Xiao Fang suspected that Ji Yunqi did it on purpose.

Originally, this article was just turned over, but someone re-read it again. Although it was a serious apology, it made him explode in embarrassment.

Counting it in detail, in his life, except for the first kiss on the day of graduation, the other pitiful few kisses were all in Ji Yunqi's hands.

He could even recall the touch and tenderness of those two thin lips with his eyes closed, so much so that when Ji Yunqi was talking to him now, he couldn't avoid being somewhat distracted.

If there were not so many accidents, wouldn't they have such an intimate opportunity at all?

He didn't have the nerve to respond to the apology, so he could only vaguely pretend that he didn't hear it. Fortunately, Qin Huai quickly called them to set off, so he interrupted.

The road ahead is even more difficult. It's not just a problem of slippery river banks, some places even have to dive into the water.

Now he finally understands why Qin Huai and Ji Yunqi, who are as meticulous as Qin Huai and Ji Yunqi, didn't even mention bringing clothes to change.

Under the dark and gloomy water, he was being led forward, and there was always warmth, and the strong pulse beat through the clasped palms, which made Xiao Fang's ears buzzing.

It turned out to be the case, he thought, his mother was right, the feeling of liking someone cannot be concealed.

The water flowed all the way down, and the underwater undercurrent was surging. It was inconvenient for them to move forward in the water all the time, and they spent more time walking slowly on the shore.

There are many forks along the way, and thanks to Qin Huai who has explored the road many times before, he has clearly marked each fork.

Xiao Fang's score for this person in his heart was much higher. If Ji Yunqi gave people the impression that he was reliable and reliable, then Qin Huai's work was comprehensive and exquisite.

Prime Minister Yu's vision was indeed sophisticated. Compared with Fan Shengyu's coldness and inhumanity, Qin Huai was obviously more suitable to be in the court.

But soon he didn't want to think about it so much.

The rapids were raging, and when they went ashore again, they found that they had lost another companion, and they didn't know which undercurrent they were engulfed in.

Traveling in the dark, like taking away all the senses except the cold, only fatigue and tiredness swept over, and the rest of the people didn't even have the energy and time to cry for it.

Qin Huai stopped Ji Yunqi, who was about to go into the water to look for it, and even the other three people in Heye Mountain didn't make any comments about this blockage.

The missing people are in bad luck. They have exhausted a lot of energy and can no longer make unnecessary sacrifices.According to Qin Huai's judgment, it would take about three days to get to the exit. Considering the number of them, it might take about four days to arrive.

Eating and sleeping were irregular, and Xiao Fang didn't remember how long he had been walking, but he only knew that this was the third time he took out food from his sleeve.

This only method of timing not only became the last support of everyone, but also cheered up Qin Huai, urging everyone to hurry.

Sure enough, they had traveled more than half the way.

Not long after continuing on, the low and cramped river suddenly opened up, and the cave that was rubbing its head suddenly rose up, extending to the distance where the light of the flashlight began to diverge. It was hazy and the high arched dome could not be seen clearly.

Someone couldn't help but "wow", and a very light exclamation echoed in the empty cave.

Qin Huai took out the torch that had been extinguished before, lit it with the lighter sealed in the tarpaulin, and found a stacked stone with ease, and inserted it into it.

The oppression of darkness finally dissipated, and the ground was so dry that it made people weep. Sure enough, as Qin Huai said before, after walking here, there was finally a place where he could rest steadily.

Xiao Fang didn't have time to care about his image any more, he lay sprawled on the ground, watching the dim yellow shadows being projected unsteadily on the jagged rocks, the scattered bones of his body finally regained consciousness bit by bit.

In his upside-down gaze, Qin Huai didn't rest immediately, and pulled Ji Yunqi to the side of the mountain wall. He didn't know what he touched, and Ji Yunqi was obviously surprised.

The two chatted in whispers for a while, Xiao Fang saw Ji Yunqi's surprise eyes turned to him, as if he wanted to say something to him, he became curious for a moment, turned over quickly, and ran to that side.

Qin Huai and Ji Yunqi made room for him.

But there was just a patch of uneven rocks, nothing special about it. Just as he was wondering, he saw Qin Huai playing with the lighter in his hand and sticking it on.

With a very light snap, the end of the lighter was sucked into the rock wall.

Xiao Fang immediately realized: "It's magnetite!"

It is magnetite with higher iron content than hematite.

"Magnetite?" Qin Huai raised his eyebrows, thinking that this word is more appropriate than magnetite, and was surprised that Xiao Fang also understood this: "It's a good name, this is what I said before, a gift for Yunqi a gift."

Ji Yunqi propped one hand on the rock wall, and a trace of excitement appeared on his calm and tired face.

"Qin Huai, is that why you walked this underground river?"

"What do you think?" Qin Huai couldn't hide his pride on his face: "When I came here, the people accompanying me complained about the strange smell in the water. I searched for it for more than two years and led people to dig many places , Only then did I realize that this thing is actually so deep, and it took another year to find out the way and make sure that this iron mine is not shallow."

Holding his hand on the rock wall, Xiao Fang walked half a circle along the huge cave, occasionally there were places where rust and iron peeled off, and subtle flashes of metal could be faintly seen.

It was the first time I saw the iron mine right in front of me, and it would be a lie to say that I was not shocked.

He finally understood why Qin Huai became a bandit here, and also understood Ji Yunqi's excitement.

Such a rich iron mine is enough to arm a powerful army. If it is used properly, it is enough to make up for the lack of supplies due to the profligacy of the queen mother and the little emperor over the years.

In terms of food, road construction, and military industry, they all went hand in hand, and perhaps everything was progressing faster than he expected.

"Yun Qi, let me see what you can thank me this time."

When he came back after half a circle, Qin Huai was proudly asking for credit. Before Ji Yunqi could say anything, Qin Huai asked and answered by himself.

"Three cities in Kuanzhou, okay?"

The air froze as if frozen, and Ji Yunqi slightly clenched his hands on the mountain wall, lowering his eyes in silence—this place was something he couldn't get around.

"Okay!" Xiao Fang's voice cut in, reminding him to accept this thank you gift, and seeing both of them looked up, he replied more definitely: "The three cities of Kuanzhou! We will take back the three cities of Kuanzhou sooner or later! As your thank you!"

His voice echoed in the cave, and even the three people who were lying on the ground limply got up and looked at each other.

"General Ji," someone asked hesitantly but hopefully: "Are you going to fight? Are you going to take back the three cities of Kuanzhou?"

Seeing Ji Yunqi's eyebrows flashing in the flames, Xiao Fang was speechless for a while, and Xiao Fang didn't dare to think about how heavy the word "Qizhou" was to him, let alone how much grievance he had swallowed these years. .

"Not in a hurry," Xiao Fang suppressed the anger and heartache that was rolling in his heart, and answered this question for him: "Take your time, first build the weapons, plant the rice, and repair the roads, and after that, go and take our territory." return!"

Qin Huai turned sideways, covered his face in the shadow of the fire, and called out softly, "Yun Qi."

Ji Yunqi raised his eyes, and his gaze was fixed on Xiao Fang for a long time. The door that was tightly sealed in the past was pried open just like this.

Pain gurgled out from inside, and my heart was empty, and those spirits that had been suppressed for a long time since they were teenagers escaped from the corner.

"Yes." He only looked at Xiao Fang, and nodded slowly but surely: "When everything gets better, let's go and get the three cities of Cuizhou back."

It was very quiet in the cave, at first only the reverberation of his steady voice echoed, and gradually, a low, suppressed sob was mixed in.

The other two patted their shoulders and helped the companion who couldn't help crying to the side.

Qin Huai softly explained to the two: "His elder brother..."

Ji Yunqi nodded: "I remember, there was a centurion who could sing very well, and he looked very similar to him."

Only in the end, a long arrow pierced through the throat that could make a bright sound, and the young centurion couldn't close his eyes until he was encoffined.

Xiao Fang's eyes followed him to get up, saw him half-kneeling, bowed his head and didn't know what he said to that person, the three of them immediately cheered up, even the one who was crying bitterly just now jumped up, but Ji Yunqi Pressing his hands on his shoulders, he burst into laughter in a few words.

"My lord," these days, this is the first time Qin Huai took the initiative to talk to Xiao Fang: "Three Cities of Xiezhou, you...remember?"

Xiao Fang stared at Ji Yunqi blankly, not even paying attention to the teasing in Qin Huai's words, just looking at Ji Yunqi.

——Ji Yunqi remembers those loyal bones who are bloody and will be the mainstay in the eyes of others who will always be tall and straight, but who would know how Ji Yunqi's heart will be devoured.

"Qin Huai, did Yun Qi..." He was silent for a moment, then gritted his teeth and asked, "Did Yun Qi..."

"Crying? Who knows."

Qin Huai helped Xiao Fang say the unspeakable words, then shrugged his shoulders and smiled: "That Yun Qi, you can still see the red eyes occasionally, I want to see him cry, in the next life. He didn't talk much at that time. Yes, I only know how to practice soldiers and guns every day."

Seeing that Xiao Fang didn't speak, he sighed: "Zuzhou is not only his heart disease, but also a thorn in the hearts of countless people. You can have this determination, Young Master, Qin Huai first thank you for him."

Seeing that Qin Huai was about to bow down and bow down, Xiao Fang hurriedly supported him - this bow, he deserved it.

"Thank you so much, it won't be too late when we get it back to Kuanzhou. Qin Huai, after returning to Beijing, I have something to do for you."

"The young master ordered."

"The blessing tower that the Queen Mother built before used a lot of iron. When the time is right, you find someone to break the blessing tower, or make it into agricultural equipment, or make it into armor. You must make the best use of it."

Qin Huai looked at Xiao Fang in surprise.

Although they were already in a state of distress after traveling all the way, he still smiled, and the corners of his eyes and brows curled up with a wanton and arrogant look.

He straightened his clothes, cupped his hands and bowed deeply, and replied softly: "I would like to obey the imperial decree."

With this piece of iron ore, although the air was filled with the smell of rust, everyone slept very soundly this time.

When he opened his eyes again, there was still only the flickering fire in front of his eyes, and several people were still breathing heavily and evenly in his ears, and the clothes on his body were still sticky and slippery, but his spirit finally improved a lot.

Xiao Fang moved lightly, and his fingers touched the person next to him. Their hands were very close, but the other party still kept a thin line of separation.

It's almost ritual.

He was afraid of waking him up, so after the touch, he left immediately and didn't dare to move again, but he didn't expect that hand to see him not moving for a while, and spread his little finger very lightly, sweeping across him like a feather.

For some reason, Xiao Fang felt like a liqueur chocolate wrapped in a crispy skin, rolled in honey again, the inside softened into a puddle of water, and the outside was golden and sweet.

It seems that this place is no longer a dark cave, but in the classroom, on the surface, the tablemate is calm, and secretly conveys sweet snacks and hazy love in private.

Knowing that the other party was not asleep, he stretched out his index finger and wrote two words stroke by stroke on the palm of his hand.

Xiezhou.

Ji Yunqi lay on his back, pursed his lips slightly and looked at the pitch-black dome, walked slowly with his fingers, and tapped on Xiao Fang's palm.

There was no dodging.

He gently squeezed it together, grabbed the hand, and squeezed his thumb twice.

Xiezhou.

This is their promise and their agreement.

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