Chapter 19: Zhao Guoshi relieves the suffering, Huang Daopo receives distant guests

Zhao Jin heard the sound of women crying and men scolding, and pulled out his legs to look at it. Ku'er quickly followed. The two crossed several hills.

It turned out that these were more than a dozen maids of honor who served Princess Yang. Because they were weak and unlucky, they were met by a small team of Yuanjun sentry. Yuan Jun captured them effortlessly, tied their hands with a long rope, stringed them into a string, and was about to dedicate them to Marshal Zhang Hongfan.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Jin and Ku'er arrived, and the two roared in unison and rushed forward!

Zhao Jin kicked, kicked a leading cavalryman off the horse, fell heavily to the ground, broke his ribs, and rolled and moaned. Ku'er rushed to the horse from the side, first cut off the horse's leg with a knife, and then cut off the fallen horseman's head.

One of the two flew his feet and the other dropped the knife. Yuan Bing's whistle was unprepared and was destroyed by the two. Ku'er first killed all the Yuan soldiers who were injured by Zhao Jin, and then collected the horses and got three mounts.

Although the rescued maids of honor did not know Zhao Jin, they recognized General Zhang Shijie's own soldiers. They cried with joy and dragged a long rope over. No matter whether their hands were still tied on their backs, they knelt down and worshipped the two.

Ku'er's face turned red, and she quickly explained that she was also the one who was rescued, and her father-in-law was Zhao Jin. Luo Bai, a group of maids of honor, was in front of Zhao Jin, thank you very much. Zhao Jin quickly ordered them to get up and comfort them with kind words. However, after comforting them for a long time, they didn't move.

It turns out that with both hands tied on the back, it is easy to kneel and difficult to get up. Zhao Jin figured out this section and couldn't help smiling and untied them by himself. Kuer hesitated a little and also helped to untie. Untie to avoid touching the body, which is not in line with the ancient rule of "men and women are not close", but in this case, it doesn't matter so much. Zhao Jin and Kuer only care about saving people. What's the harm if they meet?

The maids of honor were rescued. Seeing Zhao Jin's ability, they deeply convinced Zhao Jin's ability and asked one after another, "The benefactor's clothes are extraordinary. Is it a monk?"

Zhao Jin thought that he couldn't explain much - he came from another world, what should he say? Zhao Jin had to push the boat along the water and said, "Hahaha... That's right, I am a scattered person and occasionally walk around your world. Do you want to save the suffering? If you meet it, you can do it!" So he learned from the monk to read, "Good!" Another Taoist scholar recited, "Insurdless Buddha!"

The maids were overjoyed, hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly. I didn't expect to be able to survive and follow a master, which is really a great blessing in misfortune!

"Don't say goodbye!" Zhao Jin shouted, "Get up quickly! I'm afraid there is still danger here. Let's hurry up and get serious!"

In this way, Zhao Jin and his entourage expanded to a total of 16 people, trekking between the mountains and the sea. Ku'er was in front, and after Zhao Jin broke off, they all walked. The maids of honor were weak, so they took turns to ride the captured horses and walk in the middle.

As he walked, Zhao Jin suddenly thought and couldn't help blurting out: "Ah! Where do you think we should go?

The maids of honor turned back in consternation - how do they know where to go? Originally, I thought my father-in-law knew!

It took me a long time to realize such a big problem. Zhao Jin called back Ku'er and sat down to discuss together. Su'er was also stunned. He felt even more bitter because he didn't know where to go because of his uncertain future. But where are you going now?

At this time, a smart maid of honor boldly asked, "Where is Engong Xianshan?" Can I wait to go?"

When asked such a question, all the maids of honor showed expectation. In troubled times, the best place to take refuge is the territory of monks. If you are taken in to Xianshan, you will be very lucky. Women in troubled times don't have so many extravagant needs. It's better to be a Taoist nun or a nun than suffering in the world.

Zhao Jin opened his mouth and had to say vaguely, "You can't go. I practiced Taoism, but I am not in this mortal world. To be honest, I don't know anything about the world. Speaking of this, I couldn't help shouting in my heart, "I'm not guilty! Even the little feet wrapped in women in the world have been seen for the first time today!"

The maids of honor don't know what kindness and justice are thinking about. They just think seriously and enthusiastically make suggestions. So with the concerted efforts, some people mentioned Qiongzhou. Qiongzhou is a Miao area. The rule of the Yuan Dynasty is weak and should be able to settle down.

Qiongzhou, also known as Yazhou, is known as Hainan Island in later generations. In this era, the ethnic minorities in the south are collectively known as the Miao people. In fact, the ethnic minorities living in Qiongzhou should be dominated by the Li people in later generations. Zhao Jin must conform to the words of this era and ask, "Are the Miao people there willing to accept the Han people?"

The maids told Zhao Jin that the Miao people there were very friendly. Another maid of honor said that she heard that there was a Han woman named Huang Daogu who lived there. She was particularly good at weaving cloth and was deeply respected by Miao people.

When Zhao Jin heard this, he couldn't help but be happy: "Huang Daogu? I know this aunt!"

Everyone hurriedly asked, "How do you recognize your kindness?"

Zhao Jin smiled and didn't answer, thinking, "Is that Huang Dao's mother-in-law!" She is not old yet, so she is called Taoist aunt, not Taoist woman. I know that she was a folk inventor at the end of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty. She was born as a child bride. When she was a child, in order to escape the abuse of her mother-in-law, she secretly ran into the boat and came to Hainan Island. She learned textile from the Li people and invented a variety of textile machinery on the basis of Li craftsmanship. In her later years, she returned to her hometown Songjiang and passed on her technology and machinery to the Han people. She has kept the productivity of China's textile industry leading for hundreds of years! Her invention continued until the end of the Qing Dynasty! Why don't I take everyone there and see this zodiac... aunt with my own eyes?

In this way, the group agreed to go, found a sea boat at the mouth of the Pearl River, used the jewelry of the palace maids as the price, and hired a boat to sail to Hainan Island. In this era, the textile technology of Hainan Island is ahead of the whole country, and sea boats often go there to pull the cloth back to the mainland to sell. Speaking of Huang Daogu, although the government does not attach importance to this outstanding inventor, the working people enjoy talking about it.

The Pearl River is the largest river in Lingnan, with the second largest water volume in China, second only to the Yangtze River and several times the Yellow River. The river is particularly wide and the water flow is clear. This area is full of southern scenery, and fishing is heard from time to time. Zhao Jin stood in front of the boat with his forked hands and suddenly felt open-minded! The bitter son stood with a knife, and the maids of honor looked at it with joy. They all felt that the past suffering had passed and a new life was about to begin! The beautiful scenery of this scene is evidenced by poetry:

The rising sun rises in the east and the fishing song starts,

The scales reflect the morning glow.

Where to avoid fighting in troubled times?

Yingjie led the crowd to Qiongya.

Hongyun's ancient events,

The sandbar is born with thousands of worms.

Jian's pearls into the blue water,

Aqian nv diligently cooks fish soup.

Endless shore of Humen Beach,

Ling Dongyang can't be affectionate.

Good for the country,

Let's watch the light boat break through the waves.

So on this day, the Miao village between the green mountains and green waters in Hainan. Huang Daogu, a hard-working and kind working woman, was surprised to see a group of distant guests.

Zhao Jin was still wearing the sportswear that the ancients couldn't understand. He was barefoot and looked like a fairy. He walked in front of everyone and sang a fat first: "Do you dare to ask - are you the best aunt Huang?"

Singing is a common etiquette for men in this era. Read it as "provoking" to show respect. While bowing his hand, he shouted, "Go--" The one who screams loudly and longly and bows deeply is "fat".

Huang Daogu looked at Zhao Jin and saw that he was a handsome boy, very polite, and also called aunt. She was already happy in her heart. After saluteing each other, she sat down and talked. Huang Daogu learned that this was originally a Taoist master who brought a thin and weak child and a group of women in distress. With sincere admiration for herself, she came to visit her. As a Han people, Huang Daogu immediately promised Zhao Jin that she would interfer with the patriarchs and elders and take in homeless children and women.

In this way, Zhao Jin saw Huang Daopo, the great inventor who had only one stroke in the history book. At this time, Huang Daogu was about 35 years old and experienced vicissitudes of life. She was beautiful, but she was also dignified and clean, especially a kind heart. She was always willing to help others and made people feel amiable. Such a seemingly ordinary working woman returned to her hometown Songjiang (ancient famous mansion, modern Songjiang District, Shanghai) and greatly benefited Sangzi. Her invention improved Songjiang's productivity and made it one of the richest areas in the country, and even became known as "Su Song's tax on half the world". In this way, inventors are great! Cheng Zhuli, which was transformed by Confucianism, prevailed in the Song Dynasty and became the official ruling ideology of the subsequent dynasties. It not only overestimated literature over martial arts, but also extremely devalued science and technology. Isn't it a major reason for the gradual decline of Eastern civilization?

No matter what the authorities think of the inventors from the working people, Huang Daogu is still highly respected in the village. The patriarchs and elders bought her face, and saw that Zhao Jin and his party were mostly women, and they didn't look like bandits anyway. After discussion, they agreed.

So Zhao Jin and his party, with the help of the Miao people, built bamboo sheds and grass and settled down. The maids of honor followed Huang Daogu to weave, cut firewood, and Zhao Jin wandered around.

Wandering? Yes, Zhao Jin comes from modern times and can't do any work here. I don't know how to help the plows, weave cloth, I don't know how to shuttle, I don't know the essentials of herding cattle, and I can't get used to cutting firewood... I've only been doing all kinds of work for a few times and retreating, but I can't just hang out!

However, Zhao Jin was born and restless. When he wandered around, he had an accident. There is a hard bow in the patriarch's house, and it is difficult for ordinary young people to pull. Zhao Jin took it to play, but it was pulled and folded. The clan grew up in shock and praised Zhao's divine power. Zhao Jin was sorry and decided to carry water for the whole village as compensation.

It's a good job to carry water! After picking a few times, Zhao Jin was not tired of it and shouted in his heart, "This is my natural duty!"

Why? Shh, because ah, you can often see girls playing in the stream! Zhao Jin was very diligent. From morning to dusk, he almost took over the water task of the whole stockade. There is nothing that men, women and children in the whole village don't like such a helpful master. The old man pulled Zhao Jin to his home for dinner. The men and women met Zhao Jin and greeted him kindly. Many children followed Zhao Jin around happily.

Ancient history books always record that the Miao people "do not know etiquette and prevention", in fact, this is the one-sided vision of the Han Confucian. Miao people are natural and unrestrained. They grow up between green mountains and green water, sing and work every day, and their hearts are naturally cheerful. How can there be so many red tape restrictions? Miao Nv is usually quite shy in front of people, but when she is playing in the stream, she is full of fun, and strangers and outsiders do not avoid it. That is a pure and frank manner. If you like to see it, you can only see it generously. If you are serious, you can only waste the beautiful scenery. Until the Ming Dynasty, it was also recorded that the customs of Miaojiang had not been taught. In the naked swimming stream, they saw Han merchants passing by. The more they looked sideways, the more they were teased by them splashing water, which was used as a pleasure.

Oh! Zhao Jin didn't know how to carry water at the beginning. For the first time, he bumped into several girls rowing over naked. He hurriedly abandoned the bucket and fled. Later, it gradually became known that the more you retreated, the bolder they were, the more embarrassed you were, and the more happy they became. The real way to deal with it is to be calm. When you are bold, they are too shy to attack. This is the principle of "who is better than who". Muhaha, this herb finally understood.

Miao people do not have the custom of being a matchmaker. When her daughter grows up, her parents build a bamboo building for her, which is built in a beautiful place near the mountains and rivers. The woman lived alone on it, and the man who saw her at night came to sing. The woman was happy, so she opened the door to accept the man in, and the party was unscrupulous.

Zhao Yu thought to himself, "Aha, this is a natural opportunity to meet! Why don't I have a try? Although I don't know how to sing folk songs, I'm afraid that the girl can't open the door is not the song, but mainly whether she likes it or not. I just sang a few pop songs casually. She listened to it in a mess, and maybe she would be happy!" I have calculated this many times, but I didn't have enough courage. Every time I was about to come forward and retreat, I kept putting it on hold. At night, when I picked up the water and heard the harmony songs of men and women in the bamboo forest, isn't it happy?

The maids who came to Miaozhai gradually took a fancy to them, helped them do things, and sang around them happily. Zhao Jin took advantage of the lifelong sustenance of the palace ladies and guided them. So out of the grace of the benefactor, the maids were successively married by the good men among the Miao people, became a family and had a support.

Kuer also adapted to the life in Miaozhai, and finally saw a smile on her face.

Zhao Jin is more carefree and smiles in his dreams. One night, I suddenly felt that I had almost stayed. That night, I pillowed and left quietly.

The next day, the bitter children, the maids of honor, Huang Daogu and Miao people were very surprised to find that Zhao Jin suddenly disappeared, so they built a temple, set up Zhao Jin's tablet, and worshipped him. This temple later developed far and wide. It is said that visitors from all over the world will come to worship anything, begging for the sun and rain, and begging for sons and daughters. Even if Kuer and Huang Daogu left Miaozhai later, the maids of honor and their descendants continued to guard the temple and worshiped at four o'clock a year. It is said that the incense will continue 500 years later!

(To be continued Chapter 20: Guan Hanqing's sword is not old, Zhu Lianxiu's bitter life to the end)