I want to be a good person

"goodbye!"

"Goodbye! Thank you for your hospitality!"

The people and ghosts separated at the train station. Zhang Aiguo got on a rickshaw, drove around aimlessly, then returned to the train station and bought a second-class seat to Shijiazhuang.

According to traffic conditions, the fastest way is to take the Zhengtai Line train from Shanxi to northern Shaanxi, which has the fastest time.

I am going to fulfill a dream, and my current actions should be to help others in need without asking for anything in return.

Why did he wear a yellow robe and deliver food in his previous life? Was it really because he didn't work hard?

You can only make money through legal robbery and legal cannibalism!

I don't want to think about the deep reasons. Life is short, so live it well. It's better to die than to be alone!

"No tickets?"

"Yes, come buy it tomorrow."

The people at the station were cold, and their tone was just like the weather at the moment. Unless you are powerful, you are not qualified to enjoy it.

"All right!"

Zhang Aiguo walked out of the ticket office in frustration, without arguing or arguing. If he made a scene, it would be a violation of the Civil Contract Law, and the police would enforce the law strictly.

Standing in the square, people coming and going, busy with their lives, a person emerges in my mind.

What kind of makeup did you wear last time? Disguise?

"Brother Gou."

"Oh, let me think, are you Mr. Zhao?"

"Good memory, Brother Gou, you are this, that's right."

I have to give a thumbs up, he is really extraordinary, a person with Yikun's ability.

"Mr. Zhao, you are so generous. Tsk tsk, if you can help me, I can earn some hard-earned money."

"I want to go to Taiyuan. Please help me make the arrangements."

"Going to Taiyuan must be arranged!"

The man nicknamed Wolfdog paused for a moment, then immediately smiled.

"Mr. Gou, you are really amazing. I admire you."

"You know, the old routine."

"Now that we understand, shall we leave now?"

"So urgent? I want to treat you to a meal. Fine, let's go now."

After saying this, the man did not move.

"Fiat currency? Dollars?"

"Yuan is best, but legal tender is also OK."

After paying the bill, the smile on his face became even wider.

"We are acquaintances, just a reminder."

"You said it must be for me."

"Oh, nothing else, this guy is stingy, so don't be too stingy, they like you to be generous."

"Thank you."

"You're giving me face by coming here, so we have to do it properly."

To have been around for so long, he must have some outstanding qualities and be able to take on responsibilities and let go of things. I think dealing with the Japanese is no problem for him.

Familiar recipe, familiar taste, Zhang Aiguo sat in the dining car in advance. Life is indeed like a web.

I specially invited the conductor to sit with me.

"Mr. Zhao, you are too polite. I still need to make my rounds and will come back to drink later."

"Ok, I will wait for you."

The whistle sounded long and the train started off with a gasp.

A bottle of special local Fenjiu was placed on the dining table, along with mutton offal, fried meat, Dingxiang steamed meat, fried peanuts, and a serving of cold-mixed cabbage hearts.

It was worth the dollar, and there was even a 20-cent tip.

Unconsciously, the train came from the plains to the mountains. The terrain gradually rose and the train continued to climb the slope.

The conductor saw Zhang Aiguo staring outside and decided to introduce him to the other party.

"This is Jingxing, one of the eight passes in Taihang Mountains. It is not only a place name, but also the name of an ancient road that runs through Taihang Mountains."

"Thank you."

The train passed through several more tunnels.

"My lady, look over there, to the east, at the steepness of the Great Wall."

“Is this Niangzi Pass?”

"Yes, there are many cliffs on the west side, all of which have been fought over by military strategists throughout the ages. In front is the Sanzi Kong Iron Bridge!"

"We changed trains, but we didn't expect the tracks to be so narrow!"

"It's a French one-meter track. You have to change trains. It's quite troublesome!"

The conductor introduced patiently.

"The railway was built along the terrain, with mountains all along the way, such as Taihang and Taiyue..."

"... "

Zhang Aiguo listened silently and nodded continuously. There was no need to make a fuss about not having enough money. Building railways, valley bridges, tunnels, deep excavation, high filling and other projects in mountainous areas were extremely expensive, but the cost was actually due to frugality.

The ancient city of Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi Province, has a history of more than 2500 years. It has a circumference of 24 miles, which is only 3 kilometers from south to north. It has a drum tower, a chanting tower, city gate arrow tower, corner tower and moat, and has gone through thousands of years of vicissitudes.

When I walked out of the train station, I saw a guide to Taiyuan on a bookstall, which was called the Encyclopedia of Taiyuan. I turned to the page for accommodation and found that the room rates at the Zhengda Hotel ranged from one yuan to five yuan. There was also the Shuanghecheng Fresh Food Bureau, which had all kinds of goods from China and abroad, including Nestle milk powder and malt powder.

My destination is opposite Linfen, across the mother river.

Riding a horse on the rugged and difficult path, looking for scattered ferry crossings, there is no bridge over the Yellow River between the two places.

The cold wind blew along the river. On the quiet riverside, there were a few scattered families living in dilapidated caves. People knocked on the door, but no one answered them, unwilling to face strangers.

Could it be that it is my patched short cotton-padded jacket, cotton hakama, and worn-out shoes that scare others, making me look like a swordsman? I am dressed in typical northwestern style, so it must be my poor language skills.

Zhang Aiguo thought depressedly, wrapped himself in his sheepskin coat and continued walking forward.

The water surface here is calm, and there is a little thin ice during the dry season.

"Do you want to cross the river?"

A man with dark and red skin saw Zhang Aiguo looking at the river and took the initiative to step forward and ask.

"right"

"Would you like to sit down?"

"Paizi?"

Zhang Aiguo took a closer look and saw that it was a sheepskin raft. There were 13 yellowish-brown transparent sheepskin bags tied with ropes to elm sticks, arranged in a neat 454 pattern.

"Okay, just transport my horse over there first, and I'll pay you when you come back."

Zhang Aiguo deliberately showed the pistol at his waist so that he wouldn't run away.

Watching the boat owner paddling the raft slowly towards the other side, the water was sparkling and the raft was swaying slowly, like a small boat.

When Zhang Aiguo sat on the cushion, he found that the sheepskin raft had great buoyancy and it shook violently when the wind blew. In order to avoid using incorrect language and being unlucky, Zhang Aiguo kept his mouth tightly shut and did not say a word.

Looking down, the muddy yellow water of the Yellow River flows slowly through the space between the sheepskin tires, bringing with it a hint of chill. In a dizziness, I see the layers of water splashed by the oars and rafts, and the flowers bloom and fade, just like the Yellow River that never looks back. At this moment, all I want is to reach the other side as soon as possible, and the rest of my thoughts drift away with the water splashes.

After paying the money, Zhang Aiguo said goodbye to the other party with a smile.

There is a lot of sand on the road, and it is bare everywhere. There are not many people. The landform belongs to the hilly and gully area of ​​the Loess Plateau. The topography is mainly composed of "mountains, rivers, gullies, and plateaus". It is mainly agricultural, with not many resources. It is a county town with a population of more than 30,000.

Without hesitation, they took out the Japanese Type 39 baggage cart and harnessed the horses. The rumbling of the wheels and the clatter of the horses' hooves broke the silent air.

I walked from day to night, and there was no end in sight on the winding road. The cold wind at night was even more vicious, stabbing my body like a knife, stabbing me non-stop.

Occasionally you can see a few cave dwellings built against the mountains. Having a cave and getting married means one has established a family and a career, and can live and work in peace and contentment.

He chose a sheltered place, took out the wooden house, ate something, and went to sleep in a hurry.

It is not very peaceful to sleep in the wild mountains and wilderness, as some animals still come out at night.

After the baptism of artillery fire, they dared not waste time anymore.

The wind is still blowing, I wonder what kind of wind it is?