But after hearing a cough, a fat black man slowly walked up to the incense table. This man had a shy belly, grunting cheeks, and a curly beard. He was Xue Tu, the handsome man at the Tianmen Taoist Assembly. Wearing a pair of gold-painted cloth armor, the cloth was soft and clinging to his body, and the gold helmet tied with vines and paper was shining and fluttering, making Xue Tu look a little funny.
Xu Tong secretly cursed, is it difficult to get a set of armor? After the officers and soldiers in Guangdong were defeated, armor uniforms were dispersed in the four townships, and many township warrior militia groups were equipped with them. Later, during the public security crackdown, the prohibited uniforms of the township warriors were confiscated, and there were about a thousand sets of them. Why bother with such nondescript Xibei clothing?
Little did he know that this "armor" was passed down by the ancestor of the sect, and the one who could wear it must be the leader. Because the people in the Ming Dynasty banned the use of armor and shields, they could only use cloth and rattan in the early years.
Xue Tu tried hard to maintain a solemn attitude, making everything seem awkward and inconsistent. He first made a bow to everyone around him, then walked around to the back of the chair, offered a pour of incense to the shrine, knelt down and bowed, smoothed the two headbands beside the golden helmet, and covered his ears. Then he waddled to the armchair and sat down.
At this time, the minions sang loudly again: "Guests, take your seats." There was a sound of clothes flapping, and everyone sat down again.
Xue Tu looked around and counted silently. Guan He from Qingshi Village, Song Douguang from Buddha Xianghui, and Chen Simazi from Yiyu Hunyuan Dao. These three big strongholds were all vassals and branches of Tianmen Dao Shenhui. They accounted for Half of the people present at the meeting had been bribed, coerced, and solicited secretly before the meeting, so that the discussion would be appropriate and there would be no mistakes. The other three families are either timid or weak. As long as the leaders of the six families are defeated, the remaining small and medium-sized leaders of the small villages and small households will have no resistance. The purpose of gathering the alliance themselves is to annex each clan and blackmail them under the pretext of resisting Kun. The village dominates the dark roads in Guangli. You only need to be careful of someone who forces himself to come forward and make a war.
Xue Tu coughed and said: "Xue is a rough man. He has not been able to study and learn Confucianism since he was a child. It is a regret in his life. Although Xue is a wild man in the countryside, he watches plays, listens to books, and hears Mr. talking about ancient times. Although he does not understand the big principles, he He also knows loyalty, so he took over the Tianmen Dao Shenhui from the old commander. Over the years, he has killed bandits, attacked refugees, and retreated water bandits. He has gone through dozens of battles and protected the country and the people, which is considered a small feat. I am waiting for you. The world is stable, and he is disarming and returning to his hometown. He is not limited to business and farming, in order to settle down and support his family. Who would have expected that a few years ago, the bandits were wreaking havoc in Guangfu, killing people, setting fires, robbing people, and doing everything they can. All the brothers here today may be related to The thief has a blood feud or a hatred of breaking up his family. He must feel personal pain. He has a great reputation in Guangdong and Guangxi, and I think many of the brothers here are familiar with him. Taoist priest Meng Mushi and Brother Yun valued him, and repeatedly invited Xue to come out, but he couldn't refuse, so he had to come and preside over this event. In the past, each family had its own way of doing things, fearing that sooner or later the thieves would defeat them one by one. As the saying goes: a handful of thatch is twisted into a rope, and a bundle of firewood sticks can't be broken. Only the brothers of each family work together, rely on each other, and improve the situation in a unified way. , Only then can we defend our land, reject Kun, and settle down. Xue is not disdainful and vulgar, but only speaks softly to impress all the brothers."
After a pause, Xue Tu said again: "I would like to invite Taoist Master Mu Shi."
Taoist Mu Shi wears a Ziyang Taoist scarf on his head, two sword-head ribbons hanging from the back of his head, a green Gebu robe, walking on cloud shoes, holding a horsetail whisk in his right hand, and three strands of airy long beard hanging down on his chest. The sleeves of the robe are flying and the lapel is fluttering. It is elegant and elegant, looking like a fairy. The Taoist slowly floated in from the side, his graceful appearance attracted everyone's admiration, and those who were familiar with him frequently raised their hands in salute.
Taoist Mu Shi stood still, bowed his head first, and said loudly: "I am a poor Taoist, but Commander Meng Xue will not abandon me now. I treat him as an honored guest. I am truly lucky to meet all the heroes in the alliance. Today, the thief Kun seems to be The army is invincible at the point where it is pointed, but in fact it is already at the end of the crossbow and cannot penetrate Lu Zhen. It is just like the Japanese slaves who attacked the sea in the past. Sooner or later they will be defeated in Australia and they will not be able to rule Guangdong for a long time. Xiong Governor and the Kun thieves begin to fight They fought in Zhaoqing, fought again in Antelope Gorge, and fought again in Wuzhou. Governor Xiong relied on his capable and brave soldiers to fight every step of the way. The thieves and thieves laid corpses in the field and fought for a long time, making it difficult for them to stop. The unruly people betrayed themselves and rebelled, collaborating with outside enemies to act as insiders. They first harmed the morale of the army, and then set fire to the city to defraud them. I only hate that chaos has come from the inside since ancient times. Although Governor Xiong won three battles and slaughtered more than 10,000 people, he fell short. He had no choice but to turn around. Go in and leave. This is not because the soldiers are mediocre, but actually because the Kun thieves are particularly cunning and cannot be punished by fighting. Today, Governor Xiong is based in Bagui, and his ambition to destroy Kun is never lost. He gathers troops and stores food, and waits in the morning and evening. We are waiting for the day to recover."
Taoist Mu Shi said that he handed the fly whisk to his left hand, put the dust tail on his right arm, gently stroked his beard, and said: "Now Governor Xiong controls the right side of the ridge in the west, confronting the Kun thieves at a distance, strengthening the walls and clearing the fields, guarding the passes, and making Kun The thieves were unable to advance even an inch into Wuzhou. The poor Taoist temple Kun thieves went against the grain and the people's resentment boiled over. In time, they would be in chaos. At that time, the imperial army gathered together and gathered the wolf soldiers and border troops. The troops marched out of western Guangdong. We responded and attacked from both inside and outside. If you fight against the thieves of Kun, you will definitely succeed in slaying Kun."
Having said this, Taoist Mu Shi took out a roll of silk from his arms, unfolded it with a flick, and said: "Now the imperial court has gathered an army of one hundred thousand, and will soon march westward to Guangdong and Guangxi. It can take as little as three months and as many as half a year. The soldiers are At the end of the day, the ugly thieves will not be able to withstand a thunder blow, and their upper and lower bodies will be turned into powder. Wen thieves and Ma Ni may be bound with their hands tied, and prisoners will be sacrificed to the Taimiao. Or they may be killed and punished, and Guangdong and Guangxi will be sent to the police. The world. Now the civil and military affairs of Guangdong and Guangxi are under the control of Governor Xiong from the commander-in-chief and governor down. Governor Xiong organizes the army, recruits virtuous people, and accumulates the power of wind and thunder in order to cheer up. Everyone, please see, this is Governor Xiong’s order. Wei Pindao recruits loyal and loyal heroes. All of you have only surrendered. They should all be the pillars of the imperial court. In the future, they may serve as guards or as commanders. At that time, they will be granted official titles and titles. It is a rare occasion in a hundred years for you to change your body and change your life. Don't let yourself miss the mark. Commander Xue Zuo is loyal and courageous, and his righteousness is boundless. He can be entrusted with important tasks. Governor Xiong has recommended that Commander Xue be the actual instructor of guerrilla warfare, and there will be an order in the next ten days. In this case, Commander Xue should be appointed as the leader here. Respected, poor Taoist advice, all families should put aside their past grudges and join hands to unite the seven Taoist sects, and the seven sects become one, promote Taoism, and make the supernatural power brighter." After saying this, he put the silk away and put it into his sleeves with a snap.
Everyone couldn't help but whisper after hearing Taoist Mu Shi's words. The backbone of the Taoist gangs were mostly local scoundrels, most of whom were illiterate and didn't have much knowledge. Most of the people who were recruited this time had long-standing grudges against the Kun people, and most of them were die-hard anti-Kun people. They also had a deep-rooted sense of feudal imperial power and regarded the Ming Dynasty as orthodox. When they heard that Xu Yiguan was an official, he couldn't help but feel a little moved. Seeing Taoist Mu Shi take out the silk, everyone stretched their necks and widened their eyes. Although they were far apart, their eyes were so cramped that they could not see half of the words. They could only vaguely see a big seal in the lower corner of the text. , I can’t see clearly, and I can’t distinguish the authenticity. Then when they heard that they wanted to unify the Taoist sect, there was even more discussion, just like a ladle of cold water poured into a hot oil pan, and it exploded with a hiss.
Although they are all greedy for wealth and honor, and everyone worships the imperial power, Taoist Mu Shi's few words can make them excited. But one can still clearly distinguish between someone else's group of cows and one's own cow. After all, the fact that he can be called a "master" in the countryside all depends on this three-acre land. If it is merged by others, wouldn't it mean that both hands are empty?
At this moment, someone at the head table sneered coldly: "What kind of unified law? Isn't it all under the name of your Taoist Association? Even a three-year-old child would cry and make a fuss if someone robbed him of porridge and cakes. When you say this, it seems that you have made an agreement, just tell me to wait, a good man will always be respected and not bullied, and this matter of unification must be discussed and discussed."
Before he finished speaking, Taoist priests Xue Tu and Mu Shi both looked at this person, but they recognized that he was Liao Yongcheng, the leader of Hongyang Taoism. This Taoist branch was founded by a major disciple of Tianbing Taoist Association in the early years. It has been passed down for three generations. Although he was the leader of the Taoist Shenhui, he did not listen to the announcement. Zilai was not on good terms with Xue Tu, but he did not get into trouble. Liao Yongcheng did not flinch. He just looked up and glared provocatively. Xue Tu.
Xue Tu narrowed his eyes slightly and slowly stood up from the armchair. The dark fat flesh on his face squeezed his eyes into a thin line. A backlight hit Xue Tu's back at noon, painting him with a pale outline. The dark body was pulled by the sunlight, slowly covering Liao Yongcheng under the huge shadow.
The Golden Crow is scorching hot, and the temperature is getting hotter and drier.
The atmosphere at the venue gradually became stagnant. The leaders were very resistant to this "alliance". However, due to Xue Tu's lustful power and the "tiger skin" behind him, no one dared to lower their heads. Now Liao Yongcheng came out to question, although there was no one. People dared to come out and respond, but the atmosphere on the field became subtle.
Taoist Mu Shi's eyes were slightly closed, with a look of "immortal style and Taoist bones". He had expected that this would happen, so he could take the opportunity to weigh Xue Tu's fortune. If he can't even handle this situation, then there is no need to worry too much here and he should find another solution as soon as possible.
Xue Tu walked slowly in front of Liao Yongcheng, with a smile on his face, he cupped his hands and said: "Junior brother, please invite me. You and I come from the same sect. The iron tree does not blossom, and brothers do not separate families. Although junior brother is a little hesitant, But it’s hard to support a tree alone. Now that the Kun people are busy opening up and expanding their territory, they have no time to care about you and me. When we are empty-handed, how can we be allowed to disturb the place like this? Where will you and I get food and clothing? It’s not all about running a regiment and practicing bravery. , sent troops to hunt for a wild meal, but now the Kun people have assigned several teams of working groups accompanied by soldiers to move into the countryside to win over people's hearts. Could it be that you are not aware that there are many people who are quitting the regiment and rebelling? Why don't you make plans in advance? It will be difficult for me to stand up in the future. Since ancient times, there has only been one Liangshan Mountain, so there are two water pools. I hope that my junior brother can work together with brother Xue. If my brother has offended my junior brother before, please ask Haihan for forgiveness. One." After saying that, he bowed down.
