The Bahe River is the largest river in the east of Chang'an. The water flowing out from the depths of the Qinling Mountains is crystal clear. People nearby live along the river. Standing at the intersection of the official road, you can see dozens of villages and endless farmland. In May
The scenery of Bahe River is very beautiful. The willows on both sides hang down their soft branches and flutter in the wind, like dancing beauties.
In the pavilion by the river, an old man and a young man have been standing here since morning. The old man is slightly fat, and the hair on his head is loose. The young man's eyes are like bright stars, his hand is pressed on the hilt of his sword, ready to deal with unnecessary trouble at any time. Past
Pedestrians who come here will take a second look, guessing that it is the father who lost his child and is looking forward to his son's early return.
Three horses ran over quickly, and the one running at the front was a white horse. The knight on the horse was dressed in white. As the horses ran, his robes fluttered in the wind, and his cool appearance attracted many passers-by to marvel. Unfortunately, the captain of the knight
He's not very handsome, but if he had Pan An's appearance, he would definitely make those farm girls who have never seen the world scream.
Su Ren took the reins of the horse, and the white horse slowed down obediently. Huang Shisan and Man Niu quickly dismounted, reached out to take the reins from Su Ren's hand, and glanced at the pavilion on the roadside.
"So early? I thought I came early, but I didn't expect you two to be earlier than me? It seems I came late!" Su Ren smiled and walked towards the pavilion.
Mo Cong smiled and said, "It's not that Su Zhonglang came late, it's that we two came early."
"Haha, it's good that you're not late! I don't like others being late. That's disrespectful to people!"
Su Ren entered the pavilion and saw the teapot and tea bowl placed on the stone table. The faint fragrance of tea filled the air, and he sniffed it hard. Although Su Ren didn't understand tea, he could still tell the difference after drinking it for two years.
The difference between tea and bad tea.
"Yes, it's authentic Sichuan tea, and it's top quality. Mr. Mo's hospitality is very high!"
Mo Cong smiled and said: "Su Zhonglang is indeed an expert in drinking tea. He can tell whether it is good or bad just by smelling it. Does Su Zhonglang know where such good tea comes from?"
Su Ren thought for a while: "There are not many such good teas in the world. Even Cuixiang Tower doesn't sell them. After thinking about it, there are only three places. The first is my home, the second palace, and the third one I remember.
When I left Huainan last year, I gave some to the King of Huainan. Based on this, I infer that the old gentleman should have gotten it from the King of Huainan."
"Hahaha..." Mo Cong laughed even louder: "Yes, it was given to me by King Huainan. He thanked me for doing something for him. Although it didn't work out, I still accepted it because of King Huainan's wishes."
"Oh? King Huainan can give such good tea to him. It seems that what the old man does for King Huainan is not simple." Su Ren always had a smile on his face: "Since it is not simple.
It’s not surprising that things failed.”
"Yes, it's not surprising that it failed!" Mo Cong nodded.
The two drank tea for a while and chatted like old friends. No one mentioned the unpleasant things or said anything else. They talked nonsense from all over the world, and sometimes laughed loudly.
Laughing, sometimes lowering his head in thought. In the blink of an eye, an hour was wasted by the two of them. During this period, Su Ren went to the toilet twice and drank too much water. At the end of the drink, the water he poured out was pure water and there was no more water.
The taste of tea.
Mo Cong changed the topic: "Does Su Zhonglang like fishing?"
Su Ren was stunned: "Fishing?"
Mo Cong nodded: "Fishing! Fishing is just like drinking tea. You need to calm down and feel it. Only by calming down and drinking tea can you feel the taste of tea. Only by calming down and fishing can you feel the feeling of the fish touching the hook."
"This is the first time I've heard this, but I'm a rough person. Drinking tea is just a pastime. I don't know anything about fishing, and I can't help but sit there motionless."
Mo Cong nodded: "Su Zhonglang is still young and is indeed not suitable for fishing. What Su Zhonglang likes is the joy and boldness of being vigorous and resolute, going straight to the point. But I want to persuade Su Zhonglang, but I don't know if Su Zhonglang is willing.
Are you willing to listen?"
"Old sir, please speak. I'm all ears, kid!"
"It is refreshing to act vigorously and resolutely, but Su Zhonglang must pay attention to restraint, otherwise he may be in trouble, and if not done properly, it will cause even greater danger."
Su Ren nodded: "Yes! The old gentleman's words are indeed good words. I have taken them down. However, I have this temper. I'm afraid I won't be able to change it in this life. My teacher said that if I can't change my temper, I will have bad temper in my life.
All kinds of troubles come to my door, it’s so annoying, but it’s a pity that I can’t change it.”
"Hehehe, that's what I said. I hope Su Zhonglang can take care of himself."
Su Ren stood up and bowed deeply to Mo Cong: "Thank you, Mr. Old, for your kind words. I would like to send you a message as well."
"Speaking!"
"No one can say for sure about things in this world. Some things may seem bright, but they may turn dark in an instant. Some things may seem full of thorns, but maybe the scenery on the top of the mountain will be more beautiful."
Mo Cong nodded and smiled: "It seems that Su Zhonglang chose the latter?"
Su Ren nodded: "Yes! The old gentleman also said that I am still young and have enough capital to make a career. Young people all hope to see the scenery on the top of the mountain. As for how long and deep the wounds the thorns will make on the body, that is another matter.
.”
“What if one of those thorns stabs you in a vital place?”
Su Ren smiled and shook his head: "Please rest assured, old man, I have another problem, that is, I cherish my life. If I feel that the thorn will threaten the kid's life, I will kill it before it stabs me."
Cut it off!”
"What if the cutting continues?"
"Then pull it out by the roots! Thorns are weeds after all. As long as they are pulled out and exposed to the sun, they will die sooner or later!"
"Good idea!"
"Thank you!" Su Ren smiled and cupped his hands: "The old gentleman invited me here today just to drink tea and chat, right? If the old gentleman has anything to say, please make it clear that if the boy can help, he will do his best."
Mo Cong shook his head: "Don't get me wrong, Su Zhonglang. I don't have anything to ask for. I just came here to say goodbye to Su Zhonglang because I was preparing to leave Chang'an! It was Su Zhonglang who sent me to Chang'an in the first place. Naturally, I also left when I left.
Gotta say goodbye."
"Old sir, are you leaving? Going back to Song Dynasty?"
Mo Cong shook his head: "No, I was invited by an old friend to go to the north."
"north?"
"The north, the far north."
"The Far North? May I ask the old gentleman the name of his friend?"
"I'm sorry I can't tell you."
Su Ren frowned and looked at Mo Cong in front of him: "Old sir, do you have anything to do in the Far North?"
Mo Cong nodded: "It's nothing, I just want to take a look. Speaking of which, this matter has something to do with Su Zhonglang. Another old friend of the old age listened to Su Zhonglang's words and went to the far north. As soon as he went
If I don’t come back, I miss you very much, so I want to see you.”
"Oh..." Su Ren finally understood what Mo Cong was going to do, or the meaning of Mo Cong's words. If Mo Cong's words just now were considered a threat, now they are another kind of threat. Su Ren will certainly not forget the man who was killed.
He deceived the elder of Heibingya to go to the north to see the aurora, and Mo Cong used these words to tell him that the Mo family and Heibingya had united, and maybe this Mo Cong was a member of Heibingya.
Thinking about the historical trend of Mohism, Su Ren quickly understood why Mohism wanted to unite with Heibingya. Mohism flourished with the Spring and Autumn Period, and was known as the three major philosophical systems along with Taoism and Confucianism. In the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shihuang burned books and harassed Confucians, leaving
The Mohist school gained a place among all the schools of thought. Especially ordinary people, who were deeply influenced by the Mohist idea of universal love, joined their ranks one after another. At that time, it was considered the best stage of the development of the Mohist school.
However, the good times did not last long. The Han Dynasty followed Taoism, and Mohism was severely attacked. What's more, in these years, Emperor Liu Che has been focusing on promoting Confucianism, and both Mohism and other schools have been included in the ranks of the attack. Mohism hopes to return to
In his own era, collusion with Heibingtai, the secret service organization established by the Qin Dynasty, was a matter of course.
When Mo Cong saw that Su Ren was silent, he chuckled: "Don't worry about it, Su Zhonglang. Maybe that old friend has found the immortal way you mentioned and will be watching us somewhere in the sky."
Su Ren glanced at Mo Cong: "Old sir, you also want to seek immortality?"
Mo Cong waved his hand: "No, the way to immortality is not something ordinary people like us can seek. It is only possible for those blessed by God, such as the emperor!"
"What do you want to do?"
Mo Cong said with a smile: "Nothing to do! I've finished speaking. I'll take my leave. Su Zhonglang, take care!"
Su Ren's eyes became sharp and he stared at Mo Cong. Mo Cong smiled and stood up to salute. Huang Shisan and Man Niu immediately rushed to Mo Cong, weapons in their hands already raised.
Mo Yu sneered: "Just because you two think you can stop me?"
Huang Shisan and Man Niu did not move. Mo Cong stopped Mo Yu, turned around and said with a smile, "Why, Su Zhonglang doesn't want me to go see the fairy land?"
Su Ren had no expression on his face and waved Huang Shisan and Man Niu to leave. He stood up and came to Mo Cong: "Old sir, let me say the last thing. I don't care whether you go to the far north or not. If someone behaves like this,
The matter confuses Your Majesty, I will definitely make his life worse than death! Please!"
Watching Mo Cong and Mo Yu leave, Su Ren gritted his teeth. The giant of the Mo family was really extraordinary, and he could use all kinds of destructive tricks. Su Ren finally knew why the wise and powerful Emperor Liu Che of the Han Dynasty fell into such nonsense as seeking immortality.
.It's not that Liu Che doesn't understand, but that he was deceived. Now that Su Ren is here, he can't let this happen. After all, Liu Che can be considered a friend.
"Let's go back!" Su Renyi waved his hand, calling Huang Shisan and Man Niu back to the city. He had important things to arrange, and he couldn't let the situation he had worked so hard to create be ruined by a group of mentally twisted guys.
Su Ren was taciturn along the way, urging the white horse to speed up. As soon as he entered the city, he ordered Huang Shisan to find someone and use all the strength at his disposal. Huang Shisan also wanted to ask why, but looked into Su Ren's eyes.
Then he quickly swallowed his words. (To be continued)