The autumn sun shines on the earth, and pedestrians rush to the shade of the trees on the wide official road. The power of the autumn tiger is still very great, if you rush in the middle of the official road, it will not take a while, and you will be sweating from the sun. So most pedestrians either rush early or try to hide in the shade of trees. But there are also those who are not afraid of the sun, and four horses ran on the official road. And those on horseback dared to march against the sun. It's not that they are not afraid of the sun, but they all wear bamboo hats and silk cloaks, which are both sunscreen and majestic.

The four horses ran for a while and turned to a fork in the road, facing a tall imperial archway. The front of the archway has four big characters "Liulin Academy".

This is the ancestral home of the Yan family, Yan Wushuang's hometown Liulinbao. But now the whole village has become the property of Liulin Academy. As long as people stand under the torii, they can see the huge buildings hidden in the mountains and forests from a distance. In addition to farming, most of the farmers in Liulinbao now work in the academy to find an errand. There are also those who buy and sell in Calgotha, so life is very good.

When you meet an old farmer here, don't think of yourself as a scholar, maybe this old farmer is the father of a certain county magistrate or a certain general.

Tianci stopped under the archway and looked at Liulin Academy from afar. This is his ancestral home, where his ancestors lived. Find any person here, and you can talk to you endlessly about Yan Wushuang's story.

"Liulin Academy, I'm finally here. Haha, big brother, what are we waiting for, let's go quickly. Long Xingrong excitedly urged Niu Tianci, and at the same time urged the horse to gallop forward.

Niu Tianci smiled, and the horse followed. The four of them quickly ran to a stone bridge made of white marble.

"Stop, stop, you juniors don't know anything, don't you see the imperial monument standing by this bridge? Hurry up and dismount and cross the bridge on foot. An old man with a hoe stood in the shade of a tree on the side of the road, pointed at Long Xingrong and shouted loudly.

Long Xingrong immediately reined in the horse and took a closer look. But isn't it, a tall stone tablet next to the bridge is engraved with the inscription "Civil and military officials have dismounted here." ”

This is a special honor given to the Yan family by the emperors of previous dynasties. At this point, civil and military officials, regardless of their rank, must dismount and cross the bridge on foot. This shows respect for Yan Men and Yan Wushuang.

"Oh, thank you for the reminder. We came from Fengtian and came to pay homage to the mausoleum of the Duke of Qin. Old man, I wonder if you can get there along this road? Long Xingrong jumped off the horse and asked the old man politely.

"I'm from the capital. That's far enough. That's right, if you walk along this road, you can see the tombs of the heads of my family until you walk into the mountains. And you will pass by Liulin Academy on the way, which is easy to find. ”

"Old man, is this river the Liuhua River? Is there a vanilla pavilion in the willow forest on the other side? Niu Tianci stepped forward and asked.

"Exactly. The herb pavilion was the place where the martial saint Li Chengfeng fished back then, and there was also a martial arts arena for Yan Shuai to practice martial arts in the willow forest, and everyone who came here had to go to see it. In this way, the old man has nothing to do, so I'll take you to see it. The old man put the straw hat in his hand on his head. Lead everyone up the stone bridge to the Herb Pavilion.

As soon as a few people approached the willow forest, they only felt that the breeze was blowing and the heat was gone. The herb pavilion made of giant wood was cleaned. Due to the large number of people who came to pay their respects, the railing and sitting board of the Herb Pavilion were frustrated by countless hands, which made the Herb Pavilion antique and calm.

"Hey, just look around the pavilion. Don't dare to go up. That's a privilege that only His Majesty and the head of the family can have, and we don't dare to trespass it. ”

The old man muttered about the precautions as he walked. There are many stone monuments standing next to the Herb Pavilion. There are imperial and ordinary ones. They were all written by the emperors and important ministers of the court, as well as the literati and writers. Several people walked through the forest of steles, carefully appreciating the inscriptions as they walked. There is no need to ask others anymore, Yan Wushuang's exploits are all engraved on the inscription. Those inscriptions are either impassioned or elegant, but they are all full of admiration for Yan Wushuang.

Deep in the willow forest is a huge martial arts arena. Unlike the silent Herb Pavilion, it's very lively. Because there are many half-grown children who practice martial arts here, and most of them practice the Wushuang lance method.

Long Xingrong was happy in his eyes, his eyes were staring at these children, and he followed the gesture in his hand.

"Hahaha, you can't learn like that. I want to learn the Musou lance method. First of all, you have to work hard. Don't even think about getting started without three or five years of hard work. Looking at your delicate and expensive appearance, it's better not to learn. Listen to the old man, you can't stand it. The old man said to Long Xingrong.

"Old man, those children can practice, why can't I practice?" Long Xingrong was a little unconvinced.

"Those children are strong from a young age, and they have been working hard since they were four or five years old. Besides, these children usually work in the fields, and one of them looks young, so the strength can top an ordinary adult. Have you ever done hard work? You must know that work is also one of the ways to work hard. ”

After listening to the old man's words, Long Xingrong stopped talking. He is so big, let alone doing farm work, and even having someone to serve him when he eats, so he naturally can't do it. Long Xingrong looked back at Niu Tianci and them, and suddenly regained his confidence.

"Old man, I can't do it, but my eldest brother and third brother can, you see they are definitely better than these children."

"Well, that's a good point. These two are indeed good materials for martial arts training, and it can be seen that they have also been on the battlefield. The old man nodded and said.

"Huh? How do you see the old man? Long Xingrong asked curiously.

"Hehe, the old man used to be a member of the Zhenbei Army. Don't say it's an old man, almost all of us people my age in this place have been in the Zhenbei Army. The Zhenbei Army is Yan Shuai's pro-army, how can there be fewer soldiers. So, the old man could see at a glance that these two offspring were not ordinary. One must be a man of great strength, strength and bravery. A person who must be brave and extraordinary, and has outstanding wisdom, the old man is right, right? The old man touched his goatee proudly after speaking.

"The old man praises falsely, my brother is ashamed." Niu Tianci pulled Wang Meng and hurriedly humbled himself.

"You're welcome? As soon as the connoisseur makes a move, he will know if there is a mule or a horse. Children, come here. Put your work to the fore and let these two distinguished guests see it. ”

A group of children hula came around to show their strengths. Niu Tianci couldn't help but nod, he found that there was a moderately sized child in this group of children, who was the best of this group of children in every way. This kid uses a big lance, and there is quite a harmony between one move and one style. Niu Tianci knew at a glance that this was an authentic peerless lance method.

"Little brother, what's your name? Where did you learn your lance? Niu Tianci pulled the child and asked.

"My name is Qin Suo, and my nickname is Tie Dan. My spear method was personally instructed by the head of the family. Tie Dan'er replied a little nervously.

"Haha. This is the grandson of the old man. His father is also in the Zhenbei Army, and he is still a commander. This kid has been smart since he was a child, and he learns what he looks like. Yan Shuai liked it very much after reading it, so he personally pointed out a few tricks, hehehehe. Qin Laohan smiled very proudly.

Tianci understood that Yan Shuai that Qin Laohan was talking about was his biological father Yan Chengyu. I didn't expect to meet my little brother in my hometown. Niu Tianci touched Tie Dan'er's head fondly and said, "Well, you practiced well." The foundation is very solid. It's just that you're still young and your strength is still insufficient. I don't have any experience with masters, and there are still a lot of mistakes in this lance. Come, give me the lance, and I'll teach you the right lance. ”

Niu Tianci took the horse lance and nodded. Although Tie Dan'er's horse lance is made of wood, it is also extremely heavy, which shows that the child's arm strength is not small. This is the most basic condition for learning the Wushuang lance method, it seems that this iron egg has a good foundation, but I don't know if it's smart enough.

Niu Tianci deliberately slowed down. No internal forces are used. But even so, I only saw the big lance flying and circling, and I didn't see the heaven-sent figure. Long Xingrong was dazzled, Wang Meng had already snatched a horse lance and followed the practice. As soon as he unleashed it, his power was naturally extraordinary. I saw flying sand and stones on the martial arts field, and the strength was vertical and horizontal. The people around him only felt the strong wind like a knife cutting their faces, and their clothes were hunting. At this time, Peach Blossom also learned to practice with a spear.

Qin Laohan was overjoyed when he saw it. He had seen Yan Chengyu practice, and Yan Chengyu's lance method was like this. Not bad at all.

Niu Tianci finished a trip, and carefully taught Tie Dan with one move and one style. This kid is really smart. It didn't take long to memorize nine out of nine. Niu Tianci nodded with satisfaction and said to him: "Practice hard, I'll come to you in a few years." When the time comes, if you learn everything, I will take you to the army. But if you can't learn it, I'll spank you. Are you afraid? ”

"Don't be afraid, I will study hard. Big brother, you will definitely come and take me to the army then, and then I will be able to go to my father. Tie Dan'er said excitedly that he immediately liked Niu Tianci.

"What's your father's name?"

"My father's name is Qin Wuyang. Garrisoned in the Far East. My dad didn't come home often, and every time he wrote a letter, it was written in the spring and in the summer. Big brother, I miss my father, I'm going to the Zhenbei Army to find him. Big brother, I must practice hard. You're going to have to come to me, Hook. Iron Dan held out his little finger.

Tianci grinned and pulled the hook with the iron egg, which means that an agreement has been made between the two. Niu Tianci took out a bronze medal and hung it around Tie Dan'er's neck.

"Take good care of this brand, if you have something, come to me in Cangshan Mansion in Jizhou, my name is Niu Tianci."

"I remember Brother Tianci. If you don't come to me then, I'll go to you. Tie Dan'er's face flushed with excitement. Qin Laohan laughed when he saw it, patted Tianci's shoulder and thanked him repeatedly.

Xiao Tiedaner volunteered to lead Niu Tianci and his party to pay homage to Yan Wushuang's mausoleum. After they walked through the magnificent gate of Liulin Academy, they saw a huge mansion. I saw a stone lion squatting on each side of the tall steps. The vermilion gate of the mansion was open, and the plaque on the lintel had four big characters "Yanshan Xiaozhu".

"Grandpa Hong, are you going to go into the mountains to hunt?" Little Iron Egg screamed and threw herself into the arms of an old man who came out of the door. As soon as Niu Tianci saw this old man, he chuckled in his heart and secretly shouted: "Uncle Hong? Isn't this Uncle Hong? ”

Niu Tianci appeared in front of him, the old retainer who was covered with wolf teeth and arrows, and said "walk the mountain road-" in his mouth.

"May I ask if this old gentleman's surname is Hong? Do you have a brother who looks like you? Tianci stepped forward and asked.

The old man surnamed Hong, who was laughing with Tie Dan'er, looked back at Niu Tianci carefully, and quickly calmed down after a moment of confusion on his face.

"This son, the old man does have a fellow brother who is similar to me. I wonder where Childe has seen him? ”

"That's good. My mother told me that a Mr. Hong saved my life more than ten years ago, and my mother carefully told me about the face of my benefactor. So when I saw Mr. in the next day, I remembered it. I don't know if Ling Di'an? God's eyes filled with tears.

"My brother is dead. Since the son is an old man, please come to the house and sit down. The old man wants to entertain the son on behalf of my brother. Oh, the old man's name is Hong Tu, who are these? ”

"They are my sworn brothers."

"Then let's come together, ladies and gentlemen, please."

Niu Tianci could see that Hong Tu was trying to suppress the excitement in his heart. Because it was face-to-face, Tianci could see that Hong Tu's eyes were already full of tears, and his beard was trembling slightly.

Tianci stepped forward to hold Hong Tu's arm, and everyone walked into the mansion together. Everyone sat down separately, and Hong Tu ordered someone to bring fragrant tea.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please. This is the ancestral residence of Yan Shuai, and it is unfortunate that several sons came. Yan Shuai's family is in Beijing, and only the old man stays here, and the old man is also the housekeeper here. A few sons took a break, and it was not too late to go to the mountain mausoleum after lunch. Oh, this son, haven't asked for your name yet? ”

"In the lower Cangshan Mansion, Niu is a godsend. This is my second brother Rongxing, and this is my third brother Wang Meng. That is my second brother's servant Peach Blossom. "God gave you an introduction.

After everyone saluted each other, they sat down, and Niu Tianci arched his hand and asked, "Steward Hong, I don't know if Yan Shuai has always been good?" ”

"There is Lao Gongzi to inquire, my master has always been fine. I wonder if my son's family is safe? ”

"My mother is all right, thank you Steward Hong. May I ask Steward Hong, when I passed by Liulin Academy just now, I saw that the gate was closed, I wonder if it was already a holiday? ”

"Oh. Childe didn't know that since my master stepped down as the commander of the Northern Army, this Liulin Academy has become a crowd. Most of those masters went to various places to find other heights. As a result, the number of students coming to the college to study is also becoming scarcer. Therefore, the doors of the academy are usually closed. ”

"I see, it can be seen that most of the people in this world are chasing fame and fortune, and the Hong official family doesn't have to take it to heart."

"Hahaha. The old man will not be annoyed by this. It must be known that the time will come when the wild goose will return to its homeland when it flies south. It's like a swallow under the eaves of a house. No matter what the situation in the family is, as long as there is a family member, the swallow will always come back, and it will always wait for the day when the family business will prosper. ”

"Steward Hong is so right, he is worthy of being the housekeeper of Yan Shuai's mansion, and he does have everyone's demeanor." Long Xingrong high-fived and admired.

Niu Tianci smiled and nodded. At this time, Wang Meng spoke: "Well, Steward Hong." I don't know when I can start eating? I waited for a long time, and the kid was hungry and thirsty, so I asked the Hong Guan's family to arrange it earlier. Hey. ”

"Hahaha. Wang Gongzi is quick to talk, the old man likes it very much, and the old man will arrange it. Come on, bring some pastries first. ”

While everyone was waiting for the meal, the Hong Guanjia led everyone around the house. Long Xingrong didn't care about any of this, but Wang Meng was dumbfounded.

"It's a big yard, so many houses. Big brother, when will I be like this? ”

"Hehe, too. As long as you follow the eldest brother, our brothers will do some work, and these will naturally be there when the time comes. Steward Hong is not strange, my brother is straightforward, but kind-hearted, and he is my good helper. ”

Hong Tu smiled and nodded, and couldn't help but look at Wang Meng a few more times. Seeing this, Hong Tu secretly rejoiced in his heart, winked at the sky, and then at Long Xingrong Nunu's mouth. Tianci pointed his finger at the sky, and Hong Tu nodded to show that he understood. (To be continued.) )