Chapter 2023 In the mountains and forests, five real people


    At this time, it was about two quarters past.


    The sun broke through the clouds in the morning, but because of the dense forests, the range it can illuminate is not too large. On one side, there is a stream gurgling down from the mountain, and the silver ripples reflect the sunlight, which makes people feel confused and dazzling after watching for a long time.


    A group of people walked among the fresh woods. The people in the lead waved machetes and split the vines that were spreading wantonly, and some people took long wooden sticks and slapped the grass half as deep as half a person on both sides, driving away those who might be in the grass. Snakes and insects in ambush.


    A flower snake was obviously frightened, and hurriedly swam away from where it was originally staying.


    Master Zhang saw it at a glance, and then the spear in his hand swooped down like an eagle, and instantly pierced the flower snake, lifted it into the air, and said with a big grin.


    『This is delicious! Like chicken, crunchy! 』


    I don''t know why, but Zhang Fei feels that saying this sentence is very emotional, and the soldiers are easier to understand. After all, most of these soldiers may have eaten chickens and ducks, but cattle and sheep are not recruited. All the poor people who came here have eaten.


    The soldiers stepped forward, pulled out a knife, chopped off the snake''s head, then tore off the snake''s body that was twisted and twisted on Zhang Fei''s spear, and stuffed it into a bamboo basket.


    Sunlight jumps in the light and shadow of the forest, like a mischievous elf, tilting his head to watch the Twolegs move forward.


    Zhang Fei stuck his spear on the ground, took out the map from his pocket, frowned and stared at it for a long time, then looked up at the sun dotted in the shadow of the tree, then turned his head to stare at the moss on the tree trunk After looking at it for a while, he pointed his hand and said, "Go in this direction!" 』


    Walking in the mountains and forests, time seemed to be swallowed by various plants and animals, and it passed quickly. In a blink of an eye, the sun yawned, staggered and walked west...


    『General! Found water! 』


    The soldiers in front came to report, and everyone couldn''t help but cheer up.


    『I just said, the direction is right! Zhang Fei laughed, and then looked at the sky, "Send down the order to camp near the creek!" Also, collect some dry firewood and find some edibles along the way! 』


    Snakes, lizards, bugs.


    Flowers, mushrooms, wild vegetables.


    What is there is what it is, a pot of stew!


    Naturally, there is no way for a large army to cover up their whereabouts. So, what about small troops?


    Jiaozhi Shixie''s generation, even Meng Yan from Nanzhong and others, thought that Liu Bei would send troops in the autumn, but in fact, Zhang Fei had already set off early, leading his men forward while training troops.


    The gate of **** is closed, and entering the mountain is like entering the gate of ghosts.


    This is for those who were high above the court, and then were demoted and exiled to Lingnan. But here, there have been people from generation to generation, such as Ji people, Di people, etc. For these "Southern barbarians", Guimenguan is nothing more than a mountain.


    The advantage of these Di people is that they can climb mountains and ridges, and run through ravines and slopes. It is not difficult for them to move freely on the rugged and narrow mountain roads. It is an exaggeration to say that they run like flying, but it is easy to walk That''s still there, and it doesn''t seem to be much different from taking the ordinary road.


    In comparison, Zhang Fei and his direct soldiers are not quite used to it. If it wasn''t for the foreshadowing in Dingze before, Zhang Fei and the soldiers in the headquarters would have learned some mountain skills, so they might not be able to keep up. The strides of these skinny men. Even so, after walking on the mountain road for many days, Zhang Fei still had some backache and burning pain in the soles of his feet. He knew without looking that it must be blisters.


    Water source is the guarantee of life, and it is also the limit of marching. Fortunately, if it is a small army, there is a stream.


    After sweeping a clearing by the creek, the soldiers of Zhang Fei''s headquarters set up camp. For these things, the Han people are naturally familiar with the road, and Zhang Fei can arrange them properly without Zhang Fei worrying too much. Even the night watch scouts are ordered to go down. People didn''t have many opinions. In addition, Zhang Fei''s soldiers were all good at martial arts. In the land of the Southern Barbarians, the sound of big fists was naturally louder, so basically, no one would ask any questions.


    The man dragged some unknown wild branches and leaves, put them on the bonfire to roast, and then saw thick smoke rising, crackling in the woods by the stream like rain, and falling a lot bugs, and then escaped from the range of the smoke...


    Zhang Fei knew that those were blood-sucking insects. On weekdays, it wriggles to lie on the tree, and then when the animal passes by, it will lightly land on its body, devouring the flesh and blood, and the key is that it will not feel pain.


    It''s okay during the day, but at night these blood-sucking worms are simply rampant.


    When they were in Dingruo before, Zhang Fei and others suffered such a loss. They didn’t understand the way of the mountains and forests, they slept under the trees at will, and then overnight, some soldiers were sucked dry of blood and died.


    These stone slabs by the side of the creek are safer places. Of course, it is also necessary to guard against predators coming to drink water at night, but there are soldiers on duty. These animals generally dare not move rashly when they see the bonfire.


    Zhang Fei licked his lips, sometimes he really hoped that a tiger and leopard would jump out, and then he could have a full meal...


    After the campfire rose, many insects and ants crawled out of the soil beside the campfire. Although these insects and ants are not fatal, they are very uncomfortable to be bitten, so they need to be baked first. After that, move the bonfire outside to form a larger circle, so that the soldiers in the circle can have a better rest environment.


    Zhang Fei didn''t know anything about these matters.


    After all, if you ask Zhang Fei, how to stab people is the quickest, and **** pigs is the most convenient, Zhang Fei must be an expert, but for the mountains and forests, Zhang Fei''s martial arts is like a child playing with a big gun, and it doesn''t match at all.


    Ding Ruo ah...


    If it weren''t for the Battle of Ding Ruo, Zhang Fei would never have imagined that he would fight in the mountains and learn the ways of the mountains.


    Zhang Fei sat leaning against a cliff, roasted the dagger he carried with him on the fire, and prepared to pick the blisters on his feet.


    Zhang Fei is very used to soaking in water.


    When I was in Zhuojun, the farthest I traveled was only ten miles and eight villages. I even often rode in a car and rode a horse.


    Flames danced on the tip of the knife.


    Zhang Fei''s eyes are also a little wandering...


    Back then, the three brothers were sitting around the campfire. I helped you pick out the blisters on your feet, and you picked them up for me. The three of them had more blisters than who had more blisters on their feet, and then they laughed together.


    Were you happier then?


    Or are you happier now?


    Zhang Fei didn''t quite understand.


    The scorching knife point pierced the skin, and the bulging blisters disappeared, but the stinging pain left behind was still there.


    Finding directions in the mountains and how to survive are not Zhang Fei''s strong points, but for Liu Bei, Zhang Fei has learned more seriously than anyone else, because Zhang Fei knows that this kind of thing is not suitable for Liu Bei to do, and the second brother doesn''t bother Do it, so it can only be done by him.


    Brother, there is no need to divide this or that, or even say it.


    Just like now, even with a small number of people in the mountains, Zhang Fei is still at ease, because he knows that no matter how far he goes, Liu Bei will definitely be not far behind.


    Never leave.


    Zhang Fei tilted his feet so that the soles of his feet were closer to the campfire. The flames scorched the soles of the feet, and the feet covered with black mud were smoked by the heat, and the unique smell of the elders suddenly rose, mixed with the hodgepodge cooked on the campfire.


    Comfortable.


    The black mud is used to protect the bare skin, just like wild boars in the mountains.


    Ah, why haven''t I seen a wild boar these days?


    That fat pork knuckle...


    It''s not far from the ghost gate, but Zhang Fei has no fear in his heart.


    It is said that this map was provided by the poisonous people who came to the big man, so since those bald men can make it through, so can I, Lao Zhang!


    This time, let the elder brother and the second elder brother see my Lao Zhang''s methods!


    Zhang Fei laughed happily.


    All along, Zhang Fei knew that apart from his martial arts, he didn''t have anything else to show for it. Unlike the second brother, he could serve as a consultant to the elder brother.


    But this time, it''s different. After breaking the gate of hell, Cochin will be just around the corner. Zhang Fei didn''t know exactly what kind of place Jiaozhi was, but since his elder brother Liu Bei thought it was not bad, it was not bad.


    There is also the country of body poison in the south of Cochin, what kind of country is it?


    The poisoned person said that there are some gods and generals, and then waved his hands to reveal the glory. He also said that what kind of flower is sitting on, and the ground will bloom when he walks?


    Zhang Fei sneered. Isn''t this similar to that Zhangjiao? The yellow turban wrestlers back then were also boasted so much, under my Lao Zhang''s gun, didn''t they also shoot one by one?


    Still blooming step by step, blooming, fighting with people with petals?


    This is interesting...


    Doesn''t sound like much.


    The current big men, I am afraid that only those under the hussars can be regarded as relatively strong...


    The bonfire crackled.


    Zhang Fei suddenly thought of something, and retracted his foot. His brows furrowed.


    Hmm, hussars...


    When General Hussars sent people to teach these mountain and forest skills, was it intentional or unintentional?


    This seems to be a problem.


    …(д)…


    『Go away! 』


    "leave here! 』


    『We don’t need to listen to the Five Gods! 』


    『Go away! Walk! 』


    The farmer shook the stick in his hand, looking fierce.


    Two trailheads staggered back, and one of them almost tripped over a stone on the road, causing the farmer to laugh.


    It''s a cloudy day.


    The time is the fourth year of Taixing, April.


    April should be when everything grows and leaves are luxuriant and verdant, and the pagoda tree also blooms yellow and white petals, so it is called "Huaiyue", and another name for April is Yuyue. "Erya Shitian" says: "April is Yu." Hao Yixing said in a vague way: "In April, everything grows branches and leaves, so it is called Yu." Yu, Shu Ye. 』


    But now, the locust trees are in bloom, and everything is uncomfortable.


    Even with the frowning of the farmer, how could he have the time to listen to the Taoist preaching?


    The two Xiaodao didn''t understand this truth, and after being driven away, they returned to the wild temple dejectedly. I don''t know what the wild shrine originally enshrined. There seemed to be a statue in the middle, but it has collapsed now. I don''t know if it was artificially pushed down, or it collapsed naturally due to wind and rain.


    In the wild temple, at the corner of the wall, there is a thatched shed, and in front of the thatched shed, sits a middle-aged Taoist priest.


    "how? ’ asked the middle-aged Taoist priest.


    『Master! The people in this place are too cruel, not only they don’t want to listen, they even want to beat us...』


    "right! Master, these people really don’t have the heart to fear the gods of the five directions... they deserve the disaster...』


    "Snapped! The middle-aged Taoist priest pulled out a wooden stick from under his back, and accurately hit the young Taoist priest who uttered evil words on the buttocks. And go face the wall! 』


    『…Yes, Master…』 The little Taoist clutched his buttocks, went under the ruined wall, and faced the wall thinking about his mistakes.


    Another little Taoist priest Qi Qi Ai Ai leaned forward, looked at his master''s face, then hesitated and said: "Master, why don''t we go back... this place... doesn''t seem to like us very much..."


    The middle-aged Taoist said, "Where do you go?" If you can''t spread the teachings, what are you and I working so hard to cross the river? 』


    『Yes, but... the food we brought...』 Xiaodao frowned, "It’s all gone... These people don’t believe us, and if they don’t believe us, they won’t give us offerings... If this..."


    『Hmmm…』The middle-aged Taoist priest was silent for a moment, then said, 『Yesterday I prayed to the gods of the five directions, and meditated all night…I got something a little…Let’s go! Go again! 』


    "what? Xiaodao was stunned.


    『Oh shit! Let''s go, don''t you really want to go hungry? ! The middle-aged Taoist said as he walked out.


    『Master! Master, you have also spoken evil words! ’The trail facing the wall turned around and called out.


    The middle-aged Taoist priest raised his eyebrows, "Then... that will offset your passing... Get up and go with me!" 』


    The little Taoist priest who faced the wall stood up as soon as he slapped his buttocks, and followed behind him, saying, "Why do I have to face the wall when I utter evil words, but when Master utters evil words... I don''t need to face the wall anymore." ? 』


    The middle-aged Taoist laughed and said, "Because... this is the intention of the five gods!" Our people, as gods of the five directions, walk in the world! 』


    When the middle-aged Taoist returned to the entrance of the village with his two apprentices, the farmers were already plowing in the fields. Although someone saw the three of them, they did not stop their work, and did not even try to intimidate them again, because They need to save energy to face a whole day of heavy labor, so naturally they don''t have the heart to listen to the Taoist priests talk about the morality of "five gods".


    The wind rolled up the corner of the Taoist priest''s clothes, making some icy feeling come up.


    The farmers around would cast some glances occasionally, but it was like looking at the stone and soil without any heat.


    Since Sun Ce destroyed most of the Jiangdong shrines, there has been no trace of religion on this land for a long time, and naturally there is no feedback from the people...


    Yu Ji that year, thousands of people followed.


    Now that Yu Ji is dead and Dao disappears, the religious system he built is like a mirror image, completely reduced to nothingness. Because Yu Ji''s religious belief is based on Ji himself''s "supernatural powers and boundless mana". However, after Yu Ji was killed, he suddenly discovered that the so-called "immortal" would also lose his head, and his belief naturally collapsed.


    It’s like some kind of "Master" in later generations, even Big Eyeball and Jack went to kneel and lick...then turned around and the master was investigated, and immediately threw his hands away, "We are also innocent people who were deceived..."


    Therefore, it will not work in Jiangdong to follow the old path of "Yu Ji", or use a slightly grandstanding method similar to the one in Guanzhong Jingzhou.


    The middle-aged Taoist priest rolled up his sleeves, began to tidy up the stones on the road, and moved them aside to fill up the potholes on the ridge. Then, under the surprised eyes of the farmer, he took off his shoes and socks, and went to the field to help pull out the debris. Grass…


    Whether you have done any farm work, you can tell at a glance.


    Those who have never worked, don’t even know how to hold a wooden rake. Either the position of the hand is wrong, or the posture of the waist and legs is wrong. Anyway, it’s awkward to move and look awkward.


    The little Taoist priest has no experience in farm work, and the farmers can see this, but the middle-aged Taoist priest showed sophistication in his actions when he stepped out of the field, and slowly, the mocking and indifferent expressions on the farmers'' faces It faded away, and what was left was doubt and surprise. Even the other farmers in another field beside him couldn''t help but stop, stretched their necks, and looked over with some astonishment.


    『You, you...』 The farmer swallowed a little, and was in a daze, as if he wanted to come forward, but he didn''t know what to say.


    The face of the middle-aged Taoist priest was stained with some dirt. He didn''t look like a high-ranking fairy at all, but more like an ordinary farmer. He grabbed a handful of dirt in the field and said with some doubts, "Why don''t you use green manure?" ? Don''t you know how to fertilize? If the green manure is used correctly, this Zhuanghe shouldn''t be so thin... If there is green manure, this seedling will be at least three points stronger...』


    "what? what! ’ The farmer froze for a moment, then hurried over a few steps, “What? what fat? 』


    『Green fertilizer. The middle-aged priest raised his head and said, "Don''t you have a bachelor''s degree in agriculture?" 』


    『What? I''ve never heard of it..." The farmer swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and there was hope in his eyes, "Dao... the real person, I don''t know this real person... um, what''s the name?" 』


    『Gods of the five directions, benevolence is boundless...』The middle-aged Taoist smiled, 『Xiaodao’s surname is Ge...』


    『Just now what Ge Zhenren said, there is no fertilizer, but...』 The farmer pinched his hands on the wooden handle, his face full of desire, "Can these seedlings be stronger? 』


    Daoist Ge nodded solemnly and said, "That''s right. Master Fei, under the throne of the five gods, has a supernatural power, which is to make Zhuang He grow his roots, which is very effective...』


    (end of this chapter)