Chapter 831 It¡¯s not funny at all. As Fang Jie expected, when we went there, we could spend the entire journey as a relaxing excursion without any regrets. Although after going north from Luoshui and entering the Yangtze River, there were many obstacles along the way. They are all war-torn places, but now the water is relatively safe. In particular, Luo Tu's navy has surrendered to Fang Jie, and the imperial navy still needs to stay with Puhu to support the fight against Jin Shixiong's troops. Therefore, there are many ships coming and going on the Yangtze River, and they have not been affected by the war. . A few days later, the two ships finally left Luoshui and began to sail eastward along the Yangtze River. It was easier to sail along the river and the sailors could also relax. The river was so peaceful that it was rare to see it. Even Fang Jie doubted whether there was no war at all in the world. Or maybe this is just a short-lived calm, and this river will usher in war soon. "What are you doing?" Wanyan Yunshu rarely takes boats, even less so after he went south with the Black Flag Army and entered Huangyang Road last time. Even the last time we went south, we had to cross the river and arrived very quickly. However, this time we had to walk on the waterway for at least a month and a half, so it was inevitable that everything would be new. She pointed to a boat parked in the distance and asked curiously, wondering why those people were throwing things into the river. "That's a new boat." Mu Xiaoyao explained to her: "People who live near the river always have many customs. This is to worship the river god According to the custom, when a new boat is launched into the water, it must first be Worship the river god and pay homage to the river god, so that the river god can protect the ship from strong winds and waves. "Will it work?" she asked. "Shhh" Mu Xiaoyao shushed: "Don't let the sailors hear such words, they are taboo. Don't mention it in front of the sailors in the future, they will think it is unlucky. Whether it works or not, it has been passed down from generation to generation. This is done, even if it is just a comfort, it cannot be denied." "Yeah, yeah." Wanyan Yunshu nodded quickly: "I remember." Mu Xiaoyao smiled and lowered his voice: "Actually. It's just a hope of people, just like when there is a severe drought, people will sacrifice to the dragon god to pray for rain. Will it really work? I'm afraid it won't But the people who live near the river firmly believe that there is a river god in the river. , So try not to question them. It¡¯s better for people to have hope in their hearts. I think it¡¯s more real than begging for the war not to spread.¡± ¡°I understand, just like we, the Bei Liao people, pay homage to the mountain god every year. We hope that the gods of the mountains will protect us, but in fact, if there is a mountain god, he has never paid attention to us. We have been living in such a cold and hard place for so many years, and we have never warmed up. Facing the oppression of the Mongolian people, life was very hard. Fortunately, I moved to the Central Plains. My brother said in the letter that the people of the Beiliao people were very happy. " Mu Xiaoyao was silent for a moment, and then smiled: "So they should. I will especially cherish this hard-won happiness." Wanyan Yun understood Mu Xiaoyao's meaning: "After I go back, I will advise my father that this happiness is really hard-won. If the people in Mu Mansion really want it. If he sends Han Cavalry to help in the battle, don't agree. I'm afraid that the tribe will be involved in the war in the Central Plains. If the Han Cavalry suffers heavy losses, then all that will be left in the tribe will be a group of old and weak women and children. Isn't this the same as being bullied by others? There is no difference between the Yuan people who always find excuses to kill the men of our clan, but one uses us Bei Liao people as cattle and sheep, and the other uses us Bei Liao people as swords and guns. " "That's why Fang Jie is worried. " Mu. Xiao Yao said something and shook his head, not daring to think about what kind of disaster it would be for the Bei Liao people if Bei Liao Hanqi was really involved in the war. The Bei Liao tribe is originally short of men. Once the cold cavalry goes out, how will the remaining people face the enemy? You must know that just the beauties of the Bei Liao tribe are enough to arouse the covetousness of some people. Besides, the Beiliao people still have many war horses. "I often thought before" Wanyan Yunshu smiled, but there was no happiness in the smile: "It was not easy for my people to leave the bitter and cold Shiwan Mountains, and it was not easy to no longer be bullied by the Meng Yuan people. , I have finally realized the dream I have been waiting for for many years After entering the Central Plains, I should become particularly happy. Every time I open my eyes, I can feel the warmth of the sun. Every time I open the window, I can see everything. "The green" "It's not just the bare snow-capped mountains, it's not just the frozen rivers The ethnic people sang songs, held hoes and sickles, and worked clumsily but contentedly in the fields, carefully removing weeds. And for fear of damaging the delicate seedlings, although they have not adapted to this kind of life, they must be extremely happy. The grain they harvested in the first year may not be enough, but they will not complain or feel sad. The moment food is available, they will definitely value it more than gold.?Cherish those grains. " "When they come back from the fields, the men will open their clothes and complain about how hot the Central Plains is, but they will carefully feel the joy of sweating. They would imitate the Han people in a decent way, making a pot of tea, sitting on a deck chair, shaking the cattail leaf fan, and listening to the chirping of cicadas and birds that they had never heard before. They will get used to taking a nap under the warm sun, fishing in unfrozen rivers, getting used to rain, getting used to sultry heat and getting used to the change of seasons. " Wanyan Yunshu has never seen these scenes, but she knows it must be like this. She understands her people and the bitter cold of Shiwan Mountain. "So, I will not allow anyone to destroy this beauty! " Wanyan Yunshu clenched his fists, and there was a brilliance in his eyes that had never appeared before, so hot. Xiang Qingniu was used to looking at the scenery on the bow of the ship, and Fang Jie found that his eyes were always wandering. After observing his line of sight for a long time on those fishing boats, Fang Jie finally discovered the secret There are always some bold young women on the fishing boats who can sweat like rain even in the winter. "Does it look good? " Fang Jie squatted next to Xiang Qingniu. He was still shaking as if he were an instigator: "There are more beautiful things in the brothel. Do you want me to order a detour to Jiangdu? It is said that that place is the most beautiful in the world, and you can find a beautiful city in just a boat Don't feel bad about the money, I'm out! " "You start driving! Xiang Qingniu said seriously: "As a Taoist, the leader of the Taoist sect, how could I be so boring and shameless?" Didn't you notice that I was observing the public sentiment very seriously? Do you understand the hardships of the people? You see, this is the beauty of working people. Only a dirty villain like you would think of such nasty things! " "Forget it. " Fang Jie said with some regret: "I originally planned to ask the accountant in the camp to allocate a sum of money as a special fund for the Taoist Master. It seems that there is no need to use this money. I think I can turn it into a special pension fund for Dao Zun and give it to you later. " "Bah! Xiang Qingniu glared at him: "But is there really such a special amount of money?" "Absolutely not" Fang Jie said seriously: "I'm just teasing you, why should I take it seriously?" " Xiang Qingniu sighed and said, "Don't you think it's unreasonable to tease such an honest, kind, kind and respectable Taoist? " "I just think it's fun. Fang Jie smiled: "But then again, you still haven't told me why you are so afraid of getting along with women." Did you have a miserable childhood? Or is there any lingering and pathos love story that is hard to let go? Is there a woman in your life who has left an indelible mark on you? Come on, tell me, this journey is so boring, tell me something unhappy to make me happy. Xiang Qingniu looked at Fang Jie and said seriously: "Are you forcing me to duel with you?" Fang Jie shook his head: "Don't be so serious. Fighting is not fun." " Xiang Qingniu said angrily: "If I could beat you, I would beat you into a pig's head. " Fang Jie expressed his understanding: "Well, I know that you are definitely not lying You don't know, the most interesting thing is to see someone who really wants to beat you but can't beat you. Xiang Qingniu looked at Fang Jie, and then sighed: "I'll go find your subordinate Chen Xiaoru later and try" Fang Jie laughed, and while he was smiling, his face suddenly changed. In the distance, a black shadow appeared. Rushing from the river, he stepped on the small boats on the river and came towards this direction like a big eagle. He was not a nimble person, but he was definitely fast enough. Many small boats were knocked sideways and spun by him. No one was hurt. When Fang Jie saw the man clearly, the five-vein vortex condensed in his sleeves quietly dissipated, and the man landed on the bow of the ship, making the ship tremble. You will definitely have to pay for the ship. " Fang Jie looked at the man and said. "Is it okay to make an IOU? "The man who just landed on the boat asked seriously. Fang Jie shook his head: "You can't make an i-note, but you can pay the debt with your own hands" He pointed at Xiang Qingniu: "He is panicking. " Xiang Qingniu spat: "Bah, Master Tao, I don't have this taste! "The visitor laughed loudly and sat down cross-legged on the bow of the boat: "Quick, quick, please have some good wine and good food. I'm in a hurry to go back and start a battle with Jin Shixiong. If I hadn't happened to be on the fishing boat with my clairvoyance on the river today, If you look for beauty, you two will not be seen on the bow. To be honest, I wasn't sure at first. After looking at it carefully for a while, I was convinced that it was really you.?¡± The visitor sat down carelessly and threw aside the cattail leaf fan behind his back. Who else could this iconic ugly and iconic cattail leaf fan be but a tiger? ¡°You are also a prince now, why are you running around with nothing to do?¡± " He asked Fang Jie. Fang Jie replied: "Take your daughter-in-law back to your parents' home do you believe it? " " What a coincidence. " Puhu took a sip of wine and stuffed a large piece of cooked beef into his mouth: "We are fighting every day. Jin Shixiong didn't attack today for some reason. I had nothing to do and stood by the river to look at the scenery. I happened to see you two. " Fang Jie expressed his understanding: "This thing called Dao Zun was just looking at the scenery like you. Xiang Qingniu spat out a mouthful of wine and glared at Fang Jie. "Are you two showing off your love for each other?" " Puhu looked at Xiang Qingniu's eyes looking at Fang Jieyou's resentment and laughed loudly. Xiang Qingniu snorted: "Uncle Hu, if you don't know how to use words, can you ask me first? If the word "love each other" were used for me and him, do you know how many stunning heroines in the world would be heartbroken? Even if you don't think about me, you still have to think about the heroines in the world who admire me. Once these four words you said are spread and everyone mistakenly thinks that I don't love women and love men, do you know how many women will not be able to survive? I'm a lover of the masses, don't ruin my bright future! " Puhu looked at Fang Jie while eating the meat: "You also have a name called Dazhong? " Fang Jie was stunned for a moment and then moved back: "It's not funny at all! " Xiang Qingniu chuckled. Puhu came over alone to express enough goodwill. He was not hostile. He just appeared on Fang Jie's boat and was as happy as meeting an old friend by chance. The three of them drank and ate meat while talking nonsense. They were talking nonsense, but everyone was smiling heartlessly. Puhu smiled happily, but there was always a lingering sadness in his eyes, maybe he was just very happy. In order to cover up his sadness, or maybe he really had too few friends, so when he saw Fang Jie and Xiang Qingniu, he felt so happy and kind, temporarily forgetting the sadness.