Chapter Seventy-Four: The Wrangler

The biggest embarrassment is being slapped in the face by one's own people. Since he hasn't turned his face yet, and he knows that he can't hide it, Wu Qingshan can only continue to laugh cheekily: "Although the uncle is old, he is brave and loyal, and he is diligent in practice. If the court needs to fight bravely to kill the enemy and make meritorious contributions at any time. Besides, haven't we been at war for many years!"

Su Wen really felt that he was like a saint with good cultivation. Then let me ask you, I read the military register, and it is clearly written on it.... A gong sounded next to him interrupted Su Wen's words, and the neat cavalry array quickly became a mess with the sound of the disbanding gong, and a group of soldiers helped each other dismount and take off their armor and helmets. Someone shouted, "Where's the new county lieutenant?" and "Come out and take two steps?" "Stupid, isn't that the one standing next to General Wu?" "Oh, fool me? That person is too young to be General Wu's son, and he doesn't wear armor." How do you know it's a general?" "I'll wipe it!" I said yes, but if you don't believe me, ask. A group of military men ran over in a hurry, and some people got it and ran together to shake hands with Su Wen and greet him.

These people are all dependent on their future lives, Su Wen held back his anger, tried his best to make an approachable appearance and shook hands with the military man, and he was almost stunned by the smell of fox in the opponent's armor, and maliciously speculated whether he was considering making this armor a cover, and it was a biological weapon when he lifted his clothes on the battlefield. couldn't bear everyone's enthusiasm, temporarily stopped the trouble of looking for Wu Qingshan, and chatted with a group of military men. Most of the men in the horse breeding land are horse wranglers, and these military men interpret the character of horse wranglers with boldness, enthusiasm and bravery.

"I heard that the general killed the demon beast? Is it true?" "Get out, aren't you talking nonsense? If you don't kill the demon beast, can you be crowned the champion of martial arts?" "The general shows his hands and looks..."The noisy situation turned into a group of rough men shouting neatly: "Show your hands, show your hands." Su Wen is no stranger to this kind of scene full of male hormones, and even indulges in this long-lost atmosphere, compared to any kind of civilization, it is not as simple and rude as the grassland, which makes Su Wen enjoy it. In this atmosphere, there is absolutely no cowardice and there is no shyness, Su Wen raised his hands and pressed down hard, everyone stopped shouting, waiting for him to speak.

"Except for horseback archery, say, what do you want to see?" Su Wen said with pride, but it did not resonate. The audience looked puzzled, how do you want to show your bravery if you don't ride a horse and shoot arrows? What about amusing us? After a short cold scene, the men who herded horses had an idea. "Wrestling, I'll play with you, my lord. There was a man with a big waist and a round waist who threw off his shirt as he spoke, and his fluffy chest hair shook exaggeratedly with his chest muscles.

"Brother Zhao is mighty!" someone coaxed again, "The general taught him a lesson, and Lao Zhao fired a bow of twelve jun at most." Looking at Lao Zhao, who was furry and alive and free from the counterexample of the theory of evolution, Su Wen made a difficulty, he was not afraid of him in hand-to-hand combat, but the wrestling was wrestling! A few heavyweights were missing, how could he fall? Someone's shouting reminded him, yes, he has entered the misunderstanding of thinking again, the people here are heavier than the bow, and the shot is not accurate, and it is not that he can't open the bow.

Seeing that Lord Duwei threw off his fur fur and began to move his muscles, Lao Zhao thought that he was ready to fight, and he was very excited at this time when he couldn't find an opponent, and danced like an eagle spreading its wings with the rhythmic shouts of the audience. In the tradition of the wranglers, the wrestling dance before the wrestling symbolizes the longing for freedom to soar in the sky, and the attachment to the mother earth at the feet. Wranglers, whether men or old people and children, all started singing, singing high-pitched and melodious, and the atmosphere gradually became warmer. I don't know when, the crowd of onlookers quietly added many girls and sisters-in-law. The singing is also a little louder and more cordial. After three rounds of singing and dancing, Lao Zhao stopped and looked at Lord Duwei. Lord Du Wei also moved his body, but he didn't think that he stretched out his hand and shouted, "Take a hard bow out!" Lao Zhao's expression froze instantly, what is the situation? Lord Du Wei is scared? Are you teasing us?

There was no shortage of hard bows on the school grounds, and someone brought a 12-gun strong bow over. Su Wen stood up in an arrow posture, took a deep breath, shouted with both arms, shouted "Hi", and pulled the hard bow into a full moon. The audience applauded like thunder, cheers and whistles one after another. Su Wen was secretly happy, this bow was afraid that it was cutting corners, at most ten jun. I couldn't help but be a little nervous: "Come and get harder!" After waiting for a while, no one sent a bow. Wu Qingshan came over at this time and whispered in Su Wen's ear: "Zhuangzi said, those who shoot with ten jungs see the sky but do not see the clouds, those who shoot with seven jun, see the eagle but not the bird, shoot with five jun, see the bird but not the finch." This is not a Jingshi, never measure bravery by strength, the children of the grassland do not like those vain brains and flowers, they can open and shoot. ”

Isn't Zhuangzi a big thinker, and he still has kung fu to study archery? The level of research is quite high, Su Wen quite agrees with him to match the bow-force-aim to discuss, that is, if you only have the strength and can't control the string, you basically have to shout "find it" when you shoot an arrow with a ten-jun bow, and you have to rely on the arrow to find it yourself, and you can barely frighten people with a seven-jun bow, and you can't see luck. Only with a five-gun bow has a chance to shoot someone. If you want to "see the sparrow", that is, shoot the target red heart, in fact, it is more reliable to have a bow and arrow of about four jun. (According to historical records, the "strong bow power" Song army always looked down on the "weak bow power" Jin army and the Mongol army, and was always pressed to the ground and rubbed when fighting.) ）

Fortunately, Su Wen has never encountered this kind of problem, whether it is a twelve-jun bow or a four-jun bow. No matter how you practice, there is not much difference in the aim - you can't shoot a little farther, even if you change to a weak bow or even all

I can't take advantage of the rate of fire, and I secretly complained, Zhuangzi, why don't you talk about how to shoot accurately! After a little groaning, I had a plan in my heart. I asked for three chiseled armor-piercing heavy arrows, learned the way Su Mei held the arrow, clamped the arrow on the finger holding the bow, looked at the largest target from a distance on the school field, took a deep breath, opened the bow full, released the arrow tightly, and the string hand quickly stretched forward to take the arrow and take the arrow in one go, and then pulled it full and released. If it is three times, the three arrows in the air are connected into a line, like a rainbow through the sun, and it is very good-looking. (See Song Huang Zongdao's way of holding an arrow when he obtained a deer figure.) It should be the way to hold the arrow. ）

The arrows were like meteors, and the feathered arrows flew more than a hundred steps, landing on the target one by one. Everyone's cheers. Su Wen was embarrassed, fortunately there was a target as big as a carriage here. The cheers sparked even stronger vanity. Shouting that Qian Wu brought his crossbow and prepared to use the power of science and technology to let these people see what the real hundred steps are. Seeing that he shot a few crossbows and stopped his hand, an arrow boy ran over, but when he came back, he carefully picked up the arrow target, fearing that he would destroy the miracle. Lao Zhao was the first to catch up, glanced at the arrow target, and was shocked. I saw a few stainless steel* crossbow arrows, nailed upright to the position of the red heart. The target a hundred steps away can't even see the red heart clearly, let alone shoot accurately? This hand really shocked the audience, and you let out an earth-shattering cheer in the school field...... After pretending to be forced, Su Wen made a look at Wu Qingshan and sneaked out of the crowd.....

This is someone else's territory, you can't force your own generals to rebel, right? Su Wen racked his brains and couldn't think of a way. When parting, he could only pretend to be deep, and said to Wu Qingshan: "The general is so self-conscious" Wu Qingshan looked at their backs all the way away, shook his head and smiled bitterly, and sighed: Chang Jun harmed me......

The gallop road is wide, the green hills on the left and right are enchanting, and the high mountains in the distance are numerous, and there seem to be snowy peaks. On the way back, Su Wen just walked with his reins, and all the generals and guards of the city government were martial artists, and when they saw him show his stunt, he didn't say anything, and he admired him even more. Seeing him pondering, everyone was also secretly thinking, the heavens sent strange people to come out at the right time, is the world going to change again? Is it good? Is it bad? For many years, there has been no demon beast nuisance, and the old people say that this is already the best time, is it? Of course, there are also those who are eager to try, and can't help but look forward to the heroes of the troubled times, and secretly plan to follow this great god...

"Does anyone think that the number of people on the school field is wrong?" Su Wen was speculating about who was eating empty salaries, thinking about how many soldiers there were in the military camp, and the difference between the crowd in his impression was too big, and there was always no fixed number.

Cao Lingyunfei, the thief who followed him, was born in the Northern Army. Seeing that Su Wen has been here for a few days, he is not vulgar or elegant, but there are some weirdness everywhere. I have almost enough qualifications, and I will soon be transferred out of this county, and I originally wanted to stay away. But today, seeing him is indeed extraordinary, I admire him in my heart. Along the way, I was feeling that peace was the general's grave, and the general was not allowed to see peace. Seeing him ask, he couldn't help but stepped forward and reminded: "General Su, I think the number of people in this army is enough, the general might as well visit a few more times, so as not to have a misunderstanding." ”

"Misunderstanding?" Su Wen glanced at him? I'm not blind, aren't the officials and soldiers of the county government two systems? Why are they all in cahoots? I can't help but shout in my heart: It's difficult for me..... I was bored, so I could only whip my horse and gallop. When Ling Yunfei saw him beating his horse and leaving, he shook his head with a wry smile, secretly scolding himself for being cheap and talkative, adding a lot of misunderstandings...

After running for a while, the annoyance in my heart decreased slightly, and I gradually approached the mountain city of Xiqu, and the fortresses along the way gradually increased. At this time, it was meal time, and when I saw the smoke rising from the cooking at the fortress, I couldn't help but feel a little hungry. Su Wen remembered that he didn't stay in Juntun for dinner, and everyone needed to rest after being busy for a long time. He also wanted to see the situation of the fortress, so he led the group out of the gallop and went straight to the nearest fortress.

The fort is only a few miles to Xiqushan City, although the water and grass are flourishing nearby, but it does not take animal husbandry as the main industry. The nearby land is fertile, and in ancient times it was the imperial village and garden of the monarch of the county, leaving some exotic flowers and plants. So far, there are also a lot of mulberry and hemp fruit trees planted outside the fort. The name is different from the nearby "Zhangjiatun", "Lijiazhai" and "Liubao", which is much more elegant, and is called "Huayuzhai". Since it is mainly engaged in mulberry and hemp weaving, Huayuzhai naturally has many women and weaving workshops.

Hua Yue'e and You Yue were sitting on the city wall of Huayu Village drinking tea. Hua Yue'e is over sixty years old, she treats people well, and her only son can also glorify her ancestors. Because of his high respect in Huayu Village, he was promoted to the three elders and was in charge of local education. I got a summons from my son early this day, to the effect that the new county lieutenant went to Juntun to take up his post today, and he would probably pass by Huayuzhai, this county lieutenant is a military attaché, and he is vulgar and unbearable. Remind the old lady to pay attention.

The townsman was not in the village because of something, so Hua Yue'e had to shout that you were total. You is also a woman, in addition to the girls and daughters-in-law in this village. There are also many women working in nearby villages. Compared with agriculture and animal husbandry, although the mulberry and linen weaving is hard, it is mostly indoors, and the women are naturally more beautiful. You Yi is a soldier, and he is also a subordinate of Su Wen, and he was drafted to fight in the county in his early years. I have seen the ugliness of the rough and heroic soldiers in other counties, not only the prostitutes, but also many nuisances, and the female prisoners captured are even more miserable. Even the polite and honest local military man has become a demon in the color when he leaves the county, and some of the recent problems in the county have made her even more worried. I can't help but feel related....

I saw a group of people from afar

The horse galloped and saw that the flag was the county lieutenant, and the two were busy blowing the whistle according to the established plan. Fortunately, both men and women have received military training, and the scene is not chaotic. When Su Wen led the people into the village, Hua Yue'e and You Yi stood at the gate of the village to greet everyone, and the young and pretty women in the village had already hidden. led everyone to a delicate meal, and Su Wen, who ate it, was full of praise.

After all, this is not only a county lieutenant, but also a local parent official, so he naturally wants to take Su Wen to visit the fortress after the meal. Walking in the village, you can see the towering snow-capped mountains in the distance, the fortress is built along the river, the clear spring is around the street everywhere, the wooden buildings and green tiles, the stone streets and stone alleys, and the small bridges and flowing water, leisurely and comfortable make Su Wen feel as if he has traveled through time and space. Rows of old shops, listening to the joyful jumping of looms behind the shops. Look at the ancient stone bridge at your feet, the smooth stone road, and the high protruding stone on the horse. The bronze bells of the busy caravans and mules and horses of the past seem to appear in front of me, and they have gone away with time. At this time, most of the Huayu Village has been abandoned, and the houses are empty, planting all kinds of seasonal vegetables. At this time, the quaint town can only feel the quiet of the years....

Su Wenjian had little interest in weaving and embroidery, but found that cloth and silk were of high quality, and there was already a centralized industry and sophisticated looms. He nodded secretly, "How can we say that the economy is not good?" and asked: "Mother-in-law, I have been shopping in Xinsu once, compared to Xinsu, our embroidery is very good, and the cloth is also well woven, why don't you expand the scale?"

Hua Yue'e saw that Su Wen was still a kind and enthusiastic young man, and was wondering why the wind review was so bad, listening to his question, she sighed: "Actually, I have only heard of the grand occasion of the year, three hundred years ago, the weavers and embroidery of Huayu Village were famous throughout the Soviet Union. Later, the flower language grassland was occupied by demon beasts, and the trade route was cut off, so there was only a waterway to transport to all parts of Xinsu, which originally had many embroidery women and skilled craftsmen, and the weaving industry was developed. The freight of the things shipped by Huayuzhai is expensive, and it will naturally decline slowly. ”

Well... It seems that the business route is the key, and Su Wen has strengthened his belief. He asked with a smile: "Mother-in-law, I see that there are only some children and old people in this city." Where did this young man go?"

In one sentence, Hua Yue'e asked the old man to lose his composure and become cramped. You Yu hurriedly said: "My lord doesn't know, our men in Xiqu Mountain Country are not only good at raising horses, running boats, but also have a variety of ancestral crafts, the local area is gradually declining, but there are many people who are nostalgic for the countryside and do not want to move away, most of the young and strong men usually take boats to work in various places, and only gradually return when the New Year is approaching." It is normal that there are usually many women, elderly and children in the county. ”

"But I don't see any women either?" Su Wen was puzzled..... When asked like this, Hua Yue'e and You Yi were worried about it, and when they saw that he had exposed his true nature, they didn't dare to speak. Most of the soldiers who came with him were locals, and they were even more afraid that he would harm the township, "Oh, there is a duck in the river that can swim?" "Where is it?" "My lord, my third aunt's cousin's second brother-in-law is in this city, and there is nothing to do, I want to go to a relative." ”...... You Yi also exclaimed: "Oops! I forgot that there was still boiling water on the stove!

In the end, only Su Wen and the three old men were left to talk awkwardly, Hua Yue'e couldn't outrun the young man, so she had to raise her voice and say: "Ah!!Young man, what are you talking about? I'm a little bad at ear when I'm old, you can be louder" Xindao: I can't hear you even if you shout through your throat. Su Wen smiled embarrassedly, is his EQ so low? Which sentence provoked these people?...

It's impossible to chat, Su Wen thanked the three elders, asked the way, and took everyone to say goodbye....

After walking along the river, the small river joins the big river. When I looked up, I saw that I had reached the city gate on the other side of the Xiqu Mountain Country. I saw a magnificent river sweeping past the city wall and stretching to the sky. Looking downstream, the smoke waves are vast, and the blue water and blue sky are colorful. The kilometer-wide stone embankment with steps leading to the bottom of the water is presumably the former wharf. With such a wide wharf, there are only a few small canopy boats at this time, which is inevitably a little sluggish.

Hearing the chirping of river gulls caused everyone to look up at the sky, and several flying cars flew in the distance. The royal Peugeot of the new Su shines brightly on the flying car. Su Wen guessed that it must have been his prisoner who had arrived.

Emperor Su is amazing, he can actually find such a poor country. Zhao Shu's house and outside, left and right wings for a while, couldn't help frowning, and when he walked to the door, he was blocked back by a few dumb soldiers, quite annoyed but helpless, presumably his world is so big. I went back and sat in Su Wen's room, looked at the furnishings of the room, and was even more disappointed. I happened to see a letter on the table, and when I opened it boredly, I looked at the font and the way of writing, but it was a rare pleasure recently, and I laughed. I knew that it was Su Wen, a strange person, who was in charge of guarding her, and the content of the letter was full of unwillingness and helplessness, and he was not satisfied with this place. I couldn't help but laugh when I saw the end, what the hell is this? Su Wen ran away? This guy actually hung up the seal and ran away!!! seeing that this letter is still here, no one must know yet....

Su Wen had already rushed back to the county government as soon as possible, said hello to the county government, and knew that it was indeed the Qin prisoner who had arrived, and when the superintendent saw him coming back, he hurriedly sent a letter over. Su Wen took it and left, looking at the county and the post supervisor stupidly. Is the color center so big?