It started to rain lightly, as thick as needles. There was a mist on the Ru River, making it difficult to see clearly on the other side.
Li Tong rowed the fishing boat and slowly approached the village port. When we got to the shore, we jumped to the shore and tied the boat to the big willow tree. He took the fishing basket and packed the few fish he caught today, and muttered: "How can a ghost emperor like this do anything?"
As he said that, he turned around and saw a person coming out from the side. He cupped his hands and said, "My benefactor is finally back. I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Li Tong was startled. After looking closely, I realized it was Luan Qingshan. He said hurriedly: "Now that we are in the village, why don't we do it at home?"
Luan Qingshan said: "My sister-in-law took the children to work in the fields, but there was no one there. I saw that the boat was not there, and I knew that my brother was out fishing, so I waited here. The weather is bad today, and the rain is very annoying."
Li Tongdao: "That's right. If it's raining heavily, go home early. If it's raining lightly, it won't be a problem. The rain is neither heavy nor light, and it really makes me angry! I was on the river just now, and I couldn't see anyone on the other side. I’m just afraid of colliding with other people’s boats!”
While talking, Li Tong packed up his fishing gear and returned home with Luan Qingshan.
My wife hasn't come back yet. Luan Qingshan was arranged to sit on the porch, and Li Tong served tea.
After drinking tea, Li Tong asked: "I heard someone said that officers and soldiers raided Beiwu Town, and Feng Kuan there was killed. My brother is under Feng Kuan, and he is worried that you will be implicated. I feel relieved when I see him today. ”
Luan Qingshan said: "I didn't do anything evil, so I naturally saved a life. I was seriously injured last time, thanks to my brother for saving me, otherwise my life would have ended at that time. Feng Zhuan was killed, and I can't stay around anymore. I want to go north, so I came here to say goodbye to my brother."
Li Tongdao: "Go north? Aren't there all golden captives in the north? I heard people say that the people are living the best life under King Xiangyang's observation now. Brother, why don't you go south? You are a person who has seen the world, and you can be found everywhere. A bite to eat.”
Luan Qingshan looked at the thin rain outside and was silent for a while. Cai Dao said: "I have been in the army since I was a child, and I am used to traveling around. I can't live a stable life. Wang observed that the rules in the army were too peaceful, which was not in line with my temper, so I had to go north. I heard that after the city of Kaifeng was destroyed, Ding Yijian led his men We are very prosperous now in the Songshan area. If I want to join him, it would be better than being a bandit in Beiwu Town."
Li Tongdao: "This Ding Yijian, when Zong Liu was stationed in Kaifeng, I heard that he had many soldiers and horses, and he had a great reputation. If my brother is under his command, he may be reused."
Luan Qingshan nodded and said nothing.
Ding Jin has been famous for many years, and Wang Xiaolie, who is now famous, was also under his command back then. Although fighting is not possible, fortunately, they insist on refusing to drop the money, and they can be regarded as a big force in the northwest of Beijing. Now on the northwest road of Beijing, Zhai Xing is retreating to Yiyang, Wang Xiaolie is occupying Ruzhou, and Ding Jin is in Songshan, although he has a small number of people and horses, but he is very powerful.
The rain didn't stop, and the two of them sat under the curtain and chatted. I don't know how long it took before Li Tong's wife came back with her child. Seeing Luan Qingshan there, he hurriedly stepped forward to apologize.
Luan Qingshan said: "Why is sister-in-law going to the fields on a rainy day like this?"
The woman said: "It happened to be raining, so I went to the ground to plant some spinach. No matter whether it grows well or not, there will always be vegetables to eat in winter."
Luan Qingshan nodded: "That's the good thing about rural areas. As long as you work hard, you won't lose money."
Looking at the sky, the woman said: "With this weather, I don't know what time it is now. It's okay if it rains. I'll cook some dishes and you guys have a glass of wine together. The wine at home is very turbid, brother, don't dislike it."
Luan Qingshan said: "I bought a few kilograms of meat when I came here and put it in the bag over there. Sister-in-law, there is nothing else to do. I just didn't buy wine, so I had to drink what you have at home. I looked at the nearby grass market and the wine sold there is also good." not good."
Li Tong looked at the meat and said to his wife: "I have a few fish in the basket. You choose a big one and cook it. Then kill a chicken and cook it for us to drink. It's rare for Brother Luan to come back. I'll invite you later." Cao Erlang and Yan Dalang are here to drink and talk together."
The woman agreed and turned back to the house.
Watching the woman's leaving figure, Luan Qingshan took a stack of Huizi from his arms and put it in Li Tong's hand. He said: "There is some money here, brother, keep it. Life in the country is poor, but with this money, life will be easier."
At this time, Wang Xiao's hunting seal Huizi had been widely used and Li Tong recognized it. Looking at the Huizi in my hand, there were dozens of them, and I couldn't help but be surprised. Said: "So much money! Brother, you have to travel far, but you don't need money——"
Luan Qingshan said: "Who am I? To be honest with my brother, I am a robber under Feng Hui! Although I don't steal people's money, there is always money with unknown origins. Don't worry, I won't be short of money. Brother, just accept it and don’t say more!”
How could Li Tong agree? Just a dodge. Luan Qingshan patted Li Tong on the shoulder and said: "After this big change, I have seen through many things. To be honest, after joining the army, I made some money by robbing the cotton merchants and merging Dong Ping. I am alone, and this money is enough for me to spend a lifetime. A few dozen dollars is really not much for me. But for my brother, it has many uses. If nothing else, when your children are older, you have to give it to them Getting married requires a lot of expenses. If it weren't for my brother, my life would have been lost long ago."
Seeing that Li Tong still refused, Luan Qingshan smiled and said: "It's just a few dozen dollars, brother has so many things to do! Needless to say, go and invite brothers Cao and Yan, let's have two glasses of wine. I'll stay here for one night, and I'll be far away tomorrow." OK."
Seeing that Luan Qingshan insisted on giving it, Li Tong had no choice but to keep it. It is much more convenient to use Huizi now. Dozens of guan can be received without any trace of it in the clothes. After calling the two children, Li Tong asked them to invite Cao Erlang and Yan Dalang over and drink two glasses of wine together. There are only three families in the village, and they stay together no matter what.
Not long after, Cao Erlang, wearing a bamboo hat and raincoat, pushed the door open and came in. When he saw Luan Qingshan, he said happily: "Brother went there that day, and we discussed it together, fearing that you would not recover well. I saw you today, and you are in high spirits. It seems that you are older!"
Inviting Cao Erlang to sit down, Luan Qingshan said: "God has mercy on me. It's just that one leg is a little inconvenient, but it's not a serious problem."
"Okay, okay, that's good." Cao Erlang nodded repeatedly. "I heard something happened in Beiwu Town two days ago, and we were worried about my brother. Seeing that you are safe and sound, everyone is relieved. By the way, Beiwu Town is now under the jurisdiction of the government. I wonder what will happen next, brother?"
Luan Qingshan said: "I heard that Ding Jin in Songshan is a good man. I want to join him."
Cao Erlang shook his head after hearing this: "Brother, although you are a tough guy and have all the skills. But there is no need, why bother to go into danger? I heard someone said that the government of Queshan County in the south is recruiting people to farm the land. Why don't you go there? Woolen cloth?"
Luan Qingshan smiled and shook his head but did not answer. I am born with a disobedient temperament, how can I cultivate land?
