Gusu snow

Jiangxia County is really big, and the group of people walked for eight or nine days before finally reaching the junction with the Xianghe River. At this time, they were relying on Zhu Jiang to earn a little bit, and relying on Yun Shen's calligraphy and painting to exchange points. While spending money and saving money, the money left in the end is still not much.

Qianqiu, the only one who didn't do anything, felt very worthless, but he didn't know what to do, so he had no choice but to run over and earn a little money with Zhu Jiang.

But in fact, the ten-day odds the two of them earn are not as quick as Yun Shen's calligraphy and painting.

Another big event happened on the way—the news from the capital city of Gusu——Qi Beisheng and Yunxiu had gotten married.

Qianqiu and Zhu Jiang were shocked when they heard the news, only Yun Shen frowned lightly.

It was agreed to get married three months later, but it was two full months earlier—it must be something that happened in the previous dynasty that forced them to get married early to consolidate their power.

Yun Shen didn't intend to tell Qianqiu and Zhu Jiang what he thought, because there was nothing they could do about it.

At that time, both of them will be entangled in this matter or make a long speech. Second, the main thing they face should be to cross the Xianghe River and Mengbao, and reach Mijiang smoothly.

When they reached the Xianghe River, they faced another situation—abandoning their cars and crossing the river.

Fortunately, none of them were reluctant men. They abandoned the car as soon as they said it, and a few of them exchanged a large sum of money for the carriage that had accompanied them for a month.

Zhu Jiang managed to get a map of the Xianghe River.Yun Shen looked at it, and it was fine to go directly by water from Jiangxia to Xianghe River.

But when they reached the Xianghe River, they had two options to go to Mengbao, one was to go by water and the other was to climb over a mountain.Then Qianqiu and Zhu Jiang, who were not surprised, both chose the waterway.

The waterway is indeed slow, but fortunately the scenery is not bad. After drifting on the river for three days to reach the Xianghe River, I officially entered a remote mountainous area from a prosperous area.

There is really nothing to say about the scenery and humanities of the Xianghe River, but what is quite surprising is that the Xianghe River is too poor. Half of the farmland is full of elderly people. After asking, I found out that it is because there is not enough money and food. Taxation, so that young and middle-aged people are forced to join the army.

This is the reform of the New Deal, which is not obvious in the surplus counties, but it is undoubtedly a huge disaster in such a small place.

What's even more strange is that there are still several completely closed houses in Xianghe County, and I don't know if there are people living there.

In short, whenever someone passed by, they would immediately avoid those rooms and speed up to pass by.Qian Qiu curiously wanted to approach, but was stopped by the old man with fierce eyes.

Yun Shen didn't know what it was, and only said that it might be the local custom.

However, now is not the time to care about such things, anyway, it would be mediocre to care about.Qianqiu boarded the boat with heavy steps, and rushed to the next location—Meng Bao without stopping.

It is still a waterway, but the charging price is twice as high as before.Even though he was very unwilling, and after shopping around, Zhu Jiang could only reluctantly hand over the money. Qianqiu saw that his hands were shaking obviously, and looked at his expression, not to mention how reluctant and painful he was.

It took five days to get from Xianghe River to Mengbao.And the closer he got to Meng Bao Qianqiu, he felt the coolness on his body for no reason. At this time, he had already changed into winter fur clothes, in this hot day that should have been July.

And I don't want to talk about Meng Bao Qianqiu. As soon as I arrived in Zhujiang, I ran to find the inn without stopping, but I couldn't find it after searching around.Almost no one thought of coming here in this kind of place, how could there be an inn?

In desperation, Zhu Jiang could only turn to the local people for help.The local people are very wary of outsiders, and after asking around, no one is willing to let them stay overnight.

Seeing that it was getting late, Zhu Jiang was in a panic. Fortunately, he finally met a young man who was the same age as them and was willing to let them stay for one night.

The young man was a scholar studying hard in a poor window, and he himself was very poor, but he was extremely enthusiastic.

Not only did he give Yunshen and Qianqiu the slightly better bed where he slept, but he also drew a map of Menggu and Mijiang counties for them.Yun Shen narrowed his eyes slightly and raised his eyebrows lightly: "Master, have you been to Mijiang?"

When the young man heard Yun Shen calling him Young Master, he waved his hands in surprise, and said embarrassingly, "Young Master, please don't call me that! My name is Chen Shuo, and I haven't chosen the name yet."

His face was flushed, and he scratched his head: "I have been to Mijiang a few times, and I am familiar with those who come and go. But now it has been a few years since I went there again. I don't know if there is any change in it."

Yun Shen said, "Are you able to draw a map after only visiting a few times?"

Chen Shuo nodded.

Qian Qiu and Zhu Jiang looked at each other, and they both saw surprise in each other's eyes.

You must know that in the folk, it is even more difficult to find a map of where and where, but Chen Shuo can draw a rough map just by visiting it once or twice. It has to be said that his memory and observation skills are amazing.

Yun Shen obviously realized this faster than them, and nodded lightly: "My name is Han Zhi."

Chen Shuo was stunned: "What?"

Qian Qiu and Zhu Jiang also suspected that they heard it wrong, and stared at Yun Shen in disbelief: "Yun Shen, you you you..."

Qianqiu looked at Chen Shuo's subtle changes in expression - from stupefied to unbelievable to dubiously excited: "My lord, you, you just said your words..."

Well, I can't even speak fluently.

Yun Shen raised his eyes and said with a gentle smile, "My surname is Yun, my single name is Shen, and my name is Hanzhi."

Chen Shuo immediately let out a low growl of unknown meaning, and he almost fainted from excitement.Qian Qiu looked at him worriedly, and sure enough, he saw Chen Shuo's expression of excitement and admiration.

Qianqiu quickly figured out why Yun Shen suddenly said his own words, and at the same time sighed in his heart, Yun Hanzhi is indeed known to everyone in the world, even to such a small place as Meng Bao.

After learning that Yun Shen was Yun Hanzhi, Chen Shuo not only did not rush forward, but looked at Yun Shen more respectfully, even breathing became more cautious, and he did not dare to say too much, for fear of disturbing him accidentally. became the idol of their scholars.

Seeing this, Yun Shen smiled and said, "Look at the letter on your table. With your usual efforts, if you can take part in the imperial examination one day, you will be able to pass the imperial examination just around the corner. People, walk on the right path, and only then can you get what you want.”

Chen Shuo was grateful for his advice.Yun Shen said again: "Actually, depending on your ability to draw maps, you can also get a small official position in the court."

Chen Shuo hesitated, "Drawing a map...is it considered a skill?"

Yun Shen nodded, and briefly explained the reason.

Chen Shuo said embarrassingly, "It seems that I am really short-sighted, and I don't even know this bit of common sense."

Immediately, his eyes became firm, and he bowed to Yun Shen and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Yun, Chen Shuo will definitely follow your words, study hard, make friends with like-minded people, walk on the right path, and never let you down. a lesson from him!"

"Learning is when you are not with me..." Yun Shenqian said, "You don't have to do anything for someone, but follow your heart. Therefore, before learning, you should correct people's hearts. It's not difficult."

Chen Shuo silently comprehended and deeply remembered Yun Shen's words, and bowed deeply again: "Chen Shuo is taught."

Yun Shen nodded and said no more.Chen Shuo said: "Young Master Yun, it's getting late at this time, so Chen Shuo won't bother you guys to rest. The house is simple, please don't dislike Mr. Yun and the two of you."

Qian Qiu smiled at him: "I don't dislike it, thank you."

Even when I arrived in Mengbao, there was no bathtub to take a bath.Yun Shen and Qian Qiu just casually drenched themselves and went to bed, while Zhu Jiang went to Chen Shuo's other room and slept with Chen Shuo.

But when Zhu Jiang ran over, he saw Chen Shuo reading under the lamp, and he wondered in his heart that this kid wouldn't be able to read it all night.

Then he tossed and turned until midnight, Zhu Jiang couldn't bear this kind of bed, he opened his eyes in a daze, and actually saw that Chen Shuo was still reading, and he didn't even move his posture.

God, what an inspiration this is!

Zhu Jiang propped himself up and called, "Master Chen? Master Chen?"

Chen Shuo seemed to have never heard of it, and was still sitting at the table.

Zhu Jiang was horrified at once - it's impossible...to die, right?

bah bah bah! !

His heart was beating fast, he didn't dare to breathe, he got up, walked behind Chen Shuo, and tiptoedly patted Chen Shuo's shoulder!

Chen Shuo still didn't respond.

Zhu Jiang's heart was trembling, and he patted again: "Mr. Chen?"

Chen Shuo moved, turned his head, and said with a pleasant expression, "Brother Zhu, why are you awake?"

"Ah!" Seeing that Chen Shuo was still "alive", Zhu Jiang complained with a depressed face, patting his heart, "I called you several times and slapped you several times, why are you only talking to me now? Ouch Hey this scares me!"

Chen Shuo smiled embarrassingly, pointed to the slip in front of him and said, "I didn't understand something here just now, so I thought about it over and over again, but I didn't hear Brother Zhu calling me, I'm really sorry."

Hearing this, Zhu Jiang shook his head in despair, walked back to the bedside and went to bed, and finally couldn't help persuading him: "Mr. Chen, you can see that it's so late now. Go to rest early, don't burn yourself out , if the body is gone, how can I take part in the scientific examination?"

"Brother Zhu is right." Chen Shuo nodded in agreement.

Zhu Jiang was relieved for a while.

"I'll take a look again, I wish you sleep first, little brother."

Zhu Jiang: "..." It seems that tomorrow I have to tell my son that the journey to Mijiang can't be delayed any longer!

From Mengbao to Mijiang, it is no longer a water route—there is no water route—but a land route.

Not only by land, but also by the canyon and mountain road, not only the canyon and mountain road, but this is the only way to go.

After bidding farewell to Chen Shuo, several people set off.At this time, all the luggage that can be discarded is gone, and all the clothes on the body have been turned into coats and fur coats in the deep winter.

If they dressed like this and appeared in Jiangxia or Gusu, they would be too hot before others looked at them strangely.

Qianqiu looked at the mountain peaks in the distance, took a deep breath, looked back at the sky behind him, and the desolation in his heart soon came up——

In Mijiang County, they didn't know how long they should stay, but they really arrived.