Haizi slept soundly that night, but before the rooster crowed, Haizi was woken up early by Mr. Zhao. At this time, it was just the fourth watch, and the sky was not bright at all.
"Get up early today and I'll teach you some close combat skills. But this is temporary and not for long-term training. Since your skills are not strong enough, you should use it for self-defense during training, but you cannot take the initiative to attack others."
By the light of the lantern, Mr. Zhao first checked the moves he had taught Haizi in the past and gave serious instructions. Then he demonstrated new moves one by one, asking Haizi to practice them.
"You must remember the essentials and focus on the key parts before taking action. Don't be the first to take action, and don't always think about hitting others. Martial arts is for self-defense.
These are all practical moves I teach you. There are no routines. Just take action when you are right. Remember, think carefully. The second master may take you to Harbin today, maybe you will need it on the way. "
Since it was a move for self-defense, Haizi would of course practice it seriously. However, such moves could not increase his basic skills. Haizi still felt a little disappointed.
But the master may have done this to let Haizi go to Harbin for self-defense. He may also encounter dangers along the way. By then, Haizi will not only be able to protect himself well, but may also be able to help others.
Haizi was grateful for his master's good intentions. He originally wanted to tell his master about the 'Dragon Technique' he had obtained, because he secretly practiced the 'Dragon Technique' several times, but he didn't get it right.
Although the 'Shenlong Jue' has written explanations and pictures of each move, it doesn't seem difficult at first glance, and the book is not thick, so you should be able to get the key points quickly, but Haizi tried several times and couldn't. Big gain.
But tell Master the 'Dragon Secret', okay? Not to mention that the 'Shenlong Jue' had an erroneous origin. Even if martial arts practitioners instinctively reject the martial arts training of other sects, the master may not be able to accept it.
Forget it, it's better to be on the safe side and wait until the time is right before telling Master. So Haizi followed Master Zhao's instructions and practiced each move one by one, and before he knew it, the sky lit up.
"Haizi, go to the guys' house and get them up early. The second master will take you to Harbin in a moment. Please be careful and serve the second master well along the way."
Master Zhao saw that Haizi was sweating profusely, so he asked Haizi to stop practicing and told Haizi to wake up the long-term workers and get ready to work in the fields.
Haizi was very excited. He had never traveled far away since he was a child, let alone Harbin. When Haizi woke up the long-term workers, Mr. Yun was already standing in the yard assigning them the work for the past few days.
"Finish the work as I said. If you have anything to do at home, ask Mr. Zhao for instructions. The big man still has the final say in the work in the field. Do the work that needs to be done as quickly as possible. I will be back in three days.
You lead people to hitch up the carts. Harness three carts, and ask the guys to help you load the grain. Prepare enough fodder for three days. I want to go to Harbin, and we have to leave early. "
After Mr. Yun finished assigning work to everyone, he turned back to Haizi and said, "You also come to Harbin with me so that you can see the world.
Go quickly, go to the aunt's room in the backyard to find the clothes that the boss and the others wore before, and pick out a suit that suits you. Then I went to the kitchen and asked the master chef to bring enough food for the few of us to eat at noon. "
Mr. Yun has put on a new outfit today, but he doesn't look like a rich man from the countryside. Only Mr. Yun can match his momentum and style.
Haizi changed into clothes worn by the eldest young master of the Yun family, and of course he looked younger and more handsome than usual. Even the boss who drove the bus went back to the house and dressed up carefully. After all, he was going to Harbin.
After the guys packed the food, Monroe, Sixizi, and Wuguizi all dressed up and came to the compound. Haizi thought that they might also go to Harbin with them, otherwise they wouldn't get up so early.
Accompanying Monroe, Sixizi and others to the compound were Mrs. Yun and the aunt, third wife and fourth girl of the Yun family, but Haizi guessed that they might not go to Harbin and were here to see them off.
Because none of them dressed up as deliberately as Monroe and the others, it didn't look like they were going on a long trip. Old Mrs. Yun, Auntie, and Sanniang also approached Monroe, Sixizi, and Wuguizi, and whispered something.
"I don't know what you children are thinking. You all want to go to the city. I have to take care of you on the way. Haizi, you go and take the first car. Fourth and fifth children, you get in the second car. Be honest and sit tight on the road. .
Si Xizi, you should keep an eye on Wu Guizi and don't let him act naughty. When you get to the city, you have to be obedient and don't run around, otherwise you won't be able to find your home. Monroe got into the last car with me and we set off. "
Mr. Yun waved his hand and everyone got on the carriage. A few people left the Yun family compound amidst the instructions of the old lady and her family to say goodbye, and galloped away to Harbin.
Before the sun came up, the carriage set foot on the road to Harbin. According to Master Yun's instructions, Tanhei will also rush to Harbin today.
So the car owners were all working hard, shouting and urging their horses to work harder. Fortunately, the load on the car was not very heavy, so it was relatively easy for four horses to pull it, not to mention that all the horses in the Yun family were fat and strong.
Three rubber-tired carriages followed closely one after another, trotting rhythmically on the flat road. Haizi knew that there were not many wealthy families with rubber-tired carriages within a hundred miles.
In the past, villagers used carts with wooden wheels and steel axles, but now most families still use them. There are not many people like the Yun family who can tie up rubber-tired carts. What's more, only the Yun family can tie up four carts at once. The courtyard has such grandeur.
Sitting in the car, Haizi's heart felt like grass growing, and he used his imagination to figure out what the city would look like. It’s a high city wall, a wide road, a house with exquisite decorations...
Maybe there are also the winding small bridges, the graceful weeping willows on the shore, the clear water flowing in the river, the gentlemen wearing top hats and robes walking on the streets, and the women dressed up in colorful clothes...
There are also bustling markets and fragrant restaurants... Haizi tried hard to search for what people who have been to the city said, what was described in books, and the few words in his memory, trying to outline the picture in his mind. Mid-city look.
But no matter how you imagine it, the outline of the city is still vague and incomplete. It was hard for him to imagine what the city was like. Anyway, everyone said that the city was better, a hundred times better than the countryside.
Although the imagination of Harbin is vague, the yearning for Harbin is real. Haizi's thoughts have already flown to Harbin, and he can't wait to see its true appearance.
The sun has already shot out from the east, and its brilliant rays of rays have covered the fields. The carriages walking in the light leave swaying shadows behind them, while in front of them are thousands of rays of rays of rays, stretching to an invisible distance.
Haizi looked back at the people in the other two cars. What were they thinking now? The most conspicuous person sitting in the carriage was of course Monroe. Although she was sitting in the last carriage, she was the first thing Haizi saw.
Monroe's dazzling red coat and white hat with gauze on her head complemented the morning glow, highlighting Monroe's goddess-like elegance and romance, making Haizi unable to bear to look away.
Haizi thought, what is Monroe doing in the city? Go to school? Why haven't I heard her mention it? Looking for something to do? Impossible, the Yun family would not let a girl go out to find her husband's family? Of course it doesn't look like that.
What on earth was Monroe doing in Harbin? Shouldn't you leave Duanlonggang from now on? Haizi spent the whole day in random thoughts, feeling excited before entering the city but also a little bit disappointed and sad.
At noon, the carriage arrived at Wulahai Town. This is a relatively large market town that I passed through on the way to Harbin. It is very famous. There are various shops lined up on both sides of the wide avenue.
But at this moment, the carriages, horses and people going to the market were a little sparse, and the streets seemed a little deserted. This may be because it was noon. Haizi once came here before the Chinese New Year, with the purpose of buying some New Year items.
But how much can a poor family buy during the Chinese New Year? They came here just to see the world, but that was also when Dad was alive. Haizi has not been here again in the past two years, and he has neither time nor money.
"Go to Han's big car shop in the east and make a reservation." Mr. Yun shouted from behind to the boss who was driving the car in front.
Wu Guizi, who had not spoken much along the way, stood up from the car and jumped up and down, shouting that he wanted to get out of the car to take a look and buy a few candies. Sixi Zi quickly stood up and hugged him. .
The courtyard of the Han Family Car Shop is very large and surrounded by earthen walls, but it is not very high. The two lanterns on the front door looked a bit shabby, and the words 'Han's Big Car Shop' had not been whitewashed for a long time.
The waiter in the shop was very enthusiastic and greeted Mr. Yun and his party with smiles on his face. This shop assistant is also in his thirties. His long-term skills make people feel friendly at first sight, and the smile on his face is very friendly.
"Do you want to stay in an inn or rent a room? Tie the horses to the east manger. People can go to the upper room to rest and eat. Just put the cart in the yard. This place is very safe and everything is safe. will be lost.
Sir, have you brought enough fodder? Should you feed the horse yourself, or should you ask a waiter to help feed the horse? If you have any requests, just ask them and the store will definitely meet them.”
The waiter responded with a series of warm words, making people feel that they must stay in his store to live up to his enthusiasm.
"I'm just staying in your shop, and I have to rush on my way in the afternoon. Is there a meadow in front of here? The horses need to eat green grass to gain weight."
As the second master got out of the car, he responded to the store clerk's words. He wanted the horses to eat green grass. The grass was already very lush at this time.
"This man is an old man at first glance. He knows how to save money and make the horses eat well. Go to the small forest in front. The grass grows well there. You are guaranteed to be full within an hour. Go there and let the horses eat well. Bar."
The waiter looked at Mr. Yun while introducing him. It should be said that this store clerk is quite reasonable. Most people will not tell him so clearly. Of course, Erye Yun is also very satisfied with the response of the store clerk.
"After the cart is unloaded, Haizi will go to herd the horses and bring some food. You guys will look after the horses and carts and eat some of the dry food we brought. If you feel sleepy, just sleep under the cart. When it cools down in the afternoon, we'll go back. Walk.
I'm going to take the kids to the bedroom to rest for a while, so you don't have to call us when you're eating. Shopkeeper, please find us a small, clean room. It must be cleaner. "
Mr. Yun gave instructions and walked to the upper room under the guidance of the waiter, while the children followed him.
However, the children looked back as they walked, seeming to be reluctant to leave the guys, including Monroe.
"How's it going? Are you tired, silly boy? What are you shouting in the car? Come with me to the house and have a rest. The second uncle will buy you delicious food, and then you can sleep again." The second uncle Yun caressed Wu. Takako's head.
"Why are you tired? We slept together in the car, and I held him most of the time." Si Xizi was the first to answer. It seemed that he was a little dissatisfied with taking care of Wu Guizi, which made him lose a lot of freedom.
"Can Haizi run so many horses by himself? Let the boss go with him." Monroe glanced back at Haizi and made suggestions to Mr. Yun.
"Boss, you can't go. You have to look at the piles and get some sleep, otherwise you'll feel sleepy in the afternoon. Si Xizi, go help Haizi take the horse away, and then come back for dinner."
Second Master Yun also felt that Haizi was a little lonely, so he asked Sixizi to help him. Haizi stamped his numb feet, then looked around.
But he still helped the cart and the others to unload the tired and sweaty horses one by one, and then he and Sixiko tied the horses together one by one, preparing to go to the grove to let the horses go.
