The majestic Xiaoshui is slow, clear and tranquil.
Several small boats were driving slowly in the morning light. They hardly needed any oars to go down the river, just controlling the direction. It really feels like there is a sound and the sky is far away, and the boat has passed the Ten Thousand Mountains.
Even after rain, the Xiaoshui River looks extremely clear. It's like standing on the bow of a boat and feeling the freshness of the open sky. As it curves and turns, it's like a cave. Even people who pass by here every day will feel suddenly enlightened when they see the flavor of this scene.
Two of the pine wood canoes are not very big ships, although they have four-eaves wooden sheds that can be used for people to rest. However, although this kind of light boat is not very big, it is more than ten meters long. The cabin is turned into a cabin, and it has a two-story roof. A four-eaves wooden shed is set up on the top, and it becomes a two-story boat. .
The cabin of the boat is converted into a bedroom, and there is an upper level for easy travel, making this small boat into a big boat, making it the first choice for family travel. However, ordinary passenger ships will not be renovated in this way. Firstly, the area is small and not suitable for profit. Secondly, it is not safe to carry many people.
The two ships following closely together looked exactly the same and must have been companions. If you look carefully, you can see a red flag at the stern of the ship with a big black word Nie on it.
There are four boatmen on both boats, with a steering wheel in front and a large oar in the back. Apparently they often walk on the river. Their speed was faster because they were following the current. The other small boats were far not as big as them. They were relatively close at first, but as the river widened, they gradually became a little farther apart. Although they were not together, they were also following this direction. .
Xiaoshui comes out from near Daozhou and Lingling. Although the water flow is not too fast in the upper reaches, as the river widens, the water volume greatly increases, and the natural water potential will gradually strengthen. With these wooden boats on the wide river, it becomes more lively.
When boating on a large river at night, if there are only one or two boats, they will usually rest on the shore. If it is a fleet, most of them will be connected together. Firstly, it is for the safety of the ship, and secondly, the people on the ship are naturally worried about accidents and will not ask for it.
It's just dawn now, and looking at the speed of these ships, they must have been anchored nearby last night. The largest boats on the river are these two canoes with four wooden sheds.
Judging from its appearance and style, anyone who is even slightly close to the water will know that it is obviously not a passenger ship that is usually used for boating, but rather a vessel renovated by a wealthy private family.
On a light boat in front, a young man was naked from the waist up and wearing only a pair of waist pants, boxing in the gap at the bow of the wooden boat.
Although there was no laughter or roar, his interesting movements made even the boatman, who was holding a pole on the bow side of the boat and controlling the direction, look at him from time to time, which was obviously quite novel.
Although he looks impressive, he is actually only seventeen or eighteen years old. In this era when everyone matures precociously, he is indeed considered an adult. His resolute face showed a bit of relaxation, and there was a hint of joy in the corners of his lips. It was obvious that he was in a good mood.
Look at his exposed upper body muscles that are strong and strong. Although they are not as strong and convex as those who practice external martial arts, the muscles all over his body are tight and dynamic, and there is no trace of excess or thinness. The whole body looks full of vitality, but it also looks very powerful.
The sky is already covered with morning glow, and it seems to be a good day today.
What's surprising is that there are several huge scars on his chest and back, the longest one is almost a foot long. Although he recovered well, the scars left behind were like tender red centipedes lying on his body. You can imagine how terrifying and serious the scars were at the beginning.
But it was these scars that made his somewhat plain facial features and not very tall figure look even more attractive. It also gave him a bit more exciting aura, making people ignore his plain appearance.
There was a hint of freshness in the river in the early morning, coupled with the intensity of his whole body movements, although it looked unassuming, in fact every move and every move was full of intensity, making him look like his whole body was steaming, as if he was sweating profusely.
The sky began to glow red, making the sky colorful. Looking with his back to the direction of the morning glow, it seemed that his whole body was shrouded in the morning light. Under the glow of the morning glow, his whole body seemed to be shining with divine light.
Surprisingly, the punches and kicks he performed did not seem to be fast or complex. The seemingly unpleasant movements could be clearly seen by the boat ladies on both sides of the boat and at the helm, as if they saw him playing, but the steps under his feet made people feel dizzy.
His upper body was constantly moving, which was an unpleasant stretching movement, but his lower legs seemed to have remained the same. To an outsider, standing on the bow of the boat and stretching, he seemed to be motionless on the spot, with only his upper body arms performing punches.
In fact, the steps under his feet were extremely complicated. Although they were in a small area, the steps he took were actually very regular. Following a specific direction is also full of the Eight Diagrams. If people who understand it read it, they will definitely be surprised.
Because there are many steps and the speed is quite fast, ordinary people can't notice the rapidity of his steps at all. It seems as if his feet are not moving much. It's because the steps are too complicated, and the steps don't seem to be big. They keep turning in a very small circle, which makes it look like they are not moving.
His boxing skills are not complicated either, just ordinary strikes, side strikes, shocks, chops, splits, slices and other simple moves. But if you look closely, you will find that every technique in his hands is naturally coherent and smooth, without any hindrance.
It's like when a blow comes out, the arm will naturally tremble, and when the palm strikes down, it will naturally turn into a side blow from the elbow. Every action seems to be coherent enough to make people feel that it should be this action.
Just because his movements did not pause, it seemed that he had no time to rest at all, which also made him sweat all over. Although he was sweating all over his body, he always wore a determined smile, and his breathing did not change much. It was really surprising.
Suddenly, his movements really slowed down, because the thin wooden door of the cabin was opened, revealing a charming face that was happy and angry. It was a delicate and pleasant face. Although the long hair was scattered, the face was open. From her face, it can be seen that this is a woman who has just become a married woman. Looking at this shy face, he finally stopped slowly.
"Qi Lang!" The gentle voice was like the sound of nature. She walked out slowly, seemingly filled with joy. Seeing the sweat all over the young man's body and his strong muscles, although there was a hint of shyness in the corners of his eyes, he was still mostly concerned. Holding a soft linen towel in her hand, she hurried over and approached him.
"Sanniang, why did you get up so early? It's still early! Why don't you sleep a little longer!" The gentle words in his eyes were even more considerate. When he saw her gently using a towel to wipe her sweat, he couldn't help but instinctively wipe her sweat. He gently held her little hand.
"Qi Lang!" The scream and panic made this woman even more charming and cute. She looked at the boatman on the side with a red face, but the boatman lowered his head knowingly, obviously he had seen a lot about the love between young couples.
The young man's eyes were firm and he gently held the woman's hand without any intention of letting go. The little young woman let him hold one of her hands, and the other hand held a towel to wipe his sweat. Seeing the young man looking at me crazily, although he was very shy, he felt extremely sweet in his heart. Thinking about his experience with him, he couldn't help but feel a little crazy.
She is the third daughter of the famous Nie family in Daozhou City. She is now the most prestigious family girl in Daozhou. And he is Nie Xiaoqi, the former servant of the Nie family. Now he has undergone a transformation and has been given the correct name of Nie Qi.
When the two of them come together, the most important thing is the approval of Nie Huzi, the head of the Nie family. In this era of clearly defined classes, how could a woman of Nie Sanniang's status marry a young man like Nie Qi? It's a bit incredible in the eyes of others.
This is also the cleverness of Nie Huzi. Things that others think are unbelievable are now taken for granted by him.
In this era, classes were indeed still distinct, and the status of the nobles was important. However, since Zhu Wen took over the Tang Dynasty, he had almost wiped out all the high-ranking nobles in the world, and the high-ranking nobles who had always been the mainstream have become a thing of the past. In Qilu in the Central Plains, Huainan in Guanzhong, and even in the south of the Yangtze River, the powerful families of the past no longer exist.
Although many rising families want to make a comeback, it is difficult to regain their former glory. What's more, since the end of the Tang Dynasty, the changes in the Five Dynasties have been complicated. Warlords and vassal towns in various places have not paid attention to the powerful nobles. There are many people who are still proud today, but tomorrow their entire family will be destroyed.
Therefore, although the Nie family prides itself on being a large family in Daozhou, it is far from being called a big family. What's more, the Nie family originally made their fortune by selling smuggled salt. The Nie family, which had always regarded the family as a powerful figure in the world, valued fame and prestige, but now that Nie Qi had a backer, they first expressed their goodwill.
If you just use women to win over the young hero, it may be a family farce. But Nie Qi actually loved his mistress deeply, and the third young lady of the Nie family actually had a crush on this young boy. This best ending would make Nie Husband the happiest.
This is no different than dry sticks on a raging fire, which will catch fire at a moment's notice. Although the two people did not hold a grand wedding, Nie Huzi invited Daozhou City Zuozheng Jin Ying to witness the marriage, and also invited the patriarchs of the two major local families of Cai and Lu. The rest were not specially invited.
Because their master, Mr. Guiyuan, was away, the man temporarily let Nie Zhong act as the elder. After the two received recognition from their families and elders, they truly became husband and wife. I just want to see Mr. Guiyuan the next day and discuss how to arrange the purchase.
The longing in the hearts of the two people was lifted, and they were together as they wished, which naturally made the two people like each other.
Because his master assisted He Xiaoyao, Nie Qi also wanted to go to Yongzhou to follow He Xiaoyao and practice his cultivation. After completing the homework assigned by the master, it was natural to set off for the army, so as to get close to the master and gain more teachings.
Since He Xiaoyao led his army to occupy Daozhou City, although King Gui wanted to send someone to take charge, Nie Huzi believed in He Xiaoyao's ability without saying a word. Not to mention his rival Xie Huhu and Xie Zhi, even the prestigious Mr. Guiyuan was enough to make Nie Huzi feel that his bet was correct.
The first is to ask Nie Sanniang to accompany him, and the other is to ask his nephew Nie Wujiu to come with him. After all, the Nie family relies on private salt. Now the Han army is winning all the way. If the Nie family can use trading firms to assist along the way, or seize business opportunities , no matter what happens in the future, there will be a bright future.
Naturally, Nie Qi and Nie Qi didn't know that Nie Huzi had so many things on his mind. They took the Nie family's passenger ship from Daozhou City and the journey was smooth. Because the connected waterways are now all controlled by the Han army. With a customs clearance document from Jin Ying, the navy troops along the way gave them complete permission.
The waterway from Daozhou City to Yongzhou City is now smooth. The total waterway is only about a hundred miles, and it can be reached in one day by going down the Xiaoshui River. It was not a long journey, and the two of them were in love all the way, but it was already the morning of the third day, and the two of them had not yet arrived at Lingling City.
As the young master of the Nie family and responsible for the family's business, Nie Wujiu definitely has his own advantages and talents. Traveling with Nie Qi this time, Nie Wujiu felt a little complicated. You know, he could be said to have watched Nie Qi grow up. Although he didn't have much contact with him, he knew that he was his own boy.
The servant who used to be his cousin actually had the audacity to have a crush on his master. In the past, Nie Wujiu would have beaten him half to death and driven him out of the house even if he knew the minimum punishment.
But after Nie Qi risked his life to protect himself from danger, Nie Wujiu's view of Nie Qi completely changed. If there was no follow-up story, if there was no downfall of Zhang Wenxuan, Nie Wujiu might have had no choice but to establish a loyal servant status for Nie Qi. Many years later, I mentioned to the descendants of the Nie family that this young man had done something for the Nie family.
But things in the world are so delicate. When he was grounded by his uncle to recuperate, earth-shaking things happened in Daozhou City. Not only did Daozhou City change its owner, but the Nie family also felt proud at this critical moment.
When he heard that Nie Qi was not dead, Nie Wujiu was really moved. When he heard this from his uncle, Nie Qi suddenly had an unexpected encounter and became a figure that could not be ignored. Nie Wu Jiu was still in a fog, unable to believe that this was true.
As his injuries got better, his uncle began to pay more and more attention to him. Only then did he realize that Xie Laohu, who had been enemies of the Nie family in the past, was actually working side by side with his own boy, the boy who saved him. Based on his understanding of his uncle, he knew that his uncle must want him to continue to hold on to Nie Qi's thread.
What finally made Nie Wu Jiu stunned was that he never thought that his uncle would even send his cousin away for the sake of the Nie family. Although we know that Nie Qi's parents were not originally named Nie, in this era, what is the difference between them being slaves of the Nie family and their surname being Nie.
From the Nie family's perspective, after Nie Huzi got the title of Daozhou City Sihu, Nie Wujiu somewhat understood his uncle's position and considerations. Whether his choice brings disaster to the family or expands the family's strength, at least no matter who is in charge, the Nie family will have a certain say.
After understanding his uncle's painstaking efforts, Nie Wujiu still asked Ying to come out with him even though his injuries were not completely healed. But after two days with Nie Qi, Nie Wujiu realized how stupid his choice was and regretted not bringing Ruiniang with him.
When the Han army occupied Daozhou City, Nie Husband saw that his nephew was seriously injured, and he also doubted the identity of Lady Cai Jiu, so he sent people to capture her into Niejiabao. Unexpectedly, the identity of this Nine Lady is not simple, but she is not Zhang Wenxuan's spy, but Xie Laohu and Xie Zhi's chess piece who originally wanted to get close to the Nie family.
Nie Hujiu and Xie Laohu shook hands, and Lady Cai Jiu, who was born as a shepherd, transformed and became the link between Nie Huzi and Xie Laohu. Naturally, she also became Nie Wujiu's concubine recognized by the Nie family.
Seeing Nie Qi and Nie Qi making love to each other, Nie Wujiu naturally felt a little slanderous in his heart, and became impatient on the passenger ship behind. When I came out of the cabin, I saw two people standing at the bow of the boat. Especially when I saw Nie Qi being naked, I felt excited.
"Hey, hey, hey! You two have gone too far!" Nie Wujiu had a good relationship with this cousin. After Nie Qi risked his life to save her, Nie Wujiu even regarded Nie Qi as a brother, so he also stood on the boat. The head roared. If the injury to his left leg hadn't healed, he would have probably jumped over if the ship was even slightly closer.
"Third brother!" Nie Sanniang's face turned red with embarrassment, she stamped her feet and looked angrily at Nie Wujiu, who was only a few meters away. Because he and Nie Qi had just become husband and wife, and the two of them had just tasted each other, it was natural that they would be inseparable. He was most afraid of being laughed at, and Nie Wujiu was an expert in matters involving men and women. As soon as he said something, Nie Sanniang was naturally ashamed.
Although Nie Qi loved Nie Sanniang deeply, he couldn't help but love his wife in every possible way. Although he knew that Nie Wu Jiu was making fun of him, he couldn't help but feel nervous. After all, although his body had been completely transformed after receiving the guidance of Mr. Guiyuan, he could only be regarded as an ordinary person who had used the skills of outsiders before.
Mr. Guiyuan's teachings were still fresh in his mind. Thinking of this, Nie Qi couldn't help but feel ashamed. He looked at his shy wife with endless love in his heart, but his face remained calm. He held Nie Sanniang tightly, looked at Nie Wujiu on the boat behind him, and replied quietly: "Third,,, Third Brother's teachings are very good, Xiao Qi was too playful and almost forgot the master's instructions! "
Feeling the body of the woman in her arms trembling slightly, she couldn't help but look at Nie Sanniang and whispered: "Madam, we really have to speed up the journey. Lingling City ahead has been captured by General He's army. I'm afraid Yongzhou City is not a problem. , Xiaoqi still wants to experience under the general!"
Although Nie Sanniang is not that kind of lady, she is one of the few ladies in Daozhou City. Her family has some political entanglements, so she is naturally more knowledgeable than ordinary women. Seeing Nie Qi say this, not only was he not angry, but he was a little more happy, and he actually hugged Nie Qi's body tightly.
"Qi Lang, Sanniang understands, and I'm even happier that you think so. You have such a character and ambition, Sanniang will definitely follow you to the end of your life!"
Behind the two of them, in the cabin door, a girl leaned against the door and looked at each other. Who else could it be if it wasn't Xianglan?
Nie Wu Jiu originally wanted to make fun of the two people, but when he saw that the two people did not cooperate and randomly entered the cabin, he felt very frustrated.
"Third Master, there are two boats behind us. They have been following us for a long time!" Nie Wujiu's thoughts were interrupted by Nie Quanyi's voice. He was the son of Xianglan's uncle Nie Lian. Not only did he receive the true inheritance of Mantis Boxing, but he also received Professor Nie Husband. He was a leader among the younger generation of the Nie family in protecting their family.
Nie Wujiu looked at him. He was accompanied by a disciple of the Nie family, Hu Tou Dao Zhan Zhao, who was also a relatively famous swordsman in the Wuling area. Nie Wujiu had always been very confident about the skills and experience of these two people. After all, these two people often followed the Nie family's children in doing business.
"Ahead is Lingling City. If it weren't for the military academy, who would be so bold, obviously hanging the Nie family's flag? Friends on the road should know it!" Nie Wujiu muttered in his heart, looking back, there were two canoes on the river. , Sure enough, several people followed quickly.
Not only was the opponent not far behind, but he was also standing openly in the boat. What puzzled Nie Wujiu even more was that the opponent still had a weapon in his hand. Looking at their attire, it was obvious that they were not the Han army that had just conquered all the way, but looking at their uniform clothes, it was obvious that they belonged to the same organization.
"Obviously the other party has come with bad intentions. The third master has not recovered yet, so you can go into the cabin temporarily!" Zhan Zhao said sincerely. He is a real Jianghu man. When he saw the other party's approach, he knew that the other party had a plan.
"If the other party wants to take action, they will probably have to pass through Lingling City. Let's inform Third Aunt!" Nie Wujiu looked coldly at the two boats behind him. Although his body had not fully recovered, he could still save himself normally.
Although Nie Jiabao is not a big family, it is quite famous in Daozhou and even around Yongzhou. Generally, friends on the road will give Nie Huzi some face. Lingling City was not even a hundred miles away from Daozhou, yet there were people following him, which obviously made Nie Wujiu very angry.
Sure enough, as the boat approached Lingling City, the two small boats became quite far away. What surprised Nie Wujiu was that the water fortress that had always been setting up a barrier near Lingling City actually disappeared even on the river. Along the way, we saw messes everywhere on both sides of the river, which had obviously been washed away by the flood.
Could it be that all the water strongholds were washed away? Nie Wujiu had an inexplicable thought in his heart. Then, the answer came. I saw the clear water in the river where I just came. As the passenger ship slowly passed by Lingling City, I saw broken branches and leaves everywhere, and the water in the river became turbid.
Nie Wujiu stared dumbfoundedly at the completely different Xiaoshui River. He looked at the various things that had not been washed away along the way and even saw a few corpses. Only then did Nie Wujiu really believe that a big event had happened here not long ago. flood.
"Someone is here again, Third Master!" Nie Quanyi frowned and looked at the river, only to see three more small boats following Lingling City from the side.
Although they arrived later, they actually responded to the two boats behind them. It was obvious that they knew each other.
Seeing Nie Qi coming out, Nie Wujiu asked the boatman to slowly bring the two passenger boats closer together, and then looked at Nie Qi. The two people's eyes met, and they already understood each other's meaning.
Nie Qi was wearing a long robe, standing on the bow of the ship with his hands behind his hands. His long hair was dancing, and he looked like a knight-errant swordsman. Looking at the boats following him, he couldn't help but raise his head and laugh.
