No one would have thought that Lao Zhao, who moved to Dongshan Village more than 30 years ago, was actually Zhao Zimo, a famous general in the former dynasty. General Zhao was brave and strategic, and once defeated the 80,000 army led by Emperor Taishang in Ding Banpo. Emperor Taishang once issued a sigh of "both Shengyu and He Shengliang", loved and hated him, loved his talent, and hated his loyalty to the previous dynasty.

It's a pity that the emperor of the previous dynasty didn't know how to cherish it, listened to the villain's slander, and reused Liu Ming, the nemesis of General Zhao Zimo. In one battle, in order to get rid of Zhao Zimo, Liu Ming deliberately delayed time and delayed the fighters, so that the reinforcements could not arrive in time.

General Zhao took his thirteen-year-old son to fight bloody battles on the battlefield, defeating the rebels' attacks again and again. In the case of pursuing soldiers in front and no reinforcements after that, fight to the death. At that time, the emperor Taishang, who was still the leader of the rebel army, had a heart of love for talents, and sent people to act as lobbyists many times, wanting him to surrender to his sincerity, but he firmly refused.

General Zhao fought hard for eight days, but the disparity between the enemy and our combat strength was too great, and the Zhao army was defeated after all. In that battle, the Zhao family's army was almost completely annihilated. When the house town was covering the retreat of the master and disciple, he was seriously injured and his life and death are unknown. Zhao Zimo's loyal deputy was killed and wounded, and he himself was seriously injured and unconscious. It was his faithful servant who carried him out of the pile of the dead and survived.

And that Liu Ming framed General Zhao and accused him of collaborating with the enemy and treason. The emperor of the previous dynasty was mediocre and issued an order to kill. In desperation, Zhao Zimo, whose injuries were slightly stable, took his only son to evade the pursuit of the court he was dedicated to. Fortunately, the previous dynasty was overthrown by the rebels not long after. Zhao Zimo took his loyal servant son to live in seclusion at the foot of the West Mountain.

The Zhao family has been passed down for several generations, and General Zhao Zimo has been married for many years without children, so he will raise the house town as his own son. The two are called master and apprentice, and they are like father and son. After the dust settled, he also returned to the battlefield site many times to inquire about the whereabouts of his apprentice, but he has not been heard from. When the house town covered the evacuation of Zhao Zimo's father and son, he was seriously injured, and the chasing soldiers behind him were urgent, and most of them were more than lucky.

Every late autumn, the villagers of Dongshan Village can find the old Zhao Tou under the West Mountain, carrying straw paper candles, at the foot of the mountain I don't know who to pay tribute to......

Zhao Han was excited and happy when he heard that the bearded man in front of him was the apprentice that his grandfather had been thinking about. But he still remembered his embarrassing identity. Don't look at his young age, grandpa doesn't hide anything from him.

To be precise, the Zhao family is the remnant of the previous dynasty. Zhao Han's grandfather once injured the current Emperor Taishang in a battle. If their identities are revealed, they are likely to face extinction. Therefore, Zhao Han tried his best to hide his emotions and was ready to continue to test this man who claimed to be his uncle.

"General! The prefect has already prepared water and wine to wash the dust for the general! A sturdy young man, clenched his fists above his head, stooped down and saluted the house.

Checkmate? Zhao Han frowned and took a step back. Those who can be called generals now must be officials of the Ming Dynasty. If the person in front of him was his uncle, how could he become a general of the Ming Dynasty? There are not a few rebels killed by Uncle Fang at the beginning!

The big man seemed to be reckless, but he was thick and fine. He seemed to see the doubts in Zhao Han's heart, waved his hand at the young man, and said, "I've met an old acquaintance, so I'll be free!" Hurry up tomorrow, I will prepare a banquet to apologize to the prefect! ”

Sending away the young man, Fang Zhen said to Zhao Han: "It's inconvenient to talk here, where do you live, I'll send you back!" ”

"No need!" Zhao Han looked at him vigilantly and said, "My lord, you recognize the wrong person!" We didn't know the ...... called House Town."

"How could I be mistaken? Your face is similar to that of your teacher when he was young!! Besides, you also admit that your surname is Zhao. You can't make a mistake!! Housetown's tone was rather eager.

Zhao Han said vigilantly: "Things are the same, people are similar!" That doesn't mean anything? The surname 'Zhao' is also very ordinary, and there are more people with the surname Zhao. We are just ordinary hunters, how can we know adults? ”

After the house town saw that his subordinates were down, the young man who was still excited kept saying that he didn't know himself, so he said in a low mood: "Virtuous nephew, do you blame me for accepting the official position of the Ming Dynasty?" It's a long story, let's find a place to talk slowly! ”

"The grass people have nothing to say to the adults! It's not early, and the grass people are retiring! Zhao Han bowed, greeted Xiaocao's father and daughter, and was about to walk out of the night market.

The house town did not hinder them, but followed them, like a golden retriever reprimanded by his master. Finally, there is news of his mentor, and he will definitely not let go! He made up his mind that after seeing his mentor, if the mentor blamed him or even denied him, he would resign and go into hiding, serving the master for a long time.

Zhao Han saw that the big man was following behind them like a scoundrel, he didn't listen to what he said, and seemed to have made up his mind to rely on him. I was very helpless, and I didn't want him to know where he lived, so I took him around the street.

After Zhao Bufan finished his own affairs, he waited left and right in the inn, and did not see his son and the father and daughter of the Yu family come back, so he came out to look for it uneasily. Coincidentally, I met Zhao Han and them who were going around in circles.

"It's so late, the shops are closed, what are you still taking Brother Yu and Xiaocao to go shopping? If you want to go shopping, won't there be a whole day tomorrow? Zhao Bufan found that his son's footsteps were not in the direction of the inn, so he asked with a little reproach.

"Little ...... Xiaofan? A trembling voice sounded from behind Zhao Han.

Zhao Han only felt a gust of wind blowing by his side, and the big man rushed to his father's side at an unparalleled speed and gave his father a bear hug!

Zhao Bufan stood still vigilantly when the black bear-like figure rushed over, but after hearing the familiar and unfamiliar name clearly, he put away his fists and feet, and let the big man hug him tightly......

"Senior Brother Zizhen? It's really Senior Brother Zizhen!! Zhao Bufan was surprised and couldn't help but exclaim.

When there was an accident in the house town, Zhao Bufan, who was already training in the army at the age of fourteen, was next to him. looked at the senior brother covered in blood, in order to cover his father and him, he blocked the way of dozens of rebels. The senior brother's hoarse "go quickly-" was deeply imprinted in his heart, and it still lingers. If there is no senior brother and no loyal servant Uncle Huang, I am afraid that he and his father have already become a piece of loess!

Zhao Bufan had tears in his eyes, tried his best to suppress his out-of-control emotions, and said slowly: "Senior brother, you are still alive - it's really good!" ”

"Xiao Fan! Senior brother has finally found you!! Is Master okay? How have you been doing all these years? I've been looking for you for over 30 years and I've never given up! Luckily, thankfully you're okay!! The house wiped tears of joy and grinned wide, revealing its white teeth.

Zhao Bufan smiled and said, "Senior Brother Zizhen, if my father sees your current appearance, he will already scold you for not hiding your emotions, and everything will be shown on your face." ”

"Hey, hey! I haven't heard Master scold for more than 30 years, and I miss it a lot! I'm just losing my temper in front of you. Who in the court doesn't know the 'black-faced general' in my house town, and in front of others, I never show my emotions! ”

The house town smiled very honestly, and he couldn't see the majesty of the "black-faced general" at all. The men behind him were stunned, is this still their general? It can't be a fake, right?

"General? Senior brother has taken up residence in the court? Zhao Bufan was not like his son, full of vigilance. He knows his brother's character very well. Senior Brother will never let them be harmed in any way. Even if he hasn't seen him for thirty years, he still has this self-confidence - senior brother will not change!

Fangzhen's expression was a little unnatural, and he said, "That day, after Master and you left, I was captured not long after!" The leader of the rebel army at that time, the current emperor, after knowing that I was my master's apprentice, not only did not torture me, but also treated my injuries. Soon, the previous dynasty was overthrown, and Emperor Taishang ascended to that supreme throne. ”

The house town paused, and then said, "Originally, I didn't plan to accept the separation. But the Emperor said that only by being in a high position can he have more manpower to find the person he is looking for. At the beginning of the founding of the country, I followed the Emperor Taishang to assess the rebellion in the south and the north, and I inquired about the whereabouts of Master and you all the way. It's a pity that there is still no news of you until there is no war to fight in the world. Over the years, I have resigned from all positions and only retained the title of General Zhaoyong, just so that I can have more time and energy to find you! The emperor lived up to his wishes, and finally met you in Jinwei Mansion!! ”

As they spoke, the group had already arrived at the small inn where they were staying. Seeing that the conditions were simple, Fang Zhen frowned lightly and said, "Senior brother, I have a small courtyard in Jinwei Mansion, why don't you come and live with me tonight." I have a lot to say to you! ”

Zhao Bufan knew that he thought the conditions of the small hotel were not good, so he smiled and said, "Don't bother, we'll go back early the day after tomorrow......"

"Xiaofan, after all, I haven't seen you for thirty years, and you are estranged from your senior brother! At the beginning, Master was fighting all year round, and you were still brought up by me! How can you see your brother like this? "I didn't expect this burly man with a beard and a glass heart.

Zhao Bufan said with a smile: "Senior brother, I'm not going to see you, I think it's troublesome to move around in the middle of the night!" When we finish tomorrow, you will go on the road with us early the day after tomorrow and go back to Dongshan Village! ”

"Dongshan Village? Have you lived there all these years? "The town of the house is very concerned about the experience of the master and the junior brother over the years.

Zhao Bufan nodded and said, "Not bad!" We settled at the foot of the hill at the west end of Higashiyama Village. The villagers of Dongshan are simple and simple, surrounded by mountains and seas, and with our skills, we will not go hungry even in disaster years...... Besides, the previous dynasty's killing order was not removed, and if it is discovered, Xishan is also a good hiding place! ”