Entering an unfamiliar basin is risky.

Even in modern times, with sophisticated equipment as an aid, it is very likely that they will be killed.

In the dense jungle, anything can happen.

Zuo Jichuan counted the tools that could be provided today, and estimated the problems that were most likely to be encountered.

"It's like taking an adventure, bringing more stuff doesn't necessarily mean you'll come back safely." Zuo Jichuan watched the snow and the moon double the dry food, and said with a smile.

"Your Highness has commanded, be sure to ensure that you can come back alive." Taxue said sternly with a grim expression.

Zuo Jichuan was silent: "I'm just going deep into the hinterland to investigate, not to assassinate anyone." Calm down, okay? ”

Treading the snow was unmoved, and he explained the task with an organizational face, even if he went to the soup and fire, he had to achieve a perfect posture. Zuo Jichuan knew that it would definitely not work to communicate with him. It can only be adjusted on the basis of stepping on the snow.

"Prepare more ropes and wound medicine. Especially deworming. The jungle is hot and humid, and the fear is not that there is no food to eat, but that there are snakes, insects, rats and ants. Also, the fabric of the tent must be strong, preferably thick. Based on modern camping experience, Sajikawa tries to prepare a configuration that can be close to modern times.

Luo Chen's side was not very worried about what accidents they would encounter when they entered the Miaojiang region, but they were more concerned about what Mu Lao said about going home that day.

Mu Lao is mysterious and unpredictable. When the first emperor was alive, he named Mu Lao as the emperor's teacher, as for where Mu Lao came from and his identity and background, no one in Beijing knows. Emperor Bixian trusted Mu Lao and assured that his sons were all stuffed into him. Even if someone doubts, there is no way to start.

Mu Lao is like a rightful being, guarding all the princes, not favoring anyone, and not taking sides. Until the current emperor succeeded to the throne. Mu Lao is still regarded as the emperor's teacher, the only difference from the first emperor is that Mu Lao no longer served as a teacher for the princes after Emperor Qinglong succeeded to the throne, and Mu Lao did not come out of the mountain until the emperor sent Luo Chen up the mountain. This is also where everyone wonders. If Luo Chen fell out of favor and was kicked out of the team of heir candidates, the emperor handed him over to the famous emperor. This is a signal that should not be underestimated.

"The old man is from Miaojiang?" Luo Chen didn't beat around the bush either. To others, Mu Lao is the emperor. To him, he is just an elder who often nagged in his ear.

Mu Lao didn't answer, but pinched his beard and stared at Chonghua: "Girl." What do you think? ”

Chonghua came purely to listen, but he was afraid that Luo Chen couldn't bear it for a while, and he was also very curious. Hearing Mu Lao ask her, she blinked and glanced at Luo Chen first.

Luo Chen didn't have any expression. Chonghua smiled: "I think the master is ...... Not quite like a Miaojiang person. ”

Temperament. No matter where the person comes from, unless there is a heavy change. Otherwise, light yì will not change your inner temperament.

This is not to say that you will be assimilated after living somewhere for a long time, there are some things that cannot be changed.

Regionality determines the most basic essence of a person's bones and blood. It has a lot to do with climate, temperature, and a lot of natural conditions. The most direct thing is reflected in the looks.

There are many surveys that show that people who live in arid areas and wet areas can actually be distinguished by their appearance.

People in humid areas tend to be a little softer in appearance. Both in terms of height. Or the ratio of the eyes and nose. Accents are even more important.

The arid areas are relatively rugged, with atmospheric facial features and a rare sense of delicacy in humid areas.

Of course. These things Chonghua has always been lively, and has never studied them in detail. Kemu Lao. The first time you see him, you will feel that the old man is from the plains. Compared to Luo Chen's golden eyes, the old man's obsidian-like eyes were not characteristic of the Shang Kingdom.

The eyes of the people of the Shang Kingdom were generally more brown and light brown, and there were more amber colors in the royal family. Luo Chen's eyes were even lighter. It is the relationship between ethnic minorities and close relatives that creates such a situation.

Chonghua is used to seeing dark eyes, dark brown eyes, and those eyes of various colors abroad, and he is not too surprised by Luo Chen.

It's Mu Lao. Those black, somewhat faint eyes seemed to be able to suck people in. The old man is now old, and he can feel the weight of time just from his eyes. Presumably, when you are young, it should be quite attractive.

"Master, do you happen to live near Miaojiang?" Chonghua doesn't think there's anything strange about this situation. For example, she went to other places when she was studying, and stayed in other places directly after graduation, which is far away from her hometown. There are so many people wandering around her.

Doesn't it mean that the earth is about to be occupied by the people, the place where you were born is different from the place where you grew up, nothing special.

Mu Lao squinted and pinched his beard, and was silent for a long time before nodding with a smile: "The girl has some knowledge." ”

What is there to hide? Chonghua bowed her head and drank tea, in ancient times, migration may not have been as common as she remembered.

Mu Lao glanced at Luo Chen lightly. Luo Chen couldn't see any surprise or suspicion on his face that Mu Lao was not a local. The eyebrows relaxed a lot.

"Old man, he is from the water country."

Chonghua is confused, water country? Are those two words in her imagination?

Luo Chen was different from Fang Cai's calmness, and the whole person stood up, the shock on his face was as if Mu Lao's real body was a Super Saiyan.

"Water Country? How can it be! ”

Chonghua was taken aback, he had never seen Luo Chen lose his temper like this. How can you be surprised to be like this? What kind of place is the water country, it is worth Luo Chen's surprise.

"Not bad." Mu Lao didn't seem surprised by Luo Chen's surprise, and nodded slightly: "It's been seventy-five years since the Water Country was destroyed. ”

Chonghua was clear. No wonder Luo Chen was surprised. If she heard who was from Loulan, Bacheng would be shocked. In this era, if it is said that the country is ruined, it means that there are only a few surviving people left in the country.

People who have lost their country are in a different state of mind from people in other countries. It was a feeling of being disillusioned and homeless.

"But, how could the people of the Water Country go to Miaojiang?" Luo Chen didn't quite understand, after all, the water country was separated from Miaojiang by the entire Central Plains.

Mu Lao took a sip of tea lightly: "The old man's mother is from Miaojiang. ”

Luo Chen's surprised face added a hint of solemnity. Miao Jiang does not intermarry with foreign countries.

"Master, are there any relatives over there in Miao Jiang?" Chonghua didn't know that Miaojiang women were not allowed to marry outside. Thinking that Mu Lao was going to follow this time, maybe he was going to visit relatives. Although the water country is gone, Miao Jiang is still there. It must be an only child on the mother's side, there must be some relatives there.

You must know that for ancient people, it was an absolutely difficult thing to be left with yourself in the world.

Mu Lao squinted and shook his head: "No." ”

Haven't been? Chonghua thought he had misheard. Never was never. It's not like it's gone. That is, there were no relatives on my mother's side in the first place?

"Well, it's not a big deal. It's just going back and seeing. When people are old, there are always some things in their hearts. Nostalgia. Obviously, Mu Lao didn't plan to continue chatting. I got up and went to see how Zuo Jichuan's preparations were.

Luo Chen got up with a gloomy face and accompanied. turned around and asked Chonghua if he wanted to go over and have a look together. Chonghua thinks about it, there is nothing to do in a hurry, just go and see. He got up and followed Luo Chen out.

In the front yard, Zuo Jichuan is almost ready. Even if you don't use a horse, it's a simple package that can be carried by a person alone.

Mu Lao looked at it and nodded in appreciation.

Zuo Jichuan smiled: "When I was in college, I often walked around with my bag on my back, and packing became a habit. ”

Chonghua looked at the simple luggage and felt deeply admired. She's a standard otaku. Even if there are so few trips, they are all pulling a suitcase, and there is no other preparation. Everywhere you go are hotels with clean linen and breakfast. I don't go to scenic spots, I just drill in small alleys and see the customs. I've never climbed deep into the mountains, and I've never hiked far.

"I've studied the map, let's take the normal official road, and when we get there, we will rely on the old man to lead the way." Zuo Jichuan didn't feel nervous about taking an old man to travel at all, but looked excited, as if he was going to travel.

Luo Chen twisted his eyebrows and checked the package, and found that there were twice as many injuries and ropes, and his heart was a little more settled.

"Do you want this knife?" Luo Chen pointed to Muramasa, who had been leaning against the wall. It's not that it's inconvenient to carry a knife, it's that this knife is too eye-catching.

A knife that is close to it is enough to attract attention just by carrying it on the body.

Zuo Jichuan smiled and nodded: "Take it, you can still be a flat shoulder when you are tired." ”

Chonghua was stunned and made up the scene. Forehead......

It is said that it is excellent for lovelorn people to divert their attention by something, but now it seems that Zuo Jichuan is out of love at all. The face is full of interest, like a primary school student who is going to a spring outing.

Mu Lao explained a few words to Luo Chen and asked him to pay attention to the recent events in the palace. Luo Chen understood that his father's health might be deteriorating. In terms of medical skills, Emperor Qinglong still trusts Mu Lao more. After all, Mu Lao has no selfish intentions, and the teacher-student relationship for many years has made Emperor Qinglong trust his judgment even more.

"If your father gives you any elixir, don't rush to eat it first, wait for the old man to come back." Mu Lao said this for no reason.

Luo Chen's eyebrows furrowed slightly: "Pills? ”

Mu Lao nodded: "Don't be in a hurry to ask what it is, wait for the old man to come back." Remember, you must not eat it. Even if your father tells you to eat it, you will faint. Be sure to wait for the old man to come back. Don't forget. ”

Luo Chen looked at Mu Lao solemnly between his eyebrows. Important things have to be said twice, Mu Lao is the most pure-hearted and has few desires. Even if he was involved in the battle of the juniors, he had never used such a tone, and it seemed that this matter was very deep. (To be continued) R466