Chapter 186 [Meet by chance]
The boy's heart is straightforward and sunny. Soon he let go of his restraint and chatted with the person in front of him.
Even if this Mr. Fang once defeated a monster that made the whole team helpless, and it was so fierce, he didn't feel afraid. Instead, he felt that the other party's character was different from those rumors among his partners, and it was not scary. As amiable as his appearance and temperament.
"...the boat can't hold too many people, and the number of places is not enough. I just hesitated and lost the opportunity to continue to follow. But I also regret that I can't see the world in the south."
The two of them had already finished eating, and the food was removed by the store.
It is normal to be dissatisfied with small shops in villages and towns. Similarly, pedestrians who eat in the past are also dissatisfied with the tables under this shed.
Therefore, the store didn't rush, but served free tea, and let the two watch the sunset, drinking and chatting. Fang Chang took out another bag of dried fish, and the two of them didn't care about the smell, so they ate it with coarse tea.
"How did you join in before and serve as a guard for the convoy?"
Fang Chang asked the boy in front of him.
Hearing this, the young man raised his head and drank the tea in the cup in one gulp, as if drinking a glass of strong wine:
"I have practiced martial arts since I was a child, and it hasn't been long since I entered the rivers and lakes. I didn't feel any great pride, and I didn't see many chivalrous acts of righteousness. Instead, it was more conspiratorial, treacherous and grotesque. Although I have always heard people talk about this, But I'm still a little disappointed in this world."
"Unconsciously, I went to the capital, and then I heard that a high-ranking official pleaded for the people and was sent to prison."
"Although the scholars have been arguing about whether this high official's actions are right or wrong, the common people and the world all know what's going on and who is for our good."
Fang Chang nodded.
As the saying goes, "people are doing it, the sky is watching", but for the world, the hearts of the people are the hearts of heaven. In fact, "people are doing it, and the people are watching".
Although the common people may seem a little foolish and like to follow blindly, no one is really stupid. For matters that are directly related, everyone will always know what happened, and know the simple but extremely important "yes" and "wrong".
So Fang Chang said in agreement: "So this time, it can be regarded as a response to all calls."
The young man hummed, and continued to recall and narrate in a tone that did not match his age:
"I heard that Lang Zhongling was going to be assigned to the frontier, and the bad guys might be against him halfway, so some people started to join forces. Some of them contributed money and some contributed, and quickly organized a team."
"Moreover, in order to prevent undercover agents, only those who are guaranteed to know the background can join. I was lucky enough to get acquainted with several heroes who were also in this team. I got their recommendation and I joined the ranks of guards."
"Throughout the journey, I have fought with the attackers, defeated and even slashed the enemy, and I have contributed a little to the world. But, alas, the head of Liu said that 'manpower is sometimes poor', and the world seems to be in harmony. Every day goes bad."
Speaking of this, the originally cheerful boy turned silent.
Fang Chang slowly tore two pieces of dried fish and comforted him:
"As long as there are enough people working hard, the sky will naturally be saved. What's more, the world is actually good, not bad, it's just that there are forces stirring up the situation."
"It should be noted that the "general trend of the world" is actually a general trend composed of countless people. As long as the people of the world are still the main body of the world and hope to live and work in peace and contentment, the general trend will inevitably reverse one day."
The boy turned the teacup in his hand and said:
"Mr. is right, that's the reason, but I still don't want to continue messing around in the world. Maybe in the future, I'll go home and be a good citizen, so I can feel more at ease. This world is too cold, too fake, and too irritating." Confused and powerless.”
"Ordinary people will go to have a big meal, or buy some good weapons, and some take them home or save them up, but there are still some people who go to the brothel gambling hall with the travel expenses. Seeing what they do, I don't know Make up your mind to leave Chaoyun Port as soon as possible."
Regarding the choice of the teenager, Fang Chang did not comment too much.
Maybe it’s because I want to see the light and can’t see the darkness, maybe I’m just a little tired, or the gap between ideal and reality is too large, or even a new decision after careful consideration... These are all personal choices, and I don’t like to comment on them.
He just asked: "Are you going home?"
"Yes." The boy said, "The parents in the family are already old. Although there are many brothers and sisters, it is not a problem for me to have one more."
Being able to support a child who has practiced martial arts since childhood proves that the family is rich enough and not poor.
"Don't mess around anymore?" Fang Chang asked.
The boy nodded:
"Yes, I don't mess around anymore. During the time I spent in the rivers and lakes, participating in this **** is also a big deal for me, and this trip is worthwhile."
"Fortunately, I'm young, and I'm not deeply involved in this arena. I can't be called a golden basin washing hands, and I shouldn't be called fearful and evasive. Well, it's probably a 'retirement pastoral'. It's just that my martial arts are a pity."
“At the beginning, I yearned for the rivers and lakes, looking forward to one day walking in the rivers and lakes, but I didn’t know what the rivers and lakes are; now I know what the rivers and lakes are, but what I think about is the small courtyard at home.”
"Perhaps, I will be a good farmer or a good craftsman in the streets in the future, and I will no longer participate in Jianghu affairs."
"unless…"
Lowered his head, the boy pondered for a while, and then the other party said:
"At present, the Jianghu people I admire the most are Liu Touling and Yu Touling."
"Sir, you should be clear that Liu Touling was born as a scholar. For the sake of justice, he resolutely gave up the imperial examination and participated in this murderous crime of licking blood. It is worthy of everyone's praise. And along the way, he directed and deployed well. The team of many people was condensed into a rope, and when encountering the enemy, they could go to one place with all their strength, and their travel, accommodation, food, and even accounts were all in order. Although I have not been in the rivers and lakes for a long time, I also know how rare this is. .”
"As for Leader Yu, as a woman, both martial arts and sense of justice are stronger than most men in the world. And she often leads the way, is not afraid of difficulties and dangers, and is considerate and fair in dealing with things. Everyone will give her a thumbs up. With her, even if she is on the opposite side The enemy is invincible, and everyone knows that they will lose, but they are not afraid."
"If the two of them are called and sent again in the future, no matter what I am asked to do, I will definitely go. I believe that the people who are traveling with me this time, as long as they do not fall, will definitely do the same."
"Of course, no one can say for sure what will happen in the future. I'd better go home first and catch up with the spring sowing."
After finishing speaking, the young man drank the tea in the cup and bid farewell to Chief Fang.
At this time, he had already ignored Fang Chang's true identity, and just regarded him as a fellow who is good at listening.
The boy is going to find a store, find a room for the night, and then walk to the northwest fork from here.
His hometown is in that direction.
After listening to the boy's story, Fang Chang said with a smile when he parted: "Peace is a blessing, and Anshun's life is a great blessing—I wish you peace."
The two slightly cupped their hands and said goodbye.
They didn't ask each other for their names.
Meeting by chance, chatting is fate, whether we really know each other is not important.
(end of this chapter)