On the border between Cailuan and Mashou, a large number of monks and Taoists flocked to Cailuan from Mashou. Cailuan is a country that values the Tao and the Buddha, and it is a country where the Buddha is prosperous at the same time.

The attitude of the imperial court was clear, and the border army did not dare to embarrass these monks and Taoists. Not only to release them, but also to provide simple food for these people to retain their strength.

The border defense of every country is a garrison and a secret outpost. There are secret whistles that have been secretly snooping, and they are not afraid of these monks and Taoists making changes.

Whether it is preaching the word or preaching the Dharma, each according to his ability and ability, he will recruit disciples. As long as the people are not harassed, Cailuan has always treated each other with courtesy. On the contrary, if there is ill will, once it is discovered by the secret sentinel, it will be suppressed by the military and the worshippers of the Cailuan country.

The gates of the city were crowded in, and those who went out were blocked inside the city. Xing Zhen and others were also among them, looking through the crack in the door, there was a surge of people, except for the bald head is the Dao crown.

There will be no way to pass it for a while, and after discussing with Pu Gongling, Xing Zhen decided to find a teahouse to rest for a while.

At the junction of the two countries, business and travel exchanges, not far from the city gate is the textile market. There are maple trees and rice, which are special products of Cailuan country, and there are also fire gallstones and wheat, which are special products of Mashou country, are sold.

There are no border wars between the two countries, which is counted as a friendly neighbor. It's just that for some reason, it seems that there are suddenly monks and Taoists pouring into Cailuan Country in front of me. Without any prior warning, the court and the military knew the inside story. However, ordinary people such as Xingzhen must not have a chance to know.

If you come, you will be safe, and the road is long and you can't participate in everything. Otherwise, when Xingzhen sends the sword to the Trapped Dragon Cave, not to mention whether Xingzhen will die of old age, I am afraid that a bunch of flying swords in the square inch will also rust.

Xing Zhen and Pu Gongling rarely had a quiet moment, neither practicing boxing nor vigiling. Drink tea for a while, and of course buy the cheapest tea. The habit of slamming the door has never changed.

When I was relaxing, I was disturbed by the noise of a group of children. Looking for the voice, five or six eleven or twelve-year-old boys were chasing a little beggar of the same age, shouting and shouting to kill.

It's just a child, and he doesn't hold back when he plays. On weekdays, I often hear Mr. Storyteller talk about some people in the rivers and lakes, and I also like to learn to be high-spirited. The so-called fighting, killing, and killing is nothing more than that you punch me without pain, and I punch you without itching, and then hug you and roll all over the ground.

The children were a little heavy-handed, and the skinny little beggar was caught up. He was pushed to the ground in three or two strokes, and the next thing was to face a group of kicks from children of the same age.

Xing Zhen and Pu Gongling saw it and didn't interfere, this kind of child's housekeeping is really not suitable for the two of them to interfere.

Besides, the child did not pick up the stones on the ground or wield a club. The little beggar who is bullied is at most painful and will not be hurt.

Unexpectedly, the children in a circle suddenly seemed to be frightened and scattered. Xingzhen, who had excellent eyesight, changed color, and clearly saw red flowing from the crotch of the little beggar's pants.

In the mood of not caring about the excitement, he got up and ran over. When this kind of thing happens, I don't feel sorry for the silver. Pick up the little beggar directly and look for a nearby medical center.

Fortunately, the silver didn't cost much, and Lang Zhong only said that it was a skin injury after seeing it. I was given two pieces of gold sore medicine, and I sent them home to recuperate.

Xing Zhen shook his head helplessly and asked, "Can you walk by yourself?"

The little beggar was afraid of seeing the living, so he didn't dare to speak loudly, and said weakly: "It's okay." ”

Pu Gongling then asked, "Where do you live, we will send you home." ”

Because of the thick beard on his face, the Changran man always gives people a sense of fear without anger. The little beggar whispered, mostly because Pu Gongling was beside him.

Seeing this scary big guy speak, I didn't hear what he was saying. The little beggar lying on the hospital bed was only afraid, and he had to cry "wow".

The puppy gave Pu Gongling a roll of his eyes, and the latter retreated in amusement.

Seeing that there were only Xing Zhen and the snow-white puppy, the little beggar was a little bolder. sobbed and said: "My home is in the capital of Cailuan Kingdom, so far from here." I—I want to go to Mashou Country. ”

"Thank you, big brothers, Ma Shou country is further. I—I don't need you to send it, just rest for a while and go by myself. ”

Xing Zhen sat on the side of the hospital bed, tried to be as calm as possible, and said, "We will also go to Ma Shou Country, you can go with us." There are no big fish and big meat on the road, so you can only take care of your food and clothing. ”

The little beggar wanted to agree, but suddenly paused, stretched out his neck to look in the direction where Pu Gongling had left. Suddenly, I didn't know what to do.

"Are you afraid of the big brother who just went out?" Xing Zhen guessed one or two and confirmed again.

The little beggar chick smacked rice, and then shook his head vigorously. Nodding his head from his heart, shaking his head was because he thought that Xing Zhen and Chang Ran's man were friends, and he was afraid that Xing Zhen would be angry.

Xing Zhen smiled knowingly: "Don't worry, his name is Pu Gongling, you can call Brother Pu." It's just a little scary, but the bottom of my heart is very good, and I'm much kinder than me. ”

The little beggar only felt that the punishment was really good, and he had a gentle temper, and he had no way of knowing whether he was good or not. I'm afraid that Pu Gongling may have a violent temper, not whether he is a good person.

After all, no one has stipulated that a good person cannot have a temper. Whispered tentatively, "You're not going to beat me, or sell me, are you?"

Xing Zhen asked rhetorically: "If you want to sell it, you don't have to go with the same road, just secretly follow you in the middle of the night to resist in the bag." ”

The little beggar wanted to cry without tears, and Xing Zhen sneered: "Okay, don't think nonsense." If I want to harm you, I won't take you to see Langzhong. ”

The little beggar finally believed that Xing Zhen and Pu Gongling had a little kindness, and it seemed to be a good choice to go along.

Xing Zhen is good at observing the expressions of others, and can see that the little beggar has put down the mustard. Asked, "Are you going by yourself, or am I carrying you on my back?"

The little beggar replied, "Thank you, big brother, I'll just go by myself." ”

limped out of the medical hall, and after seeing Pu Gongling, the little beggar subconsciously hid behind Xing Zhen.

Pu Gongling was not angry, and greeted him with a smile: "Where does his family live?" Let's send him back first." ”

Xing Zhen shook his head helplessly and said the truth: "Come with us to Mashou Country." ”

Pu Gongling believes that the teenagers who walk thousands of miles together, why bring it naturally, will say. At the moment, he asked with concern, "Is his body okay?" ”

Xing Zhen did not hesitate: "You should hire one, otherwise it will be too slow to take him." ”

Pu Gongling quipped: "Oh, the punishment really doesn't lock the door." ”

The little beggar muttered, "I don't have any money." ”

After hearing this, Xing Zhen and Pu Gongling chuckled at the same time. There is also a puppy "Wangwang", this little guy, when there are outsiders, try not to speak.

Pu Gongling and Xingzhen work as coachmen in shifts, and now it is Pu Gongling's time. The puppy had already slept in the carriage, saliva hanging from the corners of his mouth.

It is said that it is a lease but it is actually a purchase, and it is not possible to return it all the way back for the sake of a horse. Although Xingzhen is rare and generous, the sycophant he bought is a miscellaneous old horse.

Not to mention traveling thousands of miles a day and walking like flying, just pull a group of people slowly and leisurely without getting tired and dying on the way. The carport was even more rudimentary, and the wood was almost rotten. There was not even a curtain at the door, and the dust splashed on the road made the group eat to the stomach.

Out of the city gate is Ma Shouguo, Pu Gongling, who was driving the car, turned around and asked: "What's your name, you can't keep calling a little beggar a little beggar, right?"

felt that Pugong Ling's face was not fierce, and he was not as scared as when he first met. I dared to raise my voice a little when I spoke, and returned: "I'll be called Little Beggar, and that's what people have called me since I can remember." ”

Xing Zhen and Pu Gongling shook their heads helplessly at the same time, it seems that they were born hard-working.

Seeing that the little beggar was in a good mood, Xing Zhen asked the question he had always wanted to ask: "Why did those children of the same age beat you just now?"

The little beggar sitting opposite Xing Zhen, like a child who has made a mistake, faced his parents, and involuntarily lowered his head and whispered: "I was so hungry that I grabbed a bun from a child who was a little shorter than me." As a result, the kid called out to his brother and a group of playmates, and you all saw what happened after he caught up with me. ”

The attitude of the little beggar is obviously to know the mistake, and whether he can correct the mistake is not just a matter of saying a few words. The punishment really didn't dig deeper, and he was somewhat dissatisfied, but he didn't show it.

Just sighed slightly, and then looked thoughtful.

Since I was a child, I have been begging along the street and have seen the sophistication of people, and I often look at the eyes of others to know whether I will give away some leftovers.

Although Xingzhen didn't show it, the little beggar still had a weak heart, and whispered: "I haven't eaten for three days and three nights, and I was too hungry at the time, so I couldn't hold back." ”

Xingzhen didn't want to blame him, he either starved to death or grabbed food. It is difficult to have a clear line between life and between right and wrong.

Pu Gongling, who was driving the car, turned around and pointed to the middle of the little beggar's legs. Changing the subject, he asked, "What's going on with you?"

The little beggar was silent for a moment, and said slowly, a little lacking in confidence: "I, I heard that I had money to earn when I entered the palace to be a father-in-law, so I gritted my teeth and cut it for myself." But after I finished cutting, I ran to the gate of the palace of Cailuan Kingdom and was kicked out by the guards of the officials. ”

Later, I begged the other beggars I knew, but they all said that there was no way. I didn't have the money to buy medicine, so I let the wound heal on its own. It's been bleeding and pus for a long time. After being kicked by a group of peers, the wound will open again before it bleeds. ”

Xing Zhen and Pu Gongling were moved at the same time, they knew the reason why the little beggar was bleeding. It's just that there is a wound there for some reason, and it is a serious injury that is part less than normal.

When I heard that I had killed myself with a knife, I admired the courage of the little beggar, and I also pitied the ignorance and impulsiveness of the little beggar.

The palace is heavily guarded, how can he be a little beggar who can enter if he wants to. Don't think about it before doing things, and don't ask about the origin of things. The consequences of impulsiveness are often unimaginable.

Seeing that Xing Zhen and Pu Gongling were silent at the same time, the little beggar became more and more aggrieved, and choked up slightly: "You, do you dislike me stupidly." “

Pu Gongling sighed and sighed, not knowing how to explain.

Xing Zhen barely squeezed out a smile: "You are very brave, there will be a chance in the future." By the way, why did you go all the way from Cailuan Country to Mashou Country?"

The little beggar who was praised eased up a little and said: "Beggars like to wander around, and I was told by a fellow beggar who ran from Mashou Country to Shushui. The court of Mashou Kingdom is recruiting a little father-in-law, and he is giving a lot of money. I thought I'd try my luck."

Pu Gongling was not angry: "Do you know how dangerous the journey is, you are a weak child." Not to mention encountering bad guys and bandits, walking in the barren mountains and mountains, and encountering a wild beast can also kill you. ”

The little beggar said calmly: "In Cailuan country, I beg for a living, and I don't have a meal, especially a child like me, who is the least welcome." Maybe one day you will starve to death or freeze to death. ”

"Don't believe me, as far as I know, a beggar about my age. Two have already starved to death, and one froze to death last winter. ”

"There is no difference between starving to death and freezing to death and being eaten by wild beasts, so it's better to try your luck in the country of Mashou. In case you can enter the palace as a little father-in-law, you don't have to worry about eating and drinking in the future. It's a beautiful day to think about. ”

Along the way, since the little beggar joined, the topic has been heavy. In the little beggar's view, many things that should be taken for granted are all helpless and have no other choice.

seems to be a spine-based choice, but there is no way out, so you can only rush forward. As for the mountains of gold and silver that finally rushed to the opposite bank, or the sea of swords and fires that fell on the way. No one can give an answer, only persistence and luck can give a glimmer of hope.