Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 4 Morning Matters
Chen Qingsi was originally feeling a little impetuous, but she suddenly came to this strange yet familiar era, and had to face inexplicable murders. No one around her could trust her, and she was like a taut bowstring, not daring to relax at all.But looking back at Chen Qingsi's life in my mind, I suddenly felt happy.

so inspiring...

The ancestors of the Chen family escaped from the war in the late Sui Dynasty and fled to Tongguan Village. They had no other relatives. Chen Qingsi lost her mother at the age of seven and her father at the age of 11. She grew up with the help of the people in the village, especially the village chief Peng Qi who helped a lot. .

Because the Chen family's ancestors were from a scholarly family, Chen Qingsi has always prided herself on being a scholar.It's just that he had an unfortunate fate. To make a living, he worked as a day laborer and a farmer. He went up to the mountains to cut firewood, and went down to the river to catch fish. He also developed hunting skills. In order to fill his stomach, he even served as a soldier in the government during his spare time.But even so, Chen Qingsi still did not give up her studies and studied hard at her desk whenever she had free time.

At first, he thought that Chen Qingsi was a pervert, carrying "Uncle Liu Huang" in his arms for entertainment. Now he realized that it was his habit to carry books in his arms, so that he could read them for a while while resting. As for why it was "Uncle Liu Huang", it was because of pure love. Little virgins don't understand the affairs between men and women, and are afraid of making a fool of themselves during the wedding, so they study and study in advance.

The ancients were very conservative in this regard. A country orphan like Chen Qingsi, without the guidance of "Uncle Liu Huang", really didn't understand all the details.

Recalling Chen Qingsi's life in memory, Chen Qingsi at this moment also feels like seeing himself when he was young.

The same poor background, the same hard work and perseverance, and the same disbelief in evil.

It's just that I am happier than him, at least my parents are still alive, and the world I live in is far better than this.

Chen Qingsi, who has not been severely beaten by society, despite the ups and downs in life, is full of positivity and optimism, a brave and fearless spirit, and a longing for a better future.

A smile appeared on her face, and Chen Qingsi whispered to herself: "I don't know if I can go back. If not, let's break into... this world together!"

Be confident, proud, refuse to admit defeat, and do not believe in evil.

"First we have to get over the current difficulties."

Chen Qingsi carefully analyzed the current situation and thought about ways to break it.

Time passed bit by bit until the rooster crowed, accompanied by the sound of dogs barking, marking the beginning of a new day in the small village.

Chen Qingsi opened the door to the guest room and limped out of the house.

There was a couple in the compound. One was feeding chickens, and the other was about to go out with a hoe and a sickle at his waist.

The couple are Mr. Peng Qi's youngest son and daughter-in-law. Mr. Peng Qi has six sons and three daughters. The daughters are all married, and the sons have also started families and started businesses. They have left the village. Only the youngest and most honest son Peng Zhu stays in the village to serve his father. .

Chen Qingsi was about to call out.

Both the couple heard the noise.

Mrs. Peng said: "Qingba, why don't you lie down well?" Then she threw the pot containing the leaf worms into the chickens and hurriedly moved a wooden stake for Chen Qingsi to sit on.

Peng Zhu also put down his hoe and came over to help.

"Uncle Peng, Aunt Peng!"

Chen Qingsi shouted.

Aunt Peng didn't answer, but said to herself: "What's going on? Your aunt was scared to death yesterday. She was covered in blood...what happened? Damn those thieves who bully us poor people." .”

Chen Qingsi felt a little warm in her heart as she listened to Aunt Peng talking non-stop.

Peng Zhu pushed and said, "Okay, Xiao Chen was unconscious for a long time yesterday and didn't eat anything. Go get some food."

"Yes, yes, look at my memory!" Aunt Peng stopped and went to the kitchen.

Peng Zhu said: "It's been a hundred days since your muscles and bones were broken. Doctor Zhang reattached your leg yesterday. You need to have a good rest. How about uncle helping you into the house?"

Chen Qingsi shook his head and said: "I have been lying down all day, and my back is sore and I have to come out and sit down. Uncle Peng, don't worry about me, you are busy with your business..." He looked at the main room and asked, "Where is the elder? Why don’t you see him?”

Peng Zhu's honest face showed a trace of worry and said: "Last night when my father saw you were seriously injured, he got really angry and drove out angrily. He should have gone to the county to find the magistrate, but he has not returned yet."

"You should rest first! My uncle took advantage of the sun to go to the vegetable garden and get some pigweed." Chen Qingsi watched Uncle Peng leave, analyzing the information in his mind.

"Uncle!"

A cry woke up Chen Qingsi, a five-year-old child running happily with braids.

The child is Peng Zhu's son. He calls Xiaodouzi very sensible and always asks about his health.

Chen Qingsi touched the child's head, indicating that he was fine, and said casually: "The elder is not here today, so I will teach you how to read."

Xiaodouzi happily ran back to the house to get a book and a pony out.

The book "Essential Instructions for Enlightenment" was the most common enlightenment reading material during this period.

Chen Qingsi has a solid foundation in literature and is very good at teaching children to read.

Soon the sonorous and powerful sound of reading from one large and one small person could be heard in the courtyard.

"Okay, let's drink porridge first and take a rest."

Aunt Peng was carrying a large dinner plate with two large bowls of porridge, two large pancakes and a small plate of pickles.

Upon seeing this, Chen Qingsi immediately came forward and said, "Aunt Peng, let me help you..."

He was lame, but his movements were very nimble. He picked up two bowls of porridge first, turned his back, and handed one of the bowls to Xiaodouzi.

Aunt Peng smiled and handed the two pancakes to the two of them respectively.

Chen Qingsi said politely: "Thank you, Auntie!" Seeing that Xiaodouzi was already drinking porridge and nibbling pancakes, he naturally broke half of the cakes in his book and put them in the porridge bowl in Xiaodouzi's hand. , smiled and said: "Eat more."

Xiaodouzi raised his head and smiled sweetly.

Aunt Peng said hurriedly: "Oh, what are you doing?"

Chen Qingsi smiled and said: "Little Douzi is growing, eat more."

He glanced at the little beans he was devouring, took a bite of the pancake in his hand, and said, "It tastes so good!"

In fact, the porridge was very thin, still corn, and the bread was also very coarse, and the taste was completely incomparable with later generations.

But Chen Qingsi had suffered a lot and was indeed hungry, so she swallowed it with relish.

"Brother Xiao Chen! He's eating!"

There was a sudden call from outside the hospital, and a sturdy middle-aged man walked in with a knife at his waist.

The person who came was Kuang Zheng, the only police officer in the small village. He also went up the mountain to investigate the murder case, found Chen Qingsi unconscious at the foot of the hillside, and carried him back.

Chen Qingsi wiped her mouth, stepped forward quickly, pulled Kuang Zheng, and said, "Brother Kuang, you saved my life, and I haven't even thanked you yet."

Kuang Zheng hurriedly stepped forward to support the limping Chen Qingsi, and said: "Brother Chen is too out of touch. We are all fellow villagers, and that is how it should be. Besides, you also helped me write letters... Well, what's wrong with you?" If you're hurt, sit down and talk. I'm here on official business and want to ask you a few questions."

Chen Qingsi nodded, but raised her hand to ask Kuang Zheng to ask later, looked at Xiaodouzi who was looking at the two of them curiously, and said: "Aunt Peng, please take Xiaodouzi into the house, he is still young and not suitable to listen. "

Aunt Peng was a bit gossipy, so when she heard this, she quickly said, "Yes, yes, yes," she pulled Xiaodouzi and walked towards the house, only looking back from time to time, as if she wanted to hear it.

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