Chapter 22 The twentieth episode of Wandering guest media, Qin Xiong and Wang Ling, the queen and daughter wandering alone in the rivers and lakes

Meng Tian was thinking about finding a partner for the sheep pen as soon as possible, preferably a Hun girl.Rena really came to look for Mengtian, how could she miss this opportunity, after Mengtian got her job, she married Yangjuer as she wished.However, Jiang Ion and Yong Xia, who are enthusiastic about the marriage, are two wandering people who have a crush on each other, but they can't figure out their thoughts.Many people disappeared in northern Xinjiang, making the immigrants frightened... But what happened to Princess Sun in Zhungeer recently? Back at the camp, the guards hurried over to report: "General, someone is looking for you..." Meng Tian turned his head to look, and in the twilight, a Hun girl stood at the gate of the camp, fully dressed, and looked over here. She recognized Meng Tian, ​​and then shouted "General Meng..." Meng Tian was surprised and finally recognized: "Rena...it's Rena." He couldn't help being surprised.

Yong Xia looked at the foreign girl in front of her in surprise, feeling uncomfortable. "Come on, Yongxia, her name is Rena, she is alone, you have to take good care of her." Rena hurriedly bowed to greet her, "Hello, sister!" Yongxia said happily, "Brother, now I have a younger sister." Right?" Then she opened her arms and hugged Rena tightly, and whispered in Rena's ear, "It's okay to tell you, I'm also the younger sister taken in by the general's brother, and we are each other. Let's go, enter the camp." Meng Tian Instruct the back kitchen: "Get a few light dishes, not too greasy, more green vegetables, stew a tofu, stew a mushroom. Sauce a pork knuckle, and roast a Yellow River carp. Alright, hurry up."

Accompanied by Yong Xia, Rena took a look around the camp before it was completely dark, and saw that the guards were staying neatly, as motionless as post poles.When Rena and Yongxia returned to the camp from the outside, the lights were already on in the room, and Meng Tian was reading the Beijing newspaper. When he saw two girls walking in, he put down his work with a smile and got up to greet him: "Rena, sit down wherever you want." .” Gena nodded and sat on the commode chair beside her.Yong Xia went out to urge dinner. Only Meng Tian and Rena were left in the room, the two of them were relatively speechless, Rena's fiery eyes were full of content that Meng Tian half-understood, and it took a long time before Mengtian said: "Rena, you should end the lonely life It's time, if you believe me, I've already found a family for you, and I promise you to live a good life in peace and security." Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Rena got up and knelt down to Meng Tian, ​​with a firm tone Said: "In this life, it is a blessing for a little girl to be able to ride on the saddle of the general, so why do she have to marry?" Meng Tian stared at Rena in surprise: "What are you talking about? A big girl has to think about her own destiny." Gena lowered her head quietly, her eyes were hot and tears were streaming down her eyes.Meng Tian picked up Rena, and said earnestly: "A military camp is not a family. Besides, it is very suitable for you to marry into that family. It is not far from here, and you can walk back and forth. I will often go to see you, just as you It's my own sister."

Meng Tian spoke to himself like a big brother, Rena frowned first, then relaxed her eyebrows as usual, looked at Meng Tian and said, "Since I saw you for the first time last year, I think you are a good person. You will really come to see me often Me?" Meng Tian wiped away tears for her: "Of course, this general will never break his promise." "The rice is ready!" Yong Xia greeted, the expressions of the two people in the room were very unnatural, which made it difficult for her to understand the situation.Rena seems to have cried before... Yongxia tried her best to pretend nothing happened, and asked: "Brother, let's eat at your place, anyway, there are not many people?" Meng Tian said: "This is how I settled for the back kitchen." While talking, several people in the back kitchen brought in everything they needed, and quickly set out the dishes, tea cups, and wine cups.Meng Tian sat at the head, Yong Xia and Ren Na sat on each side, and the three of them shared a table of food.Meng Tian didn't make any opening remarks either, and the three of them ate a meal in silence.

The next day, Meng Tian sent Yongxia to inform Yangquaner and his mother to tidy up the house, and the bride would come to see the family.The old lady was so happy that she smiled and said, "I didn't expect it to be so soon..." The couple excitedly cleaned the courtyard and tidied up the front and back of the house. After leaving Yangquaner's house, Jiang Ion and Yongxia accompanied Rena, and went to the Huns' house where Rena often fought, and explained their intentions: "The general said that your family will be the head of the family, and all expenses will be paid. Let's come out." The old couple were so happy that their eyebrows were smiling, and they said excitedly: "We are willing to recognize this girl, and we should also give a dowry!" I also heard that Yangjuer's house is not far from here, and even more so Happy, accompanied by the old couple, Jiang Ion brought him to Yangquaner's house.The two families happily recognized the court, and the two exchanged tokens. The process of going was gone, and the next step was to choose a date for marriage.But the adults of the two families said in unison: "General Meng is in charge of this marriage, and the date must be decided by him himself..." Jiang Ion had no choice but to go back to the business.

On the way back, Jiang Ion and Yong Xia rode forward side by side, but neither of them spoke.Jiang Ion, who has always been known for his eloquent teeth, even if he speaks in front of Yongxia, he only says some irrelevant words. "Brother Ion, why didn't I hear that you wrote to Mrs. Sister-in-law? Mrs. Sister-in-law, she must be very beautiful?" Jiang Ion was very sad, and couldn't remember it for a long time. How should I tell her?His beloved wife died of poverty and illness as early as ten years ago. At that time, Jiang Ionkong was full of knowledge. When his beloved wife fell ill, he had no money to take her to see a doctor. It was not until a year after his beloved wife passed away that he was lucky enough to When he met Meng Tian, ​​he decided that he was an upright gentleman, and he also knew that he had been wandering for half his life and had no home, so he followed Meng Tian wholeheartedly from now on.

He muttered for a long time, and said: "She is very beautiful, but she has been dead for several years! I am very sorry for her..." Now it was Yong Xia's turn to widen her eyes in surprise.In fact, she should understand these things, Meng Tian has always wanted to make her and Jiang Ion a family, and it is not in vain for him to take them in. How could Yong Xia not understand Meng Tian's hint?The problem is that Meng Tian is as tall as a mountain in her heart, and she can no longer hold other people.But in recent years, as she got older, she thought a lot, if she just waited like this, what kind of result could she expect?Meng Tian is not the kind of person who likes wives and concubines in groups. If such a person is really such a person, she would be happy... Sigh, now that I think about the use of these things, it will add trouble for no reason.Seeing Jiang Ion being so sad, Yong Xia said very politely: "Ion, I'm sorry, I shouldn't make you sad!"

"It's nothing." Jiang Ion pretended to be relaxed, and said with a smile: "I'm a big man and you and a woman are so ashamed. Yongxia, I dare to ask, General Meng intends to match us, you, I don't know why Think?" Yong Xia's cheeks were already flushed, she was very embarrassed and didn't know how to answer. Yong Xia and Jiang Ion are also wandering people, gathered under Meng Tian's tent, it is not difficult to get together, but even if they have each other in their hearts, they can't talk about it, forming an invisible gap between them.In the past few years, the reason why their relationship has been stagnant is actually because they are under the same family, and Meng Tian has been kind to them.There is no other explanation than this.After thinking for a while, Yong Xia finally couldn't think of how to answer the other party, she had no choice but to say: "Can you allow me to think about it again..." Jiang Ion shook her head hopelessly and said nothing.

The two returned to the camp and reported to Meng Tian the preparations for the marriage of Rena and Yangquaner.Meng Tian heard that both parties wanted him to fix the date, so he said unceremoniously: "The day after tomorrow." Yong Xia suddenly remembered, and said: "We have to prepare some dowry?" Meng Tian pondered for a while, and told Jiang Ion: "Why don't you give them the snow-green mane recruited from Longxi as a dowry, or use it as a draft animal in the future." Jiang Ion worried: "Although this kind of thing is humane, if everyone follows suit, I'm afraid it will cause a lot of trouble in the future. ?” Meng Tian pondered for a while, and after thinking about it carefully, he really had to put an end to it: “The matter has already reached this point, how can you go back on your word? How about this, I will pay for it, and I will buy this horse.” Several people discussed again. After a long time, it was decided that on the wedding day, Yong Xia would be the bridesmaid, Meng Tian would be the officiant, and Jiang Ion would consider herself the master of ceremonies.

Meng Tian saw that Jiang Ion and Yong Xia seemed awkward, so he smiled and said, "You two should discuss things carefully, you can't just be a matchmaker for others..." Jiang Ion said because of the unhappiness on the road just now: " We'll talk about this later..." He prevaricated. Since this was the first marriage between the Qin and the Hungarian nationalities, Meng Tian deliberately publicized it in order to expand the influence of national integration.But he still tried his best to minimize the team to see off his relatives, and only brought a guard cavalry team of a hundred people to Qingshatang Yangquaner's house.Folks from all over the country also came early to congratulate Yangjuer's wedding.

Everyone talked a lot, saying that Yangquan'er and his mother had a hard life in the first half of life, and Yangquan'er's father died early, but he couldn't get married early.It's good now, thousands of miles of immigrants came to the Northwest but ran into the god of joy, and married a Hun girl in a few months, it seems that this is all the luck of the previous life.Everyone was discussing, the bridesmaid Yong Xia and the best man Xiongnu boy led the way, and the bride got off the carriage and walked to the main wedding table together.The two Xiongnu aunts and uncles who have been taking care of Renna have officially become Renna's parents, sent their daughter to get married in person, and were also allowed to sit at the wedding table, plus the old mother of Yangquan'er and General Meng Tian, ​​​​the four elders. Those nearby farmers and herdsmen of Loufan, Baiyang, Xiongnu, Donghu and other ethnic groups also came to congratulate, and they have lived in Henan for generations.At this moment, they all treated it as young people of their own ethnic group who got married and came to congratulate them in festive costumes. The young women danced lightly and the singers sang loudly.Naturally, the Yangjuaner's family is helped by the immigrants who came from afar to entertain the guests with the beef and mutton cooked the day before.Some people even uncorked the brewed daughter red wine brought from their hometown to entertain guests. Bang bang, someone sieves a gong, and Jiang Ion sings: "The wedding of the young people of the Qin and Xiong ethnic groups begins now—" A pipe of jade flute, a suona, and a stone qin make a five-rhyme rhythm, echoing in the green gauze. over the pond.After knocking on the gong a few times, the master of ceremonies said loudly: "Now, I would like to ask the officiant, General Meng Tian, ​​to say a few words..." Meng Tian straightened his clothes and made a generous speech: "Fathers and folks, today is a very meaningful day. A year ago, there were still wars on this land, and human lives were like paper. Now, the smoke of the Qin-Hungarian war has been extinguished, and the wedding of our Qin-Hungarian families is coming soon. This is worth celebrating! It shows that peace-loving people We all have a common desire. All ethnic groups need prosperity and development. Only a peaceful, quiet and peaceful life is the way out for northern Xinjiang. At this moment, I am as excited as you are, and I am looking forward to such miracles. If If there are ten, one hundred, or even one thousand pairs of children of Qin and Huns married together, what will happen to us in northern Xinjiang? It goes without saying that it is a sign that we are moving towards Datong and prosperity. All ethnic groups are also The obedient people of the Great Qin should be treated equally. I think that the Great Qin Empire should formulate a set of relevant policies and encourage ethnic marriages like today. Finally, I wish Yangjuaner and Rena a happy marriage and happiness forever!" The crowd was singing and dancing again, and the lively wedding continued until the evening. The two newlyweds made a wedding gourd, and people's enthusiasm for congratulations remained undiminished.At this moment, Meng Xiangyun hurriedly whispered into Meng Tian's ear, "Uncle, something has happened. General Tian Huo told you to return to the camp to discuss matters. The number of missing people in the north has increased rapidly, and there is no trace to follow..." Meng Tian did not make a sound Surprised, he quietly greeted the sheep pen and hurried back to the barracks. Back in Hunhuai, Meng Tian hurried all the way into the big tent, even the guards didn't bother to return the salute to him.He knew that Tian Huo was already waiting there. After Meng Tian entered the door, he said regretfully, "I kept you waiting for so long." The soldiers immediately saluted Meng Tian, ​​"How is the general?" Order something." Knowing that Tian Huo was searching for traces of missing persons on the map, Meng Tian asked, "Did you find anything?" Tian Huo said disappointedly: "Not yet, but..." He circled an area with his index finger, Said: "Every time I chase this mountainous area, I lose track. This is a strange place. Not only is there no road, but also the mountains are big and deep. People who are not familiar with the terrain can easily lose their way." Meng Tian said with emphasis: "Then we will Do some work on this area, if you don’t believe me, you can’t figure out the topography of this area. Those shepherds, they should be fine, right?” Tian Huo said: “Of course they are fine, but the problem is that they have disappeared one after another, no one knows Their whereabouts. As for the others, they are even more frightened to death, who would dare to run all over the mountain with people." Meng Tian's anxious mood began to irritate.New Qinzhong is such a large area, with Longdong and Qinzhong to the south, and the Yellow River to the west. Where can the missing people go?Tian Huo suddenly remembered something: "Oh, I forgot to tell you. We have also conducted a careful investigation of those beggars living in the wilderness, and I found a woman who looks very much like the Princess of the Sun..." Meng Tian asked anxiously: " Where is she now?" Tian Huo said regretfully: "Let her escape..." Meng Tian was even more anxious when he heard this: "What happened? How could she escape." Tian Huo said ashamedly: "I think , since she is so familiar with us, why did she leave? Could it be that she is not, but I am suspicious." Meng Tian ordered: "We must find out the matter, especially the scorching sun... Hurry up and send someone to her boarding place Check to see if she is still there. Hurry up and send someone up tomorrow morning." It is said that Touman Shanyu ordered Hailiang to send Princess Scorching Sun to his cousin Akagi's house, and give Akagi Haosheng to protect him.Unexpectedly, Chimu was insatiably greedy and embezzled all the treasures of Jiaoyang's life here, but secretly colluded with Amusin, a Hun trafficker who came in and out of Yanziwu, and was also engaged in human trafficking.Akagi has a slightly fat body, stocky and extremely strong.He just put his mind on human trafficking after taking care of the ranch affairs.He is well-known for his open-minded nature, but he is also a complete miser, and it is difficult for his wives and concubines to spend two dollars on him.The jewels and jade brought by the hot sun when he got off the sedan chair were enough to make a family rich for several years, but when they entered the Chimu mansion, they were like mud cows in the sea, and the food prepared for the hot sun turned out to be rice and tea for the servants.Scorching Yang was always picky about his meals, so he had to make do with the hope that things would improve tomorrow, but all this was in vain.Akagi is indifferent to her life. One day more than two months later, Jiaoyang came to Chimu angrily: "Put on my carriage, put on my jewelry, I'm leaving here..." Chimu was surprised, and immediately returned to normal, and said with a half-smile: " Your father, Touman Chanyu, ordered me to take good care of you and not make any mistakes. You don’t take it seriously, but I have to think about my family. If you make a mistake, your father will take my head , secondly..." Jiaoyang couldn't help a burst of disgust, and said sharply: "Then treat me better, or I will burn your house down." Akagi was surprised and really worried about being ruined by this arrogant princess. Throwing everything away from him, he pretended to say: "It's no problem, as long as you are obedient." Then he yelled to the backyard: "Housekeeper, add some vegetables to Juci..." "Heh, it's the great herdsman after all, and he's playing with pretty girls leisurely!" When Chimu looked up, Amusin had arrived at some point, looking up and down at the beautiful and outstanding sun with malicious intent.After hearing what this guy said, Jiao Yang knew that he was not a good guy, so he turned around and left without saying hello to Chi Mu. Amusimba looked at the beautiful shadow of the scorching sun and went out, feeling itchy in his heart!He asked Akagi maliciously: "Hey, what a miser, why didn't I even tell you when I got this concubine..." Akagi smirked, and he already had a plan in his heart: this scorching sun can't stay in the house, If one day I really set a fire on Lao Tzu, then half my life's hard work will be burned... His Lao Tzu is already the king of defeat anyway, so there is nothing to be afraid of.Thinking of this, Akagi half-truthfully said: "Well, didn't you discover it already, so I will give it to you." It seemed like a joke, but Amusin asked seriously: "Really give it to me Akagi said seriously: "Of course, when did I come with you for vacation?" He said to the backyard and shouted: "Housekeeper, hurry up and serve tea and food!" Amusin thought about it carefully, it was indeed so.Unexpectedly, scorching sun, who turned and went in to take out his whip and was about to leave, fully heard the conversation between Chimu and Amusin.She was going to reason with Akagi just now, but then she thought about it, she was facing personal danger, and if she didn't escape at this time, when she waited, Akagi had completely broken his conscience.No, I can't just leave like this, I have to give him something powerful... During the conversation, the food and wine were ready, and the two drank the wine cups in one gulp.The human trafficker Amusin sighed and said: "The world is unpredictable, business is becoming more and more difficult now..." Amusin traveled to many places and saw many interesting things. Whose concubine and servants at home The fornication eventually occupied the ranch; so-and-so's wife connected with several servants, finally killed the useless man, and became the rancher herself... and reminded Akagi again and again: "Akagi, you have to be careful." Chi Mu listened, and his heart skipped a beat. Could it be that my wives and concubines are also committing adultery with the servants... When I was thinking wildly, suddenly, someone outside shouted: "It's not good—it's on fire!" Chi Mu and Amusin were shocked , got up and rushed into the dark night, and saw the flames in the backyard of Chimu Mansion.The fire burned more than a dozen piles of desert grass newly cut last autumn, all of which were urgently needed to fight the drought in the spring. "Butler, oh, my God, what can I do..." Chi Mu's heart was broken.The butler had already led his servants to fight the fire, but he couldn't get close, so he could only watch the fire continue to spread. Akagi cried out the housekeeper's name, ran to the scene out of breath, and immediately collapsed to the ground.Amusin was always thinking about the beautiful sun, and asked the housekeeper, "Where does that girl live?" "What, what girl..." The housekeeper said angrily, "I found out that you are sick? When is it and you still..." Everyone was desperately moving things around to prevent the fire from causing damage to the fish in the pond.Suddenly, a huge fireball protruded from the flames, causing everyone to flee in all directions, and the ones who broke free from the fireball turned out to be two naked people lying on the open space panting.The fire was so bright that it was as bright as day. Everyone looked carefully, and it turned out that it was Master Chimu's fourth wife and a young and handsome herdsman... Chimu fainted on the spot. The butler signaled to the woman next to her to find a cloak bag for the Fourth Madam quickly, and told her to go back to the house first.The housekeeper ordered someone to tie up the shepherd again, and said with a heavy face, "Well, you are promising..." Then he took him to the backyard and took care of him.However, the housekeeper glanced at the master Chimu who was still in a daze, and seemed to understand in his heart, could it be that the master himself set the fire to burn these two live treasures to death?It's not worth it, is it?Killing those two people is like crushing two prairie dung beetles. The grass in this yard can save the entire pasture... When the housekeeper thought this way, no one thought of the scorching sun, only Amusin himself thought of it, but that was because he was greedy for the scorching sun beauty. Princess Scorching Sun disappeared from Chimu Mansion that night.