Dream Legend

Wu Shandi and the right guardian blue bird walked towards the light one after the other. The light became brighter and brighter, and they finally walked out of the dark tunnel. Once out of the tunnel, Wu Shandi's eyes were irradiated by the sun and he couldn't open them. He had walked in the dark underground passage for several days and had gotten used to the days in the dark. He couldn't adapt to the sunlight for a while. He finally walked out and returned to the world, but he didn't know what year it was. Wu Shandi slowly opened his eyes and looked around. He felt that everything was so kind and warm. He looked up at the bright sun in the sky. The sun shone on his body and made him feel warm. He saw the sun again and felt that the days with the sun were really good. Of course, he was in a good mood. The darkest days were over, and he would be greeted by a new life. The right guardian blue bird was also very happy because his escort mission had been completed and he could return to his fairyland to live a carefree life. The Right Protector Blue Bird came over and patted Wu Shandi on the shoulder, and said meaningfully: "Okay, boy, I can only take you here. The path ahead leads all the way to Jiayuguan. The days ahead are all up to you. If your life is in danger, remember to call me through the collar I gave you. I haven't forgotten the mantra, right? I'll tell you again. Say 'Right Protector Blue Bird protect you' three times into the Ruyi collar, and I will show up to protect you. Remember my words. I've been out for quite a while, and I should go back." When Wu Shandi heard that the Right Protector Blue Bird was going back, he was reluctant to see this immortal leave. After knowing and getting along with each other for a few days, and encountering all kinds of difficulties and obstacles together, they had already become a friend and teacher for life and death. The right guardian blue bird gently patted Wu Shandi's shoulder and said reluctantly: "I won't say much. It's time to go back. Take care, little boy. Remember!" Wu Shandi said reluctantly to the right guardian blue bird: "Old senior, I was able to get through the fairy world and the demon world by chance thanks to your help these days. I really want to thank you very much. If I have the chance, I will definitely repay you. See you later." The right guardian blue bird gave Wu Shandi some final instructions, turned around and disappeared into the vast woods. Wu Shandi looked back at the snow-capped peak of Kunlun Mountain. He secretly swore in his heart that if he could return to the modern world again, he would definitely return to Kunlun Mountain and Qiankun Cave to see the hardship he had experienced. He hoped that he could return to his prosperous urban life, return to Jingxi University to continue to compete in the National College Men's Basketball League, continue to complete his studies, and realize his life dream.

Wu Shandi was walking alone on the road leading to Jiayuguan. He felt lost and lonely. The tall poplar trees on the roadside were shivering in the autumn wind. The wild geese in the sky formed a V-shape and flew south. Such scenery and mood reminded Wu Shandi of the famous quote from Fan Zhongyan in Wang Shifu's "The West Chamber": "Blue sky, yellow flowers on the ground, strong west wind, northern geese flying south. Who is drunk in the frosty forest at dawn? It is always the tears of parting." Wu Shandi recited it softly. Taking pleasure in reciting poems, taking pleasure in suffering, and taking the land as home is not a good way to self-regulate low mood.

Wu Shandi walked and thought, and after almost two days, he finally arrived at Jiayuguan. Looking at the towering city wall of Jiayuguan, there was a flag on the wall with a big "Tang" in the middle. Wu Shandi knew that he had come to the Tang Dynasty, and he had to ask about the situation. To get information, the inn is naturally the best place. After observation, Wu Shandi chose Wanlai Inn. The reason for choosing this inn is that it should be the best luxury star-rated inn in the local area, whether in terms of exterior scale, interior decoration, and passenger flow. Wu Shandi walked into the inn confidently, chose a table by the window and sat down, ordered a few dishes of appetizers, a plate of braised beef, a plate of peanuts, a plate of stir-fried kidney, and a plate of pork three treasures, and asked for a pot of good old wine, and was about to start pouring the wine. At this time, two young men dressed as scholars walked in from outside and sat at the table next to Wu Shandi. Wu Shandi stood up and saluted the two young men with both hands, intending to invite them to drink with him. He humbly said to the two young men: "My two brothers, I have a favor to ask you. I invite you to my table to talk." The two scholars looked at each other, and one of them replied kindly: "My lord, if there is anything we can help you with, just let us know. Don't be polite. At home, you rely on your parents, and when you go out, you rely on your friends." After that, the two young men sat down without any hesitation. Wu Shandi asked for two more sets of bowls, chopsticks and wine glasses, and added a few dishes. He filled their glasses with wine, and then asked: "My two brothers, you seem to be carrying a bag. I'm afraid it's Are we going on a long journey?" The tall man replied, "We two are going to Chang'an to take the exam. After studying hard for so many years, it's time to seek fame and fortune." Wu Shandi asked again after hearing this, "I wonder who will be the chief examiner this year?" The short man smiled and said, "It has to be the emperor's uncle Yang Guozhong." Wu Shandi understood that it was the Kaiyuan Period of the Tang Dynasty. The old emperor was called Li Longji. He loved Yang Guifei the most and snatched her from his son to be his beloved concubine. Yang Guozhong, who was born a rogue, thus transformed himself into the emperor's uncle. It can be said that it is easy to be an official with someone in the court and easy to be promoted with someone in the palace. He thought to himself that Yang Guozhong was not a good person. With his sister Yang Guifei's rise to power, it seemed that the good days of the Tang Dynasty were coming to an end, and in the end it was the unfortunate people who were unlucky.

Now that Wu Shandi knew the background of the times, he felt more confident, and even if he made up a lie, it would not be exposed. The tall man stood up and bowed, then asked Wu Shandi slowly: "May I ask where you are from, what is your name, and where are you going?" Wu Shandi was stunned after hearing this, and quickly repeated the words he had prepared: "My name is Li Ren from Suiye City in Anxi Protectorate, and I am also going to Chang'an to take the exam. The great poet Li Bai is my uncle." "I have heard of the name of the exiled immortal Li Bai for a long time, and I didn't expect that he is your uncle. This is great, and you can help us when the time comes. Let me introduce myself, my name is Wang Gui." The tall man pointed at the short man and said: "His name is Wang Fu, and we are both from Wangjia Village outside the Great Wall, The two of us are also going to Chang'an to take the imperial examination. From now on, the three of us will go to Chang'an together to take the imperial examination. What do you think? "Wu Shandi was eager to have a companion, so that he would not be alone and wandering around. He nodded and replied: "My two brothers, you are welcome. I am very willing to go to Chang'an with you to take the imperial examination. I am looking forward to having you two take care of each other on the road." After that, Wu Shandi raised the full wine glass and toasted Wang Gui and Wang Fu, saying: "Let's drink this glass of wine for the three of us to get to know each other. Everything is self-evident." The three drank the wine in the glass, and they had a good chat and learned more about each other. At night, Wu Shandi, Wang Gui and Wang Fu lived together in Wanlai Inn, and went to Chang'an together to take the imperial examination and obtain fame and fortune. Obtaining fame in the Tang Dynasty was a great event. Obtaining fame meant that one's lifetime of wealth and honor was settled and the family's life was guaranteed. In ancient times, people studied hard for ten years but no one knew about them. But they became famous overnight and the whole world knew them. They studied hard for ten years just to pass the imperial examinations, get a position in the imperial court, and reach the pinnacle of their lives. The same is true in modern society!

In the middle of the night, there was a noisy sound of fighting and shouting outside Jiayuguan City, which woke up the people of Jiayuguan. No one knew what happened outside the city. At this moment, there was a hurried shouting outside: "It's not good, the Hu people are attacking, the city gate has been lost, everyone hurry up and run for your lives." This shout was earth-shattering, breaking the tranquility of the entire Jiayuguan City. Then there were cries, footsteps, and horse hooves everywhere. The whole Jiayuguan City fell into panic and became a mess. Wu Shandi and the other three packed their things in a panic, and before the Hu people attacked, they quickly fled from this dangerous place and looked for a safe place to stay. In this unfamiliar place, they were like a few flies flying around, running around everywhere. Taking advantage of the vast night, the three of them actually found their way out of this chaotic city and ran south in the dark. They ran desperately, running seven or eight miles in one breath, running for several hours and walking a little embarrassed. Wu Shandi suggested that everyone sit down and take a breath. Wang Gui took a breath and said: "Now the Tang Dynasty is peaceful and prosperous, with strong soldiers and horses. The Hu people dared to provoke them. They really don't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is. They are courting death." Wu Shandi knew the history of the Tang Dynasty very well. This must be the prelude to the An Lushan Rebellion. It should be that An Lushan started the rebellion. It seems that the world of the Tang Dynasty was not peaceful. The An Lushan Rebellion took eight years to quell, but it was a hardship for the people of the world. The people of the world are too pitiful. Thinking of these tragic histories, Wu Shandi could not help but feel more sad and depressed. He replied disappointedly, "Brother Wang, it seems that the world is not peaceful this year. I am afraid that this year's imperial examination will also fail." "Brother Li, things are not as bad as you think. I think the Tang army can pacify the Hu people in just three to five days. The Tang Dynasty is strong and powerful, and the Hu people can't cause any big trouble." Wang Gui patted his chest and said confidently. History has already given the correct answer. Wu Shandi didn't want to argue with them. There was no point in arguing, and there was no need to convince them. Time would prove everything, so he casually said, "I hope so."

The sky gradually brightened, and Wu Shandi and the other two began to set off in the direction of Chang'an. There were many fleeing people on the main road, dragging their families to the interior of the country. It was obvious that the eyes of the people were full of fear. The people who were used to living in a peaceful and prosperous era would become panic-stricken, fearful and helpless once they encountered war or turmoil. At this moment, the fleeing people looked back from time to time, extremely afraid that the Hu cavalry would catch up, and they were desperately whipping the horses pulling the carts, trying to escape from the dangerous place as soon as possible. Seeing this scene, Wu Shandi was very sad, helpless, sad and helpless. Wu Shandi felt that the people would sooner or later be caught up by the Hu cavalry if they blatantly walked on the main road, and the consequence of being caught up would undoubtedly be a big plunder and massacre. We should stop the people from taking the main road and persuade them to take the small roads and mountain roads as much as possible, so that it would be easier to avoid the pursuit of the Hu troops, and it would be easier to hide even if they were caught up.

Wu Shandi made up his mind and turned to discuss with Wang Gui and Wang Fu: "Look, these people just choose to take the main road. If they are caught up by the Hu army, no one will be spared. We should persuade them to take the small road or mountain road to avoid such a tragedy." Wang Gui and Wang Fu nodded and praised Wu Shandi's ideas and suggestions: "Brother Li, your views are different from ordinary people. You are definitely a pillar of talent and a talent for becoming a general or a prime minister." "Brother Wang, don't flatter me now. It's more important to persuade the people." Wu Shandi said as he chased after the fleeing people. After Wu Shandi's repeated persuasion, the people finally understood the truth and soon listened to Wu Shandi's advice and took the small road or mountain road instead. Wang Gui and Wang Fu admired Wu Shandi's actions and respected Wu Shandi's character from the bottom of their hearts when they saw this scene. They said to Wu Shandi from the bottom of their hearts: "Brother Li, no, it should be Brother Li, you are really opinionated. We two will follow you, the big brother, from now on!" Wu Shandi smiled embarrassedly and said: "My two brothers, follow the people and take that mountain road."

At this time, on the road not far behind Wu Shandi and the other three, thousands of horses were galloping, murderous and dusty. The Hu army riding on Ferghana horses had already caught up. Wu Shandi calmly directed the people to hide in the cave to avoid being chased by the Hu cavalry. The Hu army was getting closer and closer. The people who could hide had already hidden. Wang Gui and Wang Fu hid in the bushes. But Wu Shandi had no intention of hiding. He deliberately stood on the road waiting for the arrival of the Hu people. The Hu army had already surrounded Wu Shandi. A ferocious leader of the Hu army pointed a spear at Wu Shandi and asked, "Little guy, tell me quickly which direction those people who came out of the city fled to." Wu Shandi pointed along the road ahead and said slowly, "They all fled from this road." "Fuck you, you are not lying to me, are you? If you dare to lie to me, I will cut off your tongue and throw it to the wolfhounds. Hahaha... Little guy, are you afraid...?" The Hu leader shouted wildly. Roaring recklessly, Wu Shandi pretended to be very scared and stammered, "Little... boy, don't... dare... to... tell... lies." The Hu leader ordered his troops to chase him quickly. The Hu troops swarmed past, and the sound of horse hooves gradually faded away. In the end, only the Hu leader was left standing behind Wu Shandi, with a barely perceptible sneer on his face. Suddenly, he took out a sharp arrow and shot it at Wu Shandi's back. Wu Shandi only felt a piercing pain in his back, and suddenly he felt his eyes go black, and he fell down alone...