The snow had stopped for a few days, and the air in the city of Vaud was chilly. The streets and houses were black, white, and gray. Under the eaves on both sides of the road, people with sleeves squatted there, watching the road. Pedestrians came and went, white mist came out of people's noses, not many people spoke loudly, and most of the eyes that occasionally crossed on the road were also apprehensive.
Some people have already put away their carriages and horses and are about to leave. Under a tree in front of the road, there is a child crying, and in the opposite door, the child who waved goodbye to him has already burst into tears. I don't know what the young couple will be like in the narrow alley. Most of the merchants closed their doors, and the warriors in the green forest were in a hurry, not knowing where to go to help.
This is a scene of chaotic separation. Shi Jin first saw it more than ten years ago, and now he has more feelings in his heart. This feeling makes people disappointed with this world, and it always makes people feel something they can't let go of. All the way to the temple of the Daguang Sect branch, the noise of the clamor rang out. Inside were the shouts of the guardian monks and soldiers when they practiced martial arts. Outside, the monks gave lectures and the believers crowded half a street. Everyone was seeking the blessing of the Bodhisattva. .
Shi Jin, who was wearing a padded jacket, looked like a farmer in the countryside, but the long bag on his back still showed some signs of a green forest man. He walked towards the back door, and halfway he was greeted by a well-dressed and well-looking man. When he came up, he cupped his hands and leaned over to do the ceremony: "The Dragon King is here, please."
Shi Jin just went inside silently.
The monks and soldiers practicing martial arts in front of the temple were humming and majestic, but they were just a face to show to the ignorant people. At this time, the masters who gathered in the back were the masters who came with Lin Zongwu. Under the eaves and in the courtyard, Regardless of whether the monks or laymen are young and strong, most of them have sharp eyes. Some people glance over, and some people join hands in the courtyard.
The rivers and lakes seem to be idle, but in fact they have a lot of rules and pomp. Lin Zongwu is now the number one expert in the world, and most of the people who gather under his command are from one side. Ordinary people want to enter this yard. Different people have different attitudes and attitudes.
Compared with the literati who still speaks of modesty, the martial artist is much more straightforward, practicing craftsmanship, and looking for face. However, Shi Jin has long been out of this category. Some people recognized this man who looked like an old peasant and stood there respectfully. Some people asked in a low voice, then quietly backed away and watched from a distance. . In the middle, young people still have unruly eyes, and middle-aged people never dare to make mistakes. The older the rivers and lakes are, the less timid they are. In fact, it is not that they are timid, but that they have seen more, and they will understand many things, and they will no longer have unrealistic delusions.
After two such courtyards, go further inside, it is a garden with plum blossoms, the pond water has not yet frozen, and there is a pavilion on the water, Lin Zongwu greeted him from there: "Dragon King, there are some things just now, I have lost a long way to welcome, neglected."
"Sect Master Lin." Shi Jin only slightly bowed his hands.
Shi Jin didn't like Lin Zongwu. He had a strong desire for human rights, and many things could be called unscrupulous. The Great Guangming Religion only wanted to expand and deceive people. The disciples and grandchildren of mixed good and bad have also done many bad things. But if only from Lu Lin's point of view, this person is only an ambitious hero. He is arrogant and kind, and he does things at a personal level. Back then, Liangshan Song Jiang Song eldest brother was not like this.
At the beginning, Shi Jin only sought loyalty, and Liangshan also entered. Later, as his knowledge became deeper, especially after careful consideration of Zhou Zongshi's life, he realized that Liangshan was also a wrong path. But for more than ten years in this world where black and white are inseparable, he will not turn against Lin Zongwu because of such disgust. As for last year's competition in Zezhou, although he was beaten to the end by the opponent, he vomited blood to the end, but a fair duel was indeed inferior to others.
After saying hello, Lin Zongwu led Shi to the front of the pavilion where the tea had already been cooked, and said something like "Dragon King is so hard to invite", but when he got to the table, he turned around and bowed formally again. hand over.
"Lin Mou heard about Wang Gan's incident. The Dragon King broke through 600 people with 30 people, and rescued the old and weak in the whole village. The Dragon King is a true hero and is worshipped by Lin Mou."
As the number one person in the world, he has such a full attitude that if other people from the Green Forest were to be impressed, he would be convinced immediately. Shi Jin just looked at it and returned the salute: "I heard that Cult Master Lin has news about Mu Anping, and Shi came for this, and I hope Cult Master Lin will inform you."
"...Sit down first." Lin Zongwu looked at him for a moment, spread his hands with a smile, and the two sat down between the pavilions. Lin Zongwu said, "The eight-armed dragon king is sympathetic to the heavens and the people, and he was a human being who led Chifeng Mountain to oppose the Jurchen back then. A big hero who gives thumbs up when people mention it. The last time you and I met was in Zezhou, Zezhou. At that time, I watched the sullenness between the eyebrows of the Dragon King. I thought it was for the chaos in Chifeng Mountain, but I will see you today, only to know the Dragon King. For the sake of all the people in the world to suffer."
Shi Jin listened to his nagging, thinking that I am your mother, and replied casually: "How can you see it?"
"If it really is Chifeng Mountain, the Dragon King will lead people to kill him. Why did he wander around Wozhou for a year. I heard that the Dragon King was originally looking for Mu Anping, but he couldn't help but come for the Jurchen thing. Go go, and now the dragon king has a death energy on his face, which is an image of begging for death that hates the world. Presumably the monk is swaying, and the dragon king is thinking, what kind of shit are you putting on..."
Lin Zongwu smiled kindly, and pushed over a cup of tea. Shi Jin thought for a moment: "I'm here for Mu Anping. If Master Lin has any information about this child, I hope you will let me know."
Lin Zongwu nodded: "I have some doubts for this child, and I want to ask the Dragon King for advice. At the beginning of July, because of some things, I came to Wozhou. At that time, Master Tian of Weishan Hall hosted a banquet for me. On the night of the third day of the lunar month, something happened…”
The weather was cold, and the water mist rose from the hot tea in the pavilion. Lin Zongwu solemnly talked about the battle that night, which started inexplicably and ended inexplicably later.
"...Walking on the rivers and lakes, sometimes I am confused by some things and get into the scene. Speaking of which, it is a joke... I later investigated secretly, and after a while, I learned the ins and outs of this matter. Mu Yi's Chakuai had his wife killed and his children kidnapped. He was hysterical, the monk was unable to retreat, Tian Weishan deserved to die, and Tan Lu deserved to be killed the most."
Lin Zongwu paused: "It was a few days ago that I learned that Mu Yi was dating the Dragon King. During this period, the monk heard that there was a great master who sent letters all the way for the message of Jurchen going south, and later died in battle in the Leping camp. In. It was said to be in the camp, but in fact, this person is a master, and most of them want to die. Later, it was confirmed that this person is the Mu Zhukuai, probably because of his wife and children, and he doesn’t want to live anymore…”
When he said this, he reached out and poured a cup of tea, looking at the mist on the tea: "Dragon King, I don't know what this Mu Yi is from."
"...Everyone is already dead." Shi Jin said, "Even if Master Lin knows, what's the use?"
Lin Zongwu smiled complicatedly on his face: "I am afraid the Dragon King has misunderstood a bit, this battle is confusing, but I have said that the world's best martial arts is the best in the world, and the right thing in the competition may not be I have to find a place afterwards. It's just... The Dragon King thought, what did Lin ask for in this life?"
Shi Jin drank a cup of tea quietly: "Shi Mou admires Master Lin's martial arts."
"Yeah." Lin Zongwu smiled bitterly on his face, he paused, "This year, Lin is fifty-eight. In front of others, Lin is good to talk big, and he does so in front of Dragon King, but he will be punished. The Dragon King looks down on it. The monk has six impure faculties and desires in his life, but what he seeks the most is the reputation of being the best in the world for martial arts.”
The huge monk took a sip of tea and said, "When the monk was young, he thought he was strong in martial arts, but Fang La, Fang Qifo, Liu Dabiao and others are talented in the sky, and Zhou Dong in the north, sitting in the Yuquan gym, is invincible in the world. Hand. The holy religion was usurped by Fang La, so I had to hide with my senior and junior brothers. When my martial arts mastered, Liu Dabiao was dead. Fang La and Fang Qifo competed in the world and lost to Hangzhou. When I regrouped, I always wanted to find the martial arts world. The first Master Zhou came to a competition and thought he had certified his name. It's a pity... At that time, Zhou Tong was almost eighty years old, and he didn't want to fight with juniors like me. I also thought, what if I found him? It was impossible to beat him. Not long after that, he stabbed Nianhan and died."
"...From now on, I will be the number one in the world, and I will never be able to grab him again." Lin Zongwu sighed in disappointment in the pavilion, and after a while, he turned his eyes to Shi Jin: "I later heard that Zhou Zongshi stabbed him. Nianhan, the Dragon King follows him, and he has been instructed by Zhou Zongshi, I don't know how the Zhou Zongshi martial arts is from the perspective of the Dragon King?"
Shi Jin looked at him: "You are not Zhou Zongshi's opponent."
Lin Zongwu clapped his hands and nodded: "It's the same thing when I think about it. Now that I look back on the style of my predecessors, I yearn for it. It's a pity that I didn't see each other in my life. This is one of the biggest regrets in Lin's life."
He sighed in disappointment, stood up from his seat, and looked at the eaves and the sky not far away.
"If it was before, Lin would not be willing to admit it." He said, "However, in July, Mu Yi's marksmanship surprised Lin. Among Mu Yi's marksmanship, there is Zhou Zongshi's marksmanship. Since then, Lin has been inquiring about this person. Brother Shi, the deceased has passed away, but we can still cherish the memory in our hearts. This person has such a high level of martial arts, he is definitely not a mediocre person, and he also invites the Dragon King Informing the identity of this person can also forget a doubt in Lin's heart."
Shi Jin looked at him for a while, and then said, "This man is my elder brother on Mount Liang, one of Zhou Zongshi's disciples in the Imperial Fist Gym, and Lin Chong, the 'Leopard Head' who once served as the head of the 800,000 Imperial Army. My elder brother was originally from a good family, but he was later murdered by the traitor Gao Qiu, his family was destroyed, and he was forced to go to Liangshan..."
The cold wind from the outside blew over the courtyard with a whimper. Shi Jin started talking about the life of Brother Lin from the beginning, until he was forced to go to Liangshan, and then Liangshan was destroyed. He reunited with Zhou Tong and was expelled from the teacher's door. A family is formed, and the family is broken again... He has been anxious about many things these days, and it is difficult to sleep at night. At this time, bloodshot eyes accumulate in his eyes. When he talks about Lin Chong, the redness in his eyes is not known to be blood. Still shedding tears.
"Heaven and earth are not benevolent." Lin Zongwu nodded slightly when he heard these things, and then let out a sigh. Only in this way did he know where the madness and the death-defying intent in Nalin's shooting technique came from. After Shi Jin finished speaking, the courtyard was quiet for a long time, before Shi Jin said again:
"Now that Brother Lin is dead, the only blood he has left in the world is Anping. Master Lin called me to come and said that he had the news of a child. If it wasn't for Shi Mou, Shi Mou would have thanked him."
Lin Zongwu watched him silent for a moment, as if he was making an important decision, and after a while he said, "Brother Shi is looking for the whereabouts of Mu Anping, and Lin is also looking for the ins and outs of this matter, but it has happened for a long time, Tan Lu ...I have never found it. However, the young master of the Qi family who committed the crime was recently arrested, and Lin was detained by someone, and he is now locked in a private prison in Wozhou City."
He took out a token and pushed it towards Shi Jin: "Huangmuxiang is the first one, Rong's Martial Arts Hall, Brother Shi will be able to ask for someone later. But... Lin asked, and I'm afraid he will too. I don't know the whereabouts of that Tan Lu."
"Enough, thank you, Master Lin..." Shi Jin's voice was extremely low, he took the sign, and although he was still sitting as before, the murderous aura and viciousness in his eyes had already piled up. Lin Zongwu pushed him a cup of tea: "Is the Dragon King still willing to hear a few words from Lin?"
"Let's talk, the leader."
"Brother Shi can't let go of the people in this world." Lin Zongwu smiled, "Even if my heart is full of Mu Anping's whereabouts, I can't let go of the danger of this Jurchen coming from the south. The monk... is not a good person. There are many desires, power and fame, but in general, Dragon King, my Daguangguang Sect has acted with integrity. Ten years ago, Lin raised an army to fight against gold, and over the years, the Great Light Religion has always been committed to fighting gold. Now that the Jurchen is coming, it is difficult to defend the city of Worth, and the monk is going to fight the Jurchen. Brother Shi should also know that once the soldiers are in danger, Brother Shi will definitely go up to the city wall of Wuzhou. Brother Shi will definitely go up. He is good at using soldiers, killed 600 Wang Gan, and only used more than 30 brothers... Lin asked Brother Shi to come over for this matter."
He said: "More than ten years ago, when I learned that Zhou Zongshi was assassinated and died, I knew in my heart that I would no longer be able to prove the reputation of the number one in the world with him. , and then go to stab Nianhan, take righteousness and become benevolent, it is inevitable for the world to laugh. So I led the believers to the north, but unfortunately there are many green forest masters under my command, and too few people who understand the art of war. Brother Shi, the world is inhumane and everyone suffers, but I want to change everything. , the martial arts of one or two people have no effect."
"... I know that the chaos in Chifeng Mountain has caused many doubts in Brother Shi's heart, but for the sake of the world's peace for the younger generation, big and small matters can only be overcome... Lin was thinking, if Brother Shi has spare time, can he come to my grand meeting? Guangmingjiao, help discipline these little ones. If you fight against gold, you and I can fight side by side. If Brother Shi has another place in the future, whether you want to travel the world alone or want to take back Chifeng Mountain, Lin promises , I will never force you to stay at that time, and between you and me, there will always be brotherhood."
After he finished speaking, he poured tea for Shi Jin. Shi Jin was silent for a long time, nodded, stood up, and cupped his hands: "Let me think about it."
"Of course I have to consider it." Lin Zongwu stood up, spread his hands and smiled. Shi Jin thanked him again, and Lin Zongwu said, "Although my Daguang Sect is mixed with dragons and snakes, after all, there are many people. I am still inquiring about Tan Lu's news. If there is a result in the future, I will inform you as soon as possible. Brother Shi."
Saying so, he sent Shi Jin out of the yard, and when he came back, he sighed in a low voice. Wang Nanda was already waiting here: "I didn't expect that person to be Zhou Tong's disciple. After experiencing such a bad thing, it's no wonder that he would go all out when he saw someone. His wife and son were scattered and the family was destroyed. I don't feel wronged if I lose."
In the battle in July, Wang Nanda lost a hand and was almost killed by Lin Chong on the spot. It's just that he usually acts without distinction between good and evil, but now he is involved in such bullshit things, even if his martial arts retreats, his attitude is still a bachelor.
"Unfortunately, this Dragon King has a grudge against my teaching and is unwilling to be recruited by me."
"Why didn't senior brother tell him frankly about Mu Anping being rescued by his senior brother. Shi Jin must be grateful if he wanted to come and wait for me to save Na Lin Chong's only blood and blood. If he brings up the matter of joining the sect at that time, it is hard for him to shirk. "
Lin Zongwu shook his head: "Shi Jin is different from others. He is a big and righteous person. He would rather be broken than broken. Even if I handed my child over to him, he would just return my favor in private, and I would not join the teaching. What I want is his ability to lead troops, and if he wants to be convincing, what is the use of him giving me a life in private?"
The fat monk paused for a while: "Dajie Dayi was fought in the place of Dajie Dayi. Once the Northland started the war, Shi Jin couldn't get out. With the friendship on the battlefield, it's easy to talk about these things again. Much more. Do things first, and let him see the child when the time comes. That is the real way to win his heart... If he was there, the tens of thousands of people in Chifeng Mountain would be an elite soldier. At that time , he'll want to get it back."
Wang Nanda nodded, and then said, "It's just that when the two meet, the child says, doesn't Shi Jin know that you lied to him?"
"I have decided to accept Mu Anping as a disciple, and the Dragon King will think clearly." Lin Zongwu put his hands on his back and smiled lightly, "Zhou Tong, Zhou Tong, I and him have a good relationship after all. Among his descendants, Fu Lu has the true inheritance. , is probably guarding Zhou Tong's grave, I guess it's hard to find. Yue Peng takes General Yue... He is involved in military affairs, and it is impossible to confirm the martial arts with me again. I accept this disciple and give him a true biography. In the future, his name will be changed. At the time of the world, the fate between me and Zhou Tong could be regarded as a complete circle."
Having said this, he nodded: "... I have explained something."
After being so quiet for a moment, Lin Zongwu walked to the tea table in the pavilion, turned around and asked, "By the way, how is Yan Chuxiang?"
"He Yun just came back from Gaizhou, it's not very good." Wang Nanda hesitated for a moment, "Yan Chuxiang and Gaizhou split the altar, I'm afraid it's down to that woman."
As these words fell, Lin Zongwu's face was full of ferocity, only to hear a bang, stone powder splashed on the pillar of the pavilion next to him, but he punched the stone pillar, and on the stone pillar was a bowl the size of the mouth. gap.
Last year, when there was an infighting in the Jinwang site, Lin Zongwu took the opportunity to run a deal with Lou Shuwan and negotiated the missionary rights of the Daguang Sect. The power inside, who knows that more than a year has passed, and the woman who looked at the madness has been united vertically and horizontally, while improving the way of bewitching the people of the church, and now, it has attracted most of the forces of the Great Light Religion, and even Yu Jin. Many of the Daguang Sect disciples outside the Wangdi site knew that there was a mysterious woman who came to the world with good leadership, and they followed them without worrying about food. Only since then did Lin Zongwu know that the world is dangerous, and that the power struggle in the big picture is far more dangerous than the bumps in the rivers and lakes.
However, the fundamentals of the Daguang Sect are not small after all, and Lin Zongwu's life has been bumpy and bumpy, and he will not fall down because of these things. Seeing that the King of Jin began to fight against the Jin Dynasty, and Tian Shi was driving the expedition in person, Lin Zongwu also understood that in this chaotic world, to have a place, relying on weak and incompetent incitement is not enough after all. He came to Vaud and called on Shi Jin several times, in order to recruit troops and make a real record and reputation.
At this time, hearing the news that Yan Chuxiang from the Gaizhou branch had fallen to Lou Shuwan, Lin Zongwu was furious, and it took a while to calm down. It was not even noon at this time, the courtyard was covered with snow, and the sky was as clear as washing, but someone could be heard rushing in from the outside, and when he arrived in front of Lin Zongwu, his words had already stuttered.
"News, newspapers, newspapers... newspapers, Jurchen army... Jurchen army... here we go... "
"Say what?"" Jurchen... Shushu, Shushu led the army, and appeared thirty miles north of the city of Wozhou. The number... The number is unknown and it is said to be no less... "The messenger added with a crying voice, "No less than 50,000. …“
Lin Zongwu stood there, stunned.
At this moment, the monks and soldiers in front were still performing martial arts in high spirits. On the streets of the city, Shi Jin was quickly passing through the crowd to the direction of the Rong's martial arts hall, and soon he heard the sound of warning bells and gongs.
The war broke out. In this battle on the Central Plains West Road, Wang Juyun and Tian Shi launched an army of millions, and they came north one after another. In the four conflicts that have broken out at this time, the two forces that have been losing streak have tried to use a huge and chaotic situation to destroy the war. Jurchen was trapped in the wasteland near the ruins of Taiyuan, on the one hand cutting off the food supply, on the other hand constantly harassing. However, with the means of Zonghan and Xiyin, how could they follow the enemy's plan to dismantle them.
On the 23rd of October, the vanguard army of Shu Lisu appeared 30 miles outside the city of Wozhou. The initial return was no less than 50,000 people, but the actual number was more than 32,000. On the morning of the 23rd, the army Arrived in Vaud and completed the formation under the city. Zong Han's knife also slashed towards Tian Shi's rear. At this time, Tian Shi's team of vanguards, excluding those who had scattered southward these days, still had more than 400,000 troops, divided into three large legions, the nearest one being a hundred miles away from Vau State.
Just like more than ten years ago, Shi Jin climbed the city wall and participated in the team defending the city. Before that bloody moment came, Shi Jin looked back at this white city. No matter when, he couldn't let go of this suffering world. This emotion was like a blessing and a curse. He held the octagonal mixed copper stick in both hands, and what he saw in his eyes was still the figure of Zhou Tong.
That's right, from the beginning to the end, he was watching the old man's back, just because the back was so high-spirited, as long as he saw it once, he would never forget it for a lifetime.
At the beginning of the war in the northern city of Wozhou, near Xuzhou, south of the Yellow River, a strange firework signal rose in the sky.
At the same time, in the east direction, a group of "Hungry Ghosts" with a number of more than one million gradually gathered in the direction of Xuzhou City. It is the initiator of "Hungry Ghost", Wang Shitong...
Further south, in Lin'an City, snow began to fall, and the weather had become cold. In the study room of the Qin mansion, the current privy envoy Qin Hui smashed his favorite pen with a wave of his hand. Things related to the southwest have started to make up for it endlessly...