At the same time, understand what is "three wins" and what is "five".

Although the five of them have been skilled in riding since childhood, they are accustomed to seeing all good horses.

At this time, it is really interesting to listen to Zhang Wan's years and horses, especially the theory of "three wins" and "five horses".

But there were so many horses available here that they didn't know what to choose.

So he listened to Zhang Wansui's proposal and chose enough horses and pack horses.

In addition, Li Daozong also asked for Xuanzang an old horse who had traveled back and forth between Guazhou and Yiwu, which made Zhang Wansui embarrassed.

Da Ma Camp is a horse farm for breeding horses, and after breeding foals, the best ones are moved to Guanzhong, and then trained to supply the needs of the imperial court.

Horses that are ready to use will not return to the camp, let alone weathered old horses.

However, Zhang Wansui had his own channels and could obtain such horses, so he promised that after they arrived in Guazhou, he would hand over an old horse who knew his way.

Early the next morning, the group left the camp and continued westward.

Arrived in Ganzhou again on the same day, here in the Han Dynasty, today are called Zhangye.

The guide who accompanied him said to a few people: "There is black water in the west of Ganzhou City, also known as weak water, and it is said that 'its strength cannot win the boat', but it may not be the case. ”

Li Daozong smiled: "Yes." The Turks did not master the art of shipbuilding, and only regarded the river as weak, believing that "its strength cannot defeat the boat". ”

He turned his head to Li Dejian and Li Dexuan and said: "The chief manager is building ships in Lingzhou and blocking the Turkic crossing of the river to cut off the foreign aid of Liang Shidu; With the backing of Guanzhong's armaments, our military was able to smoothly obtain Xiazhou. ”

The "chief manager" here refers to Pharmacist Li, and Li Daozong's tone is full of admiration and admiration for him.

Li Dejian hurriedly thanked him: "The younger brother thanked His Highness for his praise on behalf of his father!" ”

He continued: "However, the Classic of Mountains and Seas. There is a saying in the "Hainei West Classic": "The void of Kunlun in the sea...... Ocean water and black water out of the northwest corner...... Weak water and green water come out of the southwest corner...... "It seems to be said that black water and weak water may not be the same water? ”

As soon as these words came out, the group of young people became excited and competed for their book bags.

"Historical Records. Xia Benji said: "The black water west river is only Yongzhou, and the weak water is both west, and Jing belongs to Weixi." ”

"The "Book of Water" clouds: 'Weak water goes out of the northwest of Zhangye and Dan County, and enters the belly of Heli Mountain in Jiuquan Huishui County'."

"Historical Records. Xia Benji also said: "Daojiuchuan, the weak water is as far as Heli, and the aftermath enters the quicksand.

The black water, as for the three dangers, enters the South China Sea." ”

Zheng quoted the "Geographical Chronicles" and said: "Weak water comes out of Zhangye." ”

"Zheng" refers to Zheng Xuan.

"Huainanzi" Zeyun: "Weak water sources come out of poor stone mountains." ”

And so on and so forth.

And from time to time I asked the guide, who was right? The guide waved his hand and shook his head frequently: "You are all full of wealth, which is beyond the reach of the villain?" ”

Although he didn't read much, he had a lot of social experience, and he knew that if he allowed this group of young people to continue to drop their book bags, sooner or later they would have a dispute.

So he changed his words: "Although the villain doesn't know the source of black water and weak water, he knows that the water in the west of Ganzhou City has been flooded recently. ”

"Fish Flood!"

A group of young people was even more excited: "Is there anything today?" ”

The guide laughed, "There must be no during the day." As for whether there can be one tonight? ”

He muttered slightly: "I'm not sure, but if I want to go and see, it's okay." ”

The five young men cheered in unison, without objection, and prepared to camp at the water's edge.

I only heard the guide smile and said: "Every autumn and winter, migratory birds fly south and stay here temporarily. In spring and summer, I returned to the north and came here to rest. When we come back from Yumen Pass, we may be able to see thousands of migratory birds. ”

The five young men cheered again and decided to set up camp by the water that day.

This water, whether called black water or weak water, originates in the Kunlun Mountains, flows north out of the Qilian Mountains, and flows in the plains of the Hexi Corridor as the mountains gradually ease, forming many oases.

The first of these is Ganzhou, where the water flows through several wetlands and lakes.

The guide searched for the largest lake, and asked his followers to camp near the place where the river flows, saying that if the fish flood comes, they will spawn at the confluence of the lake, and the most impressive place will be.

While there was still daylight, the guide led everyone to the slope and Shuimei to pick wild vegetables.

The others were just fine, but Li De Award was the most excited.

At the end of mid-spring, wild vegetables sprout everywhere.

He has been studying medicine with Zhen Quan and Sun Simiao for a while, and he has seen that some of these wild vegetables can be used in medicine.

For example, the alfalfa they tasted just a few days ago has tender and edible grass buds, and it is beneficial to the five internal organs and the effect of lightening the body.

Another example is shepherd's cabbage, which is not only sweet and delicious, but also beneficial to the liver and the function of neutralizing and brightening the eyes and stomach.

There are also the freshness of bracken, the fragrance of coriander, the sourness of amaranth, the bitterness of bitter herbs, and the bitterness of pepper sprouts...... It can really be said that it has all three sweets and five flavors.

There are also various colors of spring mushroom lichens.

The guide was very cautious not to let them touch it, but only took one or two of them himself, and put them lightly into the small basket on his waist.

When Li De Award looked at it, he saw that there were a few precious morels among them, and he couldn't help but be amazed.

Not only are there wild vegetables on the ground, but there are also spring fresh flowers on the trees.

For example, Aralia, its tree is thorny and branchless, and the mountain people call it "magpie does not tread".

The top of the tree is full of leaf buds, which are fresh and tender and can be folded, crisp and palatable.

Another example is the locust tree, willow tree, walnut tree, at this time is in the flowering season, locust flowers, willow leaves, walnut buttons are all sweet and fresh.

There are also elm money, pine leaf tips, cypress leaf tips...... There are delicious foods at your fingertips.

However, there are no toon trees in Hexi, so the toon buds that have the reputation of "the first fresh spring" in Middle Earth are not found here.

At dusk, a group of people set up a bonfire on the waterfront, one to boil water and the other to keep warm.

Although all kinds of wild vegetables can be eaten as "spring spring plate fine lettuce", wraps, tree buds, inflorescences, leaf tips, etc., must be scalded before they are suitable for eating.

However, next to the bonfire, only the five princes and grandsons were chewing excitedly, and Xuanzang and his entourage were only watching from the sidelines.

The sprouts of the wild vegetables and trees are all small things that the common people talk about in the famine season, and only these hairpins from big families will regard them as rare delicacies.

The guide found a few rocks on the shore and polished them himself.

When Li Decheng looked at it, he was not surprised, and exclaimed excitedly: "This is Rong salt?" ”

Attract everyone to gather.

In ancient times, the western tribes were called "Xirong", and the local salt extracted from Yanze was called "Rong salt".

Because it contains different minerals, it forms crystals with beautiful colors.

Li De Award can be recognized, because it can also be used in medicine, it has the function of benefiting blood and qi, brightening eyes and teeth.

"Rong salt" is the general name of the crystalline salt produced in the west, and the pieces in the hands of the guide are made by the Qiang people, and the subdivision is called "Qiang salt".