Chapter 147 Concentric Words (7)
What she didn't want to say was: this voice is still very numb.
"If you don't call it, you won't call it, in short, whatever you call it, it's just a codename." Ximo doesn't value any of that. But his heart was still faintly disappointed.
"A name is not a code name."
"Then I'm curious, what are you going to call me?" Ximo put down his chopsticks.
"A general can make it?"
"General?"
"Yes, if I follow you to Yanshan, I will also be dressed as a man at that time, and I am in the quartermaster camp, and when I see you, I will naturally call you a general. In that case, it's better to be familiar with the drill now. ”
Ximo groaned for a moment, it's okay.
In fact, he, the general, was sealed by the king of Ningbei. And not justifiable. But what is legitimate? Do you have to be ordered by the faint king to appear above board?
Ximo didn't care about the name of the general at all, but when he followed the king of Ningbei, the people below saw him, and he had to be called. When he was in Yanshan, the king of Ningbei was called the general, and the name of the prince was not called.
Because of Ximo's accession, the army of King Ningbei was deeply loved by the local people. When the crops are ripe and the fruits and rice are harvested, the people in the vicinity will come to the barracks with baskets and baskets on their backs to deliver food.
"It's all a little bit ambitious, but it's fresh. The general and the little masters should eat and play, but they can't compare to fat sheep and pigs. "The folks are very attentive.
Ximo originally advocated not to accept it.
It's not easy for the villagers to grow something.
When the year is bad, the whole family has to starve. Moreover, now that the faint monarch is on the throne, those abolished harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes have sprung up like new bamboo shoots after the rain, overwhelming the people.
But when the army of King Ningbei arrived here, he abolished the tax.
This made the people happy.
This is how the people's hearts come little by little, and vice versa, they are also lost bit by bit.
At Ximo's suggestion, the king of Ningbei would also give the people excellent seeds, such as corn, such as japonica rice. Ximo also sent people to the Western Regions to select good black cattle and introduce Yanshan.
Nowadays, every household in Yanshan has a big black cow that ploughs the fields and grinds, and the days are really thriving.
In fact, under the surging undercurrent, there are other opponents in Tianyun Country. All lurk in the shadows. Some are also in the light. It's just that the location is all remote.
The strange thing is that those who do things, hearing that the king of Ningbei is stationed in Yanshan, are all inquired about, because they think that their strength is weak, after thinking about it, they are willing to take the initiative to submit.
In other words, Yanshan is just a base point.
This is a command center, a place of curtains.
That Liu Jianran, in another branch, like those who surrendered to Cheng, was waiting for news from the king of Ningbei. Respond to every call.
It's very imposing.
The two continued to eat.
When you are full, you have the strength to go to the Peacock Cave to find the treasure.
Little farewell reunion, the two of them have a little joy in their hearts, and a little loss.
Ximo also learned that Jiangcheng had been sacked by bandits recently, and it was not much different from the previous prosperity.
"That Xue Ren Village is a real bastard."
Ximo still shook his head.
"Don't talk about these spoils. Preserve the strength and will be promising. ”
This is said at a very high level.
Ximo also appreciated: "Sure enough, you have benefited." ”
"I haven't been studying lately, so where have I improved?"
"Nope. You don't have to read dead books, you can learn by doing. ”
Qiu Wen understood what he meant, so he said: "The world is sinister, and people's hearts are not ancient. You really have to be careful in everything. "After going through a few sinister experiences, Akimoru has learned to protect herself little by little.
A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.
As long as you protect yourself, you can protect others.
A gust of wind hit, and the heads, shoulders, and bodies of Ximo and Qiuwen were full of falling flowers. Ximo felt that this flower was elegant and smelled fragrant. It seems that Jiangcheng is also such a flower in this solar term, and the city is falling all over the city.
He misses his hometown.
It's just that I can't go back now.
Instead of letting Autumn Moon be in the temple, it is better to place her by her side and take care of her in the morning and evening. Ximo is a man, and in his heart, a touch of pity for the autumn pattern has never been erased.
After eating, Qiu Wen took Ximo to a small building in the mountains and forests to rest, and no one dared to stop him.
Because the mountain people all know: the guest who came was a general, and I heard that he was a friend of Marigold Niangniang.
Ximo entered the mountains and forests and suddenly felt quiet.
"When I first entered the mountain, I only said these three sinisters, and I didn't want to have a lot of things inside."
"yes."
Autumn Wen invited Ximo to drink tea in the room. The tea was boiled by herself. Ximo also drank it. He still drinks the tea of Autumn Pattern and feels kind.
Ximo looked at the room and then at the building of the small building.
"The structure of this building is exactly the same as that in Jiangcheng."
Qiu Wen didn't pay attention to this, but after hearing this, he really looked at it carefully, and nodded again and again: "Yes, yes." The pattern of the eaves, the shape of the walls, and the mythical beasts of the building are really exactly the same. ”
She speculated that this building was the only one in which Marigold lived alone. Outsiders are not allowed to enter. Could it be that the last Marigold Niangniang was also from Jiangcheng?
She didn't tell Ximo about these doubts, because she wasn't sure either.
Ximo took out the treasure map from his bosom and placed it on the table, and the autumn pattern looked at it carefully.
It's very simple.
In the picture, there is a wide river, and on both sides of the river, there are huge stones. In the gaps of the stones, there are indeed many small holes. That's all there is to the treasure map.
Qiu Wen was puzzled: "There is no peacock hole?" Why is it called that? ”
Ximo had already seen the clues, so he reminded Qiu Wen: "There should be no peacocks in Xiushan, right?" ”
Autumn Moon shook her head.
"So, this peacock hole does not refer to a peacock, but the shape of the hole is like a peacock. You see, there is not only one hole between these stones, large and small, high and low, and the shape of the cave is also different. We just need to find the stone cave that most resembles the shape of a peacock and go in. ”
When Autumn Pattern heard it, he really looked at it carefully.
"I think this cave looks very similar. The tip of the beak really looks like a peacock's beak. ”
"I think so."
Ximo then took the treasure map back to his waist.
"When are we going?"
"At dusk."
"Why is it night? Abang already knows what you're going to do. Abang is the head of the house. There is no longevity in this Xiushan, and it all depends on the rules and bad habits of the mountain left behind. What Abang said was authoritative to the mountain people. He agreed, you can look for it wherever you want. ”
Akimoru is telling the truth.
At first, she hated it.
But now, there is a bit of strange nostalgia in her heart.
"I mean, it's more convenient to hunt for treasure at night."
Autumn pattern does not understand.
"I've got a baby here." Ximo mysteriously took out a shining night pearl from his arms. Suddenly, the brilliance of the pearl illuminated the room incomparably brightly, and Qiu Wen almost couldn't open his eyes. It's still daytime, if at night, everything is silent, the lights are extinguished, and a night pearl is placed in the house, what kind of brilliance is it?
"If you go in during the day, the entrance to the cave is dim, and the pearl can't be displayed, it's better to be at night."
Well, it's not yet noon.
They still have time to settle down. Ximo held Qiu Wen's hand, extremely nostalgic: "You have thought about it, if you really want to follow me to the army, then you will have to suffer, but it is more bitter than Panlong Temple." ”
Qiu Wen smiled: "I've suffered hardships, don't you know, I'm still afraid of those hardships?" Follow you in the army, although bitter and sweet. ”
"I'm not going to let you suffer, though."
"Uncle, I'm not blessed to go. I can go to the quartermaster camp and help with sewing, washing, scrubbing, and cooking. ”
Ximo smiled: "I really can't bear it." ”
"It's not bitter for me. Do you want me to lie still all day? ”
"I know you're strong and capable. I think your arrival will indeed bring a different surprise to the barracks. ”
If Qiu Wen enters the barracks, Ximo still suggests that she disguise herself as a man. First, it is convenient, and second, it can also avoid unnecessary guesswork. He would arrange a separate hut for Akira to live in, and a place to bathe alone.
Akimoru faced the mirror and tried to pull her hair into the shape of a man's bun. The look was immediately different. In the mirror, she has added a lot of heroism. Qiu Wen was very satisfied, and giggled in the mirror: "I dress like this, I really look like a tomboy." It's a pity that there are no men's robes. ”
"This Xiushan mountain people should have the robes of our Han men, and when they leave, ask them to buy a few clean ones."
Autumn Pattern lowered her hair again. Black hair is like ink, and long eyebrows are like sideburns.
Ximo's heart was even more tender, and he held her hand: "Rest for a while." ”
He motioned for Autumn Pattern to take a nap to save some energy, and by dusk, he would be refreshed again. The stone cave Ximo didn't want to enter it a few times, once was enough. If you find it, please go out again.
According to Ximo's idea: the best treasure to find is small and valuable, so easy to carry. If it is some heavy and inferior treasures, such as jewelry, such as jadeite, you have to prepare wooden boxes, and you have to hire manpower, and you have to worry about whether it will be damaged during transportation, which is extremely troublesome.
"I'm not sleepy."
"Really not sleepy?"
"I've been working since I was a child, and I've always slept little. I only sleep so much sleep every day that I can't sleep even if I close my eyes. ”
Ximo sighed.
At dusk, Na Abang came with a few men. He's here to ask for help? Autumn Moon thought for a moment and looked at Ximo.
Ximo shook his head.
"Not now. If necessary, I will call you. ”
Abang stepped back again.
In fact, Abang was also curious.
Although he did not dare to disobey the orders of the marigold, everyone was greedy. Although this General Shi promised that if the treasure was found, he would return the equivalent of five thousand silver taels in the future.
But he still wanted to have his fill.
"Autumn Pattern, we need to find it quickly, leave quickly. I think these mountain people are covetous. Ximo muttered.
Na Abang is outside, and Ximo is inside. Through the wooden window lattice, he saw the greed on the faces of Abang and the other mountain people. Although it is not a poor mountain, it is unpredictable in the end.