During the Northern Song Dynasty, Shaanxi was divided into Yongjunxing Road and Qinfeng Road, which was one of the important birthplaces of Chinese culture, with more than 10 regimes such as the Western Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties building their capitals in Shaanxi. The topography is high in the north and south and low in the middle, and is composed of various landforms such as plateaus, mountains, plains and basins.

Among them, the soil erosion in the Song Dynasty on the Loess Plateau was slow, and the area was much smaller than that of later generations. It straddles the two major water systems of the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, and spans three climatic zones. In a narrow sense, the Loess Plateau roughly stretches from the Great Wall in the north, to the Qinling Mountains in the south, to the Wusheling Mountains in the west, and to the Taihang Mountains in the east, including most of Shanxi, central and northern Shaanxi, central and eastern Gansu, southern Ningxia and eastern Qinghai.

However, most of these dangerous passes were occupied by the Liao State. Without the protection of the Great Wall. The armies of Zhenrong, Deshun, and Tongyuan stationed on the border have had a lot of friction with them, and they have been carrying iron horses with their flesh and blood.

Because of the perennial war, the population is relatively sparse. I don't know how much flat and fertile land is overgrown with weeds, which is completely different from the large fields of rice in Jingkui Road.

Chao Gai led the team through the city without entering, and he did not stop in the town, burying his head all the way. After a few days, I stepped into the territory of Shaanxi, and I also found this problem, the mountains and roads are difficult to walk, and sometimes I can't see people when I run for several kilometers.

Not to mention the Wilderness Village store!

If it weren't for the Chao family's soldiers, who knew how to craft and could cook, they would either collect wild vegetables or fish and hunt along the way, and they would be self-sufficient and eat more abundantly on the way. In other words, two monks are in a hurry, and it is indispensable to sleep in the open.

Pingfengling Shaolin Temple is located in the Qinling Mountains, and the road is difficult to walk at high altitude. But Zonglai, Zongxiang and the two monks have lived in Shaanxi for a long time, and they are the head snakes. They led the way to take a shortcut, and two days later, the team came to the foot of Pingfeng Ridge.

It's just that Wang Jin's old lady is sick and treated as soon as possible, and Chao Gai is not in a hurry to cross the mountains and mountains to visit the temple, but follows the two monks to Zhoujiazhai first.

When the team reached the halfway point, the red wheel fell westward, and they found a relatively flat place at the foot of the mountain to set up camp, and the team had a clear division of labor and was busy. Some take care of the horses, some patrol and some fiddle with cooking utensils......

After a while, the smell of food fills the air.

Tonight I had beef noodles in sauce with wild vegetables and pickles.

Li Qingwan picked the fat into the bowl and said coldly: "Husband, there is a stream over there, the water is clear, accompany us at night." ”

Chao Gai said "I'm leaning", almost didn't jump up, and his face was a little ugly. After so many days of marching, the first two days were relatively good, and there were no moths. In other words, a few women have scruples and will not toss him.

But once when they left the camp to bathe in the lake, they turned into tigers and wolves. At this point, the woman let go, and every day after dinner, strenuous exercise is indispensable!

"Why, husband, don't you want to?" Master Li posted it. The fiery body was almost glued to Chao Gai's body, his eyes were like autumn water, and his eyebrows were full of spring.

"Temperance and moderation!" Chao Gai laughed dryly a few times and only cared about eating noodles.

"It's okay, I've got turtle soup for you." Li Qingzhao smiled meaningfully.

"That's it, homework should always be handed in!" Hu Sanniang's face was flushed. Huazi, Yelu Tali expressed his position one after another, saying that he had to give pressure to remember it for a long time.

Turning in homework?

Chao Gai couldn't wait to smoke himself when he heard this word, and women have a fast learning ability. Always refute himself with his own words, but he still has nothing to say.

"Why are you like this?"

"Don't you like to be passive? We take the initiative. ”

"We're on the march, it's not good to be like this."

"You don't notice that some people look at us strangely."

……

The man tried hard to persuade while eating noodles, but unfortunately the result was in vain. Several women have a tough attitude, they have to go, and they have to go if they don't go.

Chao Gai grinds and chirps the noodles, no matter how slow you eat, you will eventually finish eating. After that, holding torches and carrying large knives, he escorted several ladies to bathe in the stream.

"Husband, when didn't you say no, but in fact, your heart blossomed." When they were far enough away from the camp, the playful laughter of the women rang out.

Chao Gai wanted to say a few words, but it can be seen that the women's shirts have faded, and everyone is wearing sexy underwear, which is designed for them by himself, and the clothing is spun and produced. Immediately, I felt the heat in my nostrils, and a tent stood quietly.

Before he knew it, he walked over......

By the time they returned to the camp, it was late at night. Chen Hu and a few soldiers who were on vigil did not squint, and if they saw it, they should not see it.

Chao Gai's face was full of red light, carrying a knife and taking eight steps, with kiss marks on his neck and scratches on his body. Behind them, the ladies were blushing and beautiful.

Li Qingzhao took out a pottery urn from the extinguished bonfire and brought it to Chao Gai. Wipe off the black ash on the outside, open the lid, and the inside is full of golden soup, and a smell of meat mixed with Chinese herbs comes to the nose.

"You're well prepared, don't have a good heart!" Chao Gai smelled the familiar smell of medicine, and thought of the past few days either whips or turtles and sighed.

"Don't sigh, go to bed after eating!" Li Qingzhao handed over the chopsticks.

"Hey, this is fate!" Chao Gai misses being alone at this time. In the playful smiles of several women, he picked up the pottery urn and feasted on it.

"We're not going to war." Hu Sanniang squinted her eyes. Huazi, Jerodari agreed: "That's it, isn't that what you should do?" ”

"Husband, are you tired of us?"

"We always toss you, are we wronged in our hearts?"

Li Qingwan and Master Li were not to be outdone, and came over one after another.

Chao Gai already had experience with the woman's questioning, and if he heard it, he didn't hear it, and after drinking the turtle soup like a storm, he got into the carriage and slept in it. Li Qingzhao waved his hand, and the women poured into the carriage.

Their own generals and leaders take turns to keep vigil, and they are safe.

The next day, the sky was bright! One by one, the crowd stepped out of the tent or got out of the wagon. After washing, the tent was quickly dismantled and the marching dry food was eaten.

Everyone turned over and got on their horses and followed the two monks on their way.

Along the way, you can see a large area of paddy fields with rice gradually turning golden, which is quite pleasing to the eye.

The horses rested for the night, full of strength, spread their hooves and galloped wildly, like a gallop in the wind. At noon, they crossed dozens of miles to reach their destination.

The Great Song Dynasty court fought with the Western Xia Dangxiang people, that is, I built a stockade and you set up a fortress to attack each other, and they fought for more than 100 years and are still stumbling.

Zhoujiazhai is a military village born in this environment. Although there were no troops stationed decades ago, they still have earthen walls, fenced gates, and a short distance from the border.

Many young juniors wore trumpets and patrolled with weapons. Fortunately, Zong came, and the two monks opened the way in front, and the team entered the village unimpeded.

Dozens of horses poured in, causing many people to walk out of the house with sideways glances or curiosity. Looking carefully at the uniform attire of Chao Gai and others, I thought it was which army. Taishan Baturu, who is two feet tall, is a landscape wherever he goes.

"Amitabha, Brother Heavenly King, the poor monk is one step ahead!" The fat monk Zong turned around and clasped his hands together, and then slapped his horse and ran away.

Fat Dun went to report in advance, and the thin monk was not idle, briefly introducing the origin and rise and fall of the village, such as the reason why the local people are not afraid of the official army.

In addition to the fierce customs of the people, the main reason is that most of the border troops are local people, and there is also the same heart of the army and the people in the face of foreign aggression.

There are hundreds of families in the village, several thousands, the houses are neatly arranged, and the roads are wide and flat. There are many caravans coming and going, and it is as lively as a bazaar.

The two monks said that Zhou Dong was not only an official in the imperial court, but also a well-known wealthy businessman, and he was one of the richest families in the village! When I came to the front of the mansion, it was really a large courtyard with three entrances and three exits, which was extremely magnificent. Moreover, there is a gatehouse next to the gate of the state capital, which is a symbol of status.

Not long after everyone arrived, the vermilion gate opened, and a group of people strode out of the old man around him. The old man had gray hair, and he was sixty years old, but he was in good spirits, smiling, and greeted Chao Gai and others.

"Hahaha, the arrival of King Chao is really shining."

"Old man Zhou? I have admired the prestige of Shaanxi heroes for a long time, but I hate not having the opportunity to see it. Chao Gai saw the fat monk, rolled the saddle and fell off the horse and led the people up. Looking at the other party, he not only secretly sighed, but also deserved to be a master of cultivation. At the age of seventy, he is burly and walks with a long walk.

Zhou Dong was a martial arts master in the late Northern Song Dynasty, famous for his good archery, and was known as "Shaanxi Hero Iron Arm Zhou Dong". Tan Zhengfang's youngest apprentice, when he became an adult, was appreciated by Bao Zheng, who was in a prominent position at the time, and entered the army as an officer, and later served as a teacher at the Jingshi Imperial Boxing Gym. There are three seats in the Royal Boxing Gym, and Zhou Tong is the teacher of the word "Tian", with the most respected status and a prominent moment.

"Hey, Shandong Chao Tianwang, the predecessor of the rivers and lakes, never thought that he was so young."

"The old man is the one who has been majestic back then, and my generation is also a role model!" When the two sides met, the old man and Chao Gai shook hands and praised each other.

Old Man Zhou was about to say something, but suddenly came out behind him and exclaimed.

"Well, that big guy is so tall!"

"Oh my God! This guy is at least too much, it's scary. ”

Old Man Zhou frowned, but he followed the prestige, and he was also taken aback. At a glance, I saw the three or two heads of the tall people, standing out from the crowd of Taishan Baturu. He himself is more than eight feet tall, but he needs to look up at each other.

How tall does this have to be?

Can you take this guy out in the future, Chao Gai sighed secretly in his heart, and explained with a smile: "It's just a big guy, with a simple personality and great strength, and he can pick up a burden of three or five hundred catties, and beat one hundred and eighty people." ”

"Old man Zhou, take the liberty of disturbing, just polite, and hope to smile."

While speaking, Han Shizhong and Chen Hu led people to present gifts. There are snow clams, ginseng and other supplements, there are also dried abalone and other seafood, and there are also brocade cloth. Divided into categories, dragged by seven or eight people, there are not a few of them.

Not to mention that everyone behind Old Man Zhou was dumbfounded, and the old man himself was a little stunned, and shook his head again and again: "Oh, why does the King of Heaven need to be so polite?" ”

"Visiting the seniors, I think it's less, more supplements and seafood, I hope the old man won't dislike it." Chao Gai's face was light.

"When the king of heaven says this, the old man can only be ashamed."

"Old man, you can call me Ling Feng in the future."

"Okay, everyone, the old man has arranged a banquet, hurry forward."

Zhou Tong's attitude was very enthusiastic, and he hurriedly invited Chao Gai and others to enter the Zhou Mansion. The owner helped lead the horse and drove the car, and entered through the back door by a detour.