When we were fighting just now, I could see that these people's kung fu was ordinary. They didn't look like serious martial arts sects, but more like some rabble. Guo Zheng and others were more than enough to deal with them, but I always felt that someone was peeping in the woods on both sides, whether they were enemies or not. My friend didn't dare to make a conclusion. If he always stayed here, he would be quite ineffective against us, so he took the initiative to challenge us. The man actually cooperated. Guo Zheng was a little nervous and wanted to fight for me. I waved my hand to reassure him, and then He stepped forward and said with a smile: "I was ordered to run an errand and I never kill innocent people indiscriminately. If you say you have a grudge against me, you must be an imperial prisoner captured by the Jinyi Guards. You slipped through the net!"
The man was stunned, shook his body slightly, and said: "You can kill the unarmed poor people! By the way, you are officers and soldiers!" I was stunned after listening to it, and thought carefully about the things I have dealt with over the years. Most of them were The only time people in the officialdom came into conflict with the common people was the Hebei civil uprising of Liu Liu Liu Qi in the fifth year of Zhengde. Could it be that this person was a member of Liu Liu Liu Qi? He still smiled and said: "The state has national laws and the people rebel. We are official officials." How could you ignore it? Besides, you attacked the city, looted the land, burned, killed, looted, and killed countless people?" The man was speechless. I paused and said, "Since you know that I have killed many of your brothers in the past. , you should also know my methods. The dignified Commander-in-Chief of Royal Guards has no ability and cannot sit firmly. Since he dares to take the official route openly, isn't this Commander unprepared? I have something to do today and I won't argue with you. Why don't you? Leave." As I said that, I took two steps forward.
The man took a few steps back and said after a long time: "I don't care, I just want to avenge the dead brothers!" Then he pulled out the short knife from his waist, called to the others, and moved forward. I looked at these people who were also ready to move, and thought to myself that if I didn't use some means, I was afraid that these people would still refuse to leave. I shook my sleeves lightly, and the two locust stones had already fallen into my left hand, and flew out with a "swish". I ran toward the man's wrist. The man was startled, but he dodged. The locust stone passed by him. Before I could turn around, another stone was thrown out, hitting his wrist. He screamed in pain. The steel knife Get rid of it.
"You actually hurt someone with a hidden weapon?" The man covered his wrist and shouted, "Brothers, kill this guy! I don't believe he has so many stones."
When the men in black heard this, they howled and rushed over. When Guo was about to step forward, I shook my head gently and said to the man: "I have no intention of hurting your life. I hope you will retreat in spite of the difficulties. You still don't know what to do? Then I will help you." After saying that, I took a deep breath, Lift the knife forward.
Two men in black stopped me, and slashed at me with two knives. They looked like they were all powerful, and they didn't look like they were from a martial arts background. I twisted my body to avoid the blade, and before they could drop their knives, I swung them. I slashed, "Puff" twice, and the black clothes on their chests were cut open. Fortunately, I didn't use too much force, it just scratched them. The two of them said "Oops" and backed away holding the wounds.
The rest of the people were shocked, and that man even retreated. How could I let him escape? I chased him in one swift step, put a knife across his neck, and said, "Where are you running away from?"
The man was strong-willed. He raised his head and said, "Kill or behead him!" I stretched out my hand to pull off his face scarf. Then I thought about it. I had been an official for many years and had offended many people. These people couldn't tell. What great ability do you have? Forget it, I still have to go on my way, so I retracted my hand and said: "The Governor of Japan has something to do today, and he is not the same as you. Since you can escape for more than ten years, why do you come to seek revenge? Hurry up and leave." !”
The man was stunned for a moment and didn't believe it, but when he saw me turning around and walking away, he whispered in a low voice: "If you let us go, we will come back to you."
I didn't look back, waved my hands and said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, everyone takes care of it!"
Guo Zheng led the horse over, and I got on the horse. The man was still standing there, as if he didn't believe it. I looked around, and the woods were still quiet, with only the rustling of the green leaves. I couldn't help but raise my whip and said: "The mountains and rivers are beautiful." It's fate to meet each other again." After that, he turned the horse's head and urged it forward.
This encounter made us a little more alert. Wei Gang was leading the way, and Guo Zheng was accompanying me. As the sun set, we thought about finding a post station or inn to rest. It's just that this place is far away from Xuzhou, and the next village is fifty miles away. The horses can't bear the rush to get there. The top priority is to find a place to settle down.
On the way, Guo Zheng asked me why I didn't ask about the details of those people, so that we could be on guard. I smiled and said, "There are many people who are against us, so there is no need to ask them all!" Guo Zheng was puzzled, and I took a deep breath. After a breath, I became more and more sure that these people were the people involved in the Hebei Civil War, but I didn't want to say it out loud, so I said: "I don't like the days of fighting and killing! Please be merciful to others!" Soon, we saw a building The dark mountains seemed to be continuous, with strange peaks, winding like horned dragons, and full of trees. However, no one could be seen, not even birds and animals. Wei Gang found an abandoned temple at the foot of the mountain, so we ran After passing by, I can only rest here tonight.
The temple is in ruins, with only one main hall left, half of it open to the air, barely supported by wooden beams. The Buddha statue has long since collapsed, and some clay sculptures of armor can be seen on the base, which indicates that it should be a military general. The ground was covered with weeds, bricks and tiles, and it was a mess. Looking at the sky, we could only rest here tonight, so everyone started to tidy up together, lit a bonfire, boiled water for cooking, and settled down temporarily before dark.
Guo Zheng took advantage of the time when he was burying pots to make rice and led people to look around the temple. It was too remote. Except for the official road at the foot of the mountain, there were no people around. However, he found stone tablets among the ruins. It turned out that this was Jiuli Mountain. , the temple name is Xiang Yu Temple.
I was shocked when I heard this. This Jiuli Mountain is a famous place, starting from Emperor Shun's conquest of foreign tribes, the Battle of Zhou Gong's Eastern Expedition, the Battle of Pengcheng between Jin and Chu, the decisive battle of Liu Bang and Xiang Yu in Pengcheng, the battle of Han Xin's House of Flying Daggers, and the ambush set up here by Emperor Taizong of the Chinese Dynasty. Wars are all related to Jiuli Mountain, especially Xiang Yu. There are so many legends that nursery rhymes are spread all over the world: On the battlefield in front of Jiuli Mountain, a shepherd boy found an old sword and gun. The favorable wind blows the water of Wujiang River, just like Concubine Yu bidding farewell to her overlord.
When I was a child, what my grandfather told me the most was the legend of Xiang Yu, lamenting his failure. In the past, I had a lot of respect for him, but I often took the waterway to the south of the Yangtze River, and I didn't want to be here today. Although it was dilapidated, the statue must be that of Xiang Yu. I couldn't help but respect it, and stood up and bowed twice.
Guo Zheng said with a smile: "Xiang Yu was a person hundreds of years ago, and my eldest brother still respects him so much! It seems that heroes cherish each other!"
I sighed and said, "This man is a great hero. We have occupied his territory, so of course we have to salute him. I am not a hero, just a common man." Guo Zheng smiled, but did not say anything. Asked, just preparing to eat.
After dinner, Guo Zheng asked someone to get some hay and leaves, make a nest for me, put on a big cloak, and said: "Brother, this place is too remote and there is no decent thing. Let me deal with it for the night. I will wait outside. Just worry about it." sleep."
I nodded and said, "You and Wei Gang each have two brothers. They work hard and take turns on duty. If anything happens, call me."
Guo Zheng took the order and left. He piled two large piles of wood in front of the main hall and lit a bonfire to guard against wild beasts in the mountains. Behind the temple wall, he arranged a lot of wood and stones. It would be difficult for outsiders to break in and walk. If there was any movement, we would all Can hear. In this way, they can just stay in front. The other brothers each found a place in the temple, spread some hay and lay down in their clothes.
Maybe I was a little tired from running around for many days. Lying on the ground, even though it was not as comfortable as a bed, I was able to fall asleep soundly.
I don’t know how long I slept, but I was awakened by a rustling sound, and the brothers around me were snoring like thunder. Guo was leaning on a pillar, holding a long sword in his arms, with his eyes closed. Wei Gang led people on patrol outside the main hall, and a few stars twinkled in the dark night sky.
The small fire in the hall was still burning wood, crackling from time to time, but the sound I heard was definitely not this. There seemed to be something lying on the roof, and there was a slight sound, as if something was crawling.
I was startled, and quietly touched the dagger hidden in my right boot, and listened carefully. Yes, by the light of the fire, I saw some dust falling gently. There must be something on the roof, but the temple was in a dilapidated state. , what can swim on it?
I pulled out the dagger and touched Guo Zheng lightly. He suddenly woke up. He saw me making a shut-up gesture, and then saw me pointing at the roof. He immediately understood what was going on. He held his breath and held the hilt of the sword. , staring at the roof.
The sound slowly crawled to the roof beam and stopped abruptly. I took out two stones with my left hand, held the dagger in my right hand, and stared at that place with Guo Zheng at the same time. Wei Gang and others did not notice it and were still looking at the fire.
After a long time, a white shadow slowly floated down from the roof. It looked like a human figure, but it was hanging in the air. The wind blew, and its long hair floated. A bloodless face was revealed, with two dark eyes. , looking directly at us.
I just feel my scalp is numb and my hair is standing on end. Is this a ghost? Before I could think about it, the face actually left my body, floated, and flew over. Then a cold laughter invaded my ears. I suddenly felt that my whole body became weak and I had almost no strength. When I glanced at Guo Zheng, my face turned pale. , also collapsed to the ground, I couldn't help but scream inwardly, could it be that I really encountered a ghost today? Suddenly there was a "pop" sound, which was the sound of wood crackling in the fire. The wood pieces fell into the charcoal, and the flames suddenly became higher. The face seemed to be frightened, spinning around in mid-air. But it flew towards me again.
I was shocked. Since this guy is afraid of fire, he must not be a ghost. Although I have never seen a ghost, I heard that ghosts have strong Yin energy and are not afraid of fire at night. Thinking of this, I became energetic, gently raised my Qi, and my meridians were unblocked. I held the dagger in my right hand and still pretended to be scared. . The face floated over, still breathing cold air at me. I brought it closer, used all my strength, and slashed with my sword. I heard a "bang" sound, and the face was cut in half. It turned out to be a sheepskin airbag. . The sound immediately woke up all the brothers in the hall. They didn't know what was going on. The headless white shadow floating in the air quickly turned back and wanted to go to the roof. I couldn't catch up. Seeing it going away, I hurriedly shot two pills. One stone passed through the white shadow and missed, but the other hit something. Someone said "Ouch" and hurriedly retreated towards the roof.
At this time, Guo Zheng also became energetic and rushed out of the hall. He almost collided with Wei Gang who turned around and entered the hall after hearing the noise, and at the same time shouted "There is an assassin".
I also rushed out of the hall, but I saw a white shadow flying down from the roof and running towards the top of the mountain. Guo Zheng was chasing after him and stabbed him fiercely. The white shadow stopped, but he backhanded the sword and the two started fighting.
I cursed angrily in my heart: "What the hell, you're just pretending to be a ghost, I almost fell for it." Then I led the people around me.
At this time, the sky was getting brighter. The man was wearing a mask and white gauze clothes, but he was holding a knife in his left hand. Seeing us coming up, he hurriedly made a feint with the knife, turned around and ran away. Guo Zheng chased for a few steps, and he caught up with him. Suddenly Someone said: "Mountains and rivers meet each other. If you have to be merciful, please be merciful! Immeasurable Heavenly Lord, why do you have to force me so hard?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a person appeared in front of Guo Zheng, holding a fly whisk and bowing. When I saw him, I couldn't help but smile and said, "It's Taoist Master Wuchen, I'm so glad to meet him!"
