There is a description in the "Cao Lu Jing": Luo Heng grass is black in color and mostly grows in dry mountains in the wilderness. Its nature is hot and can be used as medicine. If it is held under the tongue, it can block the blood flow and make people sick.
Twitching and vomiting are not a problem.
Di Wu has been knowledgeable and knowledgeable since he was a child. No matter what allusion book it is, he can memorize it just by reading it once.
This place is close to the border and the weather is very cold. Although it is difficult for the vegetation, birds and animals in the Central Plains to survive, there are plants that are adapted to grow here, such as Luo Heng grass.
This kind of exotic grass usually grows in the crevices of rocks and is difficult for ordinary people to notice. However, Di Wu looked for it carefully and finally found it in the crevices of the rocks on the roadside during a break.
While everyone was sharing dry food, he secretly pulled out the exotic plant, removed the head and tail, kneaded the weakest medicinal part into a ball, and held it under his tongue.
Then the scene that just happened happened.
While the team was marching, Di Wu suddenly collapsed. His hands and feet were cold, his whole body was twitching, and his wrists and ankles were bruised and purple. Judging from these superficial symptoms, everyone would think that the eight-year-old had been wearing handcuffs and anklets for too long.
The child has poor Qi and blood.
The escorting officers and soldiers only regarded them as livestock and could not have any sympathy. However, animals also had their own value. Yuxia Pass was right in front of them, so Zhao Zhong and Wang Meng would not watch the rewards they received fly away.
This was also part of Di Wu's calculations.
Now, the handcuffs and anklets have been removed. Although he has a certain degree of freedom, he is only an eight-year-old child after all. It is almost impossible to escape from two well-trained officers and soldiers.
However, Di Wu was very calm.
Mixed in the crowd, head lowered, the cowardice he pretended before has long since disappeared, replaced by a kind of indifference.
"His grandma's! This shabby place will make you feel like a bird in your mouth!"
From behind the crowd, Li Zhong's cursing voice could be heard.
The few sips of soju he had just consumed aroused the glutton in his stomach, but in this barren mountain and wilderness, he could only eat the dry food he brought with him.
The dry food was already a little moldy and tasted like chewing wax. Naturally, people like Li Zhong couldn't stand it and started yelling.
"Damn it, it's not you who are so unlucky. Master Jun, I am still eating and drinking in Ningzhou City, grinding and complaining along the way. How much time was wasted?"
Before he finished speaking, a military stick hit the prisoner in front, making him scream.
That is to say, the prisoner was strong and could withstand beatings, and became Li Zhong's punching bag along the way. If it had been anyone else, he would have been beaten to death long ago.
"Brother, calm down, why are you so angry for these unruly people?" Wang Meng tried to persuade him, and then sighed: "But it's not an option. Although it's close to Yuxia Pass, it's still seven or eight days' journey away.
The two brothers have to find a way to find some game for the tooth festival."
"Well you are right."
Li Zhong's anger gradually subsided, but he glanced around and couldn't help but feel a little depressed: "Brother Wang Meng, where is the game in these barren mountains and wild mountains? If you can't even see a mouse, what can we use as a tooth sacrifice?"
"This" Wang Meng was also in trouble, with a sad look on his face.
At this time, Di Wu, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped and said stumblingly: "Two, two military masters, there should be a small fruit forest not far from here. The fruit tastes good, although it is not as good as game.
But it’s better than the dry food we have on us.”
"oh?"
The two officers and soldiers stopped at the same time.
Among them, Li Zhong raised his eyebrows and said in a bad tone: "How did you know that there would be orchards nearby?"
Di Wu lowered his head and stammered in reply: "When I was a child, I read a book called "Thatched Cottage Classic", which recorded various strange flowers and trees. Among them was a kind of fruit called 'Rue Fruit', which is sweet.
It is not greasy, sweet and juicy. It only grows in bitter and cold places. It is a good food for travelers to satisfy their hunger and quench their thirst."
Having said this, he pointed to a black weed on the side of the road.
"That's Luo Heng grass, and it grows together with rue fruit. Wherever there is this Luo Heng grass, there must be a rue fruit forest within ten miles!"
After listening to Di Wu's introduction, Li Zhong and Wang Meng looked at each other and saw a trace of suspicion in each other's eyes.
"Have you heard of 'rue fruit'?" Li Zhong asked.
"Brother, this is really hard for me. You know I don't know a single word, so how could I know these things?"
Wang Meng sighed, paused for a moment, and continued: "However, I heard the person in charge of the handover in Luzhou said that this boy is a child prodigy, and he was born in a scholarly family. He has been knowledgeable and knowledgeable since he was a child. Maybe
What he just said is true."
"Extensive knowledge? Still a child prodigy? Does this kid have any evil intentions?" Li Zhong lowered his voice and asked.
"Brother, I think you are worrying too much." Wang Meng shook his head indifferently, "This kid is only eight years old and still young. What kind of tricks can we, two grown men, and a big knife in our hands, make him do?
I think it's better to let him lead the way. If we really find the 'Rue Fruit', we can also satisfy our greed. If we can't find it, huh! I'll give him a hard time!"
"That's right!"
Li Zhong also felt that he was too cautious, so he immediately stopped the team and said to Di Wu: "Boy, since you said there are fruit trees nearby, you will lead the way. If there is really what you said within ten miles,"
Rue Guo, I can make the rest of your life a lot easier, but if you just talk nonsense to amuse me, I will have my own means to make your life worse than death! Do you understand?"
These words were spoken so sternly that Di Wu seemed to be frightened and stood there trembling slightly, unable to reply a word.
"Brother, you scared this little baby."
Wang Meng laughed, stepped forward, patted Di Wu on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Don't be afraid, kid. Just lead the way and find the fruit forest carefully. Everyone will have a share!"
Di Wu slowly regained his composure at this time, nodded and said: "I dare not deceive the two military masters, the rue fruit forest is not far away, but we have to deviate from the mountain road and follow the direction of 'Luo Hengcao'
That’s it.”
"good!"
Li Zhong and Wang Meng didn't say anything more. They just pushed Di Wu behind him and asked him to lead the way.
When the other prisoners heard that there was fruit to eat, they were also in high spirits. Following Di Wu, the group left the mountain road and slowly headed deeper into the barren mountain.
Just like this, after walking for about an hour, the hillside in front suddenly became steeper, and two huge rocks blocked the way.
Through the gaps in the boulders, you can vaguely see a few emerald green leaves.
"There are really fruit trees!"
Li Zhong and Wang Meng were overjoyed and urged everyone to speed up and get through the gap in the boulder.
As soon as the boulder passes, you can see a dozen emerald-green ancient trees, which are about as thick as three people hugging each other, with orange fruits hanging on their branches.
The fruit is shaped like a yellow peach, with a smooth color and some white lines on the skin. It looks so heavy that it bends the branches.
"Haha! You are really awesome, you actually found Guolin!"
Wang Meng was excited and strode forward. Soon he came to a fruit tree and reached out to pick a fruit.
When he opened his mouth to bite, Li Zhong suddenly stopped him and said, "Wait a minute!"
Wang Meng was confused and looked back at Li Zhong, only to see that he was smiling and looking at Di Wu who was not far away.
"Boy, you took us to find this fruit grove, so you should taste it first." Li Zhongpi said with a smile.
Wang Meng also reacted at this time, nodded repeatedly and said: "Brother is right, boy, you should eat this 'rue fruit' first."
After saying that, he strode up to Di Wu and thrust the "rue fruit" into his hand.
Di Wu seemed frightened and waved his hands repeatedly.
"Don't dare! Don't dare! The military master hasn't eaten, how dare you enjoy it in front of the military master?"
He was about to refuse, but he heard Wang Meng shout loudly: "Boy, don't be disrespectful! You have to eat this fruit today, whether you want to eat it or not! Don't make me unhappy, pay attention to your
Skin!"
This loud shout made Di Wu freeze on the spot.
After a moment, he didn't speak anymore. He took the fruit from Wang Meng's hand with some trembling, put it to his mouth and started to bite.
One bite, two bites, three bites.
Di Wu was a little nervous at first, but it was soon replaced by a sense of satisfaction. The hunger for the past few days made him wolf down regardless of his image!
Until he gnawed the "rue fruit" until only a core remained, Li Zhong and Wang Meng were still observing his reaction.
After Di Wu finished eating the fruit, he wiped his mouth and found that everyone was looking at him. He couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He lowered his head and put his hands behind his back. His fingers were pinched until they turned white.
"Hey! Brother Li, let me tell you that you are overthinking. How can a young boy like him act cunning in front of us?"
Wang Meng laughed indifferently.
Soon, he picked another "rue fruit" and bit into it. The juice flowed out and the fruity aroma overflowed.
"Huh?! It's really unexpectedly delicious!" Wang Meng was overjoyed and shouted to Li Zhong: "Brother, try it quickly. This 'rue fruit' has a unique flavor. It's much more delicious than that pheasant and hare!"
After hearing this, Li Zhong finally let down his guard, picked a fruit from the branch, and started chewing it.
The rue fruit is sweet but not greasy, sweet and juicy. Compared with the moldy and smelly dry food that everyone carries, it is like heaven and earth. Li Zhong and Wang Meng just finished one and couldn't wait to pick another.
The two of them devoured their food ravenously, making the prisoners who came with them drool at the sight.
But without the orders of the two of them, the prisoners did not dare to come forward to pick the rue fruits, and could only watch as they picked the fruits one by one.
Li Zhong and Wang Meng let go of their stomachs and ate seven or eight pieces each until they couldn't eat anymore. They picked a dozen "rue fruits" from the forest and put them in their bags. In the end, they couldn't even fit them in their bags, and they showed signs of satisfaction.
color.
There were not many fruit trees in the orchard, and there were only two or three fruits on each tree. After two people plundered them, only six or seven "rue fruits" were left hanging on the branches.
Wang Meng had eaten and drank enough, and suddenly he felt like joking.
He pointed at the prisoners not far away and said with a smile: "It's not easy for you unruly people. I am happy today, military master. I will reward you with the remaining fruits. But there are not many fruits here. There are more than a dozen of you."
, who can eat the fruit depends on his or her ability!"
When these words came out, everyone was slightly stunned.
But soon a few quick-thinking people reacted, and they rushed out of the crowd silently and ran towards the orchard.
When the remaining prisoners saw the actions of these people, no matter how stupid they were, they reacted and ran towards the woods as well.
They were all wearing handcuffs and anklets and had limited mobility. In order to be one step ahead of others, they had to put their feet together and do bunny hops, which looked very funny.
Wang Meng and Li Zhong leaned under the big tree, admiring the scene in front of them, laughing sarcastically from time to time, obviously amused by everyone.
Di Wu was also among the people fighting for it.
It is ironic to say that he obviously led everyone to find this fruit forest, but when they were competing for the fruits, no one took care of him, and instead ostracized him.
"Di Wu, you have already eaten one!"
A middle-aged man said this and pushed Di Wu staggeringly.
He was only an eight-and-a-half-year-old kid, who was the match for these people? He was quickly squeezed out of the crowd. There was a short boy next to him. Seeing his staggering steps, he took the opportunity to stretch out his kick and tried to throw him.
A dog chews mud.
Di Wu staggered and actually tripped over the young man. He rolled to the ground and fell into a quagmire nearby.
It had rained the night before, and the barren hills were filled with water and mud.
Di Wu was so thin that he rolled several times in the quagmire before he managed to stabilize himself. When he got up, he was covered in yellow mud and was miserable.
"Hahaha!"
In just a short time, the prisoners had finished grabbing the fruit. Those who had grabbed the fruit naturally ate it to their heart's content. Those who had not grabbed the fruit were depressed and could only vent their anger on Di Wu and ridicule them to their heart's content.
"This kid fell into a dog's mouth and chewed mud. Now he is the 'Mud General'. He is very majestic!" The young man who tripped Di Wu sneered.
The people next to him didn't say anything after hearing this, but they were also watching Di Wu's joke.
Even the two officers and soldiers, Li Zhong and Wang Meng, were smiling at this time. Although they had a good meal under Di Wu's leadership, in their eyes, Di Wu had no use value, and now he has become
If you are a "difficult person", you can humiliate them at will.
Di Wu seems to have a cowardly nature and is not angry even if he is teased like this.
After he crawled out of the quagmire, he subconsciously wiped his face with his hands. Now even his face was covered with yellow mud, which made everyone laugh again.
"alright!"
Li Zhong shouted loudly.
The two of them had enough to eat and drink, and watched another joke. Now satisfied, they decided to lead everyone on their way.
"Everyone line up in the same order as before. Let's start returning to the mountain road now. If anyone falls behind on the way, be careful of the military master's dragon and tiger stick!" Li Zhong shook the military stick in his hand and shouted sternly.
After hearing this, everyone gradually stopped laughing and formed a long queue very consciously, heading towards the way they came.
Di Wu also followed the crowd.
Because he was covered in mud, everyone disliked him and created a lot of space with him.
But no one noticed the strange look deep in his eyes
