Chapter 45: Lan Qi Enlightenment
Ever since he had placed those Zhantu people in a nearby river valley, Wei Zeng had never taken care of them again. Although Wei Zeng took them in, it did not mean that he was any less wary of the Zhantu people.
In the days that followed, both sides went about their lives, and there was no more communication except for the occasional exchange of supplies.
But the human heart is very strange, as long as it is quiet, it will always be friendly to everything around them, no matter what has happened before. All grievances will disappear little by little over time.
In the winter, they hunt in the pastures, and when they are idle, they exchange daily necessities with each other, and in the contact little by little, everyone puts down the mustard in their hearts and gradually realizes peaceful coexistence.
Wei Zeng did not take care of the Zhantu people, but those Zhantu people would send some cattle, sheep and horses to Wei Zeng every month, and expressed their willingness to follow him and obey his command.
Wei Zeng didn't say much, just gave those cattle, sheep and horses to the poor people in the village, but all kindness was slowly established without saying a word.
This time, the Zhantu people came again, and they were looking for Wei Zeng everywhere, wanting to hand over the things in their hands to him. After searching for a while, they finally found Wei Zeng, who was still working, in the terraced fields cultivated on the mountainside.
"I didn't tell you that it would be nice to leave things behind, there is no need to find me every time." Wei Zeng glanced at them and said, then continued to work in the fields.
"We also know that Lord Mobei Feiying is very busy, and we don't want to bother you all the time. It's just that our lamb has just given birth to a cub, and this newborn lamb has to be handed over to Lord Mobei Feiying by hand. Several Zhantu people stood aside and said respectfully.
"Newborn lambs? Spring is the time when everything is multiplying, and a little vitality is a sign of prosperity in the future. It's hard for me to refuse this gift, so I'll just accept it. Wei Zeng thought for a moment with his hoe and said.
After saying that, Wei Zeng put the hoe on the edge of the field, scooped up a few handfuls of water in the puddle next to it, washed his hands, and took a little lamb from the hands of an elderly Zhantu man.
When the Zhantu people saw Wei Zeng give a gift, everyone was full of joy and bowed respectfully to Wei Zeng to express their gratitude.
"This is the first lamb born to our tribe this year, and now it has been handed over to Lord Mobei Flying Eagle, Lord Mobei Flying Eagle will definitely be able to bless our tribe with peace and security this year. Lord Mobei Flying Eagle, you continue to be busy with your business, we won't bother. We'll hand over the rest to Steward Zhen. ”
After the Zhantu people finished speaking, they saluted Wei Zeng one after another, and then left here.
Lan Qi and Han Taozi stood not far away, watching all this, and when all the Zhantu people left, they walked to Wei Zeng's side.
"Mr. Lan Qi, Miss Han, you are quite comfortable living in the village, I just hope you can enjoy it here." Wei Zeng greeted with a smile when he saw the two of them coming.
"I saw a Zhantu person coming, so I came over with curiosity, and asked General Wei not to be surprised." Lan Qi said.
"The name of my Mobei Flying Eagle is getting louder and louder because of the war with the Zhan Tu people. The fact that I was defeated in the first place was also related to the fact that the Zhan Turks fled halfway. In the eyes of others, when I met with the Zhantu people, I wanted to kill an enemy who killed you and me. Now that this is the case, it is no wonder that Mr. Lan Qi feels strange. Wei Zeng said with a smile.
"General Wei said it so easily, it seems that he has let go of everything. But it is very difficult for ordinary people to give up all hatred and disputes. Lan Qi said.
"I have never let go of the insistence in my heart, including all hatred and disputes. I still feel angry when I see someone who has failed me. It's just that I've realized that reciprocating hatred with hatred won't solve anything. So I learned to look at it quietly, I learned to do nothing. When these Tun people arrived, I did not kill them. I just saw that they were so focused on surviving that they didn't mean anything else, so I didn't do anything. As for why it has developed into the way it is now, I really don't understand. But the way it looks now, it looks pretty good, so keep it that way. Wei Zeng said with an indifferent smile.
"Because of killing and knowing life, because of courage and benevolence, because of a persistence, a reason, after all, you can understand the avenue. This may be the state that General Wei has reached now. Lan Qi said thoughtfully.
"Mr. Lan Qi has read a lot of books and knows a lot of big truths. But I didn't know much, I just learned to persevere. As a child, I couldn't control my own destiny, so I learned to be self-reliant and fearless. What I want to do is very simple, and that is to protect the people around me from any harm.
"I have been doing this since then, but somehow I have been drawn into all kinds of strife, and one after another strong enemies have come to kill me, and to the people I want to protect. United, I was united with those closest to me, and finally defeated one powerful enemy after another, gaining a lot of things that others would envy. I was really happy at that time, and I was really happy to be able to share all that glory with the people closest to me.
"Until one day, in the midst of endless strife, the people closest to me left me one after another, and each person left only one name after another, sealed in his memory, and could never appear by my side again, and I began to doubt all this. When I completely lost the prosperity I had at the beginning, I was left with only my own life.
"I don't understand why it's like this, I don't understand what the hell I'm doing wrong? But I'm still alive, and I have to keep going.
"Fortunately, my son Ye Yuan has always been with me, and my wife Zhen'er has also returned to me, and in that desperate situation back then, I finally have hope of survival. It was also something I didn't expect to be able to develop into today's situation. If I can let the people who follow me, and even the Zhantu people, get a chance to survive peacefully in this troubled world, maybe I should have nothing that I can't be satisfied with.
"But the outside world is still like that, and the people who live in the outside world are still struggling. I don't have the power I had before, and I won't fight for power anymore, so I can't do anything about everything outside. Mr. Lan Qi has a very high status in Anyun, and now the entire Yanbei is also under the control of the Iron Army, I just hope that Mr. Lan Qi can take care of my hometown father a little when he shows his skills in the future, Wei Zeng must be grateful. Wei Zeng said.
General Wei's words, Lan Qi remembered. If I have the opportunity to dominate the world in the future, I will never forget what General Wei said today. Lan Qi replied earnestly with a bow.
Wei Zeng bowed to Lan Qi in thanks, tied the lamb to the tree at the edge of the field, and picked up the hoe to weed the crops.
A once commanding general, a great hero who once divided half of the world, now puts down all majesty, all pride and ambition, and works hard just for a piece of paradise. Lan Qi saw it in his eyes, how could he not be moved.
"Everything doesn't come for free, and if you want to gain something, you will inevitably lose something. And the truly wise person will voluntarily give up some things and pursue what he wants. I said that General Wei was benevolent because of his bravery, and now it seems that he also learned because of his bravery. General Wei gave up all other desires, and just devoted himself to creating a happy land in his heart, and I can already foresee that his future achievements will definitely not be limited to Yishan. Lan Qi exclaimed.
"But don't you think that General Wei's experience is too tragic? I look at General Wei's look and see his reaction, he definitely won't like what he went through. If he really let him choose, he probably only wants that little happiness at the beginning. Han Taozi said sadly.
"Getting what you want, what you want is not what you want, it's the result of fate. The brave are not afraid of all this; Neither will a loving man be troubled by all this; And the wise person who understands all this will choose to watch quietly and work silently. Wisdom, benevolence and courage are one, and the word life and death are held in my hand, whether they advance or retreat, they are only in my thoughts. Reaching this realm, the impermanent fate can only unwillingly help me behind the scenes. The past is gone, the future belongs to him, and you don't have to worry about General Wei anymore. Lan Qi said.
Han Taozi looked back at Wei Zeng, only to see Wei Zeng bowing his head, holding a hoe, and working quietly. recalled that when I met him for the first time, I saw him in tattered clothes and unkempt face, just to go to Suicheng to rescue his wife; I remembered that a few months ago, when he encountered deserters on the northern border of Xu Huaiyan, Wei Zeng's anger could make everyone dare not come forward, and a blow could make everyone only escape.
"Is this Dayong? can pick up the killing intent and make all who face him fearful; You can also put aside your killing intent and take up life, so that all those who face him will be grateful. It's amazing that two things happen to one person. The word life and death is the last thing I am looking for, and it won't be long before I can return to Yaodong."
Han Taozi thought about it, and finally took his eyes off Wei Zeng's body, and then looked at the surrounding villages, looking at the people who worked hard in the villages, Han Taozi's heart was really happy.
"Master, let's go for a walk. It's really nice here, it's really different from the outside world. Han Taozi turned around as she spoke, but there was still Lan Qi's shadow.
was still by her side just now, and disappeared in a blink of an eye, Han Taozi's heart was really anxious. Could it be that Lan Qi didn't say a word, and just left, shouldn't it!
Han Taozi ran around the village, asking people for news of Lan Qi, and finally saw Lan Qi's figure on a mountain peak.
"Master, why did you leave all of a sudden, you want to come here, why don't you call me. Oops, why are you crying. Han Taozi gasped and said, walking into Lan Qi only to see Lan Qi burst into tears.
"It's nothing, I just want to be alone. I think Lan Qi thinks very highly of herself, and thinks that she can control the world in her hands with her own intelligence. Today, I learned that there is a sky outside the sky, and there are people outside the people. I have this bit of wisdom to keep me safe for the rest of my life, but it is still too far to make fate succumb to my feet. Lan Qi let out a long sigh.
"Are you sad because of these things? But what's there to be sad about? Master is the wisest person I have ever met, I can see everything so clearly, as long as you make good use of your wisdom, you will definitely be able to achieve your ambitions," Han Taozi said.
"Not enough, not enough. There is only one wisdom, and it is far from the highest realm. I relied on my wisdom to avoid all dangers and pursue the greatest blessings, but now I realize that I have missed too many scenery because of the dangers and difficulties. Lan Qi closed her eyes and burst into tears.
"Master, you also said, 'One source of absolute profit, ten times the use of the teacher', General Wei because of his bravery, and got benevolence and wisdom, then the master can also rely on your wisdom to get benevolence and bravery. Masters are wise people, and with your wisdom, everything is easy. Han Taozi said.
"A benevolent person loves others, and if he doesn't get along with others, how can he love others." The brave are not afraid, but how can they avoid all dangers and difficulties. Wisdom can lead to great achievements, but this achievement has closed the door to the highest realm. If you gain something, you will inevitably lose something else. Fortunately, I woke up in time, otherwise it would have caused a catastrophe in the future. Lan Qi said.
"The Master wants to rule everything with his own wisdom, although the Master's purpose is to make everyone fall in love with the world for the benefit of all. But with a lofty posture, with an identity that controls everything, people pursue happiness in confusion, and in the end it will only leave endless fog. As long as the master can open his heart and regard everyone he meets as a destined person, then benevolence will naturally arise. As long as the master can face danger and then rely on your wisdom to overcome all dangers, who can say that you don't have courage? Han Taozi said.
"So you already saw it, so why didn't you tell me earlier?" Lan Qi asked back.
"The master has a city in his heart, and in it all kinds of good things. But the gates of the city of the master were closed, and those who were not allowed to enter through the gate could not see even a little good. The towering walls and mighty guards discourage all those who cannot enter. I was fortunate enough to be able to enter the heart of the master, and I naturally understood the master's mind. But the master's heart can only be controlled by yourself, and only if you are willing to open the door of your heart, can others really enter. Han Taozi said, taking out a handkerchief to wipe away Lan Qi's tears.
"You're right, love is only about accepting others, and courage is only about overcoming adversity. Defending oneself with courage and keeping charity in one's chest is not really a great truth. Thank you, thank you for bringing me to Yishan, everything I got today will make me more enlightened in the future. Lan Qi hugged Han Taozi and said.
Han Taozi looked at Lan Qi's thoughtful expression, and a smile appeared on her face. She found what she was looking for, Lan Qi found what he was missing, and everything was something to be happy about. (To be continued.) )