Southern border, Luozhou.
Shao Yu sat under the tall green pines and cypresses, blowing the rolled leaves quite leisurely and comfortably. The braided straw hat was thrown aside, enjoying the gentle breeze while looking into the distance, looking quite leisurely.
On the fertile soil in the distance, old oxen pulled a plow to reclaim the former wilderness, pulling out deep ravines one after another and scattering seeds into the fields.
At this time, there was a slender figure sitting down leisurely next to him, seemingly looking at the fields in the south with interest.
Shao Yu turned his head and looked, it was a tall young man with a burly figure! He has an extraordinary aura, dressed in black and cold armor, and holding a dark golden sword in his hand. He looks a bit like a dragon and a tiger. His every move and every move seems to have powerful power!
"Today's Southern Territory finally looks a little more like a human being." The young man chuckled, looking at the Southern Territory with a hint of tenderness and reminiscence in his eyes. He sighed softly and said to himself: "Today's Southern Territory is not bad. Well? Do you still remember the southern border back then? There were swamps all over the place, poisonous fog spread everywhere, snakes, insects, rats and ants were everywhere. Not even an inch of grass could grow for hundreds of miles. People could only boil tree bark in mountain springs to satisfy their hunger! Now, we can grow crops, the swamps and poisonous fog are everywhere. It has also dissipated, and finally there is a place where people can stay.”
"Guest, have you ever stayed in the Southern Territory before?" Shao Yu asked curiously.
This guest has a distinctly Central Plains tone. But the complex emotions revealed in his words, as well as the familiarity and nostalgia for the Southern Territory between the lines, proved that he had lived in the Southern Territory.
This made him rather curious about this person's identity: I wonder if he was the one who escaped from the Central Plains during the disaster in the southern border, or the one who joined the Red Flame Army and followed General Huo to conquer the world?
"My parents were once from the Southern Territory. They fell when the Thousand-faced King was annihilated for hundreds of miles. I was adopted by [Fire General] Chi Nuoyan in exile. From then on, I joined the Red Flame Army and followed him to conquer the world. , conquering the south and fighting in the north. Now that the world is at peace, and the emperor has settled the southern territory and quelled the disaster, I will go to the southern territory with a few friends and return to my hometown." The young man said with a faint smile, but there was more in his seemingly young face. A bit mature and vicissitudes of life.
"The Southern Territory can be so peaceful, all thanks to the Emperor." Shao Yu's eyes were filled with gratitude, and he said softly: "The Emperor has said, change the mountains and rivers of our Southern Territory! In order to make the monsters gather in the center, the dry land The swamps were filled, the poisonous fog disappeared, and the mountain roads were flat! From then on, the southern border was peaceful and there was no more danger! In our village, we all set up immortal monuments for this good emperor. We hope that the old man can prolong his life, be undefeated, and immortal for many years. live!"
"Hahaha, then I will thank you for your kindness on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor." The young man smiled leisurely.
Moo-moo-
At this time, a painful groan sounded.
Shao Yu quickly raised his head and looked into the field, his brows furrowed, his eyes a little uneasy and solemn, and he hurriedly ran towards the center.
In the field at this moment, the hard-working ox still collapsed on the ground, roaring in great pain, and seemed to be shaking violently.
"Its life span is about to end. Just like when a person dies and the light goes out, it is about to reach its end." The young man came slowly and spoke softly.
With his current state, he can clearly feel that the lifespan of this old scalper is like a candle in the wind, and it may die at any time!
We are dying, the years are coming to an end.
"I thought this day would come, but I didn't expect it to come so soon!" Shao Yu caressed the ox and sighed: "When Hun Jun was alive, the corrupt officials in the southern border built a villa for him in order to please Hun Jun. Courtyard! For this reason, they built a lot of construction projects, amassed money wantonly, and expropriated taxes! My scalpers were also forcibly expropriated at that time! I think it was at that time that they were seriously injured and their vitality was damaged!"
He shook his head helplessly, "Now that the world is at peace and the new emperor has ascended the throne, it is time for farming. It seems that our family will have to delay for a while."
"Why?" The young man asked puzzledly.
Shao Yu said softly: "All the money in the family was taken away by those corrupt officials, saying it was to pay taxes to the court. Now, the family does not have much money, and my father is ill and owes debts to good people. Now, I am afraid that I will buy I can’t afford this new cow, so I have to delay.”
"Spring plowing is an important matter and cannot be delayed. I have a good thing here that should be able to help you." As he spoke, Shao Yu saw the young man raise his head slightly!
The next moment, a huge machine beast appeared in front of him.
Made of bronze, engraved with runes, with four hooves and two horns, it was a bronze machine-powered cow that was eight feet long! Tall and mighty, with a seat-like buckle on his back.
"This, is this a mechanism beast?" Shao Yu said curiously, "I have seen similar existences in General Huo's army! It is an infinitely powerful and indestructible siege weapon! Here, you can do What’s the use?”
"This is not a siege weapon, but a production tool called the 'Bronze Bull'. It can replace the ordinary ox and plow the land for you!" The young man chuckled, brushed his fingers over the head of the machine-made copper bull, and said softly: " You just need to sit on it and control the direction, and it will automatically do the work for you, saving you a lot of trouble. Do you want to give it a try?"
Shaoyu climbed up on the mechanical bull out of curiosity, and sat firmly on the back of the mechanical bull. The chain-like buckles were also tied extremely firmly.
"Grab the mechanism rocker in front, and then grasp the direction of the copper bull." Listening to the words in his ears, Shao Yu nodded slightly and acted according to the words!
The next moment, the roaring sound of a machine was heard, and the huge copper bull slowly drove into the field, changing according to the direction Shao Yu took.
He was extremely surprised to notice that as the copper bull walked by, the land had been reclaimed, and the efficiency was several times higher than before!
"This thing is really good." Shao Yu said reluctantly.
It would be great if I could have this thing. It’s just that he knows very well that the price of such mechanical creations is definitely not something he can afford!
"Do you like it? If you like it, I'll give it to you! This is a benefit given to farmers by the imperial court! Not only is it a machine-made copper bull, but there are also many good things. Do you want to see it?" the young man said with a smile.
Shaoyu nodded quickly.
At this time, there was a simple and brilliant token in front of him! Incomparably brighter and more eye-catching!
"This, this is too expensive! I can't accept such a precious thing!" Shao Yu said quickly.
This was a piece of gold, and the workmanship was so fine and elegant. It must be expensive, and he really didn't dare to touch it easily.
"This is a clever thing newly refined by the imperial court. It looks luxurious and expensive, but in fact it is extremely ordinary. The mechanism bronze bull I gave you is derived from this! There are many rare and exquisite things in it. I don't want to Do you want to see it? There are many, but they can all change your life like a copper bull!" the young man said with a smile.
Shaoyu hesitated for a long time, but slowly shook his head: "Such a thing is actually too precious. I really appreciate your kindness, guest. Such a treasure is destined to be destined to me but not destined to be part of it, so let's forget it."
"Don't you want to change your life and help your family live a happier life?" The young man stared slightly, seemingly puzzled: "Now, Baoshan is right in front of you, why did you choose to stop there? forward?"
"I do hope to live a better life and bring happiness to my family. However, this treasure is too precious, so precious that it scares me! You said, there are more in it like a copper bull. A magical thing. If this is the case, then it should not be left in my hands. After all, I am just a cowherd boy with no big ideals or big plans. I don’t deserve it. Such a treasure should Give it to someone more capable!" Shao Yu shook his head slightly and expressed his rejection again.
After saying that, he bowed slightly towards the young man and said with great sincerity: "Guest, thank you for the machine-made copper bull." After that, he chose to get on the machine-made copper bull and walk towards the village.
After a slight silence, the young man sighed and said slowly: "We still ignore the vigilance in the hearts of ordinary people."
He is none other than Xiao Longxiang who entered the southern border.
"The common people in this world are simple and kind-hearted. Their view of right and wrong is very simple, and they are extremely cautious! They don't have the greed of officials, nor the ambitions of children of the world. What they want is just stability and peace. A quiet life." The indifferent words sounded, and Yi Qingyang's figure quietly emerged.
There was also a lot of helplessness in his eyes, "Everyone above the court has ambitions and plans for more, and they easily accepted the human emperor's order that belonged to them. The sects and families in the world, and even many knights and hidden monks, they long for a higher realm of martial arts and a longer lifespan, and they are ambitious! Therefore, the Human Emperor's Order, which can provide many martial arts, they regard it as a treasure! Only ordinary people in this world, There’s really no way to convince them to accept it.”
"The Human Emperor's intention must be accepted sincerely. Otherwise, I still have many ways." Yi Qingyang shook his head slightly, "At this time, the princes, generals and many nobles in the court, and the thousands of people in the rivers and lakes The Ban Zongmen and the escort sect have all accepted the Human Emperor's Order. Even our army officers and soldiers guarding the four borders of Daqi have also refined the Human Emperor's Order. Only among ordinary people..."
The army guarding the border?
Xiao Longxiang's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said thoughtfully: "I know how to solve it. Imperial Master, please investigate whether there are any old men's sons serving as officials in the military camps in the nearby big cities, and Long time no contact.”
Yi Qingyang was stunned at first, and then suddenly realized a lot, and said slowly: "You mean, you want to take advantage of this feeling?"
"My son is guarding the border and has not been in touch with his family for a long time. The mother must be worried. Because he is on the border of Daqi, so paper letters can be conveyed very well. In addition, there was cholera in the world before, and the world was in turmoil, and there were many The ghosts in the dark world are divided into one party. Even if we can send a letter, I am afraid it will be difficult to reach the hands of the children! The longer time passes, the more intense the worries and thoughts will be! This should be our breakthrough!" Xiao Longxiang said thoughtfully. He spoke.
Yi Qingyang said meaningfully: "Long Xiang, this is taking advantage of people's emotions and is deceiving. If it were you in the past, I'm afraid you wouldn't agree to this idea."
Xiao Longxiang chuckled and said leisurely: "If you are not in the position, you will not seek politics! Now I am the emperor of Daqi. I am no longer the hot-blooded young man riding horses in the rivers and lakes. The way I think about problems will also change. This is indeed deception, but it is a white lie and does no harm. After all, the benefits of the Emperor's Order to the people are immeasurable!"
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Luozhou City.
As a time-honored brand in Luozhou City, the Hakka shop is famous for its exquisite, delicious and reasonably priced dim sum. Many customers come from out of town just for the exquisite dim sum of this Hakka shop.
At this time, the store door was pushed open and a rather gorgeously dressed old woman walked in.
She looked around, as if looking for something.
"Madam, do you want to buy snacks or take them away?" the young man wearing the clothes of a store waiter asked softly.
"I want to pack some snacks that can withstand storage. I want to bring them to my son who guards the border. I haven't seen him for many years. Although I know he is still safe, I want to see him." The old woman said, her His eyes passed over the young man, and he said in surprise: "Isn't this Shaoyu? I haven't seen you for a few days, why are you working here? How is your farmland at home? Is your father's illness getting better?"
"Mrs. Zhang, long time no see." Shao Yu said quickly: "My father's illness has recovered. Thank you for your concern. I have finished plowing the fields at home. I met a merchant from Zhongyuan and he gave me A mechanical bronze lion helped me a lot. I still had a lot of time in the day, so I thought about helping out at the Hakka shop and learning how to make dim sum from the master chef. The shopkeeper was very nice, although he didn’t get paid. , but allowed me to study and provided me with meals, which saved me a lot of effort."
Just as he was talking, the chubby shopkeeper came slowly, with a kind face and kind eyes.
"Hey, Mrs. Zhang, why are you here?" the shopkeeper asked with a smile.
Shaoyu quickly informed the shopkeeper of Mrs. Zhang's situation.
"Young Master is an officer in the Northern Army, right? The Northern Territory is far from our Southern Territory, which is thousands of miles away. If you want to bring the snacks over there, it will take at least ten days and a half. It takes at least ten days and a half. Desserts that can be preserved for such a long time but still have great flavor..." The shopkeeper was lost in thought, his brows furrowed.
"Shopkeeper, isn't it? He has been away from the South for a long time, and I want to give him a taste of my parents' taste. When he was a child, he liked your snacks the most." The old woman said softly.
The shopkeeper still frowned, looking quite troubled.
At this time, the military man who was drinking tea and eating cakes on the side said: "Why is it so difficult to see your son? I am also an officer in the northern border. Today I returned to the southern border to work on the order of the general. You try to use my people The emperor's order. This thing is very useful. Even if we are thousands of miles apart, we can still see each other as if we are close at hand."
As he spoke, he took out a token.
Shao Yu was stunned.
Isn't this what the customer gave you?
