Volume 1 Wars and Troubled Times Chapter 60 Escape from the world and live in seclusion
The battlefield was still in full swing. On July 20, after a heavy rain, Wang Shichong was ambushed by Du Fuwei outside Nanyang City, losing three thousand troops.
After receiving military reports from Suizhou, Fu Gongyou led 20,000 troops north to attack Xinyang. In order not to cut off his retreat, he had to lead his troops back to Runan and sent additional troops south to Xinyang to strengthen the defense force.
Seeing that the situation was unstoppable, Fugongyou returned to Suizhou and continued to recruit troops to expand his strength.
Yang Xuanwu took a boat to reach the Zhengzhou river section. Liu Jie used 200 trebuchets that he had rushed to attack directly with all his strength. Before he could reply, Yang Xuanwu and the fish boats he brought were sunk, and the entire army was wiped out.
The Shanxi Li family army all gathered in Yuncheng, and Li Daozong led an army of 30,000 people to cross south first and attack Shaanzhou.
Qin Qiong and Pei Yuanqing led 20,000 troops across the river and then crossed Huayin to attack Chang'an South Gate Town and built a new city to strengthen defense.
Qu Tutong and Yue Yun led 20,000 troops to cross the Yellow River from Hanyang to the west and guard Tongchuan, the north gate of Chang'an.
Due to Yu Wenji's uprising, Qinzhou defender Yuwen Chengdu abandoned Qinzhou and rushed to Jinling with 3,000 lightly armed soldiers. The remaining 20,000 Sui troops in Qinzhou struggled to defend the city in the face of Xue Ju's fierce attack. Li Yuan had no choice but to defend the city. Li Shimin was sent to lead 3,000 elite troops and carry Yang You's imperial edict to take over Qinzhou.
Gao Shilian abandoned Yangquan and took Changsun Wuji and 20,000 troops to garrison Taiyuan. On the fifth day of August, new military orders arrived. Gao Shilian crossed the Yellow River from Luliang to the west and garrisoned Baoan.
Most of the members of the third special operations team led by Xue Li have long been assigned to various places. Now every general is rushing for special operations members, so there is no need to worry about having nowhere to go.
After the family division, only Xue Li was left to take five team members to Qinzhou to help Li Shimin establish a special warfare information network. At the same time, he studied military tactics with Li Shimin. His glory was about to begin.
At this point, the Li family completely gave up on Shanxi and concentrated on running the counties around Chang'an, sitting back and watching the world.
As for Yang You, the puppet emperor, before he died, his imperial edict was still somewhat binding on those loyal to the Sui Dynasty. Li Shimin's ability to easily take over Qinzhou is an example.
Luo Yu naturally didn't know what the outside world had become. He was talking to the old man about why he left in a hurry that day, but was interrupted by someone coming from the village. He looked at the old man doubtfully.
The old man smiled and said: "Kunshan, the elder of the village, has arrived. He is the son of my old friend."
As soon as he finished speaking, a strong man in his forties wearing gray linen clothes and a gray beard came in. His burly body gave people a sense of oppression, and the smile on his face was very sincere.
Luo Yu and the others hurriedly stood up and saluted. Kunshan returned the salute and said, "Three distinguished guests have come, and the small village is full of glory."
Luo Yu bent down again and said: "I don't dare to take it seriously. I'm here presumptuously. I hope the elders will take care of me if I disturb you."
Mr. Li smiled and said: "You two, don't be polite. Come and sit down, Kunshan."
Kunshan smiled, exchanged hands with Li Xiuning and Yang Man, and waited for the two women to return the favor before sitting down on the stool next to the old man.
Luo Yu poured him a cup of tea and introduced: "This young man, Luo Yu, was chased by wild beasts in the cold winter last year. Fortunately, he saved his life due to Mr. Li's rescue. This time he came to Guizhai to harass him. He is To repay Mr. Li for saving his life, oh, these are my wife Li Xiuning and my younger sister Yang Man."
Kunshan smiled and said: "People in the mountains don't have so many rules. It's fate that Father Li met you just when he was leaving the village. He doesn't go out easily."
Mr. Li said: "Kunshan is right, it's fate. I was going to attend his grandson's christening that day, but I always felt that something was going to happen in the wooden house, so I went out to take a look, and I didn't expect to meet you."
Luo Yu said in surprise: "Mr. Li, did you go out from the tunnel?"
The old man said: "Yes, but early the next morning I received news that robbers were attacking the village. You were injured and it was inconvenient to bring you back, so I could only leave you there to recuperate. I will come back first."
Already."
At this point, his face became a little gloomy, and he continued: "When I rushed over the next afternoon, you were missing. Traces of the rebel army's attack were found around the cabin and on the grass down the slope. Xiao Li was on the tree again.
I was heartbroken when I found blood stains, thinking that you had been killed by the rebels..." The old man blamed himself at this point and did not say any more.
Luo Yu said: "Didn't I leave you a message?"
Kunshan continued: "I went there that day too. I found your message later. After seeing it, Father Li became hopeful and asked our village to send someone there every day to wait for you to come back."
He sighed and continued: "But after waiting for more than half a year, we all thought that you would not come back, and gradually became disappointed. Later, only Xiao Li, a girl, was left to carry Father Li's letters every two days.
The board with the good calligraphy has passed by."
Luo Yu and Li Xiuning stood up and bowed to Kunshan. Kunshan hurriedly waved his hands and said with a smile: "God has not failed me. I finally waited for you to come over and tell us, how could you leave with an injury that day?"
Mr. Li was also very curious. He looked at Luo Yu and said, "Of course it would be best if you can clear up the confusion, but if it is inconvenient to talk about it, I won't say it. You are alive and married to such a beautiful wife. I am finally very relieved."
Luo Yu glanced at the old man gratefully. There were some things that were really inconvenient to tell. It was not that he wanted to hide it from them, but that there was no need to tell them.
After thinking for a while, he said: "It doesn't matter. In fact, the night you left, you encountered the official army and the Tubo cavalry fighting at the foot of the hillside. The boy was anxious and hid in the camphor tree behind the wooden house. An assassin wanted to take advantage of the chaos to assassinate the official army general, but he was killed.
It was destroyed and her life was saved. The boy was also seriously injured and was taken away by the officers and soldiers for treatment, so he left without saying goodbye."
The old man smiled and said: "Okay, as the saying goes, sowing good causes will bring about good results. I saved you, and you saved others. I am extremely happy."
What Luo Yu said made Li Xiuning think of everything that happened that day. She glanced at Luo Yu affectionately and felt happy in her heart. If it weren't for him, she might have died in battle. Later, Luo Yu saved her several times and then married her.
Becoming his wife is all because of the good karma planted by the old man.
Thinking of this, she stood up and saluted the old man Fan Jin and said, "My little lady, thank you again, Mr. Li."
Luo Yu wanted to get up but she stopped her. This was because she wanted to thank the old man for saving Luo Yu, and then what happened next.
The old man accepted her gift and said with a smile: "Girl, sit down quickly. It is fate that I met Luo Xiaozi. It is also fate that he and you are together. It is also fate that we are here because of Luo Xiaozi. Since we are destined, there is no need to be so different in the future.
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Li Xiuning sat down and said with a smile: "What you said is true, the little girl is dressed up."
Kunshan smelled the aroma of the food and said with a smile: "Li's cooking skills are incredible. The aroma makes my mouth water. Dad, don't hide your good wine. I'm going to have a good drink with Luo Xiaozi today."
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Mr. Li smiled and said: "I knew you would be greedy for my few jars of old wine. Anyway, I am happy today. I will ask Ali to dig out a jar and taste it later. It is not old enough, so it is not considered good wine."
While they were talking, Ali had already walked over quickly carrying a thick porcelain sea bowl. Behind her were Zhang Yang and six other people. Except for Zhou Ye who was holding bowls, chopsticks and wine glasses, the other five were all carrying large steaming bowls.
The dishes were placed one after another on the table that had been cleared by Yang Man.
Luo Yu took a look. In addition to a pot of smoked venison legs, there was also a plate of rabbit meat, two plates of seasonal vegetables, an egg plate, and a plate of camellia. The six dishes were distinct in color and fragrant, and they should taste good.
Can this camellia be fried as a vegetable? Luo Yu and the two girls have never tasted it, and they don’t know what it tastes like.
Zhang Yang and others bowed to Kunshan and then left, probably going to the kitchen to eat.
Luo Yu wanted to stop them, but the table really couldn't accommodate so many people, so he just let them go. They would take care of themselves.
Just when Ali was about to leave and go to the living room to look after Zhang Yang and the others, the old man said: "Ah Li, go dig two jars of wine under the camphor tree outside the house, and then bring two jars of new wine, one jar for the young men, and one jar for you.
Come and join in the battle and have a drink."
Ali promised, and Yang Man wanted to get up to help, but was stopped by Luo Yu. He cupped his hands towards the old man and Kunshan and said, "Boy, go over and see those brothers, and help sister Ali get some wine by the way."
The two nodded and were very satisfied with Luo Yu's performance. The six people seemed to be his subordinates. Just now, it seemed that he wanted to stop them to have dinner together. He might not have spoken because of the location issue. Now he just took the opportunity to make arrangements.
Being able to help Ali and kill two birds with one stone shows that Luo Yu is doing well in things.
Luo Yu came to the kitchen and saw that Zhang Yang and the others were already eating, with the same vegetables and millet, so he asked: "Do you want some drinks? Let's agree first, there is only one jar."
The six of them were not good drinkers. They were not allowed to drink during the special operations team training or during combat. They always put their mission first. When Luo Yu asked about it, Zhang Yang took a bite of deer leg meat and said while chewing: "Instructor, there is no need to drink alcohol."
Okay, Miss Ali is very good at cooking. She can almost catch up with you in making this dish. We don’t want to live up to this delicious food.”
Seeing everyone nodding, Luo Yu said: "Okay, you guys have a rest after eating. We have a mission later."
When they heard that they had a mission, they quickly put down their bowls and chopsticks and stood up straight, waiting for Luo Yu to speak.
Luo Yu smiled and said: "Before dark, you are divided into two groups. One group stays here and waits. The other group goes to the dirt road leading in and out of the Flower Valley to check the terrain. If necessary, stay at the mouth of the valley, set up a secret sentry, and take turns to be on duty.
Post.”
Several people agreed softly, and Luo Yu allowed them to eat, and then went to find Ali.
I just heard the old man say that if there are robbers coming to attack the village, then this Flower Valley is no longer a paradise. Other nearby villages and bandits must also know about it.
Except for the tunnel, the dirt road that turns left into the mountain can be connected to the outside world. For the sake of safety, let Zhang Yang and the others find out the terrain of the place where the dirt road passes so that they are prepared.
When Luo Yu just walked out of the kitchen door, Ali had already come over carrying two ceramic wine jars with black mud stuck on them. When she saw Luo Yu, she walked a few steps quickly and said with a smile: "Brother Luo, are you here?
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Luo Yu reached out to take the wine jar and said with a smile: "Come here and help the girl get the wine. By the way, they don't drink. Just bring another jar over."
Ali responded: "Okay, the new wine is in the kitchen, I'll get it." After saying that, he went into the living room and came out after a while with a jar of new wine. This wine jar seemed to be much larger than the old wine jar, and it was full.
Two feet high.
Luo Yu wanted to change with her, but Ali was already walking forward quickly. Judging from her appearance, she could hold a large jar of wine without any effort at all.
After removing the mud from the aged wine and opening the silk cloth inside, the aroma of sorghum wine comes out.
Kunshan greedily took a sip of the rich aroma of wine, and then opened the jar of new wine, which was also sorghum wine. The aroma of the wine was not as rich as that of old wine.
He smiled and said: "This is the wine that Father Li buried fifteen years ago. The jar is full and only half is left. This is good wine. Drink it with new wine. It tastes great." After that, he mentioned the new wine.
The altar fell halfway down.
The old man chuckled and said: "You just can't change this problem. When you talk about drinking, you forget about your mother. By the way, you can take that jar home and drink it. Don't think about the rest."
Luo Yu wanted to help, but he didn't know how to operate it, so he had to watch carefully from the side, write down the steps, and let the elders do it, which was a bit embarrassing.
Kunshan picked up a long spoon and gently stirred the mixed wine while saying: "The remaining wine you have prepared is for Ali's wedding. I will not take any chances with them."
Ah Li put down her wine and left for the kitchen. She was very sensible and went to take care of Zhang Yang and the others.
Seeing that Kunshan had stopped stirring, Yang Man said, "Uncle, is it okay? I'll pour the wine."
Kunshan nodded, picked up the spoon, scooped a cup for Mr. Li first, and then gave the spoon to Yang Man after demonstrating.
Li Xiuning wanted to stop her, but was pulled back by Luo Yu. Since Yang Man was going to be with them for a while, she had to lower her status. No matter where she went from now on, she would no longer be the superior Sui princess.
But Yang Man poured wine for them very seriously. She was trying hard to adapt to this status. Some people can endure hardship, but cannot be wronged. She is obviously a person who can endure hardship and be wronged.
Luo Yu didn't know much about wine, but the taste of new wine added to the old wine that had been buried for more than ten years surprised Luo Yu.
This light red mixed wine made Luo Yu, who didn't drink much, fall in love with the mellow aroma of the wine. It flowed through the throat as softly as silk, and when it entered the abdomen, a warm current arose. It was different from the dry heat of white wine.
This warm current makes the whole body feel comfortable.
Now that they had started drinking, and it was good wine, even Li Xiuning and Yang Man couldn't help but drink a few drinks. Of course, Kunshan drank most of them.
The food is delicious. Zhang Yang and the others are right. They are indeed almost on par with Luo Yu.
The only drawback is the spicy taste, which Luo Yu can't get used to, but with wine, it has a different taste.
After five or six glasses of wine, Kunshan asked: "I wonder how long you will stay in our Valley of Flowers this time?"
Mr. Li was a little angry and said: "Kunshan, what nonsense are you talking about before you're drunk?"
Luo Yu smiled and said: "Mr. Li, I really like Uncle Kun's straightforward character. I was about to tell you two that I came here this time to repay your kindness and to find a quiet place to stay for a year and a half.
As for the reason, please forgive me for not being able to tell you for the time being."
Kunshan drank another drink, laughed and said: "Dad Li, don't get me wrong, I don't want to drive them away, but I want them to stay. There are many children in the village, but no one specializes in teaching knowledge. Since you
If you want to stay for a year and a half, why not stay in the village and open a school, where scholars can teach literature and warriors can teach martial arts? Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"
After a pause, he added: "If you don't like the noisy place here, there is a deep valley one mile ahead with beautiful scenery. It is surrounded by mountains and lakes. There are already schools and residences there, which are enough to accommodate a few of you. I will take you there later.
Go and have a look, Father Li, do you think this arrangement is okay?"
After hearing this, Father Li's eyes lit up. He nodded quickly and said to Luo Yu and the two girls: "If you really want to stay for a while, this is the best arrangement. What do you think?"
Luo Yu glanced at Li Xiuning and Yang Man and saw that their faces were full of yearning. It seemed that they were persuaded. There is no woman who doesn't like children. Their maternal nature will always prevail over their rationality.
Luo Yu thought for a while and decided that instead of looking for a place outside the valley, it would be better to stay here. He could live in seclusion, help teach knowledge, and get along with Mr. Li day and night, so as to repay the kindness of saving his life. Indeed, as Kunshan said, this
It's a good way.
After thinking about it, Luo Yu said: "Since you two don't mind the inconvenience we have caused, I would rather obey our orders than to be respectful. As for what subjects are to be taught in the school, we have the final say without any objection. I can agree to this, kid."
Bar."
When Kunshan saw Luo Yu agreeing, he smiled with a red face and said: "Let's not talk about this for now. I will call the elders to discuss it before I can give you an answer, but I promise that the conditions you proposed are no problem. Come on, have another drink.
So happy."
Father Li also raised his glass and said with a smile: "Good deeds will eventually be rewarded. The ancients never deceived me. Come on, raise your glass to win."
This meal was eaten from time to time until the end of Shenshi, and the guests and hosts were enjoying themselves. Zhang Yang and the others should have already set off to explore the terrain. He had not told them that he would stay in the village to teach knowledge and martial arts, and he did not know what they had in mind.
, we can’t delay other people’s future.
Kunshan was drunk. Luo Yu called Lu Xiao and Cheng Xiao and asked them to help Kunshan into the wing to rest. Father Li said: "I'm old and too drunk. Xiao Yu, let Ali take you there."
Let's take a look at the school and report any dissatisfaction. I'll find someone to sort it out tomorrow and get it done as soon as possible. Time waits for no one. It's always better to start teaching in class earlier. Go ahead, I'm going to take a nap.
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Luo Yu asked Lu Cheng and the two men to help Father Li in. Looking at his old face, white beard and white hair, tears flowed down unconsciously. The old man who saved his life did not have much time left.
I hope he can last longer, so that I can spend more time with him, watch Ali get married, and drink the sorghum wine he buried more than ten years ago. In fact, he has long been regarded as his own in my heart.
My grandfather is dead, and it feels terrible to see his old man’s fire of life gradually extinguished.
Li Xiuning seemed to be able to feel Luo Yu's state of mind. She wiped away the tears on his face and said with a smile: "The old man is happy. We are all with him now. You have done your best. Don't blame yourself too much."
Luo Yu reached out and hugged Li Xiuning tightly, begging God to give him more time, at least to let the old man see the achievements of the school.
Yang Man turned around and walked out of the door, came to Ali, and told her that she wanted to go to the school to see the school. Ali promised: "Come on, I will take you there, it is beautiful there."
Luo Yu calmed down, washed his face, and followed Ali towards the school with Li Xiuning, Yang Man and the three remaining team members.
(The first volume has ended like this. It’s a bit hard to believe that there are so few favorites and comments. Do you really not like this type of work? I’ve been recommending it for a week, but not a single favorite has been added. Well, the editor is here again.
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