I live in Dayu Changsheng

Chapter 57, Trickle

It was not until the afternoon that Jiang Ping'an, who had gone to inquire about Fang Baicao's news, returned.

"Brother Fang, there is something strange about this!"

Jiang Pingan arrived in a hurry, sat down on his ass, and was not polite. He poured himself a bowl of water, took a big sip, and said, "Leave from your side this morning, and I will ask someone to inquire in detail. Uncle is here Where, what task to perform..."

"Trusted a lot of connections, and found a big leader of the rebel army. But when the other party heard this question, he immediately turned his face, and almost didn't arrest me..."

When he mentioned this matter, his face was full of lingering fear: "It's also thanks to my clear conscience that I confessed my relationship with Brother Fang...the other party investigated and confirmed...it was not until recently that I was released..."

"However, it is also a warning to me not to investigate this matter any more."

"Is that so?!"

Fang Rui frowned: "The level of secrecy is so high, it seems that the urgent task mentioned by the father in the letter has a lot to do with it, and it involves a lot..."

'Such a task often means danger! ' He suppressed a trace of worry in his heart.

"That's it!"

Fang Rui sighed, and did not make things difficult for Jiang Pingan: "My father is supposed to be carrying out a secret mission for the Rebel Army, and he will probably be back after he finishes it...Brother Jiang just pay attention, and don't ask any more questions."

Skip this stubble, and chat a few words about the situation in the city.

Jiang Ping'an said enthusiastically: "The rebel army wants us to investigate the crimes and punish the local hooligans who did evil a few days ago... and hinted that we should search for evidence of crimes against the big family... I'm afraid it's going to do something to the big family!"

"Also let us make preparations, open warehouses to release grain, give porridge... don't force the strong men to join the army, give them housing allowances, and receive money every month... Outside the city, divide the fields... It seems that the rebel army has something to do of……"

As a police officer of the Rebel Army, such a low-level official, the Taiping Bandit's governance strategy can't be bypassed at all, so it's not surprising to know this first.

"If these policies are implemented, the hearts of the people in the city will surely come to their side soon... But how to say it is one thing, how to do it is another, let's see!"

Fang Rui nodded slightly, commented casually, and poured Jiang Pingan another bowl of water.

"Hey, Brother Fang, you... seem to be a little different!" Jiang Ping'an said suddenly.

"Oh?"

Fang Rui looked over.

Different?
He is different from yesterday, that is, he has broken through the fifth rank, is this seen?impossible!

"Yes,"

Jiang Pingan considered his words and explained: "In the past, Brother Fang gave me the feeling that he was extremely cautious, as if... for fear of being persecuted..."

"It's not that it's bad, it's just that it's a little too tense and too defensive..."

"Now?"

He looked at Fang Rui in amazement: "It seems that the whole person calmed down all at once. There's that kind of...how should I say it? The landslide doesn't change, and everything is under control...Yes, that's the feeling!"

"Calm?!"

Fang Rui was startled for a moment, and after a little thought, he understood.

"In the past, even if I reached the sixth rank, I still didn't have enough sense of security..."

"But now, I have experienced the most chaotic siege and destruction of the city by Taiping thieves...and broke through the fifth rank, and really entered the top level of Changshan County...plus Brother Jiang's relationship, news channels...'

Traveling to the present, the accumulation of March has ushered in a big explosion!
This gave Fang Rui an unprecedented sense of security.

Occupy its position and nourish its spirit.Long-term material and spiritual satisfaction can cultivate that kind of leisurely and lazy noble spirit...

And the sense of security brought about by one's own experience, personal connections, and one's own great power can also cultivate calmness.

Fang Rui himself didn't notice this calm, unhurried air because he was in the mountains...

On the contrary, Jiang Ping'an, who has been in contact with him the most recently and is familiar with him, can perceive it more clearly.

"Maybe it's the changes in the outside world, my own growth...and the news about my father..."

Fang Rui said something vaguely, and looked at Jiang Ping'an with admiration: "Brother Jiang has a delicate mind and a keen observation, which is not as good as mine!"

"where?"

Jiang Pingan shook his head, very self-aware: "It's not that Brother Fang is not as good as me, it's just that, when it comes to oneself, knowledge and perception are obstructed..."

"Just like me, even if you can see the calmness in Brother Fang, you can't do it or learn it. It's easier to know than to do!"

……

Jiang Ping'an has only become a police officer of the rebel army today, and he has a lot of things to do. If it wasn't for inquiring about Fang Baicao's news, he would have been too busy to touch the ground...

Therefore, I didn't sit here for a while, and left in a hurry.

Send Jiang Pingan away.

Fang Rui turned around and went into the back room.

In front of the window, in the golden mottled light and shadow, and the fine light dust flying, Mrs. Fang Xue and San Niangzi were doing needlework and sewing clothes.

In fact, Fang Rui, Fang Ling, and Fang Xue's new clothes have already been made, but the third lady's and nannie's clothes are not ready yet, so it's not easy for them to wear them first.

The two were talking in low voices, babbling about their parents' affairs... Especially Fang Xueshi, who knew that Fang Baicao was fine, felt at ease, and had a lot of smiles on her face.

At the door, two little girls, Fang Ling and Nannan, were playing animal chess - this was made by Fang Rui and taught to them.

At this moment, seeing Fang Rui approaching, just about to lose, Fang Ling flicked the pawn, and stood up holding his daughter's hand, "No more, no more! Let's go, daughter, let's let brother tell a story..."

"Brother, I want to hear a story!" Fang Ling rushed over like a little swallow.

"I want to hear it too..." Nannan whispered softly.

"Uh……"

Fang Rui raised his forehead.

"Journey to the West" is finished, and we are already talking about "Fengshen Bang". After that, should we talk about "Dream of Red Mansions"?I'm afraid it's not about cultivating two Xiaolin Daiyu!

That is to say, the story should be told, or it must be told.

"Don't worry, let's talk about..."

Fang Rui stretched and sat down on the wicker chair.

The two little girls quickly went to move the stools, and sat down on one left and one on the right, as if they were guarding the Dharma on the left and right.

"By the way, Jiang Ziya went down the mountain..."

Fang Rui squinted his eyes and spoke softly, enjoying the tranquility, comfort and comfort, and he liked it from the bottom of his heart.

He will not be like the protagonists in those novels in his previous life. The higher the realm, the more eager he is to make troubles, always wandering on the edge of the knife... There are many crises, one trouble after another, and he has a peaceful life in two days...

Why bother? !

"I have never improved my strength to hit or kill anyone, but more to protect myself... People don't mess with me, and I don't bother to mess with them..."

'In other words, such a stable day, how wonderful! '

Fang Rui sighed in his heart.

Perhaps in the distant future, he will become the Immortal Venerable and the Lord of the Worlds, but what does it have to do with him now? !

There is a scenery of a journey, and in many cases, the final result is not a big surprise, but the process, which is most worthy of nostalgia.

Just like falling in love, the most charming thing is not hitting the home run, but: that period of ambiguity...

……

Whoa!
Under the bright sun outside the door, the broken light of one tree after another flickered, and the wind passing through the hall seemed to slow down at this moment, calm and calm.

The turbulent tide of the times and the great river of time, in this small courtyard, branched out a small tributary, like a mountain stream, ding dong ding dong, trickling.

……

Tell stories to the two little girls, occasionally find opportunities to make out with the third lady, eat, drink and sleep, trivial things...

Two days passed in such a hurry.

During these two days.

Fang Rui and Jiang Ping'an were both paying attention to Fang Baicao's information, but there was still no news.

outside.

The Taiping bandits began to sort out Changshan City and investigate the evil deeds. A few days ago, many local hooligans who did evil things were caught, killed, and publicly executed...

The big households in the city already have dirty buttocks. Under the open and unannounced visits, they caught every one of them and ransacked their homes...

Originally, this matter was not so easy.

However, there was one of the top two big families in the city—the Xia family, a young man who had completely surrendered to the Taiping bandits in the Xia family. Under the backstabs, these big families fell one after another.

I haven't heard of the Lin family, but in this kind of atmosphere, it must be uncomfortable.

If we say that in the past, it was the calamity of ordinary people, then, now, it is the calamity of big families!
This 'tribulation' was only aimed at the big households and the upper class. Those former masters, on the contrary, were ordinary people, so they didn't feel much...

If I had to say something, it would be: Seeing the 'gentlemen' being unlucky, clapping their hands and cheering, sooner or later there will be the topic of eating melons, and I am overwhelmed.

Fang Rui's family...

To be honest, he is actually a 'freak' - secretly, he has strength far beyond ordinary people, but on the surface, he has always been a member of the common people.

Naturally, the Fang family was not affected at all, and nothing happened.

And when these big families were stolen, with money and food, in addition to rewards for their merits, the Taiping bandits also gave some of it to benefit the people.

such as:

Abolition of various exorbitant taxes;

Establish multiple relief points and distribute gruel;

For ordinary people, food is distributed—although it is basically coarse wheat bran;

Start conscription, and give a settling allowance to those who join the army, and then, there is still some money to receive every month;
……

In full swing.

In the city, it quickly settled down and restored order.

The order is stable, the hearts of the people are settled, and the entire Changshan City, like a bud that has survived the severe winter and broke through the ground, is gradually glowing with new vitality.

……

Noon today.

Fang's lunch: a large bowl of fried bean sprouts, a pot of boiled eggs, a pot of stick noodle buns, and stick noodle porridge.

The fragrance of five grains, along with the steaming heat, permeates the entire small room.

"Mother, third sister, Ling'er, Nannan... come, eat eggs."

As the head of the family, Fang Rui took care of them and brought food for everyone.

The atmosphere is warm and cozy.

……

After dinner.

Fang Xueshi and San Niangzi wash the dishes; Fang Ling and Nannan, two little girls, one wipes the table and the other sweeps the floor.

Fang Rui sat on the wicker chair, rubbing his belly, feeling a little distressed.

Today, the city has basically returned to peace, but the basic food is still good, and meat, eggs, etc. are in short supply, but it is difficult to find them on the market.

black market?

The Lin family couldn't take care of themselves. The black market hadn't opened since it was closed a few days ago.

"Nowadays, my eating utensils have changed from a large bowl to a super bowl, and then to a basin... But the nutrition I get from the food is still not enough..."

"Ten days and a half months won't affect it, but it can last for a long time..."

For a fifth-rank warrior, if he abused his body like Fang Rui, he would be affected for three to five days, not to mention ten and a half months, and his combat power would be greatly reduced.

That's why he's a bit special!
"Every time I make a breakthrough, how many catastrophe points I need is actually based on my physical condition... Not only do I need to complete the breakthrough, but I also need to store a part of it in my body to make up for my congenital weakness..."

To use an analogy, Fang Rui's congenitally weak body is like a leaky water tank. Only when [-]% of the water is leaked will it affect his normal life.

Every time martial arts break through, some leaks in the water tank will be repaired and water will be added to the water tank.

Because his breakthrough speed is too fast, the water injection is much faster than the water leakage, and he refills the water tank every time before [-] to [-]% is consumed.

This does not affect normal life at all.

"Even, because my body is deficient and my organs are instinctively retained, every time I break through, the body's 'water' is not [-]%, but [-]%, [-]%, in a state of super overflow!"

In other words: after each breakthrough, Fang Rui stored a large amount of vitality in his body.

This is also the reason why the lack of nutrition in terms of food and medicinal diet, compared to his state, is extremely simple, but it can maintain the state and ensure the reason for the combat power.

"Oh, by the way, because the body is in an overflowing state, it also has a great impact on some unspeakable aspects..."

Specifically: high sensitivity, multiplied refreshment, and strong recovery.

Just like now: Seven times a night, Fang Rui is not a dream at all, but the third lady can't bear it...

"Cough cough!"

Fang Rui shook his head and withdrew his thoughts: "Depleting the vitality stored in the body is not a long-term solution, we have to find a way..."

Through Jiang Ping'an's channel, you can buy some urgent supplies, but not many.

In fact, for a fifth-rank martial artist like him, ordinary food is no longer helpful, and he must eat medicinal food.

"It's true that I have stored a batch of medicinal materials, but those medicinal materials are not old enough. Even if they are made into a medicinal diet, they will be so-so, better than nothing..."

"It's best to use an old medicine that is more than 50 years old, or even a hundred-year-old medicine!"

Being poor in culture and rich in martial arts is not just talking.Practicing martial arts is really a golden cave, a bottomless pit!

As far as this is concerned, Fang Rui still needs to increase his luck point. Breaking through the realm is not an external requirement. What is needed is to maintain the realm after breaking through.

It is conceivable how much resources are needed for other people to practice martial arts and rely on their own breakthroughs...

'I'm afraid the Taiping Bandits have done this, in a disguised form to force the idle warriors in the city to join in! '

Fang Rui vaguely understood.

In fact, he is not helpless...

Trees move to death, people move to life.I can't afford to offend you, and you can't leave? !

The caravan leaving Changshan County already had news. If it wasn't for Fang Baicao, Fang Rui would have left with Fang Xueshi, Fang Ling, San Niangzi, and Nannan.

In addition to material reasons, more importantly...

"Don't look at Changshan City now that it's settled down, but the Dayu court hasn't finished yet. After the reaction, the government soldiers and even the state soldiers are dispatched to start a tug-of-war with the Taiping bandits..."

This catastrophe of the common people has just come to an end, but it is far from over!
"If it's just me, I'm naturally not afraid. I can intervene in it, hide behind the scenes, and steal my luck... But, there are also mother, Ling'er, third sister, and baby girl..."

"Forget it, the details of this world today are like looking at flowers through fog, vague and unreal... If you make a hasty move, you will easily break yourself!"

"I live forever, so I don't need to be in a hurry... When my father comes back, I'd better take them with me and get out of this quagmire as soon as possible!"

Fang Rui made up his mind.

……

It was noon.

Outside the window, the light and shadow are mottled and shadowy.

Fang Rui thought about himself, walked to the window, and was about to stretch.

Suddenly, I saw a long-lost acquaintance.

……

"Uncle Zaohuai, Mrs. Xianglin, and Ahuai... have returned safely?!"

Fang Rui looked out the window at the three faces full of tired and vicissitudes, and his heart moved: "Yes, I guessed that they were captured by the rebels when they left the city, and drove the ants to attack the city... But it was just a guess, not Absolutely, among these neighbors, there should be fish that slipped through the net and escaped unharmed...'

"Uncle Zaohuai! Sister Xianglin! Ah Huai!"

Fang Rui went out and greeted them one by one, with a cheerful tone: "You guys are back from outside the city, are you okay?!"

After the catastrophe, the feeling of reuniting with old friends can't be described without personal experience.

"Brother Rui?!"

Uncle Zaohuai's voice was also full of excitement: "Yes, I'm back, my family is fine. It's fate, oh, thanks to you, Brother Rui...At the beginning, under your reminder, my family They were the first ones to leave the city... the ones behind, such as the Fuquan family and the Baishi family... I heard that they were all captured by the rebels..."

"Why, sister-in-law Cai Gen, Er Dan and the others, didn't they come back after the city was broken?"

"No."

Fang Rui smiled wryly and shook his head.

He does know: Those captured by the peace bandits, males, young and old, were all driven to attack the city... Female relatives, needless to say...

After the city was broken, those people had already been exhausted... But even if the rest were left, I didn't hear that anyone came back, so the result can be imagined.

——After all, those people who harbor hatred towards the Taiping Bandits are all unstable factors.

"Then...it's probably gone." Uncle Zao Huai naturally thought of this.

"Yes!"

Fang Rui couldn't help but sigh.

Mrs. Cai Gen's family had some grievances with his family: when they borrowed food, they spoke for Song Dashan's family, but that was a trivial matter.

It is also a feeling to confirm the news of their misfortune now.

"Let's not talk about this. Come back, come back! Uncle Zaohuai, wait..."

Fang Rui went back to the house and took ten catties of wheat bran, and stuffed it: "Uncle Zaohuai, take it, it's still the same sentence, just borrow it..."

The reunion of old friends, plus the love of Zaohuai's family for speaking for his family in the past, it is worth helping.

As for his family's food?
There is really no shortage.

Fang's family already had hundreds of catties of wheat bran in storage, but they didn't eat it there, and with the relief food distributed by the peace thieves, there were even more...

……

evening.

The Tiger Gang has come to inform the news: Starting today, if there is no one in the family who joins the army, the relief food distributed by the rebel army will be halved...

Originally, conscription by the peace bandits was not compulsory, but now, it is equivalent to compulsory in disguise.

This didn't really affect the Fang's family - Fang Baicao was considered an army member, and the relief food distributed by the Taiping Bandits to the Fang's family was still full.

Even without this relief food, it would be nothing to the Fang family.

In the cellar in the backyard, Fang Rui had stockpiled a lot of food. In addition to six or seven hundred catties of wheat bran, there were also: three to four hundred catties of sorghum noodles and one hundred catties of cornmeal, which together amounted to a thousand catties.

Of course, this is just the Fang family, and it has a great influence on the many remaining neighbors in Liushu Hutong, making them sigh for a while.

"How can there be a boy in my family? The relief food has been halved, it's a sad day!"

"My family is fine, the eldest child is in the rebel army..."

"I thought I was going to collect a fee...it's fine, it's fine if it's not!"

"You don't know about that. How can the Tiger Gang care about us poor people? In the past two days, they helped the rebel army raid the big families, and they have eaten so much food..."

"That's right, these gangs of the Tiger Gang are backed by the Xia family, and the Xia family is dedicated to the city's rebel army... No, even the members of these gangs have been arrogant for the past two days, walking like crabs..."

……

"Tiger Gang?!"

Standing in front of the window, Fang Rui narrowed his eyes slightly as he listened to the discussions outside, "It seems that there is a source of great medicine for my distress!"

"Tiger Gang, after eating my family's savings for so many years, it's time to spit out the principal and interest! Tonight..." He murmured, and the voice behind him gradually became inaudible.

At that time, the last afterglow of the setting sun fell, dyeing half of Changshan City in the color of blood.

……

　5400 words, equivalent to 2700 in two chapters, really a lot...

　　Also, you guys are too good, if you don't have a little bit of defense, you will surely break through ten thousand... Although this chapter is published, it will fall again...

　　I owe 6 1/2 a 4000-word chapter, I...

　　Thank you again, everyone, bow, and go to code immediately after dinner.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)