Jiang Chengzi's heart was excited, as if he had carried out a mission for the first time in his previous life, and heard those rescued people say with tears in their eyes that they were grateful to the party and the PLA. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 infoJiang Chengzi was excited and felt a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. Naturally, the desire to do more for these weak people came to mind.

"Eat sweet potatoes to pad your stomachs. The old woman said enthusiastically.

The child on the bed is not very strong, with a pair of big eyes that are dripping and turning, and he looks very clever. Another child, about a year old, was clamoring to eat.

"This kid is hungry fast. The old woman explained embarrassedly, and then took out the sweet potato leaf porridge and fed it to the child, who immediately took the bowl and ate it.

"Country kids, there are no rules. The old woman smiled innocently, embarrassed.

"It is a blessing for children to be able to eat, and the elderly do not have to be polite. Li Ke answered.

The old woman nodded in agreement, and while holding the earthen bowl in the child's hand, she said, "It is true." However, it is also the good of this court, the heart of the Nine Girls Bodhisattva. ”

"Oh, how do you say that?" Li Ke pretended not to know.

The old woman put the earthen bowl that the child had eaten on the table, and another child of three or four years old immediately went over and licked the bowl. Then the old woman said, "You don't know." If it were a few years ago, such a great drought would have starved many people to death. But look at my family, four children, I have inconvenient legs and feet, old age and weakness, only my son and daughter-in-law are counted as laborers, but my family can still have food, and I don't have to eat soil and tree bark. Do you know why?"

"Isn't this sweet potato?" Li Ke pointed to the sweet potato on the table.

The old woman nodded solemnly and said solemnly, "Yes." It was the Nine Girls who brought this fairy crop, which was easy to plant and harvested. Before, the imperial court let us plant in our village, saying that half of it would be taken back, and the rest would belong to us. The court also gave us money as a reward. My son exchanged copper money for rice and noodles, and this winter, our family, not to mention that everyone is full, but we are not hungry. ”

The old woman looked proud when she said that she was grateful to Dade again: "These nine girls are really fairies and descendants, and your majesty is really a good emperor today." ”

"That's it. It is precisely because His Majesty is the first emperor of the ages that he is sympathetic to the people and considers the people. Heaven will let the Nine Girls assist His Majesty. The people of this world are well fed and clothed, and it is really the grace of His Majesty today. Jiang Chengzi seized the opportunity to sing praises for Li Shimin.

The old woman was a country woman, and she didn't have too many eyes, and when she heard Jiang Chengzi's guidance, she immediately nodded in agreement, and immediately compared Li Shimin with Emperor Yang of the previous dynasty. Naturally, he followed public opinion and demoted Emperor Yang.

Li Ke was a little displeased, and he wouldn't really be angry, after all, the family's public opinion guidance was too good, and all the people thought that Yang Guang was a tyrant who didn't care about the people.

Jiang Chengzi saw that he was not very happy, so he immediately changed the topic and said: "This drought can be regarded as alleviated, and it rained heavily a few days ago. The elderly don't have to worry about spring ploughing. ”

"Yes, the rain from the sky is the long eyes of God. A pleasant smile bloomed on the old woman's face, "In this way, spring ploughing is expected." ”

"That's hello. Li Ke's expression was calm, and his face was pleasant.

Jiang Chengzi never thought that Li Ke would be so kind to strangers. She had always thought that he would only smile at his friends, showing a relaxed side. Plain Suri is not smiling, his heart is heavy, and his face is as cold as ice.

She sat on the side and was surprised, but the old woman became worried again, and said: "Although the drought can be relieved and spring ploughing can be done, the imperial court has sent someone to explain that after the great drought, there may be floods, and there may also be locusts. These people just watch the sky and eat. ”

The old woman let out a long sigh.

"Don't worry, old man. I heard that the imperial court sent someone to explain how to prevent locusts and kill locust larvae in exchange for rice and noodles according to two catties. Li Ke said.

When the old woman heard this, she immediately nodded her head like a chicken pecking rice, and said excitedly, "Yes." I've heard that this locust prevention is done by the Gewu Academy. This Gewuyuan is a new institution of the imperial court, and it is specially designed for the sake of the common people. The head of this academy is the elder brother of the Nine Girls. These nine girls are fairy-like girls. ”

Li Ke couldn't help but look at Jiang Chengzi. Jiang Chengzi lowered her head embarrassedly, and the old woman continued: "A few days ago, the Ministry of Industry also sent someone to check the canals and rivers near here. This majesty is really a good majesty, and he is really thinking about us people. ”

"I have lived in Chang'an for a long time, and I have heard people talk about Your Majesty, saying that Your Majesty once said, 'The people are like water, the court is like a boat, water can carry a boat and overturn a boat, and the world should be people-oriented'. Li Ke said and arched his hands in a matter-of-fact manner, and sang praises for Li Shimin. After all, the best way to dispel one public opinion is to create another, more powerful public opinion.

The old woman was excited and said, "My village woman doesn't understand the big truth, and I don't understand it very well. However, His Majesty said that it is really a blessing for all people. ”

"I think so too. Li Ke agreed.

At this moment, the firewood outside the house squeaked, and a man with a Chang'an accent shouted: "Auntie, Uncle Chen said that a noble person came to our house to stay, why haven't you made a fire to cook?"

"It's my son and daughter-in-law who are back. The old woman said to Li Ke as she stood up, hugged the child who couldn't walk, and responded, "Niu'er is very hungry, and the five babies haven't taken a nap, so I'm too busy." ”

"Mother, you are economical, and you don't light a lamp, the black light is blind. The woman smiled and pushed the door in.

Jiang Chengzi saw that the woman was dressed as an ordinary peasant woman, about thirty years old, with a strong body, an ordinary face, and a look of tranquility and simplicity unique to a peasant.

"I've seen two Langjun. The woman bowed slightly.

"Sister-in-law, don't be polite. Li Ke and Jiang Chengzi also got up and returned the salute.

"My mother's legs and feet are inconvenient, she is old, and it is not easy to greet the two of them with her children, so she is lazy. The woman was very polite.

"Sister-in-law is out this time. Although my cousin and I are young, who has not been through troubled times in these years, we are not so squeamish. Li Ke's tone was earnest.

The woman laughed and said to the man who came in later, "Ah Cai, look at it, people who have read books and gone to school can speak." ”

"Hehe, let our children go to school in the future. Ah Cai touched his head and smiled quite innocently.

"I've seen Brother Acai. Li Ke bowed, and Jiang Chengzi also saluted.

Ah Cai waved his hand and said, "You're welcome, you're welcome, you don't have to salute." ”

"Yes. Li Ke responded.

Ah Cai said, "I just went to the field with my family to plough the field. This spring day is the time when the green and yellow are not harvested, and there is nothing to entertain at home. Tonight, you may have to be wronged. ”

"Brother Ah Cai is too polite. It is also a great blessing to be able to shelter my cousin and me from the wind and rain and not be disturbed by wild beasts. Li Ke spoke earnestly, and presented the usual copper coins with both hands.

Ah Cai was shocked when he saw it, and said, "Brother Yang is too polite, you can't give this money." My house is surrounded by walls, and some of them only have sweet potatoes and potatoes for hunger. How dare I keep you here?"

When Li Ke heard this, he smiled and said: "Brother Ah Cai is righteous, and I don't make much pretentiousness." However, let's eat a few sweet potatoes and you don't have to make any other arrangements. ”

"Brother Yang, I can save it, this dinner is not arranged by my man, but I have my own arrangement in the house. Ah Cai said proudly.

"Brother Acai is so blessed. Li Ke praised.

Ah Cai laughed, then lit a faint oil lamp and led the two to a utility room with firewood. There was a bed made of planks and two benches.

"It's wronged two. Fortunately, the planks were sturdy and large enough, so I went to find bedding for the two of you. Ah Choi put down the oil lamp.

Jiang Chengzi stopped and said, "Brother Ah Cai doesn't have to look for it." We have bedding in our backs. Earlier, my cousin and I went to the mountains to collect medicine, and we had this bedding and warm clothes with us. ”

"Good, good. Then I won't be in trouble. Ah Cai said.

"Thank you, Brother Cai. Jiang Chengzi gave a salute.

"Don't be so polite. Juxiang is cooking dinner, so I'll go wash up first. Ah Cai said embarrassedly, "There is a smell of sweat." ”

"Good. Li Ke replied, and Ah Cai walked out directly.

Jiang Chengzi opened the burden and made the bed, Li Ke looked at the bed, thinking of the strong desire to be alone in the past few days, so he said: "Although this is a rural wilderness, it cannot be taken lightly. Tonight, you sleep, I watch. ”

When Jiang Chengzi heard this, he didn't think much about it, he just felt that this was the truth, so he naturally said: "It's like in the mountains, let's keep watch for half the night." ”

"No, I don't. You sleep, I'll keep it. Li Ke said.

"Then what's going on? I'm going back to Chang'an in the near future, so many thieves are waiting for you. You can't do it without a good rest. It stands to reason that I should have been keeping watch all night. Jiang Chengzi said very seriously.

"Okay, it's up to you. Li Ke looked at her expression and knew that what she had decided would definitely not be able to change, so he reluctantly agreed.

The two made their beds, and after a while, Ah Choi fed the pigs and bathed the children. Ju Xiang came to knock on the door and shouted for dinner.

Ju Xiang and the old woman were feeding the children in the kitchen, and there were only Ah Cai, Jiang Chengzi, and Li Ke in this house. There were sweet potatoes, vegetable leaf rice porridge, and a plate of tofu on the table, a plate of black and non-slippery things, and Ah Cai said that it was a dipping sauce for tofu.

"The two of them ate some to satisfy their hunger, and there was nothing to entertain at home. Ah Cai beckoned the two to eat.

"Brother Ah Cai is too polite. Jiang Chengzi looked at the food on the table and knew that this was the best meal in this farmhouse.

"It's all country food. However, Juxiang's tofu is delicious. Ah Cai pointed to the bowl of white and tender tofu.

Li Ke tasted it, nodded and exclaimed: "Tender, smooth, really good." ”

Ah Cai was quite happy, and said that when the days were too peaceful, he and Ju Xiang were going to make some tofu brains and buy them in Chang'an City to make a little money.

"With this craft, you may be able to make a lot of money. Jiang Chengzi also took a bite. I don't know if this dipping sauce is good, or if this bean is pure natural and pollution-free, in short, the tofu made by this rural peasant woman is really tender and delicious.

"Hey, Xiao Langjun don't make fun of me. Ah Cai touched his head.

Jiang Chengzi thought of Chai Lingwu opening a restaurant. This restaurant cuisine cannot be without soy products. So, after eating, Jiang Chengzi talked with Na Juxiang, only to learn that Juxiang's father used to be a cook in the township who set up a banquet for people, originally in Cangzhou, and later the family fled to Chang'an.

"I didn't learn anything else, I just learned how to make tofu. Juka smiled embarrassedly.

"Sister-in-law, this skill is good. When I returned to Chang'an, I asked my friend if he invited someone in the restaurant, and I would recommend one or two for you. Jiang Chengzi said.

When Mr. and Mrs. Juxiang heard this, they immediately thanked them again and again.

"Still, I can't guarantee it. After all, I didn't open the restaurant. Jiang Chengzi said again.

"We saved. Ah Cai said again and again.

After talking for a while, Jiang Chengzi and Li Ke washed their faces with water and went back to the house to sleep.

As usual, Jiang Chengzi slept first, and Li Ke stayed in the first half of the night. Before Jiang Chengzi pulled on the quilt, he repeatedly advised: "You remember to wake me up, don't wake me up." ”

"Good. Li Ke looked at her bright eyes, and felt more and more that it was very painful to be in the same room with her.

"No repentance. Jiang Chengzi said crisply.

"No remorse. His voice was low, like a spoiled father.

"Well, I slept. Jiang Chengzi covered the quilt and closed her eyes, she was indeed tired. However, she warned herself not to sleep too deeply, this is already very close to Chang'an, there is still about a day to go to Chang'an, Li Ke must have a good rest.

"Good. Li Ke pulled a small stool and leaned against the back of the door, never sealing the gap in the wall and looking at the sky outside. After the heavy rain, the sky was full of stars, as if it was close at hand.

"Ah Zi, I don't know if it's right or wrong to let you go back to Chang'an at such a young age. But—" he took a deep breath, surrounded by the cold air with the smell of firewood and grass, "But, I suppose you're always right by my side, right?"

He looked at the sky and felt that he was still unsure about the future.

Because everything is different from the previous life, everything seems to be working according to the previous life, but it always exceeds expectations.

The unknown made him happy, glad that his fate might change, but it also made him feel afraid, afraid that if he was not careful, he would never be able to protect her.

Losing her, once, is enough.

He looked at her sleeping soundly on the bed, tears watering his eyes.

How long he sat there, he didn't know. To be honest, he hadn't even thought about waking her up, so he just sat there and thought about the past. If those who impeached him and calculated him knew that he was not thinking about how to deal with them at this juncture, but about the love of his children, would they be greatly stimulated?

When he thought of this, he smiled softly.

Jiang Chengzi woke up with his chuckle. Because she had warned herself that she couldn't sleep too deeply, when she woke up, she suddenly rolled over, put on her shoes and jumped out of bed, put on her cloak and staggered over, and whispered: "Ah Nian, I'm awake, it's time for you to go to sleep." ”

All this happened too fast, and Li Ke looked at Jiang Chengzi with a confused expression.

"Go to sleep. Jiang Chengzi pulled the cloak on his body and wrapped it around him, pushed him up from the stool, and said, "It's time for me to guard." ”

"Oh. "He's still dazed.

Jiang Chengzi urged again and again before he went to bed and lay down.

"Sleep well, and when you return to Chang'an, you will fight. She whispered.

Li Ke said "oh", very well-behaved.

He was willing to listen to her, even if she was wrong. Well, what she says is never wrong.

He wrapped himself tightly in the quilt and fell asleep obediently.