Volume 7: The Wind Blows the Horse, and the Boy Raises His Sword Chapter 244: The Old City is Suddenly Green
When Deng Tan heard what Su Ling said, he was stunned for a moment and then said: "Su Ling, I'm afraid you won't be able to see Sister Zhiyue and Mr. Zhang this time..."
When Su Ling heard this, he frowned immediately and said anxiously: "Why is this? Did something really happen?"
Deng Tan shook his head and said, "I don't know either. By the way, about two or three years ago, could you let a man named Hao Zao take your letters and submit them to the old man?"
Su Ling nodded and said: "Indeed, this man knows some medical skills, so I asked him to come to my grandpa to learn some medical skills. Is there anything wrong with him?"
Deng Tan pondered for a moment and then said: "It's nothing. Hao Zao left a few days ago and said that you opened a bad hall in Longtai. Now the prime minister is going to fight with Shen Jizhou. You want to join the army, so he wants to go back to help
You take care of the medical center, is there anything like this?"
Su Ling said hurriedly: "It is true that this happened, but I didn't ask him to come back. I never wrote a letter..."
Deng Tan nodded and said, "It may be that people who are familiar with him in Kyoto have written letters to him."
Su Ling asked: "What does this matter have to do with Hao Zao?"
Deng Tan said: "Hao Zaoqian told the old man and Zhiyue that he was going to fight a big war, and even said that you would join the army. Then he left. About the third day after he left, I went to Fei She Valley to visit the old man.
, but the building has long been empty, I don’t know where they went..."
"What? How could this happen?" Su Ling frowned, her face full of worry.
Seeing him like this, Deng Tan comforted him: "Su Ling, don't worry too much. The security in Nanzhang is very good. They must have either encountered something bad, or if something really happened, I'm here."
I won’t ignore it. I think the old man and Zhiyue are worried about a big war and that the war will spread to Nanzhang and make them uneasy living there, so they went to seek refuge with the old man’s friends for a while.”
Su Ling was still uneasy and sighed: "But, where can they go, one old and one young?... These are troubled times, and everything is not peaceful!"
Deng Tan had no choice but to comfort him again: "Perhaps they are staying away for a while. When we win the battle, they may be waiting for you in the Flying Snake Valley!"
Su Ling was worried in her heart, but she couldn't just look for them regardless. Besides, it was not easy to find them in the vast world.
He couldn't help but feel worried, but he couldn't eat the pasta in the bowl no matter what, so he just picked up the wine bowl and kept drinking.
Seeing him like this, Deng Tan was afraid that he was drunk, so he had to take two bites of noodles in a hurry, then put down his chopsticks and said: "Su Ling, we've almost eaten. We still have important things to do. The Sheep Industry Department is probably waiting too."
, let’s leave quickly!”
Su Ling nodded, had no choice but to collect his emotions, stood up, and was about to follow Deng Tan to the old Zhangchengguan Station.
But the old man came over and looked at the bowl on the table. Seeing that the noodles in Su Ling's bowl were basically untouched, he sang "Oi" to him and said, "This young man must not be used to my vulgarity."
Let’s eat!”
Hearing this, Su Ling hurriedly clasped her fists towards the old man and said, "Where did the old man come from? This dish is very delicious, but there is something on my mind..."
The old man nodded, as if he had something to say, but was too embarrassed to speak. He finally opened his mouth tentatively and said: "Looking at the way the young master is dressed, he is definitely not an ordinary person. Does he have an official status?"
Su Ling was stunned, but Deng Tan was straightforward and said with a faint smile: "I have good eyesight. This Su Ling, Mr. Su, is the general and commander of the army under Xiao Yuanche, Prime Minister Xiao, who came to Jiuzhang today. I
He is the governor of Nanzhang County."
When the old man heard this, he was very surprised. He was about to kneel down and salute, but Su Ling and Deng Tan supported him on the left and right. Su Ling said: "The elder is the most powerful, I don't have to be like this!"
The old man looked a little excited and said in a trembling voice: "I'm sorry for my poor eyesight, but I didn't realize that the Chief Supervisor and the County Sheriff were coming!" After saying that, he paused and then plucked up the courage to say: "You two are high officials.
, I dare to ask you for something, please help me!"
As he spoke, he knelt down again.
Su Ling hurriedly helped him up and said loudly: "Old man, there is no need to be like this. If you have anything to do, just say it. If Su Ling can help, he will do his best!"
The old man just let out a long sigh, and said with tears in his muddy eyes: "I told the two adults before that the little old man has three sons, and there has been no news since he guarded the border. However, the little old man is about to pass away. The more he dies, the more he misses them.
Thinking hard, the little old man sometimes wonders if they are still alive, but it is not convenient to write a letter or ask someone to send a message to me, so the little old man’s neighbors have all moved to Nanzhang.
I thought that if my three sons could come back and I moved away, they would not be able to find a home, so I have been waiting here, hoping..."
Su Ling felt sour in her heart and sighed.
How pitiful the hearts of parents in the world are.
The old man said again: "Since the two adults are capable people, can you help the little old man find out their whereabouts? Not only three of them are still alive, but one is still alive. Please tell him that his old father is still there."
The original family is looking forward to them returning home!"
When Su Ling heard this, he felt even sadder in his heart. He nodded heavily and said, "Old man, this matter is all on Su Ling's shoulders, but I don't know what your three sons are called? Please tell me, I'm fine.
Let me help you ask!"
When the old man saw that Su Ling was willing to help, his expression was full of hope. He nodded and said tremblingly: "Thank you, Mr. Chang Shi... Thank you, Mr. Chang Shi! The little old man's surname is Zhou. My three sons,
In order of age, they are called Zhou Bo, Zhou Zhong and Zhou Yao..."
Su Ling secretly wrote it down and said: "Don't worry, old man, you are doing this to my liking. From today on, I will come again every day! I will be the first to tell you when there is news!"
When the old man heard this, he nodded excitedly and said: "This is great, the little old man is here waiting for you every day!"
Su Ling smiled, took out a piece of silver from Huaizhou and said, "Old man, I came in a hurry today, please keep this money..."
How could the old man accept it? He just said too much and couldn't do it.
But Su Ling insisted on giving it. He put the silver in the old man's hand and said with a smile: "Old man, this can be regarded as my money for eating noodles in the future, and of course the wine in your wine gourd. These two are not enough."
Not even one!"
After hearing this, the old man accepted the money and said with an excited smile: "Don't worry, you can come when you want. I'll take care of the wine!"
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Su Ling then went to the old hotel with Deng Tan, full of thoughts.
Yang Jun had already drafted a charter for the repair of fortifications. He was anxious when he saw Su Ling and Deng Tan coming in one after another. He hurriedly came up to them and said, "Su Changshi, Governor Deng, I have already drafted a first draft.
When you come here, take a look and see if there's anything else that's not appropriate."
Su Ling nodded, picked up the charter for the repair work and read it.
He had long been in a mess, thinking about Zhang Zhiyue's whereabouts and safety, and with the fortifications being repaired, he didn't know how to see into it.
After roughly reading it from beginning to end, he handed the charter to Deng Tan.
Deng Tan understood that Su Ling was like this because he was thinking about Zhang Zhiyue, so he had to read it carefully and said: "The Sheep Engineering Department is really expert, it's very thorough, but it needs a little change here!"
Deng Tan pulled Yang Jun together and the two of them had a heated discussion.
Su Ling was standing aside, his brows slightly furrowed, his expression in a daze, his entire body drifting away from the sky, all he could think about was the figure in green.
Yang Jun and Deng Tan finished their discussion and made changes.
Yang Jun was a little confused and wanted to show Su Ling the revised plan and charter. Deng Tan quickly stopped him and said, "It's fine if we think it's okay!"
As he spoke, he nuzzled his lips towards Yang Jun. Only then did Yang Jun realize that Su Ling was indeed a little unusual today and seemed to be absent-minded.
Although he didn't know why Su Ling was like this, he couldn't tell it, so he felt a little embarrassed: "But after all, I still have to present it to the Prime Minister..."
Only then did Su Ling come back to his senses and said with some regret: "The Sheep Industry Department is an expert in this field. As long as you and Brother Deng think it can be done, I don't have any objections."
After saying that, he took the writing brush on the table and signed his name. Seeing this, Deng Tan and Yang Jun didn't say anything more. They both signed their names and invited Su Ling to go with them to present it to Xiao Yuanche.
Su Ling was really upset, so he said that he had some other things to deal with, and it was just the two of them to go see the Prime Minister. If the Prime Minister asked, he just said that it was agreed upon by the three of us, so it was not a big problem.
Yang Jun was stunned there, not knowing what to do.
Deng Tan understood the reason, and then he patted Su Ling on the shoulder and said: "Brother Su, don't always think negatively about some things. Maybe they are just visiting friends. You still have to adjust quickly. This big
The battle is right in front of us!"
Su Ling hurriedly nodded to express his understanding. Then the three of them separated.
Su Ling came out of the hotel and looked at the sky. The sun was already somewhat westward.
Su Ling looked up and saw empty streets and dilapidated houses. Everywhere was filled with loneliness and depression.
For a moment, Su Ling was a little confused, not knowing where to go or what to do.
Simply, he lowered his head and walked aimlessly on the deserted street.
He didn't know where he was going or what he was going to do.
All he could think about was that he was very close, but where are you, Zhiyue?
He walked endlessly, and he didn't know when the wind started to blow. Maybe it was because the city was too desolate, but the wind actually brought a coolness that was quite inconsistent with the summer dusk.
The wind blew up dust all over the city, filling the empty streets and alleys, dyeing the entire sky gray and ruined.
The wind washed away Su Ling's clothes. Su Ling felt that the wind seemed to be getting stronger and stronger, and she was having a hard time walking.
Jiuzhang was very big, but he didn't know where he was going. Jiuzhang was very empty, with only the figure of a young man in white wandering in the wind and sand.
Su Ling wandered back and forth endlessly. He didn't know how long he had been walking like this, let alone how long he would keep walking.
But he understood that he couldn't stop. If he didn't stop, he could still tell himself that he was looking for something, maybe it was the green figure, maybe it was the passing time.
But if he stopped, he would feel that he might never see her again.
It was getting dark gradually, and the whole old Zhang city was plunged into darkness. There were not many people in the city, but after it got dark, there were no lights at all. It was even quieter, not even a sound.
Su Ling finally stopped, but she didn't know where she was now.
He checked the direction and remembered that his residence was south of Jiuzhang. He could always go back if he went south.
He lowered his head again and walked towards the south of the city in despair.
He lowered his head and thought about his thoughts. He had just passed through a small street when he suddenly felt like a green shadow suddenly flashed in front of his eyes.
Su Ling's heart moved.
That green shadow looks so familiar.
He suddenly raised his head and looked forward with all his strength.
But apart from the rolling darkness and the lonely streets, there was no green figure anywhere.
Could it be that he is hallucinating? Or do he miss her too much?
Su Ling shook his head with some self-deprecation.
However, he was still suddenly startled.
That light green figure is really too familiar and real.
What flashed before his eyes just now was indeed the figure he missed day and night.
He would never admit his mistake no matter what.
Zhang Zhiyue!
Su Ling could no longer control her longing, and suddenly took a few steps forward, towards the empty street, and shouted loudly: "Zhiyue! Zhiyue, is that you? You are here to find me.
What? Zhiyue! Come out...come out, please!"
But he shouted over and over again, and the only answer he received was the unchanging darkness in front of him.
The darkness rolled, as if it were eternity.
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An area south of the old Zhangcheng City was where Xiao Yuanche's army camp was stationed.
At this moment, it was already dark and all the soldiers were already asleep. If you pass by the camp, you can easily hear the sound of snoring one after another.
They were indeed working too hard. Marching in a hurry was a test of perseverance for every soldier.
Suddenly, a torch seemed to be slowly swaying in a soldier's tent, and then five soldiers flashed out of the tent. They looked around and made sure that everyone was asleep, then they sneaked around and cautiously.
walked out of the tent.
The five soldiers found a grass hut and squatted down. They gathered around and said something in high and low voices. Then they all slowly got up and walked towards the stable behind the barracks under the cover of night.
The five men came to the stables and walked carefully in front of and behind each horse.
Finally, they stopped in front of a horse that looked a little thin.
For some unknown reason, the horse's coat turned dark and its eyes were dull. It was half lying on the ground, looking listless and sick.
Only then did the eyes of the five people shine. The leader, who was the strongest, suddenly rubbed his hands vigorously and said, "I have been eyeing this beast for several days. Today, we brothers are at an advantage! Quick, do it."
!..."
After he greeted him, the five people started to pull and pull at once.
The horse was half lying on the ground for some unknown reason. When it saw them pulling at it, it didn't resist or cry out, but it just didn't want to stand up.
But unable to withstand their pull, he stood up listlessly and followed them out of the stable.
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Su Ling walked distractedly towards the south of Jiuzhang City. She didn't know how long she had walked. When she looked up, there were lights flickering in front of her, and she could even see the fence. Only then did Su Ling realize that she had arrived at the Jiuzhang camp.
Anyway, you are here, go in and patrol around, there is nothing to do when you go back.
Su Ling calmed down and then walked towards the camp gate.
But as soon as he took a few steps, he suddenly felt that there seemed to be a figure moving in the grass nest in front of him, and there was a strong smell of meat.
Su Ling was confused, so she took a few more steps, hid behind a big tree, and stuck her head out to look into the grass nest.
But he saw five people dressed as soldiers gathered around the grass nest. There seemed to be a fire in the center. By now the fire had been extinguished, leaving only a pile of charcoal ashes.
On top of the charcoal ash, there were two large shelves on the left and right, with a large pot in the middle, which was steaming.
The aroma of meat comes from the steaming cauldron.
The five soldiers each filled a large bowl of meat. While eating the meat, they would occasionally pick up the small wine flask beside them and take a few sips. They looked very happy.
Su Ling took a quick look and guessed that these must be a few greedy soldiers who stayed up late at night and ran out to catch some game, cooked it in a pot and ate it, and even took out the hidden treasure.
A drink by your side.
Leaving the camp without permission and drinking alcohol was a violation of military law, but Su Ling did understand them.
These people all live a life of licking blood with the tip of a knife, and they themselves are not conservative people. As long as they don't speak out, I will just turn a blind eye or close an eye.
Thinking of this, Su Ling hid in an untouched spot behind a tree, thinking that she would leave after they had eaten and drank enough.
But what I heard was that the soldier, who looked quite strong, laughed and said while drinking and eating meat: "You guys, follow me, Chen Bingdao, and drink spicy food. I have never treated you badly, right?"
The other four soldiers nodded and muttered with their mouths stuffed with meat: "Brother Chen is indeed our eldest brother. This is the first time for us to eat horse meat! It's so delicious!..."
When Su Ling behind the tree heard this, his expression suddenly changed. He originally thought that they were just a few greedy soldiers who sneaked out of the camp to hunt wild animals for tooth sacrifices. He did not expect that they had stolen the camp horses, ran out of the camp, and killed them.
Horses eat meat!
Let's say that these five people were immersed in a delicious meal. After eating, they were covered in sweat, their faces were glowing, and they were overjoyed.
Suddenly, they heard a cold shout from behind them at the same time: "You are so brave, you sneaked out of the camp and gathered people to drink. Not only that, you dared to kill the horses and eat their meat. If I didn't catch you,
If you hand it over to the military judge, how can you know what the majesty of military law means?" This chapter has been completed!