Chapter 241 Meeting the Old People
Leaving the wheat field and crossing the city wall, the number of people increased.
Coarse clothes, hair tied with hemp ropes, some even wearing no shoes, walking barefoot, but enjoying themselves.
The houses are all newly built grass and wood houses, one after another connected to form streets, with buildings such as inns and inns mixed in between, which is quite lively.
It can also be seen that in the houses in the city, people are bustling and enjoying themselves, but there are few yellow hair hanging down.
"The famine killed many people. There are not many residents in Xuzhou now, and many people don't even know that we killed King Kang. They only know that after a year of famine, spring suddenly returned, and they thought it was the gods from the sky spreading nectar from poplar branches."
Instructor Guo introduced: "Brother Xiao traveled to many places this year, looking for people who were still alive, and attracted them to Xinchun City."
Bao Liancai took a look. Looking at the people in the village, they were secretly speechless: "How many people did Xiao Yingxiong save along the way?"
Instructor Guo sighed: "I wanted to save people, but I didn't think so much. At that time, it was deserted It’s so powerful, there are more people dead than alive. When I often go to a village, I can see corpses piled as high as a hill.
“It’s not easy to find some who can survive, but most of them survive. As for the hidden disease, I'm afraid that this wilderness will only last for a year, but the hidden wounds caused by it may take a long time to heal. ”
Bao Liancai sighed and saw the scars hidden under the prosperity.
Just one look is shocking.
When we arrived at Zhongchen Street, we could vaguely see the prototype of the village all around. The thatched cottages had been renovated, and the wooden boards were newly nailed. They looked beautiful.
Zuo Chen suddenly heard a surprised voice coming from next to his ear:
"Taoist Priest!"
Looking sideways, he saw golden light gathering next to his body.
With a bald head, an honest face, and a golden cassock, he is full of compassion and peace.
“Monk.” Zuo Chen was happy to see his friend.
The monk's face was full of joy, and his merits were shining brightly.
……
After reminiscing about old times for a long time and talking as much as possible, the monk led Zuo Chen and others through New Spring City.
Walking on the road, you can see a lot of soldiers. Their armor is simple and their clothes are stained with plaster. They don't look like they have come down from the battlefield, but rather like they have come from the fields.
"In addition to the usual training, the recruits in Xuzhou will help the villagers farm and hunt. Everyone was hungry and scared before, so they will always devote more energy to this."
Guo Instructor introduction.
The monk also laughed and said:
"It's better to have a steady diet than anything else. It would be great if there were no soldiers in this beam. Everyone can do what they like, farm the land, make clothes, be a storyteller, and don't have to worry about food or drink. This is safe and comfortable, and this is a good life.”
The monk sighed and had a simple wish.
When Zuo Chen saw the soldiers farming, he suddenly remembered something and asked the monk: "Monk, have you studied the wheat ears I gave you? "
"The research has been completed." The monk's honest and simple face showed a rare expression of pride:
"I have led many farmers and studied for a long time, and finally the treasure you left behind has yielded energy. Of course, these ears of wheat on the road are far inferior to those of you, the Taoist priest. Just shake them a little. It’s as big as a wheat field, but now the wheat yield is enough!
“It can be harvested four times a year! We are not afraid of water shortage, drought, or cold winter. As long as we keep planting like this for a few years, the whole world will probably have enough to eat! ”
Seeing that the monk was so excited, Zuo Chen was also happy for him, but he still reminded the monk a few words about breeding and damaging the land.
After hearing Zuo Chen’s words, the monk suddenly came to his senses. , broke out in a golden cold sweat:
“I have never planted such a ground-eating seed before, and I forgot to consider this matter, thank you to the Taoist Master! Otherwise, Xuzhou may be depleted again in a few years if we keep planting like this. ”
He fell into deep thought again and scratched his bald head:
“I don’t know what kind of seeds to grow the land. It just so happened that I had some free time with the old farmers during this period. We studied it and came up with it. The seeds that nourish the land are planted in turn.”
Zuo Chen nodded with a smile.
He looked at the golden light of merit on the monk's body again.
It has almost completely solidified and can be described as a person of great merit.
If an ordinary sneaky person saw him, he would probably be saved on the spot and disappear into thin air.
Such a rich and virtuous light is just right for a monk.
Going up to a piece of dirt slope and looking from a distance, not far away, a series of pavilions are elongating their shadows under the sun.
And in that pavilion, the light of merit and virtue is vividly shining.
The monk's Buddha statue is standing over there.
"Taoist Master, the lotus pond you made at that time has arrived!"
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Leading Zuo Chen and the others forward, they soon arrived at the location of the lotus pond.
There is a fence and a courtyard built outside the lotus pond, with mountains behind it. It is the largest building in the entire Xinchun City.
There are several small pavilions and small buildings nearby, and some people live in them. They are all talented people selected by Zuo Chen.
If something important happens in Xuzhou and needs to be discussed, everyone will gather next to the lotus pond, sit on the futon given by the monk, and read about the important event in Xuzhou.
Now this has become the best place to entertain Zuo Chen and the others. After entering the pavilion, the monk immediately asked the villagers he had protected to bring out futons and spread them out for everyone in order to prepare the golden light of merit to gather into reality.
These futons are not expensive, but they are very new. They should be specially prepared for guests.
Sitting on the futon, Zuo Chen glanced at the villagers next to him.
Although it was from the monk's village before, it was embedded into the Buddha statue and suffered a lot. It was later purified by the golden light of the monk's merit, and now it has gathered into an entity.
Somewhat similar to the City God.
At the moment, he was wearing the clothes of a doctor, and he looked kind-hearted, somewhat like a follower of the Buddha.
Seeing Zuo Chen looking at him, the middle-aged man's face was slightly red, and he scratched his head in embarrassment, as if he was not very good at talking:
"Tao... Taoist Master... Thank you for saving me before... Otherwise, I would still be suffering in the Buddha statue.”
"It's a monk who is helping you. It's just a little help from me." Zuo Chen smiled and looked at his clothes again: "Are you a doctor?"
"That's right." Middle-aged The man was embarrassed: "I actually don't have much knowledge as a doctor...I don't understand the herbal medicine book very well, but the reshaped body has a somewhat unique ability. Trauma can be cured by just touching it. We happened to have nothing to do, so half of us went to learn how to grow wheat with Master Shanxin, and the other half went to the hall to treat people.”
“A good thing. . Keep working hard.”
Hearing Zuo Chen’s words, the middle-aged man nodded repeatedly, his face showing the joy of being recognized for his efforts.
After he withdrew, the monk also sat in front of a few people and said with a smile: "The villagers in my village are all capable now. They can cure diseases and save people, get rid of grievances, and even help me study seeds. , all of them are talents! ”
Zuo Chen smiled and nodded, looked around again, and asked, "Where is Xiao Changcheng?"
"Brother Xiao should be helping with farming outside the city now." The monk said, "Brother is a very idle person. The host, the Xuzhou Army has been quiet these past two days. He ran out of the city after arranging training. I sent someone to call him, and he will be back soon."
Voice. As soon as he landed, he heard thumping footsteps outside the door. Looking sideways, he saw Xiao Changcheng walking into the pavilion with long strides.
Having not seen each other for a year, this young man who is actually not too old has also been imprinted with maturity by responsibility.
He had some beard and was wearing a set of coarse cloth clothes, which were stained with dust and looked not very clean.
He had straw sandals on his feet, his hands were covered in dirt, and he looked dusty, obviously he had just come back from the fields.
There is already a hint of calmness and authority in his eyes, and no one will look down upon him.
After seeing Zuo Chen, he said with joy:
"Master Dao! I haven't seen you for a year, you are back!"
Xiao Changcheng was full of joy, and he walked quickly Beside Zuo Chen, he didn't know whether to hug the Taoist priest or hold Zuo Chen's hand.
After hesitating for a long time, Xiao Changcheng felt that his body was covered with mud and it would not be good to have too close contact with Zuo Chen, so he simply planned to kneel down and kowtow to Zuo Chen.
Zuo Chen was stunned at this moment. He used his true energy repeatedly to lift Xiao Changcheng up.
Laughing dumbly, Zuo Chen said: "Changcheng, you suddenly knelt down on me, it's a bit scary."
"For these feats you did in Xuzhou, don't say I'm going to give you a kowtow." Okay, even if I knock you ten times or a hundred times, it’s not an exaggeration.”
“How come you have become so glib after not seeing me for a year?”
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Xiao Changcheng took some time to change into clean clothes, and when he came back, he had the aura of a leader.
Sitting on the futon carelessly, he prepared some crude barley tea, soaked it in water and drank it, and asked Zuo Chen:
"Master Dao, where have you been during this time? ? What’s interesting?”
“I’ve experienced a lot.”
Zuo Chen thought for a while, and finally told Xiao Changcheng and the monk about his experience in the north.
And the torrential sea of suffering that I encountered at that time.
After all, Xiao Changcheng is no longer an ordinary farm man. He shoulders the entire Xuzhou and is the leader of a party.
He is naturally qualified and needs to know what is happening in the world.
The two of them listened to Zuo Chen. At first, they were talking and laughing, but when they heard that the sea of suffering was raging and the world was about to be destroyed, their expressions also changed. Suddenly it became ugly.
After he finished talking about what he had experienced during this period, Xiao Changcheng was silent for a long time without saying a word
On the other hand, the monk became at a loss:
"Alas! How can this annoying ghost world happen? There is also a catastrophe! Is it so difficult for ordinary people to live their own stable lives?"
He was really sad, and his eyes were even a little red when he said this: "Taoist Master, this sea of suffering is overwhelming. Is there no way to stop it?"
"I'm still looking for a way," Zuo Chen said, "I already have some clues."
"That's good, that's good."
The monk breathed a sigh of relief.
Zuo Chen's promise is more important to him than anything else.
Speaking of this, the monk suddenly seemed to remember something, and patted himself on the forehead:
"By the way, Taoist Priest. I also encountered something some time ago, and I am not sure whether it is right. You can help me a lot.”
"What's going on?" Zuo Chen was also curious.
Didn’t I tell you before that when I successfully achieved the golden body, I saw a mountain. "
"Huh? ”
“That mountain called me over again some time ago. "
"Huh? ”
(End of this chapter)