Chapter 2 two

The news that Timur was going to entertain the Chagatai people quickly spread to everyone's ears through Aya, and everyone was full of expectations, especially some young Chagatai girls, who were eager to see the It is amazing what kind of person Timur is. In the morning and noon of the next day, people were like a festival, everyone was full of smiles, and they were absent-mindedly doing the work at hand while whispering vigorously.In the afternoon, the excitement turned into anxious waiting, and Aya was the most anxious one. If Timur couldn't come, she would lose face in front of the tribe.

The sun slanted to the west, and the sunset glow appeared in the sky, which was as brilliant as fire. Aya once again climbed up the tallest tree outside the garden, staring intently at the way Timur and the others might come.She didn't know how long she waited eagerly. At one point, she dozed off and almost fell from under the tree. Fortunately, the dense branches blocked her.Driven from sleep by such a fright, she straightened up and cast a hopeless glance into the distance. There seemed to be a group of dense black spots in the distance. She thought her eyes were dazzled, so she rubbed her eyes and looked again. There was nothing wrong with it. The black spots were shaking, getting bigger and clearer.

Aya held her breath.Suddenly, she jumped lightly from the tree to the ground and ran back to the camp quickly.She ran and shouted: "Come, come, Timur is here." Aya's announcement quickly spread throughout the camp. The old people were still calm, and the girls and young men in Chagatai couldn't hold back their curiosity. Aya ran faster and farther than anyone else, and she wanted to show everyone that not only did she know Timur, but Timur was also her friend. Shanai immediately recognized the girl who ran to meet them as Aya. He was so excited that he also ran to Aya.After running a few steps, he looked back and saw that other people were smiling at him. He hurriedly stopped and muttered to Timur in a friendly voice, "It's Aya, the girl who picked fruit for us yesterday afternoon."

Timur deliberately asked him: "What are you talking about? I can't hear you." "I said, that girl is Aya." "Who?" "Aya." "I told you to speak up, who?" Shanai had to raise his voice even more: "Aya!" Aya had already run behind Shana at this time, and she responded, "Are you calling me?" Shanai was not on guard, and was taken aback, and Timur burst out laughing. Aya asked happily: "Timer, have you really driven back all the cattle and sheep?" Timur turned his head and pointed: "Look for yourself."

Actually, Aya asked more.She had seen hundreds of cows, sheep, mooing, and bleating, walking in the middle of Timur's team. "Are you going to entertain everyone with so many cows and sheep?" "yes." "Where can I finish eating?" "If you can't finish eating, share the rest of the meat with the clansmen." "You are too generous. I'm going to tell everyone the news now. You must be the most popular hero tonight." After Aya finished speaking, she turned around and ran again. Her fat buttocks twisted and turned in the ill-fitting Mongolian robe, and Shana was in a daze.

Timur deliberately teased Shana: "Shanai, why don't you chase after him?" Shanai replied blankly, "She ran too fast." Timur really came!Timur really came with herds and flocks!This surprising news spread like the wind in the camp of Hongji Rabu, and people flocked from all directions to the orchard of Aya's house. Aya said that Timur was going to feast on the Chagatai people there.The long-calm Hongji tribe suddenly became very lively. The fathers were busy slaughtering cattle and sheep, the mothers were busy lighting fires and boiling water, young girls and boys chatted and laughed with Timur’s team. Even the faces of the most staid people were filled with cheerful smiles, as if Timur had used magic to inject boldness and vitality into everyone's heart.

Of course, among the men, women and children of the Hongji assassination tribe, no one is more proud than Aya.She took it as her own credit for the cattle and sheep that Timur snatched and the delicious meal for the clansmen. Except for Timur and the most respected old man in the camp, she would put on a look of contempt when talking to everyone. appearance.Not only that, but if any girl who was prettier than her happened to say a few words to Timur, she would be so angry that she would pick her nose and eyes at other girls.If the girl has a good temper and is willing to let her go, they can live in peace with each other, but if the girl refuses to let her go, there will inevitably be some quarrels.When she met a girl who was more eloquent than her, Aya couldn't quarrel, so she would release Tori to help her vent her anger.Torre's loyalty to Aya was unparalleled. As long as Aya gave an order, even Aya's father would dare to grin at him, let alone a girl.

Hearing Aya's whistle, Tollet rushed towards the girl viciously. The girl's face turned pale with fright. Although there were various small episodes, it still did not affect the atmosphere of preparing for the dinner. When the aroma of stewed beef and roasted lamb permeated the air, cheerful singing echoed over the camp. Shanai didn't know what was on her mind, but she never came to Aya.Taking advantage of the time when Aya was called away by her mother to say a few words, Timur walked casually in the crowd, saying a few words to everyone he saw.Later, he saw Shana, who was leaning against a tree in a daze.

He walked towards Shana. "Shanai." Shanai responded as if waking up from a dream: "Ah, Timur." Timur asked strangely: "What do you think?" "No... didn't think about anything." "Come on, tell me." "Thinking... thinking about Aya." "Oh? What do you miss her? By the way, why don't you talk to her?" "Timur, you said..." "What are you talking about? Don't hesitate, it's not like you." "Well, I mean, I want to ask you, is a girl like her good?" "Not bad, I think she is good. Why are you asking this?"

"I... I seem to... like her a little bit." "A little bit? Why do I feel like it very much?" "You see it?" "Even a fool can see it." "But……" "what happened again?" "I want to marry a girl with a thin waist who dances like a crane, but Aya's waist is a bit thick and her butt is too big..." Timur laughed with a "puchi". "What are you laughing at? Am I wrong?" "I'm just laughing at you for observing carefully. In my opinion, a girl like her is better, more interesting than that girl with a thin waist."

"why?" "Think about it, if you look like a girl yourself, you should find a girl who is as strong as a man. Only such a girl is blessed, capable of hard work, and can carry you out of the dead when it is critical. Girls with slender waists are not good, they are not useful." "You really think so?" "certainly." "Will you marry such a girl?" "I only marry women from the 'Golden Family', and I won't marry girls from other families. Besides, I don't look like a girl, so if I want to marry, I have to marry a girl who looks like a girl." "Oh, that's right." "I've made up my mind, let's go to Aya." "okay." Shanai really ran to find Aya, and seeing his expression of relief, Timur couldn't help but sighed, and there was a faint crease in the corner of his eyes. After the respected old people read their prayers, the banquet officially began.The old people gather together, the girls and the boys get together and have a great meal. Shanai turned around Aya, but Aya couldn't see Timur and forgot about him for a while.As the moon gradually sank to the west, the girl and the boy danced cheerfully around the lit bonfire.Aya also joined the dancing crowd. Shana didn't expect that Aya looked a little fat, but she didn't look clumsy when she danced. She beat the drums, like a plump crane, dancing in the grass by the lake.Aya's flexibility dispelled some of Shanai's regrets, and he made up his mind that he would not marry Aya in this life. The happy time is always too short, and when the daylight breaks, the banquet comes to an end.In the meantime, Timur found a temporary tent and slept for an hour, and after waking up he became refreshed again.When he stepped out of the tent, he saw that the companions he had brought were still drinking, or making fun of the girls, he suddenly had a feeling of uneasiness, and hurriedly found Shana in the crowd.At this moment, Shanai and Aya were sitting under a tree, sleeping soundly with their heads leaning against each other. He woke Shana up and asked Shanai to inform them, and everyone followed him back to Iron Gate Village. Timur's subordinates were always ordered to stop, although they were all drunk, they still gathered towards him according to the order. At this moment, a burst of exclamation from the surrounding crowd confirmed Timur's uneasiness. "It's not good! The officers and soldiers are here!" After a while, almost everyone who attended the banquet knew the news that the army came to destroy Timur, and the noisy camp gradually fell silent. Why did the officers and soldiers come?Certainly not someone tipped off.The camp of the Hongji assassins was on the outskirts of Jieshi City. Timur was blatant, and made such a big commotion. Thousands of people were full of excitement for an afternoon and a night. It was difficult not to alarm the officers and soldiers. Timur didn't show the slightest panic, he turned over and jumped on the horse, drawing a knife in his hand.His people are like him, drunk and awake, and they are all ready to fight to the death with the officers and soldiers. The brigade of officers and soldiers was like a cloud, pressing on Timur and his five hundred brothers.It is too late to escape. For Timur in the current situation, the only thing he can do is to survive. Aya pushed through the crowd and stood between Timur and Shanai's two horses.Her eyesight was extraordinary, and even though it was still dark, she still recognized the person who led the army to encircle Timur at a glance.Because that person is none other than her father, Shi Hai. At this time, both Timur's people and the officers and soldiers were ready to go into battle, but the Hongji people, who had no anticipation of the change, were not sure where to go, but instinctively gathered towards Timur.In the palpitating silence, a scuffle seemed inevitable and imminent. Suddenly, a loud voice came from the opposite side: "Which one is Timur?" It was the voice of his father, Shihai, and Aya could hear him right, but no one answered him. Sha Hai asked again: "Who is Timur? Come forward." Timur was about to answer when Ayala pulled the reins of his horse and stepped out to stand at the head of the crowd. "Abba." She called to the other side. "Hmm." Sha Hai replied vaguely, not surprised, "Girl, what are you going to do?" "Abba, I should ask you this, why did you bring so many people here?" "This is about Abba and Timur, don't worry about it. Timur, come out, I have something to tell you." "Abba, are you here to catch Timur?" "Shut up, girl, it's none of your business here. Back off." "No! If you bring officers and soldiers to capture Timur, those of us who have received Timur's favor will never agree. Am I right, the people of Chagatai?" Aya asked back. "Yes." The voice of the answer was sparse, but it was okay, after all, someone responded. "If Tamerlane was captured or even killed by the officers and soldiers for entertaining us and bringing cattle and sheep to those of us who attended the banquet, all of us would have a bad conscience for the rest of our lives. Don't forget, we are Chaga Taiwanese, true Chagatai people will never betray their friends!" Aya expresses a simple truth in straightforward words, so it is quite provocative.Under her instigation, the people almost automatically surrounded Timur and his people. Judging from their appearance, if the government army launched an attack on Timur, they would choose to become Timur’s allies By. Shahai didn't want to waste words with his daughter at all, so he still shouted to the crowd: "Which one is Timur? If it's a man, come out and talk to me." With the answer of "I am", Timur steered his horse out of the crowd and stopped beside Aya. Aya was startled and angry: "You are crazy!" She blamed, but there was a flash of pride in her eyes.As her father said, Timur was indeed "a man". "What are you going to do?" Timur asked Sihai what Sihai asked Aya.In the face of life and death, he was as calm and calm as ever. Sha Hai urged his horse forward and stopped less than five meters away from Timur.He carefully looked at the burly and tall Timur, and he had to admit that this young man was indeed different. "Timer? Are you Timur?" "yes." "Timer, let me ask you, do you know where you went wrong?" "have no idea." "For so many years, you have gathered together, robbed houses, and harmed the village. Don't you know that you have committed a serious crime?" "It's true that I robbed homes, but I didn't do harm to the village. It's a troubled time, and robbing homes and homes is just a way for me and my brothers to survive. I never think there is anything wrong with it." "Isn't the property your father left you enough for you to live on?" "You know my dad?" "It can only be said that we have met a few times." "Since that's the case, you should know that my father's family business is now owned by my uncle. Well, I'm not interested in reminiscing about the past with others. If you're here to catch me, do it." "I'm not here to catch you, though some might hope so. I'm here to persuade you, and I hope you will listen to me." "Persuade me? Why?" "The reason is, first, we are all from Chagatai; second, you are very young and very smart. These two reasons are enough for me to try and persuade you to change your ways." "I don't think I did anything wrong." "I don't think you did anything wrong either." "Then..." Timur was confused by Sihai's words. Sai Hai calmly said: "I am here to persuade you, not to show that I think you did something wrong. In this chaotic world, you just chose a lifestyle that suits you. I know this well. And I am interested in What I'm discussing with you is whether this approach will always be suitable for you? Your performance over the years has proved that you have a commanding talent, a cunning, adaptable mind, a generous, expansive character, and win people's hearts All these have made you invincible in the few years against the government army. But, will such good luck accompany you for the rest of your life? For example, today, can you still escape what I have sown for you? A snare? So, I don’t think being a robber should be your destiny, and you can make a wiser choice.” Timur watched Shihai seriously, and thought carefully about every word Shihai said. His pragmatic mind told him that Shihai's advice was not unreasonable. A single carelessness may lead to disaster, this is the reality he has to face.There are only five hundred people under him, no matter how cautious he is, he still can't ensure that he can save himself from danger every time.The pleasure of robbing houses is indeed worth his aftertaste, but is this pleasure his ultimate pursuit?No, no, he knew that very well.He is from Chagatai, and his body is full of proud blood. Since he was young, he has had the ideal of making a difference in troubled times. His goal in life has never been simply to be a A robber dies.That being the case, Shi Hai's advice coincided with a secret wish in his heart. For him, the only thing that needs to be determined is whether Shi Hai is trustworthy or not? should be worth it.As the commander of thousands of officers and soldiers, Shi Hai did not lack the opportunity to give him a fatal blow, but he did not, but stood here to persuade him painstakingly. "What do you want me to do?" "You must know." "I have been against the government for many years, even if you let me go, will Hazhan let me go?" "Regarding your matter, I have repeatedly suggested to Hazhan to recruit you and your men. Hazhan is a shrewd person, not to mention, he needs talents." "Okay, please allow me to discuss with my brothers. I have something to say first, I can go back with you, but if my brothers don't want to go with me, you have to let them live." "Of course. I don't need to make it difficult for them. I guarantee this with my personality." Timur looked back at his partners who had followed him for many years, they looked at him silently, their faces were red or black, showing their loyalty and trust to him. "Brothers, you probably heard the conversation just now. I don't want to repeat it. I still say the same thing. Those who are willing to follow me stay. Those who don't believe in the government should leave this place of right and wrong." "Timerer, have you really decided to surrender to the government?" Shana asked. "yes." "Aren't you afraid of them going back on their word?" "I can trust Aya's Abba." "My father's name is Sha Hai. Everyone in the Hongji tribe knows that Shahai never speaks out loud. Every member of the Hongji tribe can testify to this." Shanai noticed that no one denied Aya's evaluation of her father. "Timer, we once swore that we will live together if we live, and we will die together if we die. I will go with you." Shanai walked up to Timur and stood side by side with him. "I'll go, I'll go!" Following a commotion, nearly 500 people gathered around Timur and Shanai in an instant, only more than 30 people were unwilling to surrender to the government. Get out of the way and let these people go. Shi Hai decides to take Timur back to Samarkand to return to Hazhan, and Timur readily agrees. After a short contact, he and Shi Hai have become trustworthy friends. Before leaving, Shanai did not forget to wave to Aya, and Aya also waved to him. Timur never looked at Aya.Watching Timur and his father go away, Aya let out a long breath.