On February 2, the dragon raises its head.
Going all the way north, we stayed overnight at dawn and walked through Sulu and Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei. Half watching and half leisurely, we were free to rein in the horse. This day we arrived in front of Shanhaiguan.
Seeing the vast road of Xiongguan, the weather is like a tiger dominating the dragon's disk. Suddenly, on a whim, he ordered Lao Cui to park the car at the rest area of the scenic spot. The three of them got out of the car, and Li Muye took the lead. They went straight to the ancient arrow tower, climbed all the way to Jingbian Tower, and Muying Tower, Linlu Tower, and finally back to the city head to stop.
Xiaofen wore sportswear, and her handsome appearance was particularly beautiful and toned. Standing next to Li Muye, Lao Cui was wearing a black training hunting suit that had not changed for thousands of years. His bald head was wrapped with a camouflage scarf. He was holding a backpack with a lot of content in his hand. He looked like a heavy and tough man who didn't know what was going on. At a glance, one might suspect that the backpack contains American mines and Italian artillery shells. But in fact, there is the Kitchen God’s belly, full of human fireworks.
Standing on the Great Wall, you can see all around. Climb to the second floor of the city tower and overlook the entire Shanhaiguan City and the wilderness outside the pass. Looking to the north, you can see the majesty of the Jiaoshan Great Wall in the distance; the sea to the south is also dimly visible. Looking eastward, the Great Wall meets the sea, the blue sea and golden sands, the sky opens to the sea and the mountains are majestic. Looking to the west, the Jiaoshan Great Wall is winding and the beacon towers are steep.
Li Muye was in a relaxed mood and full of interest. He turned to the assistant beside him and said, "Li Qizhi also took me to stop here when I first passed by here. At that time, he pointed to the sign and said to me, boy, Look carefully, this sign is not real. The original old plaque was transported to Japan by a little devil. Although this little devil only had a small area, he was able to raise troops to invade China. From the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, dozens of people The year is domineering over us, do you know why?"
Xiaofen asked: "What did you say at that time?"
Li Muye said: "At that time, I was obsessed with joining his sect, so I wanted to speak according to his wishes. At that time, Li Qizhi gave me the impression that he was a man who was not angry and assertive, with unique vision, profound knowledge, and extreme attitude. Chineseism, so I said that I must learn my skills and win back that real plaque in the future.”
"oh."
Xiaofen was not a very flattering person, and she would not be able to strike up any good conversation. If he took her to the pier, no matter what tricks he played, he would not be able to get any money for it. At this time, she should have answered, did Master Li later tell me about your true ability? In this way, Li Muye can continue to reminisce about his absurd youth days and brag a lot.
Li Muye glanced at her, his interest in the conversation subsided a little, and he asked: "Now I ask you the same question, can you tell me about it?"
Xiaofen tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said, "Is the Qing government corrupt and incompetent?"
Li Muye said: "Li Hongzhang and Beiyang are many heroes of the generation. Simply saying that they are incompetent would be too one-sided."
Xiaofen thought about it again and said: "That is the wrong policy direction. The country is poor and weak. Even if there are heroes, it will be difficult to turn things around."
Li Muye said: "No matter how poor or weak we are, our strategic depth and material foundation cannot be compared to that of a small devil."
"That's just internal fighting and internal strife." Xiaofen sighed and said very firmly.
"correct!"
Li Muye said: "To put it bluntly, the biggest problem of us Chinese people is that they like internal strife. Whether it is in politics or business, underworld or white, this situation is inevitable. Zhang Zuolin and Wu Peifu were both outstanding figures at the time, and they were directly involved twice. During the Feng War, hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers were lost and countless equipment was damaged. In the end, it was the European, American and Japanese powers that took advantage. Warlord separatism, the Central Plains War, the Northern Expedition, the Kuomintang-Communist War, and civil wars continued for years. Most of the national defense forces that could fight were consumed. What are you going to do with the little devil?" Xiaofen asked thoughtfully, "Uncle, do you want to talk about topics related to Li Qizhi?"
"Smart." Li Muye praised him and said, "There's no need to worry about being in conflict with each other. My teacher was also a great man for a while. With his current status and wealth, he could easily become a rich man in Nanshan. There is no need to go through such trouble to gain fame and wealth and enjoy the countryside in peace, but he just can't settle down."
Lao Cui quietly reminded: "Boss, there are two people on the left who have been secretly observing us. A black man is taking selfies on the horse trail behind. The camera is always facing us. There is also the fortune teller on the platform below. At least Came here to observe us three times."
Li Muye said calmly: "Don't look at them, just pretend you haven't noticed anything. It's not convenient to do anything here. Let's take care of them after we've wandered enough."
Xiaofen frowned slightly and asked, "Uncle, have you discovered them a long time ago?"
Li Muye said: "This is the first time we have seen a black man, but we have met the fortune teller at the stall at least four times along the way. Although he has simply changed his disguise each time, I see some special movements and habits. You will never be mistaken at first glance, this man is a charlatan who has learned the art of harming others."
Xiaofen was curious: "How can you tell?"
Li Muye said: "He has agency information hidden on his body, so his shoulders don't move when he walks."
Xiaofen thought for a while and said, "It seems like this is really the case."
"Also, the wat tablet he uses for divining is purple, and the sound is extremely clear. A layman cannot tell it, but an expert can tell it is not a mortal thing at a glance."
"What's the point of this?"
"This kind of bamboo is produced in the South China Sea. It's called Purple Golden Bamboo. It's very different from ordinary Purple Bamboo. This kind of bamboo only grows on a small island formed by a volcanic crater. The volcano is deep in the sea, and only a very small part of it is exposed to the sea. Whenever there is a spring tide, the sea water floods the mountain pass, forming a huge steam. This purple golden bamboo absorbs this steam as water to grow, so the growth cycle is very long, and because it absorbs too many minerals, the texture of the purple golden bamboo itself is changed. It is extremely hard, comparable to metal, so it is called Purple Gold Bamboo.”
"No matter how hard this thing is, what can it do in the hands of a weakling?"
Li Muye introduced: "In the eyes of laymen, this bamboo has no other special functions except for its special hardness, but in the eyes of some charlatan warlocks who are proficient in physical properties, it is a priceless treasure. It is an invisible weapon that kills people. As long as it is mixed with Dishes made from sea vegetables will immediately release a powerful toxin that paralyzes the person’s nervous system, causing difficulty in breathing, cardiac arrest, and seemingly sudden death.”
Xiaofen was shocked and said: "Is there such a thing? Then if he has murderous intentions towards someone and kills someone, it is likely that he will not be found out at all, and he may not even be put on file."
"Yes." Li Muye said in a deep voice: "Jianghu seems to be far away from ordinary life, but in fact it is everywhere. It's just that your focus was not on them before, so you didn't pay attention. People in the Jianghu Road live a life that pays attention to What they want is to be free and happy. When they are happy today, they don’t want to chew the fruit tomorrow. They act as they please and cannot rely on common sense. What they seek is not a stable life, so naturally they don’t care about committing crimes. Killing an individual is nothing for these people. It’s a question of whether it’s necessary or not.”
Xiaofen gritted his teeth and said, "Aren't these just a bunch of harmful people?"
Li Muye said: "That's not always the case. There are also heroes and knights walking around in the world who uphold justice and uphold justice."
"The so-called Jianghu people, to put it bluntly, are a group of people who don't live a peaceful life." Li Muye continued: "Actually, most Jianghu people are like this. It has been the same from ancient times to the present. In the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, those who were in Jianghu, not to mention How much money can you make? Just talking about selling eye drops, you can still earn three to five yuan a day. During the day, you dress like a small businessman. At night, you change into a long gown, go to a restaurant to eat noodles, take a bath and go to the theater to show off. Jiao'er, there are two more big smokers coming late at night."
"Who is selling eye drops?"
"It was a business in the Jianghu in the past. Since the Song Dynasty, Jianghu has formed some unwritten rules. Tokyo Menghualu mentioned that those who sell medicine and divination all have crowns and belts. As for beggars, there are also standards. If you slack off a little, everyone will It will not be tolerated. The scholars, farmers, merchants, and merchants, all living in hundreds of households, all dressed in their own colors, dare not go outside."
"I understand what you mean, but this Tokyo Menghualu... Haha, forget it, uncle, please go on and tell me what's going on with selling eye drops."
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"What a distraction." Li Muye smiled and continued: "People in this industry usually wear strange soap-colored tall hats and orange long-sleeved robes when walking around the world. They have masks with eyes painted on the front and back. The medicine bag face also has a big eye with thick eyebrows and fine eyes, and the numerous eye disguises show his identity as an ophthalmologist."
"oh."
This stupid girl, Li Muye simply ignored her compliments and continued: "Some people in this industry have inherited real skills, but most of them are ignorant."
"When treating someone, stretch out your right hand, with the index finger upright and the thumb facing forward, pointing towards the right eye of the patient in front of you, like a move or a tactic. At this time, another figure appeared there with a gourd hanging on his back and a handle on his waist. There is the word '诨' written in cursive on the broken fan, and the turban is tied up in the shape of the sky. He is wearing a round-collared green shirt with the corners tucked into a belt, white trousers and shoes, and the sleeves are rolled up to the elbow, intentionally exposing the tattoos on his arms. "
"The seller of eye drops asked the patient if he could see the word clearly. He replied "Hundred". In fact, when the word was pronounced in the fourth tone, the seller said "Hundred"? This seemed to be true, so he poured pills into the gourd and gave it to the patient. Then he asked me what the word was, and the answer was unclear, and he gave me medicine again. Repeatedly, a pill for three coins can be sold for twelve or eighty taels."
"Pfft!" Xiaofen couldn't help laughing and said, "Uncle is teasing people again. How can there be such a stupid patient?"
Li Muye said: "Think about it, what kind of people were more likely to suffer from eye diseases in the past?"
"Of course he is a scholar."
Li Muye smiled and said: "So, they care about face the most. They don't dare to argue if they read a word wrong. They have to explain it as a mistake. After taking the first pill, they feel refreshed and their eyesight is clear. The taste is so good that they can't stop. , so the second pill is naturally much easier to accept. It may not necessarily be stupid, but the person selling eye drops will add some datura paste to the pill, so that people can't stop taking one pill."
"That's really wicked." Xiao Fen's chivalrous feelings burst out again.
Li Muye said: "I'll take you out to expand your knowledge, so that you won't think too much about the world all day long."
Xiaofen said: "These bad guys all have their own abilities, but they don't want to take the right path and be good people."
Li Muye said: "That's not necessarily the case. There are still quite a few of them who yearn for a life above the rivers and lakes, and are not willing to waste their time wandering around the world. These people in the rivers and lakes often spend their whole lives waiting. Chance."
"Li Qizhi!" Xiaofen said softly: "I understand, he has gathered many such people in the world now. Now they think they have waited for the opportunity for a turning point in their fate, so they all jumped out. Uncle, what do you think these people are all about? What exactly are we going to do with you?" (End of Chapter)