After dressing as a widow

Almost all the people in the surrounding villages of Luo Ran were notified, and with the addition of those brought back by Gu Lin, the food brought by Lin Zhen decreased sharply.

At night, the empty house that lost its original owner was illuminated, and the smell of fireworks and subtle sounds made Luoran County no longer dead.

Gu Lin woke up, boiled water to wash up, and took Lin Zhen to the Luoran county government office, where the deputy Qianhu lived.

The sergeant on guard saw Gu Lin coming and quickly took him and Lin Zhen in. Deputy Qianhu was eating with a bowl. Hearing that they were coming, he put down the bowl and wiped his mouth. Doesn’t it have any oil on it, does it look neat?”

"..." Deputy Qianhu had a loud voice, and he had already mentioned to his subordinates that Lin Fulang was interested in Mr. Gu's uncle, and wanted to live with him.

Seeing him, who has always been unkempt, paying attention to his appearance, he couldn't help but be dumbfounded, "Lord Qianhu, you are still as wise and powerful as before."

"Really?" Deputy Qianhu touched his face and strode out. He first glanced at Lin Zhen and then at Gu Lin.

Both of them are officials of the fifth rank, but because Dayu values ​​civility over martial arts, the military officer should be half shorter when he meets civil officials.

Not to mention that Deputy Qianhu also heard what the sergeants who came back said, and knew that Gu Lin was superb in martial arts and excellent in archery.

He couldn't help but wonder who was stronger, himself or Gu Lin.

Gu Lin's dark eyes fluctuated a little when he looked at Lin Zhen, and the gaze he looked at him was different from the one at the beginning. He was the first to greet Deputy Qianhu in a rare way: "Pei Qianhu."

"Master Gu," Pei Qianhu said, "It was originally my duty to expel the thieves, but now I am making Mr. Gu worry about it."

"By the way, Mr. Gu, the thieves who just entered the Cheluo country in October this year have harassed the Lizhou border. I'm afraid it will be even more rampant in the next two or three months."

Gu Lin said: "The official and the deputy Qianhu will stay in Luoran for the time being, and the county magistrates and patrol inspectors from the surrounding counties will be called here to discuss the strategy to deal with Che Luoguo."

A few years ago, Deputy Qianhu also led people to send troops, but firstly, there was not enough food and grass to stop the enemy at the border for a long time, and secondly, the thieves in Cheluo Kingdom were all cavalry, so it was difficult to pursue them, and most of them just let it go.

Deputy Qianhu explained the difficulties to Gu Lin, and Gu Lin said: "Even if there are difficulties, people from Che Luo Kingdom cannot come and go freely in my Dayu territory."

Deputy Qianhu was stunned for a moment, and a little pride rose in his heart: "Your Excellency has such a heart, we will naturally follow."

Deputy Qianhu felt that Mr. Gu was worthy of being Lin Fulang's nephew, he was very capable at a young age, and his affection for Gu Lin was like a pile of firewood that was constantly being added to it, burning more and more vigorously.

Then the loud voice couldn't be held back anymore, and he looked at Gu Lin: "Master Gu, your uncle said before that he already has someone he likes, do you know that person?"

"That's all, I really miss your uncle. Your uncle has the courage to follow the food delivery team to Luoran, and he doesn't tremble when he talks to me. He is kind-hearted and distributes food to so many people."

"I have lived for so many years, and I have never seen such a good person."

Lin Zhen was sitting next to Gu Lin, almost making the same movements as the little official, turning around as if he didn't see or hear.

Good guy, good guy, this Qianhu is really stupid, asking this question in front of Gu Lin, who is so jealous!

Gu Lin's expression was still as serious as before, but he looked differently. He looked at Deputy Qianhu, "My uncle told you that he has someone he likes."

"That's right, but think about it, my lord. Lin Fulang has come to Luo Ran, and the person he likes is not in a hurry, and he doesn't follow him. It doesn't look like a good match. Lin Fulang is afraid that he will suffer in the future. "

"Did the official's uncle tell Qianhu what the person he likes believes in and what his name is?"

"No, Lin Fulang didn't say anything."

Gu Lin looked at him: "The person I like is surnamed Lin, named Zhen, Lin Zhen of Lin's Commercial Firm in Lizhou."

Lin Zhen slapped himself on the forehead, come on, the lid of the vinegar jar flew up, and he didn't slap him at all.

Deputy Qianhu looked at Lin Zhen and Gu Lin, his words were a little hot and he couldn't speak.

"Hi!" Deputy Qianhu patted his thigh, "I'm sorry, Mr. Gu, I really didn't know that Lin Fulang and you were a couple. If I had known, I wouldn't have said what I just said. We are not like that people!"

Then he turned to Lin Zhen: "Lin Fulang, forget what I said the day before yesterday, we are still good brothers!"

"..." Sure, this is really a fool.

Gu Lin's solemn expression also became a little normal.

Deputy Qianhu said to Gu Lin: "My lord, this matter between you and Lin Fulang is a bit difficult."

"It will be easy."

"Then I'll first wish you and Lin Fulang a happy marriage for a hundred years." Deputy Qianhu touched his head, "Hey, there is a boy in my family who is only four years old. Why don't you make a baby kiss first? Lang's appearance, if there is a brother in the future, he will definitely look good..."

"Qianhu, you and Mr. Gu are chatting first, I'll go out and see how they are distributing the food." Lin Zhen felt that if he stayed any longer, he might hear that the two children had grown up, married and had children, what happened to the grandson? Bring it, let Gu Lin fight it alone.

Lin Zhen walked slowly in Luoran County. There was not much snow in the sky at the moment, and it fell sporadically on his head and shoulders, and it fell down after a pat.

Those old and young people brought back by Gu Lin settled down in the county seat, and were stabbing the thick snow off the roof. When they saw Lin Zhen walking this way, they stopped what they were doing and said hello: "Lin Fulang, come and sit down." Sit down, and I'll boil you some hot water."

"I won't drink the hot water. This house is okay, there are not many leaks."

"It's pretty good. It's better than my previous house, and all the things in the house are complete."

These houses are the same as the one where Lin Zhen lives, maintaining the moment when the original owner was killed by the Che Luo people, as if the owner just went out for a while and will come back soon.

Lin Zhendao: "I just heard the adults say that they want to stay in Luoran for a while, and leave after this year's looting of the Che Luo Kingdom is over."

"Master Gu must have said it!" said the man who stabbed the snow, "Master Gu is amazing, he doesn't look very old, but he is very powerful. If he hadn't arrived in time with his people, our village would have been destroyed. The murderous hands of the people of Che Luo."

"Sigh, I don't know when these conscienceless Cheluo people will be completely driven away."

Lin Zhen didn't know this question, so he didn't answer it.

I also remembered what Gu Lin told me that Dayu and Che Luoguo would have a battle sooner or later. Compared to this, the harassment and looting at this time was just the slightly steamy mountain wind before the storm.

Lin Zhen bid farewell to this person, rolled up his sleeves and continued to distribute food to the little officials, scooped bowl after bowl of grain into his pocket, and then weighed it for the people around him.

Suddenly, Gu Lin appeared beside him, "Uncle Lin, tomorrow you will go back to the state capital with the food transporter."

"I've already written the paper and asked someone to send it to the capital."

"Okay, you have to be more careful here. I know you have great martial arts skills and excellent strategies, but you are the most important thing. You must not overdo it."

Gu Lin nodded: "I know, I won't do things I'm not sure about. As long as you're in the state capital, Uncle Lin, I'll be fine."

Gu Lin, as the magistrate in charge of a state's politics, has a lot of things to do, and after talking to Lin Zhen, someone came to report that the county magistrate of Xiashan County, which is next to Luoran County, and the inspector heard that he was here in person, Come and meet him in person.

Gu Lin whispered to Lin Zhen: "I'll go there first, just in time to discuss with them how to expel the traitors from Che Luo."

"Okay." Lin Zhen held the bowl in his hand, turned his head to look at his leaving figure, looked at the food that was about to be distributed, and was full of energy.

There are things you can do in cold weather, and you will have to do a lot when you return to the state capital.

The next day, Lin Zhen woke up early and kissed Gu Lin's chin and forehead, but he was dragged back and kissed him until he was dizzy and gasped for breath.

He stroked Gu Lin's hair: "I'm leaving."

"Ah."

He said yes, but he didn't let go of the hand holding his waist. His occasional petty temper made Lin Zhen feel like this, and it was in line with the feeling of his age.

Lin Zhen lowered his head and kissed him on the face: "I'll wait for you in the state capital."

"Okay." Gu Lin blinked, and finally let go of his hands. Instead of lying on the bed, he took the coat that Lin Zhen put on the chair, and put it on Lin Zhen. He was almost 17 years old and fully grown. With the skeleton of an adult, he was a head taller than Lin Zhen and stronger than Lin Zhen. Standing in front of him, Lin Zhen was weighed more and more slender.

Like dressing a porcelain doll, he put Lin Zhen's arms into the sleeves, then buttoned the slanted front, and then squatted down to put Lin Zhen's boots up to his knees.

Being teased by Lin Zhen often, the little brat finally got rid of a little blushing, and after being kissed by him for so long, there was no sign of it.

When his shoulders sank, Lin Zhen tied up the tie of the cloak by himself, and put on the bamboo hat: "I'm leaving, you can share those canned meat and jerky with the soldiers. I still have a lot of them. I'll bring you some in a few days."

The weather is not bad today, there is no snow, but the clouds are gathering in the sky, and it seems that they will fall on people's heads in the next moment.

Accompanied by Gu Lin, Lin Zhen walked out of the house, rode on the horse skillfully, glanced back at Gu Lin, then put the horse's belly in his hands, and walked along the way with the small official who transported the grain.

The way back was the same as the way we came, with deep and thick snow and wind like knives. The lower half of the face had to be wrapped in cotton cloth, otherwise the teeth would be blown sorely.

When they finally set foot on the cement road only more than 20 miles away from the state capital, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"It's better to walk on the cement road. The roads I walked before, oh my god, don't mention it!" To be honest, although the little official knew the way, it was covered with snow everywhere, and there were no conspicuous landmarks on the horizon of Lizhou. The chance of going the wrong way is too great, and I am always worried when I come and go.

"Boss Lin, where is the road going to be built?" He asked Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhenmeng's cotton cloth on the lower half of his face was covered with a layer of crushed ice, and his voice was muffled through the cotton cloth: "First connect the roads of the counties and prefectures, and then connect the villages."