Datang Zhenguan for five years.

This year is a harvest and a busy year for the people of Lijiazhai in Yunshan. In retrospect, the time from Qixi Festival to Midyear Festival was the most relaxing time in half a year. Since the Midyear Festival passed, all the men of each family were recalled by the patriarch, and four huge hanging towers stood at both ends of the valley overnight. Several members of the Li family led dozens of families and divided into four groups to start the construction of the Yunshan Reservoir. Until the end of July, the patriarch Li Zhensheng rushed back from the county government, bringing not only the family of Gao Zhe, a craftsman who was in charge of directing the construction, but also conveyed the order of the government to levy conscription.

As the patriarch, Li Zhensheng received the order from the government to levy and conscript the official road leading from Zhou City to Chang'an, and took Gao Zhe's father and son to the mountains overnight. The next day, before dawn, I entered the mountain, and after returning from walking the mountain road for an hour, I called the heads of the families away directly from the busy valley construction site, and threw down Gao Zhe, father and son, standing on the temporary wooden bridge, looking at the four wooden towers that had never been seen before, and lifting and dropping boulders under the control of people.

The deliberations soon came to fruition, and it would not take much time for the government to repair the official road, after all, September was an important time when the wheat farmers were busy, although the conscription must end before September. But the reservoir will have to be built by September. Although the wheat can continue to be cultivated after planting, after all, it is winter, and the land is frozen, and once the frost and snow fall, the stone can also freeze and pierce, and it will be impossible to dry when it falls. Therefore, Li Zhensheng hesitated again and again and finally made a decision, spending money to offset the forced labor of some people, and the reservoir could not be delayed. In the end, after paying an extra sum of money to dredge up the relationship, Li Jiazhai, the main force of the government's forced labor work in previous years, only sent seven people this time.

Busy time always flies quickly, even Luo Yun thinks so. Before he knew it, everyone had changed into furs, and Luo Yun had put on his bearskin coat again. By the time the first snow fell on the treetops in winter, the four small reservoirs in Yunshan were nearly complete. When the snow fell heavily, half of the pool was covered. The patriarch also officially announced a temporary suspension of work, and the four hanging towers were put away, after all, they were made of wood, and they were worried that they would be frozen by heavy snow. However, although there is no need to repair the reservoir, the work in the fields is also busy. But Li Jiazhai is still busy, and this time it is a happy event. The young boys and girls who love each other in July finally enter the big day of welcoming their relatives before the wax moon after a long ceremonial run of matchmaking, betrothed, and then entering the formal lottery, asking for names, najib, recruitment, and invitation.

This year, it should be said that Li Jiazhai is very lucky, and the housewives are even more grateful to the brothers of the Li family in addition to worshiping the king of the stove and worshipping the three officials. When Luo Yun was chatting with Cheng Mu, he counted with his fingers. There are three families with the surname of Li Jiazhai marrying, including Zhang Song. Luo Yun, a relative of the Zhang family, was the first to know, and the bride price was twice that of other families, and the extra part was sent by Luo Yun directly to the second uncle behind the Zhang family's back. In addition to marrying relatives, there is also a family that marries a daughter, and what makes the family happy is that the husband's family lives in the county town, and of course it is also a peasant family.

And the Li family's own family...... There is a theory of seniority that is the marriage of Luo Yun's nephew, and the woman is also from Jiufeng Village. Other than that, there is no one who has married a daughter. I heard that there are a few Luo Yun's cousins who have someone who comes to propose marriage, but it seems that it is because the man's family is too poor or because the age is incompatible, anyway, this family is not ordered. As for Luo Yun's acquaintances, none of them are married. But it's not like he can't find a daughter-in-law, Luo Yun once happened to hear the fourth aunt and Aunt Mei gossiping and complaining, saying that a rich daughter in a certain village had come to the door, but was pushed away by the fourth uncle and Li Kun in a daze. As a result, Luo Yun felt even more pressure on his shoulders when he understood that what he said at the family meeting that day was spread. If this fails, he will really delay the future life of the Li family.

It was the first time to participate in a completely orthodox Chinese wedding, and it was different from the change of marriage customs in the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the Tang Dynasty, the Zhou rites were still followed, which should be regarded as the oldest etiquette in ancient China except for the ancient period. Although the common people's homes are not as cumbersome as the rich and noble royal families, there are many steps in the etiquette, but the utensils and utensils are just worse. Anyway, Luo Yun, as a bystander who doesn't have to do anything, participates in several weddings like watching a performance. Of course, it is inevitable to be obscene about what it will look like when you get married in the future.

It is worth mentioning that on the third day after Zhang Song's wedding, he took the bride to Luoyun's house with a wedding gift quite formally, nominally to thank the lord's family for his kindness. Luo Yun was also asked by Aunt Mei to wear a more luxurious dress to accept the newlyweds' gifts in the main hall, and then gave the bride a bride price. Of course, it's not a property, it's something for women such as needlework, pots and spoons prepared by Aunt Mei. To tell the truth, Luo Yun sat on the main seat and accepted the bow of Zhang Song and his wife, and felt very awkward, and when he gave this gift, Luo Yun felt as if he was a member of the woman's family. No matter what, after completing this whole set one by one, everyone sat down and served tea. Luo Yun glanced at the appearance of this little daughter-in-law.

I heard Daddy Zhang say that this woman's maiden name is Zheng, so I can't say my name. It is not certain whether ordinary civilian women have a big name or not, most of them may only have a 'boudoir name' or a nickname such as a girl in popular terms. Luo Yun didn't know what was going on, and Luo Yun didn't know the laws of the Tang Dynasty, and this marriage was also certified by the government and documents, but Luo Yun didn't understand how it was a legal marriage. is specific to the name of this woman after marrying into her husband's family...... Anyway, Aunt Mei told him to call Zheng the family.

This Zheng looks like he is only a teenager, he is not pretty, his skin is slightly dark, and he can see that he is very hardworking at home. With his head down, he sat quietly next to Zhang Song, who was 1.9 meters tall, and felt the same as the middle school students next to his parents in later generations. A big man is holding a little girl who has just reached his chest, but it is a very small bird. Twisting his ass uncomfortably, looking at Zhang Song's beaming face, Luo Yun couldn't feel happy, and naturally a lot. casually asked about the situation of Zhang Song's family, and learned that Zhang's father intends to build another house in the village next year, which will be used for Zhang Lin's marriage in the future, and the Zhang family's current house will be repaired again when the village is busy. As soon as Zhang Song finished speaking, Zheng, who didn't speak again after entering the house, answered after asking for the salute:

"My father-in-law and mother-in-law are loving, and I can't bear to suffer as children. In fact, the house at home is very good, and I heard my husband say that it has been specially repaired in order to welcome relatives, and there is really no need to repair it. It's better to save money to build a house for my uncle. Zheng spoke with a crisp voice. Luo Yun felt that this was also a straightforward person, at least this peasant woman didn't give people the jerky appearance of not daring to talk to the living.

"Hehe, the Zheng family is filial piety and virtuous." Aunt Mei listened to this and admired it, and nodded in praise. It interrupted what Luo Yun wanted to say.

Rolling his eyes secretly, Luo Yun felt that he should explain a little bit, this poor impression had to be changed from his own people. "Brother Zhang Lin must build a house, and the renovation of this old house must also be done. Not only Daddy Zhang's house, but most of the houses in Lijiazhai will be renovated next year. Hehe, Luo Yun should be younger than Sister-in-law Zheng, sister-in-law should not think that Luo Yun is talking big, the life of Li Jiazhai will get better and better, and sister-in-law can't suffer with Brother Zhang. ”

Zheng glanced up at Luo Yun in surprise, and after a closer look, he found that Luo Yun looked so handsome and not like a mortal, and he couldn't help but remember that his in-laws kept telling him not to offend the young master of the main family; "Where did Young Master Yun say, I have long heard my husband say that Young Master has been smart since he was a child, and when he grows up, he acts even more differently than ordinary people, and he can tame tigers ......and leopards."

Luo Yun waved his hand and interrupted Zheng, what did this Zhang Songdu say. "Don't listen to all that nonsense, it's true that I've been frail and sick since I was a child, and I can't afford to work. If it weren't for the considerate care of the elders, it would be a question of whether I would have survived. I just picked up two milk tigers from the mountains and fed them since I was a child, and they spread it so evilly......" took a sip of the teacup, Luo Yun didn't want to continue to be uncomfortable here, so he got up and nodded to Zhang Song and his wife: "You sit down for a while, let my sister-in-law have a good chat with Aunt Mei, and get familiar with the things in the village as soon as possible, Brother Zhang went to find Uncle Wu and Mu'er, they were busy in the backyard and wanted to get a warm 'earth dragon' out." You are a professional in this area, you might as well go and see if there is any improvement, I will go to the second uncle's house, and I will not accompany you. After speaking, Luo Yun's left thumb and middle finger snapped his fingers, and Xiao You, who was sleeping in the corner of the hall, got up leisurely and followed Luo Yun out of the door.

Zheng was frightened by the sudden appearance of the black tiger and screamed, and couldn't help but hide behind Zhang Song, Zhang Song hurriedly stood up and hugged his wife, and bowed down to comfort his wife in her ear. When I came, I already knew that there were two little tigers living in this house, and although I was mentally prepared, I couldn't help but be startled when I suddenly saw a black tiger as big as a hound. It's like a hunter who goes into the mountains to hunt and knows that he may encounter a tiger, but there are a few people who can stay calm without panic after actually seeing a tiger.

Since the beginning of winter, Xiao You and Zhenyue's spirit has been worse day by day, and they lazily lie in the nest all day long, unwilling to move. Luo Yun felt that the tiger should not need to hibernate, so he thought that the two little ones were sick. Later, it was found that the original nest could not accommodate the two tigers at all, and in order to avoid the fight caused by the two tigers fighting for the largest space, Luo Yun and Mu'er discussed and built a nest and put it in Mu'er's room for Zhenyue to live in. In this way, Zhenyue can also get closer to Cheng Mu, and it also saves the two little guys from fighting every day, Cheng Mu feels distressed every day when he watches Zhenyue being bullied by Xiaoyou.

Walking on the bluestone road with a little snow and looking up at the increasingly depressed mountains and forests, a year has passed so quickly. A few days ago, it should have been October 14, Aunt Mei and Uncle Wu went out early in the morning and came back the next day. When she came back, Aunt Mei gave Luo Yun a peace charm and replaced the one that had hung on Luo Yun's waist before. It is said that the original one was in charge of driving away evil spirits and curing diseases, and now this one is in charge of praying for blessings and keeping peace. Later, Luo Yun learned that the fifteenth was the 'Xia Yuan Festival', and Aunt Mei went to Shouyang Mountain to make incense to him on the 'Three Yuan Festival' this year. Luo Yun didn't let Aunt Mei carefully put it in his waist purse for him, but he still couldn't help but think in his heart, this old Taoist priest wouldn't be using this to let Aunt Mei continue to run him next year, right?

Walking to the ancestral ancestral hall with a wide field of vision, Luo Yun stopped and looked like a mountain. The four small reservoirs have already taken shape, and when they start again in the spring, the four small reservoirs will be completed, and all that remains is to connect them with movable wooden planks to form a large reservoir. Then dig the channel of flowing water on the slope and set up the drum truck to divert water, and this first step is completed. 'Whew-' I took a deep breath of cool air, felt ice stab my heart and lungs, and then slowly exhaled a puff of white steam. Although I didn't do it myself, I made it by myself. In life, no matter what the reason, people must always leave some traces of their existence in this world, and leave traces of that moment on this 'eternal' body.

If it weren't for the New Year's Day and the Shangyuan Festival, the winter time would be really boring. Zhengdan's clan will continue to make the whole village pay attention, this year Lijiazhai has changed a lot, what will happen in the new year? The Li family is the main five-room family. As the original eldest grandson of the long house, Li Luoyun was already fifteen years old after the year, and he could not reach the crown, but it should be said that this is the age at which the people of Pingming can be the masters of the house. And in the past year, have there been fewer clan orders from the grandson family of the chief of the long house? Although everything was announced by the patriarch Li Zhensheng, there are only 100 households in Lijiazhai, and what can really be hidden. Especially when the people surnamed Li who participated in the clan meeting saw Li Luoyun sitting alone on a wooden chair with a backrest armrest on the right side of the main hall, and a tiger the size of a wolf dog was lying on either side of the chair. Li Zhen'an and Li Jian on both sides sat down to make way of a gap, and Li Luoyun, who was lined up, was the master of this hall. In addition, Luo Yun was originally extraordinary in appearance and did not look like a farmer, and for a while, people borrowed the tiger's momentum, and the tiger lined the people's might. An invisible deterrent force slowly diffused, so that the two grandfathers of Luo Yun, who were sitting at the top, couldn't help but pay attention to Luo Yun's expression from time to time.

However, Luo Yun, who has always been expressionless, only stayed late last night in the thirtieth year of the lunar month, and the clan meeting did not make him feel nervous and excited like the first time, so he has been dozing off. In addition, what was said at the meeting was basically discussed before, and at this time, it was just a formal announcement by the second uncle as the patriarch, so there was really nothing good to hear. finally managed to adjourn the meeting, and listened to the elders' admonitions. It is still a solemn ancestor worship ceremony. Fortunately, he has participated in various festivals and ancestor worship ceremonies many times in the past year, and Luo Yun is used to it. It's just that it's a little hard to stand in this winter, but fortunately, my body is much healthier, and I won't freeze like last year.

After the New Year, Luo Yun felt that he had grown taller, and mentioned this at breakfast, Aunt Mei looked at it with a smile for a long time and said that she had indeed grown taller, but she was still so thin, and she still needed to eat more to replenish her body. After the meal, he pulled Cheng Mu to compare his head, yes, he did grow taller, and there was no meter ruler to measure, but Luo Yun estimated that he should be almost one meter seven. Because his visual Cheng Mu is 1.75 meters, he is half a head shorter than Cheng Mu. Luo Yun is quite satisfied with this height, after all, he is just fifteen years old, and he should be able to grow a little longer in the past two years. Don't ask too high, he can't grow as big as Uncle Wu and them, and those with thin arms and legs really want to grow to one meter eight or nine to really become bamboo poles. However, it is estimated that Cheng Mu should be able to achieve the same physique as Uncle Wu in the future if he supplements his nutrition well, and Luo Yun is also an outlier among the strong men in this mountain.

On the Qingming Festival, the family went to the mountain to sweep the tomb of Luoyun's father and mother, and Aunt Mei knelt in front of Luoyun's mother's tombstone and said for a while with tears in her eyes. Luo Yun couldn't cry for the pair of parents who had never met, and thanked them for their nurturing grace, so he pulled Uncle Wu and Cheng Muxian away, leaving Aunt Mei there alone to relieve the worries and nostalgia in her heart.

Walking through the forest after the rain, breathing in the moist air, I found that the peach blossoms were already in full bloom. For a while, Uncle Wu and Mu'er went home to be busy, Luo Yun turned around and went up the mountain with two tigers, ready to go to the back mountain pool to play. I remember that there are a lot of peach trees in that fruit forest, and it is also very good to enjoy the flowers in spring. With joy in his heart, he traveled all the way, and soon came to the fruit forest. Sure enough, the forest is dyed with powder everywhere, and the pool water is also red in pieces, and the pool water is reflected, combined into a beautiful picture. If there is a scholar on the side, he must give a poem to express his feelings, and then name this place as Peach Blossom Lake. After leaving, I inevitably reminisced about the scenery from time to time, and then painted a picture, etc......

However, Luo Yun really has no talent for poetry, and in the face of the beautiful scenery, he can't think of a poem that suits the situation. I want to change the name of Wenshuitan to a more elegant and artistic one, but I feel that 'Peach Blossom Pond' is a bit far-fetched. As for painting...... Luo Yun's mother went to the early ...... He didn't learn anyway.

When I sat down at the edge of the pool again, took off my shoes and socks again, and soaked my feet in the water, wondering what to call this place. There was a sudden 'poof' in front of him, and a stone smashed into the water, splashing a large part of Luo Yun's clothes. Stunned, he raised his head and saw two apes standing on the opposite tree trunk grinning at him, and behind Luo Yun, Xiao You and Zhenyue had already put on an attack posture. Luo Yun was amused in his heart, and he didn't want to be like a monkey, and he was about to wave his hand so that Xiao You and Zhenyue didn't have to pay attention to it, but he didn't want the two apes to deliberately provoke, and another fist-sized stone was thrown in front of Luo Yun, and now Luo Yun simply got his hair wet.

Without waiting for Luo Yun, who was stunned, to say anything, Xiao You and Zhenyue had already rushed out, how could the King of Beasts tolerate such a provocation. However, when Xiao Yu once again bounced into the tree in the air, the two provocative apes immediately dodged far away. Climbed to the top of the tree, Xiao Yu couldn't reach, 'squeaked' at the little ghost, Xiao Yu roared angrily. The roar of the tiger resounded through the mountain forest again, and the wild beasts in the mountains knew that the forest had a king again.

At first, Luo Yun could still sit and watch the excitement, but when the noise behind him came to his ears, Luo Yun couldn't help but turn around and take a look, and then he realized that something was wrong. In the woods behind him, there were several apes sitting on each tree, and it was difficult to count how many there were. Looking ahead, Xiao You and Zhenyue also chased more and more targets, but they didn't even throw stones at them, they all hid from afar. But the number is getting more and more, and Luo Yun really senses that these monkeys have some bad intentions at this time. Thinking of last year's monkey catching by Xiao You and Zhen Yue, I couldn't help but doubt that these monkeys would not hold a grudge to such an extent, and they still wanted to take revenge after so long.

Just as Luo Yun was hesitating whether to immediately recall Xiao You and Zhenyue and leave immediately, the spirit platform shook in an instant, as if he felt something. Luo Yun stood up barefoot and turned to look into the depths of the woods, there were already several half-human-tall gray-haired apes standing under the trees, but it was not only these strong-looking guys that caught Luo Yun's attention, but the rumbling sound of running. Xiao You was very keen, and for the first time, he didn't care about Zhenyue, so he ran to Luo Yun and stood still, opened his mouth slightly, his fangs were all exposed, and he put on a fighting posture. Zhen Yue took a step slower, and his reaction was a little slower than Luo Yun and Xiao You, and at first he focused on the standing apes, only to find a huge figure coming quickly.

When Luo Yun saw the huge monster that fell behind a group of apes, he finally couldn't help but gasp, something that surprised him finally appeared in this mountain......