"Boom"

Lingxi took a sip, and his pretty face was slightly red.

"Woohoo"

The fierce wind swept the snow against the doors and windows, and the charcoal fire in the furnace roared, emitting a billowing heat wave.

The wind and snow in December is the biggest time, and after this season, when the first month comes, the wind and snow will be much smaller.

Fields in the field

It's all snowy

Even the Iris River froze

Under the Dafu Mountain in the west, the wind and snow were even greater and white, but fortunately, before it snowed, the Yamen of several counties were fully prepared.

Families had plenty of food, firewood and cotton coats.

In winter, there is no need to go out to work, so they all stay at home and bake the fire for warmth.

Early December

Several horses left from Yanzhou City, withstanding the fierce wind and snow, and walked on the land of the three counties of Yanzhou.

"Is this Ishimura?"

There is not much snow on the flat official road, and every morning and evening, there are people hired by the Yamen to clean all sections of the road.

No way

Rich and capricious

Princess Lingxi rode on horseback, wrapped in a thick coat, covered with a white cloak, and even her head was covered in a hood, revealing only a small face.

At the end of the line of sight, at the foot of the mountain, stands a village, sleeping in the wind and snow, it is noon, wisps of cooking smoke rise into the air, and in a blink of an eye, it is blown away by the wind and snow.

"That's right."

Lin Xuan next to him was riding a tall horse, and this trip, they had been out for several days.

"In the old days, every winter, many people would starve and freeze to death in these villages at the foot of Dafu Mountain."

Dapan'er stepped forward and said softly: "In the past two years, under the auspices of Yamen, a batch of cattle and sheep were put in Shicun, which were supervised and stocked by several surrounding villages, and a certain amount of silver was given every month, plus some mountain goods, medicinal herbs and the like that they picked in the mountains, but they did not freeze and starve to death. "

"Hearing is nothing, seeing is believing."

The long whip in his hand fell, and Lin Xuan rode out and headed towards Shicun.

Princess Lingxi followed, Dapan'er, Nangong servant, and Wang Qing quickly followed.

This trip was not informed to the local authorities in advance.

Walk through the torii and step onto the streets of Ishimura, where previously muddy roads have been replaced by paved stone paths.

On both sides of the street, there are many houses, most of which are newly built, and many vendors are walking the streets, shouting and selling mountain goods.

It snowed heavily that year, and when Lin Xuan came, the stone village he saw was completely different from the stone village in front of him.

The group was dressed either rich or expensive, and the accent did not look like in the village, and many people came to see the liveliness.

Among them, there were many sharp-eyed people, looking at Lin Xuan on horseback, they felt quite familiar.

"Do you think that man seems to have seen it somewhere?"

A gray-haired old man trembled with a majestic opening, on crutches, wearing a thick coat.

Holding a cup of hot tea in his left hand, he looked at Lin Xuan's back and fell into contemplation 993.

The old man beside him nodded: "When you say this, it really seems familiar." "

"People are old, and their memory is getting worse and worse."

"Don't say, the village is still waiting in the ancestral hall, this year, in addition to the cattle and sheep handed over to the Yamen, there are still a lot of them left in our village, discuss the number, so as to hurry up and send it to Hou Ye before the New Year's Festival."

It is also good to let his old man taste the taste of the cows and sheep raised in our stone village. "

"I heard that two months ago, Hou Ye and his old man only married a princess, and he is also His Majesty's favorite palm pearl."

"Hou Ye Renyi, the congratulatory gift we sent was later returned intact."

"This New Year's gift says that he will accept it from his old man."

The words of a few old people fell into everyone's ears along the wind and snow, and Princess Lingxi's pretty face was slightly different.

In the past few days, she finally understood how terrifying the man in front of her really was in Yanzhou.

I also understand why the power of Yanzhou and a state can suppress Northern Liang in the west, reject the Northern Python in the north, and Huqiang in the east.

"My lord."

On horseback, Lin Xuan was looking around, and a sudden voice caught his attention.

Turning around, I saw that across the long street, a burly young man threw down the two bundles of firewood he was carrying on his shoulder and ran towards him.

That young man was as strong as a tiger and leopard, his face was immature, but he was seven feet tall, Kong Wu was powerful, and his arms were thick and slender.

At this time, his eyes were wide open, like an angry lion, and he ran like a fly.

"Gongzi be careful."

Dapan'er spoke, his face solemn, and his palm rested on the scabbard on his waist.

"Tiger idiot."

"What for?"

The people around obviously knew the young man, and the two people passing by wanted to hold the young man back, but as soon as this kid broke his arms, he broke the two of them free, took three steps and made two steps, and came towards Lin Xuan.

"Don't pull me, that's an adult."

Junior Lang shouted.

Lin Xuan's brows furrowed at first, but then he relaxed and shot towards the southern servant, "Don't hurt him." "

"Good."

The latter nodded, slapped his palm, and landed on horseback, white as snow, without pulling out the long knife at his waist.

The white palm grabbed towards the tiger idiot.

"Don't get in my way."

Young Lang seemed to be a little angry, and two dragon-like arms shot towards Nangong Servant.

"Boom"

The two clashed, and Nangong Servant's understated palm only shook the tiger idiot out three or five steps.

She chuckled, although she only made two points, it was not something that ordinary people could catch.

Even those long-famous masters in the rivers and lakes will be injured, but where does that burly boy look like he has been injured?

Getting up from the ground, shaking the snow on her body, she continued to pounce, this time she used three points of strength, easily dodged the teenager's hunger pounce, and flipped the teenager to the ground in two moves.

"This girl is amazing."

"The tiger idiot is a well-known fierce in our village, who can kill big insects with her bare hands, how can she be gently pushed down by her."

The people around saw that the tiger idiot couldn't hurt anyone, so they put down their hearts and began to watch the excitement.

"Good and strong physique."

The big plate spoke.

"With a little tuning, he is a brave soldier who charges into battle."

Then he shook his head: "It's just that the head is a little unclear." "

Seven or eight times in a row, he was overturned by Nangong Servant, and the young man got up from the ground and exhaled: "You man, stop me from doing anything." "

Nangong Servant: "... "

"Tiger."

Just as she was about to speak, a gray-haired old woman trembled and walked over, passed through the crowd of onlookers, and came up and grabbed the ears of the tiger idiot: "How many times have I told you, don't hurt people, don't hurt people." "

"Grandma, I don't."

The boy Lang was grabbed by the ears, grinned with pain and explained, "I just want to say hello to the adults." "

Saying that, he looked at Lin Xuan with aggrieved eyes, as if he was asking for help.

"Adult?"

The old woman followed his gaze, and when she saw the man on horseback, she thought it was the old man's dizziness, wiped her eyes and looked again, and said with great joy: "It's an adult." "

"Lord Taishou."

"The old man has seen Lord Taishou."

Others may not remember, but the old woman will not forget in her lifetime, that year's heavy snow, it was Lin Xuan who took off his official robe, which saved his life and his stupid grandson.

"You are a, dare to rush into adults."

"Do you know that if it weren't for the benevolence and righteousness of adults back then, where would your life still be there?"

The old woman cursed at her grandson.

The people around also reacted, and one by one knelt down in unison: "I have seen adults." "

"Let's all get up."

Lin Xuan waved his hand and said with a smile: "This time, I came specifically to see how you are doing." "

The villagers of those stone villages burst into tears and gathered over, draining the water of several people.

The old woman even grabbed her grandson over: "This kind of seed has collided with an adult, and should be punished." "

"Nope."

Lin Xuan dismounted, protected the strong young man, and said, "He didn't rush me, he just recognized me and wanted to say hello to me." "

That's right

Young Lang was the same child who wore his official robe for warmth, and he hadn't seen it for a few years, but he grew so tall.

"It was only up to my waist, but now it's almost taller than me."

Lin Xuan patted him on the shoulder, and the young man scratched his head embarrassedly.

"Don't call Tamori-sama anymore."

An old man reminded: "The adult is now Hou Ye, or the general of Yipin Town Beida." "

"Hou Ye."

Those villagers are more enthusiastic than the other.

"Hu'er, you can be obedient at home in recent years."

He asked.

"Obedient."

The teenager nodded.

"He, obedient is obedient, but his brain is not good, and he always fights with others."

The old woman sighed.

"It doesn't hurt."

Lin Xuan said with a smile: "When I was about the same age as him, I was already crawling on the battlefield and carrying a knife to kill the enemy.

What is a few fights. "

"I've killed big worms."

The boy gestured his fist: "Once when I went up the mountain to cut firewood, it sneaked up on me from behind and was killed by my three punches."

The big worm also sold for a lot of money. "

"Haha."

Hearing this, the people around laughed one after another: "That's right, although Hu'er is a little stupid, his strength is really great." "

"It's windy and snowy outside, and there is hot water in the old man's home, so I can wait for the group to sit."

Lin Xuan spoke. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）

"(aheh) Yes and yes."

The old woman closed her mouth with a smile: "Hou Ye and I will come." "

Saying that, he immediately led the way with his grandson in front, and many people cast envious eyes.

What a privilege

"Let's go."

He reached out and took the girl's hand, and followed him side by side to the old woman's house.

The house is not too big

It is also an ordinary small courtyard, a tile house, two grass houses, very neatly cleaned up, and there are dozens of Chinese cabbages in the vegetable garden outside, wrapped in flying snow, full of emerald color.

The old woman brought Lin Xuan and several people to the tile house, in the earthen pit, burning some firewood, cold is not cold, that is, the smoke is a little choking.

"Idiot, go and make tea on the fire."

After the two of them were busy, they added tea and poured water.

Lingxi's gaze looked around the room, with a little curiosity, and finally landed on the imperial guard robe enshrined on the wall.

Embroidered with wolf and tiger beasts, lifelike, supported by a wooden frame, not stained with fine dust, on the offering table in front of the official robe, there is also Lin Xuan's immortal tablet, enshrined with incense.

"This official robe?"

She looked at the man beside her.

"Mine."

The corners of Lin Xuan's mouth raised.

"In the first year of ruling Yan County, there was heavy snowfall, and I came to Shicun for disaster relief."

"It is also a coincidence, just when it comes to the old man and grandchildren, there is only a little rice left, but there is no jacket to protect against the cold.

Seeing that the kid was wearing thin, he untied his official robe and gave it to them. "

"If there were no adults, our people in Yandi would still be living without food and clothing."

The old woman walked in, carrying some dried fruits, and said embarrassedly: "I didn't know that the adults were coming, so I didn't prepare." "

"It's already good."

Lin Xuan shook his head: "Old man, there is no need to prepare anything, what you usually eat, we will follow what you eat." "

"It's good if adults don't dislike it."

The old woman's eyes were slightly red.

After that, he went to the grass hut, took off the bacon prepared for the New Year, and went to the chicken pen to catch two old hens.

He called his grandson and said, "You go to Uncle Tu's house to borrow some venison, and then go to your third sister-in-law's house to pick some greens." "

"Okay."

The tiger idiot ran out with a cigarette, and the clinker did not wait for him to go out, and outside the yard, it was full of people, carrying chicken, duck, fish and many green and white vegetables

"Hu'er, take it quickly, you can't starve Hou Ye and them."

The village is a gray-haired old man, but his body is extremely tough, and he selects a few healthy women who work sharply to help the old woman cook.

He carried two jugs of good wine and walked towards the tile house.

"Hou Ye."

The old village was standing in the doorway, with some tears in his eyes.

"I remember you."

Lin Xuan got up and invited Lao Cunzheng in extremely politely: "Back then, in front of the Taishou Mansion, among the people who asked for battle, you were the only one. "

"Hou Ye still remembers me."

The old village was greatly moved.

"Naturally, I remember."

He said with a smile: "Not bad, now the body is still tough, but I can still lift the Pu Dao." "

"Affordable."

Lao Cun Zheng was proud and dry: "As long as Hou Ye needs, don't mention carrying a knife, even if I wear armor and rush into battle, I will do it." "

"Who are these?"

"This is my wife."

Lin Xuan grinned and pointed at Lingxi and said.

"They are my guards."

"I've seen the princess."

The old village was about to kneel, but was stopped by Lingxi who reached out first.

"Old man, here today, there is no princess, only Mrs. Hou Ye."

"Today, I came to Shicun with my husband to inspect, if you have any dissatisfaction or needs, you can tell Hou Ye."

What is Kenouchi?

This is called Kennasuke.

"Nothing to complain about."

The old village is seated: "In recent years, the life of our stone village has been as good as possible, but there is the same." "

"What?"

Lingxi asked.

"Hou Ye always doesn't want anyone."

Lao Cunzheng was dissatisfied: "The year before last, we recruited troops, our Shicun did not get a few places, and the people in the village were looking forward to it, but waiting left and right is not waiting for the official document of Yamen." "

Lin Xuan poured a cup of hot tea and handed it over: "Don't worry, after the New Year's Festival, the ice and snow will melt, I will start to use troops against the Northern Python and the Huqiang tribe in the eastern territory, and I will definitely continue to recruit troops at that time." "

"Hou Ye, let's say okay, at least give us fifty places in Shicun."

Old Muramasa's eyes widened.

"Up to twenty."

He said, "No more, if I recruit all the young and strong, who will farm the land and who will manage the sheep farm and cattle farm." "

In the end, under the arguments of the old villager, Lin Xuan made concessions and gave thirty places.

It didn't take long

The old woman prepared the meal, stir-fried bacon, stewed old hen, fresh bamboo shoots, sweet and sour carp, all home-cooked dishes, filling a large table.

But this meal, whether it was Lin Xuan, the Yanhou, or the princess Lingxi, all ate exceptionally fragrant.

After eating and drinking, he wiped his mouth, but turned his head and saw that at the door of the tile house, hundreds of young and strong people were kneeling on one knee, with heavy snow on their heads, wearing cold wind, carrying hunting bows, hunting knives pinned to their waist, holding simple knives in their hands, and leading tiger idiots.

A pair of hot eyes fell on him.

"What do you mean by that?"

Lin Xuan frowned slightly.

"Hou Ye, the ancients cloud, the grace of dripping water, when the spring springs in return."

Lao Cunzheng retreated outside the house, knelt on one knee, hugged his fists and said: "Hou Ye is as kind to me as a mountain, and there is no reward, these junior children, hunting and farming are all good hands, and they have long wanted to follow Hou Ye." "

"I'm not waiting to follow Hou Ye, not to make meritorious achievements."

One of the Ishimura athletes drank heavily.

"It's not for meritorious achievements, why is that?"

Lin Xuan looked at him.

"Hou Ye protects my stone village, from wind and snow, from freezing to death, protects the men, women and children of my stone village, people have clothes to wear, warm food, one day, if Hou Ye has a crisis, I am willing to exchange my life for life."

"Sword soldiers and arrow rain, I wait for Hou Ye to block, Dao Mountain Fire Sea, I wait for Hou Ye to come."

"In the future, if there is a war, I will wait first, and if I want to die, I will die first in Hou Ye."

These Shicun Erlang looked at each other like a torch, and their expressions were determined.

"Aren't you afraid of death?"

He raised an eyebrow.

"Don't be afraid."

The tiger idiot shook his head, holding a simple knife in his hand, and shook his head: "Grandma said that my life was saved by adults."

Although the tiger idiot has a bad head, he also knows that there will be a reward, even if the adults do not come today, when I serve my grandmother, I will go to Yamen to join the army. "

"Hou Ye, take them."

The old woman turned around and knelt on the ground.

Lin Xuan was a little hesitant: "As far as I know, your stone village is less than two hundred young and strong, and the rest are old and young women and children, if they follow me, how will you cultivate in the future." "。