I nodded and said: "Chifeng Head Man. I have heard of this person, but I don't know much about him."
Chifeng saw that Tian Xiuyan respected me very much. He thought that I was probably a guest of the great wizard Jiang Yang, so he introduced: "Master Huyan. At the end of the year before last, Sariwei led the Bai, Yi and other ethnic groups in the former Dali territory. The uprising occurred. They once captured Shanchan (now Kunming City), Tongshi (now Yao'an County), Weichu (now Chuxiong City), Xinxing (now Yuxi City), Shicheng (now Qujing City) and Xundian County (now Xundian County). Xun Hui Autonomous County) and other cities. They gathered tens of thousands of people. The momentum was huge and unparalleled for a while. Later, the Mongolian defenders gathered local armed forces such as the descendants of the Duan family, the former leader of Dali, and carried out a frantic suppression of the Sariwe tribe. After successive battles Next. Relic was defeated one after another. Shanchan, Weichu, Xingxing and other places were lost one after another. Last winter, the uprising was declared a failure. At the beginning of this year, I heard that Relic fled to the Wuhe Miao Village east of the former Dali Kingdom. "
"This relic is not afraid of the Mongols. He is quite a man."
"No. Mr. Huyan is absolutely right. I heard that the Mongols are extremely vicious and have no regard for foreigners. I, Lao Chi, admire people like Sariwei very much."
Tian Xiuyan had never heard of Sariwei, so he asked: "Chifeng leader, who is this Sariwei?"
"Xiuyan. I don't know the life experience of Shariwei. I only know that he is a monk of the Bai ethnic group. He calls himself Shariwei."
After a while, Bombay came in and said: "The facial repair has been completed. One hundred sets of clothes will be delivered here within half an hour."
"Then thank you Bombay Wizard."
Bombay smiled and said: "Xiuyan. We are all one family. Why are you so polite to our Ma Jinsheng tribe?"
The area at the junction of Guangxi and Guizhou is mostly covered with high mountains and ridges, where more than 20 ethnic minorities, large and small, gather. The main ethnic group is the Miao, and there are also a considerable number of Buyi (ancient Baiyue) people.
After changing into Miao costumes, our team of 100 people was divided into three teams. Tian Xiuyan led Yun Zhongfei and about 40 people to clear the way in front. In the middle were still six of us. At the back were 60 people led by Zhang Zijian. Members of the Royal Guards and Long Ya did not accompany them. They and one hundred other Imperial Guards took a detour to the west on Guangnan West Road.
I looked at Fang Ling, who was wearing men's clothing, and said, "Ling'er, you feel like a different person after you put on men's clothing."
Fang Ling hadn't noticed yet and asked, "What?"
"He turned into a handsome young man." Among the people I knew, Lan Yu's appearance was the most handsome. But when I saw Fang Ling put on men's clothes, I realized what Pan An's appearance meant.
Yuan Ji also smiled and said: "Young master is right. Miss Fang dresses up like this. She is indeed better than Pan An and Song Yu."
Fang Ling took out a small bronze mirror and looked at it. Now he said happily: "Is this young master really so handsome?"
"certainly."
"Haha. Brother, from now on Ling'er, I will make men's clothes."
Wen Zhang said: "Sir, let me tell you, if Miss Fang wears military uniform, she will be the most handsome general in our dynasty."
"Xiao Wenzhang. I love hearing this. When you get back, you can lend me a set of general's clothes to try on."
"no problem."
In the hearts of many Miao people, Tian Xiuyan is the descendant of the great wizard Jiang Yang. And Tian Xiuyan's cultivation and performance have also been recognized by everyone. Although there has not yet been a god-making ceremony, ordinary wizards and even some great wizards Everyone thinks that Tian Xiuyan is fully qualified to be a wizard.
With the help of Tian Xiuyan, I basically encountered no difficulties when passing through the Miao District. The Miao District is located in a remote mountainous area and there are no Mongolians. However, because of the rugged mountain roads, the speed can only be maintained at three meters per day. Baili's status.
For the people of later generations, horseback riding is a recreational activity. But for people like me, riding a horse every day is suffering.
The hardships on the way are self-evident. In March, there was a lot of rain, especially when we were traveling on mountain roads. Fortunately, there was farmland for repair. Every time we passed a Miao village, we could get supplies in time. It was just a lot of hard work. The guards. Finally, on the evening of the fifteenth day after leaving Lin'an, we arrived at the Huangni River on the former border of Dali. This Huangni River is a first-class tributary on the left bank of the Nanpan River in the Xijiang River system in the Pearl River Basin. It serves Yunnan and Guizhou. The boundary river between the two provinces is located between Shicheng County (now Luoping County, Qujing City) and Song Qi State (now Xingyi City, Qianxinan Prefecture).
Wuhe Miao Village is located on the east bank of the Huangni River. It is a large-scale Miao village. The village is built on Beidan Mountain. The stilted floors are stacked on top of each other. They are hidden among the lush green trees. Compared with Ma Jinsheng Village. The scenery here is much more beautiful. Tian Xiuyan once said that there is a great wizard Hongyuan in Wuhe Village. He is the most famous wizard in this area. In the hearts of the Miao family wizards, "East Jiang Xihong" is Among the great wizards, Chu Qiao and Xihong refer to the great wizard Hongyuan.
Tian Xiuyan, who was waiting at the gate of Wuhe Village, said: "Sir, this is Wuhe Village. To the west of the village is Huangni River. After crossing the river, there is the road to Shanchan. The peak on the right is called Beidan Mountain. Wuhe Village The great wizard Hong Yuan in Hezhai is also one of the few great wizards who has entered Jiuli Mountain. Therefore, among the few great wizards, his status has always been equal to that of the great wizard Jiang Yang."
"Really? How many tests did he pass?"
"Young master, just like the great wizard Jiang Yang, he also failed the first test."
"It seems that these nine tests are really difficult."
"Well, sir, wait a moment. I'll tell the Great Wizard Hong Yuan first."
"Okay." I said. "Shen Mo arranged for Zhang Zijian and others to camp at the foot of Beidan Mountain. After crossing the Huangni River, it belongs to the former Dali border. It is no longer an area that the Miao people can control. Let everyone proceed with caution."
"Yes, sir. I understand."
After Tian Xiuyan and Shen Mo left, Fang Ling and others also got off our horses.
Fang Ling pointed to the foot of Beidan Mountain and said, "Brother, look, the rapeseed flowers there are growing really well. As far as the eye can see, they are all endless golden. It looks particularly spectacular under the sunset."
"Yes. March is the best season for rapeseed flowers to grow."
Zhang Quan said: "The mountain scenery here is completely different from that of our place. This trip is really worth it."
"Haha. Our land of China is vast. Each place has its own characteristics. If you have the opportunity in the future, you can walk around."
"Yes, young master. I believe he will gain a lot of knowledge."
We chatted for a while in front of the cottage. Then Tian Xiuyan came out and said, "Master, the great wizard Hong Yuan invites us in."
"good."
It is completely different from the image of a great wizard that I imagined. Great Wizard Hong Yuan is tall and energetic. His red wine nose is full of childishness. There is a kind smile on his face. He does not look like other practitioners at all. That kind of unpredictable demeanor is exactly like that of an old man on the street.
Tian Xiuyan introduced: "Great Wizard. This is Mr. Hu Yan, the leader designated by Great Wizard Jiang Yang for Xiuyan."
"Leader." Hong Yuan was stunned for a moment. He stared at me seriously. After a long time, he said, "Xiu Yan. Could it be that Mr. Hu Yan is the saint mentioned by the great wizard Jiang Yang."
"The great wizard. Exactly."
Great Wizard Hong Yuan nodded and returned to his smile. He bowed respectfully and said, "Master Huyan, I didn't expect you to be so young. Please take a seat. All distinguished guests, please take a seat as well."
Guide is a name used by Miao wizards for their teachers. The inheritance between wizards does not require the apprenticeship ceremony. As long as a wizard is willing to teach others, then this wizard can become that person's guide.
As the Great Wizard of Hongyuan, he naturally knew about Jiang Yang’s trip to Mount Jiuli. The guardian selected Tian Xiuyan as Jiang Yang’s successor. He also said that if fate had it, Tian Xiuyan would meet someone when he was twenty years old. If he can follow this saint to practice, then Tian Xiuyan may become the first great wizard to pass the nine tests in more than 300 years, and thus become the new generation guardian of the Miao family.
As a leader among the great wizards, Hong Yuan had no doubts about the words of the guardian.
Although I don't know the reason why Hong Yuan is so respectful to me, I am used to it. I sat down calmly and said: "Great wizard Hong Yuan. I have long admired your name. I am waiting for you to come here this time. It is quite abrupt. Let the great wizard bother." Already."
"Where. Where. Although it is the first time for me to see the young master, I know that the young master is a very good person. It is a blessing for the young master to come to our Wuhe Village. It is a blessing for our Miao Village to have you as the leader in cultivating the beauty. The color is deep. Not bad. Not bad.”
"The great wizard's words hold true."
"Sir, I heard from Xiuyan that you are going to Tianlong Temple on the outskirts of Shanchan Mansion."
"Yeah. Exactly."
Hong Yuan's face was a little solemn and he said: "Sir, from your accent, you are not from nearby. Today's Shanchan Prefecture has long been occupied by the Mongols. Shanchan Prefecture is not like a remote mountainous area like ours. There are many Mongolian troops stationed there. "With all due respect, I'm afraid there's something wrong with the young master coming with so many people."
I smiled and said, "Great wizard, I'll tell you the truth. We have important things to do and we have to go there. We have also made plans for this trip in advance. We plan to arrive at Shanchan Mansion and most of the people will go there." Stay outside the city. Only a few of us enter the city. We will return immediately after going to Tianlong Temple."
"Young Master, the current Shanchan Mansion is different from the past. The security has been strengthened. Anyone entering or leaving needs to hold a certificate issued by the local government. If Young Master and others enter rashly, I am afraid they will not be able to enter the city gate."
Tian Xiuyan said: "Really? When I went to Shanchan Mansion with the great wizard Jiang Yang, I didn't see any certificate required."
"Cultivation of the face. This is because the relics rebelled the year before last. That's why there is this rule."
I am not worried at all about the entry and exit vouchers. I believe Yao Chaohui and the others will definitely find a way to solve it. At this time, I heard Hong Yuan mention the relic. I hurriedly said: "The great wizard, it is said that the relic fled to you after his failure. Is there such a thing here?"
Hong Yuan shook his head and said: "No. Where did the young master hear the news?"
Tian Xiuyan said: "We also heard what people from other Miao villages said."
Hong Yuan smiled: "Maybe it's Xiaowuhe Village."
"There is also a Wuhe River."
"Yes. Our place is called Wuhe Miao Village. Between Shanchan Prefecture and Shicheng, there is a gathering place for the Yi people. It is called Stone Forest. To the north of the Stone Forest are several high mountains, collectively called Xikou Mountain. There is a small Miao people at the bottom of the mountain.
The village is also called Wuhe Village. Because it has the same name as ours, it is called Xiaowuhe. If the rumors are true, I think Sarivosa is hiding in the Xiaowuhe area."