02 Lapis lazuli
On this day, the people of Il found that on both sides of the road, green poplars and low shrubs could be seen from time to time, and sometimes there were small continuous patches of grass.
To their north, a reddish-brown mountain lying horizontally was clearly visible.
In the Qiuzi language, the mountain is called "Queerghada Mountain", which means "barren mountain".
Due to the temperature, there are few plants to grow on this mountain.
It is said that the north side of the mountain is lit up by a sky-high fire at night, and smoke rises during the day, making it impossible to get close.
However, some people say that in the vicinity of the barren mountain, you can pick up ready-made charcoal, which is basically smokeless when burned, and the temperature is very high, so it can be used to make iron.
Seeing this mountain means that they will soon arrive at the big rest point and can take a good rest.
Suddenly, everyone's energy was high, and the speed of travel also accelerated a lot.
When the sun was setting in the west, they came to a large inn.
Soon, a store doctor greeted him, helping to unload the goods, and beckoning Il to let them into the store to rest.
Ilr listened to Dr. Shop's introduction while observing his surroundings.
The inn is a large site, surrounded by a mesh of wooden sticks that serve as a fence, and sometimes mud walls made of clay.
To the left of the yard is a row of simple thatched-roofed wooden sheds that can be used to feed the livestock.
Someone on the right is walking out with his pants on, which is supposed to be the place to go to the toilet.
In the center is the main building, with two floors and two floors, built against the mountain, the middle column is supported by round wood, the ceiling is made of long wooden sticks to make purlins, and the top is covered with grass and mud.
The inn looked clean and tidy, and had a raw and rough taste, and it was clear that the owner had put a lot of thought into it.
Walking inside, Ilr found that the first floor was a place to eat, and the second floor was a guest room for guests to rest.
By this time, it was getting dark, and a few oil lamps had been lit in the store.
Ilr turned around and ordered the goods to be carried to the guest rooms, while a few people were left to take care of the animals, and the rest of the people, after a brief wash, went to the hall on the first floor to prepare for dinner.
After a while, the numb and spicy mutton vegetable soup was served with oil, and the aroma went straight to the nostrils.
Dr. Dian brought a large stack of steaming hu cakes, and everyone salivated and feasted on them.
There are also other diners eating in the restaurant.
At this time, Kang Dingzhi and Kang Xiaonu walked in from outside and glanced at the people who were eating and drinking.
Kang Dingzhi took a deep breath, took a step forward, and said loudly: "Everyone, be quiet, please allow me to say something." ”
Gradually, the noisy sound in the hall quieted down, and Kang Dingzhi turned around and saluted, saying, "I'm really sorry to disturb everyone eating."
Let me introduce myself first, originally there were more than ten of us who were going to go to Tianzhu to do business, but we didn't expect to encounter a black storm halfway, and everyone was separated.
Later, a guy and I got lost and ran out of food and water, but thanks to the rescue of Ill Leader, we picked up a life and came back.
Please let me express my sincere best wishes to Team Leader Il. ”
He then stooped down and saluted Il, who smiled at him and waved back.
Kang Dingzhi continued: "Buddha bless, I made a vow at that time, if I can get out of danger, I must scatter all my money and ask the big guy to have a good drink."
Tonight, one counts as one, and the big guy can call the guys upstairs and outside, and drink openly, and the wine is enough. Shop, serve! ”
At this time, someone shouted: "This uncle, is it okay to drink more expensive wine?" ”
Kang Dingzhi answered: "When you get here, what do you drink without wine?" All the shops need good wines. After saying that, he turned around and saluted.
Everyone applauded, including Yier, who didn't expect Kang Dingzhi to be so arrogant and generous.
The atmosphere in the store is instantly warm, and who wouldn't be happy if someone is invited to eat a drink, or a delicious wine?
As several large jars are opened, the unique aroma of wine spreads throughout the store.
Kang Dingzhi instructed Kang Xiaonu to go upstairs and invite guests to drink from door to door.
When the wine was drunk, some people took the lead in singing, and folk songs from all over the world with straightforward lyrics and straightforward hearts came one after another, and some people began to dance along with the songs.
In these days of misery, when life could be lost at any moment, people have learned to enjoy themselves in time.
Kang Dingzhi asked Kang Xiaonu to hold a large jar of wine and began to toast from table to table. He invited the wine in the entire store, and everyone was very face-saving, and they drank all the wine that came over.
Regardless of whether you know or don't know, say hello, pat your arm, drink it all, and then there is a unique bold laugh of men.
The two surnamed Kang carried the wine jar to toast the guys who were on night duty outside.
Yier also drank some and had a bowl with Kang Dingzhi.
Slowly, he felt that his eyelids were heavy, and he could barely lift them. The singing in my ears became farther and farther away, and the sound became smaller and quieter.
The lights in front of him, the dancing people, the diners eating and drinking began to deform and distort, he shook his head hard, but he still couldn't resist the deep sleepiness, and then lay down on the table and fell into a deep sleep.
"This wine is really strong," was his last thought before closing his eyes.
The people who were eating, including singers, dancers, shopkeepers, and juniors, slowly closed their eyes and collapsed......
Until there was not a single person standing in the room, there was an eerie silence throughout the inn, except for the occasional beep, which was the explosion of lights.
There was a sound of footsteps outside the inn's door, and a group of people entered, all dressed in brown tunics with narrow sleeves and lapels, each with a bright saber in his hand.
The person at the head turned out to be Kang Dingzhi, I saw him wave his hand, and the rest of the people rushed up, stabbing the neck of the sleeping traveler, the action was crisp, the technique was skillful, and at first glance it was a disciple who was often stained with blood.
Pity these business travelers, who are busy all day long, are unknowingly killed by these bandits, and even the shopkeeper and the doctor are not spared.
Blood flowed throughout the store, and there was a thick smell of blood. After these people stopped their movements, Kang Dingzhi finally laughed, and finally turned into an irrepressible laugh.
Kang Xiaonu took a step forward and flattered: "The king is really resourceful, he got the goods we wanted without spending a single person or a horse, the king is really wise and powerful!" ”
Kang Dingzhi patted Kang Xiaonu's shoulder with a knife, and the handful of hair on his face was particularly obvious: "I didn't expect that the * I got from that in Tianzhu last time really worked."
When we get the money, we will go to Chang'an City for a walk, I heard that the ladies of Chang'an are plump and have first-class kung fu, so we have to enjoy it. ”
"Thank you, King!" Kang Xiaonu hurriedly thanked him.
"Brothers, hurry up and take care of it, except for that batch of lapis lazuli, just pick the rest of the valuable ones, don't delay the big thing."
The bandits responded and prepared to start looting.
Suddenly, a woman's exclamation came from the door. When everyone looked over, they saw a young woman standing by the door, with her hair combed in a high bun, her lips lightly tapped, wearing a long skirt with green and white flowers, and a red and yellow shawl hanging from her shoulders.
It's just that at this time, his face showed panic, his right hand gently touched his chest, and his left arm gently leaned against the door.
Kang Dingzhi said angrily to Kang Xiaonu: "You stupid slave, how can you still live outside?" ”
"Maybe she'...... I was in the toilet just now, and I didn't go in......" Kang Xiaonu defended hesitantly.
Kang Dingzhi smacked his lips: "Good Peugeot little lady, whether it's good or not, when you're done with business, the brothers can be happy and happy first and tie her up." ”
At this moment, the door of a guest room on the second floor squeaked open, and a young man of about twenty came out of it.
This man did not wear a scarf and hat, his hair was extremely short, his hair was black and his eyes were black, and he was quite handsome.
He was wearing white shorts and looked like he had just woken up. There was an ornament hanging faintly from his waist, and he was holding a cylindrical stick-like object in his hand, looking like a monk, but his face was obviously filled with irrepressible anger.
Kang Dingzhi stepped forward and scolded Kang Xiaonu is feet: "You, a dog, explain your affairs, none of them are done well, how can there be a living mouth in it?" ”
Kang Xiaonu didn't dare to respond, muttering in his heart, "You can't blame me, I knocked on the door for a long time, and no one inside answered......"
Kang Dingzhi turned to the monk and spoke in the official dialect of the Tang Dynasty: "This mage, the brothers are only here for wealth this time, and they will leave when they are done."
Since you have escaped, then don't meddle in your business, we will not kill those who have died in vain. ”
The young man walked forward slowly, slowly approaching the stairs, and said in a deep voice, "Since you strong men are here for wealth, why do you do so much killing.
They have gone away from home only to feed their families, and now you have taken their lives, who will provide for their wives and children, and who will serve their grandmothers? ”
Kang Dingzhi was speechless for a while, and then a thief stepped forward and said fiercely: "Little thief, don't be ashamed, grandpa is doing a business without capital, who cares more, no matter how much, grandpa will result in you." ”
After speaking, he shook the saber in his hand vigorously, and the other bandits coaxed one after another.
Under the reflection of the lights, the atmosphere suddenly became tense for a while.