While the whole county was celebrating the first month of the lunar month, an astonishing phenomenon occurred in Mo County. First, yellow water emerged from wells in various places. The people were shocked, the whole county was shaken, and the officials refused to allow it.
The people then drank the water and hurriedly transported water from other places into Mo County. But that night, there was a sound of wind, and there were faint flying dragons hovering in the sky. The sound of the wind seemed to be mixed with bursts of angry roars. The county magistrate led the guards
They patrolled all night.
Such a huge movement could no longer be concealed and spread to various places.
The heavy snow in the northwest comes early but leaves relatively late.
Heavy snow is still falling from the sky, and the ground is covered with heavy snow, which is very unfriendly to pedestrians. Usually the snow can reach up to the knees. It is impossible for children to go out, and some elderly people dare not go out.
Only the strong young people who walk here dare to go out in this climate. The livestock stay in their dens and are too cold to get up.
Xing Ziang stood at the door, looking at the vast white space outside, with a happy smile on his face.
When the heavy snow melts, the Xizhou Chidao will be completed. The snow is falling heavily, but this is all auspicious. This year will definitely be a good harvest. However, the Chidao just built should
As long as he was not crushed by the heavy snow, Xing Ziang thought to himself, and quickly returned to the house, put on his coat, and walked outside, stepping into the snow, and the snowflakes directly covered half of his body.
Xing Ziang struggled to pull out his legs and moved forward little by little.
"Mr. Xing!!"
Zhong Changtong, who was leading people to clear the heavy snow in the distance, saw him and screamed in surprise. He quickly walked to Xing Ziang's side, looked at him helplessly and said, "Mr. Xing, the snow has not been cleared yet.
Why did you come out? Go back and rest quickly. When I finish it, Mr. Xing, you can come out again..."
"I'm a little worried about the Chidao outside Qiemo City..."
Zhong Changtong thought for a moment and looked around. The carriage could not be used on such snowy ground. If it slipped, it would be a big problem. He hesitated for a moment, and then squatted down next to Xing Ziang, holding both hands.
He grabbed Xing Ziang's legs and suddenly carried him on his back. Xing Ziang was a little flustered, and was a little scared when Zhong Changtong carried him up like this. He grabbed his shoulders with both hands.
"Hahaha!" Zhong Changtong laughed loudly, "I know Mr. Xing is worried!! I must not be able to rest peacefully even after returning to the mansion!! I went to see Mr. Xing on my back!!"
"I'm sorry to trouble you..." Xing Ziang said, his gray hair fluttering in the wind.
"Hey! I'm still young! Besides, Mr. Xing is not heavy either!"
Zhong Changtong said, carrying Xing Ziang on his back, and walked towards the destination. He was not lying. This elderly man was really light. Zhong Changtong could not feel anything at all while carrying him.
There was a little bit of weight, and it seemed that there was not much meat left in Mr. Xing's body. Zhong Changtong folded his hands behind his back, and all he felt was the bones. Mr. Xing's legs were not as strong as Zhong Changtong's hands.
Xing Ziang's hands were placed in front of his neck. They were as small as a baby, full of wrinkles, and the skin was tightly stuck to the bones, which made people feel distressed.
"Mr. Xing! In three months, Chi Dao will be repaired!"
"Yes, when the snow melts, it will be completed...and after repairing the southern one, I can go there..."
Mr.
Let’s talk about Emperor Xiaokang!!”
Xing Ziang laughed, grinning, but without teeth. He thought slowly and said: "Back then... I was still a ranger, not really a ranger. I was just a scholar. I traveled around the river to study.
, I met a group of people... These people wanted to harm Emperor Xiaokang. No matter how I explained, they didn't listen... Later, when I arrived at Jiedu Pavilion, I met He Zi. He Zi was so fierce that he was alone.
Running after those people... I almost got a sword from him..."
"Emperor Xiaokang... is very smart... When he saw me, he said that one day, I will definitely serve as a Situ... I failed to become a Situ... But, I can help the big man
I am content with my busy schedule. By the way, at that time, Emperor Xiaokang didn't read much. He only knew a Liuhou and a Champion. So, the ministers in Jianning were either Liuhou or Champion.
La!"
Zhong Changtong laughed, looked at the snow in front of him, and cautiously walked forward step by step.
“Mr.
, I grew up with Duan Jiang’s story..."
"They are all much better than me. At that time, I could only help them... I went to many places, the south, the north, the northwest, even Yizhou and Ningzhou... Emperor Xiaokang was leaving
I had discussed Chidao with me before. He said that he wanted Chidao to spread all over the country, so that students could study everywhere, merchants could sell goods, and Han soldiers could go to support in time. Back then, because of the support,
Untimely, the old general Zhang Huan died tragically at the hands of the Xianbei people..."
"At that time, droughts were constant in various places, and snow disasters were even more common. The temples could not provide the support they do now. Every time there were casualties among the people, Emperor Xiaokang would blame himself."
"That's why Mr. Xing is so determined to go against the construction?"
The two of them were chatting and walking on the snow. Zhong Changyi looked at the snow under his feet and raised his head as much as possible to shield Xing Ziang from the wind. In the wind and snow, the two people's faces were
The figure is like a painting, exceptionally beautiful.
Finally, when they arrived at the corresponding location, there were officials leading the people to clear away the heavy snow. Chidao's figure was clearly visible, and there was no damage. In order to reassure Xing Ziang, Zhong Changtong personally asked the officials.
Both the officials and the common people bowed to the old man on his back with great respect. Xing Ziang shook his head slightly and looked at Chi Dao in front of him, his face full of smiles and he was very pleased.
"Mr.
"Okay...okay...great..."
Zhong Changtong then led Xing Ziang towards the mansion. He did not dare to stay outside for too long. Xing Ziang could not stand the cold and was about to leave. An official from afar ran over and hung a thick coat on Xing Ziang's body.
On his body, Xing Ziang smiled gently at him.
“Mr.
While Zhong Changtong was talking, Xing Ziang became a little tired.
"Zhengyi..." Xing Ziang said in a low voice.
"Mr. Xing?"
Chi Dao..."
"Don't worry, Mr. Xing, I will follow you to build this Chidao! Maybe future generations will build stone tablets for you, Mr. Xing!"
Xing Ziang lay on Zhong Changtong's back, his cloudy eyes were a little moist. He breathed hard, turned his head and looked into the distance. He breathed hard and whispered: "I...I can't
It’s over...I can’t stand it anymore...I can’t do it anymore.”
"Nangfang...Youngjun...I..."
The old man lying on Zhong Changtong was speechless after all. He was trembling all over, and his breath gradually became weaker, until his hands hung feebly in front of Xing Ziang, until the old body exuded ice.
Suddenly, Zhong Changtong, who was advancing, stopped, and the gasp that had been hitting the back of his neck stopped.
Zhong Changtong opened his mouth slightly and stood in the snow with Xing Ziang on his back. He was speechless and tears kept falling from his eyes.
"Mr. Xing, hold on tight! I'll take you back home!"
Zhong Changtong continued to walk forward, and with every step he took, a drop of tears would fall on the traces just now, melting the heavy snow in an instant.
"Mr.
As for the emperor’s story, isn’t there that big fish? I believe it, I really believe it, just tell me about it..."
“Mr.
In extremely cold places, even if the same wood is used, there will be changes. I have been studying this recently. Chidao is easily damaged. Mr. Xing, what do you think? Why is this?"
"Mr. Xing...what should I do..."
The officials who were clearing the heavy snow in front of the mansion saw Zhong Changtong slowly approaching in the distance.
They hurried over and prepared to meet Xing Ziang.
As they got closer, they could see clearly.
Zhong Changtong's sad face, with tears already forming frost on his face, Xing Zi'ang just lay there in his sorrow, with his head drooped, motionless. Everyone was shocked, and rushed forward one after another.
The old man picked up Zhong Changtong from his back, and several people carried him and rushed into the mansion. From time to time, there were sounds of crying and howling, and all the officials around him started to cry, as did some soldiers and people around him.
Come here after hearing the news.
Zhong Changtong stood quietly in the snow.
Looking at everything in front of him blankly.
Suddenly, he burst into tears.
In the first month of the fifth year of Yankang,
A yellow dragon emerges from a well in Hejian County.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, Zhongshu ordered Xing Yong to pass away.
He died at the age of seventy-eight.
When the news came out, the whole world was grieved. From the emperor to the common people, they couldn't help crying for him and wanted to see him off.
Due to Duke Xing's meritorious service, the ministers passed the resolution that he enter the Zhonglie Hall that day. According to Xing Ziang's last wish, he will be sent to the Jianning Zhonglie Hall. This is also the first time that he has entered the Jianning Zhonglie Hall after decades.
The first minister, and perhaps the last.
Regardless of the opposition of others, the emperor made an unprecedented posthumous title to Duke Xing.
"Using Xing Gong's merits, he will pursue the title, stay as a marquis, and attack."
Hahaha! My Liuhou is here!
Sir, pay homage to Your Majesty!
Respectfully send me a great man to stay as a marquis!!!