Chapter 28 The third section Mao Jindu two love farewell

The sun has not yet risen, and the vast mountains on both sides of the river are as brilliant as brocade. The big river flows southward from the desert clouds, rushes for thousands of miles to the Taolin Highland, passes through Puban, crosses the Han Valley, wraps around Dizhu, and swallows three gates, then spreads among the vast mountains and plains, and goes eastward in a mighty way.In the early stage of the river going south and turning east, it unearthly opened up all kinds of precipitous wonders.This "hebao mainstay, passing through three gates" is the most incredible and magical fortune at the east bend of the Great East River.The main pillar was originally an isolated mountain, standing upright on the road, blocking Dahedong from going.Dayu controlled the water, and all the mountains and hills that served as water had to dig waterways.The river blocked the Dizhu Mountain, and Dayu broke through the mountain and the river from both sides.The central main peak is isolated in the water, the river diverges, and the mountain passes by. The mountain in the water is like a pillar reaching the sky, and everyone calls it Dizhu Mountain.The so-called mainstay has since become an immortal allusion.The big river diverges from the two sides of the main pillar, and the central main pillar and the peaks on both sides are like the three gates of the big river. People at that time called them the three gates.

To the west of this mainstay and to the east of Hangu is a vast wilderness formed by the river's alluvial accumulation over the long years.At a glance, the reeds on both sides of the bank are vast and uninhabited, except for a simple and majestic stone pavilion that appears and disappears among the reeds.Not far from the stone pavilion is a small ferry. Two wooden boats are lying beside the big stone as a pier, and a group of water birds are circling and chirping in the boats.Among the reeds, two horses, red and white, can be seen, coming on horseback, pointing at the ferry, talking to each other.Gradually approaching, it was Wei Yang and Bai Xue.

Last night, when Wei Yang returned to the Sushui River Valley, Bai Xue and Mei Gu were sorting out the letters he needed to take away, together with a box taken from the cemetery and legal books in Bai Xue's family collection, there were two full boxes in total.Seeing Wei Yang came back, they put away the books and packed the dinner.After dinner, Wei Yang told Bai Xue how he went to Pang Juan's Mansion, and Bai Xue couldn't help laughing until she shed tears.Aunt Mei shouted happily at the side: "Yes! I'm so petty." After being happy for a while, Wei Yang talked about the strange warning he encountered on the way back and his various guesses about the identity of this person.Bai Xue was very alert, thought for a while, and proposed to leave Wei immediately tonight.Wei Yang originally wanted to make some arrangements for Bai Xue, so he left two days late, but Bai Xue insisted again and again, so he agreed.Within an hour, the three of them packed up all the necessary supplies, and Meigu stayed behind to deliver the letters and prepare the ship from the trade route.Wei Yang and Bai Xue chose the westbound route carefully, and at the end of the fourth watch, they galloped out of the valley and headed straight for the chosen ferry.When the red sun is about to rise, the desolate ancient ferry is far away.

This ferry is called Maojin Ancient Ferry. Although it is desolate and dilapidated, it is the nearest ferry to Hangu Pass from the west. Maojin Ferry is at the intersection of Lishui into the river.In the early Spring and Autumn Period, this place was called Mao Rongyi, a nomadic area of ​​Mao Rong, a branch of the Rongdi tribe.Later, the Rong and Di tribes flooded the Central Plains, so Duke Huan of Qi joined forces with the princes nine times to expel the Rong and Di tribes who invaded the Central Plains from all directions.After several bloody battles, the remnants of the Maorong tribe were also driven out of the Central Plains.This piece of land with lush water and grass but not suitable for farming has since been reduced to a barren grassy beach valley.The ferry opened by the Mao Rong people has also become an ancient wilderness ferry.Scholars who love historical sites built a thatched pavilion on the ruins of the ancient castle in Mao Rongyi to commemorate Duke Huan of Qi's great achievements in expelling the army.Tens of miles away from the south bank of Maojindu is the natural danger of Hangu.Entering Hangu Pass in the west, you can reach the territory controlled by Qin State in half a day.

Seeing that we have arrived at Maoting, Bai Xue smiled and said, "I will send you off for thousands of miles, but we have to say goodbye at last. Let's go for the last part of the journey." "Yes, we should go." Wei Yang got off his horse with a smile, and stretched out a hand to Bai Xue. Bai Xue jumped off the horse with Wei Yang's hand in her arms.At this time, the summer is gushing out, and the morning sun is shining on Bai Xue's face, sweating profusely.Wei Yang took out a white sweat towel from his arms and handed it over, "Little sister, wipe off your sweat." Bai Xue's bright eyes looked at Wei Yang affectionately, her face flushed, her eyelashes curled up, and she said softly, "You Come and wipe it off." Wei Yang looked at Bai Xue's beautiful face, which was not nearly full, and slowly stretched out his trembling hands, and gently wiped her wide and white forehead.Bai Xue squinted her eyes slightly, but her body shook slightly, and she leaned against Wei Yang's shoulder.A strange feeling that has never been experienced in his life, passing by Wei Yang like a thunder and lightning, he suddenly threw away the rein, stretched out his arms and hugged her tightly, and his lips were involuntarily pressed against the hot white snow. Cheeks and trembling lips.With a low moan, Baixue fell softly into the deep reed grass.The two horses crossed their necks and neighed, and the vast green waves of reed grass submerged their owners.

After a long time, the two floated up from the long waves of reed grass.Bai Xue looked at the torrential river under the morning glow, "I really want to turn into the water of a great river and go west with you." Wei Yang put his arms around Bai Xue's shoulders: "I really want to stay and hug you forever." "You are promising? Is this the truth?" Bai Xue laughed. Wei Yang laughed for a while, "If I'm really a businessman, how good would it be to be the chief executive of your Baimen?" "What a businessman, why do I want you?" Bai Xue giggled.

"There are so many beauties in a commoner. It seems that the creation is fair." Wei Yang exaggeratedly made a look of intoxication, which made Bai Xue laugh out loud. After laughing for a while, Wei Yang said solemnly: "Little sister, I have to tell you something important." Bai Xue said in surprise, "Important matter? I don't know?" Wei Yang nodded, "This matter is quite troublesome, because I didn't I thought of a proper countermeasure, so I didn't tell you. Young Master Ang has evil intentions and intends to accept you as Queen Wei, or do you want me to communicate with you through it." Bai Xue took a long breath and said with a smile: "You Have you stopped communicating?" Wei Yang laughed loudly, "What do you think?" Bai Xue spat lightly, and said with a bright smile: "You can go at ease. I was so scared that I was waiting for something big." Wei Yang said: "The man last night said that there will be quarrels within three days. I think it must be Young Master Ang who wants to force me to drag you out. You have to be careful." Bai Xue laughed: "If you don't leave, how can I not come out? If you leave, why should I come out? If you don’t see me, this matter will be lost? If Bai Xue doesn’t want to see anyone, no one will ever find her. Is that so?” Wei Yang smiled and said, “Yes, there is no flame in the sky. Is there any unusual trace?" Bai Xue blushed and laughed in a low voice: "Only you have solved my secret." Wei Yang teased and said with a smile: "Actually, I really like that commoner boy." Bai Xue said coquettishly : "Yo, then let him have it with you."

While talking, it was already high in the sun, the morning wind shook the reeds, a small boat drifted towards the ferry, and Meigu waved from a distance on the boat. "Mei Gu came so fast, let's go." Wei Yang sighed reluctantly. "Wait a while." Bai Xue warned: "The deacon of the inn in Liyang is my father's guest, but he is actually a secluded man. You stay there and don't leave until there is a clue, he will help you .I have stored a thousand gold there for your urgent needs, so don’t be stingy.” Wei Yang was stunned, "Wan Jin? You, if Qin Guo wants to spend money on activities, I will leave immediately."

"Leave? Where are you going?" "Go boating with you on lakes and seas, just like Fan Li Xishi, never get involved in political affairs." Bai Xue sighed leisurely, "Your words, Bai Xue is enough. The ancients said, there are thunder and lightning in winter, and frost and snow in summer, but the trend of cold and heat is not easy. The so-called small changes are not enough to hinder the big festival. As long as the heart is right, money may not be useless." In the officialdom. You are innate, strong and resolute, and hate evil like hatred. When you first enter the Qin Kingdom, don’t think of retreating because of the flaws in the officialdom.”

Wei Yang was once again deeply shocked.This woman seemed to be his confidante from birth.She was so insightful into the gullies and waves of his heart, and she cared for the small scars of his spiritual character so carefully.When the daughter appeared for the first time in the uncle's cemetery, she destroyed his arrogance, coldness and paranoid self-esteem, and shocked him unprecedentedly.If it is said that it is still a pure emotional world, if the daughter's family has a natural carefulness and profoundness, today it is the way of government, which is the strongest point of Wei Yang's arrogance to the world.This young daughter put forward such advice full of the vicissitudes of the world, which just rightly touched his inner weakness-more than enough firmness but not enough flexibility, calm and introspective but still lacking in his inclusive mind.In all fairness, Wei Yang also knew that he still needed to practice, but for the first time in his life, someone pointed out his flaws, and he felt guilty.He bowed deeply to Bai Xue, and said frankly and sincerely: "Little sister's words touched my heart and made me suddenly realize. From then on, I should be vigilant and self-reflect, and take it as a warning."

"Yo," Bai Xue supported him and said with a smile, "That's what my father said, remember it, so serious?" Wei Yang sighed, "The only one who knows me to heal me is my little sister, how can you be disrespectful?" "Don't respect, but love." Bai Xue lowered her eyebrows and said softly. "Respect him forever, love him forever." Wei Yang lightly stroked Bai Xue's shoulders with both hands. With tears in her eyes, Bai Xue nestled gently in Wei Yang's arms and chanted in a low voice, "Preparation and salary, the river is in the sky. What day is today? Seeing this beloved man. How can I think, what can I remember? Zixizi Xi, you are in the distant mountains." The small boats in the river have moored beside the big stone at the ferry.Meigu didn't urge them, but sang a long song to the big river, "Qingqing Zijin, care about my heart, even if I don't go, Zining won't make a sound? Qingqing Zipei, leisurely I think, I don't see you for a day, It’s like March—” the singing wafted across the river, and the waterfowl danced around her. Wei Yang smiled and said, "Meigu is missing you? Let's go." "Don't worry." Bai Xue took off the exquisite rapier from her waist, and wrapped it around Wei Yang's waist. She put on the brass buckle on the hilt and the tip of the sword, and there was a vibrating sound of "ding", and Wei Yang's waist was full. A shiny belt.Bai Xue smiled and said: "This is the plain female sword that my father left me. It is extremely thin and flexible. It can be used as a belt when it is removed from the sheath. It is sharp enough to break gold and jade. She is at your waist, even if I hold you." Wei Yang suddenly hugged Bai Xue, kissed him deeply, turned around and strode away. The morning breeze was blowing, the big river was rushing to the sky under the golden sunlight, and a small boat was drifting away towards the south bank.Wei Yang stood at the bow of the boat and waved to the shore, while the white horse at the stern raised its head and neighed toward the homeland.At the ferry on the north bank, the white snow standing and staring turned into a little scarlet in the green waves of reed grass.