At the end of spring, a friend came from afar, it was Zhang Shiping of Zhongshan.

With the help of the post located in the yi, Su Shuang and Zhang Shi usually exchanged letters. What is said is also mostly a horse matter. I heard that Liu Bei went north to sell horses, and he actually went to Beiping County. Zhang Shiping was ecstatic, so he traveled day and night and rushed to meet him.

In the distance, you can see a series of pavilions slowly rising from a piece of clear water. Waterfowl fly together, pheasants and ducks dance together. It's like a fairyland on earth.

Follow the renovated official road and arrive at Lousang.

The east, west and south of the official road, the three entrances, all have double gatehouses. Not far behind the west que, there is the ancestral hall. Not far behind the east que, is the Lucheng Marquis Mansion. And Lou Sang Nanque, is connected with the house.

Zhongshan County is in the southwest of Zhuo County. Since entering the South Que.

Take a closer look, there is no door. Throw a fit. Looking up at the overhead overhead, Zhang Shiping couldn't help but worry about his friend. Lou Sang is rich and famous. Now there is no way, if there are thieves to attack, what can be done?

With full of suspicion, Zhang Shiping entered the city.

No need to ask for directions. Although the world has been turned upside down, the official road is still there. Just go all the way to the east to reach the Lucheng Hou Mansion.

Heavy buildings and high pavilions, stacked bricks and tiles. The pile is stacked into steps, and the copper is arranged into nails. In addition to the magnificence and strict barriers, there is also a novelty. I saw a plaque hanging on the lintel. It is the handwriting of the teacher Lu Zhi: the Marquis of Lucheng.

The 'flat book' that was supposed to be used to make announcements was actually used here. Liu Bei is really eclectic.

Then he turned over and dismounted. Tie up the horses, tidy up the clothes, and hand the name card to the guard in front of the door. Not long after, Su Shuang rushed out of the door. I couldn't help but say that this pulled Zhang Shiping back to the west.

Follow the market next to the bridge and head upstream to Qingxi.

"Where are you taking me?" Walking through the lively bazaar, Zhang Shiping, whose eyes were not enough at all, finally remembered to ask.

"Go to the horse farm." Su Shuang replied.

"The young prince has built a new horse farm?" Zhang Shiping asked in surprise.

"Yes, yes." Su Shuangtou replied without replying: "A month ago, Liu Bei returned more than 200 good horses from the north, and more than 1,000 horses (jì) were brought by the Wuhuan father. The turks were stationed in the middle school yard of the city, and the Wuhuan Yi was in the middle of the building, so they camped in the depths of the wild forest......"

"I see." Zhang Shiping understood. It's not just the war horses that dare to love Liu Bei who came back!

Shaojun Houfu Su Shuang, who doesn't know. Greetings along the way. Everyone has a smile. Zhang Shiping only then remembered that it seemed that Su Shuang still called the young prince - Liu Bei?

Calling him by his name like this is not something that can be done without intimacy!

Passing under the high-rise building called the tower crane, walking not far away, it will go out of the port. At the foot of the bluestone embankment, one side is the clear stream white wave, and the other side is the emerald green seedling field. Walking another section, into the eye is a beautiful 'several' word river bay. The 100 acres of Qingxi Valley under the Pi Canal is the fertile land of Liu Bei's family.

Further west along the bluestone embankment is the edge of the wild forest.

The wild forest was cut in two by Qingxi. There is a clear dividing line between the paddy fields and wild forests on both sides of Cheongyek. The ridge is the ridge of the tree. The lush wild forest is like a natural barrier, protecting the west wing of Lousang.

The forest has a dense water network and many wetlands. According to the third uncle, in addition to Qingxi, there are several criss-crossing streams hiding in the forest.

Very good.

Ordinary thieves can't cross this wild forest at all.

This stone embankment built along the clear stream is the only passage. The stone embankment disappeared into the edge of the wild forest. Instead, it turned into a gravel road. The road also breaks away from the river bank and goes straight into the forest. Most of the trees on the road were cut down. Occasionally, a few tree stumps remain, which are also inscribed with markings. Someone will probably remove it soon.

The air in the forest is fresh, and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. The residual ice on the twigs is still hanging. Inhale cool air, nasal chills. Zhang Shiping couldn't help but let out a big sneeze.

"Who!" A thunderclap sounded overhead. Shengsheng shocked Zhang Shiping.

There was a nest between the branches of a large tree on the side of the road!

"Nest dwelling" refers to the ancient ancestors who used branches to live on trees, or the bottom floor and the upper layer to live. It is named because it resembles a bird nesting.

It is roughly the predecessor of the dry-stilt house. There are also records of nest dwelling in the literature. For example, "Han Feizi Five Worms": "In the ancient world, the people were few and the animals were numerous, and the people were not better than the birds, beasts, insects and snakes. "Mencius Teng Wengong": "The lower one is the nest, and the upper one is the camp." "Zhuangzi Thief": "The ancients had many birds and beasts but few people, so everyone nested to avoid them. ”

Etcetera.

And this nest house, built next to the gravel road in the forest, is obviously used for security. It is quite similar to the watchtower in the mulberry of the building.

Su Shuang smiled and beckoned: "It's me." This is an old friend of Zhongshan, and he is here to find Liu Bei! ”

"It's Su Shuang." Behind the solid wooden female wall, a middle-aged bearded man with a long beard leaned out: "The young prince is in the middle of the bar, you go by yourself!" ”

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Zhang Shiping would never have imagined that the official dialect of Youzhou would come from the mouth of Hu Ren. Then he woke up. This is the Wuhuan people who returned to the south with Liu Bei.

"Okay." Su Shuangchong beckoned to Hu Ren and pulled Zhang Shiping to continue walking.

There are also quite a few nests along the way. The Wuhuan people who hide on it are all good at shooting. 'Nest Lookout' is naturally Liu Bei's new design.

The gravel forest road that parted ways was finally reunited with Qingxi.

A brand new covered bridge spans the stream. And there is also a high enough passageway. The bridge is also manned. Seeing that it was Su Shuang, he raised the bridge gate and let the two enter.

On the other side of the river is a city made of solid wood and rammed earth!

Su Shuang said with a smile: "Liu Bei said that it is necessary to clad in bricks." ”

After crossing the river and standing under the city, Zhang Shiping saw the inscription on the door: Xilinyi.

Looking around at the wall deep into the dense forest, Zhang Shiping couldn't help but say: "I'm afraid it's not much narrower than Lousangyi." ”

However, they cut down trees to build fortifications and build docks on flat ground to defend themselves......

Is it really okay?

No problem.

The family built a fort to defend itself, and it became a trend. He lacks Liu Bei.

Besides, this dynasty has divided and tendered Wuhuan many times, how can it use swords and soldiers in vain.

As long as this Wuhuan operates in accordance with the law and does not have disputes, it will be safe. Besides, if Wuhuan really fights with a sword, it will be Lou Sangyi who is in trouble. The young prince and marquis suffered by himself, how could he complain about others!

Therefore, the officials and people of Zhuo County do not have to worry about trouble.

Entering the city, Zhang Shiping couldn't help but smile. In this forest and grassland enclosed by the wall, there are scattered large and small Wuhuan tents. There are no other buildings other than the racecourse being built. I guess most of the labor was spent building the wall.

Liu Bei and his entourage were standing in the horse farm that had just been built.

Su Shuang recognized it at a glance, and shouted: "Liu Bei - Liu Bei - and see who is coming!" ”

The crowd turned back.

The young gentleman in the crowd, holding a pergola with his hands, also looked this way.

This is no longer the case. Liu Beigui was the Pavilion Marquis, and Zhang Shiping was afraid of annoying his old friend, so he hurriedly went to pull Su Shuang's sleeves. He said urgently: "Shh...... Silence! ”

Looking up again eagerly, he saw Liu Bei smiling and waving: "But Brother Zhongshan Shiping?" ”

"Exactly! Precisely! Just ......" The scene when Liu Bei sent him home came to mind, as if it was yesterday. Zhang Shiping was clumsy for a while.