Liu Xin has always emphasized military discipline. Even he himself would not speak casually in the team. It was Zhu Rong who was listening just now. Although Zhu Rong was not a member of the military, Liu Xin did not want to indulge her too much, so he
His face darkened, and he lectured: "Miss Zhu, we are marching and fighting now, not traveling around the mountains and rivers!"
Zhu Rong was casually pulling off the king-colored feather from the golden pheasant's tail. He didn't notice Liu Xin's expression at all. When he heard him talking about "traveling in the mountains and rivers", he couldn't help but think of the past and said casually: "When I was a child, there was a small road behind the village.
The creek is our favorite place to play. We can catch fish, shrimps, frogs, and the tiny little crabs. We..."
Speaking of this, Zhu Rong suddenly lost his voice. When Liu Xin turned around to look, she saw a few bright lights flashing in Zhu Rong's eyes. Liu Xin thought that what she just said was too harsh, and was thinking about how to comfort her.
The sentence is good.
But I heard Zhu Rong murmur: "Brother, my eldest brother and the Meng Huo brothers were playing together at that time. Feng Yingying and her brother were also there. How happy everyone was together at that time. But, you said Meng Huo
Why did you hurt my father?"
Liu Xin smiled bitterly, why? Isn't it because you came to Xiangyang to find me? But Liu Xin couldn't say it openly.
Zhu Rong didn't want Liu Xin to answer at all, so he continued: "Actually, I also know that Meng Huo did this because of me. But he should have known three years ago that my brother and I already had a date.
, why is he still like this? Forget it, don’t think about this anymore. Brother, you must promise me to behead Meng Huo with your own hands."
Liu Xin couldn't help but feel ashamed. How could he say that he had a date with her? It was clearly just a bet. Regarding the question of who would kill Meng Huo, Liu Xin didn't want to get into trouble with her. As the commander-in-chief of the three armies, he
How could you do it yourself?
Just as she was about to change the subject, Liu Xin looked up and saw the high mountains on both sides. She suddenly looked sad and reined in her horse. After being stunned for a long time, she turned over and jumped down.
This is the place where Zhu Bao pushed down the huge boulder from the top of the mountain three years ago. Now, the road has become wide and flat, and the steep cliffs have become smoother due to road construction and stone removal, but the traces of the huge boulder still remain.
It is vaguely visible and can be imagined, how powerful it was at that time. That day, Ling'er, disguised as Liu Xin, was sitting in a carriage and almost lost his life. Now that I think about it, it is as if it all happened before my eyes.
Liu Xin waved his hand and asked the slightly paused team to continue moving forward. He came to the roadside alone, lifted up his clothes, knelt down, and kowtowed three times respectfully toward the top of the mountain.
When he returned to the team, Zhu Rong asked in confusion: "Brother, were you worshiping the mountain god just now? I have never heard of any gods on this mountain."
Liu Xin said solemnly: "No! There are two hundred gods on this mountain!"
Zhu Rong was surprised. The entire barbarian tribe worshiped only one fire god, but this not-so-famous mountain actually had two hundred gods.
Liu Xin breathed a long sigh of relief and said: "Miss Zhu, you should have heard about the attack on this road when I returned to Xiangyang from Zangke three years ago."
Zhu Rong nodded and said: "Of course I have heard of it. Later, because of this incident, you sent troops to attack Zangke and made my father the prefect."
Liu Xin said with a sad face: "Back then, I hid two hundred soldiers on this mountain as a support, but they were all killed by Zhu Bao. If the leader, Wang Wei, had not risked his life to report the news, I am afraid that even I would have died.
I must have been plotted by him. These soldiers all sacrificed their lives to save my life. I kowtowed to them with the three heads I just kowtowed to. I only regretted that I could not sacrifice my life in their place. What a pity for me, a good son of the Han Dynasty!
"
Although his words were only addressed to Zhu Rong alone, they had already reached the ears of the soldiers around him. Everyone who heard them was moved by the words. The originally silent marching team gradually started to stir up a commotion.
Hundreds, it soon became known to everyone.
In that era, an ordinary soldier died when he died. Even in Liu Xin's army, at most they could get more pensions, higher honors, and better treatment for their families. No one dared to ask for anything from a superior.
They would shed tears for them. No one would have thought that Liu Xin, who held such a high position, would kneel down and kowtow to them.
A soldier died for his bosom friend. These soldiers were ordinary people, and they could not be more ordinary. They came from all walks of life, including farmers, merchants, craftsmen, and even beggars and serfs. According to the standards of the time, no one
They can be called "scholars". However, this does not prevent them from expressing their emotions, a heartfelt emotion that is willing to sacrifice their lives for those who respect them. I don't know who took the lead in shouting: "
Long live my lord!"
The word "Long Live" is exclusive to the emperor and cannot be shouted casually. When this sound came out, the entire team suddenly fell into silence. Suddenly, tens of thousands of soldiers knelt down on the ground, "Long live!"
Long live!" The shouts rang out like a tsunami, echoing among the mountains and frightening the birds in the jungle.
The three kowtows that Liu Xin just made were not for show, but from the bottom of his heart. Like these soldiers, he once lived at the bottom of society. But Liu Xin believes that there is no difference in the dignity of life, and they all should be treated equally
Respect. Looking at the soldiers kneeling in the darkness in front of him, Liu Xin waved his hands helplessly and said loudly: "Soldiers! Everyone is destined to die. Death may be heavier than Mount Tai, and some may be lighter than a feather. Those who are for the rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty
Those who sacrifice their lives are the real heroes, and they should be immortal for generations to come! What we have to do is not to let the blood of the martyrs flow in vain! Let us fight together for the revival of the Han Dynasty!"
"Fight! Fight!"
The soldiers excitedly waved their swords and guns, and their morale was extremely high.
This was an unexpected mobilization. The speed of the team's march was obviously accelerated. Everyone held their breath and wanted to give those who tried to split the Han territory a head-on blow. Even Zhu Rong looked at Liu Xin with full eyes.
Worshiped.
At noon, the local leader who rushed to the village after hearing the news brought hot meals to the villagers. There were also many barbarian people among these people. After several years of development, Zoke's economy has improved greatly, and the people's lives have improved. The Han people have
The policies of the Man family gradually became popular among the people. This should be entirely attributed to Liu Xin. When they heard about Liu Xin's arrival, the people of the Han and Barbarian tribes naturally cheered.
It is Liu Xin's usual style to love the people without disturbing them. Liu Xin politely declined the enthusiasm of the people one by one, and it took a lot of effort to persuade these people to leave. It doesn't sound good, he just said it today
How can he be special now when he has a tall image in front of the soldiers? Besides, the soldiers have already begun to make rice. After a while, he will also be able to eat hot meals, but there will be no
Just so delicious.
Liu Xin, who was so thirsty after talking, just sat down and wanted to take a breath, then he smelled the aroma of meat. He just thought it was some soldier who was greedy and secretly roasted game. Liu Xin generally didn't like this kind of thing.
Go and ask. However, he is both a super chef and
He is a top gourmet. Smelling the aroma, Liu Xin couldn't help but sniff it with her nose, nodded secretly, and said to herself: "Well, it's barbecue, or roasted with pine branches. It smells good, but I don't know.
How well do you control the heat?"
Suddenly I heard a voice like a silver bell coming from behind: "Brother, I want to know if the heat is good. You can taste it and you will know."
Liu Xin didn't need to look back to know who was talking. Then she remembered the golden pheasant that Zhu Rong shot on the road. She couldn't help but secretly thought it was a pity. It would be a shame to take such a beautiful golden pheasant home and make it a specimen for the children to see.
OK.
Sure enough, a smooth, oily roast chicken had been stretched out in front of him. Liu Xin was a connoisseur. Judging from the appearance alone, the chicken was roasted well, and the rich aroma made people's index fingers lick after smelling it.
I was so moved that I couldn't help but praise: "Miss Zhu, you baked this? I didn't expect you to have such ability."
"It goes without saying that I know a lot. I can also roast rabbits, frogs, and fish." Zhu Rong came to the front proudly, tore off a chicken leg and handed it to Liu Xin and said, "How about it?"
?Does it smell good? If you promise me something, this chicken leg will be given to you."
Liu Xingang wanted to reach out to pick it up, but when he heard these words, he had to shrink back and said sarcastically: "You have been living in our house for free for so many days, and now you have to make conditions for eating a chicken leg. It's really unkind.
.Say, what’s the matter?”
A red cloud suddenly flew up on Zhu Rong's face, and he muttered: "Don't call me girly anymore, just call me Amei, okay?"
Liu Xin knew that in the customs and habits of the barbarians, elder brother and younger sister had special meaning. However, he did not want to embarrass Zhu Rong. Besides, the key to the problem now was who could kill Meng Huo. Even if he called her younger sister, it would be appropriate.
It was nothing important, so he grabbed the chicken leg and said, "Okay, let me try Amei's cooking skills first."
Zhu Rong suddenly became happy and said, "Brother, if you think it tastes good, I'll leave this one for you too."
"Mei, my food intake is limited. One chicken leg is enough. You should keep it for yourself." Liu Xin knew that Zhu Rong's food intake was surprisingly large, enough to eat three or four of him. A gentleman does not take away from others, but can eat it for yourself.
She should be content with snatching a chicken leg from her mouth
, as he spoke, he grabbed the chicken leg and took a bite, and said repeatedly, "Well, not bad, not bad, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the heat is just right, but it seems like something is missing? Well, by the way, if it can be cooked again
Sprinkle some salt and it would be perfect.”
"Salt is a rare thing among us barbarians, so we are reluctant to put it in when we bake things." Zhu Rong obviously disagreed with Liu Xin's last comment, but for the sake of the previous praise, he still said, "If you like it, I will give it to you in the future."