After a two-night trek of day and night, Chu Tianya, Xiao Linglong and the others arrived in Xishan at dawn.

After a detour of dozens of miles of mountain roads, they finally avoided Xu Han's sphere of influence in Taiyuan. But as soon as he entered the mountain forest of Tianlong Mountain, he was intercepted - Qingyun Castle, well defended!

Without much effort, Chu Tianya revealed his identity. It seems that the Qingyun Castle, which suddenly grew overnight, has long been known to everyone in the name of Chu Tianya. When the leading minions heard that it was the sworn brother of the lord of the village, he was so happy that he danced with joy, and invited them to go up the mountain very enthusiastically, and escorted them all the way to the gate of Qingyunbao Dazhai.

Revisiting the old place is already a different world.

Qingyun Castle, which has been devastated by a war, has ushered in a rebirth like a phoenix nirvana. Although there are still some sores and traces left by the sunset battle on the walls of the huge stone pile, the entire city has been heightened and strengthened many times, and has become more majestic. The mountains and forests immediately outside the fortress were pushed forward half a mile by the flat ground, and the urn city and hanging gate were built to strengthen the defense.

The arrow towers are lined up and rolling, and the soldiers are shining with snow and iron armor, which is a mighty scene of strong soldiers and strong horses!

"Look at the orderly and solid layout of this city defense, it seems that it is no longer an ordinary cottage - Meng De, he is a general!" He Bodu couldn't help but praise, "I can't imagine that in just one month, Qingyun Castle, which was once destroyed by the Jurchens, has not only restored its former weather, but also become more vigorous and majestic!" ”

At this moment, dozens of huge horns more than one person long were suddenly erected above the city, and more than thirty sturdy red men picked up sledgehammers and stood in front of the war drums.

The red flag shook in the air, and the golden drums sounded in unison, resounding through the sky!

The people and horses in Qingyun Fort galloped to the sea and thundered, and thousands of troops and horses rushed towards the owner of the village, the momentum was huge, neat and orderly, and there was a tendency to overwhelm the world.

In the face of this majestic momentum, the horses that Chu Tianya and the others stepped on couldn't help but jump in panic.

"Chu Daguan, the master of my village has come to greet you!" The little leader who led the way came to report.

"Seventh Brother is here." Chu Tianya's heart was also excited, and he hurriedly got off the horse.

At this time, a horse like an arrow rushed out of the gate of the cottage, a horse like a falcon, and a person like a dragon.

"Good brother!! I miss my brother!! Meng De galloped with a whip, but he was wearing pajamas and barefoot, and before the horse stopped, he jumped down and almost fell, still laughing loudly and running towards Chu Tianya.

"Seventh brother!"

The two brothers bowed down with their arms folded, laughed together, and then hugged each other tightly, uncontrollably excited.

Above the city, the trumpets shook the sky and shook the clouds, and the huge drums rumbled and the birds were astonished.

Thousands of men and horses lined up inside and outside the gate of the cottage, raising swords and guns and cheering thunderously.

Meng De grabbed Chu Tianya and raised one hand in the air, and shouted hoarsely: "Brothers! This is my Meng Laoqi's blood brother - Taiyuan Chu Tianya! From today on, Meng Laoqi is Chu Tianya, and Chu Tianya is Meng Laoqi! ”

"Roar!!"

He Bo and Xiao Linglong, who were not far behind the two, took a long breath, glanced at each other, and each showed a pleased smile.

Xiao Ai, who was riding with Xiao Linglong, sobbed excitedly, and said while wiping her tears: "It's so touching!" Brother Meng and Brother Chu are really closer than brothers! ”

Xiao Fei, who returned to Qingyun Castle, had already gone into hiding and secretly cried alone.

At this time, Ma Kuo, who received the letter more slowly, also came with a group of people to greet him. There are more than 20,000 horses in the cottage, and Ma Kuo mainly commands the horse army. The reconstruction of the cottage and the formation of the army were mostly built by Ma Kuo, a battlefield general, which made the reborn Qingyun Fort get rid of the messy and banditry of the bandit and the horse, and it had a regular militarized style.

Meng De was really happy today, he didn't care that he was wearing pajamas and barefoot, so he took Chu Tianya's hand and invited him and his party into the cottage.

After suffering that battle, Qingyun Fort was already devastated. A Nirvana fire also almost completely destroyed this century-old military fort. Even when the Jurchens broke through the cottage, it was even more difficult to find a few robes and a house to hide from the wind and snow.

The former Qingyun Castle left an indelible mark on the Jurchens in such a tragic way. Today, it has come back from the dead and stands proudly!

Compared with the leisurely scene full of pastoral joy in the past, the current Qingyun Fort is more majestic and majestic, full of military appearance. On top of the original ruins, many military camps, stables, school yards and generals' platforms were built. The discipline and system of the army are fully enforced in the fort.

The four battalions are divided into various city gates, the eight-sided army patrols the whole fort, the residential area and the military camp are planned separately, there are also small workshops, shops and orchards and fishing markets inside, and the grain and grass materials above and below the fort are stored and closely guarded.

It can be said that although the sparrow is small, the pattern is orderly and solemn!

"In just one month, Brother Seventh has made Qingyun Castle change the world, and he is a big deal!" Chu Tianya said in heartfelt admiration.

Meng De laughed and said: "Born in troubled times, all I collect here are poor families and displaced people from all directions. The common wish of all people is to have a stable home and eat three full meals. Therefore, whenever I go out to borrow food, I will all take my life and go forward one after another; But to build a home, everyone dreams of sleeping at night and doing their best! Now, there are more than 25,400 elite soldiers in the whole fort, and the total population is more than 40,000! In just one month, Qingyun Castle has completely recovered its former weather, and people will come to join it every day! - Brother, have you seen it, the current Qingyun Fort is even bigger than before, and every inch of land in the fort will be developed and utilized. There is an inexhaustible supply of firewood on the hill that allows us to build countless houses. According to rough estimates, Qingyun Castle can accommodate at least another 100,000 people now! ”

"Amazing!" Chu Tianya praised with relief and emotion, "Seventh brother, I am convinced." You're such a big guy! ”

"Don't say that. Now my family is small, and I can barely manage it. Recruiting troops and horses, robbing homes and houses, these are also my old jobs. But if the size of the team grows larger, especially when faced with the big decision of life and death, I can't do it, you have to be in charge of the overall situation. Meng De said, "Didn't our brothers say it a long time ago? Here, from now on, it will be our common home. ”

Chu Tianya glanced at the people around him and said with a smile: "Seventh brother, I'm new here, don't say such a thing—I'm hungry!" ”

"Haha! ——Hurry up and set up a banquet to catch the wind and wash the dust for my brother and his party! ”

Xiao Linglong, who was not far behind the two of them, sighed lightly and said to Uncle He: "Old man, if Qixingzhai is not because of civil strife and facing a choice of a way out, these weather in Xishan today should be manifested in Qixingzhai." ”

"Yes! - This is called time, life! The old man shook his head and said, "Why don't you say that I'm dissatisfied with my bad guy Jiao Wentong?" He was in a high position in Qixingzhai and held power, but he couldn't see the current situation and ignored his responsibilities, staring at the word 'Zhao'an' to compete with Guan Shan, and he didn't want to forge ahead and delayed the good time. Although he is a little capable, compared with the young master and Bai Xu, his vision is much shorter, after all, he is just a martial artist, and it is difficult to become a great weapon. In contrast, Meng De's ability may be better than him, but Meng De's biggest advantage is Jiao Wentong's biggest flaw! ”

"What do you mean, old man?"

He Bo pointed to his chest, "Here! - Mind and strength! Although Jiao Wentong is very righteous and a good man, he is too arrogant and self-serving, and he rarely really listens to the good words and persuasions of others. Meng De is different, he can afford to take it and put it down, and he is humble and humble to Corporal Ruogu Lixian, and he makes a promise to the sky. For brothers and friends, the two of them are the same morality and promises, but Jiao Wentong is used to being condescending, and Meng De is frank. Hey, it is precisely because of the poor temperament that leads to the completely different scene of Qingyun Fort and Qixingzhai today. ”

"Maybe that's the case......" Xiao Linglong sighed softly, "Originally, after the battle of Huanglong Valley, Qixingzhai should have taken advantage of the thunder to develop and grow, but because of the great wind of the tree, it attracted the intervention of the imperial court, and since then it has fallen into a dilemma. On the contrary, Mengde, who already had nothing, was able to let go of Yibo, but he had today's vigorous atmosphere. ”

"You can't ignore the role of one person in this." He Bo said with a smile, "If Qixingzhai can fully accept him with Corporal Lixian, listen to his opinions, and develop according to the path he said, all of the qiē that now belongs to Qingyun Castle are all in Qixingzhai, including Meng De and Ma Kuo, will only be under the command of Qixingzhai." ”

Xiao Linglong blinked her eyes and pouted at Chu Tianya, who was not far ahead, "You mean him?" ”

"Of course." He Bo smiled, "Although he is not visible or dewy during this period, he has directly affected the fate of the two cottages." If it weren't for him in tandem and guidance, Meng De and Ma Kuo, the two lonely people, could only drift to the end of the world and die in the rivers and lakes, how could they make a comeback with the help of the power of Qixingzhai? On the contrary, if the leaders of Qixingzhai could put aside the view of the gate and accept the young master with generosity and courtesy, Meng De and Ma Kuo would not leave Qixingzhai to set up their own portal. In the final analysis, the view of the thief Xiangma's portal is still too deep, and this is a habit they can't change. ”

"Hey, when the old man said that, it's really like this......" Xiao Linglong sighed again, "Originally, I thought that after Tianya went up the mountain, he would quickly integrate with the cottage and become one of us." Later I realized that I was too naïve. Although the cottage was very polite and welcoming to them, he always treated them as outsiders. There are important occasions when they are rarely invited to discuss them. Even I don't know about it sometimes. Portal Views...... That's right, it's this thing that harmed Qixingzhai! ”

"Well, it's all to blame Jiao Wentong's scumbag!" He Bo hated that iron could not be made of steel and scolded, "It's because that kid is stubborn and can't use things for his own use, so that Qixingzhai can't retain talents." Yang Zaixing went down the mountain before, wasn't it because he had a conflict with him? Guan Shan was forced by him to have no choice, so he had to take some people to accept Zhao'an first, and the young master, Meng De, and Ma Kuo had to leave the cottage and stand up for themselves - if he had a mind like Meng De, where would Qixingzhai be compared to Qingyun Castle? ”

"Forget it, in fact, the second brother is a good person, but he has a deacated reputation with his skills, coupled with a natural outstanding temperament......" Xiao Linglong didn't want to say any more. After all, Jiao Wentong is her life-saving benefactor, and he is also the brother and guardian saint who gives her the most love and care.

"Stop, stop, don't talk about him. I'll be angry when I say him! Uncle He swaggered forward with his hands on his back, and shouted with a smile, "Master Mengzhai, you only care about being shabby with your brother, but you snub the old man and another big man, are you guilty?" ”

Meng De was startled, and hurriedly ran back a few steps before bowing down to Uncle He, "The juniors were too excited for a while, and they snubbed the seniors, capital crimes, capital crimes!" ”

"The old man was born informal, not tight." He Bo smiled and pointed back, "Look there!" ”

"Lord Xiao!" Meng De suddenly understood, laughed at the moment, hurriedly dressed and put on his shoes, and walked to Xiao Linglong to hug his fists, "Lord Xiao is here, and the immortal aura of Qingyun Castle is lingering!" - I'm here this time, but don't go again! Since then, Qingyun Castle has been the home of the county lord! ”

Xiao Linglong returned the salute and said with a smile: "I knew that the master of Meng Zhai treats people with sincerity and courtesy, so I am not welcome, and I will definitely stay longer." It's just that my home is in Qixingzhai! ”

"Didn't you say that you should marry a chicken and a dog?" Meng De laughed heartily and laughed loudly, "Lord Xiao, please deign to marry my brother, how about it?" ”

Xiao Linglong was stunned for a moment, and her face turned red as soon as she brushed it. She never expected that Meng De would suddenly talk about this issue in public, which caught her off guard.

At the moment, Ma Kuo, He Bo, Xiaofei Xiaoai and the surrounding leaders and minions all began to fight, urging Xiao Linglong to agree to get married. There was a lot of trouble for a while, and Xiao Linglong was in a dilemma.

Chu Tianya couldn't help but smile bitterly when he saw Xiao Linglong's embarrassment, so he stepped forward and whispered to Meng De: "At present, Qixingzhai is falling apart and is undergoing changes, how can Xiao Linglong have the heart to think about this?" Moreover, when Xiao Linglong came to take refuge, we would be suspected of falling into the well and digging the foot of the wall, and it would not sound good to pass it to Guanshan and Jiao Wentong. Let's talk about it in a few days, and don't rush it. ”

When Meng De heard it, it made sense. So he invited everyone to the banquet first, and the joke continued, but he paid good attention to the proportions and no longer urged the marriage.

Xiao Linglong exhaled fully. This kind of courtship style is obviously not what she likes. Fortunately, Meng De stopped in time with a very measured measure, which made her feel relieved.

The reception banquet is very free, the long big table is full of wine dishes, roast lamb stew, everyone is like eating flowing water seats, buffets back and forth, and persuade each other to drink, unrestrained and warm entertainment.

Xiao Linglong was actually quite hungry, so she and Xiao Ai sat quietly on the side to eat some food. Chu Tianya and everyone drank a circle of wine and walked over to sit beside her, chuckling with some drunkenness: "After a night of driving, are you tired?" ”

"Okay." Xiao Linglong nodded, but with a hint of a smirk on her face.

"What, scared and angry?" Chu Tianya said with a smile, "Meng De is like this, upright, and doesn't have too many twists and turns. ”

"I don't blame him." Xiao Linglong breathed a sigh of relief, but glared at Chu Tianya, "When I was besieged, why didn't you come out to relieve the siege?" Still watching the excitement stupidly on the side, smiling with a bad face? ”

"The conscience of heaven and earth, if I hadn't secretly helped you get out of danger, would Meng De and them be able to let you go?" Chu Tianya said with a smile, "Besides, if I come forward to persuade me to break the siege, won't the yellow mud fall into the crotch of my pants, and it will be even more difficult to argue?" ”

"Phew! I'm eating! - Go, go, drink your wine, don't come and disgust me! ”