Blade of Wind

Although when I came out, I said that I was just looking around casually, and there was no clear destination.But after walking for two days, they gradually turned towards Qingzhou.

The Weihe River is the largest river in Fangguo. Its source is in the northernmost state, flows through the four eastern states of Fangguo, and enters the sea from Danzhou in the southeast.

The section where the embankment broke this year was in Qingzhou. Both Qingzhou and Danzhou were hit by floods, and Qingzhou was the heaviest.

The last time I came out, I went to Zhenzhou, where the demons are most ravaged. Although there are sporadic demons in Fangguo, most of the demons are still dormant and disappeared, so I simply ignored them, anyway. Can't find it either.

But Weihe can be seen.

In the past few months, how much manpower and material resources have been invested in Qingzhou, although I have not dealt with them one by one, I probably have a good idea.It's rare to come out, but I still want to see for myself how much damage the flood has caused and how it is being treated now.

Although I didn't say it out loud, Li Guang seemed to see through my thoughts, or maybe he wanted to go there to see it, but he took the initiative to draw the route to Qingzhou.

The carriage prepared by Mo Yekong was large, spacious and comfortable, but after sitting for a long time, he was still a little suffocated, so he bought a few horses later, so that he could take turns riding on the road.

When I was buying a horse, I took a stroll around the neighborhood and asked about the current price. I secretly agreed with the price that Xiu Huang had copied down last time, so I couldn't help but feel depressed.We have done everything we can obviously do, but prices are still rising.

Ah Ao glanced at the list in my hand, didn't say anything, just took my hand and shook it lightly.

Fortunately, not long after leaving the city, I saw a large rice field.Lush and lush, the growth is gratifying.

Ao said softly: "Don't worry, the price of rice can't be suppressed, because although we have signed an agreement with the merchants, it is empty after all, and there is not so much grain on the market. When the rice is ripe, the situation should be It will get better."

Li Guang next to him also nodded, and said: "Look at the growth, as long as there are no natural disasters, there will be a good harvest this year."

This "as long as there are no natural disasters" makes me feel a little bit in my heart, and I really don't feel relieved at all.

Probably because I was too obvious, Li Guang laughed softly and said, "You need to have more confidence in yourself."

this confidence...

It's not about fighting with people, you can tell at a glance whether you are strong or not, and you need the confidence to ensure that there will be no drought, no flood, and no natural disasters for a year, and I don't know where to find it.

I was depressed here, Ao looked at the seedlings on the side of the road, and asked, "Is it true that the rice here can only be planted once a year?"

"Fangguo is too cold, and only summer is suitable for crops to grow every year. I heard that you can grow crops twice a year." The person who answered was Mo Yekong. As he said this, he turned his head to ask for proof Xiang Liguang.

Li Guang nodded and said: "Countries in the south, like Zuo Lian, can sow seeds twice a year, and in some places even three times, and the fields will not be idle in winter."

Of course, this is actually inseparable from the long-term stability of the country.However, Li Guang did not mention this, but added: "But the geography and products of each country are different, like the cows and horses of the Fang country, and the jade of the Dai country, we don't have any. So we have to trade with other countries. .I think the Emperor of Heaven also has his own intentions for such an arrangement."

When it comes to the arrangement of the Emperor of Heaven, there is no need to explain anything.

I couldn't help laughing, and changed the subject and asked, "Speaking of Dai, have you been there again? How's the situation there?"

Li Guang shook his head, and the smile on his face faded a little, and said: "I didn't go, I heard that not only did King Tai not be found, but Taifu also disappeared."

I thought of the quiet and well-behaved boy in the art club back then, and I couldn't help sighing, he was really hardworking.But I am too busy to take care of myself now, even if I want to help him, I am powerless.In the end, he could only say: "I hope he can find Xiaozong soon."

"En." Li Guang responded, "The white pheasant in the Baigui Palace has not fallen over the years, and the phoenixes of various countries have not heard the sound of the King of Thailand's death. The master and slave should still be working hard somewhere in Dai Kingdom. After all, we are not Dai's people, and what we can do is limited."

...According to the rules here, even with good intentions, rash actions in other countries will be unjust, right?

I couldn't help but sighed again. "A child like Gao Li really shouldn't have such a fate."

Li Guang looked up at me, seeming very interested, "Xiaojie, are you familiar with Taifu?"

"It's not considered familiar, it's just that we have met a few times in the same school and in the art club together."

I recalled the scene at that time and told Li Guang the story of Gao Li.In the middle, I also talked about the stupid things about me and Ao over there.

I wanted to play tricks, and the atmosphere became more relaxed, while Ao stared at me dumbfounded, "Don't blame me for the stupid things you've done."

I didn't take his threat seriously at all. Anyway, there are no witnesses here, so I can say whatever I want.

In the end, Ah Ao could only snort heavily, and turned his head away to ignore me.

We slept outside that night, lit a campfire, cooked porridge and had dry food.

Ah Ao still didn't speak, I brought porridge to him and asked, "Are you really angry?"

A Ao shook his head, took the bowl and blew the hot air slowly.

"Then you didn't talk all the way?"

"I'm thinking...the crops that can be grown even in cold weather." Ao frowned and sighed, "It's true that the books are used when they are used."

I laughed and said, "For this kind of thing, it's useless no matter how good your reading is, right? You're not an agricultural expert."

Ah Ao said: "I really want to have an agricultural expert. When we were there, winter wheat could be grown in the three northeastern provinces, right? It might not be colder here, right?"

Although it was mid-winter when we arrived in Fangguo, I have never been to the Northeast, so I really can't compare.

Ah Ao paused for a moment, sighed again, and said, "I'm just thinking about it randomly. After all, the environment on the two sides is still different. Even if the crops that can grow there may not be able to grow here."

"Actually..." Li Guang probably heard what we said, and leaned over and said, "Xiaojie, do you still remember the Jingbai you saw in Daiguo?"

I nodded.

The weather in Dai country was cold, and the king of Thailand prayed to Lu Mu, and the emperor of heaven gave Jingbai, no matter how barren the land was, it could grow, and the fruit could be used instead of charcoal.The people of Dai State were very grateful to the King of Thailand for this move, and called Jing Bai the mercy of the Holy One.

When Li Guang mentioned this at this time, the meaning was naturally very clear.

I just sneered and said, "Looks like I should also go to pray to Lu Mu, pray to the Emperor of Heaven?"

The disapproval in my tone made Li Guang frowned slightly, and Ao called me softly.

Li Guang hesitated for a moment before saying: "Xiaojie, you...don't believe in the existence of the Emperor of Heaven?"

"It's not that I don't believe it..." I stopped, thought about my words, and said softly, "I just think... Actually, the Emperor of Heaven... doesn't care about the life and death of ordinary people, right?"

When I saw the Emperor of Heaven bestowing cypresses and other things before, I thought that the Emperor of Heaven was compassionate, but sitting in this position and looking at it again, I found it a bit ridiculous.

If it is really the mercy of God, if you really don't want all beings to suffer, why wait for others to ask for it?

Furthermore, isn't it the so-called will of God that the reason why the country of Dai is bitterly cold and the reason why the people are so poor?

The king was chosen by Qilin according to the will of heaven. If he lost his way, wouldn't it be enough for Wang and Qilin to make up for it with their lives?What is wrong with the people?What is the purpose of Zisheng monsters when natural disasters are brought down?

After I finished speaking, the three people beside me fell silent.

After a long while, Li Guang smiled, "You can't say that, the Emperor of Heaven pacified the nine states and four barbarians, expanded the twelve kingdoms, taught the people to be orderly, and gave the king the principles of heaven. The first rule is to rule the world with benevolence and virtue. Don't care about the life and death of the people?"

I often hear these words, and they have long been deeply ingrained in the hearts of ordinary people, even people like Li Guang are no exception.So I didn't bother to argue with him, I just asked: "Li Guang, do you know where the Heavenly Emperor lives in Yujing?"

Li Guang frowned again, and finally shook his head.

So I spread my hands and said, "After all, no one has seen him. Who knows what he thinks?"

"You really thought of something that others dare not think of." Li Guang looked at me, said so, and smiled lightly.

There is a bit of pampering in the smile, just like looking at an ignorant and fearless child.

Just like the way Shang Long looked at me before.

I don't bother to care about these guys who like to play tricks, and I am going to bed after eating.

Although no monsters were seen along the way, Mo Yekong and Li Guang still discussed the order of night duty.Mo Yekong explained that he was afraid that there would be vagrant bandits.

In principle, everyone in the Twelve Kingdoms can be allocated land when they reach adulthood, and as long as they work hard, they can live comfortably all their lives.But Fang Country has been abandoned for so many years, and if it can't survive, there will always be people who will take risks.

When he explained it like this, I couldn't help but feel even more depressed.

In fact, I also understand that even in a peaceful and prosperous age, it is impossible for all people to have the same ideological consciousness as Comrade Lei Feng, and the problem of public security is common in any country.But sitting on this jade throne, these things naturally became a burden on my shoulders.

Li Guang patted me on the shoulder and said, "Xiaojie, you don't have to worry about it so much, just relax a bit. Take your time. Don't think that you can finish hundreds of years of work right away."

Mo Yekong nodded and said, "Your Majesty, go and rest first, you should be tired after walking for a day."

So I found a flat place under a nearby tree and lay down.

It's summer now, but it's not too hot. The gentle breeze brings the fragrance of the grass seedlings in front of me, mixed with the smell of the soil under my body. It's actually very nice, but I'm not in a good mood today, and the tranquility around me can't comfort me.

"Jie."

Ao came over and called softly.

I lay there and looked at the stars with my arm on my pillow, and I just replied lazily.

Ah Ao sat down beside me, sighed, and asked, "Do you hate the Emperor of Heaven?"

"I've never seen it before, so I can't say whether it's annoying or not."

"That……"

I turned sideways, looked at him, and said, "I just don't like the feeling that I have worked so hard, but the result is still in the hands of others."

Ao did not speak.

I took a deep breath and said: "Ao, if one day... I get tired of playing according to his rules...don't blame me..."

Ah Ao held my hand, his eyes were as clear as the stars at this moment.

"No matter which way you decide to go, I will follow you."

I pursed my lips and said nothing.

Ao put my hand on his chest, and added in a low voice: "Whether it's life or death, heaven or hell, we all go together."

His chest was not strong, and his heart was beating a little fast.

A sound came from the palm of my hand.

And my mood gradually calmed down in such a monotonous and gentle voice, and I nodded slowly.

"it is good."