Chapter 231: On Luliang Mountain (I)
In the middle of February, there has been a little spring under Luliang Mountain, the tender green grass stems poke out of a piece of withered yellow, swaying in the wind with a small meaning, exploring the traces of spring, feeling the breath of spring, the cold winter has gradually gone away, the footsteps of spring are approaching step by step, after a night, among the withered yellow all over the ground, there will be countless green, indicating that it is another year of spring.
Compared with the spring color under the mountain is approaching, Luliang Mountain, but still covered with snow, a winter of snow accumulation, whether it is a stone beam or a big tree, is still covered with a thick layer of white cotton wool, not as soft as in early winter, but has become a hard shell, a large piece of snow shell is corroded by the sun out of a small hole, along the small hole, the crystal water droplets are falling on the snow below, the flat snow surface smashed out of a small nest.
On the edge of the boulder, on the branches of the big tree, the ice cubes emit brilliant light, reflecting each other, in the mountains, in the forest, creating a colorful illusion, but the end is beginning to melt, dripping water balls are like bead curtains, continuous. The whole mountain is a roaring rain, the sun is shining in the sky, but the forest is like a curtain of beads, a rare beauty.
The ice and snow are melting, and the roads in the mountains are very unbearable, especially when there are many people, it is even more muddy and difficult to walk, and the rotten leaves that have been buried for a winter finally see the light of day.
The danger of Lu Liang is not only that it stretches for hundreds of miles, lying between Yuyang and Hejian County, but also lies in his tall and steep, winding mountain sheep intestine path, nine bends and eighteen bends, although only one step away, but the heel of the former person seems to be hanging above the head of the latter person, and the person walking in front of him, the mud kicked up, will often fall on the top of the head of the latter person. From time to time, the gravel fell and smashed into the mud, making a dull sound.
At this time, even the best hunters don't want to walk on such a path.
But at this moment, in the sun, among the raining droplets, in the mud, there was a team of dozens of people hobbling among them.
"In this life, I don't want to set foot in this damn Luliang Mountain again." In the middle of the team, a young man in his twenties was cursing loudly, the original luxurious clothes were no longer visible at this time, the spots were full of black stains, and the saber inlaid with gold and jade at his waist was used as a crutch at this time, poked into the mud without pity, in order to stabilize his body, and his face was very depressed when he looked at the seemingly endless road ahead.
"Childe, it's almost there!" An older man, dressed like an old pedant, with his hands on his knees, panting, his face pale, obviously more difficult than this young man, still opened his mouth to persuade. Behind him, a stout guard put his hand around his waist, and if it weren't for that, he would have been powerless to go on.
"Mr. Jiang, just a bandit, even if he had some background before, but when is it now, it is still worth going to Luliang Mountain in person, and my father doesn't know what he thinks? Isn't that hell going to punish me?" The young man's tone was full of anger.
"Childe, Feng Fayong is not an ordinary bandit, now is a good time for us to use him to recruit him, not to mention, this matter, they have to do it, the county guard asked you to come, it is to show the sincerity of the adult, if you change someone, Feng may not agree." The old pedant smiled bitterly, and after a pause, his wheezing voice finally calmed down. Childe endured it, worked harder, and it was done, we can rest in Feng's cottage for a few more days, and when the snow melts, it's not too late to go down the mountain."
"Who is impatient to stay in his bandit den longer!" The young man sneered at the corner of his mouth, "A bunch of earth rats, it's disgusting to look at."
The corners of the old school's mouth showed a wry smile, I don't know how to answer, this young man is the only son of Jiang Dawei, the county guard of Yuyang County, he is extremely intelligent, able to write and martial arts, but it is a pity that Jiang Dawei is such a son, he looks extremely expensive, and the brocade clothes and jade food are fine, but he can't bear half of the hardship, how can he become an atmosphere if he goes on like this? As Jiang Dawei's valued guest, he was assigned to Gongzi as a teacher since he was a child, although Jiang Jiaquan was old, he still had to drag his heavy legs and climb Luliang Mountain with Gongzi.
The county guard Jiang Dawei is only over forty years old this year, it is the prime of life, although the wife died of illness two years ago has not been renewed, but this must be a sure thing, but the county guard is looking for a suitable time, a suitable family, to the county guard this position, marriage is only related to politics, like it or not, it is not worth mentioning at all, although there are a few concubines in the house, but in the past two years, there has been no birth of a son and a half daughter for the county guard, but Jiang Jiaquan has let go of a lot of heart, the son's mother died, There is no support in the backyard, if Jiang Junshou continues to have a wife and a child in the future, then the situation will be very different, even if the county guard can only live to be sixty years old, then the newborn son will also be an adult! What worries Jiang Jiaquan even more is that he faintly heard a rumor that Lord County Shou intends to marry the new Minister of State Ye Tiannan and ask to marry Ye Tiannan's daughter Ye Jing'er as a continuation, which is not good news. It's a pity, if the county guard asks for Ye Jing'er for his son, it will be the best.
I don't know what the county keeper thinks, maybe he thinks it would be more direct for him to marry.
"Mr. Jiang, take a break, rest for a while, I see that you can't walk anymore, if you are tired, it will not be good if you are tired!" Jiang Xinliang thumped his legs and said. It's not far away anyway, take a break, and you'll always be able to walk to the dead rat's nest today."
"Then take a break!" Jiang Jiaquan nodded, and it could be seen that the son really couldn't walk.
Hearing the conversation between the two, a guard immediately spread a thick felt blanket into the snow on the side of the road, which is all good fur, waterproof and frostproof.
Jiang Xinliang sat down, stretched his legs, and groaned in satisfaction. Pity my legs, they're falling apart."
Jiang Jiaquan sat down slowly, looking at Jiang Xinliang with a sideways face, "Son, if you want to achieve great things, you must ....... first"
"Yes, Mr. Jiang, you don't have to say it, I know what you want to say, it is nothing more than that you must first work your muscles and bones, work hard your mind, and empty your body, I understand, I understand!" Jiang Xinliang interrupted Jiang Jiaquan's words.
"Childe, it's not that the old man has a broken mouth, but you are not small now, it's time to start planning for yourself, Lord County Shou is in his prime, and it is certain that I have heard some rum.......ors" Jiang Jiaquan glanced at the guards around him, all of whom were Jiang Xinliang's henchmen and attendants, but he still lowered his voice and said.
"I know the way!" Hearing this topic, Jiang Xinliang's face suddenly became gloomy. My father's request to marry that Ye Jing'er, although the house is hiding it from me, I can always hear some news. This matter, hum, I'm afraid that it's not so bento, I heard that Ye Jing'er has a very strong temperament."
Speaking of this, Jiang Xinliang suddenly laughed, "Mr. Jiang, you should have also heard the sentence that when my long hair reaches to my waist, you will marry me, okay?"
"Yes, yes, but do you twist your arms over your thighs?" Jiang Jiaquan's face was still cloudy, "What are we going to do this time?" Isn't it here to eliminate future troubles?"
"Mr. Jiang, you must know that this is not good for me, why do I have to do my best like this?" Jiang Xinliang looked at Jiang Jiaquan, "Wouldn't it be better to let that Gao Yuan live?" In this way, Ye Jing'er has a thought, and she will not agree to her father."
"Childe, how can things be so cheap?" Jiang Jiaquan shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Gao Yuan is here this time, death is dead, if he doesn't die here, he will die in other places, in short, he can't live. Childe thinks about it, the prime minister wants his life, and the county guard wants his life, but I'm afraid that even the captain will think about him by the way, a small county lieutenant, can he survive on such a big battlefield? Since you always have to die, it is better to die in our hands, and it can be regarded as a good job and a meritorious achievement, Childe, you have to think about it, why would the county guard send you over to do this? Childe hasn't done anything bad before?"
"Father is testing my attitude?" Jiang Xinliang was shocked, his eyes were full of disbelief, "Mr. Jiang, don't be alarmist, that's my father, I am his only son, a family, blood is thicker than water, what is there to tempt?"
Jiang Jiaquan smiled, "Childe, when you don't have anything to do, read more history books, and go to amusement less with those sewing children, Childe, the father-son relationship between you and the county guard is very different from the blood kinship of ordinary people's families. Now that you're an only child, don't forget, the county keeper is only in his early forties!"
Jiang Xinliang's face slowly became gloomy.
"Therefore, this errand must not only be done, but also done beautifully, and the result is high and far-reaching, and it can be regarded as a satisfactory answer to the county guard, not only showing his intentions, but also proving his ability, Childe, you must participate more in the political and military affairs of the county in the future, and you must not leave everything alone as before, many things, you can't fight for it!" Jiang Jiaquan spoke earnestly and authentically.
"Taught, sir, I see what you mean." Jiang Xinliang nodded again and again.
"This Feng Fayong, with the background of Zhao Guo behind him, recovered him, not only to get a strong general, but also to have a way to communicate with Zhao State, but Childe, whether to make him loyal to you or to the county guard, it depends on you." Looking at this time, Jiang Xinliang really listened to his words, Jiang Jiaquan was very happy, and the pain in his body seemed to be alleviated a lot, he knew in his heart that his own wealth, his family's wealth, was actually tied to Jiang Xinliang's body.
Jiang Xinliang took a deep breath and stood up, "Sir, you're okay, if it's okay, let's go!"
"Okay, why not?" Jiang Jiaquan supported the ground with both hands and reluctantly stood up, "Childe, let's go." (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point (biquge.info) to vote for recommendation and monthly pass. Your support is my biggest motivation ......)