The green mountains and forests exude the fragrance of fresh grass leaves, because a rainstorm a few days ago has made the trees freshly washed, revealing a delicate and dripping green nature, which is intoxicating.

A fat hare was greedily gnawing on the tender green grass, and suddenly its ears were erected, and it stopped eating, and then, as if it was greatly frightened, it jumped out without a trace.

A crisp birdsong came from a long patch of grass not far away, and then the grass rolled nearby, as if a large meadow had come to life, and it was extremely strange to gather towards the grass that was chirping.

A palm suddenly stretched out from the grass, and a series of sign words were spoken, and the grass immediately returned to calm, and only a thin wave of grass continued to slowly swell towards the place where the palm was sticking out.

Gao Feng was covered with camouflaged grass, he crawled to Nanying's side, and whispered in his ear: "It has been confirmed, except for those few huts in the valley in front, there is no suspicious movement nearby!" ”

"Yes!" Nanying slowly put away the monocular, "What do you think about this?" ”

"Very suspicious!" Gao Feng said with a serious expression: "Chun Yuqiong once said that this mountain stretches for dozens of miles, how can it be inhabited? Will there be fraud? ”

"I have to say, you're sometimes more nervous than me!" Nanying couldn't help but laugh and said, "It's normal for mountain people to live in the mountains to avoid war and tax service!" And fraud? Do you think it is possible for the enemy to rush ahead of us and calmly build a few huts? ”

"This? It seems to be true! Gao Feng said embarrassedly: "It seems that I am too suspicious!" So what did the chief mean when he asked me what I thought about it? ”

"Be smart!" Nanying's fingers went all the way to the tip of his nose: "I'm asking you, how should we go about visiting?" It's a good idea to inquire about the path out of the mountain, although our direction has been straight to the west, but from the mouths of the mountain people, you may be able to find some shortcuts! ”

"I see!" Gao Feng nodded and said: "Then the subordinates suggest that it is best to travel lightly and not show up as an official or soldier." These people live in the mountains, they must not like to be disturbed, and they will have a sense of disgust for the officers and soldiers! ”

"That's what you kid is talking about!" Nan Ying patted him lightly on the shoulder: "Go, find Chun Yuqiong!" He has a local accent, so it's easier to win the favor of the other party! ”

"And!" He thought for a while and said, "It is indispensable to guard against people, and order all the rangers in the vicinity to surreptitiously surround those huts!" ”

A circle of bamboo hedges encloses the thatched hut in the middle, and the vines under a jujube tree in front of the house are scattered, planting gourds, cucumbers and other vegetables, and behind the thatched hut grows a large piece of buckwheat with red stems and green leaves, which has bloomed with small white flowers densely and dottedly, and the growth is gratifying. In the distance, a thin waterfall hangs straight down, gathering into a clear pool.

Nan Ying nodded to Chun Yuqiong and Gao Feng, and said softly: "It seems that the master has been living here for a while, and there is no problem with safety!" ”

Gao Feng saw the light in his eyes, and sighed: "This is really a quiet place, it seems to be our ......"

When he saw Nan Ying's sharp gaze, he realized that there was still an outsider like Chun Yuqiong beside him, and he couldn't help coughing dryly: "I'll call the door!" ”

When he came to the outside of the bamboo fence, he coughed heavily again before he shouted: "People passing by have the liberty to visit, dare to ask if anyone is at home?" ”

He shouted three times in a row, and then he heard the wooden door of the hut creak open, and a young man with clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes came out, he was about fourteen or fifteen years old, but his immature face had a pair of clear and deep eyes, showing a sophistication that people dare not despise.

He glanced sideways at Gao Feng, then at Nan Ying and Chun Yuqiong behind him, and suddenly sneered and said, "Since a few guests also know that they are taking the liberty to visit, please go back!" Please forgive me for being rude! ”

As he spoke, he turned around and was about to enter.

The three of them were stunned and at a loss. When they saw that the young man was well-groomed, they all had a good impression, but they didn't expect this man to be so unreasonable that he wanted to close the door and thank the guests.

"Don't be rude!" Suddenly, a flat, slightly magnetic voice came from inside the room, "Please let them in!" It's been a long time since we've seen a guest here! ”

"But big brother, these people are too suspicious!" The young man was unconvinced: "Maybe there are some bad intentions!" ”

The three of Nanying looked at each other and smiled bitterly, daring to be recognized by this young man as a villain.

"You're worrying too much!" The voice said lightly: "I don't have anything in this room, how can it attract people to covet and peep?" Keeping people out is the way to lose hospitality! ”

"That's it! All right! The young man said stupidly: "Anyway, you always do the good guy, and I only do the wicked guy!" ”

He turned sideways and stepped out of the door, making a gesture to the Southern Eagles and the others to invite them in.

Nan Ying and the others hurriedly thanked them and walked to the room.

Gao Feng smiled as he passed by him: "This little brother, you can see that several of us are also well-dressed, how can we be suspicious people?" ”

The boy rolled his eyes and said, "You treat me as a fool!" It's suspicious because you're dressed too neatly! It had rained heavily in the mountains a few days ago, and the ground was still a little muddy, so if you were really passing, what was going on? ”

Gao Feng's jaw almost dropped in shock, this young man was definitely not simple, he couldn't help but think of a way to respond.

Nan Ying glared at him fiercely before he said apologetically to the young man, "That's the case! From a distance, we saw that this house stood between the mountains and rivers, and it had a clear and dusty atmosphere, and the owner of this house must not be a layman. In order to show respect, I deliberately changed the clean clothes in my bag, but unexpectedly caused a misunderstanding of the little brother! ”

Gao Feng nodded hurriedly.

The young man still said lukewarmly: "I am not the master here, and there is no need to explain!" Please! ”

"Hahaha!" A long laugh came, and a white-clothed man in the room slowly got up, bowed to Nanying and smiled: "In Xia Hu Zhao, the word Kong Ming, the mountain and wild layman, do not deserve the high reputation of a few guests!" The humble house is simple, please don't blame a few! ”

That man was only twenty-four or five years old, and he was born like a crown of jade, and he was a talent.

Kong Ming? Nanying couldn't help but be stunned, but he had the same word as that Zhuge Liang, and he thought that he was also a forest master.

"What! Hu Zhao Hu Kongming! Chun Yuqiong couldn't help but lose her voice.

"Oh? Has this brother ever heard of a cheap name? Hu Zhao couldn't help but smile slightly, "But listening to my brother's accent, he is also a local!" Don't dare to ask for a name! ”

"In the land of Yingchuan, who dares to say that they have not heard of the name of Yang Zhai Hu Zhao?" Chun Yuqiong's face showed a look of respect from the heart: "In Xia Chun Yuqiong, I have long admired Mr. Da's name!" ”

Nanying was even more stunned, this Hu Zhao seems to be a celebrity, but he has never heard of it!

"Chun Yu ......" Hu Zhao and the young man shouted together: "Could it be Chun Yuqiong of the Beigong Guard's Order!" ”

Chun Yuqiong smiled bitterly: "It's no longer the Beigong Guard Order!" ”

Hu Zhao was stunned for a while, and then glanced at the young man unhappily: "Look! Treating the Son of Heaven as a wrongdoer, you really have good eyesight! ”

The young man stuck out his tongue, nodded and smiled at Chun Yuqiong.

Hu Zhao said happily: "I really didn't expect to meet General Chunyu in the deep mountains, what a great blessing!" Those who can walk with you are afraid that they are not ordinary people! ”

He smiled at Nanying and Gao Feng and said, "I'm afraid that they are all people with great status, and today's humble house can really be regarded as a flourishing place!" ”

Nanying saw that Chun Yuqiong had already revealed his bottom, and he was more interested in befriending this Hu Zhao in his heart, so he said calmly: "In Xia Nanying, he is now serving in the army, this is Gao Feng, the current position of military commander!" ”

"Southern Eagle!" That Hu Zhao was okay, but the young man blurted out: "Could it be the legendary Han army general?" ”

"Oh? Has the little brother heard of me too? Nanying couldn't help but be surprised, he had only been fighting in the Yellow Turban for two months, and this young man was in the mountains, so he would know himself? This is a strange thing.

The young man's eyes stared at Nan Ying without blinking, as if he wanted to see him through, and only exhaled for a long time and said: "I really didn't expect that Captain Ying Yang, who was invincible in the legend and swept away hundreds of thousands of Hebei Yellow Turbans, was so young!" ”

Although he is young, he speaks in an old-fashioned manner, which makes people laugh a little.

Chun Yuqiong coughed and said: "General Nan has made outstanding achievements, and has now been promoted to General Yingyang Zhonglang!" ”

Hu Zhao hurriedly saluted again and said, "Alas! Living in the mountains for a long time, but not knowing the things outside the world, what a lot of offense! ”

He pointed at the young man and smiled bitterly: "It's not as well-informed as this kid, he doesn't live in the mountains, but he went to the mountains to visit me a few days ago, and was trapped here by an unexpected heavy rain!" ”

"Tell a few of them!" Hu Zhao looked at the young man and said, "It's also a fellow villager below, Yang Zhai Guo Jia!" ”

When Chun Yuqiong heard that he was also a fellow villager, he couldn't help but smile and arch his hand.

"Guo Jia?" Nanying was like a lightning strike, almost didn't scream, although he has been in the Han Dynasty for a long time, and he has seen many virtuous ministers and good generals, and he has long lost the fresh feeling of first arriving in your realm. But, Guo Jia! This thunderous name still makes his heart shake, which is comparable to when he first met Jia Xu and Cheng Yu.

He was in a trance, staring at Guo Jia's gaze and couldn't turn anymore.

"Huh? What happened to the general? Hu Zhao was surprised and said, "Do you know Guo Jia?" ”

"Not really!" Nan Ying came back to his senses and said lightly: "But this son is different from ordinary people, if he can show his talents, he will definitely be able to leave a name in history!" ”

Chun Yuqiong and Gao Feng were stunned at the same time, but Hu Zhao was pleasantly surprised: "Okay! can make the world's famous generals have such a reputation, Xiao Jia, you will be able to show your ambitions in the future! ”

Guo Jia's clear and deep eyes suddenly had a ripple, but his mouth was still calm: "I didn't expect to be so praised by General Nan?" Listening to the general's words, the voice is quite soliciting, but I don't know where the general's confidence in his subordinates comes from? ”

Nan Ying looked at his eyes, otherwise he smiled dumbly: "Do you need a reason?" Ben will believe that even if a gem is buried in the mountains and forests, it will silently bloom with a moving light! You, just missing a chance! ”

"How?" Nanying's tone was still calm, but his heart was beating hard, "Are you willing to contribute to the country with Ben General?" ”

Guo Jia's face suddenly flashed with obvious struggle, and finally calmed down: "Thank you for the general's kindness, but Jia is still young, and his mother is in the hall, so he has to live up to the general!" ”

"I see!" Nan Ying felt a strong sense of disappointment and frustration in his heart, and forced a smile: "Okay! Filial piety comes first, and it is inconvenient for the general to force it! ”

"But!" Guo Jia saw the trace of loss in the heart of the well-known general in front of him, and he couldn't bear it, so he blurted out a sentence: "If Jia intends to enter the army in the future, he will definitely be the first to enter the general's account!" ”

"Good!" Nanying couldn't help but feel ecstasy, as if a most cherished treasure had been lost and lost, and he actually grabbed Guo Jia's hand and said: "As a man, be a daughter!" You can't go back! ”

Guo Jia was also a little excited in his heart, what a smart person he was, how could he not see how much Nanying valued him! It's just that his hands were held by a man like this, but there was a trace of shyness, he gently withdrew his hand and said in a low voice: "Obey the general's orders!" ”

Nan Ying suddenly remembered the fate of Guo Jia's untimely death, and couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart, but he thought that he still had a medicine that could cure all diseases, and he couldn't help but feel relieved, and he couldn't help but reveal the heavenly opportunity under his joy: "Guo Jia, I will see that you will have a catastrophe in the future, and you may be terminally ill!" But since fate has united you and me, Ben will surely find a cure for you! ”

Guo Jia lowered his face and said, "Is the general cursing me for a short life?" ”

Gao Feng couldn't help but say: "Guo Jia, don't be unreasonable, my general is not only invincible on the battlefield, but also a rare miracle doctor in the world, he said that if you are sick, you will definitely not be able to get better!" ”

Chun Yuqiong also showed a smile and said: "Exactly! I believe that a few of you must have heard the rumors of Yiyang's epidemic relief, right? ”

"Oh?" Hu Zhao and Guo Jia were moved together: "Could it be that the legendary miracle doctor surnamed Nan is General Nan!" ”

Seeing Nanying nodding with a smile, Guo Jia couldn't help but turn pale and lowered his head. If it was really the legendary miracle doctor, how could his words be regarded as child's play? Could it be that I will really be terminally ill in the future!

Nanying was full of confidence, and now Guo Jia couldn't escape his palm, he patted Guo Jia and said, "Don't worry, everything has me!" ”

Guo Jia raised his head, looked at Nanying's warm gaze, inexplicably calmed down in his heart, and nodded slightly.

Chun Yuqiong suddenly spoke: "Mr. Hu! If today's turmoil, the court is the time to employ people, with Mr.'s peerless talent, why not go out of the mountain to serve the Son of Heaven? ”

Nanying was surprised for a while, this Chun Yuqiong has always been above the top, and he has never given a good face when he first met him, why would he have such great respect for this unknown Hu Zhao?

Chun Yuqiong saw Nan Ying's surprised eyes, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "General Nan only returned from a foreign land two years ago, of course it is impossible to hear of Mr. Hu's name!" But even the Son of Heaven praised Mr. Hu! ”

"What a disrespectful thing this is!" Nan Ying's heart jumped, all his attention just now was on Guo Jia, but he didn't think that the person who could be called the eldest brother by Guo Jia was an ordinary person?

"Mr. Hu read the history of the scriptures at an early age, is very knowledgeable, especially proficient in classical history, works in calligraphy, and has been praised by the world for his peerless talent as early as a few years ago!" Chun Yuqiong said solemnly: "Even in a place like Yingchuan, where sages gather, Mr. Hu's talent is second to none!" Even Xun's Eight Dragons have a lot of respect for him! ”

Nanying was even more shocked in his heart, but the name of the Xun's Eight Dragons was like thunder, all of them were Yingchuan celebrities, and even Xun Yu and Xun Yu were all from this door.

"So dare to ask sir!" Nan Ying couldn't help but wonder: "Since Mr. is extremely talented and is in his youth, why would he deign to the deep mountains!" ”

"If you say this reason, I'm afraid it's a little offended!" Hu Zhao said lightly: "I hope the generals will forgive me!" In the next place, because he refused to enter the office, and was harassed by the law of the county and county, he was so annoyed that he hid in this deep mountain! ”

"So!" He looked at Chun Yuqiong and said, "Please General Chun Yu don't say much!" ”

"But why?" Nan Ying was even more puzzled: "Could it be that Mr. is dissatisfied with the current government and politics?" Please rest assured, Mr. still has a meager strength, you can directly speak to the Son of Heaven, and you will make Mr. Ling give full play to his talents! Never tie up Mr.'s hands and feet! ”

"That's not the reason!" Hu Zhao lowered his head and thought for a while, before raising his head and resolutely said: "There is a saying called Jiao Qian, not to mention that General Nan's name of benevolence and righteousness is widely spread all over the world, and I will never dare to doubt your noble character!" Then I beg your pardon! If there's anything wrong, just turn a deaf ear! ”

"First of all, let me ask the general, are you a scholar?" Hu Zhao said in a low voice.

Nanying was stunned, how could it be involved in the Shi clan again.

He looked at Chun Yuqiong, and in his heart he was only afraid that he should be a royal family, so he said calmly: "No! ”

Hu Zhao was wrong, and said lightly: "The general doesn't have to look at General Chunyu, although he is from the Shi clan, now he is not equal!" Because since he sold his life to the Son of Heaven, he is no longer a scholar! ”

Nanying couldn't help but be taken aback and said, "Why is this? ”

Chun Yuqiong's face flashed with a hint of complexity, and he said slowly: "Because I will only be loyal to the Son of Heaven, and I will never fight for the slightest benefit for my family and even the world's clans, Mr. means this, right?" ”

"That's right!" Hu Zhao's tone was still unexciting: "I heard General Chun Yu talk about it, and the general has only returned from a foreign land not long ago, no wonder I don't know the truth of this!" ”

"Does the general know the strength of the world's corporal clan? To sum up, half of the land in the world is out of ten, and all the Han and thousands of officials are out of their doors! Even the struggle between China and the DPRK and the foreign dynasties is just a struggle for power between the clans! ”

"Countless people have invited me to go out of the mountains and enter the office, and I say that I want to serve the Han! But looking down, they just want to rely on their talents and names to work for their family! ”

He sneered: "Guo Jia and I are only from humble backgrounds, knowing that the outside world is a bloody place that eats people without spitting out bones, how can we listen to their rhetoric and put ourselves in the furnace in vain?" ”

Nanying and Gao Feng listened dumbfounded.

Chun Yuqiong was silent, and said after a long time: "Mr.'s words are good, but on behalf of the Son of Heaven, Mr. is invited to join the office, and it is by no means those scholars ......"

Hu Zhao suddenly became a little excited: "Forgive me for saying something rebellious!" ”

He leaned forward slightly and said to Chun Yuqiong: "The power of the Son of Heaven is about to be hollowed out by the scholars!" Otherwise, how could the first emperor and the current son be the party twice? In the long run, the country will not be a country! ”

"You! You! Chun Yuqiong was shocked and angry: "Sir, your words are too presumptuous!" ”

"Nope! Let Mr. go on! Nan Ying's heart shook, and he suddenly thought of what Emperor Ling said outside Yiyang City that day: If I really have countless capable ministers, will the Han world become what it is today?

Hu Zhao smiled and said: "Actually, today's Zhao is just talking about the general trend of the world, but it is this superficial statement that has already shocked General Chunyu!" If you go deeper, I'm afraid that you will say something shocking, so it's better not to say it! ”

Nan Ying suddenly realized the deep meaning behind Emperor Ling's advice on how to govern the country that day, and Emperor Ling must have already had concerns in this regard.

He pondered for a while before he said sincerely: "Sir's words are indeed deafening, but I don't know what Mr. has about the way to govern the country?" ”

"Deafening? Good words! Hu Zhao glanced at Nanying in surprise, and then smiled: "I am just a layman in the mountains and fields, how dare I discuss the way to govern the country, the general looks down on it!" ”

Nan Ying knew that he didn't want to say anything shocking, so he had to knock on the side and say: "Since Mr. is deeply disgusted by the struggle for power and profit in the court, he resolutely refuses to enter the office. So what is Mr. Unknown's true ideal? ”

"Ideal?" Hu Zhao was surprised: "What is ideal? The general is really every time he utters amazing words! ”

"That's a beautiful imagination and hope for the future!" Nan Ying said sincerely: "I will take the liberty of asking Mr. to tell me the truth!" ”

"Is that so?" Hu Zhao looked at Nan Ying deeply, nodded lightly and said, "Okay!" In a nutshell! That is to open up the wisdom of the people! ”

"What does this mean? And how is the gentleman going to do it? Nanying was even more surprised.

"I've been thinking about a question, why are all the scholars in the world responsible for the humerus? And the Son of Heaven must rely on the scholars to stabilize the country! Thinking about it, there seems to be only one reason, and that is that they are wise! Hu Zhao stretched out his hand and nodded his forehead, "So the Son of Heaven of all dynasties will choose those who are capable, promoted to officials at all levels, and manage all parts of the world for the royal family!" ”

"And in order to control this way of advancement, the scholar clan does not even allow the children of the Han Sect to enter Taixue, let alone ordinary people! I happened to see a few villagers on the side of the road, just for a little thing, they only knew how to draw their fists against each other, and they didn't know how to convince people with reason, which is the evidence that the people's wisdom has not been opened! ”

"Pathetic!" He sighed and said: "If we talk about ideals, then the ideal below is to educate the people, teach them knowledge and truth, not so that they can seek a position in office, but so that they can fight for the benefits they deserve!" ”

Nanying's body stiffened when he heard this, and he almost couldn't believe his ears, there was really such a far-sighted and compassionate master in the world!

The admiration in his heart spontaneously arose, and he blurted out: "Sir, rest assured, your ideal will finally be realized one day!" ”

"Oh?" Hu Zhao said with interest: "If you change the others, I'm afraid that you will say crazy people under you, and the general is high and powerful, so he actually supports the statement of the next?" But I don't know why? ”

"It's easy!" Nan Ying said slowly: "The ancients still drank blood and did not cover their bodies, but today they have brocade clothes and jade food, and enjoy them in every way!" It seems to be absurd, but it is still the progress of civilization. Ben will believe that not only is the ideal of opening up the people's wisdom mentioned by Mr. Wang, but it is not a fool's dream to respect civil rights one day! After all, who can predict what the future holds? ”

Chun Yuqiong couldn't help but be shocked, and couldn't help covering her mouth.

Hu Zhao was also shocked, and a look of disbelief flashed in his eyes.

Guo Jia's eyes were shining, and he looked at Nanying as if he had a new understanding.

Hu Zhao was stunned for a long time before he slapped his forehead and said, "You and I are talking too far today!" Damn it, I haven't even consulted a few generals for their true intentions? ”

"Before you say what you mean!" Nanying said lightly: "Please Mr. promise Ben two things!" ”

"General, please! Zhao should obey! ”

"First, please don't run!" As soon as Nan Ying's voice fell, Hu Zhao shook again, and he finally lost his color and said, "You! How did the general guess that he wanted to leave? ”

"Don't insult the wisdom of the general!" Nan Ying said angrily: "People like you, of course, will be worried that Ben will reveal your whereabouts and attract those with ill intentions to compete to recruit you!" Rest assured, we're keeping our mouths shut! ”

"Yes! In fact, after I was still thinking about waiting for you to leave, I moved to Luhun Mountain in Jizhou! Hu Zhao said embarrassedly: "Then it's a word!" What about the second thing? ”

"Aren't you a calligrapher? I'm going to ask you for a handwritten card! Nanying smiled: "As a token to invite you out of the mountain in the future!" ”

"What? Forgive me for my fate! Hu Zhao was shocked and said: "I have already said that I will not enter the office no matter what!" ”

"Who got you in?" Nan Ying waved his hand and said, "I would like to wait for the time to come out of the mountain to teach when the time is ripe in the future!" ”

"As for the professor's object?" Nanying said solemnly: "It's what Mr. just said about all the people in the world, but I think it's better to start with the children first!" ”

"That's true!" Hu Zhao stood up with a "whew", trembled and said, "Isn't the general lying down?" ”

"Ben will not have many other strengths!" Nanying laughed softly: "But the reputation has always been very good!" But please sir had better be prepared first, there may be children of different races among these children! ”

"Good!" Hu Zhao slapped the case heavily, and excitement flashed in his eyes: "It's decided!" I will always be waiting in this mountain! Waiting for news from the general! ”

"Now!" He gasped and said, "The general can tell the purpose of this trip!" As long as I can do it, I will do my best! ”

"It's not that complicated!" Nanying smiled bitterly: "Actually, Ben will just come to ask for directions!" ”

"What!" Hu Zhao and Guo Jia shook their bodies together and shouted.

Nan Ying, Chun Yuqiong, and Gao Feng walked far away together, and still saw the two figures in front of the thatched hut waving to each other.

Chun Yuqiong exhaled and said, "Today is not worth the trip!" ”

"Zhong Jian, I want to ask you for one thing!" Nanying suddenly whispered.

"I know, it's for me to keep today's secret, right?" Chun Yuqiong smiled bitterly: "Don't worry! I won't even say it to the Son of Heaven! ”

"Just because!" He said in a deep voice, "I believe in you! ”

"Good brother!" Nan Ying patted him lightly on the shoulder, "I won't disappoint you, let alone do anything to be sorry for the Son of Heaven!" ”

"Yes! In fact, if you don't tell me, I will keep it a secret! Chun Yuqiong turned around and looked at Hu Zhao in the distance: "Actually, I have always admired Mr. Hu, he is the pride of our Yingchuan people!" Indeed, he is a strange man in the world! ”

"No, you're wrong! Not one! Nanying corrected: "It's two! It's a peerless double pride! ”

PS: Before I knew it, more than 7,000 words were written in this chapter! Only then did I realize that time had passed, and I would like to apologize! Please read for the sake of space and forgive Bai Xue's late update!