to follow his brother's footsteps, and Xiao Jiu is willing to listen to his brother, but he just feels that he does not exist in the change of his brother.

Before he knew it, the mynah suddenly got close to the fourth brother, that gloomy fourth brother who looked like the old tofu from the next year!Xiao Jiu sometimes began to faintly worry that he and his brother might drift apart one day. He was afraid that he would not be able to keep up with his brother, and he was afraid of being left behind.Xiao Jiu never talked about these stuffy topics with his younger brother. I am a solid person. The common problem of this kind of people is roughness, but occasionally Xiao Jiu will be a little sad.

Yinhu didn't notice his younger brother's emotions. He reached out and picked out a plate of thick deer tendons from the tray, weighed the weight, put it in his sleeve, and greeted his younger brother with a smile to go first. When he turned around, he didn't see his younger brother's disappointment at all. eyes.

There is no Elundai among the guards on duty tonight, he met with a few guards to go out to see the prosperity of Shengjing, when he just left the yard, he saw Eighth Brother bringing someone over, he looked at him from a distance and waved, E Lun Dai's heart tightened, could it be that his elder brother the emperor is beating his son again today?

Haven't heard of what elder brother did today?He warned himself in his heart not to be soft-hearted, why should he join in the fun between father and son?Didn't the turning head come out the same?The last time I went to intercede, after a few days the emperor found an excuse to fine his salary. Although the empress in the palace got the letter, he also found a reason to reward a golden Buddha. After all, he was depressed.Thinking of lowering his head to fool around, seeing that there was no way to escape, he stood still and waited for him to come.

Seeing him, Yinhu rushed over a few steps, and looked at him with a smile: "Where are you going, uncle?" Erlundai's scalp went numb for a while, and he slapped him politely: "Baye, if you have any orders, just say, Am I your uncle of four or five families? Don’t let people hear the joke! If you have anything to say, just say it, my old Tong can help you, and you can talk about it. Don’t do such nonsense. Panic!"

"What are you talking about? Is it possible that I always ask you to play the autumn wind?" Yinhu smiled and said, "What good does it do for me to come to you if I don't make fun of it?"

Elundai remained silent, and Yinhu took out the plate of deer tendon and stuffed it to him: "Last time you worked hard to plead for my younger brother, it was sent by Xiaojiu's uncle, Tete asked me to bring it to you!"

After receiving the thing, Erlundai knew it was a good thing when he held it in his hand, thinking that he could make a good bow, his face was already a bit happy, but he refused to let anyone say: "Oh, what is it? Brother, there are many good things, but I just collected such a good thing for no reason, but I dare not say that I can catch good prey and distribute it to Master Shi!"

"You're out of touch now. Is it possible that Huang Ama and the empress don't treat you Tong Jia as their own? During the holidays, I'm afraid your storehouse is too small to hold it. This time we are juniors. Baba'er came to honor us, how dare you call us poor?" Yinhu pursed his lips and smiled.

After thinking about it, Erlundai looked at Yinhu and smiled, "Baye, haven't you had dinner yet?" Without waiting for Yinhu to speak, he hugged Yinhu with the big slap of the cattail fan and went out: " Let our slaves pick you up for a fresh meal too!" Yinhu is still young and not tall enough, how can he be his opponent?

After stumbling, he was taken out without being asked to ride a horse. Orondai pulled out a horse by himself, jumped on it, lifted Yinhu into his arms, and said loudly to Yinhu's entourage: "You eighth master, I will take you away." Now, don't worry, I'll bring you all the beards and tails, and I won't let you hang up." He drove away with a few familiar guards.

The guards who came out were all the emperor's close ministers. After the famous family of the Eight Banners, their horses were not as good as the prince's brothers, but they were also good breeds. Orondai was also excellent in riding skills. The smell of gunpowder mixed with sweat on his body was not easy-going, and it only made Yinhu uncomfortable.

As soon as the horses passed the county government office in Shengjing, they saw a line of criminals swaying towards the north gate. Yinhu yelled at Elundai: "Stop, let me have a look." They stopped their mounts and saw that they were the three members of the Chen family who were sentenced to exile the day before yesterday. The Chen Liu's green clothes and sarongs were still wearing shackles, and there was only an old burden on their backs. It was very difficult to walk step by step. It was her two sons with sad expressions on their faces.

Yinhu looked at them sadly, but before he could make a sound, Orondai got off his horse and carried him down, asking in a low voice, "Is this the woman who was forced to kill that day?"

Yinhu nodded: "Yes, that poor woman."

The guards in front also pulled their horses and turned back.Looking at the team, he followed the case a few days ago and recognized the Chen Liu family. Standing aside and whispering, Erlundai turned to them and said, "Tonight's ladies are invited, and I will put you on your body." I will give all the silver to the Lord." As he spoke, he went over to search their pockets one by one.

Those guards were also enthusiastic people, they searched all over, and even took off valuable ornaments and put them in his hands. Orondai held a pile of silver coins, and put the larger silver pieces aside to pick out some convenient ones. If you are carrying it, take out an embroidered handkerchief from your pocket and wrap it on it.

Someone with sharp eyes saw it a long time ago: "Hey, Old Tong, is this the token that your good cousin gave you?" Erlundai replied roughly: "Your cousin gave it to me yesterday, and I entrust you to give it to me." Brother-in-law, I will bring a stick to you, you immature kid!"

Yinhu knew that he wanted to give it to the woman, so he also searched up and down his body, but unfortunately, he came out in a hurry, empty-handed, and finally saw a few beads tied in his braid as knots, so he untied it impatiently, just tore it off, and walked away. Passed it to Erlundai, but Erundai didn't raise his eyes, took it, wrapped it in a handkerchief, and walked over with Yinhu: "Baye, you are eloquent all day long, go talk to that woman Go, tell her not to suffer."

The guard who escorted the team saw the two of them a long time ago, and those who had seen Yinhu knew their identities, so they let the team stay and wait for them, Yinhu and Erlundai hurried over and stood in front of the woman, Erlundai held back for a long time It was so easy to say: "Mrs. Wuna", she stuttered for a long time, thought for a while and handed over the handkerchief in her hand to Yinhu, and then went to talk to the yamen guard of the escort team with dozens of taels of silver in her hands.

: "Hey, escort, this money is enough for you to spend on the way, don't blackmail that woman, the Lord's eyes and ears are sharp, and there are also people from the Lord in Heilongjiang. I will not rest with you!"

The yamen servant is used to coming. When he saw the silver, he laughed so hard that his eyes disappeared. He took the silver carefully, bowed and said, "Don't worry, sir. We are all from our hometown. Why don't we take care of you? Speaking of villains I have a small relationship with that woman, and I should take care of her, how can I accept a reward from my master?"

: "You escort the team for a long time, and it's hard work. You should get some help, but don't tell me the story! I know that you are good-looking!"

The yamen servant repeatedly bowed and bowed, and Orondai left with satisfaction.

Here Yinhu had nothing to say to the woman, and Chen Liushi just looked up at him at first, then lowered his head and remained silent, but the two sons next to him leaned over to cuddle up to their mother, looking at Yinhu vigilantly.禩.

Yinhu thought for a while, then handed the things in his hand to the little one, "It's freezing over there in Heilongjiang, you take care of your mother, you should take care of these, it will cost a lot on the way." Little, only looking at his mother with his eyes, Chen Liu's family is like a clay sculpture, without any expression, the child dare not stretch out his hand timidly.

But the big one suddenly reached out to pick up the things, and said in a loud voice: "The family is in trouble, so I have to accept the gift with shame. I can't repay you. I just hope that the Bodhisattva has eyes to protect your benefactor and make your life smooth." After collecting the things densely, he knelt down with a plop, kowtowed three times to Yinhu firmly, then got up and fell silent.The little one next to him seemed to have been taught a lesson, and also knelt down and kowtowed to him three times.

During the conversation, Erlun Dai had already come, but the woman still looked ignorant, Yinhu had no choice but to exhort loudly: "This aunt, Wanwang always thinks about the child."

Then Orendai pulled Yinhu and walked towards the horse: "It's unlucky to see this kind of thing for three days once. If it doesn't work, I have to go to the party." He could also wrap his thick arms around Yinhu's neck. let him turn back.Behind them, the long team continued to walk towards the distant place in the twilight.

Back on the horse again, the guards began to tease Orondai’s new friends. After a meal, they arrived in the middle of an alley. In front of them was a small tall building with brick and wood structure. There were two strings of red lanterns hanging at the door. On the plaque, there are three big characters "Qingtaifang".A few women in red and green stood in twos and threes at the door, holding handkerchiefs to welcome the guests.There are some faint sounds of silk and bamboo floating upstairs, which is very prosperous.

I didn't see it until I got close. Yinhu was hugged off the horse at the beginning, and she suddenly felt like retreating!Who said that the brothel is just a pile of nephrite jade and warm fragrance?Beidi rouge, of course, is not as good as Southern Dynasty gold powder. A mule cart passed by in front of the door, and the dust was flying.Where is the fragrance of horseshoes returning from stepping on flowers?Cotton trousers cotton skirt, swell.Where is the spring breeze's first test of Bo Luoshang?Raw onions, garlic, and leeks, pickled and dirty.Is there a scent of lip balm in the dark of night?Sing the enemy's songs as soon as you open your mouth, which is not correct.

Where is the song "Du Weiniang" in the spring breeze?It's hard to raise a glass and eat a burning knife.Where are the Lanling fine wine tulips?The loose bun on the head is two feet tall, a pretty lady.

Where is there a high bun with clouds and palace-like makeup?Where is the cloud and rain, the earth pit.Where is there a gold account for mandarin ducks staying overnight?Five coins and one or two first class, forget it.Where is Liu Lang Sheng Ruan Lang married?

It's a pity that behind them are the group of guards who don't care to look at the old sow with double eyelids, and forced him to half retreat and half pull him in, and the door was full of fat and powder, and a few singers outside on the ground floor were singing Minor key: I'm a nice person, deep in my lips and light on my cheeks.Meet each other under the flowers, hurry away for fear of people guessing.He left behind bows and small embroidered shoes, and his socks hung down, half of which were dark clouds and golden phoenix hairpins.Xing Xiao Xing Xing hugged and hugged each other, always infatuated.

The song is lingering, the words are soft and charming, and the voice is clear and clear, but the face can't be seen, and it's not like Yinhu has never seen it before, so how can he enjoy it at this time?I sighed secretly in my heart: I can't help but support the green leaves, but the branches fail the peony flowers.Seeing that they were dressed luxuriously, the old bustard came up with a smile all over her face. With a short body, she said hello and greeted them loudly with a red card. She led them all the way through the gate and into the hall, where there were several paintings of ladies hanging on the walls on both sides of the hall. On the ground, a few pots of silk bonsai are randomly placed, but they are also colorful and full of spring.

Entering the main hall, more lanterns are hung on the high roof, and red curtains are hung on the stairs on all sides, layer upon layer brewing spring love, and the stairs are full of women standing or leaning, or leaning or standing, The clothes and make-up in the courtyard are in the Suzhou style, with colorful trains and wide sleeves, which also emulate Wei Yang, and the swallows are thin and fat, and each has its own strengths. On the head, there is a new style of slow temples and high buns. The crown, the front and rear thighs are curled up, and the hairpin is inserted in the middle. It is commonly called Yuanbaotou, which means an antique hibiscus bun.

There are several tables and wine in the main hall, and there are four dishes and four bowls as a rule in the brothel. At this time, Orondai and the others seemed to be veterans, and threw a piece of scattered silver to the following teapot: "Take those beautiful teapots. Take all the girls to the private room on the second floor, don't want the dry duck and old pigskin, find the Shunfang restaurant next door to tidy up the table for the man, pick his special sheep's head and hoof, and send it warmly. There is mustard lamb tripe plate, fresh and clean, garlic vinegar and white blood soup with more spicy peppers, five-flavored steamed chicken, only choose a catty size to make, the chicken is too big and it will not be tender. If you say it is what Tong wants, he will Understood! Well, I want a lamb bone in yuan juice, kidney paste in spicy vinegar, and steamed fresh fish."

Just as they were talking lively, seeing Yinhu sitting there sullenly, Erlundai said, "Eighth uncle, you have come out, so don't make such a show. Don't underestimate the red case in the hands of the master next door." That’s a must! You’ve never tasted the snacks here, so let’s have a mutton crystal corner, three delicacies soup, and mung bean chess pieces noodles to show you the world! My buddy will serve mutton with minced pepper at the end!”

The teapot responded loudly and went to buy it. Not long after, several women swayed in. This one shyly said, "My slave's house is Lizhen!" He raised his glass and drank it all, pretending to be dizzy and fell into the arms of someone beside him, saying in a low voice, "Xiaobao is drunk, why is he still awake?" A Qingqiaoqiao knelt down next to a guard, squeezed Beating his legs and pressing his feet with powder fists, he even raised his head and smiled charmingly from time to time.

In Yinhu's previous life, although he said that the palace was strictly controlled before he got married, Fujin was jealous after marriage, and he had a high vision, and there were not many concubines around him, but it was not like he had never seen someone who hadn't passed by. There are so many empresses in the palace, Which one is not charming?

Every time Xiaojiu sent people to Suzhou to buy beauties, he didn't forget Yinhu's share, and he picked out the ones for him to keep outside, so seeing what was in front of him, he was not only not confused, but became more sober.

How can rouge from the North compare to gold powder from the Southern Dynasties?The daughter of Wu Jiyue in our country wins with grace, and the Pearl Lady of Eastern Guangdong wins with vigor.Within ten steps, is there no fragrant grass?But the girl from the Northland in front of her?He had only one sentence: Beauty from Yanzhao, win with strength!

Those women are also accustomed to flirting, and they saw that Orondai was the one who paid the money. There were two or three of them stuck to his back, and the other guards were also on duty in front of the imperial court. obsession.Only Yinhu shrank in the innermost part, a group of half-grown children who had never seen the shrunken appearance of the world, and those women refused to pester him.

Yinhu was happy to be left out, so he poured a cup of tea and drank it alone. The tea soup was cloudy in color, but Yinhu was thirsty all the way.Since it doesn't have the color and taste of the fairy tea, companion tea, and Lingjiaowan tea in the palace, even the teapot and cup in his hand are just ordinary white porcelain figures, so he doesn't care about pouring a few cups.

Then Orondai put all his heart into bringing his little nephew to the world, how could he be allowed to be quiet?He pulled the woman who was beating his shoulders behind him to Yinhu's side, and said in a rough voice: "Serve me well, you mother-in-law who doesn't wink, this is a noble person. If you serve me well, I will reward you very much. If you don't serve me well, immediately The whip rewards you!"

Those who were kneeling on the ground, and those with their arms around their legs were all flattered, and each of them made Yinhu upset.

The author has something to say: Notes

The description of Shengjing paddock is quoted from Baidu

The dynasty set up paddocks, pastures and other bases for collecting tribute in the northeast.The paddock was the place where the Eight Banners were stationed to perform martial arts riding and shooting, and it was also the place where the Qing emperor inspected the imperial siege, and it also served as a place for collecting tributes to the Qing court.Among the four paddocks in Northeast China, [Shengjing paddock] is the largest and longest-existing paddock in Northeast China. 】Its scope is equivalent to the cities and counties of Hailong, Huinan, Meihekou, Liuhe, Dongfeng, Liaoyuan, Dongliao in Jilin Province and Xifeng in Liaoning Province, about 240 kilometers from north to south and 250 kilometers from east to west. 】In addition, there is one paddock in Jilin General and two paddocks in Heilongjiang General.From the day when the paddock is delineated, it is strictly forbidden for bannermen and others to sneak in to cut wood and trees, cultivate land, collect and hunt animals.The generals sent Eight Banners officers and soldiers to station and guard.The Qing court formulated strict criminal laws to punish those who violated the prohibition. For example, those who steal mushrooms, vegetables, mow grass, and woodcutters will be sentenced to 3 months in shackles and 100 sticks for the first offense, and 3 years in prison;Officials who fail to observe will be fined for one year.A number of enclosures were set up in the Shengjing paddock for the emperor to visit the Northeast, covering an area of ​​11 enclosures.There are "Sui Gong" for the Shengjing Household Office to hunt and beat, covering an area of ​​11 circles; "Fresh Gong" for hunting deer as tribute covers an area of ​​14 circles.

The pastures were set aside in the official land as a place for collecting tribute and slaughtering animals.In the northeast, there are three major animal husbandry factories: Shengjing Dalinghe Animal Farm, Pansheyi Animal Farm, and Sanling Yangxi Animal Farm.On the north bank of the Songhua River, 70 miles northeast of Jilin City, there is a "Sacrifice and Ula Tribute Site", which is specially used for the royal family to "hunt mink and dig ginseng", and collect pearls, honey, sturgeon, pine nuts, etc. royalty.Five mountain farms have been set aside for the royal family to collect local specialties, such as Yongling Longgang Guanshan, Yanggonglu Guanshan, Sihe Huolongong Mountain, Shuligong Mountain, and Anchu Xianggong Mountain.There are also 5 mountain farms used by the Qing court to collect ginseng and hunt. 】