Chapter 845: Gu Qifeng Valley

It was another afternoon, Qifeng Valley.

The green mountains are still the same, the green water flows long, the scenery is picturesque, and the quiet and elegant places always make people linger. Even with A Niu's pickyness, he has to admit that Zheng Xuan's vision of choosing a secluded place is very clever.

A good environment does not necessarily mean a prosperous and comfortable life. When Zheng Xuan and his disciples settled here at first, they worked hard for three meals a day, and when they were in a mess, they did not care about the so-called glory of scholars, and searched for things to fill their stomachs all over the mountains.

Scholars are not nerds in the absolute sense. According to tradition, many students will practice some self-defense skills. They have always followed Zheng Xuan’s disciples, and there are also athletes who can dance by holding up swords. However, most of them are only able to strengthen themselves or show off at parties. It is still very different from real rangers and soldiers who have been on the battlefield. In the deep mountains where wild animals are rampant, students who do not work hard to survive.

This situation was not until Lu Zhi's appearance and Feng Xiangren's intervention changed, and it changed drastically.

In a short forest deep in Qifeng Valley, two young students carrying bamboo baskets were slowly moving in the forest, looking around at them all the time. There were a small number of unknown plants in the bamboo baskets.

The two were named Liu Yan and Leng Gang, who were disciples of Zheng Xuan (both recorded in historical materials). Their current location is about two or three miles from the residence site. The roads in the forest covered with weeds and green vines are very difficult to walk, and there are very likely snakes, insects and beasts hidden. Last month, a student was bitten by a poisonous snake and almost died. Therefore, the two did not dare to be careless at all. Liu Yan walked in front and used the wooden stick in his hand to push the grass leaves on the road. He would step down every time he saw the situation clearly. Leng Gang, who followed closely behind, focused more on identifying plants.

"Let's wait!"

Leng Gang suddenly made a sound and called Liu Yan, who was about to continue moving forward. When the other party turned around, Leng Gang pointed to a slightly raised hill not far from the right, showing a happy look: "Senior Brother Liu, it seems that there are a few fattening appetizers there, stir-frying with dried meat. The teacher once praised it!"

After hearing Leng Gang's words, Liu Yan couldn't help but feel happy, "Go and have a look!"

It was not nonsense at the moment, and the wooden stick opened its way and walked straight towards the hills. Three minutes later, the two arrived at the target location and leaned over to search without caring about the mud on the ground. When they straightened up, their faces were filled with frustration and disappointment.

"It's not a fat appetizer. Sorry, senior brother, I misread it just now." Leng Gang was full of apology.

The more mature Liu Yan didn't care and comforted his junior brother who was younger than him, "It's okay, I guess my brothers have already walked this route, and it's hard to find edible wild vegetables. It doesn't matter if I read it wrong. Didn't I tell it out just now? If I remember correctly, continue walking from here, and after a mile or so, there is a small pond. There is a great hope of finding wild vegetables near the pond."

Liu Yan's comfort made Leng Gang feel a little better. Looking at the few wild vegetables at the bottom of the basket, the two embarked on the journey again.

While moving, Leng Gang said frustly: "Senior Brother Liu, you have gone deep into the jungle to find wild vegetables. The martial artists in the valley should take the initiative to take responsibility, but they have been pretending that we brothers and brothers have to take turns to go out."

Liu Yan's body stopped and stopped without warning. He looked at Leng Gang on the ground and almost hit him.

Liu Yan looked solemn: "Junior Brother Leng, you only arrived in Qifeng Valley for about half a month, and some situations are not what you imagined. The martial artists in the valley came from the world's number one city and went to Qifeng Valley to protect our safety. Their responsibilities were limited to expelling wild beasts and poisonous insects that were close to the residence at the bottom of the valley. They were not our servitude, nor our slaves. We must figure this out."

Leng Gang's face turned slightly red, but although he had been to Qifeng Valley for a short time, his personal relationship with Liu Yan was good. He still said a little angry: "Brother Liu is too honest. Fengxiang City sent someone to send a lot of dried fruits and dried meat, and he was stationed in the valley to protect our safety. However, Master's diet is vegetarian, but there is no meat for half a month, and no fresh fruits and vegetables for three days. Otherwise, we don't have to go around in great difficulty. I must have done it by the lord of Fengxiang City Zheng Aniu, who deliberately made it up to me!"

Leng Gang was still unhappy and added: "Also, the last time Junior Brother Liu was accidentally bitten by a poisonous snake, almost hurting his life. I think this account must be remembered on those martial artists. It's really hateful!"

In recent times, although Fengxiang has sent supplies to Qifeng Valley, although the total amount is abundant and the level is not low, with a lot of jerky, dry food, etc., it is a fact that the relative lack of fresh fruits and vegetables is also the reason why the disciples of Qifeng Valley have to pick wild vegetables everywhere. During these days when Leng Gang entered Qifeng Valley, he still has no understanding of the relationship between Fengxiang City and the people of Qifeng Valley. He makes a subjective assumption in everything, so he has such resentment.

Liu Yan sighed lightly and shook his head and said, "Junior Brother Leng's words are wrong. The supplies Xiang has given recently have indeed changed a little from usual, but the reason is definitely not as simple as it seems. They also have their own difficulties!"

Since Lu Zhi found Qifeng Valley under Jiao Qiao's leadership, Fengxiang's supply frequency of material supply from Qifeng Valley has been maintained at the level of once every five days for a long time. It was not until a while ago that Fengxiang was attacked by Qingzhou Prefecture and Jizhou troops that this situation changed.

Due to the genius Pang Tong's initiative, the world's No. 1 City was invested in intense comprehensive preparations for war very early. When life and death, he tried his best to replenish the supply frequency of Qifeng Valley to once every ten days. After the adjustment, the total amount of supply per time was equivalent to twice the initial amount, but while the cycle was extended, the supply list also changed accordingly. The supplies sent were mainly meat jerky and dry food with a longer storage time, and there were fewer vegetables with short shelf life. Fengxiang's operation was also a stopgap measure in helplessness. No one knew that such adjustment would have such a great impact on Zheng Xuan.

——In theory, Qifeng Valley has a fertile land and a pleasant climate, and it is not difficult to plant fresh vegetables. However, among Zheng Xuan’s disciples, there are Confucian scholars who are dedicated to academic research and capable officials who study government affairs, but there is no talent who knows how to farm, at least not among Qifeng Valley’s disciples!

Zheng Xuan's disciples had to dig wild vegetables. After digging all the wild vegetables near the residential area, the "expeditionary troops" had to go further. Their only hope was that Fengxiang would click to retreat to the invaders early and restore normal living order.

Fengxiang won, but the good days for the lords of Qifeng Valley have not come, and it has become even more difficult to bear.

Given that Lu Zhi and Cai Yong were banned by different vassal forces, and in the Battle of Bloody Night, Chen Rong from Qingzhou Prefecture tried to attack the Talan tribe. All of this made a certain city lord and Fengxiang think tank realize that the risk of attack by important people outside Fengxiang was significantly increased. Among them, Zheng Xuan belonged to the number one in Tianzi among the "high-risk groups". Since Zheng Xuan had been unwilling to leave Qifeng Valley before, Fengxiang could not have sent a large number of people in the valley for a long time, the city lord made a new decision after the war.

"In order to avoid the whereabouts of Mr. Zheng Xuan and Zhu Gaodi as much as possible, Fengxiang's supply frequency to Qifeng Valley has been reduced to once every half a month. Whether it is necessary to continue to extend the supply cycle depends on the subsequent situation. Don't worry, our lord said that even if we sell the pot, we will definitely not let everyone go hungry. There will be no problem with eating meat every meal in the future!"

When they heard this "good news", the disciples of Qifeng Valley all turned green.

Moreover, because Feng Xiang lost a large number of martial artists in the bloody battle to repel the Jizhou army, the power of martial artists in the territory was in a hurry, and Sun Liang recalled all the middle-level martial artists who were stationed in Fenggu and replaced the guard mission with a group of junior martial artists. Although the new martial artists were quite diligent and serious, their strength was obviously different from the previous martial artists. The most intuitive example is: In recent days, every late at night, when the beasts outside the valley were howling, it seemed that the sound of beasts outside the valley was closer and more frequent; the morning before yesterday, when a disciple who was known for his courage woke up, he found an uninvited guest next to the bed - a big snake nearly two meters long. The disciple screamed and was scared to faint on the spot. After the martial artist who came to catch the big snake, the rest of the disciples dared to approach and wake him up.

Qifeng Valley has indeed not been very calm recently, but who can blame Fengxiang if you know the inside story?

"I have asked those new martial artists in private about repelling the Jizhou army. Fengxiang City spent a lot of effort. The tragic and thrilling parts of the battle are still fresh in their memory. After hearing them, Qingzhou Prefecture seems to be unwilling to give up and is ready to move. Fengxiang is still under the threat of war. With such a difficult situation, Fengxiang can still protect us carefully. This feeling is really admirable."

After listening to Liu Yan's explanation, Leng Gang blushed and was ashamed.

When the two returned to their residence, they saw a group of people appearing in the valley.

Leng Gang was surprised to see that he was standing side by side with a majestic Confucian scholar with a very tall stature, smiling and very close. The tall Confucian scholar seemed to be very familiar with Zheng Xuan. He was introducing a white-faced old man to the latter, and a thin player stood by, calm and free. The four of them were talking and having a good time.

Who is qualified to communicate with teachers in an equal manner?

Is this still the serious teacher?

Zheng Xuan obviously didn't know Leng Gang's doubts. For him, it was very happy to see his old friend Lu Zhi again. It was even more delightful to know Cai Yong, a great scholar who is also famous in China, with a lot of anecdotes and excellent music. As for a certain city lord, although his own strength is still difficult to catch Zheng Xuan's eye, he is a young talent that Lu Zhi and Cai Yong value, and he has always taken care of him without regrets. Zheng Xuan has a good impression of A Niu.

Lu Zhi said: "Kang Cheng (Zheng Xuan), you, I, and Bo Ji are all old and have not been around for a long time. I am just traveling together day and night to discuss the truth. Wouldn't it be a pleasure!"

Cai Yong also said sincerely: "If you are lucky enough to have two officials to prove what you have learned in your heart, you will not be able to find it!"

This time, A Niu went to Qifeng Valley, the primary goal was to complete the recommendation letter of cultural talents needed to complete the territory upgrade test. The weight of a master-level talent is equivalent to three master-level talents. However, this time, A Niu specially invited Lu Zhi and Cai Yong to help, and the plan was not just a recommendation letter, but to deceive Zheng Xuan to Fengxiang!
Chapter completed!