The path of cultivation was difficult and painful, and Yuanjue made it clear, but Wang Changsheng's heart for cultivation was firm, and he finally decided to go to Xianshan to practice with Yuanjue. I don't know when I will have to return to Xianshan far away from home, and Erten has no more involvement, Wang Changsheng wants to visit Han Tiehu's mother before leaving.

At noon on this day, Wang Changsheng came to a small village. Standing on the dirt road outside the village, looking at the curling smoke floating on the roof not far away, and smelling the faint smoke in the air, Wang Changsheng was very happy in his heart for some reason. Walking into the village, Wang Changsheng looked at it while walking, looking for the same scenery as in his memory.

Not far away, in front of a sunny house, a few dark-skinned peasant men were chatting together in their free time before lunch. When the men saw that Wang Changsheng was unfamiliar, they took a few more looks. Seeing that Wang Changsheng was holding two fat big roosters in his hands and was dusty, he regarded him as a foreigner who went to the village to visit relatives, nodded at him and smiled. Wang Changsheng looked at it carefully but didn't recognize anyone, so he only smiled and didn't speak.

Farther away, an old woman of about fifty or sixty years old was walking slowly. The old woman seemed to be very revered in the village, and everyone who passed by her greeted her respectfully. Wang Changsheng glanced at it from a distance, recognized the old woman as Han's mother, and hurried to the old woman. Xu is Wang Changsheng was really in a hurry, and before he could reach the old woman, he was surrounded by the previous men and blocked the way. Wang Changsheng saw that there was some unkindness in their eyes, and after thinking about it for a while, he knew that he should have regarded himself as a lawbreaker, and he was immediately "frightened" and did not dare to act rashly.

Wang Changsheng was about to explain a few words, but he heard the old woman shouting excitedly: "Is it Changsheng? Is it really Changsheng back?" It turned out that the old woman noticed the situation here and looked at it carefully, and finally recognized Wang Changsheng.

In this way, those men naturally understood, looked at each other and were a little embarrassed to get out of the way. Wang Changsheng did not blame everyone and nodded before continuing to move forward, running two steps to the old woman, Wang Changsheng lightly held the old lady's hand and said excitedly: "Auntie, Changsheng is back." ”

The old woman grabbed Wang Changsheng's hand tightly and looked it up and down, her eyes were a little moist and said, "Sure enough, it's immortal, it's immortal." In addition to being excited, the old woman still looked behind Wang Changsheng without giving up. Seeing that only Wang Changsheng came back by himself, the old woman did not show any abnormality.

After chatting a few words, the old woman said goodbye to everyone and took Wang Changsheng back to her home. Han's mother's house is a three-room tiled house with a courtyard, the walls are made of mud, the wall skin has almost fallen off, and several places are already very thin due to the rain. There was nothing else in the yard except for a tall plane tree, so Wang Changsheng put two chickens in the yard. It was dark in the house because the windows were very small. There are only a few simple pieces of furniture in the house, and there are no long things.

Wang Changsheng looked at the scene in front of him, his face was a little ugly. Mother Han only cared about leading Wang Changsheng to the back room, so she naturally didn't notice it. arranged for Wang Changsheng to sit down in the back room, and Han's mother was busy boiling water to entertain Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng stopped Han's mother and helped her sit down, and said with a deep groan: "Auntie, Tiehu is ······."

Han Mu gently waved her hand to interrupt Wang Changsheng's words, and said sadly: "Changsheng, you don't have to say it. I already know the news of Iron Tiger's death. ”

Wang Changsheng asked with some surprise: "Are you saying that you already know that the Iron Tiger died on the battlefield?"

Mother Han saw Wang Changsheng's surprise in her eyes, patted Wang Changsheng's shoulder and said, "Changsheng, don't think of some lies to deceive me." I already know that my son Tiehu is indeed dead. ”

Wang Changsheng remembered the real cause of Han Tiehu's death, and immediately felt heartbroken. However, no matter how Han's mother heard about Han Tiehu's death, it is good to mistakenly think that Han Tiehu was killed in battle. After all, this is more acceptable than the real cause of Han Tiehu's death.

In fact, as for whether to inform Han's mother of Han Tiehu's death, Wang Changsheng had hesitated for a long time before coming. Is it to let an old man who is about to die always be in the mind, waiting for his son, who will never return, or to inform him of his death. In fact, both of them will inevitably bring sadness to Han's mother, as for which is more important? When it came to Han Tiehu, Han's mother's body trembled slightly, but there was only sadness on her face, but she didn't cry.

Wang Changsheng saw sadness in his eyes, and said to Han's mother: "I'm sorry for you, it's me who didn't take good care of Tiehu. ”

Hearing this, instead of blaming Wang Changsheng, Han Mu laughed. Seeing this, Wang Changsheng asked worriedly, "Auntie, who are you?"

Han Mu looked at Wang Changsheng and asked, "Changsheng, let me ask you if my son Tiehu is fighting bravely on the battlefield as they said?"

Wang Changsheng heard the words and replied: "When the barbarians heard the name of 'bull rider' Han Tiehu, they were all frightened. ”

Mother Han was satisfied when she heard this, and said, "I only had an iron tiger in my thirties. Tiehu was only three years old and his father left, leaving me and Tiehu to rely on each other. Can I not be sad when the Iron Tiger dies? I am sad and tight! But I can't cry or laugh, because my Iron Tiger has done the right thing and done my part for the country and the nation. How can there be immortals in war, but even if it is death, those who dare to violate us will tremble when they mention the name of my Dazhong Guolang, and think of the figure of my Dazhongguo Erlang. ”

Han's mother's words made Wang Changsheng grief-stricken, and this mood was not just because of Han Tiehu's death.

It took a long time for the two of them to calm down. Wang Changsheng asked, "Auntie, how did you learn about Tiehu's death?"

Han's mother replied: "Long before you came, a condolence officer from the imperial court named Sima Fazheng came, and he told me. ”

Wang Changsheng's face turned slightly cold when he heard this, and said: "If he doesn't come, it's fine, since he came, how can you still make your life so miserable! ”

Seeing that Wang Changsheng's face was not good, Han Mu hurriedly explained: "Changsheng, don't misunderstand. When the official came to our house, he knelt down and said sorry for me and so on. In fact, what does it have to do with him at this time, I think that person is not too young, but it is difficult for him. ”

Mother Han sighed and continued: "Thinking that the Iron Tiger is a meritorious service, that official has to take me to Kyoto, and said something like letting me live for a long time." I don't know what it is, but looking at his expression, it should be similar to celebrating the New Year every day. The cars are ready to stop, but I can't leave the village. He tried again and again, but to no avail, he gave me a lot of gold and silver. What do I want so much gold and silver for a lonely widow, and I am not worried about by thieves in vain? I simply asked him to send the money to the county government, and it was used as a tax for our village. Although he hesitated, he did as I said, and promised me that I would not pay taxes for a single day in my village. Finally, he instructed the people of the county government to give me money on a monthly basis, and asked the neighbors to take care of me. Before leaving, he said that he had something to do and couldn't leave, and he would come back to support me when he was done. Although this is not credible, it makes sense, maybe there are many people he condolences to, and he should be angry with others before he has to say good things. It's not easy, so don't embarrass him. ”

After listening to Han's mother's words, Wang Changsheng thought in his heart: "I don't know if Sima Fa really regrets not being at the beginning, or if he is already so smart that he knows that I am going to sell me some suffering?"

Anyway, Wang Changsheng's face looked much better, and he promised: "It's okay to listen to you." It's just that Wang Changsheng looked around and saw a few pairs of cloth shoes on the bed, so he said again: "Then why is your life so hard? Is it still necessary to make some cloth shoes to supplement the family? Isn't it that the people in the county government dare to buckle it?"

Han Mu hurriedly replied: "No, no. The new county magistrate is a student of the official, and not only has he not been deducted, but he has also come to me to sit down and send some rice noodles. After you and Tiehu left the army, the village began to take turns to take care of me, and the clothes were taken care of for three meals a day and four seasons. I don't really need any money. Second, the people in the village have indeed had a hard time, and it can be regarded as a return for the money to them. ”

Mother Han glanced at the unfinished cloth shoes, and said with a smile: "These cloth shoes are not bought." Actually, my eyes have been dazzled, and I didn't plan to do it, but the mother-in-law of those children in the village is very stupid! ”

Looking at Han's mother's appearance and listening to Han's mother's words, Wang Changsheng thought clearly: "How can there be a few years that you can't learn?" I think it's because the villagers are kind, and I'm afraid that Han's mother will be widowed and lonely. ”

Although he thought like this in his heart, after thinking about it, Wang Changsheng still said: "Aunt's kindness is only a limit to doing good, don't let them take it and not miss your kindness." ”

Han's mother replied: "You can say this, aunt thinks you well." The people of the village respect me, and it is not a lie to say that there is no reason for money, and it is not true to say that it depends on gold and silver. First, our villagers are kind-hearted, and most of them still borrow the light of the iron tiger. ”

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "It's good that my aunt knows it in her heart. ”

At this moment, I suddenly heard someone shouting outside the door, and it turned out to be the person who delivered the food as Han Mu said. It was Han's mother's neighbor who delivered the meal, a thin peasant man, and Wang Changsheng only had a vague impression of him after nearly ten years. The man came in and said a little embarrassedly: "Brother Wang killed the barbarians for us, and he didn't dare to be lazy and wanted to do more." It's just that it's been done today, and I'm afraid that it will be a mistake to open the stove again. Brother Wang will just do it, just wait for the evening to make a few more dishes to compensate. A bowl of taro, three or five sweet potatoes, fifty or sixty peanuts and two pumpkin cakes, I don't know why Wang Changsheng ate it so sweetly.

After a few days in the village, Wang Changsheng had no worries, and rushed to the place agreed with Yuanjue for the night. After meeting with Yuanjue, the two rushed to Daze Mountain in southern Tibet. Hungry and thirsty, the two gradually got acquainted.

The mundane matter is over, Wang Changsheng is going to Daze Immortal Mountain, but I don't know what this Daze Immortal Mountain looks like, and look at the next decomposition.