Chuantao chose the site of the cottage next to the official road by the river.

In front of this is the official road, and below the official road is the gurgling water and Yuquan River. On the left is a mountain stream, rushing down, and at the intersection with the official road is an old bluestone bridge, and the stream passes under the bridge and joins the Yuquan River. On the right is a pine forest, tall and vigorous, with a thick layer of dead yellow pine needles spread on the ground. Behind the house is a naturally formed stone cliff wall with overlapping bluestones, and the natural caves under the wall are very similar to the stone caves under the Yellowstone cliffs, but they are smaller and have no hot springs. The cave once sheltered many passers-by from the sun and rain.

This was originally a wasteland, a piece of public land of the Hao family, and in addition to a small amount of sloping land that could be reclaimed, it was really not suitable for families who made a living from farming. Therefore, Hao Jiayu took Chuantao to find the patriarch and mentioned that he wanted to buy this land, and the patriarch generously agreed, and after handing over a hundred oceans to the ancestral hall for repairs, Chuantao also got the title deed, and began to hire people to build houses on this land, and the project was carried out very smoothly.

In fact, Chuantao's fancy to this land is not favored by people, the reason why Chuantao chose here is that there is not only the north-south official road communication, but also the surrounding countryside east-west travel hub, whether it is medicine or business, this is undoubtedly a feng shui treasure land.

In addition to planting tea seeds in the countryside, Chuantao pounced on the foundation of this cottage house, while planning the construction of the cottage, at the invitation of the patient, he cured the itch for the neighbors, but won a familiar name, and the reputation gradually increased, and for a while, everyone spread the word of mouth, and all the towns and villages knew about it.

At that time when the spring flowers were blooming and all trees were striving for glory, the construction of the thatched cottage had been basically completed.

A row of five wooden buildings with green tiles and red eaves is located on the spacious Pingba. In the middle is the hall house incense case, the left is the tea room kitchen, and the right is a pharmacy clinic. Upstairs is a little low, making it a great place to store your belongings. The grotto behind the house is designed according to the practice place of the Huangshi Cliff, and there is only a secret door to communicate, and there is no cave inside. Although the whole house is not carved and painted, it is also a new atmosphere.

When the new house was completed, it was natural to choose an auspicious day to invite relatives and friends to set up wine to celebrate, and the date was chosen by the patriarch and grandfather on the third day of the third month of March.

The patriarch took the initiative to arrange this matter in a decent and orderly manner. Of course, the invitation had to be written by Chuantao himself, the second uncle of Dai County Mayor Baiyuzhai in the city, the third uncle Mao and Huang Xianyun all sent invitations, and only the grandfather family was handwritten by the father to show respect.

Early in the morning on the third day of the third month of March, Chuantao's family was busy in their new home. The neighbors also brought kitchen utensils, tables and stools from home early, and set up several tables of banquets in Pingba, as well as the clan musical instrument team, all of which were arranged by the patriarch and grandfather to come here to help the fun, and after a while, they blew and played, which added a bit of festive atmosphere.

In the red sun, relatives and friends who came from afar one after another gathered together happily, just waiting for the county chief's personal letter and plaque to arrive, and then the cannon music was played and entered**.

Until the sun was far west, a team of people and horses finally came on the official road in the distance, and the one walking in the head was an old man riding a horse, this person was only known to Chuantao, it was Mr. Chen, the housekeeper of the county magistrate Dai. The eight soldiers in the back carried a large wooden plaque draped in red and hung colors, and followed closely behind Steward Chen, and the dusty but official pomp made the countryside grass people refreshed.

Chuantao saw that he was embarrassed to be lazy in this battle, and hurriedly caught up with the official road. Steward Chen saw Chuantao coming over, and also got off the horse and greeted Chuantao.

"I haven't seen you for a long time, and Langzhong has actually opened a new mountain gate to benefit one party, which is gratifying."

"Steward Chen has worked hard all the way, and Xiaosheng really can't afford it, Chuan Tao will remember Mr. Dade, and he will definitely be a picture in the future."

When he was noisy with Steward Chen, Chuan Tao looked at the back of the team, and it turned out that the second master of Baiyu Village, Mao San, and Huang Xianyun at the east end of the house bridge were all following behind the team, so he had to say to Steward Chen: "Please go first, I will go to the back to say hello to a few old friends, and then come over to accompany me." Chuantao went to the back and greeted the second uncle, Mao San and Huang Xianyun one by one, and hurriedly ran to the front, and took Steward Chen and his party to the twenty-step stairs paved with river stones, and stepped on the new residence Pingba.

Steward Chen motioned to the soldiers to hang the plaque above the gate, and asked the patriarch and grandfather to personally uncover the red cloth and the four black background gold characters, so that everyone's eyes lit up - Baicao Medical Hall. Steward Chen clenched his fists in front of his chest and said loudly: "On the order of the county magistrate Dai, I hereby give the young handsome man Hao Chuantao a plaque to show his superb medical skills and encourage him to benefit the party." The applause of the villagers rang out, and Chuan Tao knew that it was time to say something about the scene, so he also said loudly: "Thanks to the love of County Magistrate Dai, Chuan Tao will also do his best to contribute to the prosperity and tranquility of the county."

A burst of firecracker gunpowder was deafening.

Steward Chen, the second uncle, and Mao San were all invited into the tearoom to sit down.

Chuantao was about to call the steward to open a banquet to entertain guests, but he saw a mighty team coming up the slope, led by Chuantao's grandfather, so he had to welcome the guests into the house with his father first. Grandpa is here to cheer for his grandson, and the Peng family compound is famous in this hundred miles, and his arrival is undoubtedly to add confidence to Chuantao and earn enough prestige.

A unique indoor and outdoor banquet is fully opened, several tables indoors are noble, high-ranking villagers, relatives and friends have to participate in the banquet in Pingba, this is the custom of doing things, it is indisputable, the matter of the order of the seating, naturally there are patriarchs in charge of it, Chuantao father and son take turns to toast.

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This trouble did not gradually end until the day was near.

What I didn't expect was that the township office actually sent someone to congratulate him.

"Haha, our surname is Zhao, we are sent by the township office Liao Township Chief to congratulate Hao Chuantao on the opening of Langzhong Thatched Cottage, this is a little bit of Liao Township Chief's heart, please accept it." A middle-aged man dressed in Confucian clothes said to Chuantao with a smile. Behind him, a bearded uncle and a tall and thin young man also bent down towards Chuantao. Chuan Tao took the gift, which was about ten silver dollars wrapped in silk, which was not a small deal, worthy of the identity of the township chief.

Chuantao had no intention of interacting with political officials, so Hongxiang only invited relatives and friends to come to help, and did not invite official dignitaries, how could the township office come uninvited, Chuantao really didn't come up with a reason. It's just that it's not good to be too blunt and polite to greet you.

"I heard that the county magistrate Dai personally inscribed the plaque of the Hao family's thatched cottage, which must be outstanding in medicine, has an excellent reputation, and in the future, it will be a prosperous business, and it will move the party. We took the liberty to come, first, to congratulate Hao Langzhong, and secondly, to invite Steward Chen and his entourage to the township office for a day to fulfill the friendship of the landlord. ”

Chuantao finally figured out the meaning, and the emotional congratulations were fake, and the real purpose of this trip was to pick up Steward Chen. So he introduced this Mr. Zhao to Steward Chen.

It didn't take long for Steward Chen to send someone to say goodbye to Chuantao, saying that he was on official business and wanted to go to the township office to deal with some official business. Chuan Tao knew that he didn't force him to stay, and sent Steward Chen and his party to the official road under the steps and waved goodbye.

Originally, a number of temporary beds for guests to rest at night were prepared on the second floor, and many of the more than a dozen people were vacant when they walked, and a group of relatives who happened to settle the Peng family's compound were also exempted from the hard work of climbing to the old house on the slope.

Early the next morning, Chuantao's grandfather got up very early, and when he saw Chuantao doing morning exercises in Pingba, he didn't say much, so he found a hoe and ran to the ditch, dug up two weeping willow seedlings, and planted them on the edge of Pingba. After Chuantao finished practicing, he saw the two willow seedlings planted by his grandfather, looked at his grandfather, and said: "The weeping willow branches are tenacious, but the branches and leaves are soft and fine, I planted these two seedlings, I hope it can grow with you, and you will be peaceful and indomitable in your life." Chuantao felt that this seemed to contain deep meaning, and he couldn't think clearly for a while, so he smiled slightly, which can be regarded as teaching.

In the tea room, Chuan Tao asked Huang Xianyun specifically: "How is your child good-looking?"

Huang Xianyun smiled heartily: "After Master and Apprentice Chuantao treated the child back then, the child has been fine. After receiving your invitation, I realized that you had returned to your hometown to thank you. ”

Chuantao didn't turn around and said: "As a Langzhong, it is my duty to treat diseases and save people, so I don't need to worry too much about it. Now that my cottage has been opened, it is difficult to support my big brother, would you like to start a business with me?"

Huang Xianyun was stunned for a moment and didn't know how to answer. Chuan Tao knew that he was a martial arts practitioner and might be worried about wasting his kung fu here, so he stood up and said, "Please come with me first."

Huang Xianyun followed Chuantao through the back door and came to the grotto.

Exercise equipment such as wooden sandbags, stone burdens, stone locks, etc., have been placed here, and Huang Xianyun was taken aback when he saw it: "Chuantao Langzhong is a person who practices medicine, why does he have martial arts practice equipment?"

Chuan Tao smiled slightly: "I am Langzhong, I am good, I am also a martial arts practitioner, although I am young and not very qualified, but I have obtained the true biography of a famous family, and I am a little heroic and courageous." Do you want to come and learn a thing or two to prove the truth?"

Huang Xianyun is a good martial arts player, how can he give up this opportunity? So he clasped his fists and saluted and said, "Okay, then please ask my brother for some advice."

Chuantao has the most solid foundation in light skills, and is not afraid of strong hands, so he said politely: "Please attack the eldest brother."

Huang Xianyun is not a mother-in-law, and his mother said "look at the move", and the exiter has already stood in vain, and his hand has changed into eagle claws, and the left and right attacks have been directed at the middle of Chuantao. Chuantao immediately spun around and shifted with the momentum, avoiding a set of combos in all of them.

Huang Xianyun saw that Chuantao was moving, like a violent wind, shouted "Okay", and then withdrew his hand, prostrated himself, attacked with his hands and feet, and swept Chuantao under the plate in a row. Chuantao's toes were light, like a shock, always drifting outside the circle, easily dodging more than ten kick hook sweeps.

Huang Xianyun was a little surprised, he had practiced this click-based attack routine for several years, and he was his most proud skill level, and no one in the master could completely avoid it, how could he expect that the young Chuantao could not only be undamaged under his stormy attack all the way, but also did not even touch the corners of his clothes. For a while, he closed his hands and clenched his fists and praised: "I really admire a good set of light body wandering techniques for my brother." I just wonder if Brother Xian can show off his attack skills to open his eyes again?"

Chuan Tao saw that Huang Xianyun had already admitted his light skills, so he had to say: "Okay, that little brother is ugly."

Chuantao knew that if he attacked Huang Xianyun head-on, he would definitely be able to parry, and it would be a long fight. If Chuantao wants to win quickly, he can still use that move to find an opportunity. So he circled around Huang Xianyun, turning faster and faster, like a phantom, just when Huang Xianyun was about to become an inertial defense, Chuantao suddenly moved in reverse, and in an instant, Huang Xianyun's back was completely exposed to Chuantao's attack range, Chuantao bent his fingers and connected points, Huang Xianyun was hit several points in a row, and suddenly his limbs were weak, he stood unsteadily, and sat on the ground.

Chuantao stopped and picked up Huang Xianyun, and patted him twice on his chest, Huang Xianyun felt pain and suddenly regained his strength.

Huang Xianyun said ashamedly: "As a brother, I have practiced martial arts since I was a child, and I thought that my talent was extraordinary, and it was rare to meet an opponent, but I didn't expect that I would have no power to fight back under my virtuous brother. Admire, admire, admire. Then I'll go home and make arrangements, and then bring your sister-in-law and nephew to serve in the virtuous brother. ”

Chuan Tao and Huang Xianyun walked out of the back door, and the morning table outside was already ready, and Chuan Tao was invited to the table after meeting all the guests.

After dinner, Huang Xianyun said goodbye to Chuantao, and ten days later, he brought his whole family here to work with Chuantao.