All the Chinese craftsmen sighed, and their faces were deeply melancholy.

The father was even more sad, and Anne came to her father's side and sighed: "Shen, after eight years, you still haven't changed at all. ”

Father muttered to himself: "In today's world, the great powers are strife, and my Qing Dynasty is like a piece of fat, whether it is Europe, or the United States, but also including Oriental Japan, which one does not want to take a bite, not to mention that since the signing of the "Nanjing Treaty", my Great Qing Dynasty is already in danger, how can at this juncture, to let a three-year-old child be the emperor, isn't this to take the fate of the country as a child's play?" ”

Anne pulled her father up, "Come home with me, and think about it again, what these newspapers say is not necessarily true, let's inquire again." ”

Father shook his head bitterly: "How can the newspaper make a mistake in writing such a big event." These newspapers also have Chinese newspapers and Japanese newspapers, and I have a rough understanding of Japanese, and the comparison between the two is naturally accurate. ”

He gently pushed Anne away and staggered away. At that moment, my father seemed to be ten years old, his back was even hunched, and his dusty back faded away and disappeared into the night.

Only his grief-stricken chant came:

The zombie lonely village does not mourn itself,

Shang Si is the national military wheel.

Lying down at night and listening to the wind and rain,

The iron horse rushed into the river and fell asleep.

I know that this is the poem of the poet Lu You in the Song Dynasty, when this Lu Fangweng also had no way to serve the country, so he could only watch the small dynasty of the Southern Song Dynasty move to Hangzhou in a lonely village, and sang songs night and night in that rich township, and regarded Hangzhou as Bianzhou.

I asked Piyo to take the little mushrooms back to the cottage on the top of the mountain, while Anne and I followed my father all the way home.

Anne went to boil water for her father to make tea.

My father was sitting in a chair, and he asked me, "Worm, what did Tanaka say when he gave you these newspapers?" ”

I shook my head: "He didn't say anything, just that there were things in the newspaper that you cared about." ”

"It seems that Tanaka understands China and understands me better."

"Dad, the Qing Empire is sorry for you, but you are not sorry for the Qing Dynasty at all. The emperor put you in prison and forced you to flee to Australia, so why should you still think about him? If you want me to say, don't say that it is a three-year-old child who becomes an emperor, it is also their business that a child who has just completed the moon becomes an emperor. ”

If I said this, my father would definitely scold me for being rebellious, and he looked at me at this moment and said, "Son, you are wrong, the fate between me and Daqing will be over the moment I leave my homeland." But after the Qing Dynasty died, what would happen to China? Lord Lin sold cigarettes, and we signed a treaty; The British coalition army entered Beijing, burned the summer palace, and we had to sign a treaty again, Zeng Lord, Li Lord, and Zhang thought of Shiyi's long skills, Zhang built an arsenal, and Li built the Beiyang Navy, we thought that the Qing Dynasty was promising, but the Yellow Sea was a sea, the ship was destroyed and people died, it seems that just having foreigners' guns is not enough; Kang Fuzi and Liang Rengong advocated the change of the law, and in 100 days, only 16 gentlemen were imprisoned, and Tan Junji hated it, which was not good; Later, when the Queen Mother saw the civil power of the Boxers, she declared war on the Eight Kingdoms, and in the end, what happened, in exchange for a Gengzi indemnity. Now, the emperor and the queen mother have died, and there is no one in the Qing Dynasty to control the country, I am afraid that my China will be worse again. “

Speaking of this, my father was once again sad. I said, "Dad, China doesn't rely on the emperor alone, don't you say that there are still revolutionary parties and students, and they are also trying to save the country."

Father nodded: "Back then, I passed through Japan, met Master Li, visited Kang Fuzi, Liang Rengong, through Liang Gong's introduction to some people of insight acquaintance, they are full of enthusiasm, but also seeking the way to save the country, but in my opinion, or the spirit is commendable, the road is not passable, some want to learn medicine to save the country, some want to educate and rejuvenate the country, some want industry to save the country, some want to save the country through revolution, and even more soap to save the country......"

I was a little amused: "Dad, how can soap save the country?" “

The father sighed, "When the man saw that foreigners wash their hands before and after meals, and the streets are neat and clean, compared to the streets in China, which are full of garbage and sewage, he thinks that only by advocating the use of soap can the country be saved." “

I shook my head, "That's a naïve idea, isn't it?" ”

The father continued: "Whatever their thoughts, they are always encouraged to seek a way to save the country." But no matter what kind of road to save the country, it is always impossible to save the country without money, and Kang Fuzi even called on my overseas Chinese to donate some money and food to protect the emperor and save the country. Now the emperor doesn't have to be saved, but the country always has to be saved. ”

"I see, you found out that our vegetable field produces turquoise, but contact the revolutionaries you know in Japan and ask them to find some craftsmen to mine and then fund those who seek the truth to save the country, then this should be called commercial salvation."

Anne brought the tea over, "Shen, what do you want to do next?" ”

The father did not answer Anne immediately, he looked at Anne and said softly, "I want to go back to China." ”

I was taken aback, "Dad, are we going back to China?" ”

A trace of sadness flashed across Anne's face, and she smiled and said, "If you really want to go back, we will accompany you back." ”

I know that Anne will not be separated from her father, and that she will go wherever he goes.

And the two of them decided the matter, and it was difficult for me to undo it, besides, my father mentioned the matter of returning to China more than once, and I was mentally prepared, so I said: "Dad, Annie, I will also return to China with you." Isn't it just to save the country, didn't you say that I can be a sharpshooter, then I will carry a gun to save the country. ”

My father looked at me with a relieved smile on his face: "It's good that you have this heart." ”

Anne was embarrassed and said, "But how should we take care of our family business?" ”

The father smiled and said, "This time back to China, we don't want to go back with the family, Anne and I will go back to see first, and leave the family affairs to our son." If there is a need on the Chinese side, we will call the child over. ”

Anne said worriedly, "Can Billy be a good family?" ”

"There is Pi You at the helm of the mine, what are you worried about, but you have to tell our son, when he is happy, he may burn the house on fire." Father said.

Still uneasy, Anne took my hand: "Billy, do you hear me?" ”

I had already understood, and when I thought that my father and Anne were going back to China and wanted to leave myself here, I felt that I was still empty, "Dad, Anne, why can't I go with you." ”

My father patted my hand: "We need to have a home, and we always need some money to save the country, you can take care of your home and help Pi You take care of the mine." You are not a businessman, as for the affairs of the mine, you, the young owner, should be the shopkeeper, don't blindly command, you just need to remember one thing, protect Pi You. ”

I didn't expect my father to value Pi You so much, doesn't this mean that he will hand over the house to Pi You to take care of, where is it handed over to me. Fortunately, my interest is not to grow vegetables, open a mine or run a business, but let Pi You take care of it.

At this, my father got up and said to me, "Son, go back to the garden, Piyu and Little Mushroom are sleeping in the garden tonight, and you must take good care of them both." Anne and I are going to pack up and visit Mr. Tanaka in Bryden tomorrow to inquire about some things, and then return to China. ”

I answered, left the house, and returned to the garden.

Walking into the vegetable garden, passing by the dormitory of the craftsmen, the craftsmen have not yet slept, they are whispering in the room, I listened carefully, they are also talking about Chinese things, some are worried about the safety of their families, some lament the turbulence of the times and the people have suffered, some sigh for a long time, a child ascending the level actually affects the hearts of everyone thousands of miles away, of course, only for the Chinese, because when I walked to the top of the mountain, I heard a melodious whistle.

When I heard this whistle, I was scared to the sky, my mother, are the little mushrooms driving away snakes, this is not fun.

I ran up the hill as I could, shouting as I ran: "Little mushroom, don't blow it, if you blow it again, everyone will be killed by you." ”

When I ran to the cabin, I found that it was Pi You who was holding the whistle of the little mushroom and blowing it again, and when he saw me running up in a rage, Pi Yu asked, "Bug, what are you howling in the middle of the night, be careful to summon the wolf." ”

I scolded, "The wolf can't be recruited, the snake will be summoned by you." He turned to the little mushroom and said, "Little mushroom, Pi You is messing around, why are you messing around, if you attract the snake, we will all feed the snake!" ”

Little Mushroom had never seen me with such a serious expression, and was a little scared, "Oh, I see, Brother Bug." ”

Pi You retorted: "I see that the whistle of the little mushroom is fun, so I will blow and play for a while, you have taken the wrong medicine, and you will attract wolves and snakes." ”

I thought to myself, this stupid big sister doesn't know how powerful the little mushroom's whistle is.

"You know a fart, the whistle of the little mushroom is a treasure that has been passed down from generation to generation by their Wick clan, if it blows, it can drive away snakes, if you really recruit those ancestors who spit letters, it will be all over the mountains, and you will have to scare you first. Many snakes in Australia are venomous snakes, and if you let a bottlenose snake bite it, you will be at the ghost gate within an hour. ”

Pi You stared at me for a long time, "Bug, your ability to fool people has risen!" Why don't you say that you want to send God again? ”

It's no wonder that Piyu doesn't believe it, if I haven't seen it with my own eyes, I naturally can't believe that there is such a magical ability in the world.

Piyu said to Little Mushroom again, "Little Mushroom, you say! ”

Little Mushroom said, "Sister Piyou, what Brother Worm said is true. ”

Pi You was amazed, and circled around the little mushroom, "I didn't see it, or you two brothers would worship and fool me together." Little mushroom, okay, it looks very honest, and I haven't been with the bugs for a few days, and I don't make drafts anymore when I talk nonsense. ”

Little Mushroom said: "Brother Worm and I are telling the truth, why don't you believe it!" ”

"I believe you're a big-headed ghost! Little mushroom, you really impress me, learn to fool people with bed bugs every day, oh, I remember, worm, do you want to fool me and then find a way to redeem myself, don't you? ”

"Where is this, it's not good for you to believe it, it's okay to believe it or not, let's not blow this whistle, never blow it. All right? ”

Piyu exclaimed, "Not good! As he spoke, he handed the whistle to Little Mushroom, "You blow it, I want to see what tricks you little native can play." “

Little Mushroom took the whistle and said, "Blow it!" ”

I yelled and hugged the little mushroom: "Don't blow, don't blow, little mushroom, brother beg, never blow here." Pi You, you bastard, there are craftsmen living under the mountain, and there are villagers in the nearby villages, if the little mushroom blows the whistle, these people will be finished, even you and I will be finished. ”

Little Mushroom said, "She looks down on people!" ”

"Okay, I know, we adults don't remember villains, the prime minister's stomach can support the boat, can support the big ship, we don't have the same knowledge as him."

Pi You shouted: "Bug, you dare to scold me and call me a villain." Hmph, ignore you. With that, he walked straight into the cabin.

The newly built cabins have just been built, they have not yet been painted and decorated, and it is estimated that it will take two or three days to live in. I had no choice but to say to Little Mushroom, "Little Mushroom, I'll send you home first!" ”

The little mushroom nodded in agreement, and followed me silently down the mountain. Along the way, I repeatedly told the little mushroom not to take out the whistle easily, let alone to drive away snakes. The little mushroom obediently wrote them down one by one.

When I delivered the little mushrooms home, my father and Anne had not yet slept, and they were packing some of their belongings for the ocean.

When I returned the little mushroom, my father asked, "What about Piyu, is she alone in the mountains?" I nodded yes.

Anne said, "Then go back to the mountains quickly." Piyu alone would have been scared. ”

I was about to go back when Anne stopped me again. She said to her father, "The two of us are gone, what will we do with the little mushrooms?" ”

"Tomorrow, the newly built cabin will be cleaned up, so that the little mushroom will sleep on the mountain tomorrow and be a companion to Piyou."

Anne nodded, "Then I'll be relieved, Billy, and you have to remember to take good care of your sister." ”

Thinking that tomorrow Piyou and Little Mushroom will live together in the mountains, my head is a little bigger, and the two babies almost quarreled just now.

Little Mushroom shook his head: "No, I don't want to live in a cabin with Piyu." She didn't believe me and Brother Bug. ”

The father frowned: "Worm, what's the matter?" ”

I was wondering if I should tell my father about the little mushroom's snake repellent, but the little mushroom had already taken out the whistle and said, "Pi You doesn't believe that this whistle can repel snakes, and says that Brother Worm lied to her." ”

The father didn't seem to understand: "Whistle, snake repellent, what's going on." ”

I thought that sooner or later I would need to explain this matter to my father, so I told the little mushroom about the snake repellent.

When my father and Anne heard this, they were amazed, "Worm, what you said is true. It's incredible. ”

I replied honestly, "It's true, not only do you think it's incredible, but so does Piyu, who doesn't believe that Little Mushroom can use this whistle to drive snakes away, and thinks I'm lying to her." But I've seen it in Wollongong, and by the way, there's some writing on the whistle, and I said I'm going to take it back for you to recognize. ”

Father pondered for a long time, "In the world, there are actually many things that we humans can't understand, and the snake repellent technique of the little mushroom is probably the ancient secret method of their Wick clan!" Come, little mushroom, show me the whistle, I don't know these ancient words. ”

The little mushroom handed the whistle to his father, who picked it up and looked at it carefully under the lamp, and his father was even more surprised after reading it. "Little mushroom, where did you get this whistle?"

Little Mushroom said: "It is the treasure of our Wick clan, passed down from generation to generation, Old Wick found out that I drove the snake when I blew the whistle, so he gave me the whistle, and then he saw the fire in the clan, so he told me how far I could go, and then I was the only one left in our clan." ”

"You mean, this whistle has been handed down from many generations in your people?"

Little Mushroom nodded, "Yes." ”

My father suddenly smiled, "It seems that I am afraid that the history of Australia will be rewritten." ”