The Great Wall of the North stretches from Yumen in the west to the Jianshui River in the east, stretching for tens of thousands of miles, like a giant dragon lying across the northern land, running through 63 counties in nine provinces.
The Great Zhou Dynasty had millions of troops stationed at various passes and barrier pavilions on the Great Wall, always on guard against the fierce tiger and wolf cavalry coming from Beimang territory. However, more than half of the troops were concentrated in the three provinces of Guliang Prefecture.
Ancient Liangzhou was the homeland of the seven pre-Qin kingdoms in the troubled times.
More than ninety years ago, the Qin State was destroyed by Wei and Zhou. After the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, it was divided into three provinces: Yumen, Jinyuan, and Luochuan. It has been a place for military conquests since ancient times.
The countries in the Western Regions were suppressed by Zuo, and the Northern Mang cavalry were rejected, causing endless wars.
"The world is going to be in chaos again. The baggage convoys from the south pass by my liquor store every day. There are not even five hundred, but there are always three hundred. When will they end!"
At noon, the sky was like a fire, and the scorching earth was slightly scorched.
Next to the official road at the intersection of Luochuan Province and Tianhe Mansion, a wine flag stood upright. A breeze blew by, bringing in hot and dry air. The yellow wine flag swayed sleepily, and it also looked like a Listless look.
The wine shop owner glanced at the fleet of cars disappearing at the end of the official road, sighed, took off the cloth on his shoulders and dusted the dust on the wooden bench, and the wrinkles on his old face seemed to have deepened.
"Old man, you open your business and just sell wine in exchange for money. No matter how chaotic the world is, there will always be merchants drinking. The military discipline of the Great Zhou Dynasty is very strict. How can the sergeants and captains passing by deprive you of your wine money?"
The weather was sultry and people were irritable. A businessman with a beard on the road threw down his wine bowl and said impatiently: "I don't know how many people envy you who have a fixed livelihood like me. I am running around here and there all day long." , I haven’t been home for several months, and the ladies at home still don’t know how to tighten their belts!”
"Hey, it's easy to talk about the money for drinks. The old man buried half of it in the soil. No matter how much money he saves, it doesn't matter. He's just worried about my little son who is guarding the border at the Great Wall in the North!"
The wine shop owner squeezed out a trace of apology and said: "The old man gave birth to three sons in his life. Two of them died in the wilderness. Thanks to the emperor's grace, although the younger son was drafted into the army, he was assigned to the Great Wall and did not have to ride a horse. Enter Beimang, stay there for three years, and then you can come back and take over the business in my hands!"
"Old man, I'm a rough guy, and I'm a bit rude. Don't take offense!"
The bearded hand holding the wine paused slightly, and his dark face couldn't help but turn red.
The other customers in the wine shop also shook their heads secretly and sighed helplessly when they heard this.
The Great Zhou Dynasty seems to be prosperous and prosperous, and the country is peaceful and the people are safe, but behind this is the foundation laid by the blood and flesh of countless Great Zhou soldiers.
"Uncle Jiu, is the imperial court going to war with Bei Mang again? The Mang army has only retreated for a few days. In the fight, many great Zhou Erlangs were killed in Mang Yuan!"
In the corner of the wine shop, around six tables, there were many handsome men in smart clothes. Although their faces were dusty, they could not hide the alertness that flashed from time to time in their eyes.
Lin Qingmu put down the teacup in her hand, feeling a little annoyed by the hot climate in Luochuan. After leaving Tianyuan Province, she felt that her skin was extremely dry and astringent to the touch, and it was not as soft and smooth as before.
"The imperial court has its own plans. If Beimang is not eliminated, it will always be a sharp blade hanging over my head, Da Zhou. Every time it falls, it will take away countless flesh and blood!"
Lin Jiuyun was eating the noodles with big mouthfuls, and the hot sweat kept rolling down his cheeks. He wiped the sweat on his head, stuffed another garlic into his mouth, and muttered: "The Holy Spirit made a big move this time." , I heard that all the martial arts candidates of this term were sent to the Great Wall of the North, with the intention of destroying Beimang in one fell swoop. If it can be done, it will be a blessing for the northern border people, and they can have at least thirty to fifty years of peace!"
"Uncle Jiu, tell me what Jiang Li of Zhenwu Marquis Mansion looks like. Some say he is extremely handsome and more beautiful than women. Some say he is nine feet tall and looks like a demon. Some say he is an elegant scholar. He is accompanied by Confucian and Taoist visions every time he moves, and he is a character who can make the princess fall in love with him. I am really curious!"
Lin Qingmu tilted her head, looked in the direction of Shengjing City, and sighed: "Originally, we could stay in Shengjing City for one night. If we are lucky, we might be able to meet this disciple of the saint!"
"Qingmu, our Zhenwei Escort Agency is just a mid-level escort agency in the county. We can barely maintain the food and clothing of this large group of people. The restaurants in Shengjing City can only be afforded by us poor people. ?”
Lin Jiuyun chirped and said: "Who is Marquis Wu? He is the best martial artist in the world and the Minister of War. How can his son be seen by ordinary people? Even if you live outside the gate of Zhenwu Marquis' mansion for a month, you may not be able to see him. With.
"Speaking of which, the youngest son of the Zhou family has also grown up. As you have seen, he is already a martial artist in the Jiao Martial Realm at a young age. He may be able to achieve Tai Chi in the future, and he can be considered a good master in our world. Got it!"
"Uncle Ninth, if you mention this again, I will leave the team right now!"
Lin Qingmu's face sank, and she suddenly stood up from the wooden stool. She walked out of the wine shop angrily, and kicked the half of the dead tree roots on the ground with her little leather boots, making a loud thumping sound. .
Lin Jiuyun and the escort team seemed to have been accustomed to this for a long time, and they all immersed themselves in seizing the time to cook.
"Woof!"
Under the shade of a tree not far away, a black dog the size of a calf was lying on the ground sleeping soundly. It was awakened by the sound, but became very angry and barked.
"Why are you, a famous monster, angry with a little girl?"
A young man in blood-clothed clothes was resting against a big tree with his eyes closed. When he heard a black dog barking, he didn't open his eyes and just kicked him.
"Aww, am I bored? I'm a famous demon, but I'm not a local dog. Why can't you find me a horse to ride on? I'm traveling on a hot day, and you won't even give me a bite of meat!"
The big black dog was kicked, but he wasn't upset at all. He just grumbled and vomited his bitterness.
"This time I leave Beijing for the Great Wall in the North. Jiang Shirong is likely to arrange an informant to follow me secretly. I have too many secrets, so naturally I have to be careful. It is always good to avoid unnecessary trouble!"
The young man opened his eyes and said helplessly: "I told you when you came here. I'm going to the Northland and traveling in plain clothes. If you can't bear the hardship, you can go find Yingshan Xiong, Mo Yunliang, Hao Liquor." There are enough good meat pipes, not to mention horses, I can also get you a few bitches!"
"Wow, is this demon the kind of hedonistic dog that is greedy for pleasure?"
The big black dog immediately shook his head: "I'd better follow you. This demon has good fortune and good luck. I think you have great luck and adventures with you. There is no meat to eat when I follow you. It's always good to drink some soup."
"Then just calm down for a while!"
Jiang Lixun said that he set out from outside Shengjing City early yesterday morning and traveled eight hundred miles day and night, crossing seven counties. Finally, early this morning, he entered Luochuan Province.
At this time, I was feeling a little tired and planned to take a short break before moving on.
"Brother Zhao, here are ten hot buns, all freshly made from the wine shop. If you don't mind, let's eat some together. We still have more than a thousand miles to go to the Great Wall in the North, so maintaining your physical strength is the most important!"
Jiang Li closed his eyes and rested. The true energy in his body was flowing and running continuously, but a young woman's voice suddenly sounded in his ears.
When he opened his eyes, he saw a handsome girl with a strong figure in smart clothes, holding a steaming paper bag, standing in front of him.
On the wheat-colored cheeks, a ray of flying clouds passed by inadvertently.
"Thank you so much, Miss Lin. If it hadn't been for you and Uncle Lin on this journey, we would have been hungry!"
Jiang Li stood up quickly and took the paper package sent by Lin Qingmu. The rich smell of meat wafted out, and the big black dog jumped up from the ground, its tail wagging fiercely.
Jiang Li picked up a few meat buns from the paper bag and threw them out. Before they even hit the ground, they were swallowed by the jumping big black dog.
"What a powerful big dog. My father raised several fierce dogs at home, but none of them are so powerful!" Lin Qingmu praised.
"It's just a local dog picked up on the road. It looks like a good thing and can only be eaten!" Jiang Li smiled.
The young man's smile was as bright as the sun. Although his clothes were soaked in blood and stained with dust and grass clippings, he had a calm and dusty aura. His cheeks were covered with sweat and mud, and his brows and eyes had a heroic spirit.
"Brother Zhao, we have to rest for a while before continuing on our way. From here we will go north, close to the border of the North. Bandits often appear along the way. You'd better come with us. It will be safer on the road!"
Lin Qingmu was a little dazed for a moment, and it took a while before she suddenly woke up and quickly lowered her head.
"That's fine, it's such a bother!"
Jiang Li nodded and did not refuse.
He had just left the capital and knew very little about the people and customs of the North. He was able to travel with the escort team and obtain some useful information.
After half a stick of incense, the escort team of Zhenwei Escort Bureau walked out of the liquor store and set off again. More than fifty people were on guard before and after, escorting ten carriages, and headed north.
Jiang Li followed the team with the big black dog and moved forward silently.
"Qingmu, that young man came from a strange place and his identity is unknown. Why did you let them follow the escort team? If they were sent by bandits as a secret sentry, the consequences would be disastrous!"
Lin Jiuyun walked in the escort team and looked behind him from time to time.
"But Brother Zhao doesn't look like a bad guy. He was kicked out by his father and had no other choice. He went to the Great Wall of the North to join the army alone, with a big black dog following him. How pitiful!"
Lin Qingmu didn't take it seriously. She took a water bag from the car and ran towards Jiang Li. Lin Jiuyun frowned slightly, but was helpless. She just thought about getting rid of this unidentified young man as soon as the night was over. .
After passing the ruins of the Qin Palace, you will reach the Lishan Mountains, with steep mountains and dense forests. Many bandits hide here and are surrounded by dangers.
The escort team moved forward until the bright moon rose and came to a stretch of abandoned ruins with ruins and ruins. Then they stopped, lit a bonfire, and set up camp.
Jiang Li took the big black dog a little away from the escort team and found a dilapidated courtyard to rest.
The sky was already dark and he could not clearly see the outline of the surrounding ruins. Jiang Li leaned against a broken wall and looked up at the stars in the sky. With a thought in his heart, he entered the world of stars within the golden pages of the book.
He has now entered the sixth realm of both martial arts and Qi. He is strong enough, has literary Qi filling his body, and tempering his soul and spirit. He already has all the conditions to formally practice Dao!
(End of chapter)
