The sun is shining brightly, there is no snow in the middle of winter, it is windy, slightly warm, and withered grass occasionally dances in the wind...
It has been ten days since I came back from the county to congratulate Lin Yexing. The rare happy gathering has passed, and life will continue.
In the small courtyard on the outskirts of Niujiao Town, Yunjing put down the book in his hand and looked up at the sky. There was no smile on his face. This winter, to this day, there has been no snow in the world.
This kind of climate is very abnormal and very worrying.
Not only that, according to Yunjing's observation, the water levels of many surrounding rivers and streams are declining. Although it is normal for water levels to drop in winter, this year's water levels have dropped much more than in previous years. The stones on the river bottom are exposed and turn white in the sun. It seems that
There is a tendency to be completely exhausted!
Even the water level of the Li River, which runs almost across the entire Dali Dynasty, is declining. You must know that the vast Li River is dozens of miles wide. Even if the water level drops by one meter, it is a terrifying figure...
In such an abnormal situation, not to mention Yunjing, everyone felt that something was wrong, fearing a catastrophe, and the public atmosphere became inexplicably depressed.
Manpower cannot control God's affairs, and people can only wait for subsequent changes. However, in this climate, many aspects have begun to be affected to a certain extent. Not to mention other things, the price of food on the market is quietly rising. A pound of food is more expensive than
It’s usually 10% more expensive, which doesn’t seem like much, but how about looking at the world?
Bai Zhi went to the town to run a shop, and her shop has not been affected much yet.
Yunjing's life was not affected much. He mainly studied every day. He had not yet reached the goal of the imperial examination. He still wanted to strive for the title of Jinshi. He could not slack off in his studies for a day.
At noon that day, Song Yan, who was Yunjing's personal student, came to the courtyard. Knowing that Yunjing was not in a beautiful mood, Song Yan put away his smile and looked solemn.
"Master, there is the latest news about the situation you brought my attention to. It snowed for the first time since the beginning of winter in the north, but it is not good news because the snow only lasted for half a day, and the amount of snowfall was very small, covering only the ground.
An inch will melt quickly under the sun," Song Yanhui reported, with a complicated expression.
Even though he was in a humble position, a little person like him gradually felt an inexplicable depressing atmosphere, which was so heavy that it made people breathless.
Yun Dingding nodded to express his understanding. He had expected such a situation and did not mention it too much. Instead, he changed his question and asked, "What about the things I asked you to do?"
"Back to the young master, what you ordered has been going on. Until now, through the relationship between the Jin family, we have quietly hoarded hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain and stored it in various places, mainly in the warehouses in the town, and some in the county, because
We acted early and low-key and did not attract any attention," Song Yan replied.
Hearing this answer, Yunjing said: "Well, you did a good job."
"Master, now that food prices are rising, should we continue?" Song Yan hesitated. Hundreds of millions of kilograms of food is a lot. One person can't finish it till the end of time. He doesn't know what Yunjing needs so much food for.
, and didn’t dare to ask.
Regarding this issue, Yun Jing said: "There is never too much food. Find a way to stock up on more food. The premise is that the market will not be turbulent because of us. You only need to follow the normal market price."
"I understand, little one," Song Yan took a deep breath and said.
Yunjing warned: "It's dry today, so be careful about fire prevention where food is stored."
Fire prevention is common sense, but Yunjing still couldn't help but remind him that so much food would turn into useless fly ash in the event of a fire.
"Don't worry, young master, we are paying attention to fire prevention at all times, and there are dedicated personnel patrolling every day," Song Yan said in a deep voice. Normal people know the importance of fire prevention.
The importance of food is self-evident. With today's climate, it is difficult for Yun Jing not to think of terrible consequences. It is definitely right to be prepared. Naturally, he cannot eat so much food, but once the imagined situation occurs,
Food will be of great use.
Of course, for Yunjing, it is best if the imaginary situation does not happen. For him, it is just a loss of some money, and he can still sell it for cash, so it will not be a big loss.
Money in your hands is no different from scrap metal. Only by replacing it with something useful can the value of money be reflected.
Not mentioning this, Yunjing changed the subject and asked: "What about other aspects, is there anything worth noting?"
"Back to the young master, there are many things worth noting. I won't go into details in the distance. The situation in several surrounding countries is getting worse and worse, and our territory in Dali is also not peaceful. Rumors about the inheritance of Burial Sword Mountain are spreading everywhere. There is chaos everywhere, turmoil in the world, and many
There were also rumors about the appearance of the Emperor's Sword in the local area. The court was shaken and could not suppress it. There were also rebellions and rebels in the west. The third prince brought an army of 200,000 people to suppress the rebellion. However, they failed to capture it after the first battle, with tens of thousands of casualties.
, Now there is a stalemate, and the specific follow-up has not yet been received..." Song Yan reported to Yun Jing in detail what he learned about the situation.
Although Yunjing also understood the situation of all parties in his own way, there were always things he couldn't take into account, so it was necessary for Song Yan to impulsively check and correct the omissions.
After hearing this, Yunjing sighed in a complicated tone: "It's been such an eventful year," and then said: "I remember it's almost a holiday for the school in town these two days, right? Inform Uncle Liu and the others to go and send Xiaodong and the others home.
"Xiaodong and the others, please convey my message, don't wander around if you have nothing to do after you return."
"Okay, young master," Song Yan nodded and said. He probably understood that Yunjing would not be going home these days. He had no time to spend with his family as he had been doing for many years. He wanted to make arrangements for himself, but what should Yunjing do next?
He is not qualified to ask.
In fact, Yunjing doesn't have anything important at the moment, but his heart is heavy and a little depressed. He doesn't want to take such emotions home. His family knows him well, and no matter how hard he hides his emotions, it will inevitably be seen. If he makes his family worry, he will
Oh no.
After some exchanges, there was nothing else to do. Yun Jing said: "Okay, you can go and do your work."
Song Yan did not leave immediately, but hesitated for a moment and said cautiously: "Young Master, I have heard recently that the three martial arts sects in Xinlin County seem to be in disharmony.
There is friction, especially between Feng Daomen and Iron Spear Hall. They are obviously joining forces to target the Liuye Sword Sect. It is obvious that the Liuye Sword Sect has put pressure on them because of Young Master Lin."
After he finished speaking, Yun Jing said calmly: "I understand, these are not things we should be concerned about. They are making trouble for them. As long as it does not affect the people, there is no need to worry about it. Besides, there are still government officials, so it is not our turn to worry about it."
Not understanding what Yun Jing was thinking, Song Yan said: "You are too talkative. If you don't bother the young master, please leave."
After Song Yan left, Yunjing pondered for a while and continued reading and studying like a normal person, not being affected by various information in his daily life.
It’s not easy to enjoy the shade under a big tree. Although the Liuye Sword Sect and the Shen family in the north are now related to each other, the sky is high and the road is far away. The development of the Liuye Sword Sect takes time, and the other two parties will not sit back and watch its rise.
weighing on one's head.
Now whether it is public or private, Lin Xingyu and Lin Yexing are siblings. Putting this aside, Liuye Sword Sect and Lin Yexing are not involved much. Based on this, Iron Spear Hall and Fengdao Sect dare to blatantly
Regarding the Liuye Sword Sect, even if they were destroyed, as long as they didn't go too far towards Lin Xingyu, the Lin family wouldn't say anything. After all, that's how the world is.
Some things and some people always have to be given an explanation. After all, there is no way to continue to be so unclear. Let's take some time to go there in the next few days...
Yun Jing, who is reading a book, thinks so with two minds.
Recently, another city with hundreds of thousands of people in the Sanluo Dynasty was turned into a dead zone. There were only a few survivors in the city. When the news came out, the whole country was shocked. People were sent to investigate, but the mastermind behind it could not be found at all. Even though they were specifically investigating this.
The mythical world was a little worried about this incident, and at the same time, it was extremely angry. Who was doing the outrageous thing that day?
In the palace hall, Wu Qingmei sat high on the throne with a frosty look on his face. He looked down at the civil and military officials of the court who were hesitating and unable to come up with any effective solution. He secretly thought that no one in the whole country could help me relieve my worries. How ridiculous!
If that person was here, I'm afraid I wouldn't be so entangled...
A figure who was always unfazed by favors and humiliations flashed through Wu Qingmei's mind. After another negotiation with no results, she was upset and decisively announced her withdrawal from the court. She was annoyed by the sight of those guys who were depriving the emperor of his salary but could not share his worries.
The Dali Dynasty takes him very seriously, and the masters in the Mythical Realm are always watching over him to prevent accidents. So, can the Dali Dynasty use diplomacy to let him go and ask him to help?
This thought suddenly appeared in his mind, and Wu Qingmei couldn't stop it. However, this matter must be considered in the long run. It should be noted that the Sanluo Dynasty does not have much say in front of the Dali Dynasty now. The gap between the two sides in last year's battle was too big.
In a weak country, many things are very helpless. You have to be very careful when borrowing someone. Besides, that person is regarded as so important. How can you let him be easily put in danger?
Another morning, Yunjing and Bai Zhi sat opposite each other and had breakfast, chatting about some household matters during the meal.
He gave Yun Jing Wanli a piece of radish strips and saw that he was squeaking while chewing, but his eyes were a little lost and his brows did not relax. Bai Zhi couldn't help but ask, "Is there something bothering you, sir?"
Yunjing can't hide his emotions in front of close people. Hearing this, Yunjing took a sip of white porridge and said: "I don't have anything to worry about. It's just that I finally had a peaceful life for a few days, and now everything is not peaceful. It's a bit...
It’s just emotion”
The pickles made from pickled radish strips and chili powder stimulate the taste buds, are crunchy and delicious, and are perfect for porridge.
"Yes, peace is rare, but there are always disturbances. Peace is rare. Things that are too far away from us can't be changed. Why should officials bother themselves?" Bai Zhi comforted.
Smiling, Yunjing said: "Forget it, just take it one step at a time. Life will always go on. It's useless to think about it any more."
"Well, the official is feeling unhappy, why not go for a walk to relax," Bai Zhi suggested.
After finishing the porridge in the bowl, Yunjing put Kuaizi down, took the handkerchief from Bai Zhi, wiped his mouth and said, "I just came back not long ago, and I don't want to go far away for the time being. Xiaobai doesn't need to worry too much. My husband has his own way to relieve his boredom."
Law"
After getting up and pouring him a glass of mouthwash, Bai Zhi smiled and said, "So, the official is going fishing again today?"
"Of course, fishing can make people feel peaceful, and it is also a good way to cultivate one's moral character." Yun Dingding nodded.
During this period of time, he often went out fishing and kept it in a fixed location. It was almost a daily habit. It was also at this time that he would concentrate and not think so much.
Pursing his lips, Bai Zhi couldn't help but smile and said: "Well, don't go back empty-handed today, sir. The ingredients for my concubine have been prepared long ago. I'm just waiting for the officer to come back and make soup for you."
"
With a twitch in his mouth, Yunjing said harshly: "That's not because I can't catch fish, but because I chose the wrong location, and the fish are lazy and don't like to bite the hook this season."
How can you say that you can't catch fish when it comes to fishermen? There must be a reason, and it's definitely not your fault!
"Since the location is wrong, why don't the officials move to another place?" Bai Zhi asked, holding back a smile.
Yun Jing immediately hummed and said: "Youdao lies down wherever you fall. No, wherever you get up, I don't believe you can't catch fish there, so I'll get into trouble with my husband!"
"Okay, I will wish you a fruitful return today." Bai Zhi was extremely happy, but he still opened his mouth to comfort and clear the table while talking.
After eating and drinking, Yunjing stood up and hugged her, and then said: "Then I went out to fish. Xiaobai, just wait and see if I don't catch them today."
After saying that, Yunjing let her go to pack up the fishing gear. Today, she will try fishing with beans soaked in rice wine prepared yesterday. If she changes the bait, I won't believe that she can't catch it!
After Yunjing packed up, he carried a bunch of things and went out. Bai Zhi had to run the store and was not traveling with him.
As Yun Jing said before, his fishing spots were all fixed during this period. He did not catch fish in the nests he made, but instead fed them. But it didn't matter. Fishing was not his purpose. It was mainly to divert his attention so as not to think about it.
There are so many, otherwise it wouldn’t be easy to get all the fish back home?
The fishing spot is not around Niujiao Town, but a small river twenty or thirty miles away from Niujiao Town. This distance is not a problem for Yunjing. If he wants to go, it will only be a matter of seconds, but he is not in a hurry.
Go.
After leaving the town, Shi Shiran walked on the road and looked around. The world was desolate under the sun. Even in the middle of winter, the vegetation was so withered and yellow that a single spark would start a prairie fire.
As far as Yunjing knows, there have been more than a dozen fires around Niujiao Town alone recently, and once they almost ignited the forest. The reason why they almost happened was that Yunjing was able to stop them even if he found out.
During this period, the government has really put a lot of effort into promoting fire prevention awareness. The "Water Dragon Team" is on standby at any time. However, in this era, the transmission of information is very slow. Often the fire is almost done when the Water Dragon Team arrives, so the only way to deal with the aftermath is to try their best.
Reduce the spread of fire.
Not far from the town, Yunjing met a man resting on the roadside. The man looked to be in his forties or fifties, and his hair was gray. He was resting on the roadside with his brows furrowed, and he looked up at the sky with confused and desolate eyes.
There was a large backpack next to him. In the backpack was a lot of charcoal. He was obviously going to the town to sell it.
"This old man has invited you. I see you frowning, but you are in trouble. Do you need help?" Yunjing thought for a while and walked over and asked.
When the other party saw Yun Jing's dress, he didn't dare to neglect it. He immediately stood up and said anxiously: "This young master is serious. The young man has not been in trouble, so he does not dare to trouble the noble man."
That's what he said, but how could Yunjing not know why he was upset? It was simply because of the warm winter. In the end, it was still "worrying about the charcoal and wishing the weather would be cold". He had seen this kind of thing a lot during this period.
So Yun Jing said: "Old man, your charcoal is of good quality, but is it for sale?"
"It's for sale, but...hey...", the old man nodded, with a bitter smile on his face. He looked at the cloud scene with a little expectation, but he didn't dare to go deep and expect anything.
Nodding, Yun Jing said: "In that case, old man, what do you think of this? I happen to be short of charcoal at home. Could you please send it to me? It's just in front of Niujiao Town, not far away. I still have something to do, so I won't go with you.
Come on, just say hello to the concierge when you arrive, the price will be calculated according to the market price, I won’t treat you badly.”
"Young master, aren't you going to lie to me?" the old man suddenly said in surprise.
Yunjing said: "How dare you, this junior is serious?"
"That's great, I will send it to the young master now," the old man said happily.
Then Yunjing told him the address in detail, and then watched the old man walking away with a hundred pounds of charcoal on his back. He felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, so he should help as much as he could.
This is what Yun Jing did when encountering similar things during this period. The small courtyard in the town where Yun Jing was admitted to the top of the Jiangzhou Juren Examination Ranking was now filled with charcoal alone to fill several rooms...
Yunjing really thought that Yunjing had nothing to do and wandered around, just deliberately meeting people who were in urgent need of help. It was just normal help, and it was not enough.
After a short stay, Yunjing continued to go to the fishing place. During the period, he met several people selling firewood and charcoal. Yunjing accepted all the orders. Two of them were obviously waiting for Yunjing on the road...
I delayed here and stayed there for a while until Yunjing arrived at the fixed fishing spot at noon. It was not far from the official road and was relatively remote.
In an era like this, I am afraid that only people like Yunjing who have no worries about food and clothing can have the leisure and leisure to go fishing. But among ordinary people, who is not running around day and night for a living? How can anyone enjoy leisure time?
I am almost out of breath under the heavy weight of life.
After arriving at the fishing spot, Yunjing made preparations in an orderly manner, placing the stools, lighting a fire and making tea...
Again, the purpose of his fishing was not to relax his unhappy mood. Bai Zhi knew that Yunjing could not catch fish and could not share his worries, so he could only support any of Yunjing's activities.
Looking at the small river in front of him, Yunjing sighed in his heart, the water level dropped by more than half a foot compared to yesterday.
Under normal circumstances, the water in this river will overflow in many places. Now the water in this river has dropped by more than one meter, exposing both sides of the river bank and some tidal flat rocks. Just where Yunjing is at this time, the water is accumulated.
, the water depth is less than two meters. If it continues, I don’t know when it will completely dry up!
After silently adjusting the float and throwing the pole into the water, Yunjing sat quietly on the shore waiting for the fish to take the bait. His attention was not focused on the float, but on the book in his hand. He could fish and read at the same time.
Where Yunjing is, more than ten miles away directly in front, there is a mountaintop several hundred meters high. Looking from a distance, you can vaguely see pavilions and pavilions on the mountain. The official road is not far away, and further on
A few miles ahead, there is a branch road leading to the top of the mountain...
For many days in a row, he came to fish. This fish was different from that fish. It was more like waiting for someone than fishing.
At noon, in the direction of the county town, there were more than ten fast horses galloping on the official road. The sound of horse hooves made a burst of dust everywhere they passed.
The knights on these horses are dressed in the same style. Their clothes are mainly cyan and trimmed with blue brocade. They are dressed like Jianghu people. The long swords on their waists are relatively uniform in style.
They all looked young, the youngest was only over ten years old, and the eldest looked to be in his early thirties.
This group of people came on horseback from the direction of the county town. There were not many smiles on their faces, but instead they had solemn expressions. Several of them were obviously injured. The smell of blood and herbs filled the air, adding a bit of murderous intent.
One woman in the crowd stood out, with a graceful figure and a peach-like face. Some of the men accompanying her occasionally glanced at her figure but quickly avoided it. The admiration in their eyes was well hidden.
They knew that they were not qualified to pursue that woman, and they had long since stopped thinking about her. Even if they had feelings for her, they could only bury it deep in their hearts and let time slowly wash away her.
"The people in the Iron Spear Hall are getting more and more excessive. What happened today is clearly that they deliberately provoked trouble and injured several of our fellow brothers. Although they have retreated, they are determined not to stop here and will definitely look for other opportunities to make trouble."
Someone said angrily while walking.
Another person gritted his teeth and said: "It's the same with the Fengdao Sect. In just a few days, there have been five fights. Both sides have suffered casualties, but they still keep stirring up trouble. They just don't want to give us any chance to breathe.
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"In recent times, Fengdaomen Iron Spear Hall has been targeting us everywhere. We are running out of manpower and have to shrink and let go of many businesses. What should we do if this continues?"
"Humph, they are anxious, feeling the pressure, and are trying every means to suppress us. This period is the most critical. As long as we get through it, we will have time and means to deal with them." Someone said in a deep voice until the point was critical.
In fact, everyone understands the root cause, but the current situation is not optimistic.
Subconsciously, people's eyes focused on the particularly eye-catching woman in the team. It was obvious that she was the backbone of the group.
A woman's face is beautiful and unsmiling, and her beautiful eyes always reveal a sense of distance, but this sense of distance is only for men.
At this time, she said: "Brothers, you don't need to worry too much. We will see how they perform after a while. The Fengdaomen and Iron Spear Hall are not a concern. From now on, we must take a longer view. The real
Challenges still lie ahead”
Everyone was overjoyed when they heard this, knowing that she would not let her go for nothing. She was definitely sure of what she said. When they thought about the future, everyone looked forward to it with longing and expectation.
While walking forward, the woman's eyes suddenly stopped, and then she looked in a certain direction and couldn't look away. She subconsciously said: "Brothers, please go back first..."
This chapter has been completed!