Time passed quickly, and many years later, King Herodius died, and his will disappeared with his death. The search for many years of soul cases has also come to an end, which means that Joseph and Maria can return to their hometown. It has been almost thirty years since they left Nazareth, and Yang Rui has been waiting at the place where he broke up with them. Until one day, when the sun just rises in the sky. At the end of the earth, a figure appeared, tall and thin, with brown hair falling on his shoulders, and a pair of pure eyes shining with wisdom. He was wearing a white robe, holding a shepherd's cane in his hand, driving the sheep The crowd came from the horizon. Seeing this scene, Yang Rui couldn't help but laugh. When the young man walked in front of Yang Rui, he stopped and asked, "Is Nazareth going in this direction?" Yang Rui nodded and said, "Yes, keep walking and you will see the small town. "The young man saluted Yang Rui politely and was about to walk past him. At this time, Yang Rui suddenly said: "Jesus, are your father Joseph and mother Maria okay?" When Yang Rui suddenly asked this When this happened, the young man suddenly stopped, stared at Yang Rui with some vigilance and asked, "Who are you?" Yang Rui smiled and said, "Your parents and I are old acquaintances. I saved their lives, and I also saved their lives." Didn't they mention me to you?" The young man hesitated for a moment, then saluted Yang Rui again and said respectfully: "Yes, I am Jesus. My parents often mention your deeds and let me remember them. When we meet again one day, I will definitely repay your kindness." Yang Rui laughed and said, "You believe me just by saying something casually?" "Jesus? Showing a simple smile, he said, "I believe in you. This world needs trust." Yang Rui nodded and asked, "Where are your parents now?" Jesus said, "They told me to return to Nazareth first because the lamb has grown. If you want to sell them at a good price before the Passover, they will follow. "Yang Rui said, "They are already very old. Aren't you afraid of leaving them in the desert and suffering?" Jesus said. : "My brothers and sisters will take good care of my parents." Yang Rui said: "I am very happy that your family is safe and healthy." After saying that, the two walked side by side on the road to Nazareth. , Jesus asked: "I haven't asked you for your name yet." Yang Rui said: "Just call me Rui." Jesus said: "After so many years, I guessed that you should be about the same age as my parents. Unexpectedly You are so young, how old were you when you saved my family?¡± Yang Rui said, ¡°I have forgotten how long I have lived.¡± After that, Yang Rui continued to ask: "You must be thirty years old." Jesus shrugged his shoulders and said, "To be precise, it should be twenty-nine years old!" Yang Rui sighed and said, "Time flies so fast, what happened that day seems like just yesterday. "Jesus said: "It's very soon. I have lived in Egypt for twenty-nine years, and now I am still a little uncomfortable returning to my former hometown." Yang Rui asked: "What are your plans for the future?" Jesus thought for a while and said: "I don't know, but first I need to find a place for the whole family, and then continue to shepherd sheep. Maybe I can support the whole family." Yang Rui said: "This place can't compare with the rich Egypt. In the Roman and Herodian kingdoms, Life is very difficult under dual rule." Jesus smiled optimistically and said, "I have always believed that only hardship can make us grow. I am already prepared for this, but I hope that through hard work, life will become better. beautiful. Yang Rui asked: "What does a good life look like in your eyes?" " Jesus thought for a while and said: "Have a strong house, a flock of lambs, a beautiful wife and flocks of children. Yang Rui nodded and said, "The life you described is indeed beautiful." " Jesus winked at Yang Rui and said, "I have been grazing in Egypt for twelve years. What started as two lambs bought by my father has now grown to fifty sheep, and I think I am one step closer to the life I describe. Yang Rui said: "You still have a long way to go!" ¡± Jesus said, ¡°Maybe. But" Having said this, Jesus pointed to a ewe behind him and said, "She is about to give birth. I have taken one more step forward. "The two men soon arrived at Nazareth, and the Herodian soldiers standing at the city gate stopped the two men.When the soldiers saw Yang Rui dressed as a Jew, they did not bother him. Instead, they began to interrogate Jesus, who had dark skin and wore a pair of Egyptian straw sandals. The soldier asked, "Where are you from?" Jesus answered honestly, "From Egypt!" The soldier asked again, "Are these sheep yours?" Jesus nodded and said, "Yes, fifty of them all. I brought it from Egypt.¡± The soldier then asked, ¡°Since you are an Egyptian, why are you here?¡± Jesus smiled and said, ¡°I just grew up in Egypt. My parents and ancestors have always been Israelites. , I am returning to my hometown to settle down. " "You have to pay taxes when entering the city." The soldier looked at Jesus with disdain. Jesus nodded and said, "It is natural to pay the tax. I heard about it on the way here." After saying that, he took out the money bag from his robe and asked, "How much does it cost? Two copper coins? It was the Jewish shepherd who told the price. "Your tax is five sheep." The soldier smiled proudly. Jesus was surprised and asked: "Why?" The soldier said: "Because you are a foreigner!" At this time, Yang Rui said to Jesus in Egyptian: "The tax for entering the city is two copper coins and five sheep? They are robbing them. "Why don't you want to give it?" The soldier held a dagger in his hand and said, "If you don't give it, don't go into the city." Jesus took a deep breath and said kindly, "Okay, you can take the five sheep." But I will live here from now on and have to go out to the city to graze every day. You can't ask me for the city tax every time for five sheep." When the soldier heard that his blackmail was successful, he hurriedly called his companions to move the five sheep. Facing Jesus' words, he said impatiently: "I am on duty here every day. I know everyone who lives in this city. If you really live here, I will also know you." Jesus nodded and said, "This is best. Thank you, those five sheep are yours." After the two people walked into the city gate, Yang Rui asked, "Are you indifferent to this? They are obviously blackmailing you." Jesus said : "Look at that soldier. He was also born poor. His family may not be as rich as mine. My loss of five sheep is nothing. Maybe they can have a feast and be happy with five sheep. Why don't I do this?" ? Besides, my goal is to live here, and I should make the necessary sacrifices. You should not be troubled by this." After hearing this, Yang Rui nodded, secretly happy: "This fool is the person I am looking for. It seems I made the right choice." (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature for better and faster updates!