Qingzhou trip

"Ye Qiang has been in charge for a hundred and twenty years. Lingling hunting water swims in front of me. Wandering in the bushes, he ends up with a white head, holding a knife and holding a sword to the sweet spring."

When Gongsun Chengzhi heard this bangzi, he was crossing the Yeqiang River. The river had just covered the green donkey's half leg.She hugged the donkey and jumped into the water by herself. After stepping on it a few times, she felt unsatisfactory, so she took off her shoes and socks and rubbed the pebbles with her bare feet.When she and her father came to Shahai, they went astray, and they didn't panic when they strayed into the trail. They looked at the scenery and inquired about it all the way, and finally arrived here.

"Does Cheng Zhi know who is singing this clapper just now?" Gongsun Yanghaoan sat on the donkey and shook his head while listening to the clapper.

"Backing a hundred and twenty spears, wandering in the jungle, I am afraid that singing is the old Bao Shengjun who ran away that year." Gongsun Chengzhi looked at the female hunter carrying a bow on the other side of the Yeqiang River and praised repeatedly, "It seems that Sha Haimin's heart is the same as that of the capital. Quite different." The folk songs sung in Bangzi also have a meaning of striving.

"Now the old Baosheng army is finally able to return to the city, together with the female army of the new army who recruited the border village, so they have the ambition to hold the sword and Ganquan." Gongsun Chengzhi secretly spread out the map in his heart, "to Suzhou, Ganzhou, and even the four counties of Hexi. , His Royal Highness King Jin is probably aiming at the Western Regions." She squeezed the rope and tapped it on her palm, and said repeatedly, "Excellent."

Old Tanhua remained silent, and when he crossed the river, he met a tall and handsome hunter, who asked forward, "Girl, my father and daughter are new to Shahai, so I wonder if there are any rules when entering the city?" It has always been strict, and it is better to inquire with many parties.

The female hunter's cuffs are rolled up to her upper arms, she is thin and strong, with a rich atmosphere of the rivers and lakes without losing the simplicity of the countryside.She carried a big wild muntjac on her back and carried two hares, but she seemed effortless. She raised Yingxiu's eyebrows and smiled and said, "Old man, there is no gate control in Shahai now, and the merchants who have come and gone many times have certificates issued by the three states' appeasement envoys." Approval letter. From your appearance, you should be a newcomer. If you don’t have any paperwork, you need to go to the master book outside the auxiliary city to check your identity before you can get it.”

"Right now King Jin is in the sand sea?" Old Tanhua asked.

The Orion is Li Suyue, and she couldn't help getting defensive when she heard this, but seeing that the old man and the girl with kind eyes behind him seemed to be someone with evil intentions, the Orion paused, "Your Highness has only been back for half a day," and agreed. Go to her house for a potluck later.

"Return?" When Gongsun Yanghao heard this word, he felt that the Shahai people really regarded King Jin as their own.

"I'm going back to the city, why don't I lead the way and send you to the auxiliary city to get the documents. Right now, it's hard to find a place to stay in the inn in the city. If the old man has no relatives or friends to turn to, he can borrow a place in Shahai Academy first." Li Suyue continued. After a while, Gongsun Chengzhi also went ashore.The father and daughter thanked each other repeatedly, and Gongsun Chengzhi searched for clean shoes and socks in the package on the back of the green donkey, but he couldn't find them after searching for a long time.Embarrassed, she raised her head and smiled at Li Suyue, who also responded with a smile.

"Too bad, those new shoes bought in Luoyang probably ended up in the last inn." Gongsun Chengzhi lowered his head in frustration, and handed over a pair of straw sandals - Li Suyue took off her own and lent her, "Girl I'm afraid I haven't traveled a long distance, so it's not suitable for walking barefoot." Li Suyue saw several blisters on her feet, and she was used to going barefoot in summer since she was a child growing up in the sandy sea, so borrowing a pair of straw sandals is no problem.

So Gongsun Chengzhi with slightly red cheeks was wearing slightly larger straw sandals and led the donkey to follow behind Li Suyue. After walking for half an hour, he arrived in front of Shahai Fucheng.

Gongsun Yanghao looked at the lively scene of building the city wall in front of him, and found that there were many women carrying stones, chiseling seams, and making mud.Some people also greeted the hunting woman who was leading the way when they passed by carrying logs, "Yue Niang, I need to worry about my iron gun."

Li Suyue nodded and smiled, "It's already out of shape, just polish it for half a day." Seeing the old man's surprised face, she explained, "I was born in a craftsman's family in Shahai, and it's my job to forge iron and sharpen knives. Those who build cities Most of the people were from the border villages who came here, and after entering the city, they had little money and no land, His Royal Highness King Jin asked them to build a co-worker in exchange for their residence and wages."

"Where do the wages and housing come from?" Gongsun Chengzhi couldn't believe that Shahai could provide so many houses and money all at once.

"Wages, the green and white salt from Yanzhou and the commercial tax expenses of Shahai. There are also fortifications ten miles southwest of Shahai City, and they are building houses for them. Of course, it is difficult to have one person and one household. Now we have a place to stay. That's what matters." Li Suyue pointed to the person who distributed the documents under the tower, "The master is over there, hurry up." Before she left barefoot, Gongsun Chengzhi called to stop her, "Girl, where can I return these straw sandals to you?"

Li Suyue waved her hand, "No need, I'll weave another pair of straw sandals without trouble." She left in a hurry, the wild deer behind her swaying slightly.

Gongsun Chengzhi watched her leave, and finally sighed, "This spirit is far beyond that of the women in the capital."

The father and daughter finally got the paperwork, and they were thinking of going to Shahai Academy to stay overnight at Orioness' suggestion. The 20-year-old director enthusiastically said, "It's true that you can stay there, but it's not a long-term solution for many people to share a room. Why don't you get a house and get a foothold after entering the work status?"

Old Tanhua and his daughter looked at each other and smiled, "In my lord's opinion, what kind of employment status can my father and daughter receive?"

"I just saw the signatures of the old gentleman and the girl. The handwriting is elegant and not square. They are obviously scholars. You can get a teaching certificate and enter the academy. Whether it is teaching reading or editing depends on the arrangement of Mr. Xie." The "Mr. Xie" in her mouth is exactly It's Xie Penglai.

Seeing that the two hesitated, the master continued, "You can also look around first before making a decision. I have also studied in Shahai Academy for eight years, so I will definitely not lie."

Gongsun Yanghao looked back and saw that there was no one coming to handle business for the time being, so he chatted with the young master about the local customs. He heard that she had studied in the academy for eight years, and he was more interested.

Unexpectedly, the face of the little master changed, "It's not a side concubine, it's Xie Shouzuo. King Jin said it when he was in Luoyang, and there is no 'side concubine' in her house. Xie Shi and her are open and aboveboard. Those who have paid homage to the throne of King Shang to get married."

"That's an old man's slip of the tongue, but His Royal Highness King Jin's marriage was not included in the music record or issued by the imperial court—" Old Tanhua looked at the blushing young master with great interest and asked.

The childish girl suddenly smiled slyly, covered her mouth and said softly, "Our county magistrate, Li Mo, said it, but Sha Hai doesn't recognize it anyway."

The decree does not come from Bianjing, but from Shahai, which is roughly what it looks like.Gongsun Yanghao laughed loudly, and after thanking the little master, he ran to the main city to stay overnight.Shahai Academy is located next to the county government, but looking at the current vigorous situation, it is only a matter of time before Shahai moves from the county to the state.

Explained the purpose of coming to the person in front of the door, and after a while, someone came to guide them, "This is the door of the classrooms and library of the academy, and you need to go to the south gate for lodging. The number of people in our academy has doubled recently, and the residences are all purchased and expanded. The two of you will stay and rest first, and tomorrow morning the Chief Xie will have an interview with the two of you."

Gongsun Yanghao is not respected by the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, but has a kind tone and etiquette.When a few people walked towards the south gate, they heard a series of cursing words behind them, "Half of the room is crowded with me again, how can I teach? Are people hanging on the eaves? You tell Xie Penglai, my medical department should be moved. Pull it down in her courtyard, anyway, she lives on the wife's side now..."

Old Tanhua turned his head and met the man's eyes, the man shut his mouth and stared, pointed at him and said, "Master Gongsun?"

"Emperor Li?" Gongsun Yanghao couldn't help laughing, "I didn't believe your letter of resignation when it arrived at the Imperial Hospital a few months ago, but I saw you staying in Shahai."

With the help of acquaintances, there is no need to stay in the academy, Li Xiulan said to the leader, "Quickly report to King Jin and Xie Shouzuo, the old Tan Hua Gongsun is here." After finishing speaking, she happily pulled Gongsun Chengzhi's hand up and down to look After a few glances, "How lucky is your father? Lao Cai Gangzi can have a daughter with such aura as you."

Gongsun Chengzhi had heard from his father that Li Xiulan had resigned from the imperial physician, but Li Xiulan stopped him when he saluted immediately, "This place is not as hypocritical as in Xingjing. Come, follow me to my residence."

Li Xiulan took them to the courtyard, and at a glance, she saw several women drying medicine inside. They only nodded when they saw the guests, and there were two babies basking in the sun in the corner talking to each other.

"This yard originally belonged to Xie Penglai, but later it was given to me. I also asked someone to build a few more rooms, and now I live with a few older students. There is a room in the west room for my husband and grandson, and there is another room in the east room. If there is an empty bed, let the little grandson live there." Li Xiulan introduced this place, and then greeted her apprentices Jiang E and Liu Qinsang, "Let the guests identify the door first, and then prepare two basins of water for them to wash their faces."

She herself had time to look at the two babies in the corner, teasing one from the left, touching the other to the right, and when she laughed until her wrinkles unfolded, she saw that A Ludui was standing in front of the courtyard with a smile.

"Master Li is here, Alu is polite." Alu did not stay there to help Ye Lizhen and others manage the city after the battle of Yanzhou, but returned to Shahai to assist Jinwang Xie Penglai.In my spare time, I go to the academy to listen to Li Xiulan's lectures.Of course, Li Xiulan still ignores the half-bucket students, but I also heard that she has made great contributions to both Shahai and Yanzhou. God.Li Xiulan was not as annoyed at A Lu for not being so angry at first.

Alu brought her food or rare medicines and medical books every now and then. Seeing that Li Xiulan's courtyard room was tight, she took her daughter-in-law Li Suyue, sister and brother-in-law to help repair several rooms.At this moment, she is also smiling, "Yue Niang beat a big deer today and game besides, King Jin and Master Xie will also come to have a light meal, I would like to ask Master Li to do me a favor and have a meal together how?"

Li Xiulan straightened her face again, thought for a while, "I still need to bring two people with me."

"It's enough." Seeing her promise, Ah Lu immediately took a few steps closer, pulled out her medical skills, and pointed to one of them and asked, "Student, please ask Master Li to give me some pointers..."

Cannibals have short mouths, let alone three mouths.Li Xiulan had no choice but to explain to A Lu patiently. Fortunately, she was extremely intelligent and understood everything.Li Xiulan stretched out her hand and tapped her on the head, "Stop fussing about sending her into the tiger's mouth in the future, it's not easy for your mother to raise you." The words of reproach were full of pity, and Alu looked at her intently, " Master Li is right."

Not only did Li Xiulan say that, Xie Penglai and King Jin also scolded her, and Yueniang even ignored her for three days.Alu repeatedly promised not to act rashly in the future to make her worry, so she lived in the inner room.

"Master Li, I still have something to discuss with King Jin Xie Shi, so I'll go first." After bidding farewell to Li Xiulan, A Lu went to the city to look for King Jin and the two.King Jin, who had just returned to Shahai, did not want to rest in the mansion, instead he was worried about the fortifications everywhere, and Xie Penglai would definitely be by his side.

She took Wu Dou to the main street, passing by Wine Lane and Baigong Lane which had been renamed from Flower Lane. Looking from afar, it seemed that Shahai City was growing day by day—the city wall stretched from south to north, and there was a busy atmosphere everywhere.

The city gate in the north is called "Baizhi Gate", which leads directly to Yanzhou and other villages.Jin Wang said that Baizhi deserves to be named a permanent engraved sand sea.The city gate in the west is called "Qiangnvmen", looking west to the prefectures of Ganquan.The south gate is named "Xinsheng". She commemorates her mother passing through this gate, and also pays homage to tens of thousands of heroes with Xinsheng.

A Lu looked at the Zhengdong tower, and seemed to be able to see two familiar figures standing side by side on the top of the tower. On the upper floor were three large characters, "Wu Demen".

Holding the documents in his hand, Xie Penglai counted the accounts to King Jin, "One hundred and seven newly built houses can accommodate up to 3000 people. The city wall of the auxiliary city has also been extended to the north by [-] feet, and the effect is quite good... No Lizhena Letter from Bian, the production of green and white salt will be stable this year, but I am worried that Beixia will not be reconciled and will definitely take back Yanzhou..." Xie Penglai frowned worriedly, and the center of his eyebrows was covered by King Jin's finger, "Thank you, my hair is white No, how many more wrinkles do you need to count?"

Xie Penglai shut up and snickered, gently took off King Jin's finger and pinched it in his hand, "Even if you figure out that your face is full of wrinkles, you must give Sha Hai and Your Highness a clear account."

"Farewell to Luoyang, Master Xie is busy cleaning up the bandits and commanding the capture of Yanzhou. I am busy organizing the Northwest states, especially the Deshun and Zhenrong Army. I know that Master Xie has a big picture in mind, but since I return to Shahai—" Zhao Yifang focused Looking at Xie Penglai, "National affairs, fortifications, military affairs, agriculture, commerce, study, Master Xie did report everything, but he missed one thing."

Xie Penglai was stunned, "Forgot...why?"

"Family matters." Zhao Yifang looked at her with a smile, "Master Xie, don't worry, Yanzhou is currently guarded by heavy troops, and the commercial road can be used as a grain road to send aid. Moreover, the emperor's new position is unstable, and he dare not let Bei Xia go south to threaten the border and even Luoyang. We If you have time to rectify the states and prepare your troops, I am afraid that in the future, there will be fewer days of peace and prosperity."

"But... His Highness's words are also about state affairs and military affairs."

Xie Penglai felt that King Jin had already leaned close to her, "Let's make it clear, my teacher Xie is willing to go back to Wenrou, isn't it?"

Xie Penglai pursed his lips, and wrapped his other hand around King Jin's waist through the cloak, "Alu and Yueniang are still waiting for us, and Yueniang even went hunting today."

"I even ran from the capital to Shahai, where I received 25 sticks from Xie Shi, and even robbed my daughter-in-law half way through. Yueniang will have time to hit her again next time. With that gluttonous bird like A Lu, she won't have to worry about eating it all." Zhao Yifang rested her head on Xie Penglai's shoulder, "Grandmother met Bai Zhi in secret back then, I don't know what she said, but guessing now, I'm afraid she also mentioned Master Xie."

"Huh?" Xie Penglai faintly heard the clappers shouted by the craftsmen who were busy with the fortifications, and she read out in a low voice, "Beside the thrush leaf Qiang, the plain clothes are wrapped in the cold sand. Bow down and shoot King Xia, and slash Li Lang with your blade.

"Repay the emperor with merit, and return to Luoyang with singing songs. Candle white perches in the clouds, and Lan Zhi cannot be returned.

"There are many daughters in Shahai, but what is the difficulty? Expand the land to the fullest, and make a living for another hundred years.

"Take care of Yu Lizhen, join hands with Yifang."

Xie Penglai and King Jin interlocked their fingers, "Ah Fang, let's go home."

(Finish)

The author has something to say: finally finished writing, thank you readers and wives who liked this ancient book.bow.I know that if this article continues, I can write more expanded parts, but that would be contrary to my original intention of focusing on emotions (although I also deviated from it when I wrote it).I think it's good to stop here :), in this parallel time, Xiaoxie Xiaofang, Alu Yueniang, and more women are living wantonly, and I hope women in reality can do the same.