Chapter 18: Lure the snake out of its hole

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Wise ministers and good generals with pure intentions and pure intentions will be respected no matter where they are. When the general of the Li family learned that Fu Tianpeng was the descendant of General Fu Cha, he immediately smiled and enthusiastically led him into the mansion to meet the Li brothers.

The Li brothers were seated on the left and right sides of the main hall in order of eldest and youngest. There was a red sandalwood table between them. On the table was a copper incense burner with two dragons grabbing pearls. The ambergris in the burner was filled with mist, which made people smell it. Feeling relaxed and happy. Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing said hello to the two generals Li Haogu and Li Haoyi, and they smiled and asked them to take a seat. Then, Li Meigu asked his family to prepare wine and food to entertain these two rare guests.

Fu Tianpeng stood up when he heard the sound. He clasped his fists and thanked the Li brothers for their kindness. However, this time when he came to the house, there was an extremely urgent matter, and he asked the two generals for their full assistance. Brothers Li Haogu and Li Haoyi looked at each other and nodded. Then Li Haogu said to Fu Tianpeng: "Young hero, please sit down and speak slowly."

After hearing what Li Haogu said, Fu Tianpeng returned to his seat. At this time, the general had arranged for the servants to bring the food and wine. The Li brothers said to Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing: "It is very hard for the two knights to travel all the way to the house. The house only prepared some wine and vegetables. I hope you can forgive me for the poor hospitality." After that, , brothers Li Haogu and Li Haoyi served the wine cup. Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing also raised their glasses to thank the host for his kindness.

The four of them drank the wine in one gulp. Li Haogu twirled his long beard with his hands and laughed and said: "We are happy to meet each other after a pot of wine. It's so happy." Li Haoyi is not good at writing and calligraphy. When he heard that his brother was reciting poems and fuss to show off his knowledge, He waved his hands repeatedly and said: "Brother, what are you talking about about dropping your book bag? How can I understand?" Li Haogu looked at the upright disciple, then turned to Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing and said: "My brother speaks straightforwardly. It made you two laugh."

After a brief period of relief, Fu Tianpeng's mood became heavy again. He told the Li brothers about Wu Xi's plot to join the Jin Kingdom. After hearing the news, the Li brothers looked at each other and were stunned. They could not imagine that the descendants of Wu Jie and Wu Lin, the two generals of the Wu family who were the pillars of Anbang in the Song Dynasty, would not hesitate to insult their ancestors' reputation and surrender to the Jin Kingdom.

After Li Haogu thought for a while, he said to Fu Tianpeng: "Young Master Fu, Wu Xi conspired to rebel. This matter is not trivial. It is not only related to the safety of the country, but also involves the honor and disgrace of the Wu family. Do you have any real evidence?" As the saying goes, facts are better than words, Fu Tianpeng said from He took out the snake-shaped dart and the secret letter from his arms and handed the two exhibits to Li Haogu.

Li Haogu took these two items and asked Fu Tianpeng, what is the relationship between this snake-shaped dart and Wu Xi? Fu Tianpeng told the Li brothers exactly how Capt. Feng discovered that Wu Xi and Xiao Jianqiu had killed their master Mei Yi and how they had won over all kinds of capable people. The Li brothers have always admired Feng Zheng's character, and since he was the one who exposed it, the matter is very credible.

After listening to Fu Tianpeng's story, Li Haoyi interjected: "Brother, Master Mei Yi can be said to be by Wu Xi's side every step of the way. This guy has always made suggestions for him. Now that Mei Yi is dead, Wu Xi actually acts like nothing happened. However, it is obvious that Wu Xi must have deliberately covered up the news of Mei Yi's death because he was afraid that others would find out."

Fu Tianpeng fully agreed with Li Haoyi's analysis. Li Haogu also believed that his brother's judgment was reasonable based on Fu Tianpeng's account and witness and physical evidence. Li Haogu said: "Now that Wu Xi's rebellion has appeared, we should plan carefully and work together to eliminate the rebellion for the court."

Then, the Li brothers asked about Feng Zheng. Fu Tianpeng felt tears welling up in his eyes when he thought that this heroic man who once helped him escape from prison and was so righteous and righteous was now willing to sacrifice his life for justice and die bravely. When Fu Tianpeng told the Li brothers about Feng Zheng's intentions, Li Haoyi gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. He vowed to catch Wu Xi with his own hands and avenge Feng Zheng.

In order to achieve the plan of luring the snake out of the cave, the Li brothers not only increased the frequency of troop mobilization in the government, but also released the news that Li Datian had been rescued. General Tan Ma informed Wu Xi about the movements of the Li Mansion in recent days. Wu Xi urgently found Xiao Jianqiu and the Jade-Faced Enchantress to discuss countermeasures. Xiao Jianqiu suggested that Wu Xi quickly load the troops, horses, money and food onto the ship, and he would send out effective helpers to help guard the port and control the waterways in Pingjiang Prefecture.

After Xiao Jianqiu finished speaking, Wu Xi looked at the Jade-Faced Enchantress again and asked for her opinion. The Jade-Faced Enchantress told Wu Xi that not only did they need to control the waterways, but they also had to set up defenses at all the main roads in and out of Pingjiang Mansion. Of course, doing so would easily cause the troops to be dispersed, and it would be easy for others to see their intentions. Master Wu only needs to identify the soldiers and generals on the grounds of strengthening security in the city. In addition, he quickly informed Marshal Wushu and asked him to send troops into the city in disguise to increase the defensive power and at the same time let the masters of Wujian Hall sneak into various places to carry out destruction.

Wu Xi adopted the strategy of Xiao Jianqiu and the Jade-Faced Enchantress. He immediately dispatched his confidants to guard the four gates of the city and sent the family's children, money and food outside the city. The general of the Li family immediately informed brothers Li Haogu and Li Haoyi of the situation.

Li Haogu smiled and said to Fu Tianpeng: "Young Master Fu, Wu Xi disguised his family members and sent them out of the city. It seems that he was afraid of being controlled by others. That's good. We can make full use of this now and release Feng Zheng from being imprisoned. As for the news of the death of Master Mei Yi, the content and wording must be thorough and sharp, attacking Wu Xi for not reporting the knowledge and having ulterior motives. In addition, he must quickly report to the court about his gathering of ships and the list of secret letters."

Regarding Li Haogu's strategy, Li Haoyi, Fu Tianpeng, and Zhao Xueqing nodded in agreement. Then Li Haogu wrote furiously on the desk and wrote an article titled "Advice to the People of Pingjiang Prefecture". The content of the article not only pointed out Wu Xi's rebellious actions in full, but also provided strong supporting evidence. At the end of the article, Li Haogu mobilized all the people in the city to join the army to help the court eliminate the rebellion.

After Li Haogu's denunciation was posted, it stirred up waves and soon caused a sensation in the whole city. When Wu Xi saw that the reinforcements had not arrived yet and that he was about to be surrounded by soldiers and civilians in the city, he was at a loss and hurriedly asked the people around him for advice. The Jade-Faced Enchantress told Wu Xi that as long as Feng Zheng comes forward, he can destroy the so-called evidence listed in Li Haogu's appeal. Wu Xi nodded repeatedly, and he rushed to the prison with Yang Biao and Ma Jin.

Wu Xi came to Feng Zheng's prison and said to him: "Feng Zheng, we plain people do not speak secretly. I am here this time to make a deal with you." After listening to Wu Xi's words, Feng Zheng sat down On the straw mat in the cell, he was tugging at the straw in silence. He grabbed a piece and threw it aside. Soon his feet were covered with dry rice stalks.

Seeing Feng Zheng ignoring her, Wu Xi immediately became angry. He grabbed the cell bars with both hands and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Feng Zheng, you are already on the verge of death, and yet you are still so showy and arrogant."

Feng Zheng raised his head and glanced at Wu Xi. At this moment, his thin and dry face was flushed with anger, and he looked like a monkey. Feng Zheng felt very relieved when he saw his angry expression.

He said coldly to Wu Xi: "Wu Xi, you should keep your own words for your own benefit. You harbor evil intentions and plot rebellion, which has brought shame to our ancestors."

After Feng Zheng finished speaking, Wu Xi's eyes flashed fiercely. He said to Feng Zheng: "Captain Feng, since you are so stubborn and stubborn, don't blame Wu for being vicious. Come on!" After Wu Xi's words, Yang Biao and Ma Jin each held a blade and pointed at Feng Zheng. Stab away. Feng Zheng's clothes were stained with blood, and he kept scolding Wu Xi before he died.

The cell leader and jailer were stunned by the scene in front of them. Wu Xi said to them fiercely: "Zhao Gou is stupid and incompetent. I want to join the Jin Kingdom. If you are willing to follow me, you will join the team immediately."

As soon as this statement came out, the cell boss and jailer were dumbfounded. They told Wu Xi that they would leak this matter soon and asked Wu Xi to let them go.

Wu Xi was not willing to let them go. After he asked his personal followers to deal with them, he prepared to burn down the Pingjiang government office. As soon as this move came out, many of Wu Xi's soldiers immediately dissuaded him and told Wu Xi. Once a fire breaks out in the government office, the fire will inevitably spread, and the lives of people along the street will be in danger.

Wu Xi cursed these people as traitors. He ignored the dissuasion and planned to set fire to the people in order to take advantage of the chaos and escape. Yang Biao and Ma Jin lit the torch and threw it on the straw pile in Feng Zheng's prison. Immediately a ball of fire rose and thick smoke billowed out. Wu Xi rushed outside with his soldiers. Li Waigu and Li Waiyi's soldiers and horses were killing each other. They shouted: "Soldiers, charge bravely to me. Don't let Wu Xi go."

Wu Xi was so frightened when he heard the cry of killing that he quickly took off his official robe, put on his civilian clothes, mounted his horse and fled. Wu Xi was about to leave quickly when Fu Tianpeng came to his side. He drew out the blue wave sword, his handsome face like the silver moon filled with anger. Fu Tianpeng pointed at Wu Xi and cursed: "Where are you going, traitor? Why don't you get off your horse and be bound?"

Wu Xi said "Ah" and quickly turned his horse's head. Fu Tianpeng's blue sword flashed with cold light, and a strong wind rushed towards Wu Xi. Fu Tianpeng's "Chujiang Crossing" sword was extremely fast and fierce. Wu Xi's skill was bound to kill him under the sword. While he was sitting there waiting for death, a kite flew into the air and blocked Fu Tianpeng's attack with his tornado legs.

Wu Xi, who was still in shock, glanced at the person who took action, and it turned out to be Lu Qiang. Wu Xi cupped his fists and saluted Lu Qiang, and then said: "Master Lu, you came just in time. This boy named Fu is blocking my plan with the Li brothers. Help me kill him quickly."

Lu Qiang nodded, his legs were set up like swords, the ghost-headed sword in his hand was cold, and he looked at Fu Tianpeng with fierce eyes. Fu Tianpeng walked with a double step, punched all directions, pushed the blade forward horizontally, and waited for the powerful enemy in the posture of "pushing the window and looking at the moon". Lu Qiang shook his scarred face and sneered at Fu Tianpeng: "If the bald donkey from Shaolin Temple hadn't intervened last time on the mountain road, I would have killed you. This time, Pingjiang Mansion Office will be your death." land."

Fu Tianpeng moved his energy to his Dantian, his feet were quick, the knife in his hand was flying, and the light and shadow flashed, and he went straight to Lu Qiang's door. Lu Qiang squatted down, hiding his head and tail. After sweeping the blue wave sword, he cut off a few locks of Lu Qiang's hair. "Your skin and hair is from your parents". Lu Qiang was furious. He put the Ghost Head Sword back into its scabbard, put on the iron claws on his hands, and charged at Fu Tianpeng with the attitude of a "hungry wolf pounces on food".

Fu Tianpeng didn't look afraid when he saw Lu Qiang repeating his old tricks. He waved the blue wave sword, and while moving around and turning his body, he used a combination of virtual and real attacks. Sometimes the sword slashes Lu Qiang's heavenly spirit, sometimes it stabs Lu Qiang's heart, and sometimes the blade points downward, sweeping away Lu Qiang's lower body. Lu Qiang jumped up and down, tired of dealing with Fu Tianpeng's moves.

While the two men were fighting life and death, Xiao Jianqiu secretly took out the snake-shaped dart from his dart bag. Shooting stars flickered, leaves and flowers were picked, and white light shot straight to the back of Fu Tianpeng's heart. Upon seeing this, Zhao Xueqing knew that Xiao Jianqiu was attacking from behind. She gathered strength with one hand and pushed out the scabbard of Chanjuan Sword. There was just a "dang" sound, and the snake-shaped dart and the scabbard of Chanjuan's sword collided together, and they both landed at the same time.

When Xiao Jianqiu saw Zhao Xueqing defending Fu Tianpeng, he was filled with jealousy. The Qingfeng sword in his hand went straight towards Zhao Xueqing. At this time, the infinite hatred that "I would rather have broken jade than be ruined" surged in his heart.