Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 337 It's time to go

Luan Qingshan sat on the root of the tree, looking at the setting sun in the western sky.The sun is very red, sprinkled with golden brilliance, and the sky and the earth are inlaid with gold.The moon has risen, hanging in the sky, looking cool in the golden sky.

Ah Huang lay beside Luan Qingshan, shaking his head and tail constantly, looking at a small bird in the reeds.The river water was dyed red by the setting sun, and the breeze blew on the river surface, bringing golden ripples in waves.

After patting Ah Huang's head, Luan Qingshan stood up.Said: "It's getting late, we should go back."

With one leg rotten, Luan Qingshan reached the river and picked up the net that was lowered earlier.There are only a few small fish in the net and many river prawns.The river prawns are very small and jump around in the net.

Ah Huang looked at the river shrimp, and excitedly circled around Luan Qingshan, not knowing why he was happy.

After collecting the prawns, Luan Qingshan walked slowly back to the village with a few nets.He ran into Cao Erlang head-on, carrying a wicker basket full of taro.With trouser legs rolled up, a big black fish was carried in the other hand.

Luan Qingshan said: "Second brother is working hard. Why do you have a fish in your hand?"

Cao Erlang said: "Today I went to the field to cut rice, and I caught this fish in the ditch next to it. There is a small ditch beside the field, I don't think it can grow so big! You are not in good shape yet, so bring it back to Li's sister-in-law. Made it for you."

Luan Qingshan waved his hand: "Second brother kindly appreciates it. Today I went to the river to catch some shrimps, which are also delicious."

Cao Erlang said again: "The taro grown in my family can be eaten, you can bring some to add by the way."

Luan Qingshan was so kind, he took some taro from the wicker basket, put them in the net, and carried them back together.

Back home, Li Tong was packing nets in the yard.Seeing Luan Qingshan come back, he hurriedly said: "Are you feeling better? From the way you walk, there is still something wrong with your legs. Yesterday I heard someone tell you a prescription for strengthening your bones. I will grab some medicine for you to take in your free time. "

Luan Qingshan said: "Thank you brother. There is no need. My leg was injured in the river, and this is the only way I can do it for the rest of my life. By the way, I caught a lot of shrimp today, and my sister-in-law will cook them soon. Let's drink two cups." liquor."

Li Tongdao: "Okay, okay. Look at the cold weather, and this year, new wine will be brewed. The old wine should be drunk sooner."

Luan Qingshan nodded and said nothing more.He carried the shrimp into the house and handed it over to Li Tong's wife.I went back to the yard by myself, sat down on the top chair, looked at the setting sun in the sky, and thought about things there.

Ah Huang entered the courtyard gate and ran to Li Tong's side.Smelling it here and there in the net gear room is very cheerful.

Not long after, the prawns were cooked and some yams were boiled. Li Tong's family boiled a pot of fish again and brought them out.Luan Qingshan and Li Tong sat at the two sides of the table, filled the wine with the sunset.

He raised his head and drank the wine, Luan Qingshan said: "My brother was rescued by my brother, and I have been injured in your house for these days. My health is much better. I will never forget the kindness of brother and sister-in-law in life! Now I can walk, and I can't keep going. Stay here."

Li Tong hurriedly said: "Although many things are inconvenient in this remote village of ours, it is better than cleanliness. If you want, you can stay here. Wait until you feel better, and then think about other things."

Luan Qingshan said: "Brother's kindness, I appreciate it. But I have something to do, so I can't keep delaying it. When I am free, I will visit my brother and sister-in-law again. By the way, I don't know if there is anything going on in Beiwu Town upstream these days? "

Li Tong thought for a while and said: "There is nothing surprising. A few days ago, there was some trouble because the Jin army forced the camp prostitutes. After that, nothing happened. — By the way, there are suddenly many foreigners these days. There were many conflicts with Dong Ping."

Luan Qingshan said: "Dong Ping is a tyrant in Wuyang County, who dares to conflict with them?"

Li Tong shook his head: "We are far away, but occasionally we meet someone who listens to us. Who knows what's going on?"

After finishing speaking, he raised his bowl and said, "Let's drink! At this time, the world is not peaceful, and the nearby grass market is very depressed, and there are no wine sellers. Fortunately, I have the craft of wine making, so I can't miss it. "

There was a ban on alcohol in the Song Dynasty, but in rural areas, it was generally ignored.In those small rural shops, many brew and sell their own food, paying a few cents in taxes.The people make their own wine and drink it themselves, except for the four capitals, other places don't care.Rural people mostly brew their own wine, which is not expensive, but the quality is poor.There is a poem by Lu You that says: Mo Xiao farmer's Lajiu is muddy.It is about the wine brewed by the farmers themselves, which is of poor quality and relatively muddy.

There are only three families in this small fishing village, the main business is fishing, and there is a lot of land around.Each family owns land to grow rice, wheat, soybeans and other crops, enough for their own food.Li Tong's family brews a lot of wine every year, and it doesn't cost much to use the grain grown by themselves.

Luan Qingshan nodded and drank silently.

This time Feng Hui sent himself to Beiwu Town, and the mission was considered a failure.Rescuing a few prostitutes and falling out with Dong Ping is something Feng Hui can't explain.Moreover, I have rotted a leg, so it is not as useful as before.After returning home, Luan Qingshan had no idea how Feng Hui would treat him.

Logically speaking, with the current situation, Luan Qingshan could not go back to Feng Hui.The world is so big, where is there no shelter?But Luan Qingshan was not that kind of person, he had to go back to the end of things.

Counting the days, Feng Hui will bring a large team to Beiwu Town, and Dong Ping will be killed.At this time, Luan Qingshan could no longer live.No matter what Feng Hui thinks of him, he must go back immediately.

Salt tax was an important source of income in the Song Dynasty. For the rural people, the salt tax was too expensive.No matter how good Li Tong's wife's cooking skills are, if there is no salt, the dishes will lose their taste.Luan Qingshan drank wine and ate bland dishes, full of worries.

Li Tong didn't want so much.In his world, everything is very simple.As long as the government does not collect taxes desperately, as long as the weather is smooth, it will be a rare good day in the world.In the past two years, there have been many thieves in the neighborhood. Fortunately, this small village is remote enough and has not been affected much.In recent days, Wang Xiaolie sent troops to occupy Yancheng, and the days settled down, and there was no tax collection, which was a good time.

The sun sinks and the moon gradually brightens.There is a crescent moon in the sky, accompanied by a bright star, so clear that one wants to hold a cup of water to the sky, and let the sweet taste moisten the throat.

Li Tong didn't drink much, so he finally satiated.He said to Luan Qingshan: "I've had enough to drink, and I feel a little dizzy. You drink slowly, I'll go back and rest. If there's anything else, we'll talk about it tomorrow."

After speaking, he stood up and staggered towards the house.

Luan Qingshan responded, looked at Li Tong's back, and watched him walk back to the house step by step.

This is a good man, and he should be rewarded.But in this world, will he really be rewarded?

(End of this chapter)