The Eight Winds of Rebirth

On the second day when Gu Xiangtan came out of the inn, Mou Fei and the others had already prepared new carriage luggage, all the soft and hard bedding outside, while Zhao Yuan was riding on the unicorn, looking down at him, just waiting for Gu Xiangtan Dan started again.

Seeing that there was no way to change it, Gu Xiangtan had no choice but to get in the carriage and left a message to Captain Li and the others before, so Bi Fu came to catch up, lightly whipped his horsewhip, and the group set off on the road.

Leaving Luwei Gorge, the road ahead will be easier to walk. Although Gu Xiangtan always said that he can bear it, Zhao Yuan will stop after walking for more than an hour and find a place to rest. Of course he doesn’t need it. Everyone knows the main reason for being so careful.

Seeing that after a day's driving, the sun was about to set, and there was no sign of a village in the front, back, left, or right, so the group found a forest and temporarily settled down.

Mou Fei started a fire, and Gu Xiangtan was taken out of the carriage by Zhao Yuan, and sat down on a small rock. Seeing Mou Fei's neat movements, he thought he was already very good at it, and he couldn't help but wondered: "Where did you learn that?"

Mou Fei scratched his head: "I don't remember. I knew it when I was very young. I used to run around all the time. If I'm not good at lighting a fire and cooking, I'll starve to death."

"Will you do it too?" Gu Xiangtan raised his head and asked Zhao Yuan.

Zhao Yuan turned around and sat beside him, and nodded.

Gu Xiangtan thought of the other party's ups and downs in the past, so he didn't speak again.

Being in the wild, the best compensation is nothing more than catching some wild game to make a tooth sacrifice, but because of Gu Xiangtan, the group of them have never touched meat all the way, and they dare not think about it, but in fact, it has been like this since childhood, As long as the young master and Lingfo are in compliance with each other in everything, there is almost no need to think about going out of line, and they have long been accustomed to it.

At this moment, he could only fill his stomach with some dry food and pastries, and after eating, he consciously went to patrol the forest to prevent wild animals from approaching.

Zhao Yuan and Gu Xiangtan sat next to each other, looking at the burning fire in front of them, Gu Xiangtan said: "When you return to the barracks, I'm afraid you will have to bother to talk about the farmer's affairs with the two. The lieutenant general said."

Zhao Yuan asked, "Do you want them to enter the barracks?"

"Do you think they can enter?" The Shenwu Army has always been majestic and powerful. All of them are masters of one against ten, and their discipline is extremely strict. It was extremely difficult. Which sergeant hadn't been honed little by little with Hou Bingchen over the years through life and death. With the skills of these peasants, it would be even more difficult to enter the Shenwu Camp.

"However, since they have the heart, it's okay to let people try it. If they can't enter the Shenwu Camp, isn't it time for other troops to employ people?"

Gu Xiangtan just said something, and Zhao Yuan heard the meaning.

Noticing the change in Zhao Yuan's eyes, Gu Xiangtan didn't hide it: "They come out of Dong County, and they have nostalgia for their hometown. If there is a chance to let them go back and protect the local people, it must be considered a good thing." The important thing is that Gu Xiangtan and Zhao Yuan don't know much about the Three Kings' Army. If someone can send them some news from time to time, they will definitely be able to avoid many detours.But there is no rush right now, at least to test whether those people's temperament is worth relying on.

Zhao Yuan paused, and couldn't help being surprised that Gu Xiangtan had thought so much in the short time last night, and quickly judged the depth of the situation. Not only did he save people, but he also found a way that was most beneficial to them. Ban Caisi, if he is not a spiritual Buddha, and he is not bound by so many dogmas, he should have a bigger world to display his ambitions.

Zhao Yuan said, "I see."

The night was cold, Gu Xiangtan stretched out his hand to get close to the fire and flipped it back and forth to keep warm, Zhao Yuan looked at it, then turned slightly sideways, blocking the wind for Gu Xiangtan.

Gu Xiangtan asked: "Did he agree to Meng Su's matter?"

Zhao Yuan said "hmm".

"What method did you use?"

Zhao Yuan turned to look at him: "What about you?"

This is to guess for yourself?

Gu Xiangtan frowned as he thought about it, and then his hand fell down, almost being licked by the tongue of fire in front of him. Fortunately, Zhao Yuan had sharp eyes and quick hands, and pulled the hand back, holding it tightly in his palm, and then slightly He looked at Gu Xiangtan reproachfully.

Gu Xiangtan smiled at him, his eyebrows were curved, his eyes were clear, and the curvature of the corner of his mouth was a bit playful, which seemed to be begging for mercy. Zhao Yuan immediately relaxed his expression, grabbed Gu Xiangtan's hand and silently He retracted into his sleeve and slowly covered it.

Gu Xiangtan said, "I can't guess."

With his brain, Zhao Yuan did not believe that it was impossible for Gu Xiangtan to persuade Meng Su.

But Gu Xiangtan asked again: "What's the way?" It seemed that Zhao Yuan had to say it himself.

Zhao Yuan pondered for a while: "I took him to the Ministry of Punishment."

Gu Xiangtan pretended to be surprised: "Severe torture? Mr. Meng can't stand it."

Zhao Yuan squeezed his hand: "Just let him watch."

After Zhao Yuan rescued Meng Su in the Jingu Tower, in order to prevent the revenge of the eldest son Zhongxu, he placed him in a hidden place for a period of time. Meng Su was very grateful to Zhao Yuan for this, but Zhao Yuan unexpectedly He asked him to take part in this year's imperial examination, but Meng Su didn't want to obey.

Meng Su also had ambitions for the future when he was in the middle school. However, good fortune tricked people and the officialdom was dark, so that he ended up like this in the end. Now he only wants to get by, and he no longer has those big dreams of spring and autumn. But Zhao Yuan was very persistent for the first time, and came to invite him in person. Zhao Yuan didn't talk much, and Meng Su thought she could refuse for a few days, but then Zhao Yuan took him to the Ministry of Punishment.

Daye’s Ministry of Criminal Affairs came and went with many cases every day. As far as Emperor Zongzheng and the Three Kings were controlling each other, how many of them were unjust, wrong and missed cases?Zhao Yuan took Meng Su to hide in a dark room or hiding place, and heard those so-called Qingtian masters beat up those prisoners with all their strength, and then stamped them with a big fingerprint, wailing and crying regardless of the sides, the case was decided. Want to appeal, want to overturn the case?That's fine, let's save enough money first, or we'll just wait for death.

Seeing Tian Tian being so angry that his face turned blue and trembling all over, and thinking of how he was deceived to go to the government to file a complaint, but instead suffered thirty big boards and penniless living on the street, Meng Su felt the same way, Zhao Yuan said to him: " If I were you, as long as I didn't die, as long as there was a glimmer of hope, I would never give up, no matter what method I use."

"So he will?"

Zhao Yuan nodded.

Gu Xiangtan squinted his eyes and smiled: "Heart warfare is the top priority, military warfare is the bottom..." It doesn't cost a single soldier to make a person wholeheartedly go in the direction he wants, even if Zhao Yuan is on the battlefield. There must be a lot to do, those peasants are right, "In ancient times, men yearn for the battlefield. If they have hands and feet, they can't serve the country. They are greedy for life and afraid of death. They are no different from ants..."

Zhao Yuan understood that Gu Xiangtan was talking about his dislike of going to the military camp before, and was about to say something when Gu Xiangtan asked, "It's just that if the two of us switch, would you...will you?" ?” Are you willing to go to the battlefield by yourself?

Zhao Yuan was taken aback, but Gu Xiangtan interrupted him without waiting for an answer. He was a little tired, his eyelids were heavy, he shook his head slightly and said, "Master Xue will be one of the supervisors in the imperial examination this time. With him around, people can rest assured that Mr. Meng is a talented man who will live up to his trust."

Seeing his expression, Zhao Yuan stretched out her hand to let Gu Xiangtan lean on her chest. Gu Xiangtan froze slightly, and soon slowed down, letting Zhao Yuan hug her, and slowly closed her eyes.

"There is also Mr. Gao... the flowing water does not rot, the door hinges do not rot, if we want long-term peace and stability, this government should also be changed..."

Zhao Yuan listened to Gu Xiangtan speak slowly, her voice gradually lowered, and finally her breathing was steady and there was no movement.

Zhao Yuan just sat there motionless, until the bonfire at his feet was getting smaller and smaller, and then he said something like nothing.

"If it's true, how can you be willing..."

As soon as the words came out, they were blown to pieces by the night wind.

……

After walking for another three or four days, the two of them went to a village to spend the night. Su Xi and An Yin didn't have much time, so to ensure everything was safe, Zhao Yuan and Gu Xiangtan shared the same bed, and it was the same here.

Since last night, the rain outside the house has not stopped, and it is pouring down like pouring cats and dogs. After walking around outside, Mou Fei and Su Xi are already soaked when they come back, but they brought a lot of melons, fruits and vegetables to them. Gu Xiangtan.

Su Xi said: "My lord, after another two days of driving, we will probably reach the mouth of the Jianhe river." Jianhe is one of the tributaries of the great river to the north of Daye. It's far away." But the villagers here said that this place is located in the lower reaches of the Jianhe River. In recent years, the Jianhe River has been flooded early. Looking at the weather these days, it may be the same this year. Small boats may not be able to withstand the wind and waves, but this place is desolate and remote, and if there is no major incident, there will be no big boats passing here, what should we do?"

Gu Xiangtan didn't know either, so he couldn't help but looked at Zhao Yuan, thought for a while and said, "How about we wait?"

"There are many crossings in the Jianhe River. If it rains continuously, it may not be able to pass the flood in a month." Mu Fei said.

Zhao Yuan looked at the dark and gloomy sky outside: "Let's go around Jianhe."

"Going to Tianping County?"

"Well, it will be faster after crossing Luodong Mountain and then by water," Zhao Yuan ordered.

Mou Fei responded immediately, turned around and went out to prepare for the journey with Bi Fu.

So after resting here for a day, several people started on the road again, but Gu Xiangtan looked around, and found that one person was missing.

"Where's Mou Fei?"

"Let's explore the way first." Zhao Yuan replied.

Although Gu Xiangtan was a little puzzled, he didn't ask any further questions.

Luodong Mountain is not high, and for the locals they walk several times a day, but Gu Xiangtan's legs are not strong enough, and he is out of breath after climbing for an hour, and his obscene clothes are wet.

Zhao Yuan wanted to help him, but Gu Xiangtan was unwilling, feeling that it was a bit too much for him to take care of him along the way. Zhao Yuan was so meticulous about Gu Xiangtan that Gu Xiangtan felt that he was made of tofu, even if he was sleeping in the open. Zhao Yuan still insisted that she should not drink herbal tea or eat cold food, and had to stop and rest after walking a certain distance, even though Gu Xiangtan was only sitting in the carriage.Even at this moment when it is so easy to climb a mountain, Zhao Yuan has to take it away. Could it be that without him, is it really difficult for me to move an inch?Gu Xiangtan was a little unconvinced.

However, the facts proved that this was indeed the case. As far as Gu Xiangtan's ability to make a living outside was concerned, a gust of wind would probably blow him away, so when he realized that it was really difficult for him to control this mountain that was neither high nor short, Gu Xiangtan Tan gave up in frustration.

Lying on Zhao Yuan's back without saying a word, Gu Xiangtan buried his head in the back of his neck, and there was no movement for a long time.

Zhao Yuan still walks like the wind, just like Gu Xiangtan who came back from the gift of life release a few years ago, time seems to have left no trace on the two of them.

Gu Xiangtan leaned against Zhao Yuan and called softly: "Yuanqing..."

"Ok?"

Zhao Yuan responded softly, and then felt Gu Xiangtan's hand reaching towards her neckline, took out the lucky bag around his neck, took it off, took out the amulets and dried hosta flowers inside, and put them in her In the lucky bag, it was put on for him after a while.

Zhao Yuan looked down, and saw that the pattern of deer and plum branches on his chest had turned into a big "Shou" character.

Just listen to Gu Xiangtan say: "For the two of us, let's change."