To the west of Huayan Mountain is the mountain dome, and to the south are hundreds of streets and a majestic city with vast water. However, close to Huayan Mountain, there have always been soldiers and horses mobilizing. Although it has increased or decreased several times, the number of soldiers has always remained at tens of thousands. above, but it made the people around here puzzled.
As early as the turbulent years, several countries frequently attacked and competed for supremacy. Yizhang was not a weak country. First of all, it had the upper hand due to its terrain. The natural dangers of Huayan Mountain blocked the Qi Mausoleum in the north. Even though they wanted to go south, they could not help but this. The towering mountains that nearly cover the northern border of Yizhang are indeed easy to defend and difficult to attack. However, if the two armies meet, Cuiwei Mountain will not have a foothold for the army, and there will be no way to launch an offensive. Even if Qi Lingju's entire territory comes to attack, , it is still difficult to say what kind of results can be achieved at this wall of Huajiao Mountain.
When deploying military strategists, the most important thing is to avoid facing mountains and rivers. Even if the soldiers of Qi Ling took advantage of the danger and made a sneak attack, they climbed over Huayuan Mountain and pointed their spears at Yizhang Imperial City. They may not be able to withstand the fierce counterattack after Yizhang's soldiers and horses gathered together. , so this mountain with painted eaves is difficult to take lightly, and it may not be possible to hold it, as if it is stuck in the throat.
When the border between the two countries was first drawn, the entire mountain range of Huayan Mountain was included in the territory of Yizhang, leaving only a small area such as Shiyingzhuo and other few lands belonging to Qiling. Since Yizhang built the pass and built the city high, Huayan Mountain has The mountain changed from a muddy ground where horses' hooves were sunk into a crossbow machine ready to go. Yi Zhang took advantage of the opportunity. He could not only send his army over Huayan Mountain, pass through various passes and go north smoothly, but also pass the dangerous pass. Blocking Qi Ling's offensive and allowing him to advance and retreat freely made the Qi Ling Emperor and his ministers even more worried.
On the other hand, Yizhang only needs to wait for work, guard the key passes, mobilize his troops and horses to be on guard, and then he can make the army escape and go straight to Nanli without much worries. Such a natural chasm falling in the south of Qiling can really attract people. Heart disease.
Fortunately, after he had secured his position as a general in the south of the town, he often sent his troops to set up sentries along Huayan Mountain to investigate. Although there were frequent frictions at the trenches of the Ten Camps, there was never any major commotion between the two. The country knows it well, but it keeps it secret.
After building construction again, there were deer horn pits all over from the Shidou River. The Zhennan Army set up camp and built a strong city high up, which could only cover the passes of Huayan Mountain. In case of war, it could block heavy troops.
Just for such a painted eaves mountain, the Qiling court spent countless money and manpower, not to mention how many times the power was delegated, so that Bai Ji could safely sit in the official position of General Zhennan, and then he could alleviate his worries a little bit. .
But the northern part of the mountain is deserted, but the southern part of the mountain is quite prosperous and prosperous, with many marshes, fertile fields, white water surrounding the city, fishermen, woodcutter, mulberry trees, chickens and dogs chatting with each other in the streets, leisurely and comfortable, and there is no shortage of money. This is probably how the people south of Qiling are. Days in heaven that I can’t even imagine.
Because the four seasons are distinct, there are often people walking around and viewing the scenery in the south of Huayan Mountain. It seems that other places of interest can be seen everywhere under Huayan Mountain. Although the literary style of Yizhang is not as popular as that of the upper Qi Dynasty, there are still literati, poets and guests coming and going constantly, which makes Huayan Mountain The south of Yanshan Mountain is even more prosperous and prosperous. Its wealth can surpass that of Chatang County, and its prosperity is far better than that of Xijun. Especially in the past ten years, it has become more and more obvious.
Spring is gradually passing, and when summer warms up, you may not be able to wear a light spring shirt. Even at night, you still don’t feel cold. Instead, the wind blowing from all directions adds a touch of warmth, as if you have seen the woman you love, with your eyes The smiles on those who danced with their sleeves turned brighter, and their eyebrows were as sharp as a knife, and their faces were cold as they were in the cold winter months. The peddlers of summer-relieving tea soup and cooling items became more and more popular in the streets and alleys, all wanting to take advantage of this moment to have a good time. The second-hand goods hoarded in previous years are resold, and people come and go in this place, so they can often get what they want. People in small towns who can get up early and stay late at night will not worry about finding a living, either hanging a bangle and carrying a gong to watch the clock, or walking down the street several times a day. Splashing water in the alleys to cool down the heat, you don't have to worry about where to make money.
Beiluo City is a small city at the foot of Huayan Mountain, and it is the closest ancient city to the mountains of Huayan Mountain. Even the elderly in the city do not know when the city was built. They only know that their elders also lived there when they were young. Living in the city, with the sun rising and setting and resting, perhaps only by reading the classics one by one can we find out the detailed year and year when this city was founded.
The most well-known thing about Beiluo City is the nine-story pagoda in the city. When pilgrims gather, the pagoda is hidden in the smoke and dust, with ancient bells blowing in the wind. There are also two Buddhist temples in the east and west, which surround the pagoda. Whether they are travelers traveling from north to south or people who have nothing to do in their spare time, most of them will not bypass this pagoda, which can be called the tallest in Yizhang. They will stop to pay homage to the incense and listen to the Buddhist bells and chants. And then, I didn’t know where I was.
And the most rare thing is that these temples do not have any land or property at all. They are not like ordinary temples. The court often grants land to attract disciples or attract people from all walks of life around the Buddhist temple. This area is The renter went out to collect some money, which he euphemistically called Buddha's foot money. In addition to the temples, there was nothing else in these two lonely temples in Beiluo City. The monks often went out to make alms to make a living, and all the incense money was used to repair the Buddha's feet. Tower, and no longer seek external wealth.
The Mingyue Tower is high and I am leaning against it alone. There were no outsiders in the pagoda that night. Except for the two old monks who were frail and guarding the pagoda, there were only two men sitting cross-legged on the seventh floor of the pagoda. Looking along the lights outside the railing, one could catch a glimpse of the painting. Half of the Yanshan Mountain looks like a woman half-covering her face. Dots of green dot the mountain. It is completely different from the cold weather in winter. Xiaojiabiyu is warm and pleasant.
In normal times, the pagoda naturally does not allow outsiders to set foot on it, but it is different now. Only the lord of Beiluo City and the abbots of the two Buddhist temples know how powerful the two young men who climbed up to the nine-story pagoda are. Therefore, even if they are The abbots of the two Buddhist halls refused to stop them at first. Unable to withstand the city lord's persuasion, they refused to let the two people enter the pagoda. They knelt down outside the Buddhist halls. They were forced to have no choice but to close their eyes. The two young men were allowed to climb the pagoda at night and enjoy the view from a distance, which earned them a lot of gratitude from the city lord.
Everyone knows that the most difficult thing to deal with in this world is the outsider who does not act according to common sense and behaves a bit absurdly. If it were the abbot elsewhere, the Lord of Beiluo City would only have to be condescending and promise huge profits, but for this person in the city, The people in the two Buddhist temples who strictly observe ascetic practices and are extremely devout are afraid that even if the sword is held to their necks, they still cannot force them, so they have no choice but to practice this method, hoping for the mercy of the monks, and using this as a threat.
The younger of the two has a very scholarly aura. Looking at his fingers, you can tell that he is the young master of the most wealthy family in the world. He is not touched by spring water and is as slender as jade. However, no matter how you look at it, his complexion is not very good. He has been frail and sick all year round, and has been weak for a long time, but his behavior is really not like ordinary people.
As for the older one, he was wearing a goose-yellow gown. Except for the fat jade hanging around his waist, he didn't have much room to show off his wealth. His demeanor was equally elegant and calm, but his palms were calloused, and his face was even more incompatible. The young man sitting there is darker, and anyone who travels around the world can see that it is caused by the constant exposure to wind and sun.
He was clearly a person who had the power and wealth in the entire Yizhang Mountains. He didn't say much when he climbed the pagoda, and he didn't drink tea or wine in the pagoda. He simply moved two futons to sit across from each other and watch the night.
"Beiluo City is rich in resources and people, and every family is wealthy. It benefits from the natural danger of Huayan Mountain. Spring water and rivers originate from the foot of the mountain and flow all year round. Cars and horses on land can run across the plains to their heart's content, and water transport boats and boats shuttle across it. Even though it is thousands of miles away, It is a treasure land given by God, but it is even better because of the good governance of today's saints." Wang Lejing looked out from the gap between the railings of the pagoda and saw the painted eaves mountain blending with the night, the lights were not extinguished all night long, and it was prosperous. It's rare to feel emotion because of the scenery. First, the silence in the pagoda is broken.
"Everyone knows that in order to prevent the danger of Huayan Mountain, Qi Ling built a majestic city on the northern height of Huayan Mountain and laid out deer antlers, which was as solid as gold. From then on, they felt safe and sound. However, they did not know that in the south of Huayan Mountain, water conservancy was built to rectify the agricultural and commercial season. During the agricultural and commercial season, the entire court Together with how much effort officials from all over the place have put into making this place so peaceful and stable, it is not just a blessing from God that it is prosperous and prosperous today."
"It is necessary to rely on God's blessings to stabilize the country. What's the use of monarchs and ministers? It's better to empty out the huge imperial city and move those suspicious jesters in the eunuch's palace to the imperial city to ensure that the weather is smooth and the country is peaceful and the people are safe. , the people are making money day by day, the war is going smoothly, everyone has to put on a tortoise-shell hexagram plate and go out, but whenever you think about it, you feel ridiculous and boring." The man in yellow clothes waved his hands, as if he didn't care about the eunuchs who were reviving the ghost and magic arts. He was a crooked Taoist, so he didn't want to say much. Instead, he changed the subject and asked about the rich young man in front of him.
"You and I met just outside this Beiluo City. When I first came with my troops, I saw from a distance that there seemed to be many literati and scholars who seemed to be weak among the virtuous brother's entourage. From then on, I was quite puzzled. Based on me It seems that it is definitely not clear that scholars are useless, but most scholars are often just mediocre and unable to stand out. The wise brother brought these scholars to his side. Is it because Mr. Wang deliberately recommends them, or is it because the wise brother wants to recruit disciples to share his worries? Solve the problem? Playing with power has always been despised by saints, but scholars often learn what they learn, which is not beneficial to the country and the country, which makes it even more puzzling." Wang Lejing just smiled slightly, cupped her hands and said,
"I feel ashamed to say that Yizhang has been traveling for many years and has never returned to the capital. Firstly, it is because his father is very strict in discipline. He is afraid that if he returns to the imperial city this time, he will not have much leisure in the future, so he has delayed it again and again and made up this story. There were many reasons for stalling, and one of them was this one. He boasted that he wanted to find some talented people for my father, and when the time came, he would recommend them one by one. Secondly, among these scholars, there were really some very talented people, who had the skills of my stepfather and brother. , There are those who are good at dredging rivers, those who are good at pre-planning the turning of earth dragons, and those who are good at splendid articles, who can find out the truth from large and small books and classics and argue with people skillfully, and are especially good at giving advice, but it is a pity that there is no way to enter the official career. "
"A few days in front of Beiluo City Gate, an earth dragon turned over, and the plaque on the city wall shook down. My younger brother came with people, naturally to deal with the disaster. By the way, I left a few people with the city lord to calculate whether there will be an earth dragon turn over in the future. Even if disasters are difficult to prevent, people's lives can still be saved."
