Chapter Two, in the first year of the Holy Calendar (Part Two)

The events unfolded suddenly; from Yang Shouwen rushing over to rescue the two children to him subduing the yellow cow and leaving, it took no more than a few moments. The knight had originally intended to shoot the yellow cow, but did not expect such an outcome, and could not help but express his astonishment.

"Doll, who was that young man just now?"

This is Changping, adjacent to Juyong Pass, where Han and Hu people coexist.

Yang Shouwen rode a cow, leisurely making his way to the village at the foot of the mountain as dusk fell

The two hundred mu of official land under Yang Chenglie is located around the small village

However, all of this seemed particularly distant for Yang Shouwen

The mischievous child’s eyes lit up, and after a moment of thought, he reached out and snatched the short sword, saying, "Are you referring to Yang Achi?"

Hmph, let me tell you, do not think about bullying Brother Achu.

Thus, the Empress could only rely on the Wu clan to strengthen the military, hoping to reverse the decline on some future day

The thoughts of children are very simple, without so many twists and turns

It is getting late, hurry back to avoid worrying your parents

Alright, I will not say anything further

Ah?

After chatting with the children for a few more moments, the knight still presented his short sword to those children as he was leaving

This is a nameless small village, with a population of just over one hundred people at most. It is located approximately ten li from the city of Changping, adjacent to the official road. Forty to fifty li to the north lies Juyong Pass; more than fifty li to the northwest is a subjugated prefecture.

If you tell me, this short sword is yours

Acalan, run quickly

How are you, General

The short sword measures just over one foot in length, with a green sharkskin handle and a beautifully crafted brass guard

Countless valiant generals have perished under baseless accusations, which, while bringing stability to the court, has also led to a decline in military preparedness. Meanwhile, the disintegration of the equal land system has put the military system at risk of collapse. Furthermore, after a series of consecutive defeats in foreign wars over a period of time, this empress has developed an inexplicable suspicion towards the military officials in the court

He was not angry either; he took a short sword from the pocket of his clothing and handed it to the mischievous child

When Yang Shouwen rode into the village on his ox, he saw the curling smoke from cooking fires, and the small village exuded an atmosphere of tranquility and harmony

A yellow cow suddenly became enraged under the constant harassment of several children, letting out a roar and lowering its head to charge at them. A dozen or so children scattered in all directions, but two little ones who had been standing by to watch the commotion were so startled by the cow's sudden fury that they froze in place, unable to move, staring blankly as the cow charged towards them with great ferocity

Only then did a smile appear on Yang Shouwen's face

What else do you have to say

Moreover, Hugu Mountain is not far from Juyong Pass. Children who grow up here inherently possess a wild nature, which makes them unafraid of the knights.

It was only when Yang Shouwen stood up that the yellow cow had already turned its head and charged at him fiercely

Although my parents do not allow me to play with him, I know that Brother Achun is a good person

During the Tang Dynasty, one chi was approximately equal to thirty-one centimeters in later times. Just by looking at the exquisitely crafted sword sheath, one can tell that this short sword is quite expensive

The mischievous child shut his mouth, while the child next to him snatched the short sword, looking at the knight with a face full of vigilance

The several hundred jin heavy yellow cattle struggled wildly, desperately trying to break free, emitting mooing sounds. However, no matter how hard it struggled, it could not escape the restraint of Yang Shouwen. ... The calls grew fainter, and the strength of the yellow cattle's struggles gradually diminished ...

The scalper immediately stopped and turned around when the target disappeared

There were children shouting loudly, yet the two kids did not respond

The forehead is prominently veined

Before he finished speaking, he felt a sharp pain in his leg

Having spoken, he let out a whistle, and the yellow cow standing at the edge of the stream slowly walked towards him. Yang Shouwen mounted the subdued yellow cow's back, patted its head, and the cow leisurely made its way up the mountain path

The yellow cow lay on the ground for a moment, then sprang up with a flick of its limbs. Yang Shouwen instinctively took a step back, watching the yellow cow warily. Seeing the cow shake its head and then moo twice, it stretched its large head over, rubbing against Yang Shouwen's body, as if it were acknowledging its mistake to him

Yang Shouwen held the neck of the yellow cow, pressing it firmly to the ground, his arms continuously exerting more force

In the past, no matter how we bullied him, he never got angry, and would still play with us and share delicious food. However, a few days ago, he was struck by lightning. Since then, he has not been as willing to play with us and tends to keep to himself.

He is the son of the county lieutenant of Changping County, yet for some unknown reason, he lives alone at the foot of Tiger Valley Mountain

A few children standing by the roadside, still feeling a bit scared, turned their heads to look and then replied: "Who are you, and why should I tell you?"

Unfortunately, he is a fool

After countless bloody massacres, the political situation in the court is gradually stabilizing. However, the Holy Mother Empress, who has surpassed her seventieth year, shows signs of decline. She sits in the divine capital, controlling the world, yet she is unable to quell the smoke of war at the borders.

The commotion by the creek also caught the attention of the knights. The leader of the knights immediately reined in his warhorse, took down a black lacquered bow from his saddle, and was about to draw the bow and nock an arrow when he saw a figure darting down the mountain path. In the blink of an eye, the figure reached the creek, bent down to pick up two small children, and rolled on the ground, narrowly avoiding the enraged and frenzied yellow bull.

Forget it, we are here on an important mission, so we should try to avoid alarming the snake in the grass... If you are truly interested, you can inquire with the county officer after the matter is resolved... Alright, let us continue our journey; we must reach Changping before nightfall

He suddenly jumped off the horse, threw the reins to the knight behind him, and walked briskly to the roadside

Yang Shouwen saw that the yellow cow was no longer struggling, slowly released his arms, and stood up

The setting sun descends in the west

What are you inquiring about Brother Achu?

He patted the big head of the scalper, and then glanced at the two frightened children behind him

He mounted the horse, and a knight approached from behind and asked, "That young man possesses such divine strength and extraordinary courage; he is indeed a remarkable individual"

Children in the mountains, especially boys, particularly enjoy such things

At that time, the first year of the Holy Calendar

The Holy Mother Empress, also known as the eternal female emperor Wu Zetian, has been on the throne for seven years

What a fierce little fellow, despite his slender build, who would have thought he possesses such incredible strength

The knight nodded gently and then smiled, saying: "Of course, he just fought the raging bull alone to save someone; not just anyone could do that."

Oh, it turns out to be the son of the county magistrate

It was merely the black veil of the hood that concealed his smile

Until the two yellow cows ascended the mountain path, treading upon the afterglow of the setting sun, and disappeared around the bend of the road, the two children reacted, standing by the creek and crying out loudly, their cries heart-wrenching, echoing endlessly in this valley

Run quickly, Stone

Changping is located at the border and is under the jurisdiction of the Youzhou Governor's Office. This Youzhou has been a harsh and cold land since ancient times, situated a thousand miles away from the prosperous capital. Therefore, the changes in the imperial court have little relevance to it. Perhaps for those high-ranking officials and nobles, this is a dark era. However, it must be said that for the ordinary people, this era is not too bad

There was no other choice; in order to stabilize the situation at court, she had to resort to a massacre.

On Yang Shouwen's delicate face, a flash of determination appeared. He stood firm, and as he saw the yellow cow charging towards him, he suddenly sidestepped, raised his hands to grasp the cow's neck, and then, with a powerful twist of his waist, let out a loud shout, managing to throw the yellow cow down by the creek.

The mischievous child, the mountain dog, clearly felt a bit afraid of that child, quickly lowering its head and mumbling, "He was originally a fool... My mother said that he must have been a bad person in his previous life; otherwise, how could a good person possibly be struck by lightning?"

... ...

The knight feigned fear, which immediately caused the child to let down his guard

Several children who had already run onto the mountain path shouted loudly

His father is the county lieutenant of Yang. If you dare to bully him, I will have my father inform the county lieutenant of Yang to arrest you.

Brother Achunu lives alone at the foot of the mountain. Although he is somewhat simple-minded, he is a good person

The knight did not expect that the situation would change so suddenly

He was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said: "Little child, do not worry, I was merely curious because that young man possesses astonishing strength, which is why I came to inquire."

It turned out that the child next to him, upon hearing his words, immediately kicked him on the leg without any hesitation and angrily said: "You are not allowed to call Brother Achunu... you little mountain dog. In the past, you boasted endlessly, but just now you ran away the fastest. If it weren't for Brother Achunu, Little Stone and the others would have lost their lives! I tell you, if you dare to call Brother Achunu 'Yang Achi' again, we will no longer play with you. Also, no one is allowed to sing that song in the future, do you hear me?" I tell you, if you dare to call Brother Achunu 'Yang Achi' again, we will no longer play with you. Also, no one is allowed to sing that song in the future, do you hear me?

The knight smiled