Visitors from Yangui Mountain

Author: Yueyinyin

Visitors from Yangui Mountain

Mingxiangfang is the largest teahouse in Fengdu City. The lobby on the first floor has a booming business because of the storyteller. People of all ages, including men, women, young and old, common people and rich gentry are willing to come here to rest or have fun in their free time.

Because of this, there is a mixture of good and bad people here, and everyone is there.

However, because today is the Flower Festival, most of the guests have gone to the outskirts of the city for spring outings, so the teahouse seems a little deserted at this time.

There were a few tables sitting here and there in the lobby. The private rooms on the second floor were very private and it was impossible to see anyone there. Chu Lian and the others chose a place with a wide view to sit down.

The storyteller on the middle stage was telling today's story passionately. Chu Liandong listened carefully for a while. It was the hero of the 71st chapter of "Water Margin", Zhongyi Hall Shi Jie Shou Tian Wen Liang Shan Bo.

It’s about...recruitment?

Lu Yao is a familiar person, and Zhu Cenxi doesn't put on any airs. In just a short while, the two of them have become so familiar that they call each other brothers.

"Brother Zhu, I didn't expect that at such a young age, you actually hold an important position in the City Defense Department. You are worthy of being a young hero, since you are even more powerful than me!"

He is not modest at all and is obviously very confident in himself.

Zhu Cenxi laughed heartily and did not refute him.

"Brother Yao, you are so humble. At your current age, you have already mastered the art of swordsmanship. You are the best among your peers!"

Hearing what he said, Lu Yao looked very proud. His parents had praised him since he was a child for his talent in swordsmanship and that he would definitely become a grandmaster in the future.

Although it is a fact that he has talent, Lu Yao never slacks off because of his talent.

It's all a history of blood and tears. In order not to waste his talent, his mother went to the weapon-refining master Tetsuo to make a blood-drinking whip. It is no exaggeration to say that the skin and flesh were torn apart with just one stroke of the whip.

When he was young, he would believe whatever his mother said. When he heard that this was a whip bought specifically to prevent him from being lazy, Xiao Luyao was so frightened that he couldn't sleep all night long.

He had seen a scene where someone came to his house to play gymnastics and was whipped away by his mother. After that, he became even more obedient and did not dare to relax at all when practicing swordsmanship.

Seeing that he was immersed in memories, Chu Liandong also recalled the description in the book about Lu Yao learning swordsmanship as a child.

Tsk tsk tsk.

This kid was really frightened.

It is precisely because of this that the psychological quality is so strong!

"Brother Yao, what did you remember? Why do you look so bitter and resentful?"

Seeing his sudden grimace, Zhu Cenxi asked curiously.

Shu He covered his lips and smiled softly,

"Maybe it reminds me of practicing swordsmanship when I was a kid."

Seeing that he hadn't recovered yet, Chu Liandong took the initiative to ask some things about Zhu Cenxi.

"Is Brother Zhu from Fengdu?"

"Um?"

When Zhu Cenxi heard the question, he turned to look at her and smiled.

"No, I am from Fangzhou, not from Fengdu."

"Huh?" Lu Yao stared with a pair of round eyes, very curious,

"Then how did Brother Zhu come to Fengdu?"

Although it was a normal question, Zhu Cenxi was silent for a long time. It was so long that Lu Yao felt a little flustered and was about to speak, thinking that if it was inconvenient, he didn't have to say it.

"When I was seven years old, there was a severe drought in Fangzhou and no crops were harvested. The court's relief team also didn't arrive for a long time. My family is a farmer..."

Having said this, he paused for a while and simply summarized the words without going any further.

"Later, my mother took me to Fengdu to visit my relatives."

Everyone's hearts were sinking. The severe drought in Fangzhou was the most serious disaster in the history of the Yan Dynasty, not only in Fangzhou, but also in the five major states of Minzhou, Yingzhou, Ningzhou and Qingzhou.

Except for some southern cities and towns close to the sea and those that were relatively prosperous and prosperous, the rest suffered losses, large and small.

Many people died that year.

That year was also called the Year of Heavenly Punishment.

As a result, the Yan Dynasty was greatly weakened. What made matters worse was the intrusion of the Tuoba clan. A total of seven cities, large and small, were lost, namely the Seven Lianyun Cities.

That was the shame of the Yan Dynasty, and it was also an opportunity for Zhu Cenxi to be granted the title of Marquis of the opposite sex.

Chu Liandong looked at Zhu Cenxi, who was still a little childish now, with a pair of sharp eyebrows mixed with worry and reminiscence.

Fangzhou is the place where Dayan and Tuoba border...

The rivers and lakes and the court seem far apart, but they are actually very close.

She moved her gaze to the window.

The candy vendor is selling the candy man hard, with a warm smile on his face; the naughty boy is playing tricks on his mother for not buying the candy man for him; the men and women walking on the street are all neatly dressed and look carefree.

.

How can the people of the Yan Dynasty in Lianyun Qicheng be like this in such a quiet and peaceful time?

Chu Liandong thought of the Sixteen Continents of Youyun, of the champion prince who sealed the wolf's place in Xu, and of Ming Chengzu who "six divisions came out repeatedly, and the dust in the desert was clear".

That was real history, and what is described in this book that is now a reality is also history.

"Best wishes, brother!"

She called out softly, her half-lidded eyes filled with countless emotions.

"What do you want in this life?"

The sudden question made everyone present stunned. Chu Liandong was still looking out the window, as if this sentence was just a casual question.

Zhu Cenxi smiled arrogantly, his eyes shining with a brilliance that could not be ignored,

"Recover the seven cities of Lianyun."

"I went there with my father when I was a child. The people there are very nice, kind-hearted and simple. I also met a friend. I promised that I would go find him in the future!"

There was nostalgia and affirmation in his tone. To others, it sounded like the whimsical words of a young man, but the words from his mouth were extremely convincing.

"Speaking of which, it is fate that I can meet you in Fengdu City. I will join the army soon. The boss knows my ambition and is willing to recommend me. A man should make a difference when he is born in the world. I want to

Go and fulfill my promise!"

Zhu Cenxi couldn't hide the excitement in his tone, and several pairs of eyes stared at him with different emotions.

Zhu Cenxi:......

"Yes, I'm a little excited! I couldn't say these words to anyone before."

After hearing what he said, Lu Yao suddenly felt so proud. He slammed the table and stood up, making everyone jump.

"Okay! That's good! I want to join the army with you!"

what???

Chu Liandong was originally feeling very emotional, but Lu Yao's sudden interruption almost made her heart skip a beat.

Song Jibai reacted quickly and pressed the person down, covering Lu Yao's mouth with one hand, and smiled apologetically at Zhu Cenxi,

"His head is missing and his mind is immature. What he says cannot be taken seriously."

Lu Yao's eyes widened and he struggled,

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!"

I'm serious!

Song Jibai smiled cruelly, covered his head tighter, and warned Lu Yao in a sinister tone,

"Think about your mother's blood-drinking whip."

Lu Yao was instantly well-behaved.

Zhu Cenxi was very confused. Shouldn't he support this kind of ambition to serve his family and country?

"Why is this?"

Shu He was speechless, holding his forehead and explaining,

"Lu Yao is the youngest son and the only male in the family. If he goes to join the army without saying a word, his mother will take him back to the family to serve him!"

Zhu Cenxi laughs,

"Brother Yao has a great ambition. Even if he doesn't join the army, he will definitely achieve a great career."

Lu Yao, who was still unhappy at first, became happy again when he heard what he said. He tried his best to signal Song Jibai to let go.

"Brother Zhu, I think you will definitely become a general! I should also become a swordsman master by then, hehe!"

He boasted without any guilt, and the four fingerprints on his face looked funny and amusing.

Zhu Cenxi smiled and nodded. The sun was rising high outside and was a bit warm. He estimated the time and stood up to say goodbye to everyone.
To be continued...