When Lu Zheng woke up the next day, there was already a scene in front of him, he touched his forehead, and the memory seemed to be right in front of him, but last night was a false alarm, and the sergeants just asked as usual. When he walked out of the house, the old man was already sitting in the courtyard, so Lu Zheng went up and asked first, "Good morning, old man." ”

The old man just nodded slightly, and Lu Zheng saw that the old man was carefully polishing the arrow, so he asked, "What is the old gentleman doing here?" ”

The old man said: "Jilu Prefecture is a stuffed place, and many Hu people in the city used to hunt and graze for a living, but now they have entered the city, and they have also changed their customs. Now I have lived here for more than ten years, and I have also had contacts with many Hu people, and according to my observation, these people now also know how to farm. In this way, as time goes by, the trees on the mountains outside the city will be unattended, and they will be able to grow rapidly. ”

Lu Zheng said: "Mr. is going to hunt in the mountains?" However, it is late autumn at this time, and I am afraid it is not appropriate. ”

The old man smiled: "You don't need to worry too much, there is a woodland on the side of Yin Mountain, although there is a withered appearance there now, but there are still wild deer infested, if you have the opportunity, you can also taste the roasted meat." ”

The old man was from a military background, and fought between the woodlands, and sometimes it took days to ambush the enemy, during which the cooking was adapted to local conditions.

After the old man finished speaking, he said to Lu Zheng: "Now that the autumn rain has just passed, it is the best time to go hunting, so you might as well come with me." ”

Lu Zheng felt that his skills were mediocre, so he had some intention of retreating, but the old man had already seen the fire and said: "This grassland and woodland is not very dangerous, and with me, you can rest assured." ”

After speaking, Lu Zheng saw the old man carrying a bag of sharp arrows and a longbow.

Lu Zheng had no idea, then nodded, and went out of the house with the old man, at this time there were gradually more people on the street, Lu Zheng looked around, the hotel market had everything, and the figures were mixed, which was much more prosperous than at noon last night. The merchant in the Western Regions wearing a felt hat led the horsewhip and drove those war horses, Lu Zheng knew that this mutual market trade was the main business of the border people to survive.

In addition to trade, the business of this restaurant is also booming, and most of the merchants have patronized the few restaurants in Jilu Prefecture, and these restaurants are also making a lot of money. Therefore, the development of Jilu Prefecture lies in the mutual market, if the mutual market does not decline, the benefits of the border city are very good.

Lu Zheng knows this truth very well, if all the ethnic groups in the north are martial arts and cultivate literature and cannot afford disputes, then the Quartet will be peaceful and the glorious world can be expected. But in the final analysis, if these people from different tribes and Han people want to be in the same bed and have different dreams, after all, reality cannot only be looked at with an ideal sight.

Walking to a restaurant plaque, Lu Zheng looked inside, most of them were foreign business travelers, the lobby was almost full, and there was a veiled dancer dancing in the middle, and the drums next to him sounded in unison, and the music seemed to be fierce and shocking.

Lu Zheng couldn't help but stop at the door, but saw a young man who was a guest walking towards him, and said: "This son might as well go into the store to take a stroll, this store specially invites the Hu Girl of the Western Regions to dance and cheer up, and the wine and food are readily available. ”

What a clever mouth, Lu Zheng thought, but saw the guests inside and said, "Little Er, hurry up and get the wine." ”

Lu Zheng saw Xiao Er walking in quickly, and the guest with a stiff tone urged him, and at this time, Lu Zheng saw that the old man had moved far away, so he hurriedly ran up, and after arriving at the old man's side, he said: "This is stuffed with wine shops in the lonely city, so the old gentleman doesn't stop to take a closer look?" ”

The old man looked at Lu Zheng with an excited face, and said: "You should know that this person in the army is very demanding, as a nameless soldier, he only cares about getting those military salaries that barely make ends meet, where do you still have these thoughts." Although I have been discharged from the army for more than ten years, I still seem to be strict with myself as before, not only I don't touch a drop of wine, but I also don't have any nostalgia for the noise. ”

Since the old man is so rigorous, Lu Zheng can't say anything, but there is a lot of trouble in this market, which shows that the people are rich, otherwise the cold in the market is not commendable.

Lu Zheng hurriedly changed the topic and said: "Since the old gentleman said that he has been in the army for decades, dare to ask who the old gentleman has served under whom?" ”

"In the first half of my life, I served under several generals, but only one person I still remember vividly, do you know the victory in Yunzhou in the first year of Yongchun?"

At the time of the victory in Yunzhou, Xue Rengui was getting old, and the Turks were terrified, and Lu Zheng also knew about such deeds.

Lu Zheng exclaimed at this time: "It's the second year of Kaiyuan (714), and it's been about thirty years since this battle, but I didn't expect the old gentleman to be a soldier under the Duke of Xue County in Pingyang, no wonder he is so strict with himself." ”

He immediately bowed his hand respectfully to the old man, but the old man held Lu Zheng and said with a smile: "I'm just a nameless pawn, why do you want to worship me?" ”

Lu Zheng was speechless, but the old man's mention made him can't help but think about it, and the old man was ready to hand him the longbow behind his back at this time, and said: "Back then, General Xue had three arrows to determine the Tianshan Mountain, if you are interested in this, you must learn the skill of riding and shooting." ”

At this time, Lu Zheng was speechless thoughtfully, so he took the longbow and said slowly: "I must live up to the high expectations of the old man." ”

Seeing that Lu Zheng was so teachable, the old man couldn't help laughing again, and said: "Young people should follow the example of people with lofty ideals, and when you get to the mountain, I will personally teach you archery." ”

The two walked, and suddenly Lu Zheng could already see the not tall city gate in the distance, there were only some low houses next to the city gate, and what made Lu Zheng pay more attention was that the soldiers on the city tower were all ready to go.

Although Jilu Prefecture is a small city, it has an important effect on the northern barbarians. And the people of this city already coexist with Hu and Han, and once the soldiers are in a panic, there may be any trouble.

At this time, the capital of Anbei, Wang Hui, not only will not lose his land, but also will do the work of tuntian. Although Tuntian was mentioned as early as the Western Han Dynasty, it was developed and implemented in the Cao Wei period. Wang Hui also wanted to make this policy of benefiting the people and the army play a role, so he followed the ancient law.

However, in Wang Hui's view, now that the Turks are sluggish, the lord is faint and mediocre, and there is no worry about a large number of enemy troops tearing through the defense line of the Anbei Protectorate.

Lu Zheng and the old man passed the inspection by the city gate very easily, the old man looked like a gentle person in the eyes of the soldiers, and there was no question, and Lu Zheng's clothes were slightly different, but there was nothing forbidden, but it could also be regarded as qualified.

Not long after leaving the city gate, Lu Zheng saw an undulating grassland, and it was impossible to see all of the ups and downs, extending to the sun on the horizon.