Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law

It was a quarter of an hour before the news of the fall of Nanyang reached the ears of the two sisters.

During this period of time, Xia Zhining has also adapted to life in Pingting County. After all, she understands that no matter how much she complains, she cannot change this fact.

The two sisters' life consists of staying in the attic every day, dancing with swords and playing the piano, eating and sleeping.

Although it is boring, this is a woman's daily life. An unmarried woman cannot be in public all day long.

This is true even for ladies.

In the attic, sister Xia Zhiqing was practicing a new piece of music. Sister Xia Zhining was lying on the soft couch, looking at the military book that Chang Yuan had specially found for her.

Next to Xia Zhining, there was a plate with snacks on it.

Unlike her elder sister who was gentle and virtuous, Xia Zhining had her legs crossed even when she was lying on the soft couch, without any trace of ladylike demeanor.

She picked up a piece of snack, took a big bite, and started to read: "Pi base Guangzhi, strictly collect the people, avoid the arrogant, lead them to work, attack the unprepared, and surprise them, it will last a long time. Good book, Good book..."

Under the soft couch, Xia Zhiqing's ten slender jade fingers plucked the strings. For some reason, her heart suddenly palpitated, and then with a "dang" sound, the strings broke.

Xia Zhining sat up suddenly and said in surprise: "Sister, what's wrong with you? Are you out of shape?"

Since she was ten years old, Xia Zhining has never seen her sister make a mistake in playing the piano, let alone a broken string.

Xia Zhiqing frowned slightly, raised her hand to rub her chest, and whispered: "I don't know why, but my heart aches."

"Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Xia Zhining raised her eyebrows slightly and said immediately, "Then I'll go find Uncle Song and ask him to find a doctor to take a look at you, sister."

Talk about Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrives.

As soon as Xia Zhining finished speaking, the guard's voice sounded outside the attic: "Eldest Miss, Second Miss, Master Chang is here. I have something to tell you two ladies."

"Uncle Chang, please wait in the living room. My sister and I will come over right now." Xia Zhiqing said.

"promise."

living room.

"Impossible" After hearing what Chang Yuan said, Xia Zhiqing's face turned pale and her body was shaky. Xia Zhining on the side quickly helped her sister to prevent her from falling.

Xia Zhining was not much better, her eyes welled up with tears, and she said: "Uncle Chang, this is not true, right? This must not be true. How could father, father, he die?"

Chang Yuan sighed, handed the letter to Xia Zhining, and said: "This is what I received last night, it is the last letter written by the teacher.

The imperial court asked the teacher to defend Nanyang. The teacher knew that Fengxian fell and Nanyang would never be able to defend it, so he wrote this letter in advance and entrusted you to me. I will definitely remember the teacher's last wish and take good care of you. "

Chang Yuan said this without any evil thoughts, it was just an elder taking care of the younger generation.

Teachers are like parents, and teachers are very good to him. Of course, he will not violate the teacher's entrustment.

The most important thing is, of course, to repay the teacher's kindness.

Secondly, although Xia Liangqing is dead, his political resources are still there.

This letter was indeed written by Xia Liangqing himself. The two sisters recognized their father's handwriting. After reading the farewell words in the letter, the two sisters burst into tears.

Chang Yuan also felt sad in his heart.

…

The sun sets in the west.

"drink."

"ha."

Chen Mo stood in front of the Shen Yong Guards and taught them the sword skills. He said at the same time: "Your horse's steps are wrong. For this sword technique, you should use a bow stance. One leg behind you, firmly planted on the ground to stabilize your body, and one foot in front of you in a bow posture." The word is "Xu Keng". This is the most powerful way to strike out with a single blow."

"Watch carefully. Use your legs to generate force and use your waist to transmit force."

Chen Mo held the Tang Dao in his hand, and swung the sword in a straight stance. When he was swinging the sword, he suddenly stamped his front foot on the ground, and the sword struck out with a clang and force.

After teaching, Chen Mo stood up straight, straightened his back, sheathed his sword, and said, "Practice it according to the method I taught you. Whoever completes it first can rest early and start."

"promise."

Everyone practiced seriously.

Wang Ping came over and reported on the refugees taken in today: "Master Chen Xian, we have taken in a total of 365 refugees today, including 107 young adults under the age of 45, including a blacksmith who can read and write." There are two carpenters, a pottery master, and an apprentice who claims to be an apothecary who can stop bleeding and treat minor ailments caused by bruises."

"The old rule is that the young and strong will be added to the reserve team of the Warrior Guards. After they have adapted to the intensity of training, they will be added to the Warrior Guards." Chen Mo said.

The so-called reserve team was planned by Chen Mo a week ago.

The reason is that some refugees who have just joined the Warrior Guards cannot keep up with the current training intensity of the Warrior Guards. They suffer from vomiting and diarrhea, which seriously hinders the training of the Warrior Guards.

For this reason, Chen Mo established a reserve team. These newly admitted refugees were included in the reserve team. Han Wu was in charge of the reserve team, and the training intensity was only half that of the Shenyong Guard.

By the way, the fishing team has been cancelled, and villagers can freely go to Dadong Lake to fish without tax.

In addition, the construction of the cottage has also been completed, and the construction team has been included in the reserve team.

There are currently over 500 people in the reserve team.

There are 1,326 brave guards.

"No." Wang Ping replied.

"What are the names of the pottery master and the medicine shop apprentice?" Chen Mo said.

"The name of the pottery master is Liang Jian. He is forty-six years old and is from Nanyang. He claims to have been making pottery for ten years. The medicine shop apprentice is named Ma Fanglin, who is also from Nanyang and is thirty-one years old." Wang Ping said.

"Take Liang Jian to the pottery factory, let Liu Gui see the reality, and ask Liang Jian to burn a pottery pot and show it to me. Didn't a few of the brave guards suffer from knife wounds before? Let Ma Fanglin take care of it. Treat him, if he is cured, he will be rewarded." Talents with medical skills are much more important than pottery masters, so Chen Mo will naturally pay attention to them when the time comes.

"promise."

…

One day later, in the evening.

A convoy of nearly a hundred people left the county.

Although the entire city of Pingting County was sealed off, nobles like the Wang family were naturally not included in the lockdown.

After the convoy left the city, it entered the official road and headed south.

Small mountains.

"Snapped."

Zhang Fusheng slapped the mosquito that bit him to death, sat on a tree, and stared at the official road not far away.

This road, whether you are going out of the city to the south, or going to Fuze Village or Wangjiazhuang, you have to pass here.

Tonight, it was the turn of Zhang Fusheng and several others to keep an eye on him.

At this moment, Zhang Fusheng suddenly saw a group of people approaching not far away.

Zhang Fusheng looked shocked. This group of people, at least hundreds of people, looked like they came from the city.

He quickly said to the two people under the tree: "Someone is out of the city, Erwa, go back and report it quickly."

Master Chen Xian said that regardless of whether the people coming out of the city went to the village, as long as the number of people exceeds ten, they must come back to report.

The man called Erwa nodded, came to the back, untied the rope that tied the horse, got on the horse, and rushed towards Fuze Village.