"The two states of Qingmi are the gate, and the two states of Denglai are the house! Are these his original words?" Cao Cao asked with raised eyebrows.
"That's right, he also said that Liangshan is just a den of grass bandits. If the elder brother wants to make a career, he will do it like this. Although the younger brother doesn't understand, he still thinks this is important. He asked Brother Dai Zong to celebrate the victory and did not dare to eat his food and wine, so he was anxious Send me back urgently.”
Fan Rui recalled carefully and said slowly.
He was proud of Lu Zhishen's words and subconsciously felt that it was extremely important. He immediately discussed it with Dai Zong. The two said goodbye to the leaders and went straight back to Liangshan from Taohua Mountain. When they arrived, it was already night, but fortunately Cao Cao and others were still awake.
Because Dai Zong was there when Lu Zhishen said this, Fan Rui didn't care and conveyed this in front of everyone.
"What a Lu Zhishen! Lu Zhishen, the person who gave him this name is also a master of understanding people." Cao Cao admired and looked at Chao Gai: "King of Heaven, what do you think?"
Chao Gai's face was full of displeasure: "I see this crazy monk is talking arrogantly. Huh, my Liangshan Mountain can hide a hundred thousand soldiers and horses, and it has natural dangers. In his mouth, it has become a den of grass bandits. So what does Erlong Mountain mean to him?" What? A bandit shack?"
After hearing this, Cao Cao laughed and said with relief: "King of Heaven, he has a Zen meaning in his words. Don't take it literally. Coach Lin, please tell me. I heard that you two are brothers. You must know the ability of Lu Zhishen."
Lin Chong stood up and said with emotion: "Without Brother Lu, Lin would be a withered bone in the wild boar forest! His real name is Lu Da, and he is a subordinate of Weizhou Souchong's Xianggong. He stood up for a bullied concubine. He punched and killed a local strongman and fled in the rivers and lakes. He met the woman again on the road, and was recommended by the new orphans and old men. He went to become a monk at Wenshu Monastery in Wutai Mountain. He violated the precepts by drinking several times and made a big fuss in the meditation hall. The monks were uneasy and wanted to drive him away. Elder Zhizhen in the temple had no choice but to write a letter recommending him to go to Tokyo's Daishouguo Temple to register."
Speaking of this, Lin Chong couldn't help but smile and said: "This senior brother has never been able to touch a grain of sand in his eyes, and he doesn't know the way. He was going to Tokyo, but ended up in Shandong. There is a Peach Blossom Village at the foot of Peach Blossom Mountain. In the story, Taigong Liu had a daughter who was smitten by Zhou Tong, the leader of the second village in Taohua Mountain, and was forced to marry her with a betrothal gift. Brother Lu happened to be passing by, so he hid in the girl's boudoir. When Zhou Tong arrived, he almost beat her to death with a fist and kick, and then fled back to the mountains. He brought soldiers and horses to seek revenge, but Li Zhong, the leader of the stronghold, was an old acquaintance of Senior Brother Lu and promised not to cause trouble to Taigong Liu again."
"Then Li Zhong and Zhou Tong invited Senior Brother Lu to be a guest on the mountain, intending to ask him to be the leader of the village. Senior Brother Lu saw that the two of them were not interested and refused repeatedly. The two men then went down the mountain to rob the merchants and exchange the proceeds with Senior Brother Lu. Senior Brother Lu then He became angry and thought they were stingy and wanted to take money from passers-by as favors. Later, no one else could do such a thing: It turned out that while the two of them were coming down the mountain, the senior brother jumped up and knocked the little guy over with a few punches and put him on the table. The gold and silver wine vessels on the bed were flattened and wrapped up, and they rolled straight down the steep mountain behind. They patted their clothes and walked on by themselves."
Everyone laughed after hearing this. Ruan Xiaoqi clapped his thighs and laughed so hard that he couldn't stand up: "This great monk is really a person. When people invite him to dinner, he feels confident enough to become a thief." Ruan Xiaoqi also laughed and said: "In the future Now that we know each other, we must be wary of him. Even though my brother doesn’t have gold or silver wine vessels, if he wraps my spear and fishing net, won’t he be unable to catch fish?”
Cao Cao shook his head and smiled and said: "Hero's true nature and sincerity are rare and rare. Fortunately, Li Zhong and Zhou Tong were not bold, but they also knew their interests and did not chase him to make trouble, so they finally retained the affection of meeting each other. Otherwise, they would be burned by Hu Yanzhuo this time. He was sealed on the mountain, asking someone to rescue him? Teacher Lin will tell you what happened next."
Lin Chong smiled and said: "This senior brother left Peach Blossom Mountain and walked all the way. I don't know how he came to the Crock Temple. This temple was occupied by two strong men. One was the "Pig Iron Buddha" Monk Cui Daocheng, and the other was "Flying Yaksha" Taoist Qiu Xiaoyi, these two men raided and robbed houses when they went out, oppressed monks and imprisoned women when they came in, and ruined a large temple. Brother saw injustice on the road, but who knew that the Iron Buddha and the Flying Yaksha were also Extraordinary, the two work together, and the senior brother is empty, so he is no match, so he has to run away, but he is happy to meet an acquaintance."
After hearing this, everyone sighed and said: "Even if we are two together, if we can defeat him, it is still a success." They were also curious: "Who is that acquaintance?"
Lin Chong said: "This acquaintance is also a good man. He is Shi Jinshi Dalang, the "Nine Pattern Dragon" of Huayin County. Because of his youthful loyalty, he secretly released several strong men in Shaohua Mountain and made friends with them. Therefore, he was arrested in a lawsuit. He is not When he was willing to drop the grass, he went to seek refuge with his master, Coach Wang Jinwang, and met Brother Lu in Weizhou. Later, he couldn't find his master several times and became frustrated, so he had to go back to Shaohua Mountain to rest his horse. Fortunately, the two met again on the road. "
Cao Cao laughed after hearing this and said: "If we win Shi Jin, it's two against two."
Lin Chong said with a smile: "Exactly, the two of them turned around again, killed Pig Iron Buddha and Feitian Yaksha, and walked together for a few days before breaking up. Shi Dalang surrendered to Shaohua Mountain, but Brother Lu came to Tokyo's Xiangguo Temple and worked as a caretaker of a vegetable garden. He pulled up weeping willow trees upside down and frightened a lot of gangsters, and twenty or thirty people were willing to serve him. One day when he was using his tools, a certain Lin passed by and applauded him, so they got to know each other."
Everyone sighed: "It's fate that we meet in the same place after traveling from south to north. Teacher Lin, how come you become a withered bone when you say there is no other?"
Lin Chong thought of the past and was silent for a moment, with a sad and bitter smile: "Because Gao Yanei had evil thoughts towards Lin's wife, that old dog, Captain Gao, framed me and sent me to Cangzhou. He secretly told the gentleman not to harm me on the way. Life. It’s ridiculous that Lin Chong used to keep the national law in his heart. Although he was wronged, he didn’t dare to make any mistakes and allowed those guys to bully each other like pigs and dogs.”
He said bitterly: "Two gentlemen, Dong Chao and Xue Ba, pretended to wash my feet with a basin of boiling soup. They were so hot that my feet were blistered. They also threw away the old shoes and gave them a pair of brand new straw sandals. The next day I walked to In the wild boar forest, my feet were dripping with blood and I couldn't walk. The two of them found an excuse and tied me to a tree, intending to kill me. Little did I know that Brother Lu followed me all the way to protect me and immediately showed up to save my life. Escort him to Cangzhou and then go back."
A look of self-blame flashed in his eyes, and he sighed: "Lin's life has been tiring for others and himself. Thinking about it carefully, how cautious is Senior Brother Lu? He never revealed his roots all the way. When he arrived in Cangzhou, he broke a pine tree before leaving to intimidate two people. Sir, the two of them were so frightened that they were dumbfounded in admiration, but I was the one who said too much for a moment, "What is this worth? A willow tree in Xiangguo Temple was uprooted." I am afraid that these words may have unintentionally exposed Senior Brother Xingzang, so that he will be Forced to leave Bianjing and Luocao."
Among the people, some knew about Lin Chong's past, while others only knew that he was persecuted by Captain Gao and did not know the specific circumstances. When they heard this, they couldn't help but sigh.
Shi Xiu couldn't help shaking his head, and couldn't help but said bluntly: "Brother, if I were you, even if my soul was shattered and my bones and flesh were turned into mud, I would still wash away the Taiwei's mansion with blood. How can a real man be willing to teach others to manipulate him like this?"
Lin Chong smiled bitterly when he heard this, tears fell down his cheeks, and he said dejectedly: "I only hate myself for being cowardly."
Cao Cao sighed, stretched out his hand to hold Lin Chong's hand, and said in a deep voice: "Since we met, I have never seen you happy, and I have heard about your past. A few days ago, when I saw my respected master Zhou Tong, I got into a fight with him. After a few words, I blamed him for insisting on rules and turning heroes into lambs."
Lin Chong shook his head repeatedly and said, "No wonder Master, it's just me who is stupid."
Cao Cao also shook his head and said: "No, just because you used to be surrounded by people who followed the rules, naturally you can't have a lawless heart, but now you look around -"
Lin Chong subconsciously followed his waving hand and looked at: Liu Tang who looked like a devil, Niu Gao who blew his beard and glared, the Ruan brothers who looked like Yama Luo in Tai Sui, Shi Xiu with a defiant face, Bao Xu with a sullen face, using his nostrils to Fan Rui, who looks at people, and even Wang Xiaohu, who beats like a rubber ball... are indeed monsters and evil spirits!
Cao Cao said: "Now that you have such a brother, what is lawlessness? It's no exaggeration to say that everything has turned upside down. Brother, just think that you died in the wild boar forest, or died in the Cangzhou prison camp. Today, you have been reborn!"
"I...died in the prison camp?" Lin Chong thought as if he had some realization.
"Exactly! Just remember that Lin Chong, the honest man who obeyed and obeyed, is dead long ago." Cao Cao patted Lin Chong's chest heavily: "What is beating in this cavity now is the heart of a husband who is upright and upright in the world! Your husband must not be humiliated! Anyone who humiliates you will humiliate me. Anyone who dares to humiliate my brothers, let alone a mere insect-like Taiwei, will demand blood from him even if he is an official!"
Lin Chong suddenly raised his head after hearing this, his pupils were like a ball of flames, staring straight at Cao Cao, and suddenly laughed, his hair and beard spread out: "Exactly, exactly! I will kill anyone who insults me! Who cares? What kind of emperors and generals! All you want in life is to be happy and have no regrets. Brother, Lin Chong will never forget these golden words until his death!"
Song Jiang had never seen the warm and kind Lin Chong display such a breathtaking spirit. For a moment, he was frightened and restless. His mind was filled with Cao Cao's arrogance that "even the officials of the current court wanted him to pay with blood." He felt that this man was simply treasonous. Extremely, but for some reason, there was a vague thought in my heart that I didn't dare to face face to face: Real man, this is how it should be!
Chao Gai was overjoyed when he saw Lin Chong's sudden evil aura. He patted Lin Chong on the shoulder and said, "Brother Wu, it's still your fault! I've seen you unhappy in the past few years, and I've often worried about you. I'm afraid you'll get sick from boredom. But it's all in my heart." Without Brother Wu’s ink and his knowledge, I can’t understand your melancholy.”
Lin Chong smiled and said: "Why don't you understand my brother's feelings? The brothers on the mountain all love me with all their hearts, but Lin Chong couldn't think about it on his own in the past. Today, it took brother Wu's advice to realize it! Yes, that good-for-nothing Lin Chong is already dead - himself He died when he burned down the forage yard in the wind and snow. Now Lin Chong must not be humiliated!"
The last few words were decisive. Everyone felt happy after hearing them and cheered in unison. Chao Gai laughed loudly and said loudly: "Go, let the minions kill pigs and sheep to celebrate that brother Lin Chong has understood the idea!"
Lin Chong smiled and felt that his heart was clearer than ever before. Suddenly his thoughts changed and he asked: "Brother, do you have any intention of asking me about Senior Brother Lu's past?"
Cao Cao looked solemn and nodded: "There is indeed a purpose. I want to know why he came to Luocao, Shandong. According to what you said, he offended Gao Qiu and couldn't live in Tokyo. But he is from Kansai, even if he wants to Luocao, wouldn't it be good to go to Shaohua Mountain to look for history? Wouldn't it be interesting to come to Qingzhou and start a business alone? "
When Wu Yong heard this, he screamed and said hurriedly: "Brother is right, this great monk came here in a strange way. Who commits a crime other than asking for a visit to relatives? Why did he come to Qingzhou where he has no acquaintance?"
Fan Rui was enlightened by Wu Yong, and blurted out: "Qingmi will be the gate, and Denglai will be the room. Is this the monk's original plan?"
Cao Cao chuckled and said: "This matter is interesting. There is no need to speculate. I will go to Qingzhou to meet him later! By the way, I can settle old scores with Magistrate Murong."
Chao Gai asked curiously: "Has Magistrate Murong offended Brother Wu?"
Cao Cao glanced at Song Jiang, who was suddenly blushing, and said calmly: "You have offended one of my brothers. King Tian, please take a boat and send Shi Xiu to Li Jun's fishing village in the northeast corner of Shuibo."
"Shi Xiu, go to the fishing village and ask Li Jun and Zhang Shun to meet me. Then go to Shi'er Mountain and ask Qin Ming to bring two thousand men and horses to meet at Liangshan."
There are different teachings: The mighty water pools for eight hundred miles, and the martial artist wields his sword and the storm rises. How long will it take to reform the destiny of heaven? The effort to turn back the raging tide begins today.
