"Oh, you are living such a miserable life!" Xie San'er looked at this and then that, put down his glass and asked in a low voice:
"Both of you are the ones who can call the shots in Botang Village. Are you going to let you brothers and family members live next to each other like this forever? If you want to change your life, I have a plan that may help you change your life!"
Because they were leaving tomorrow morning, after leaving Juyi Hall, Bai Yan called his son and his wife over to give instructions and arrangements one by one, and then returned to the study to sit there and do his exercises.
When the Qi travels up from the curved bones along the spine to the Fengchi, it gathers at the top of the skull and then descends to the Jingming, strikes the sun and then returns to the Four Brightnesses. Finally, it reaches the gum junction, turns the fluid in the tongue three times and swallows three times, and then descends through the Tianchi...
When he was about to reach Tanzhong, he suddenly stopped his energy and concentrated his energy. He looked up and saw his eldest son Bai Chuan walking up the steps.
"Huh?" He hadn't finished his work yet. At this time, moving or speaking arbitrarily could easily lead to aura disorder, which is what ordinary people call "disorientation" or "obsession", so he only asked a question slightly.
"Father, Master Wei is here." Bai Chuan bowed and told him.
"Alas!" Bai Yan had no choice but to take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Then she slowly put down her crossed legs and stood up. She shook her head and said: "The wind and rain are never late, and the autumn leaves are wrinkled all over the lake. The trees want to be quiet but the wind It’s not just that, what can I do?” After saying that, he picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
"Uncle Wei is still a moral person." Bai Chuan said softly.
"Well, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten up." Bai Yan put the tea cup on the tray held by the maid and nodded: "He is still not willing to give in. Anyway, some things should be communicated in private." After that, he walked out.
When I came to the flower hall, I saw Wei Laodao wandering around inside with an angry look on his face. "I'm leaving early tomorrow morning. Junior brother, why don't you go back and get ready? Why don't you come to my place again to ask for a drink?" He said jokingly and stepped through the door.
"You can sit still and still have the time to practice?" Wei Daochang sat down angrily and slapped the coffee table next to him:
"Did you see it? That Zhou Datou was leaning against Chen Tong, how crazy he is now! He is no longer disrespectful, he is simply self-righteous! The two of them are sworn brothers, and they are like a knife on the shackles to us people.
It is unbearable! I said, Brother Bai, if you can still sit still, I really admire you! "
Bai Yan couldn't help but laugh. She had learned martial arts in a Taoist temple before, so Old Taoist Wei always felt a natural closeness to him. He would come over whenever he had nothing to do, chat, drink tea, or point out people.
But in fact, Bai Yan has not entered Taoism, and there is really no basis for him to refer to him as "senior brother". Fortunately, after getting used to it, Bai Yan doesn't think it's strange anymore, so he can do as he pleases.
Wei Laodao's full name is Wei Zhengzi, but he does not have the same ability and realm as Wei Zheng.
When he was thirty years old, he wandered to Qingyuan Temple at the foot of Fuhu Mountain. Seeing that the Feng Shui here was very good, he stayed there, preached and taught disciples. So in the past ten years, Qingyuan Temple had hundreds of disciples, protecting the area of dozens of miles around Fuhu Mountain. The people have accumulated a lot of merit.
But doing so will naturally lead to grievances and conflicts, and sometimes friction or even conflict with the forces in the lake. Some disciples left in disappointment, and new ones continued to join.
In any case, the number of people in Qingyuan Temple seems to have reached its peak, and it is impossible to grow at this scale. However, the disciples of Qingyuan Temple have solid martial arts skills, and their reputation for being good at night attacks and surprise attacks has been recognized by the leaders in Huxi.
This Taoist Master Wei also had a strange temper. No matter who his family was, he would accept and teach all the disciples sent by his enemies, which was quite like Confucius's idea of "teaching without distinction".
Therefore, although all the families in the lake generally did not care about its power, they unanimously praised and expressed gratitude to Qingyuan Guan for cultivating martial arts descendants.
It's really rare for Zhou Datou to humiliate his face in person like tonight, so I can't blame him for holding a grudge.
"Why, you come to me to complain, do you think this will work?" Bai Yan sneered.
Dao Wei let out a long sigh: "The atmosphere in the world is not right, but you, the pillar of strength, still stand aside and watch the joke!"
"Don't put a high hat on me. This pillar of mine can barely hold up a corner. I am the main beam in Huxi!" Bai Yan interrupted him with a wave of her hand: "The method of provoking generals is useless. Hurry up and go back to what you should do. What should you do?" It’s serious.”
"I don't believe it anymore, what about Zhou Datou?
How can a madman continue to dominate like this because of a hungry ghost? "
"So what if you don't believe it?" Bai Yan lowered her face and said, "Should we fight each other, or should we just follow the example of Silver Carp and run away?
Even if there is a firefight, can you defeat a few hundred people in total? It’s not like you really know how to use Qimen Dunjia to recruit a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers. Why don’t you wait until you can’t defeat him before begging for your life? "
"I'm not willing to give in!" Daochang Wei stamped his feet: "Don't you understand the difference between attacking a city and seizing a stronghold and cutting down a path? Don't you know how serious a crime it is to rebel, and what if it's illegal?"
When he said this, when he saw Bai Yan lowering her head, she immediately leaned forward and continued: "Then you said that you were coerced and forced by the power of the Chen family? Who believes it? Senior brother has been a hero for half his life, why are you so confused now?
I, Wei Zhengzi, have only brought dozens of people with me, and they will probably leave at worst. But what about you, senior brother? Where can your family and village be moved, and where can you just leave them behind?
Senior brother, if you follow these people, you will be in doom and gloom. You have to think of a way to stop! "
"Why don't I know what you are saying? It's just that... there are only a few people in Riyue Mountain, how can we get rid of this disaster? There is Liao Huazi behind the Chen family, and that is a more terrifying guy! Unless we leave these hundreds of people, Ripenze, is that possible?”
After shaking her head, Bai Yan slapped her knees heavily: "I am also very conflicted in my heart. Brother Xian said that this is the end of the world, but I think it is like a hell ahead!
But there are not only young and strong people on the mountain, but also thousands of old, weak and innocent people. The consequences of a careless move are unpredictable. As a leader, am I allowed to do whatever I want? "
Just as he was talking about this, Bai Chuan suddenly appeared outside the door again. Bai Yan was surprised: "What's going on? Is there another visitor?" So she pretended to be unhappy and shouted: "What's the matter? Come in and answer, what are you doing? Are you being sneaky outside?"
"Father, it's not because the child doesn't understand etiquette, but...we have another visitor."
"Huh?" Bai Yan and Daozhang Wei looked at each other. They were close friends and exchanged opinions as their eyes met. Bai Yan immediately asked: "But one of the people discussing in the hall tonight?"
Bai Chuan shook his head vigorously.
Bai Yan and Taoist Priest were even more surprised. "Does your Uncle Wei recognize this person?" Bai Yan asked after thinking about it.
"He's famous. Uncle Wei must know it. Whether he's met the boy or not is hard to say."
"Just tell me who this...is," Bai Yan said to her eldest son.
"Your family is here." Baichuan said and looked at the Taoist priest.
Taoist priest Wei was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise: "Is it him? From Dagushan?"
Bai Chuan nodded heavily.
"What is he here for?" The two people in the room said in unison.
"Weird!" Wei Zhengzi said in a low voice, "We are leaving tomorrow, and today we have an unexpected guest. Don't Wentian (Bai Yan) think he arrived just in time? Someone just gave me a pillow when I wanted to sleep!"
"What do you think about this...?"
The old Taoist waved his hand: "Let's ignore the story behind him. Let's first see what his purpose is for coming so late." He lowered his voice: "What if... he comes to help you and me?"
Bai Yan stroked his beard and thought for a moment, then asked Bai Chuan, who was still waiting outside the door: "Does he know that your Uncle Wei is here?"
"No one said that." Bai Chuan shook his head: "He somehow found his way out from behind the Tiger Crouching Stone, captured one of our patrol brothers, and then let him go to find someone.
The brother was smart enough to find Uncle Catfish without making any noise along the way, took him down and picked him up. "
"Okay, this guy did a good job! I'll reward you with a hundred coins. Tell him not to tell others what happened tonight, and I'll send him away later." After Bai Yan finished speaking, she pointed with her finger at the place where she could rest and meditate. bedroom:
"Brother, please bear with me for a while, and let's hear what Bailang wants to do."
"Father, do you want some good hands to be on guard around here?" Bai Chuan looked a little nervous.
Bai Yan chuckled: "Your uncle Wei and I are not as good as him in the water, but on land it's another matter, so why be nervous?
You arranged for people to stay outside
On the other hand, it is more important to prevent leaks. Now, go and get him. "
After a while, someone spoke softly outside, and the door curtain was lifted. Bai Chuan nodded towards his father under the lamp, and then Bai Lang stepped into the door with a smile, clasped his fists and said:
"How are you always, brother? I haven't been here for a long time, little brother. I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"
Seeing that the door was closed by Bai Chuan, Bai Yan stood up and returned the greeting with a smile: "There are many things to do before the expedition, so I have kept my dear brother waiting for a long time. I come so late at night, why do you have to say that we are brothers?"
"It's nothing. Actually, I was going to have a wedding banquet. I missed my brother halfway, so I took a small turn on the way to have a look." As he said this, Bai Lang sat down in the chair where Chief Wei was sitting just now, and poured out the remaining tea in the teacup. , and poured out new tea to eat.
"By the way? Xiao Wan?" Bai Yan asked hesitantly: "Are you going to Shi Nao Village? I heard that the Jiang family's bride-to-be team just passed by from the west yesterday. You are making a big bend! Can I still drink this tea? Is the taste of the wedding wine coming?"
"Well, there's still time for the wedding, I'm sure there's time!" Bailang nodded: "But if we don't say something tonight, it will be too late to save my brother's head."
"Oh? What do you mean?" Bai Yan became alert.
"Isn't this obvious? You will follow Chen Yuanhai on the expedition tomorrow. It's so majestic to charge into the battle.
Perhaps the names of the remaining candidates will be written in the newspaper, so that officials and even the emperor will know about it, and then the emperor will criticize Bai Yan as a rebel thief, and put a reward on his head worth a certain amount of money.
Well, then you will be just like Yang He and his son. All the officers and soldiers in the world will kill you quickly. Wouldn't your brother's head be at risk? "After Bai Lang finished speaking, he winked at the other party.
"Hmph, whether my head is saved or not doesn't seem to have much to do with you Bai Lang, right? Although we are both Bai Lang, we all fell into the grass in this lake, but we are hundreds of miles apart.
You collect your own protection fees at Hukou, while I sit in Jinxi and never disturb Dagushan, is that right? "
Bai Lang suddenly changed his serious expression and looked at him: "Then..., little brother, should I wish in advance that my brother will become famous for his rebellion, be killed, and be reborn as soon as possible?"
"You...!" Bai Yan frowned and suddenly saw the door curtain of the inner room move. He suppressed his anger and calmly asked, "My dear brother said this, did he hear some news at the mouth of the lake?"
"Yes!" Bai Lang nodded indeed: "The officers and soldiers have already laid a trap, and they are just waiting for Chen Yuanhai and Liao Huazi to jump into it! What do you think, is this news shocking enough?"
"Hmph, if they don't do anything, then I'd be surprised. There are plans and arrangements, it's normal!" Bai Yan crossed her legs, pretending not to care.
"In other words, even if the master knows that this battle will be lost, he still has to follow Chen Yuanhai and send troops tomorrow? Hey, that is a lot of trouble. The master can just pretend that so-and-so has never been here. Farewell!"
Bailang suddenly changed his tone to a cold tone and even changed his title. He stood up and walked towards the door after handing over his hands.
"Master Bai, stay here!" Following the call, Wei Zhengzi ran out of the back room and stepped forward to stop Bai Lang: "We are all brothers. We can't write two characters in one sentence. Why would Master Bai abandon the safety of hundreds of people in Riyue Mountain and ignore it?" Woolen cloth?"
"I treat him as a brother, but others regard me as a younger brother?" Bailang pointed with his finger and said:
"There is a boat and entourage on the pier, there is a tea cup on the table, and there is clearly someone behind the curtain, but he is so shameless that he refuses to say anything. Could this be what my brother did?"
"Uh..." Wei Zhengzi looked back at Bai Yan. Both of them felt embarrassed. Unexpectedly, he had already seen everything.
"My dear brother, don't blame me. I was in a hurry and didn't know the purpose of my visit, so I didn't dare to let the Taoist priest see me. I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed!" Bai Yan had no choice but to stand up and bow to apologize.
"Yes, yes, it's a misunderstanding. Master Bai must do it for the sake of his old ways and don't take it seriously." Wei Zhengzi also said quickly.
While giving Bai Yan a wink, the two of them bowed and finally asked Bai Lang to sit down. The three of them continued talking around the charcoal stove (the Mid-Autumn Festival was approaching and the lake was cold at night).
After chatting for a while, Wei Zhengzi brought back the topic of greatest concern: "Just now, Master Bai mentioned that there was an ambush by the army, but what exact information did he get?"
Bailang smiled after hearing this and picked up the tea cup to drink, but did not answer.
Wei Zhengzi and Bai Yan looked at each other and said, "If Master Bai knows anything, I hope you can tell me. Don't worry, Brother Wentian and I are not people who like to gossip. We naturally know how to keep such important matters a secret and will not let Master Bai know." cause trouble.
You also know that after dawn, the Chen family and his son will threaten us to send troops, and the lives of our children will be at stake. I hope you can tell the truth, and we will remember the great kindness of Bai Dang! ” After saying that, he left his seat and bowed down. Bai Yan also stood up to bow. .
"Oh, this is absolutely impossible. You two brothers, please sit down and listen to me." Bailang quickly grabbed one of them with one hand and returned them to the chair, then he spoke very seriously. :
"Actually, when I come to Huxi this time, the wedding banquet is just a superficial thing. The other thing I want to do is come to Riyue Mountain to talk to you about the arrangements and layout of the army."
"Oh? How do you know, dear brother? Is the news reliable?"
"It's Mr. Zhao, a colleague of mine, who asked me to come here to be a lobbyist." Bai Lang smiled after finishing speaking.
