On the endless Bayinbrook prairie, a hundred flowers bloom and thousands of trees are verdant. Eagles soar in the blue sky, and swans take off and dance.

The large wetland here is the source of the Kaidu River and the Peacock River, and it is the sacred place that nourishes the Erbin Mountain, Hora Mountain and the entire Yanqi Plain in the middle of the Tianshan Mountains! The beautiful curves drawn from the west side of the horizon by nine curves and eighteen bends show the endless knot between the heavens and the earth, and tell the vicissitudes of this "river to heaven" for millions of years.

The newly built Turghut tribal camp rose up in the Bayinbrook grassland. The yurts outside the camp are densely packed, the old and the new are vertical and horizontal, and they are scattered; Smoke wafts in the wind on the grassland.

After the tribal soldiers and civilians moved to the Bayinbrook steppe and the Khan returned to the steppe from Beijing, the tribal camp was quickly rebuilt. Immediately afterwards, the Mongolian medical department, the material depot and the ordnance station were also gradually built and put into use.

The most special thing is the Mongolian Medical Department, which moved directly into the Barun Kure Lama Temple. The monks and lamas in the temple have no time to chant sutras and worship the Buddha, and have temporarily interrupted their Buddhist practice; Instead, he devoted himself to treating the thousands of cavalrymen and herdsmen who were wounded on the battlefield against the invading army of Aguba and the British mercenaries.

After the monk Zhixin came to Bayinbrook with the king of Khan, he also took Gao Shan and Qi Feng with him, and worked with the monks here to try his best to treat the wounded.

One day, Zhixin looked at the dozens of steppe Bodhi trees that had grown for a hundred years behind the lama temple. My heart is extremely sentimental!

Because he wanted to stop the bleeding and heal the wounded, he was in a hurry to take medicine; Many of the bark of these tyrannical trees have been stripped away, revealing the tender bark of the white trunk. Although the current lilacs are still blooming luxuriantly; But these century-old sacred trees, after the flowers fall, may wither forever.

He began to take action, taking the mountains and Qi Peaks, weaving grass ropes from moist green grass, and wrapping them around these injured trees, hoping to save the lives of these extremely precious grassland Bodhi...... These actions were seen and remembered by the careful Lama Mucheng, who secretly praised the determination and piety of the monk Zhixin.

After Dorji came to the prairie, he had new playmates, in addition to Guli, who lived with Caicike, and Sanglan and Niman, who had just lost their parents like Guli.

Sister Caicike also specially explained to him: Gu Li and her parents who sacrificed their lives are the great benefactors of the entire tribe! At all times, it is important to protect Guli.

Every day, he took Guli, Sanglan, and Niman to wander and play in the grassland, amusing them, hoping to alleviate their pain from the loss of their parents......

When he stumbled upon Monk Zhixin, with two little guys who were about the same age as himself, he was extremely curious when he was dressing up a lilac tree with "grass clothes"! I joined in with three friends.

Since then, Dorji's team of friends has grown again. In fact, Gao Shan and Qi Feng, like Gu Li, Sang Lan, and Niman, are all orphans who have lost their parents. Sympathy for each other makes them get along more harmoniously together......

Zhixin looked at these innocent, lively and cute little guys, and was extremely relieved! He also realized that this was forced by the general trend of foreign invasion; It is also due to fate. In a trance, I can also feel that in a few years, these people will definitely grow into the backbone of protecting the family and the country and resisting foreign invaders, and they will definitely be the heroes of the field......

A few days later, Lama Mucheng came to Zhixin's felt bag and found Zhixin; I am going to discuss the essence of Buddhism and inform me about the arrangements for the protection of the "Prairie Bodhi".

As soon as the two sides finished saluting, and before they could speak, Lama Mucheng found a text on the table that had just been written; Curiously, he picked up the paper with both hands and read Zhixin's poem "Title Barun Temple" seriously:

Sitting on the top of the clouds solemnly, overlooking thousands of miles of grass.

May I have mercy for the sake of salvation and offer my Vajra Bodhi.

Lama Mu Cheng felt a little ashamed, hurriedly put down the scroll of poems, and then saluted, and said solemnly:

"In order to protect these precious grassland Bodhi, I have informed the Mongolian Medical Department that the bark of the lilac tree will no longer be used in medicine in the future. Please rest assured, Master Zhixin! In the future, we can use other herbs to replace ......."

Zhixin is overjoyed! Hurriedly saluted and said, "Master Huiyong has also passed on the healing method to the little monk. But when I first came to Xinjiang, I was not familiar with the local herbal species, so please advise and make it clear to the great lama! The little monk should do his best to search! ”

"Amitabha! Master Zhixin came to the grassland, the Buddha's heart has not changed, saving the dead and helping the wounded, it is the luck of the Buddha! Luck in the grassland! Lama Mu Cheng nodded in respect, "At the beginning, Master Huiyong traveled to the prairie and specially visited the Mongolian doctors in the grassland, specializing in studying all kinds of plants and trees that can be used for medicine here. He believes that there are many plants and trees to stop bleeding and heal and restore the body, in addition to the bark of the lilac tree, the bark of birch, the bark of the locust tree, and the locust flowers are also very good; The snow lotus on the snow-capped mountains is a first-class healing medicine, but it grows scarcely and is difficult to pick......"

Zhixin already knew it in his heart, and hurriedly saluted and said: "Being able to do my meager help on the grassland is also Master Huiyong's last wish. The little monk must do his best! ”

Before Zhixin's words fell, Dorji took Guli, Sang Lan, Niman, Gao Shan, and Qi Feng into the felt bag together.

"Master Zhixin is not only proficient in Buddhism and medicine, but also in martial arts. In Qiketai at the foot of the Flame Mountain, if you hadn't taken care of it, the thieves and assassins would have succeeded, and the consequences would have been unimaginable! Lama Mu Cheng pointed to Gao Shan and Qi Feng again, "I heard that these two little guys are also extraordinary." The King of Khan is full of praise! …… King Khan and Batel and I both studied martial arts with Master Huiyong as our teacher. Although I am much older, if we are counted in this ranking, we are all brothers. In the future, don't look outside when you have anything, just open your mouth. In the future, not only can we learn martial arts together, but also debate the scriptures and the Dharma with you, and practice Buddhism together......"

Dorji listened carefully to every word of Lama Mu Cheng beside him, and his heart was in awe of these three newly acquainted strangers! I am even more envious! He secretly made up his mind: one day, let the Great Lama praise me like this!

Since then, Zhixin has taken Dorji, Gaoshan, Qifeng, Niman, Guli, and Sanglan to drill ravines every day to pick birch bark and climb snow-capped mountains to find snow lotus. It not only ensured the medication needs of the Mongolian Medical Department, but also preserved the dozens of precious grassland Bodhi.

After careful treatment and recuperation, the tribal soldiers and civilians who were wounded in the fierce confrontation with the Agubo invading army and the British mercenaries began to recover gradually.

The coal mines of Bayingbrook, which began to mine coal in large quantities; It didn't take long for the coal produced to be piled up into a small mountain. Bayingou Copper Mine and Songshugou Copper Mine have increased mining efforts; A large amount of copper ore was transported to the storage yard of the armory.

Previously, when Zabtaiji and Batel went to Almaty, Russia to purchase arms, they brought ore samples from Motosala iron ore and Shalcek iron ore, which were identified as having a high grade (iron content) and were not difficult to smelt. Iron ore from these two places was also mined, and although it was not easy to mine, a lot of it was still found.

The iron furnace and copper furnace of the tribal ordnance station began to ignite and operate. Craftsmen worked day and night, and brand-new arrows, long knives, horsesshoes, thistles and other ordnance began to be created in large quantities. Gunpowder and imitation Bodan rifle cartridges, production also began. The almost depleted munitions began to be effectively replenished.

Batel and some of the leaders requested the Khan to rebuild the tribe's own "cavalry training camp" as soon as possible, so as to strengthen training, improve the combat quality of the cavalry team, and prepare for the re-arrival of the Agub invasion army at any time. The Khan immediately granted the request.

Barth and Zhao Tiefeng were once again appointed to be in charge of the preparation and operation of the "cavalry training camp". Soon, the "cavalry training camp" was built in the tribal camp; And, at once, large-scale military training began. For a while, the swords flashed, the horses neighed, and the gunshots continued!

The most interesting thing is the neighing of the thousands of war horses, which are still different. In the cavalry team, there are the main horses of the local sturdy, fierce and war-resistant - Yanqi horses; There are tall and flying horses captured on the battlefield; There are square-shaped and aura Hetao horses; and fifty handsome and obedient Kobdo horses......

Dorji took Niman, Gao Shan, Qi Feng, Gu Li, and Sang Lan these friends, and every time they returned from collecting medicine with Zhixin, they all took a look at the training camp through the fence. Looking at the "cavalry training camp" in the big camp, even the lamas in the temple can enter it and shoot arrows on horseback, envy! I only hate myself for being a few years younger.

Guli and Sanglan, who were bent on avenging their parents against the invading army, also watched the cavalry galloping on horseback and wielding swords by the fence; Thinking about your wishes, how can you achieve them?

Within a few days, Dorji came up with his own idea to set up his own "Boy Scout Training Camp......

He gathered his friends together and spoke his mind. When the friends heard Dorji's idea, they were all elated and urged Dorji to act quickly.

On this day, Dorji came to the gate of the camp. He told the sergeant guarding the camp gate that he had something important to look for Battle. The sergeant at the gate knew that Dorji was Battle's brother-in-law, so he didn't dare to slack off, so he hurried to inform Battle.

Battle hurried to the gate of the camp. Seeing that the god of Daoerji was mysteriously waiting for him, he hurriedly asked Erji and said:

"Tell me something, I'm very busy here!"

"I know, you're busy training, right?" Dorji said unhurriedly.

"Yes! ……”

"Then why can't we participate?"

"You don't have a gun yet, you can't ride on horseback, how can you participate in training?"

"Then you don't need a reserve?"

"Reserves? …… The reserves, of course, are needed! ”

"If you're all wounded, it's like the last Seven Star War; When we needed our reserves to go into battle, we hadn't participated in training yet; I can't put a gun, I can't shoot an arrow, I can't use my strength. The old and young in the tribe, who will protect them? …… Isn't it dangerous, you say? ”

Battle could see that this was Dorji playing tricks again, what was he going to do? Hurry up and say:

"If you have anything to say, just say it, don't go around me anymore!"

"We're going to set up a 'Boy Scout Camp', our own training camp!" Dorji said solemnly.

"Child-child-army?" Battle was puzzled, and then he began to look at his brother-in-law carefully, wondering what kind of fame he was going to do today? However, Battle also knows that Dorji is a "big ghost", and he will never speak easily without thinking about mature things.

Seeing that Battle did not object immediately, Dorji felt hopeful, and hurriedly added:

"We know that you are training desperately to protect the tribe and protect us from harm. But there should be a successor to the tribe...... We're all thirteen or fourteen years old. If we start training now, within two years, we can help you! Even within two years, the Boy Scouts can do what they can. For example: patrolling, passing on information, protecting the elderly, women and children......"

"And how are you going to train?"

"We want to first gather those orphans who are over thirteen or fourteen years old and have lost their parents and train together. We need a field of our own, and we need to provide bows and arrows, war horses, sabers, and foreign guns for training. We want Master Zhixin to teach us martial arts, and we also want Sister Ma Lan to cook for us......"

"Oops! You're so thoughtful! I've even thought about eating...... Ay! Have you ever fought against Gao Shan and Qi Feng? ”

"That's indispensable!"

"And what do you think of their kung fu?"

"We are tied in wrestling, I am better than them in horseback archery, they are better than me in light skills and equipment. We all have our strengths! …… Let's stop talking about that, let's talk about the 'Boy Scouts', right? ”

Battle thought about it and felt that what Dorji said did make some sense. In several battles with the invading army of Kokand, the tribe lost a lot of vitality and lost a large number of men and horses; Now that we are recovering, there is a great need for replenishment. But even if they need to be replenished, it is impossible to put these underage children on the battlefield......

However, start systematic training early, lay a solid foundation of basic skills, and become a real guardian of the tribe earlier; For the whole tribe, it is indeed a great thing. Moreover, sooner or later, the invading army of Kokand will come again, and we will not always be sure of victory against this huge group of demons. It is indeed necessary to let these little guys, who are still minors, master the skills of killing and defending themselves in advance, in case of emergency...... However, the stakes were high, and the support of the Khan was required.

Dorji's eyes had been observing the change in Battle's expression. Seeing that Battle had the meaning of understanding and support, but before he could make up his mind, he urged:

"Are you still worried about us? Don't dampen our enthusiasm! I've got a 'package ticket' with them! ”

Battle smiled and said, "That's it! I support you. However, this matter must be reported to the king of the Khan and approved by the king...... You go back and wait first, and I'll report to the Khan now!" ”

Dorji smiled knowingly and said, "This is my own brother." It's up to you! He raised his palms and high-fived Battle......

Three days later.

Between the tribal camp and the people's yurt group, there are three very special brand new yurts that are almost connected together and arranged in the shape of "Pin".

In the yurt in front lived Zhixin and Wei Xiao; The yurt in the back left is inhabited by Dorji, Niman, Gaoshan, Qifeng, and six other Turk boys; In the yurt on the right are Malan, Guli and Sanglan.

In front of these three yurts, there is a large flat grass, on which arrow targets, sandbags, plum blossom piles, gantry frames, knife and gun racks and so on have been arranged. On the tethered stakes on the side, two slightly low Kobdo horses were tethered. At first glance, this is a small military training base - the "Boy Scout Training Camp" that Dorji dreams of, has been officially established!

Wei Xiao became the first chief trainer of the "Boy Scout Training Camp", Monk Zhixin served as a martial arts instructor, and Ma Lan was in charge of everyone's food.

Under the gantry, Zhixin and Wei Xiao, together with seven or eight young people who were about the same age, such as Daoerji and Niman, were sitting on the grass, watching Gao Shan perform his three-section stick routine with great interest.

On the bench opposite, Sang Lan and Gu Li sat and were also enjoying the performance of the high mountains; But these two girls are less interested in martial arts performances than Dorji. The two of them seem to be preoccupied and have not fully woken up from the nightmare of losing their parents.

After the demonstration of Gao Shan, everyone sent applause.

Qi Feng began to perform the Meteor Hammer move...... This meteor hammer flickered left and right, and it was elusive, which dazzled these little guys.

Zhixin and Wei Xiao praised Gao Shan and Qi Feng's skills!

After a round of applause, Wei Xiao said to Dorji: "Can you also show your riding skills and archery skills to everyone?" ”

Dorji was not polite, and boldly agreed: "Okay! So he got up, took his bow and arrows, and mounted his horse, and galloped...... When he quickly turned back to the target for more than 20 steps, he shot out of the arrow continuously, and both arrows hit the bull's-eye.

Everyone applauded in unison! Gu Li's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but stand up suddenly, clapping vigorously! She seemed to see the power of revenge, and the most direct way of revenge, and suddenly there was an indescribable excitement in her heart.

In Gu Li's heart, she instantly had an inexplicable good impression of Dorji's mighty momentum. Although I can't tell whether this is a kind of worship or a kind of sustenance, this wonderful emotion is truly from the bottom of my heart...... The details of this scene were really seen by the lively, cheerful, bold and careful Sang Lan. She suddenly felt that Guli's admiration for Dorji was a little extraordinary!

Wei Xiao asked Erji in surprise and confusion: "You and your master Meng He, you have only learned archery for a few days, can you reach the current level?" ”

Dorji glared triumphantly, "I practice every day!" At that time, the Master said, "Master leads you into the door, and the cultivation is in the individual!" ”

Everyone was amused by him!

End of everyone's personal presentation. Wei Xiao called everyone together and said solemnly:

"Everyone has their own strengths, and they're all doing well, they're all doing well. However, it is not enough to have shelves and routines, but also to be powerful; In other words, the basic skills must be solid, and the physical strength and endurance must keep up. It takes a lot of hard work!

"Also, we are a unit, and we must know how to follow orders and be cooperative...... Finally, we must also have a certain cultural foundation; Therefore, Master Zhixin not only wants to guide everyone's martial arts training, but also teach everyone to read and write......"

When Dorji heard that there were so many "rules and regulations" to restrain himself, and he had to "study hard" to learn "who is not the same", he felt a little unhappy! Originally, I wanted to take a shortcut to the battlefield, but I didn't expect to get a lot of trouble! It's not fun...... Never mind! Your arms can't twist your thighs, so let's go down first. Someday, I'll impress all of these people who look down on our little friends! He suddenly came up with an idea and raised his hand to signal that he wanted to speak.

Wei Xiao saw that Dorji raised his hand and had something to say, so he interrupted his speech, "What does Dorji have to say?" Say it......"

Dorji stood up, "I want to ask!" Since we are going to be taught to read and write, do we still have to go into the lama temple to meditate and recite sutras? ”

Everyone laughed!

Sang Lan knew that this must be Dorji deliberately making a fool! He was furious, "Dorji! Can't you be serious? What kind of foreign appearance does it look like? ”

Wei Xiao was really asked, not knowing how to answer this strange question from the "ghost spirit", he looked at Zhixin.

Zhixin understood Dorji's psychology and was ready to cure his disrespectful attitude towards monks, so he asked unhurriedly:

"Dorji! Do you think that the monks in the lama temple are not kind enough? ”

Dorji was stunned! Quickly shook his head.

Zhixin asked again: "I won't talk about the role of reading and reading. I want to ask you first, what are the monks in the temple doing now? ”

"I know that! They are still treating those who were wounded on the battlefield! ”

"There are thousands of cavalrymen and herdsmen who were wounded on the battlefield. There are only a few dozen of them, and they are saving lives day and night, busy and suffering! Isn't it worthy of our respect? ”

Dorji was asked a little aggrieved, "Master Zhixin! I didn't mean that......"

Sang Lan shouted and asked, "Then what do you mean?" ”

Seeing that everyone was starting to oppose him, Dorji was obviously a little flustered, "I respect those monks and lamas...... However, they stripped the bark of the 'Prairie Bodhi' and kept us busy for many days. Still don't know if it can be saved? It's a little annoying to think about it......"

'Dorji!' The bark of Prairie Bodhi is used in medicine to save the lives of thousands of people, which is Bodhi's own wish and creation, and is the highest state of 'selflessness'. It's not that the monks and lamas are acting recklessly. Zhixin was already a little moved.

"Monks and lamas rushed to the battlefield in monk's robes, and together with everyone, fought with their lives against the invaders, protected their families and the country, how many monks and lamas died on the battlefield? After the war, he rescued the wounded and carefully conditioned the tribe to maintain its bloodline and restore its vitality. In the future, it is necessary to chant sutras and worship the Buddha and pray for the tribe to eliminate disasters! …… What reason do we have? Can you ignore the contributions of the monks and ignore the existence of Barun Monastery? Speaking of this, Zhixin was already a little choked.

Dorji was a little "incomplete" by this turning lesson, and realized that he really shouldn't laugh at such a topic, because there was something wrong with his own mentality. Hurriedly folded his head, took the initiative to admit his mistake, and said loudly sincerely:

"I was wrong! In the future, I will definitely listen to the words of Master Zhixin and Brother Wei Xiao, and never make trouble again! ”

There was a hearty laugh from everyone!

Since then, in the minds of these boy scouts, Barun Temple has become extremely solemn and tall! I feel that the monks in the temple are also so respectable and amiable!

They also often come to the lilac bush to pray silently for these spiritual "steppe Bodhi", wishing them to survive this catastrophe...... In a trance, it seems that everyone has sprouted the bodhi heart of great compassion and saving suffering!