At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 724 Miao Village
Humans are social animals, from ancient times to the present, because apart from a smart head, human beings are the bottom of the food chain in terms of body shape and body structure in the cruel nature. To survive, they must live in groups. Unite closely together to face natural disasters, poisonous insects and beasts everywhere.

The Miao people live in remote mountains, so they need to unite even more, so they have formed large and small Miao villages. The place where Aqing and the others live is one of them, and the scale is not small, as many as 500 people. According to Ah Qing himself, their Miao village is the largest Bai Miao village in ten miles and eight townships, and his father is the chief of the Bai Miao people in Linjiang County.

Besides, Gao Bufan and the others followed Aqing brothers and sisters back to the Miao Village, which immediately attracted great attention. Those Miao people rushed to see what was new, pointing and nodding, whispering to each other, with curious, puzzled, vigilant, and even hostile eyes. .

Yang Qingruo couldn't help frowning, and Gao Bufan was also a little uncomfortable. As the saying goes, extremes lead to opposites. The more united a group is, the more likely it will be xenophobic. This is the same in later generations, and Gao Bufan has a deep understanding.

At this time, an old man with a gray beard walked over with a cane, probably not low in the village, because those Miao people bowed their heads to get out of the way when they saw him.

"Second uncle." Ah Qing and Ah Mi immediately asked respectfully when they saw the old man.

The old man took a look at Ah Qing and the others, and asked in a deep voice, "What happened? Why are you injured?"

Ah Qing said angrily: "I met Meng Zi outside the village just now, and they started fighting, and even my sister was injured a little bit."

The old man leaned on his crutches angrily and said, "Son of a bitch, this boy Mengzi is getting more and more arrogant, and even ran outside our village to find fault. Where is he now? Immediately tell everyone to copy this guy. Kid beat shit."

Gao Bufan couldn't understand Miao language, but when he saw the ferocious appearance of this old man who chose to eat others, he vaguely guessed it, and couldn't help sweating, feeling that even the old man here is a ruthless person.

A concubine supported the second uncle who was so excited that he was crumbling, and comforted him: "Second uncle, don't get excited, we have not suffered a loss, Meng Zi has been beaten away by us and our friends, but he may continue to retaliate, so let everyone be more vigilant, don't be alone go out."

The second uncle immediately said happily after hearing the words: "Good fight, I will break his dog's legs if he dares to come again next time, by the way, Xiaoqing and concubine, why did you bring these Han people back to the village?"

Ah Qing hurriedly said: "Second Uncle, Brother Gao is our friend?"

"Friend?" The second uncle was deeply skeptical, looked carefully at Gao Bufan, Yang Qingruo and the others, and then said in a low voice: "The Han people are cunning and hypocritical, greedy and dishonest, you brothers and sisters, don't lure wolves into your house."

Brother and sister could not help but feel very embarrassed, fortunately Gao Bufan and others don't understand Miao language, otherwise it would be even more embarrassing.

"Second Uncle, don't talk nonsense, Brother Gao is really our friend, he saved our lives, and just helped us beat Meng Zi away!" Ah Qing said a little unhappy.

The second uncle groaned when he heard the words, but the guarded look in his eyes did not disappear.

"Second Uncle, stop talking nonsense with you, I still have to greet guests, so go for a stroll by yourself!" A Qing strode over after finishing speaking.

The second uncle rolled his eyes, looked at the backs of everyone and muttered: "If you don't listen to the old man, you will suffer in front of your eyes. Han people can't trust it."

Miao people live in bamboo huts with hanging feet, that is, bamboo is used as a pillar below to prop up the whole house, about one or two meters above the ground, which has the advantages of preventing moisture and snake venom.

The village in front of me was built in a bend of the river, backed by hills. The houses are arranged from low to high, layer upon layer. It looks chaotic, but in reality it is orderly. The higher it is built.

Gao Bufan and the others walked up the winding dirt road, and gradually reached the top of the hill, then pointed to the highest suspension bridge corridor: "Isn't that where your home is?"

Ah Qing shook his head and said, "No!"

Gao Dahe sighed lightly and said: "Didn't you say that the higher the terrain, the higher the place to live? Your father is a chief, shouldn't you live there?"

Ah Qing grinned: "The highest status in the clan is not the chief, but the wizard. The house on the top is the residence of our Baimiao wizard."

Everyone couldn't help but suddenly.

At this time, the two brothers and sister Aqing finally stopped in front of a stilted building, and the former shouted in Miao language: "Daddy, we are back."

The door of the Diaolou opened with a sound, and a middle-aged Miao man in a coat came out. He was stunned when he saw Gao Bufan and others, and then frowned and asked, "Who are they? Ah Qing, concubine, how can you Casually bringing outsiders back to the village?"

Ah Qing was obviously a little afraid of Lao Tzu, so he didn't dare to make a sound, but Ah Mi told the story again, and the middle-aged man's eyes became kinder after hearing it, and he cupped his fists at Gao Bufan and said, "I'm going to beat Ah Rong, Han!" My name is Miao Ronggui, I would like to thank the two young masters for their kindness in saving the lives of my son and daughter, I am very grateful!"

The middle-aged man speaks Chinese very well, and he has a good conversation. He is obviously a person who has seen the world.

Gao Bufan cupped his hands and returned the salute: "Miao's family is serious, I'm Gao Shiji, this is my younger brother Gao Xiaofan, this trip is traveling in Shu, I was invited by Miss Auntie, so I came here to visit and see, sorry for the trouble!"

Miao Ronggui glanced at his daughter in surprise, then looked at Gao Bufan and Yang Qingruo, and immediately understood, he waved his hands and said, "It's okay, it's an honor for our village to have the two Mrs. Gao come here."

After speaking, he turned around and told the two Miao people behind him: "Go and prepare accommodation and food for the guests, don't wait too long."

The two Miao people left in response, and Miao Ronggui warmly invited Gao Bufan and others to sit in the room.

Everyone chatted for a while, and the two Miao people came back and reported that the house had been tidied up, so Miao Ronggui stood up and said with a smile: "You two are too tired to travel, why don't you rest for a while, and wait for the wine and food to be prepared. A certain family will entertain two more."

Gao Bufan agreed with a smile, and followed the two Miao people to the bed to rest.

As soon as Gao Bufan and the others left, Miao Ronggui asked Aqing brothers and sisters in detail how they met Gao Bufan, and immediately fell into deep thought after listening.

"This Gao Shiji speaks freely, is very experienced in dealing with people, and is so powerful in martial arts, he can hold his breath underwater for two sticks of incense. He should not be an unknown person." Miao Ronggui frowned and said to himself.

Ah Mi nodded and said, "My daughter thinks so too."

Miao Ronggui's eyes flashed and he said: "Auntie, you have a good brain. What do you think Gao Shiji came to our village for? It shouldn't be as simple as traveling!"

A Qing scratched his head and said, "Dad, is he being overwhelmed? Obviously, it was A Mei who took the initiative to invite him."

Miao Ronggui glared at his son and said: "Your sister is just being polite, if the other party has no intention, how could she come to our remote place?"

Ah Qing murmured: "Our place is remote, but the mountains and rivers are beautiful, so what if people come to visit? Aren't all Han people bad people, Brother Gao is my good friend."

Miao Ronggui raised his hand and gave his son a slap and said: "How long have you known him, brother Gao, he is more affectionate than your father, don't count the money for him when he is sold."

Ah Qing was silent for a while, but he didn't take it seriously in his heart.

At this time, Ah Mi said: "I heard from elder brother that Gao Shiji has an important matter to do when he enters Shu."

"Oh? What's the matter?" Miao Ronggui asked quickly.

Ah Mi shook her head and said, "The other party didn't say anything."

Miao Ronggui glanced at her daughter, and asked in a low voice, "Auntie, that Gao Xiaofan saved you, did you fall in love with him?"

Aunt's face flushed, and she stammered: "It's nothing, Daddy, don't talk nonsense."

Miao Ronggui half-believingly said: "That's good. The Han people have too many thoughts and too many interests involved. It's best not to get involved with them. How about this? Let's recruit them and send them away after a few days."

Auntie let out a cry, and lowered her head a little dejectedly. Seeing this, Miao Ronggui couldn't help flashing a trace of worry in his eyes, and ordered: "You are also tired, go back and have a good rest."

Brother and sister Ah Qing nodded, and went back to their residences to rest and change their clothes.

Miao Ronggui closed the door and walked towards the highest hanging building. A few Han people suddenly came to the village, and their identities were suspicious, so he planned to ask the wizard for good or bad luck.

(End of this chapter)