Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing took the Jade-Faced Enchantress down the river in a boat and arrived at the border of Jingchu in a few days. They met the Queen Mother Shizune and told her the meaning of the heroine Jiang Yuexing. Master Shizune immediately sent someone to bring the Jade-Faced Enchantress into the temple. After completing this task, Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing went down the mountain.
As soon as the two reached the foot of the mountain, they saw a fast horse galloping towards them. A few feet away from the two of them, the scout hurriedly reined in his horse, dismounted and ran to Fu Tianpeng. The scout saluted the two men with clasped fists, and then asked in a questioning tone: "Are you Mr. Fu and Miss Zhao?" Fu Tianpeng returned the salute with clasped fists and responded: "This is Fu Tianpeng. I wonder why the general wants to see us?"
The scout immediately told Fu Tianpeng that not long ago, Jin general Tong Erhu led 5,000 cavalry to attack Jiankang. Now he was preparing food and fodder, building warships, and sending troops to attack Pingjiang Mansion.
General Li has posted notices to inform the people not to leave the city, and to step up the construction of city defenses against the Jin soldiers. However, General Li learned that Wu Xi, with the help of Marshal Wanyan Wushu of the Kingdom of Jin, had entered Bashu, Xichuan. Now he proclaimed himself emperor from Shu and openly rebelled against Song. General Li asked two knights to carry his memorial and quickly go to Beijing to meet the saint.
Fu Tianpeng was so angry when he saw that the thief Wu Xi had become a traitor. Zhao Xueqing said to him: "Brother Tianpeng, the matter has come to this, it is useless to be angry. We should hurry to Lin'an to face the Holy Emperor and inform him about Wu Xi's rebellion against the Song Dynasty." Fu Tianpeng nodded, and he took the memorial handed over by the scout. Finally, keep it properly. He and Zhao Xueqing went to the nearby market, bought two good horses, and headed straight to Lin'an.
After the two arrived at Lin'an City, they saw a general in iron armor, with one golden rooster foot on the ground and one foot on a bench. He blocked the people at the city gate and asked for money and supplies.
There was a copper basin placed on the table next to the general, and each of the people had to put in ten coins before being released. What's even more hateful is that the ten grains of money can only be entered and exited once, and you have to pay the full amount as usual next time. Seeing that the copper basin was about to be filled with money and goods, the general grinned like a toad.
Fu Tianpeng was furious at the general's vulgar appearance and despicable behavior. Zhao Xueqing tried to dissuade him from the side: "Brother Tianpeng, for such a shameless person, let him be proud for a few days, and then we will deal with him later when we have completed the important task." Fu Tianpeng nodded, and walked towards the city gate with Zhao Xueqing.
At this time, in the ranks of the common people, an old woman carrying a bamboo basket walked up to the general with a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old. The old woman said to the general calmly: "Master, our grandfather and grandson have picked some wild vegetables and are going to the city to sell them. Our family is poor and we really don't have enough money to honor the military commander. I hope you can Be kind and let us enter the city."
After the general heard what the old woman said, his eyebrows raised and his eyes turned wildly. He clasped his hands behind his back and walked around in front of and behind the grandfather and grandson. His mouth was full of spittle and stars were flying everywhere, and he shouted: "You old man, there is nothing in the world that is not the land of the king. On the shore of the land, Could it be the king's minister? You went to dig wild vegetables in the mountains, and the court has not asked you for taxes and money. You actually shamelessly let me waive the city entrance fee. Get out of here if you know what you are doing."
Seeing that the general was angry, the old woman repeatedly begged him to let them into the city. She kept bowing and said: "Master, please do me a favor. My family has been unable to open the pot for several days. All we have to do is sell some wild vegetables to survive the crisis." The general glared at the old woman, and then glanced at her side. girl. Although this girl's clothes are shabby, she has an oval face, fair and moist, and has a good appearance. Especially her eyes that look like tears but not tears, make people feel love and pity when they see her.
When the general saw the girl, he suddenly had evil thoughts in his heart. He told the old woman with a playful smile that as long as you keep your granddaughter, he will pay for the future entry into the city. When the old woman saw the general's rude words, she was so angry that she trembled all over. She pointed at the general and scolded: "You are eating the emperor's salary, but you don't want to serve the court. You are actually increasing taxes privately, oppressing the people, and molesting young girls. What you have done is really shameful."
When the general saw the old woman insulting him, he became furious. He immediately raised his fist as big as a vinegar bowl and waved it towards the old woman. How could Fu Tianpeng tolerate the general's arrogance in public? He stepped forward and reached out to firmly grasp the general's wrist. Fu Tianpeng clasped the kite, secretly exerting force with his iron-like hands, and after hearing the sound of "Gruck", big beads of sweat oozed from time to time on the general's forehead.
He grimaced in pain, but Fu Tianpeng smiled and said to him: "Master, Master, please calm down. I will pay all the expenses for the people here to enter the city."
After hearing Fu Tianpeng's words, the general waved his hands to everyone. After the city soldiers removed the antlers, the people poured into the city like a tide. Fu Tianpeng then said to the general: "This military master, I am good at massage and osteopathy. I was treating you just now and I have learned that you have injured your bones and muscles. After I finish my work, I will come to see you in my free time."
The general frowned and nodded painfully. After Fu Tianpeng let go of his hand, he walked away with Zhao Xueqing. After entering the city, Zhao Xueqing thought of what happened just now and couldn't help but giggle and said: "Brother Tianpeng, I really deserve you. When he punished this evil thief, he actually thought of medical science. Haha, in order to save face, this general I can only admit that I am sick and suffer the consequences of being dumb." Fu Tianpeng also laughed with great joy.
The two came to Lin'an's largest "Louwailou" hotel to rest and relax. The restaurant outside this building adopts the dripping eaves style structure, with green tiles and flying roofs on the outside, making it magnificent. The interior is decorated with carved beams and painted buildings, giving it an elegant and ancient charm. As Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing walked upstairs, they looked around at the lively scene where guests were packed with guests, drinking and drinking.
They chose a seat facing the window on the second floor to enjoy the beautiful view of the West Lake. The clear waves are rippling, and the lotus flowers are fragrant. Fu Tianpeng looked at the beautiful scenery in front of him, turned around and said to Zhao Xueqing: "Qingmei, people often say that there is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below. I am lucky enough to come to Lin'an today. It is really an eye-opener. Qingmei, throughout the ages, people have praised the beautiful scenery of the West Lake. There are countless poems, can you recite one?”
Zhao Xueqing said: "This dynasty's Yang Wanli Yang Master's poem "Sent Off to Lin Zifang at Dawn from Jingci Temple", after all, the scenery of West Lake is different from that of the four seasons in June. The lotus leaves in the sky are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers in the sun are uniquely red." Fu Tianpeng Nodding, he said to Zhao Xueqing: "Sister Qing, Mr. Yang has integrated all the beautiful scenery of the four seasons of West Lake into his poems. He is really a knowledgeable person who has read many poems."
Then Fu Tianpeng said: "However, I appreciate Lin Sheng's song "Inscribed on Lin'an Residence" more. Outside the Qingshan Tower outside the mountain, when will the singing and dancing in the West Lake stop? The warm wind makes the tourists drunk, and they call Hangzhou Bianzhou." Fu Tianpeng chanted After reciting this poem, a cloud of sadness knitted my brows. He told Zhao Xueqing that although he had never been to Lin'an. But this poem had already been circulated among the people of the Southern Dynasties.
Zhao Xueqing took the words and said: "I remember that Master often told us when he was still alive that the old Prime Minister Zongze crossed the river three times and died with hatred. Many generals did not want to go north, but blindly persuaded the emperor to go south to build a capital. From Jiankang to Lin'an .In the end, singing and dancing leads to a loss of will."
Fu Tianpeng cursed angrily: "I hate the two treacherous men Wang Wenyan and Huang Qianshan who blocked the sun with floating clouds and deceived the Holy Emperor." Zhuge Wuhou's "Shi Shi Biao" said, "Be close to the virtuous ministers and stay away from the villains. This is why the Han Dynasty prospered; be close to the villains." Yuan Xianchen, the government has been in decline since then. Having learned from the past, I hope that the Holy Emperor can appoint loyal people and not be slandered by villains." After Fu Tianpeng expressed his true feelings, Zhao Xueqing gently held his hand and comforted him with kind words.
While Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing were chatting, the sound of "dong dong dong" rushing upstairs was heard from time to time. Then someone sternly scolded: "You are so bold and cunning, you dare to discuss government affairs here and confuse people's hearts. Come on, take them both down for me."
Fu Tianpeng looked up and saw that the general he had just punished came with a group of soldiers.
In front of this group of soldiers, there was also a school captain standing. This man was less than six feet tall, with a sallow complexion and thin muscles, and a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks. He looked at Fu Tianpeng with his small green bean eyes.
After a while, the school captain said to the gatekeeper in a shrill voice: "Wang Boxiang, did this person just hurt you and prevent the court from collecting taxes?" Wang Boxiang nodded and pointed to Fu Tianpeng. Then, the captain ordered his soldiers to take the man.
Facing the soldiers who surrounded him, Fu Tianpeng showed no fear. He took out the wine gourd from his waist, took a sip of the wine, and said to the general with a smile: "General Wang, how are you? My medical skills have rejuvenated you and made you recover. You are leading the way." Come thank me.”
After hearing what Fu Tianpeng said, Wang Boxiang was furious. He pointed at Fu Tianpeng and cursed: "You are such a talkative little thief. When you are captured in one fell swoop, I'll see if you can still be sharp-tongued."
During the conversation, Wang Boxiang had already led the soldiers to rush to Fu Tianpeng. Fu Tianpeng "kicked up like a carp" and rolled back from the table to avoid Wang Boxiang's attack. Then he turned around and grabbed Wang Boxiang, and then kicked Wang Boxiang hard on the buttocks. Wang Boxiang rushed out with a "goose falling on flat sand" style, and immediately fell with a bruise on his nose and a swollen face.
He sat on the ground, covering half of his painful face with his hands and said to the captain: "General Qin, you have to vent this bad breath for me." The captain jumped out and drew his sword towards Fu Tianpeng. Fu Tianpeng held Zhao Xueqing's hand and said to General Song: "Hahaha, I still have something to do. I won't play with you anymore."
After that, Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing used Qinggong and jumped down from the restaurant. They immediately disappeared into the vast sea of people. When the drinkers saw this chaotic scene, they couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle.
Wang Boxiang and the captain named Qin stood there, their faces purple and angry.
