Chapter 9: The Battle of Kienong
The southeasternmost part of the Kamiya Senzhou, the Ming Maocang Plain. The terrain is flat, the water is abundant, and the soil is fertile, and the cultivation sects are widely spread. In the central green wasteland, there is a "small green town", which is prosperous and has a population of more than 100,000. There are more than a dozen bluestone streets in the north and south, the pavilions are gorgeous, and the stone bridges and corridors are vertical and horizontal. Restaurants, grain shops, medicine shops, cloth shops, and all kinds of businesses are mostly two-story wooden buildings, and they are hung high in fresh guises. The people live similarly, with white walls and bright tiles, and small courtyards with high walls. Dressed brightly and cleanly every day, living in good spirits, there are few poor people. It is the treasure house of Tiantai peaceful people, and the blessed land of harmony as usual.
In the long spring season, the sun is bright and yellow near noon, like a fiery baked cake. Two naughty children on the side of the street, tired from playing, staring at the dazzling sun with immature faces, drooling greedily. Not far from the street, there are three hundred-year-old banyan trees in isolation, all of which are two or three hug wide, with branches covering a radius of several zhang, and bright white paper strips full of tender shoots. Flocks of gray-feathered, yellow-beaked, red-clawed sparrows jumped lively and frolicked among the treetops. The sun shines through the shade of the trees, casting golden tones. A young Taoist priest was standing quietly under the tree, his shabby Taoist clothes covered with golden spots, looking at the birds on the tree for a long time.
"It's spring again, and the leaves are sunny three times." The Taoist priest's jade eyes were bright, and he sighed lightly. The two children were sweating profusely and ran back happily, and they also learned to stare at the treetops with big watery eyes. The girl sneered and said to the boy, "Oh, brother." The master is stupid again. Three fools a day, the master should not be called Qingtian Taoist, but should be called three foolish Taoists. The boy smiled and nodded, "Sister, that's right. ”
The Taoist gently brushed the dust of the golden silk treasure bamboo in his hand and did not respond. The girl stretched out her hand and tugged at the corner of the Taoist's clothes, with an innocent smile, "Master, it's just some noisy sparrows, not ghosts, what do you do?" "The fact that the finches are smart and willing to live in groups shows that this place is peaceful." The girl feints, "Alas! Master, you are really stupid. Without ghosts, how can Taoist priests earn a living, we will starve again. "You're hungry again. Then let's eat. "Whew! Let's eat! Brother, let's go. The two boys smiled happily, held hands and ran happily down the street, while the Taoist followed slowly.
Since the Qingtian Taoist priest left Qishan, read the world, read the hundred constants, went through all the dangers, and fought many gods, demons, demons, immortals, and Buddhas. After three years of hard work, the arrogant posture has faded, and the fairy spirit is deeply hidden. Wearing a patched and shabby robe, he no longer looks like a disciple of the Immortal Sect, but more like a wandering beggar. There is only a pair of bright eyes, and the divine light is still hidden. Although the two little babies around him are just four years old this year, they already have the appearance of ordinary children at seven or eight years old.
Sister Xuanyi inherited the appearance of Qinye Daogu Lingxiu, and her big eyes always flashed with a cunning light. Tie two cupola mustaches, a pink coat, a pair of white shoes, a cloth bag cross-body, and like to put some strange sundries. Every word and deed always reveals unusual cleverness. The younger brother Xuantian inherited his father's handsome appearance, shaved short hair, dressed in green cloth, and a slightly restrained personality, and was used to running behind his sister.
The two children held hands, smiled and ran forward, not forgetting to turn around and urge the Taoist priest to hurry up. Not long after, I saw an ordinary restaurant in the middle of the street, and the word "Qingnong" was written in black ink on the white cloth banner carried by bamboo poles.
"Kiyono? What does it mean? Clear is not turbid, very shallow and clear, not thick and white. The meaning of thick is the opposite. It's so strange that the words are combined. The name of this shop is not clear, what does this mean, master? Xuanyi asked the Taoist, and Xuantian also looked at the Taoist.
The Taoist knew that Xuanyi was smart, and often deliberately enlightened her wisdom, so he said: "The pure person is like the color of wine, so Qing can refer to wine." Changing Qingnong to Wine Strong, isn't it easy to understand. Xuan was half skeptical, shook his head and smacked: "Then why don't you just write about the wine?" "The Qing is also a homophone love word, and it is changed to love thick, which is also a solution." Xuan Yi was so angry that he glared at his waist and pinched his waist, "Master, you trick me again." According to what you say, Qing can also be understood as the kiss of relatives. In this way, won't it become a pro again? "That's right. The word "so clear and thick" has a lot more meaning. Xuanyi knows which one is the correct solution? ”
Xuanyi knew that the master was playing tricks on himself, and his eyes were contemptuous, "Master, if you don't know the answer, don't lie nonsense to the child." "That's easy, let's go into the store and have a look." If the customers in the store are good at drinking, it is strong wine. If this shop is run by young couples, it can be interpreted as "strong love". If the store is run by a family who loves each other, then it is "kinno", how about it? "It makes sense. But before you enter the store, you have to make it clear, master, is your answer strong wine or strong love? In this way, I can also compare. Xuan Yihui smiled. The master guessed that it was strong wine. "Okay, then let's go in and ask." Xuanyi ran into the building happily.
The restaurant is wide in the middle, the wooden floor is clean, and the beams are elegant. More than a dozen red lacquer square tables, with colorful teapots and cups on them. It was noon, and the restaurant was full of seven or eight tables of diners, including townspeople and passers-by. As soon as Xuan entered the building, he began to stare and sniff and inspect around, looking cute and smart. As soon as I sniffed it, I smelled the fragrant smell of wine, and said in my heart: How can the restaurant be without wine, and the master may not guess it. Looking at the customers in the store again, I saw a middle-aged account room and two young seconds. There are no husbands and wives, and there is no scene of family harmony.
"There is the smell of wine, there is no love couple, and there is no family. Sister, the master's guess is the most reasonable. Xuantian smiled. Xuan Yi raised his hand to stop his younger brother's words, and called the second junior in the hall, "Little brother, little brother, you come." Hearing the call, Xiao Er walked quickly to take care of it.
The second year of the school, fifteen or six, with bright eyes and thick facial features. Although young, he is skilled in voice and quick in movement. At the end of spring, he was still busy wearing a heavy cotton robe, his forehead was already hot and sweaty, he wiped his sweat with a shoulder cloth towel, and greeted: "Yo, two children, and a small road leader, I don't know what the three of you want to eat?" ”
Xuan Tiantian was bold and never timid, and asked: "Little brother, I don't know why the name of your store is "Qingnong"?" "Huh. Little sister, this store was originally Qingnong. The green of the grass is not the clarity of clear water. This place is called Xiaoqing Town, which is rich in a kind of wine called Qingzhucui, and the owner originally named the store 'Qingnong'. However, when writing the disguise, a little more ink fell on it. The boss said that this little more must be a fate given by God, so he took the opportunity to change it to Qingnong. After using it like this for a few years, it is just right for you to drink every day. ”
After hearing the truth, Xuanyi looked at the Taoist and said with a joke: "Master, you guessed wrong." It is not a strong wine, not a strong feeling, nor a strong affinity, but a green one. "Yes, the master guessed wrong. What the eyes see may not be true, and what the ears hear may not be true, so what you think in your heart and what you think in your mind will naturally be more wrong. "If you are wrong, you must be reasonable, you are really my master." Genichi stuck out his tongue.
"It doesn't matter if it's Qingnong, or it's Qingnong. Our wine and rice are the best taste. Have you thought of something to eat? The child asked with a smile. The Taoist priest said: "Shop, just take the trouble to serve three bowls of somen noodles." "Well, three bowls of somen noodles." The three of them sat and waited, and the noodles came immediately. "Ahh Eat noodles again! I'm annoyed, I eat noodles every day, I'm going to eat noodles! Xuanyi's little face was wrinkled, discouraged, and he fell on the table next to him. Xuanyi, sit upright. If you get tired of eating noodles, you can eat the rest of the noodles at the next meal. The Taoist said.
"Master! Let's eat some meat. You see, the meat they eat is so delicious. Xuanyi turned his head and looked at the adjacent table, and Xuantian could also see that his saliva was flowing. Those who cultivate the Tao should not eat meat. "Master, if you want to cultivate, we don't want to cultivate. Why don't you let us eat meat? We are children, how can we grow our bodies without eating some meat! Xuanyi pouted in displeasure. The master is a natural vegetarian, so it's not very good. You are my apprentice, so naturally you have to be like me. "I don't! When you are an apprentice, I can't choose, I don't accept it! I'm going to eat meat today, and if I don't give it to me, I'll stop eating it, and I'll starve myself. "Xuanyi lost his temper, his little face was furrowed, and his brows were twisted." Then be hungry. You can't die of starvation for a few days. The Qingtian Taoist priest's face was still the same, and he had no intention of accommodating.
"Hey! This Taoist priest is too ruthless, such a poor child, he doesn't even give meat. "I don't think he has any money, look at them so tattered, where can they afford to eat meat." "Yes, it's so strange that a little Taoist priest has two children. It can't be abducted, do you want to report it to the official? "Don't meddle with it. In this world, there are nameless orphans everywhere, and they may not be abducted and trafficked. Poor yo! With such an incompetent master, it's not as good as a beggar on the street. ”…… There was a lot of discussion among the diners in the hall.
After a while, the small two ends come with three bowls of somen noodles. Xuantian has an honest personality, so he first recited the words of gratitude according to the rules: read the grace of heaven and earth, the grace of parents and teaching, and the grace of all souls. Then take your chopsticks and eat noodles without hurrying. Xuanyi was still angry, deliberately tilted his body, did not recite the words of gratitude, poked the noodle bowl with chopsticks, and looked at the Taoist priest with squinted eyes.
"Xuanyi. When you're hungry, eat well, and don't be greedy for the taste of food. "The Taoist persuaded." Master! You are not our parent after all, otherwise how would you not let us eat meat. Xuan Yi looked aggrieved and said pitifully. Those who eat meat are turbid and lustful, and those who eat vegetarians are clear and kinder. The master is for your good. "Master, you said that good is not necessarily good. A good word from you binds my only happiness, and if we don't taste something bad, how can we know the beauty of good? Alas! I don't know what our parents thought at the beginning, stupidly entrusting a pair of poor children to a Taoist priest to raise, so it is better to give it to the butcher, so that at least we can eat meat every day! ”
"Poof! Ha ha! Ha ha! This little baby is so interesting to talk about. The diners laughed and leaned back with joy.