Another week has passed.

In this week, in addition to studying with the teacher who taught her to read, Zhao Fugui, that is, He Zhe's secretarial, what He Yue heard the most was about this border war.

On this morning, Zhao Fugui, as usual, brought a Confucian enlightenment type book, and after giving a lecture to He Yue, he told her about it - the border war has intensified, and the city lords' mansions of all border cities have been transferred out of the palace to the front line to help deal with reserve affairs. And Zhao Fugui is also among them, and he will be sent to Beicheng to take over the backup work there.

So... He had to leave the City Lord's Mansion for a while, and he couldn't teach her all the courses that these noble ladies had to take. "This time... It could be long, it could be just a moment, but you have to memorize the passages I crossed out for you!"

Of course, this period of time, in the face of the cruelty of war, may become forever.

But the girl's mind didn't think about it so much. Because this is just a backup job, even if you are a little tired, you will definitely be able to come back safely!

And... Although Mr. Zhao has a good temper and personality, she can always be more relaxed in front of him. But these memorization and memorization things he taught are really annoying, if you can be lazy for a few days...

After the reluctance to part with the teacher at the beginning, He Yue saluted Zhao Fugui and was about to leave the study.

Zhao Fugui saw her appearance, and said with a dark smile that she was a little girl after all, and she didn't understand the cruelty of war, especially the difference of this war. He tilted his head and suddenly felt a sour nose. The scale of the battle between the two sides is getting bigger and bigger, and if one is not good, the whole city will fall directly into the hands of the enemy. Moreover, the ethnic feud between the two countries has recently been played up more and more intensely, and it seems that someone is manipulating it behind it. This war is extraordinary......

Unexpectedly, he had just entered the City Lord's Mansion and was full of thoughts about bringing a good life to his old mother, sister and brother-in-law, but he had to go to the battlefield. Now, according to his calculations, there are at least three or four points of danger at that level.

He has been hiding from his mother, who is not in good health, but his sister who learned about it cried and her eyes were red. The brother-in-law was a city catcher, and before he left, he put his sword of more than ten years in his bag, as a way to pray for Zhao Fugui's safe return.

It's enough to think about these things that are long-term love for children, and it's not a torture platform. Zhao Fugui comforted himself. He quickly stopped Heyue. A few days ago, he wanted to take Heyue to a place, but if he didn't go with her now, he might not have a chance in the future.

"Miss He, are you interested in going to the Wanxiang Lotus Pond with me in the afternoon?"

Wanxiang Lotus Pond is in the Wanxiang Lake on the other side of the foot of Luofeng Mountain, Heyue's hometown. There is a hundred miles of lotus pond that stretches to the border between Blackwater City and the country of Hades. He Yue remembered that although he lived close to there, he rarely had time to go there to see the lotus flowers. If you do the math, I haven't been there for more than a year.

"Yes, sir, but I want to speak to my father first. He Yue generously agreed. She has always liked Zhao Fugui's article "Lotus Field Moon Fu" written at the conference test, which was created with the theme of that lotus pond. Zhao Fugui and Wanxiang Lotus Pond can be said to have a deep relationship, and she vaguely feels that Zhao Fugui took her there, and there is something big or big to say.

Zhao Fugui smiled, very gentle and kind, "Aren't Lord He and Mrs. Shen not in the mansion today? I think it's a little more interesting for the two of us to go, don't tell others." There are some important things I want to say to you, and I hope you will always remember them in the future. ”

Seeing that Mr. Zhao, who was serious about etiquette, actually wanted to sneak out with him. He Yue weighed the pros and cons, although he was afraid that his father would find out and leave a bad impression on him, he still chose to follow his heart, looked back twice, grinned, and said in a low voice: "Okay, sir!"

Zhao Fugui also smiled, and smiled very happily.

In the afternoon, Zhao Fugui found a reason, supported Zheng Ergou beside Heyue, found a carriage, and spent a full hour to rush to the foot of Luofeng Mountain in Beicheng, and the edge of the Ten Thousand Lotus Pond.

As soon as he got out of the carriage, Zhao Fugui took a deep breath, with a complacent look on his face.

He Yue's expression was surprisingly similar to his. And the two thought of it at the same time, the "Lotus Field Moon Fu" written by Zhao Fugui.

At that time, there was also an important background to the writing of this article - the Ji family, a family in Blackwater City, forcibly rented a lake area around the Wanxiang Lotus Pond. Although the money handed over to the government is a lot, it is necessary to remove all the lotus flowers in the most prosperous areas, up to five miles, to build a building, the Fengyue Corridor. This Fengyue promenade spans both sides of Wanxiang Lake obliquely, and is seven or eight miles long. There are all kinds of cultural and toy murals in it, which are the treasures of various families in Blackwater City.

Not long ago, Ji Fu said that through the official government and the major families, each family has contributed some treasured calligraphy, calligraphy and paintings, and is committed to building the Fengyue Corridor into the most prosperous cultural place on the border, so that the surrounding countries and ethnic groups come to watch and appreciate the culture of Qinshan Kingdom. But in this way, the biggest problem is that not far from the Fengyue Corridor, there is a small island called Tear Ning Island, and most of the residents on it are engaged in lotus picking. And the lotus pond to be cleared is the most favored area for lotus pickers every year.

It can even be said that without this land, it would be difficult for the lotus pickers on Tearing Island to make a living.

After the news of the construction of the Fengyue Corridor was released, it was mixed. Zhao Fugui once swam on Tearing Island and was deeply attracted by the most prosperous part of Baili Lotus Pond. At that time, there was a discussion on this issue at the meeting. Zhao Fugui used his "Lotus Field Moon Fu" to express his inner dissatisfaction with the construction of the Fengyue Corridor, and called on everyone to protect the Tear Condensation Island and the ancient lotus pond.

His writing is fresh and refined, and his ideas are bold. Although He Yue rarely went to that place, he was also deeply moved by him. There is a way to comment that this is the younger generation's unconventional endowment, which is of great significance. Although some of the rhetoric is inappropriate, on the whole, it is deeply insightful and breaks the shackles of ordinary literary endowment. That's a high rating.

"Sir, this is where you wrote in your article, right? When will they start work?" He Yue and Zhao Fugui sat on the shore, surrounded by many pedestrians, and there were many people like them who watched the flowers. In front of you is a dazzling lotus pond, the water is not deep. In the water, in the sky, and on the shore, it seems that there is a bright red lotus flower.

Although most of the summer has passed, there are still lotus pickers in the lake who are busy with the tail of the season. There is only a small area of water between the lotus pond and the shore, so there are almost no large boats passing through here. A few flat boats sailing from afar, the picture is particularly meaningful.

"The war has started, who has the kung fu to care about this!" Zhao Fugui laughed at the innocence of the little girl, but a feeling swelled in his heart that he didn't know whether this war was good or bad.

"You look to the left, look hard! Is there a small island, in the middle of the lake?" Zhao Fugui pointed to the left, far away, there is indeed a quiet island, rising in the middle of the spacious Wanxing Lake, this is the Tear Valley.

He Yue's eyesight was actually better than that of ordinary people, and she could even see that there were one small boat after another driving from Tear Condensation Island to this side.

The teacher and the students sat like this for a long time. Zhao Fugui also took special care of the little girl today, and bought two strings of sugar gourds that He Yue likes to eat for her. The two sat quietly, chatting about the matter here, for a long time.

"Sir, you said you brought me here, do you have anything to say?" He Yue reluctantly finished eating the treasure in his hand, and suddenly turned his head and asked Zhao Fugui.

And her teacher is now lying flat on the grass on the shore without restraint, leisurely looking at the beautiful scenery of the lotus pond in front of her. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "You want to hear it?"

"Of course, you didn't say you brought me here because you have something to say. ”

"It doesn't really matter what the purpose of the visit is. Zhao Fugui shook his head and said, "Seeing such a beautiful scenery, I naturally forgot that I still have something to say." But as soon as you remind you, then let's say it. ”

Zhao Fu got up and sat down beside He Yue. He pointed to the brightly colored lotus pond in front of him and said, "Lotus flowers are often called lotus flowers in Buddhism. I have heard that there is a Buddhist doctrine that says that after death, if a practitioner of Buddhism has merit in a previous life, he can go to the Pure Land of Bliss in the West. His people will ascend on the lotus platform. According to the merits of the practitioners, this lotus platform is divided into nine grades according to the nine varieties of lotus flowers, and the highest is called the nine rank lotus platform. ”

He Yue was very interested in hearing these anecdotes, and when she heard this, she asked, "Do you still have these legends about lotus flowers, and why does Buddhism use them as tokens?"

"You think, the lotus flower comes out of the mud, but it is so bright and beautiful, and the disciples of Buddhism also hope that they can be like her, in the world, not stained with dust, and live for their own avenue. ”

"And the legendary Buddha, I heard that he was once a prince, and there are many stories about him and the lotus in the Buddhist scriptures, and even called him the prince of the lotus. ”

"Look at this pool of lotus flowers. Unlike other flowers, she was born in a pool of water and stood under the scorching summer sun. Although there are many varieties, all of them are in full bloom during this season. This kind of character of facing difficulties and advocating ascetic Buddhism, or Taoism, is also very valuable. ”

"Therefore, under the throne of the Dao Ancestor, there is also a lotus platform, and in the legend of the Heavenly Emperor, there is also the highest grade Nine Lotus Sendai under him. ”

"These are legends about lotus flowers. It's really a very meaningful flower, and that's one of the reasons why I'm strongly opposed to the Wind Moon Promenade. ”

Zhao Fugui looked at the lotus pond in front of him affectionately and said, "I hope you can remember what I said today in the future, even if I go this time and may not be able to come back." Also remember what I said to you in this lotus pond. The lotus flower has a fate with us.

Look at the city lord of Hezhe, your father-in-law, it is a coincidence that his surname is also He. And the reason why I went from a poor scholar to a petty official is also because of this lotus pond. I really love it. I also hope that you can be the same as this pond of lotus, no matter where you are in the future, don't forget your surname, don't forget the meaning of lotus. ”

He Yue listened to Zhao Fugui's teachings, and his feelings were not particularly deep. I was frightened by his sentence that he might not come back. Hurriedly said, "Sir, why can't you come back?

Zhao Fugui smiled and waved his hand, asking her not to say anything more. Then he stood up, his tone changed, and he said, "Look again, are there many lotus leaves or lotus flowers inside?"

Without waiting for He Yue to answer, he continued. "Obviously, there are so many lotus leaves, but we still only notice the lotus flowers. ”

"The brightness of the lotus flower is destined to be set off by the lotus leaves. You must also remember this. The view of the Ten Thousand Lotus Pond is so spectacular every summer that few people notice the lotus leaves that fill the pond. The same is true of this world. What can be remembered is always sacrificed to leave no trace. Zhao Fugui thought of the war on the front line, and he was touched by the scene, and he actually let out a sigh of success.

When He Yue heard his words, he fell into doubt. What Mr. Zhao said is very reasonable, but the image of the lotus flower is very different. This made her think deeply.

"The forgotten man, like the lotus leaf, never conceives of competing with the lotus. They all seem to understand that their fate is to be a foil. Zhao Fugui shook his head as he spoke, then lowered his head and glanced at He Yue who was thinking, and continued: "He Yue, don't be such a person. ”

"In the future, you will become the most conspicuous lotus flower in the lotus pond, so that everything around you can be a foil and attract the attention of thousands of people. ”

"If fate is the case, it will push you into the situation of lotus leaves. You must resist unyieldingly, and you must know that you should be the most colorful lotus. ”

"Even if you can do better, the leaves around you will disappear, and all the people will become lotuses. No more foils, no more lonely sacrifices. Truly achieve the equality of all beings, as propagated by the teachings of Buddhism. As Confucianism pursues, the world is the same. ”

After Zhao Fugui finished speaking, he felt relaxed. Sit down again, with a smile on your lips.

He Yue returned to her composure from deep thought, looked at the lake in front of her, and whispered, "Okay, sir." ”