The water of the Yi River flows slowly southward, flows into Surabaya at Xiapi, and then flows all the way southeast into Huaishui and goes down the Grand Canal.

If you are on the bank of this Surabaya, the clear stream is gentle, the fish jump out of the water from time to time, the world is silent, the willows on both sides of the bank are still clinging, the buckwheat is green, the heart is relaxed and happy, an ink painting scroll, like a paradise on earth.

Despite such a charming scenery and the warm spring sun, people do not feel the brightness of spring, as the river slowly moves southward, the closer to Suqian City, the more unburied corpses on both sides, and barren fertile fields can be seen everywhere.

Suqian, the northernmost part of Jingdong East Road, is adjacent to Huaishui in the south, borders Haizhou in the east, connects with Xuzhou in the north, and borders Suzhou in the west.

It's just that with the war disasters in various places, bandits and bandits, since Suqian was occupied by the puppet Qi, the expropriation was tyrannical, and many people in the fish and meat township have taken refuge in the mountains to escape the catastrophe in this troubled world.

Every time the soldiers and horses of the city rushed out, it would cause a disaster everywhere they went. Whenever these "routs" went out to plunder, the people were terrified, fearing that this disaster would befall them.

If you meet someone who is a little better, give some money and some food, and you can fool the past. If you encounter those tyrannical officers and soldiers, if you don't get it, the woman will be ravaged, the family will be ruined, and the whole family will lose their lives.

But these ruffians sometimes hit nails. When the number of people is small or lonely, there will always be robbery, even when the soldiers are strong and the number of people is overwhelming, encountering strong villagers will also cause a lot of casualties.

Even in such troubled times, the snow in the fields has melted, and on the fields on both sides of Surabaya, the ragged people are still running on the fertile fields they cultivate, weeding and fertilizing, and this year's rations are pinned on these crops.

In this troubled world, as long as you can fill your stomach, no matter how risky it is, it is worth trying, not to mention the things that people have been doing for thousands of years, such as growing grain and cultivating fields.

The people have heard a little about what the battle is like outside. In a big war in Shaanxi, the Jin people lost about 100,000 people, and the people were happy, and the Jin soldiers in Suqian City also followed, and they were no longer as arrogant as in the past.

With the stationing of the Loyal and Righteous Army in Xuzhou and Lianshui Army, there was no crime everywhere they went, cracking down on bandits, opening warehouses to help the people, and the people's enthusiasm for resisting gold was higher.

"When it comes to the stinging festival, the hoe does not stop". Now Huaibei has come to the sting, entering the spring ploughing season, the season does not wait for anyone, a moment is worth a thousand gold, and the people are busy. Ploughing in spring and summer, harvesting in autumn and hiding in winter, no one dares to miss the season.

On a shore east of Surabaya, Zhao Huan was dressed in a short body, and like everyone next to him, he was also working hard to loosen the land, sweat constantly flowing down his forehead, but he was used to it, and he didn't necessarily feel much pain.

After nearly two years of living in the people, he gradually became familiar with life here.

During this period, he wanted to run back to Jiangnan more than once, but one was a military disaster, after all, this is still the territory of Jin Bing; Second, he was always worried about what kind of ending his father and son would end up with after returning to the imperial court.

Can he get a piece of food and clothing? And will others believe that he really thinks so?

If he is under house arrest every day, he is suspicious everywhere, and he will worry about his life at any time, why should he return to Jiangnan?

If he doesn't go back, his youngest son Zhao Jin may be able to live quietly, and his sister-in-law Zhao Chen has now become strong and lively, full of martial arts, and there is no reason to go back.

According to the news in the newspaper, he also knew that his ninth brother Zhao Gou had been named the crown prince. Thinking of the time when Tokyo City was trapped in the first year of Jingkang, this person had self-respecting troops in Hebei and was unable to move forward, Zhao Huan's heart couldn't help but tighten.

After he ascended the throne, he made it difficult for Zhao Gou in every way, and now it is Zhao Gou's turn to enter the East Palace, even if he wants to go back, it is not yet known whether he can return to Lin'an City safely.

When the news of the Great War of Shaanxi and the victory of the Loyal and Righteous Army came, he was also in high spirits. He once wanted to go to find Wang Song, but he was also worried. Even if Wang Song can tolerate himself, there are probably many generals under his command who can't tolerate him.

In such ideological struggles and internal and external difficulties, Zhao Huan and his son had to stay in the "fallen area" of Pseudo-Qi like this. It is precisely because of the rivers here that hundreds of villagers led by Wei Da are brave and fierce, which also makes his father and son temporarily safe and worry-free.

"Zhu Shi, work hard!"

On the shore of Surabaya, Zhao Chen and Wei Sheng, each holding a spear wrapped in the head of a spear, were fiercely stabbing each other. The two of you come and go, and they have a lot of fun. A group of teenage children next to them formed a circle, watching with relish and cheering.

Finally, Zhao Chen was exhausted, stumbled under his feet, and was caught up by Wei Sheng, stabbed him in the chest with a shot, fell out, and sat on the ground.

"Wei Sheng, it's you who won again!"

Zhao Chen shook his head, and Wei Sheng stretched out his hand and pulled him up.

"Zhu Shi, compared to last time, you are already much stronger. If you continue like this, you'll soon be able to catch up with me. ”

Wei Sheng wiped the sweat from his face with a rag and sat on the earthen ridge by the river, his face flushed.

Zhao Chen sat down next to him, and waited until his breath was even, and then he spoke.

"Wei Sheng, with your skills, a few years older, you can go to the army. Always staying in this country, it's a pity to have a talent. ”

Zhao Chen admired it in his heart. This Wei Sheng was a few years younger than him, but he was much older than him in terms of gas. In terms of kung fu in riding and shooting, he can't compare to him. When I grow up in the future, I will definitely be a fierce general.

"Brother Zhu Shi, I have already told my uncle that when the loyal and righteous army comes, I will go to join the army. took refuge under the account of the prince and became a pawn in his army. When the time comes, the two of us will go together. ”

Zhao Chen glanced at his companion in surprise, shook his head and said, "I'm afraid my father won't let me go!"

"Why don't you want that?"

Wei Sheng said strangely: "Don't worry, when the time comes, I will go and tell my uncle, and he will definitely agree."

Zhao Chen smiled, and finally had no words.

Speaking from the heart, he wants to go to Wang Song and make a career. But his father told him not to reveal his identity, otherwise he would be killed. He grew up in the palace since he was a child, and he also knew a little about these intrigues and deceits, so the idea of looking for Wang Song faded.

"We'll talk about it then."

Zhao Chen raised his head and was about to speak, but Wei Sheng next to him suddenly stood up, pointed to the Surabaya River, and shouted loudly.

"Brother Zhu Shi, look, how can there be so many warships?"

Zhao Chen was also stunned, and involuntarily stood up and looked at the river in the distance.

The gong sounded, and the people who were plowing on the shore were in a mess, and they ran into the distance, but the sturdy men among them were all holding knives, guns, bows and arrows, etc., and gathered by the river.

"Wei Sheng, Zhu Shi, children, come back quickly!"

Wei Da was anxious and shouted to the children who stopped by the river to watch.

Zhao Huan was also frightened, and shouted loudly after Wei Da: "Chen'er, come back quickly!"

"Don't run around, all go back with me!"

Wei Sheng picked up the spear on the ground, hung the horn bow around his neck, beckoned the children around him, and was about to leave, but saw Zhao Chen staring at the river, straight in a daze.

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"Zhu Shi, hurry up and leave with me!"

Wei Sheng came up and wanted to pull Zhao Chen away, but found that he raised his arm, pointed to the boat on the river and said, "Wei Sheng, it's the warship of the Loyal and Righteous Army."

Wei Sheng couldn't help but hang his arm

, followed by Zhao Chen, looking towards the river.

I saw hundreds of ships chopping the waves and chopping the waves, and several of them were on the big ships, hunting with military flags, waving in the wind, and the huge characters "Wang" and "Loyal and Righteous Army" were clearly visible on them.

Wei Sheng was overjoyed, ran quickly to the river, and shouted loudly towards the river in the distance.

"Loyal Army, Loyal Army!"

He had seen such ships on the canal several times. Each time, it was because the distance was too far, and there were still pseudo-Qi garrisons on the bank of the river, so they couldn't meet in person. This time, he was of course thrilled to have such a close observation.

The other children also ran to the river together, and together with Wei Sheng, they waved their hands and shouted at the coming warship.

And the people of the field also stopped fleeing, and when they watched, many of them also ran to the shore.

Zhao Chen stood in place, not knowing whether to step forward or retreat.

"Go ahead, this is my Great Song ship after all."

Zhao Huan stood behind his son, looking at the warships on the canal, trying to suppress the fluctuations in his heart.

"Who can recognize you and my father and son like this now? Take a look at the past, and I also know what Wang Song sent troops to do. ”

Zhao Chen was shocked in his heart, and couldn't help blurting out.

"Dad, is it possible that the prince is here for my father and son?"

Zhao Huan shook his head slightly, and said with a smile: "My father and son have died in the canal, and the whole world knows about it, but Wang Song doesn't know it." He sent troops this time, I'm afraid to deal with the pseudo-Qi. ”

Sure enough, seeing a large number of people on the shore, the boats on the canal stopped one after another, and then a ship docked, and a group of dark and sturdy, iron-clad men walked ashore.

"The loyal and righteous army was ordered by Wang Song, the envoy of the Lianghe Xuanfu Army, to defeat the pseudo-Qi, restore the Suqian, Huaiyang Army and other places, and there was no crime everywhere they went, and the people should not worry!"

An ironclad sergeant stepped forward and shouted loudly to the people, his voice loud and shattered the sky.

Immediately afterwards, an ironclad general stepped forward and said loudly: "Fellow villagers, this will be Liang Xing, the commander of the Loyal and Righteous Army, who was ordered by the prince to restore the Huaiyang Army and go north to Yizhou. Don't worry, folks, just rest assured that you can farm and fish, and the loyal and righteous army will never be disturbed. ”

Wei Da stepped forward, hugged his fists and said: "General, we are the righteous people of Suqian, the general is going to attack Suqian, and the villain is willing to send someone to lead the way, I don't know what the general thinks?"

Liang Xing nodded, and said loudly: "Then there are troublesome righteous people."

Wei Da took Wei Sheng, whose face was flushed, and looked at Zhao Chen, hesitating.

Zhao Huan stared at the swarthy artillery on the ship, and the swarthy and chilling sergeants gently patted his son's shoulder.

Zhao Chen comprehended, stepped forward and hugged his fists and said: "Uncle, I am also willing to go to help the loyal and righteous army, please ask my uncle for permission."

None of the soldiers on the ship recognized Zhao Huan, who had a vicissitudes of life and a hat on his head. The ships of the army moved forward, Zhao Huan saw clearly, surrounded by the army, the majestic and majestic, tall and mighty Zhang Heng and Niu Gao, the figures of the two were impressive.

Zhao Huan looked at the distant ship, his son and Wei Sheng were overjoyed, and sighed softly, stunned.

The way back to the south has been unimpeded, but does he dare to go back?

Maybe it's the best choice to settle down in the city of Tokyo, be an ordinary person, and see the city of Tokyo again.

The invincible loyal and righteous army finally burned the war to Shandong. Sooner or later, they will destroy Western Xia, and they may soon have to go north, restore Yanyun, and go straight to Huanglong.

But all this has nothing to do with him anymore.

Once, he also had such an opportunity to be arbitrary, but he himself missed it!