The night was uneventful, and the rain gradually eased in the morning.
After the two of them got up and washed up, the old man brought two eggs and looked apologetic. There was nothing to eat at home. Do you want me to cook you a bowl of porridge? After hearing this, Chang Yu was basically sure that this family was quite good.
Damn it, it's obvious that he doesn't even want to give up a bowl of porridge.
Yes, we have money to go out to eat and drink well. The two of them said goodbye and drove the carriage to the road, where they found a shop to have breakfast, and then continued on their way in the light rain.
When we were not far enough in the woods, we saw many people blocked in front of us. Chang Yu got out of the car and went to ask. He heard that it had rained heavily last night and a flash flood had cut off the road.
Wonima! Being stuck in this deep mountain is not a good thing. Chang Yu decided to take a closer look. Walking a few dozen meters forward, he saw a rolling torrent from the west cliff along the valley, washing away the road and going straight into the big river on the east side of the road.
inside.
This flash flood was not too violent, but the road was washed away with a large hole of six to seven meters, about two meters deep, and even people could not get through it, let alone vehicles and horses!
This is how to do!
A passerby said: "If it doesn't rain today, at most the flash flood will be released by dark. But if it keeps raining, it's hard to say. It could take as little as three to five days or as much as half a month."
Chang Yu rolled his eyes after hearing this and looked up at the sky, where light rain was falling.
It is better to rely on yourself than to rely on God!
If you are idle, you might as well block the gap in the mountain road first, so that when the flash flood is over, you can go straight on. If we just stare at it, God will not help you restore the road automatically.
Chang Yu climbed up and shouted. Everyone saw that although he was young, he was very powerful and had a leadership style, so some caravan guys took action. There were stones everywhere at the foot of the roadside. They picked him up and threw them into the gap. Everyone was too embarrassed to stand.
Watching the excitement, they joined one after another.
Everyone gathered firewood and the flames were high. In just over an hour, most of the gap was filled. It was almost noon. Everyone stopped to eat dry food and rest. Some people couldn't help but mutter: If it rains heavily, wouldn't their work be in vain?
Some people objected, "Why are you working so hard in vain? We need to build roads after all."
Others are worried that they won't be able to get through today. It will be almost evening when the road is repaired, and it will be dark within a few miles of walking. However, there is no place to rest for dozens of miles ahead. It is raining and everything is wet, and there is no shelter.
There is no place to sleep.
Then if you don't leave today, you can leave again tomorrow.
After Chang Yu ate the dry food, he immediately went to work. He was gifted and his physical strength recovered twice as fast as ordinary people. Everyone was still resting when they saw that this young man had begun to lift rocks, hold rocks, and roll rocks. He was sweating profusely from going back and forth.
, they were all filled with admiration, and after eating, drinking, and taking a short break, they joined in one after another.
Jiang Fa, who was injured, could only lie in the car and look at Chang Yu's figure sweating profusely in the light rain. He really thought to himself... The majestic Governor of Dongchang in the Ming Dynasty, if you are not in the court, you are here to build roads...
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As evening approached, the pit was finally filled up. The light rain was still pouring down, and the flash floods were still rolling in. However, the newly repaired roads were not washed away. After all, they were filled with big rocks. But even so, it was not easy for pedestrians to get over it.
It would be easy to be washed into the big river next to it.
You have to take a car, provided the horse doesn't startle.
No one dares to take risks. Those with cars are all hauling goods. If one is accidentally washed into the river, it will be all his belongings.
Many people are waiting for the rain to stop and for the flash floods to subside.
But as the sky darkened, the rain kept falling, and the flash floods continued, the business travelers knew they couldn't leave today, so they turned back one after another.
But Chang Yu's patience was limited, so he drove three horses and rushed over with a whip. As everyone screamed, he broke through the torrent and rode away, leaving everyone with a look of astonishment on their faces.
There is a winding mountain road in the deep mountains and dense forests, facing a river and a cliff. The trees are lush and green, blocking the sky and the sun. It is raining lightly and the mist is misty. A carriage is driving slowly, with two horses tied behind it.
It's quite artistic.
It's also quite scary.
At least that's what Chang Yu felt. He felt uncomfortable sitting on the shaft of the car wearing a bamboo hat and looking around.
It was just that the clothes were wet and clinging to his body, which was very uncomfortable. Jiang Fa wanted to switch to him as the driver, but Chang Yu refused. He just took off the reins and got into the car, changed into clean clothes, and let the horse walk on its own.
The old horse knew the way, so he didn't need to worry too much, and he just kept walking silently along the mountain road.
Unknowingly, after walking for several miles, we turned around a mountain peak. The weather suddenly became clear, the rain stopped, and it was almost dusk.
There is a mountain and a sky. Jiang Fa stuck his head out and watched the dusk and sunset. He was filled with emotion. Just now, there was light rain over there, but here he could actually watch the sunset. The weather was good and he was in a good mood. Chang Yu got out of the carriage and stood on the shaft.
Looking around, he couldn't help but yell a few times, but the horse was frightened and ran wildly, almost throwing him off the car...
After walking for a while, it started to get dark. Jiang Fa lit the lamp and Chang Yu took it and hung it on the front of the car: "Jiang Bashi, are we traveling at night, or are we looking for a dry place to sleep in the open?"
"It depends on the young master's mood." Jiang Fa smiled and said, "I heard from the guy that there are barren mountains and ridges for dozens of miles ahead. I'm afraid I won't be able to find any dry place."
"Those are just words used by the clerk to win over customers. Maybe there's a village within a few miles of walking." Chang Yu chuckled: "But it's fun to drive at night today, just don't run into those people who don't live long."
Something for the eyes”.
Jiang Fa glanced around: "If there is really no human habitation for dozens of miles, those people who don't have eyes will not come out, but who knows, as you said before, it doesn't depend on luck."
"I hope I have better luck." Chang Yu sighed: "I killed enough people the day before yesterday."
The mountains are silent, with the sound of horse hooves, and the faint roar of beasts in the distance from time to time. A car winds its way alone in the dark mountains, and the two people in the car are chatting casually across the mountains and seas, which is quite comfortable.
Unconsciously, it was estimated that there was ten miles. Chang Yu got off his horse and went to the roadside river to fetch water and drank the three horses one by one. Jiang Fa was urinating on the roadside. He looked around casually and saw a faint light coming from ahead. He thought
I was dazzled and looked carefully and there was indeed a light, so I pointed it out to Chang Yu.
Chang Yu took a closer look and found that it was indeed true. There was probably a long way to go.
The two guessed that there was a village ahead, so they decided to stay there.
"As I said before, you can't believe what the guy said. It's the same old routine." Chang Yu sat on the shaft of the car with a proud look on his face. Jiang Fa complimented him: "Master, this is also based on experience."
It's just that the closer I get to the light, the more wrong I feel.
The light was right next to the mountain road, like it was hanging on a tree on the roadside. There was only a little light in that place, and there was no sound of chickens crowing or dogs barking, so it didn't look like a village.
This is a bit scary, Chang Yu, let’s be honest, hanging a lamp on the roadside in the middle of the mountains, who wouldn’t be scared?
Fortunately, Chang Yu did not believe in evil, and Jiang Fa was bold enough. The carriage continued to move forward and finally reached the light, only to find that... it turned out to be an earth temple.
Yes, there is a Tutu Temple on the roadside. There is a tree at the door of the temple with a light hanging on the tree.
Earth temples are very small, and those who often walk on mountain roads may have encountered them. Most of them are small earthen houses, and some are even simple Buddhist niches made of mountain rocks, no bigger than a chicken coop.
However, the earth temple in front of us is larger than ordinary temples, and the bluestone base looks very solid.
If there is a light, there must be someone there.
Chang Yu dismounted and looked at the small temple on the roadside. He could vaguely see a clay statue of the Earth God in the middle of the room. There was also a small altar table in front of it. There was an oil lamp on the table that flickered dimly and seemed to be extinguished at any moment.
I took another look at the lantern hanging outside, and I wondered why there was something wrong with hanging the lantern outside.
Jiang Fa also got out of the car and stood behind Chang Yu as if he knew what he was thinking: "Maybe it's just to give light to passers-by."
Maybe so. Chang Yu hummed and couldn't help but smile at the corner of his mouth: "I was shocked. I thought I was seeing a scene from a Chinese fairy tale." This was a joke, but Jiang Fa couldn't help but get excited and quickly turned around.
I looked around.
Chang Yu was about to step into the house when he heard a cough from inside: "There aren't many people rushing around this night." Then he saw a black shadow standing at the door of the house.
Can't see clearly with backlight.
"There aren't many people rushing on the road at night on weekdays," Chang Yu asked casually, "Isn't your lamp just for lighting up people on the road?"
"On weekdays, there are not many or few people traveling at night, but these two days have been rainy and sometimes there are flash floods that cut off roads. There are fewer people traveling at night, but they all travel in groups. It's rare to see people as bold as the two of you."
The man at the door of the house said calmly.
"No matter how bold you are, I'm not as bold as you. Aren't you afraid of a man in the deep mountains and old forests?" Chang Yu finally saw clearly the appearance of the temple guardian. He was actually dressed in a Taoist priest's attire and he was not too young.
"Hey, little old man, if the King of Hell doesn't accept you and the Jade Emperor doesn't love you, what's scary?" The man dressed as a Taoist priest smiled bitterly. Chang Yu scratched his head: "This is the Earth Temple, why are you a Taoist priest..." The old Taoist said
She looked at him in astonishment: "Brother, you..." and then laughed.
"What's wrong with me?" Chang Yu looked confused. Jiang Fa pulled him from behind and whispered: "Young Master, the Earth Temple is Taoist. The Earth God is also called the God of Fortune and Righteousness. He is in charge of the welfare of a party..."
Uh... Chang Yu suddenly felt embarrassed: "When I hear the name temple, I think of monks' Buddhism."
The old Taoist laughed and said: "It's not a big deal. Buddhism and Taoism have the same origin. People who believe in Buddhism also worship Taoist gods. Nowadays, there is no such clear distinction. People outside the country don't care anymore, and ordinary people can't tell the difference."
Chang Yu said oh, and then asked curiously: "I have never seen Taoist priests or monks living in the Tutu Temple. Why do you...?"
The Taoist priest sighed: "Brother, if you look at the poor Taoist's appearance, you can see that he is extremely poor. In fact, he has nowhere to go and has to stay temporarily..." Chang Yu suddenly understood. To put it bluntly, he is just a wild Taoist who wanders around the world.
After finding a place to stay, I settled in this earth temple on the roadside in the mountains, borrowing money from offerings of sesame oil from merchant travelers to survive.
Seeing that the night was already dark and the horses were tired from walking, Chang Yu thought that it would be nice to stay in the Earth Temple for a night and chat with this wild Taoist. However, he was rejected by the Taoist.
The temple was so big that it couldn't accommodate anyone. Chang Yu was afraid that he wouldn't believe it, so he let him go in to see it.
Sure enough, there was a statue of the earth god in the middle of a small room. On one side were pots and pans and various sundries. On the other side was a straw mat where the old man slept. Apart from that, there was really no place to stand.
It was all he could do. Chang Yu sighed with a wry smile and asked to borrow the old man's pot to boil some hot water. After drinking cold water for a day, his stomach felt uncomfortable. The old man readily agreed and said casually: "If you don't add some sesame oil, let the earth master protect you all the way."
Are you safe?"
Having said that, Chang Yu had to pay out more than a dozen coins. Just as he was about to throw it into the merit box, the old man's hand stretched out and said, "Don't bother."
Chang Yu smiled bitterly, threw the money into his hand, and then went to boil hot water, while Jiang Fa was chatting with the old Taoist.