Taking care of Liu Zhuang and the girl Liu Le's physical endurance, the way back to Huzhong was relatively slow, and on the sixth day, Xin Er led them to the oasis by the pig field. There was such a big lake in the desert, Liu Le was surprised.

Among the He cadres, the traces left by the burning and looting of the Chilou Dan Department still exist. Liu Zhuang asked, Xin Er didn't want to scare Liu Le, and said a few words lightly. Following Linghu Feng to do the big thing of capturing the bald Lian Chi slave at night, Xin Er and others are now very well-known in Huzhong, and most of the Hu people know him, and when they see him coming back, they will report to Linghu Feng if they have the one who welcomes him.

When Linghu Feng heard the news, he was overjoyed and personally greeted him.

His joy came from the heart. Xin Er, Cao Fei, and Fu Qiao were ordered to go out, and only Jia Zhen was left with him around, not to mention that Jia Zhen was gloomy all day long, and he couldn't make a party do things, even if he could use him to do things, in addition to his wife and children, he was the only two Tang people, and there was no one with a strong heart, even if he was as bold as him and boasted of his extraordinary skills, he would inevitably be weak.

His relationship with the father and son of the red slave and He Changxing, as the so-called hemp rod to beat the wolf at both ends, who knows when He Changxing, the red slave and Jueqian will reach a reconciliation and turn their faces and cut him off? Don't worry about it.

"Agua! You're back. "Far away, Ling Hu Feng stretched out his hand, quickly greeted Xin Er, grabbed his arm, and said with a smile, "The ancients said 'three autumns a day', I am not deceiving!" Oh, I can't sleep well these days you've been gone. It's Lao Cao and you who are fucking in my dreams! Seeing Liu Zhuang and Liu Le, his eyes wandered around Liu Le a few times, and asked, "Who are these two?" ”

"After the minister arrived near the left of the royal capital, there was no place to stay at night, and it was this Liu Weng who stayed with me. This is his granddaughter. His grandparents and grandchildren lived alone in the fields, and their lives were sad, and when the minister came back, he took them with him and acted as servants. Xin Er said to Liu Zhuang's ancestors and grandchildren, "This is my lord, you two salute to see you." ”

Originally, Xin Er regarded Liu Zhuang as a friend, but now there is a difference between respect and inferiority, the boundary between the scholar and the people is clear, the size of the Xin family is a scholar family, if he treats Liu Zhuang as a friend, it will only cause others to be surprised and puzzled, so he simply explained to Ling Hufeng.

Linghu Feng withdrew his gaze that fell on Liu Le, nodded indiscriminately, and said to the ancestors and grandchildren who bowed down, "Get up." He pulled Xin Er to the big account not far away, and asked as he walked, "Is the thing done?" ”

Xin Er replied, "It looks like it's done." ”

"What do you call it look?"

When he arrived in the tent, Xin Er told Guo Yi in detail about what happened to him, and then talked about his doubts.

Linghu Feng scratched his beard, tilted his head and pondered, and said, "It's a little suspicious." This god, when I met him in the past, he pretended to be a ghost and was full of ahura,...... Or Alahu? ”

"Ahula."

"Yes, Ahura, what other horses."

"Ahuramazda, the name of their god."

Linghu Feng clapped his hands and praised: "You go to the royal capital, but you can understand them." …… I don't understand, what good gods, what evil gods, messy. At that time, I was not interested in listening to him talk about these nonsense, it was all perfunctory, and now he reacts like this, but I am really not sure what he is thinking. That's it, when the time comes, I will send someone to try this god, and I will know the truth and the truth. He said in his heart, "The dog cub sits and enjoys the success, and he has never even been a king, that is, there is no internal response, but there are more dead soldiers, and Lao Tzu will capture Guyin!" ”

The king of Dingxi, Linghu Yong, did not fight. Linghu Feng fought in the east and west, fought friction battles with the Qin State in the east, led the army to plunder the small country of Ranxing in the southeast, and suppressed the rebellion of the Yi people in Longxi, and had great military experience.

Xin Er responded: "Yes." He asked, "Do you have any news from Captain Cao and Dr. Fu?" ”

"Lao Fu is far away, Lao Cao has a lot of people to see, and it is estimated that it will be the end of the month or next month when he comes back."

"Is there any change between the father and son of the red slave?"

Ling Hu Feng couldn't show his anger in the past few days, and said nonchalantly: "What waves can you turn over when you get a captured old dog?" Honestly stay in the tent. He couldn't even get out of the tent without my orders! As for Bald Lian Jueqian, the little puppy, who bared his teeth at me earlier, is now obedient. ”

In the section of the red slave, Xin Er believed it, and in the section of Jueqian, he was a little suspicious that he was bragging, so he believed it and said: "In this way, the minister will rest assured." "I wanted to ask Jia Zhen again, but I couldn't ask.

Linghu Feng snorted outside and asked, "Did you bring it?" ”

A person outside the tent replied in a stiff Tang language: "Brought." ”

Linghu Feng said to Xin Er: "You have suffered a lot with me in the past two months, wait for me to return to the royal capital, ascend to the throne, high-ranking officials are rewarded, Tianke slaves, one will not be missing you." And the next will be done, make do with it first. ”

Xin Er didn't know what he was talking about, and responded: "It is the duty of a minor minister to be loyal to the Lord, so why ask for a reward!" ”

Linghu said in his heart: "Fu Qiao's old thing, born early!" Lao Cao, a dwarf winter melon, couldn't hold his breath, and when he encountered some difficulties, he screamed and hung his head; Jia Zhen saw that the sky was gloomy, and I didn't bother to pay attention to him; Only Agua is loyal, resourceful, steady and reliable, and effective. The more I looked at Xin'er, the more pleasing it was to the eye, and I was very satisfied with my own intentions, and thought, "I only saw loyal ministers in danger!" It was decided again, "I was deceived by the villain before, I didn't know the good talent, I didn't pay enough attention to him, and I made a big mistake, and I will make great compensation in the future!" ”

Linghu Feng said affectionately: "If you come and go for more than ten days, you must be tired, don't talk about it today, you go back to the account and rest." ”

Xin Er was really not used to his deep style, and said in his heart: "The last time he was considerate, he intended to use Cao Fei to test his uncle, why is he being attentive again now?" Anxious, he replied, "Obey the Lord's decree." ”

Out of the tent, Xin Er saw four Hu people and slaves standing outside, three men and one woman.

There is a small rate of the Chilou Danbu standing next to the slave maid, Xin Er knows, called Bal Lianfan, and is one of the two rebellious cronies of the Nu Lian Chinu. Bald Lian Fan groveled, smiled and said, "My lord, please look, are you still satisfied?" ”

Xin Er understood the meaning of Linghu Feng's "and the next general", and it must be these Hu slaves and maids.

The slaves and maids lowered their eyebrows and lowered their eyes, and looked deferential, all three men were in the prime of life, and the women were in their twenties.

Bald Lian Fan opened the men's mouths, showed Xin Er's teeth, struck with a small stick, and said, "The villain has carefully selected!" Look at this tooth, it's very strong! They can understand Tang dialect and ensure that they are strong! Not sick at all. ”

After inspecting the men, Bald Lian Fan lifted the woman's robe, revealing her body, and said, "This cheap slave is a little older, and he is in good shape; There are also thirteen or fourteen, but they don't know how to speak. Looking at Xin Er's expression, he said cautiously, "If the adults are not satisfied, the villains will choose two from the tribe." "If you are chosen by the tribe, you are not a slave, but a member of the tribe.

The weather was cold, and goosebumps instantly appeared on the woman's exposed skin, and she shivered incessantly, but she didn't dare to move, and let her robe be lifted.

Xin Er frowned and said, "Okay." ”

Bald Lianfan hurriedly let go and said, "Yes, yes." He said to the woman, "Your Excellency is merciful, you are lucky, you will be well served!" Knowing that Xin Er was Linghu Feng's favorite general, he stammered and said, "The grade is a little older, and he is very obedient!" Adults, please try it first,......。 ”

Xin Er interrupted him and asked, "What about my two servants?" ”

"Just now Madame sent someone to summon them away."

"You come with me."

Coming to the edge of the aristocratic tent, Xin Er found a flat and suitable place, instructed Bal Lianfan, and said, "Build me a tent here." After a pause, he said in his heart, "Xiaoxiao has fourteen or fifteen years, and there is no way to do it when he was in the hut, but now it is not good to still live with Liu Weng." Changed his mind and said, "Build two tents." Use thick felt, and be sure to keep warm. The living room is fully equipped, and a few robes and hakama boots for adults and teenage girls are prepared. Then he said to the three men, "From this to-night onwards, you will send here every day the best lamb of your choice, and you will also send here every day bread, cheese, and mare's milk wine; Grains and vegetables are indispensable. ”

Ignoring Bald Lianfan's endless slapping on the back, praising him for his "kindness", Xin Er finished explaining, and said to the Huren slaves: "Go back, come here tomorrow to listen to the orders of an old man surnamed Liu." ”

The three men replied, "Yes." "Bow down and leave.

The woman didn't leave. Xin Er knew that her responsibility was to serve on a daily basis, so she took her back to the tent.

Seeing Liu Zhuang outside the tent, Xin Er asked, "Why is the old man here alone?" ”

Liu Zhuang rubbed his hands and replied, "Madame and Xiaoxiao talked, and I came out." ”

Although Zuo's clothes were bearded and he didn't dress up much, he had a beautiful temperament, and Liu Zhuang accompanied him for a while and then resigned.

"I have asked someone to set up a tent for the old man, you come and sit in my tent for a while."

The tent was uninhabited for many days, and dust accumulated on the blankets, couches, and desks. Xin Er had already asked the woman's name, her name was Ugly, she took water and towels, and cleaned them diligently.

changed the more casual sitting with Xin Er before, although Xin Er repeatedly gave up his seat, Liu Zhuang resolutely refused to listen at this time, and only stood with his hands down to respond respectfully. If the previous impression of Xin Er was just a chaotic party that saved them, now that he has seen the prestige of Xin Er and Linghu Feng in Hubu, and although Xin Er didn't say it, he has already guessed that Linghu Feng must be the leader of the anti-party "Fu Ping Gong", so he honestly shared most of his life, and involuntarily began to continue to follow his father's teachings.

Xin Er had no choice but to give up, knowing that Liu Zhuang had never been to Hubu, so he briefly introduced him to the situation in the ministry.

The tent was set up quickly, and after just over an hour, Bal Lian Fan came to Xin Er's tent to report: "My lord, it's set up." ”

I don't know what Zuo is talking to Liu Le, so far Liu Le still hasn't come out. Liu Zhuang was timid to call, and Xin Er went to Zuo's tent and said, "Madam, set up the tent for the little ministers and servants." "Call Liu Le," Xiaoxiao, don't disturb Madame, come out quickly." ”

Soon, the tent opened, and Zuo's figure appeared in front of him, with willow eyebrows and cherry lips, tall and plump, and black jewel-like pupils that instantly fell eagerly on Xin Er's body. The Hule brothers and sisters ran out quickly, and Liu Le followed.

Ling Hule shouted: "She said that she is also called Le!" And said that you gave her a name. Agua, is that the name you gave her? As usual, he rushed up and hugged Xin Er's thighs, looked up and shouted, "Did you remember me when you named her?" ”

Xin Er stretched out the hand behind his back and said to Ling Hule: "Childe, look at what the minister bought for you." ”

In each of his hands he held a wooden block more than three inches long, three inches wide, wide in front and pointed in the back, shaped like a walk. The name of this object is soil, and it is a kind of toy for children. When playing, put a piece of soil on the ground, and the child stands thirty or forty steps away, and hits it with the soil in his hand, and if it hits, he wins. Xin Er saw a child playing in the oasis, so he bought it and gave it to Linghule.

Ling Hule shouted and said, "Soil! He snatched the two soils, held them in his arms, turned around twice in place, showed off to his sister, showed Zuo, and said, "Mother, you can play with me!" ”

Ling Huwan pouted and looked at it enviously. Xin Er beckoned Ah Chou to come over, took the silk rope she was holding in her hand, and said to Ling Huwan: "Do you know how to jump rope?" Ling Huwan replied in a milky voice: "Yes!" I danced well. ”

Xin Er smiled and gave her the silk rope. Ling Huwan was so excited that she jumped to the side, shouting "Gao Mo", and was about to shake up and jump. She was young, and Zuo hurriedly came to her side to take care of her.

Seeing the happy appearance of the two children, Zuo was also very happy, and thought: "When I go to such a dangerous place as the royal capital, Ah Gua still remembers to buy toys for the children." He happily said to Xin Er, "Agua, thank you." ”

Liu Le stood behind Xin Er.

Zuo asked, "She said you saved her and her grandfather?" ”

"Thanks to the smooth handling of things, we can save them in time."

Zuo thought softly: "Le'er was also saved by him desperately. Agua is really kind-hearted, only thinking about others and not thinking about himself. Seeing him come back safely, more than ten days of worry was finally put down.

Taking Liu Zhuang's ancestors and grandchildren to the tent for them, Xin Er asked Liu Le: "What did Madam say to you?" It's been a long time. ”

"I didn't say anything, I just asked my grandfather and I how we met the general, what the general did, and what we encountered on the way to Huzhong."

Xin Er smiled: "I'm not a general. ”

"Huh? Isn't it? ”

Liu Zhuang reprimanded Liu Le with a straight face and said, "Call everyone! What I don't have mine, how can I talk to everyone like this! ”

Everyone, it is the name of the subordinate to the master. The subordinate is very disrespectful to the master who calls himself "I". Liu Le didn't know why his grandfather suddenly became stern, and thought, "When you are on the road, aren't you always me, me, and mine." He lowered his head, pinched the corner of his clothes and did not speak.

Xin Yi smiled and said to Liu Le: "Calling is calling, calling is also calling, calling is nothing more than a name." Don't listen to your grandfather, call me whatever you want. Said to Liu Zhuang, "Why should the old man be reprimanded? Xin Dao, "Although she has suffered a lot, her little temperament is not dark, maybe it's because Liu Weng loves her on weekdays, or because of her nature." ”

After coming to this world, he fled and had little time to breathe, and the object of his dealings was either as vicious as Ling Hufeng, as cunning as a red slave, or Cao Fei and Fu Qiao who were separated by a layer, or Jia Zhen, who always revealed his ugly side, although he could get some gentle comfort from Zuo, but after he recovered from his injury, he could no longer chat with her often; Liu Le's simplicity is like a spring in the desert, sweet and lovely, Xin Er likes it very much, and does not want Liu Zhuang to interfere with her growth.

Xin Er has not yet realized that his tolerance and liking for Liu Le, and his meticulous care for Liu Zhuang's ancestors and grandchildren, are not only because of sympathy for their suffering, nor only because of the innocence of Liu Le's character.

The more important reason is that these ancestors and grandchildren were rescued by his own hands, and if it is the first emotional bond he has with this life, this life is no longer just a stranger to him; By saving them, he also felt for the first time that he was not just a passerby, but flesh and blood, useful, and that he could do more, more valuable and meaningful things in addition to his instinctive survival.

Liu Zhuang sighed.

Xin Er's attitude towards his grandparents and grandchildren is the same as before, eliminating some of his "rebellion" and uneasiness in a strange environment.

Xin Er inspected the next two tents, as he ordered, the materials were heavy, all the materials were complete, the ground was covered with blankets, and there was a brazier in the corner of the tent, which was not satisfactory.

He said to Liu Zhuang: "I have asked someone to bring you meat and vegetables in the evening." If you don't know how to grill the lamb, ask the people who deliver it to help you, and they will listen to you later. Walking in the desert for a few days, the old man has strong bones, maybe not too tired, the little has not yet grown up, I am afraid that I can't bear it, you two rest first. I'll come to you tomorrow when I'm free. ”

"It's a bad villain, how dare you ask everyone to come, the villain will come to everyone's tent tomorrow morning to listen."

Xin Er didn't get a few steps out of the account, that is, he heard Liu Zhuang educate Liu Le hard, knowing that his concept of being noble and cheap is deep-rooted, and he can still sit on the opposite side yesterday, and he can only face the master and servant in the future, and said in his heart: "The world is like this, let it be natural." ”