dressed as a scholar

The convoy went down the mountain and traveled only one mile. The sky was already bright, and the snow and fog on the mountain changed, but it was always dark and early in February, and the mountain was already delayed for a long time. It's getting dark.

Finding a flat place near the river, Fang Yu asked the convoy to stop and prepare to rest.

The groom and servants tied up the horses one after another, picked up goose warm stones and piled them into a stove, and took out the accompanying boiler to light a fire to burn firewood.

When Fang Yu was collecting firewood, he saw that the woods by the stream also had charcoal fire marks. He thought that many people had camped here before. In this way, this place is the first choice for rest on the road, and the safety index is relatively good. High.

He hugged some dead tree branches, and dragged the big trunk to the river. Although it was some distance away from Zhegao Mountain, the wind blowing from the mountain at night still carried a biting chill, which was the result of snow. The wind and the river water are also colder than usual, probably because the snow melted from the mountains flows into the river.

Apart from being colder, it's okay, it's easy to heat up the water with fires raised on the left and right.

The accompanying people were more or less injured. After settling down, Fang Yu asked everyone to take out medicine and bandage the wounds. Although winter is not as hot as summer and prone to inflammation, it will still hurt the body if it is not treated for a long time.

Fang Yu took a general look at it, but fortunately, no bones were hurt.

During the provincial examination, Sheng Jia said that he had been attacked by bandits and bandits. Most people just listened to jokes. When I was young, I chose a coachman who was quick in his hands and feet and knew some kung fu. He prepared a box with knives and arrows outside. I think it really came in handy this time.

"Ayu, the fish is grilled and some wine has been warmed up, come and eat."

Qiao Hezhi sat on the warm cobblestone with a small velvet blanket, turned over the meat on the iron skewer and the fish weighing a pound, sprinkled some spice powder on it, and the fragrance came out immediately, and he moved towards Fang Yu. wave.

Fang Yu hurried over, looking at the kebabs, he was greedy, picked up the wine and took a sip to warm up, staring at the sizzling meat kebabs, big pieces of beef, mutton and pork, half a half A palm, sprinkled with cumin powder, a bite of meat to relieve the fatigue of the day.

When passing by the last post station, there was a small meat market. There were not many items in it, but the samples were complete. Fang Yu looked at the map early in the morning and realized that it would take two days to get to the next county town. If you are in a restaurant or a tea shop, then you have to prepare your own things and start a fire to cook.

Although it is important to travel, you have to eat meat to maintain your health and strength. The original journey is already very hard, so you have to find some fun to entertain yourself, and good food is the best solution.

"Si Yu, bring the simmered porridge to everyone. Everyone is tired from the shock today. Eat better at night, and your body will recover faster."

"Yes, son."

Fang Yu stared at Qiao Hezhi's feet: "Did your feet hurt at night?"

Qiao Hezhi was eating, smiled and shook his head: "I can't focus on my feet when I'm busy, so it doesn't hurt anymore, but my feet are a little cold."

"Soak your feet with hot water later, so that you can relieve some of the coldness and sleep better at night."

Qiao Hezhi nodded, and passed another skewer over: "Eat more."

There was a smile in Fang Yu's eyes, he took it and blew it, and put it on Qiao Hezhi's mouth again.

"My lord, the villain just went to gather firewood and saw the flames on the other side of the river."

Fang Yu turned his head and glanced at the place the groom said, but he couldn't see it: "But you are also a scholar rushing for the exam?"

The groom didn't know if that person was a scholar rushing for the exam, and said: "It's the chivalrous man who rescued him on the mountain just now."

Fang Yu's eyebrows twitched when he heard this: "Then why don't you invite the knights over here?"

"The villain stepped forward to negotiate, but the chivalrous man ignored the villain."

Fang Yu felt that it made sense, so he stood up: "Forget it, I'll go there in person." Talented and capable people have a good temper.

Qiao Hezhi said: "Do you want me to go there together? I can walk."

Fang Yu patted Qiao Hezhi on the back: "Your feet are inconvenient, so you can rest here."

Qiao Hezhi nodded obediently: "Okay."

Fang Yu walked along the road led by the groom, and indeed at the end of the river, he saw Chu Jingfei who was guarding the fireball alone, and greeted someone from afar: "Brother Chu."

Chu Jingfei expected that he would come again, so she raised her eyelids and glanced at him without saying a word.

Although the two of them didn't have a deep relationship, it can be regarded as a life-and-death experience. With a thicker skin than the city wall, even if Chu Jingfei didn't answer the conversation, she continued to talk to herself: "Brother Chu is also camping here. , It’s really fate. No matter how lonely it is for one person, why don’t you go to Xiaosheng’s side together, even if there are many people, we can take care of each other.”

Chu Jingfei still didn't speak, and her black clothes seemed to blend in with it in the night, but fortunately, there was a fire to set her off.

Fang Yu saw people throwing firewood into the fire, and saw a black river fish whose scales had not been scraped off being roasted on the fire, and a thin pheasant beside him, he said: "My wife I made some porridge and side dishes, enough to satisfy my hunger, why don't Brother Chu also go over and use some?"

Although Chu Jingfei was a little far away from Fang Yu's residence, he had already smelled the aroma of barbecued meat flowing down the stream. Compared with his own burnt-smelling grilled fish, it was indeed somewhat more attractive.

Qiao Hezhi saw that there was one more person coming back, and quickly asked Si Yu to clean up one more stone.

"Chu Shaoxia, let's have some porridge."

Chu Jingfei has already come here and is not twitching. Looking at this end, it is really rich, preserved eggs and lean meat porridge, grilled fish, barbecue, hot cakes, and even warmed wine... It doesn't look like she is here to rush for an exam Even if you go out in spring to enjoy the scenery, you don't necessarily have this condition.

"Whether Chu Shaoxia wants to drink wine or tea, this trip brought Fangrui Xueyue from the south."

Chu Jingfei sat down and took a bite of the grilled fish, which was much more delicious than the pure ecological scorched fish he marinated without seasoning. After another sip of wine, he understood why Fang Yu rushed to the exam and brought his family with him.

"can."

Qiao Hezhi took the tea leaves, made tea for the two of them, and ate and drank around the campfire, even if the mountain wind passed by, he didn't feel cold inside.

After eating and drinking, Chu Jingfei didn't move back to her small bonfire, and rubbed against Fang Yu's small tent to rest.

After Fang Yu settled down, he went back to his tent, and saw that Qiao Hezhi had already taken off his coat and was sitting under the quilt.

The tent was not too big, and it was fine for Qiao Hezhi to stay in it alone, but Fang Yu was big, so the tent became crowded instantly after he entered.

He stretched out his arms to hug Qiao Hezhi, stuffed him into the quilt, and then lay down by himself.I just warmed up by the fire and soaked my feet in hot water, and now my body is warm. The conditions outside are not as good as those in the county town of Yizhan, but the bedding is thick and covered with a big cloak, and the tent is smaller, but it can also shelter from the wind. The two embraced each other and fell asleep. It's not cold when you fall asleep.

Qiao Hezhi lay in Fang Yu's arms in a small tent with a great sense of security: "Will Chu Shaoxia come with us tomorrow?"

"Let him go." Fang Yu was a little sleepy, and he kissed Fang Yu's forehead: "I see that Chu Jingfei has a good appetite, and it would be great if he would like us to have another skilled colleague."

In the early morning of the next day, white mist curled up by the river.The people in the team boiled water and filled the pots, packed up and set off again.

Chu Jingfei didn't dislike the slow speed of the carriages and horses, and she left on her own. Fang Yu tacitly agreed that she wanted to go with them, so she gave him her horse to ride.

After passing Zhegao Mountain is Changxu City. After walking through this desolate place, the road is flat and easy to walk, and there are people everywhere. The closer to the capital, the surrounding gradually becomes prosperous.

At the end of February, a group of people climbed over high mountains and waded through shallow water. It took a month, and finally reached the foot of the capital of the Daji Dynasty in the last three days of February. The bustling sounds from the area made the blood of those on the road boil, and they rushed like chicken blood, and they reached the gate of the city smoothly before dark.

Qiao Hezhi, who had been weak for a long time, also regained his energy, and got out of the carriage. It was approaching the capital in March spring, and it was still a little cold in the night wind under the twilight, but he couldn't resist the heat of finally arriving at the destination.

Chu Jingfei stood on the horse and saw the gate of the capital city, her eyes narrowed slightly, and she took the initiative to say: "This time you arrive in Beijing, let's not pass here."

This person has been with Fang Yu since he hit Gaozhe Mountain, and he keeps secret when he asks questions on weekdays. He looks indifferent like I don't ask where you are from, and why do you ask me where I want to go? When you are a little more enthusiastic, he will come when you shout, and eat more with chopsticks than anyone else. Anyway, you don’t praise whether your cooking is good or not, so you just do it.

Fang Yu originally thought that he would go his own way after walking through two counties with them, but he did not expect that his destination was also the capital city. Because of his reticence, he would be abusive if he finally opened his mouth. Fang Yu was warmly entertained before. Afterwards, I let him do what he liked, and I imagined that a person with his temper would have no friends, so it was pity for him, and he didn't ask anything except the rush.

When camping in the wild, Chu Jingfei would pack some small things by himself and throw them directly to Qiao Hezhi. He would grind arrows and sit on the side waiting for food. Let him have time to read books or something, and he should also look like a person who is studying and rushing for the exam. In short, he looks like a big brother.

Fang Yu didn't give him a title indiscriminately. Chu Jingfei looked very handsome and heroic, which was very different from the appearance of a gentleman like Fang Yu. He was older, probably around 25, Fang Yu didn't ask him his age, anyway, he called him Brother Chu, and he didn't refuse.

"I don't know if Brother Chu is from the capital. Where does he live? It's fate to travel together. We may meet again in the future."

Chu Jingfei glanced at Fang Yu, and Fang Yu smiled. He was actually being polite, so he didn’t want to be a guest at Big Brother’s house. After all, it’s been half a month since we lived and ate together. To put it nicely, although the capital city is big, what if I see it.

"Concentrate on reading, don't think about what you have." After Chu Jingfei finished speaking, she raised her hand slightly, as if she wanted to take something out of her waist, but when her thoughts moved, she put her hand back again, and then glanced at Qiao Hezhi, It was a greeting: "Let's go."

After saying that, he flicked the rein and walked away.

Qiao Hezhi pursed his lips: "He also rode our horse away."

Fang Yu shook his head. These days, Chu Jing is just eating and using what they have, and she will go with them when she is parting. Fortunately, they still have some family property, so it doesn't matter. If it happens to the family Ordinary scholars, that is simply worse for poor families.

"The bento is repaying the friendship of saving lives." He squeezed Qiao Hezhi's hand, pursed his lips and said with a smile: "We have finally arrived in the capital!"