Chapter 60: Zilong Returns Home
Although his family was already facing an unprecedented crisis, Jiang Qi, who was far away in Zhuo County, didn't know it.
After a few brothers swore goodbyes, it was like a fish meeting water, a hooligan meeting a splash, ** encountering**γγγγ,, a few people didn't do anything all day, either drinking or jousting.
Especially met Zhang Fei, who was a good drinker, drinking wine was like drinking water, and basically several brothers were drunk by him for a few days.
Of course, in the past two days, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu have also seen what it means to be a master, whether it is a blade or a bare hand, almost all of them are equal in a hundred moves, especially after fighting with Jiang Qi, they only know what innate divine power is, and then the two of them can't help but add some respect to this brother.
Of course, there are high and low martial arts, and the only slight weakness among the brothers is Tai Shici. But despite this, no one will underestimate him, if nothing else, his unique skill of three arrows in one hand is enough for him to stand out from the crowd.
Even Jiang Qi, who knew how to connect beads and arrows, didn't dare to underestimate him, after all, they had killed thousands of miles of enemies all the way, and Tai Shici's archery technique was the best to him.
If it is said that the original Taoyuan alliance was impulsive, then after getting along in the past few days, the brothers have already decided that the sworn brothers will be lifelong brothers.
In addition, the age difference between everyone is not very big, and there is no generation gap between each other, and as soon as they encourage each other, they decided to go to Luoyang together to earn a meritorious career, even if they can't make a difference in Luoyang, it's not bad to go to the capital to see it.
The only one among the brothers who was a little worried was Guan Yu, who was really afraid that he would hurt his brother if he killed someone in his hometown. However, as soon as his worries came out, Jiang Qi and the others laughed, compared to the blood of thousands of people on their hands, Guan Yu made a little fuss.
was said by Jiang Qi, Guan Yu thought about it and calmed down, it was a big deal that the soldiers would come to block the water and cover the earth, and he didn't want to hide in Tibet like this for the rest of his life.
However, the conversation between the few of them aroused Zhang Fei's dissatisfaction, and among the brothers, he had never killed anyone, and the cleanest was still a chick. As a result, Zhang Fei even began to shout the slogan of opening the meat.
Since the discussion was proper, they no longer stayed, and Zhang Fei, who had always cared about anything, casually explained to the old housekeeper twice before going out. As for Guan Yu, it's even simpler, there is no family belonging, he can go on the road with a package. As for the groceries that are not sold, they can be used as fodder on the road to mount.
Soon, a group of six people, eight horses, and a cart embarked on the pace of advancement. The brothers were not lonely all the way, and Zhang Fei, who was clamoring to change horses on the road, finally plundered the spare war horse that Jiang Qi got from the Xianbei people as he wished.
This horse was still selected by Zhao Yun from the thousands of war horses in the stable when he was stealing the camp.
This horse inherits all the advantages of the Xiliang war horse, not only is it tall and fast, but also has a very beautiful coat color. Except for a handful of white hair from its forehead to the tip of its nose, its whole body is pitch black without a trace of hair, and the horse's age is not very old, just three years old, it is a war horse that has only been trained.
Although Jiang Qi was a little reluctant, everyone must be brothers, and he agreed happily without much entanglement. Originally, according to Zhang Fei's wishes, he wanted him and Zhao Yun's mounts, but he had no choice but to admit that Taxue and Bailong had already recognized the master, and he couldn't handle it with his ability, so he had to retreat to the second.
Riding his mount named Wu Qi all the way, Zhang Fei now feels extremely happy, and at the same time feels that it is good to be a little brother, as long as there are a few brothers who want to blackmail whomever he wants.
As for Guan Yu, he didn't fall short, he got a gift from Tong Fei without a mount. Tong Fei happily gave him a spare mount, a jujube red eight-foot horse. Tong Fei's good horse is not bad, this horse was brought by a tooth tent when they were stealing the camp, and it can be placed next to the tooth tent, and it is conceivable who rides this horse.
All the way, because they had to go back to Changshan County with Zhao Yun to visit relatives, several people came out of Zhuo County and took a detour, and did not go to the nearest Hejian County, but turned to Zhongshan to Changshan. However, although they took a little detour, they did not feel too hard to ride horses, but had a feeling of enjoying the mountains and rivers.
It's just that along the way, there are devastation and thousands of miles of bare land left by natural disasters, and even if they look at the refugees scattered along the official road, they can't be interested.
Of course, with refugees, the encounter of several people along the way is not so easy, in addition to the people who come to sell their children everywhere they pass, and often meet young women who exchange their skin and flesh for food. No, just after entering the territory of Zhongshan Kingdom, the cart of fine grain originally prepared for horses was given to the refugees.
However, although it was charity, several people did not have the excitement of doing good deeds, but more sadness. Jiang Qi's mind jumped even more inexplicably, predicting that there would be a chaos that swept the thirteen states of Dahan in the near future.
Along the way, looking at the scrawny people who fled with their daughters, Jiang Qi also had a little realization in his heart. Although it is said that the lives of the people are not as good as grass, but the court really forces these grass people to the point where there is no way to live, then this dynasty will come to an end.
At this moment, Jiang Qi even had the idea of overthrowing this decadent dynasty, and as soon as this idea came out, even he couldn't help but shiver.
This is said to be a bandit in troubled times, and there are many people fleeing all the way, and there are also many bandits who gather in the mountains and forests. The brothers, each riding tall horses and sacks full of sacks, looked like fat sheep, and they were the first targets of the bandits along the way, and they encountered them three times a day.
Looking at the bandits holding wooden sticks and bamboo poles, dressed like beggars, Zhang Fei, who had long wanted to open meat, was still a little interested at first. But I fought a lot, and in the end I felt bored, just to disperse, and it was rare to chase it. The only thing worth mentioning may be that he saved a few mothers and daughters when he was in Zhongshan Wuji, which has some significance.
It was not until early summer that a few people arrived at Zhaojiazhuang, which is located in Zhending, Changshan County.
Zhao Yun's hometown, more than half of the people in Zhaojiazhuang are surnamed Zhao, and many people are still of the same clan, as soon as they entered Zhuangzi, a few of them rode a tall horse and attracted the attention of the villagers.
As soon as he entered the village, Zhao Yun, who was born and raised in the village, was quickly recognized. As soon as they recognized Zhao Yun, the villagers were also enthusiastic, this one said, 'Erlang is back,' and that asked, 'How is Erlang's art', and in this question and answer, you can know that this Zhao Yun went out to learn art is really known to the whole village.
In the face of the enthusiastic villagers, the humble Zhao Yunjun responded with a smile one by one, and kept shouting "uncle" and "uncle", well-behaved like a child.
Soon, in a greeting, several people arrived at a small farm yard in the east of the village. Although the courtyard is not large, it is very delicate and clean, and it can be seen that the owner of this house is a very simple person.
The whole yard was surrounded by a wooden fence, and in the corner of the fence there was a shed, in which there were several half-sized chickens, and at the moment a little woman was throwing chicken food beside her.
There are also two weapon racks in the small courtyard, and a few wooden guns that have been painted are scattered on the shelves. Seeing this, Jiang Qi couldn't help but think that when he heard the master say that he had stayed at his house for two days when he received Zhao Yun, and gave his brother a book of guns, now looking at these worn spears, it seems that the eldest brother of the Zhao family usually does not work hard.
Seeing this blade, Jiang Qi couldn't help but joke: "Zilong! Brother Zhao, no matter what he says, he is half a senior brother of Qi, do you want Master Qi to try if the senior brother is usually lazy! β
"Hehe, forget it! Yun Du is not Senior Brother's opponent, let alone γγγγγ" Facing Jiang Qi's proposal, Zhao Yun replied with a smile, and it can also be seen in his answer that although several people have become brothers, Zhao Yun and Tong Fei are usually more accustomed to being called Senior Brother Jiang Qi.
Jiang Qi didn't take the joke just now, he just wanted to calm Zhao Yun's nervous mood. It's just that he is not serious does not mean that others are not serious either, with Zhao Yun's veto, a person jumped out next to him.
"Then I'm here γγγγ", before Zhao Yun could react, the figure had already made a move after saying something, and he was the Tong Fei who was not calm.
And the reason why Tong Fei made a move was naturally because he remembered what his father said that day. Tong Fei's move today can be regarded as helping his father to test his disciples.
When Tong Fei jumped into the courtyard, a man who was too old and weak walked in the house at the same time. The man is about seven feet six inches tall, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a straight nose and a wide mouth, which is five points similar to Zhao Yun. However, there is a lack of heroism under the handsome appearance, which may also be caused by the living environment, and there is no need to guess to know that this person is Zhao Yun's brother Zhao Feng.
Suddenly jumping into the courtyard, Tong Fei did not attack in a panic, but shook his spear and wanted to pick out a wooden gun on the weapon rack to Zhao Feng, who had just gone out. After seeing Zhao Feng skillfully take the spear in nervousness, Tong Fei stabbed over with a whirling cherry blossom.
Suddenly attacked, Zhao Feng quickly recovered his expression, and immediately waved his gun to meet it. Although Tong Fei's sudden move did not panic Zhao Feng, it scared the woman who fed the chickens in the yard enough, and the dustpan in her hand also fell, and the chicken food in it fell to the ground.
With the clanging of weapons in the courtyard, thirty moves soon passed, seeing that his brother was at a disadvantage, I am afraid that he would be able to support ten moves at most, Zhao Yun hurriedly stopped Tong Fei, he didn't dare to let the eldest brother not get off the stage as soon as he came back: "Okay, Yuanyi is back,"
As soon as he heard his senior brother's words, Tong Fei jumped out of the battle group with a false shot in his hand, and asked mischievously with his fists: "What's wrong with senior brother?" Didn't you say that you helped my father inspect half of the apprentices? β
However, for Tong Fei's smile, Zhao Yun was in the mood to care about these at this time, when he saw his long-lost brother, he was already red and ran over, and he hugged his brother excitedly and shouted: "Big brother."
"Zi, Zilong?" Seeing the second brother who suddenly appeared and became almost unrecognizable, Zhao Feng couldn't believe the facts in front of him, and was speechless with excitement.
Holding Zhao Yun, who was a head taller than himself, he embraced Zhao Feng's heart with a lot of thoughts for a while, their brothers were five years apart, their parents died of illness when they were young, and Zhao Feng promised to train his younger brother to become a talent before his father died. Now that he sees the tall and strong little brother, Zhao Feng finally feels that he has lived up to his trust, and he can be regarded as having an explanation to his parents.
"Second brother, it's been six years, and the eldest brother still thinks it!"
"Zilong made the eldest brother worriedγγγ"
"It's okay, just come back, come γγγ second brother to meet your sister-in-law, your sister-in-law is from the next village, her family's surname is Li, and she just became a relative the year before last. Shu'er is coming soon, and he is the second brother who talks about her husband every day. In the excitement, Zhao Feng said and pointed to the little woman who was crying silently on the side.
Hearing her husband call herself, Li hurriedly tidied up her dress, and then walked over quickly with the hem of her skirt: "I've seen my uncle, I've always heard my husband talk about my uncle, and when I saw my uncle today, he was really heroic." β
Zhao Yun looked at this sister-in-law who was not very beautiful, but simple and virtuous, and was happy for her brother in her heart. hurriedly bowed down and said: "Sister-in-law has won the award, and sister-in-law Lao has taken care of my brother over the years, please accept Yunyi's worship." β
Zhao Yun's actions frightened a simple village woman, and she didn't help or help, and hurriedly said, "γγγI can't help it."
Zhao Feng smiled and looked at this sensible younger brother with a smile, and secretly said to his dead parents in his heart: "Father, Mother, you can rest assured, Yun has grown upγγγ
As Zhao Yun got up, he remembered a few brothers who were still at the door, and hurriedly pulled the eldest brother forward to greet him: "Big brother Yun will introduce you to a few brothers,"
"This is my second brother Guan Yu and Guan Yunchang, the third brother Tai Shi Ci and Tai Shi Ziyi, and the sixth brother Zhang Fei and Zhang Yide. And the one who fought with you just now was the seventh brother Tong Fei and Tong Yuanyi, the sons of the family teacher, and the last one is Senior Brother Yunzhi, Jiang Qi, Jiang Boxiao, a native of Zhao Guojun, and also the fourth brother of Yun, Yun is in the mountains to take care of Senior Brother, otherwise he would not have gone down the mountain so early."
When Zhao Feng heard that several people were sworn brothers of the younger brother, he hurriedly greeted them one by one. During the mutual salute, Zhao Feng sighed in his heart that these people were all heroic just by looking at their faces, and it seemed that he could really rest assured of this younger brother in the future.
After seeing the ceremony, as the head of the family, Zhao Feng hurriedly led everyone into the house, and then instructed his wife to prepare wine and food. Jiang Qi and the others also didn't bother the two brothers to catch up, and chatted on their own.