The next morning, before dawn, the two of them shouldered their burdens and started on their journey again.
It was this sudden decision that changed their fate, as well as the fate of the world and the martial arts world.
The destination is Luoyang, the eastern capital of the Sui Kingdom.
On that day, Song Lupu said that after going to Sichuan to finish the business, he would go to Luoyang to look for the legendary He's Bi. Since this was not something that could be done in ten days and a half, they still wanted to try their luck in Luoyang even though it was half a year later.
Let’s see if we can meet Song Lu.
The closer they got to the Yangtze River, the more they felt the oppression of the war. From time to time they met people fleeing on the road. When asked, no one could figure out who they were fleeing from, not even the Sui army or the rebel army.
That day, I came to a small county town, found a small hotel, and slept until midnight. Suddenly, the streets were filled with people and chaos.
The two knew something was wrong, so they quickly packed their bags and rushed downstairs, asking one of the guests who was about to leave.
The man said, "Du Fuwei defeated the Sui army in Dongling and occupied Liyang, but he didn't expect that his troops would arrive so soon."
After saying that, he left in panic.
The two of them did not expect that Liyang would fall so quickly, which immediately ruined their plan to take a boat to Liyang and head north. When they came to the street, they saw people and cars fighting for the road, rushing to escape to the south, calling their children and mother, and crying loudly.
.Although the two of them were extremely courageous, they were still big children after all. They were infected by the atmosphere that was as terrifying as the end of the world. They were immediately confused and blindly followed the flow of people and left the county town.
The road was littered with discarded clothes, furniture, utensils, and shoes, and everything else was there, which showed how chaotic the situation was.
The two of them held on to each other desperately, fearing that they would be separated by the crowd.
When we went outside the city, we saw that the mountains and plains were filled with torches and people fleeing the war. Unexpectedly, in a small county town, where the streets were usually sparse, so many people suddenly came out.
Kou Zhong pulled Xu Ziling, changed direction, left the brigade via a branch road, and said in a deep voice, "We still have to go north, at least we won't go to Liyang."
Xu Ziling nodded and said: "It should be so, we just need to be careful."
The two of them turned around, bypassed the county seat, and continued north.
After leaving Cuishan, they walked for the first time at night. Surprisingly, they found that they could see the road clearly with the faint starlight.
After walking for a long time, the sky was full of fire ahead, and there was a faint sound of shouting for death. The two of them were so frightened that they didn't choose their way and went far away. It was this change that made them completely lose their sense of direction.
At dawn, they arrived at a small village and were looking for someone to ask for directions. Suddenly there was a loud sound of hooves and a group of people and horses sprinted up the hillside. They were shocked and hurriedly hid in the nearby bushes.
This cavalry group of about sixty people knew they were rebels as soon as they looked at their messy warrior uniforms. Everyone wore green scarves on their arms. As soon as they entered the village, they shot a few dogs that jumped out and then drove them out of the house.
After a search, more than a hundred men, women, and children were driven out of the village. They were all in a hurry, shouting for their children and their mothers, and their cries were so loud that the two of them couldn't bear to witness it.
If you have unparalleled martial arts, you can go out and uphold justice at this time.
But they also thought that even though they were as powerful as Xiang Yu, the overlord of Chu, they still had to meet various conditions to prevent Wujiang from committing suicide.
In this turbulent era, the power of individuals is simply insignificant.
The Green Scarf Army divided the men and women in the village into two sisters, and spread out to surround them to prevent anyone from escaping.
Only then did they understand why everyone in the county had to flee when they heard that the rebels were coming.
Unfortunately, there was no news in these villages. When the soldiers arrived in the village, they still didn't know what was going on.
The two of them had never seen such a battle before. When they saw the rebel soldiers holding knives and halberds, they all looked like murderers without blinking an eye, and they didn't dare to spit out their breath.
Especially since they were only more than fifty steps away from the nearest volunteer soldiers, it was extremely dangerous.
One of them, who seemed to be the leader of the rebel army, rode up to the crowd of village men, protected by four personal followers. He picked out the strong ones and drove them aside. Others tied them into a string with ropes.
It seems very barbaric and unethical.
If anyone resists, the horse whip will be whipped down immediately and they will be beaten half to death.
The two of them looked at it with their faces green and their lips white, but they were inexplicably angry.
When those mothers and wives saw their sons and husbands being dragged away to work as husbands, they let out bursts of howls and cries that were unbearable to hear.
But those so-called rebels all looked fierce and showed no mercy at all.
After finishing selecting the men, the military leader suddenly reined in his horse and stopped as he passed by the women and children. He pointed his riding whip at one of the village girls and shouted, "Come out!"
There was an immediate commotion among the villagers, but it was quickly stopped by the rebels. Of course, a few people fell to the ground and were injured.
The two of them, Kou and Xu, saw their eyes tearing apart, and knew that stepping forward at this time would have no effect. Only then did they realize how foolish and naive the idea of surrendering to the rebels was.
The village girl was dragged out. She was indeed pretty and plump. No wonder the soldier was moved.
While the military leader was laughing lewdly, a young volunteer next to him said coldly: "I pray, boss, that Mr. Du has his life and is not allowed to rape women. I pray that it's still too late for the boss to rein in his horse now."
This man was full of justice and dared to do the following. The two of them had never thought that there was such a person in the rebel army, and they were shocked in their hearts.
Boss Qi snorted coldly. "Li Jing, please mind your own business. Am I an adulterous woman now? I want to take this beauty home. The matchmaker is getting married and I will take her as my wife. Ha! Does Mr. Du even have to worry about the marriage?"
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Just as Li Jing was about to speak, the village girl bit the green scarf soldier who was holding her on the back of his hand. The green scarf soldier let go in pain. The village girl didn't know where the strength came from, and she ran out of the encirclement and ran in the direction of Kou Xu and the others.
Come.
Four green scarf soldiers immediately rode after him, laughing and cursing.
When Kou and Xu saw the frightened expression on the village girl's pretty face, they were filled with indignation. Considering their own safety, they picked up the stone on the spot, jumped out, and threw it at the green scarf soldier who had caught up with the village girl.
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In the past, when they were in Yangzhou City, their most powerful martial arts was throwing stones. They were proficient in many skills and had good accuracy. At this moment, they took action resolutely, but they were caught off guard. Two green scarf soldiers were hit by stones in their chests and fell off their horses.
At this time, the village girl finally gave out all her strength and fell to the ground.
Kou Zhong suddenly felt that he was full of energy, and the energy in his body was surging, as if he could kill two tigers, and the force of the stones he threw doubled. He was so excited that he shouted: "Xiao Ling rescues people and seizes horses."
Stones were thrown in succession, and just as the other two green scarf soldiers were about to bend their bows and set arrows, they were hit by stones in their cheeks and fell to the ground with a hiss.
With the roar of hoofbeats, all the green scarf soldiers came immediately upon seeing this.
At this time, Xu Ziling had already hugged the village girl. He was worried about not knowing how to mount his horse. When he saw the soldiers coming, he felt anxious and forgot that he did not know martial arts. He hurriedly caught up with the horse that was charging forward, and still hugged the horse that seemed to be rushing forward.
The village girl, who was as light as nothing, flew onto the horse, but she didn't know how easy it was to sit firmly on the saddle.
At this time, Kou Zhong also jumped on another horse and clamped down on the horse's belly, but the horse stood up and knocked him to the ground.
After Xu Ziling mounted the horse, the horse was spinning in circles and could not be driven forward.
The green scarf troops were about twenty paces away. The few in front bent their bows and prepared arrows, but they were afraid of hurting the horses, so they held back their arrows.
Xu Ziling shouted, "Master Zhong, come quickly,"
Kou Zhong was at a loss when he heard the shout and jumped up on Xu Zilu's horse. He hugged Xu Ziling's waist and shouted: "Hurry up!"
At this moment, when the man's black hair turned white with anxiety, the village girl took the reins of the horse, let out a sweet cry, and kicked the horse's belly with her little feet.
The war horse neighed wildly and advanced like an arrow. It was carrying three people and was about to hit the woods. Unexpectedly, there was a dirt road hidden in the woods. It curved left and right, leaving the unfamiliar soldiers behind in an instant.
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling screamed and cheered at the same time. The latter just woke up and was hugging the strange girl's soft body tightly.
Not only did the pretty girl have superb riding skills, but she also knew the surrounding terrain very well. She walked through forests and fields, up hills and downhill slopes, and waded through water to climb mountains. The sounds of the enemy's pursuit finally subsided.
When the three of them were rejoicing, their horses suddenly stumbled and threw them into the grass, leaving them miserable.
When she got up, the beautiful village girl exclaimed and tried her best to cover her chest. It turned out that her clothes were torn, revealing a large section of her white chest muscles.
The two of them were so frightened that they quickly turned their backs.
Seeing that she was only three or four inches shorter than them, Kou Zhong threw the baggage towards her and said, "The clothes are all clean. Pick out some and put them on. We won't peek."
After a moment of rustling, the village girl said shyly: "It's ready!"
The two of them turned around and were stunned for a moment. They thought to themselves that she was so beautiful.
The Daocun girl is about 20 years old, with dark eyes, while Pi Yong is very fair. She looks very charming when she wears men's clothes.
The village girl waved to them and whispered, "Follow me,"
The two of them looked back at the war horse that was vomiting white foam at the mouth and was about to die soon. They sighed in their hearts and followed her sadly for half an hour. The village girl took them to a hidden cave on the mountain and led the two of them. After sitting down, he lowered his head and said, "Thank you two heroes for helping me. I am very grateful to you."
The two of them were hailed as heroes by her, and they immediately felt as if they were in the clouds. At the same time, they were very surprised. This woman didn't look like a village girl, and her conversation didn't sound like someone who grew up in a remote country.
The Pretty Village girl saw the two people's eyes widening with doubtful expressions on their faces. She also realized that although these two people were tall and tall, they were actually just two older children who were younger than herself. They looked innocent and innocent. His shyness was greatly reduced, and he said softly: "The slave's name is Susu, and he is not from Pujia Village. He escaped there because he was separated from his master, and was kindly taken in by the people of Pujia Village!"
Kou Zhong said with relief. "Sister Susu is so beautiful. No matter whether she is kind or not, naturally many people are vying to take you in."
Su Su's pretty face turned red and she said, "That's not the case!"
Seeing Kou Zhong start talking nonsense, Xu Ziling glared at him and asked, "How long has my sister lived there? Why is she so familiar with the environment?"
Kou Zhong said with a smile: "My sister is really good at equestrian skills."
The two of them have always been despised and despised by others, so if someone treats them a little better, they will be touched. Now that they suddenly have this sister who sees them as heroes, you can imagine the fresh and exciting feeling Already.
Su Su didn't know what to do, her pretty face turned even redder, and she said softly, "I have only lived in Pujia Village for a month, but I have tried to go hunting here with the villagers three times. As for riding, my lady taught me all of it. You guys."
Have you never ridden a horse?"
The two of them felt embarrassed, thinking that there were some heroes who didn't know how to ride a horse.
Kou Zhong coughed dryly and asked elsewhere, "Where did my sister's lady originally live?"
Susu was so happy to be called by the two sisters in front and behind her that she felt happy in her heart and said softly: "My lady is Zhai, the master's only daughter Zhai Wuxia. Our team was attacked that day, and there was chaos.
They got separated, but my young lady is very skilled in martial arts, so she should be fine. She should go back to Rongyang now."
The two of them were immediately moved.
They stayed in the hotel for the past three months, and heard various news and rumors from the business and travel office every day, among which Zhai Rang and his number one general Li Mi were often mentioned.
Zhai, known as "Big Dragon Head" to others, was the leader of the Wagang Army. Six years ago, he and another fierce general Xu Shiji under his command revolted in Wagangzhai and proclaimed themselves king. They repeatedly defeated Sui soldiers, but were defeated by Sui general Zhang Xutuo.
, failed to expand its power.
Last year, Li Mi joined Zhai Rang, doubling Zhai Rang's strength. Li Mi even defeated the Sui army at Rongyang Dahai Temple and attacked and killed Zhang Xutuo. Since then, the Wagang Army has become more powerful. It is obvious that it is the leader of the rebel army in the world.
It is indeed extraordinary that passers-by regard her as a big dragon head. I never expected that this beautiful sister is actually the maid of Zhai Rang's daughter.
Kou Zhong said in surprise: "Isn't Rongyang a hundred miles east of Luoyang, the capital of Shu? It's so far away from here, how could my sister sneak here?"
Su Su replied, "Young lady was going to Liyang to listen to the song "Wei" sung by Shang Xiufang, the most talented woman in the world. Little did she know that the news was leaked and something happened before she arrived in Liyang. If my sister hadn't been so quick, I wouldn't have had the chance to meet you here.
"
Unknowingly, she also regarded herself as a sister.
At this moment, a slight cough came from the entrance of the cave.
The three of them were horrified when they heard the sound and looked towards the entrance of the cave.
I saw a tall and majestic man, a strong man in his twenties and forties, walking in.
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling jumped up and stood in front of Su Su.
Kou Zhong took a closer look and said, "Aren't you the person named Li Jing?"
The person who came was none other than Li Jing, who had once rebuked the leader of the Green Turban Army. He was not handsome, with a rough face, but he had a straight nose, a broad forehead, and sparkling eyes, which gave him the impression of being both steady and resourceful.
Li Jing smiled slightly, showing his snow-white teeth, which were in sharp contrast with his dark and rough skin. He nodded and said in surprise: "I am Li Jing. This little brother has really good eyesight. At that time, there were at least a hundred meters between you and me."
From a distance of fifty steps, you can actually recognize Mr. Li's face, so you can call him out right now. But looking at your skills, you don't look like someone who has practiced martial arts. This is indeed very strange."
The two of them felt awe-struck. Li Jing could infer so many things based on just one sentence from Kou Zhong, which shows his insight and wisdom.
Su Su said from behind with a trembling voice, "At most, I will follow the heroes back and you must not hurt them."
Li Jing laughed and said: "Only because of these kind and righteous words from the young lady, I, Li Jing, will risk my life to protect you. Don't worry, you three. I only came here alone. The boss of Naqi has been shot and killed by Li in secret. He is so adulterous and evil."
If you stay in this world, you will only harm a few more people."
Looking at his size and bearing, Kou Zhong knew that the two of them together were no match for each other, not to mention that the other party was armed with a long sword, bow and arrow. However, he said that he would shoot Boss Qi to death and that he would risk his life to protect them. He must not have lied to them. He relaxed his guard and said, "Brother Li, please sit down."
Li Jing took off the bow and arrow on his back, put down his sword, came to the room between the three of them and sat down. After everyone was seated, he smiled.
"I should have been here a long time ago, but in order to sweep away your hoofprints, I wasted some time."
Xu Ziling and Kou Zhong looked at each other and said sadly, "We didn't expect this."
Li Jing happily patted him on the shoulder and gave him a thumbs-up with his other hand, saying, "Being brave and not afraid of force is the behavior of a good man. It's even more rare that you have such courage, intelligence and skill when you are still under age. You will definitely be extraordinary in the future." figure."
Then he said to Su Suo: "My lady's riding skills are very good."
The three of them blushed when he praised him and were very fond of him. Su Su said: "Will those green scarf soldiers anger the people of Zengjia Village?"
Li Jing said nonchalantly: This is the second reason why I am late, it is to release those innocent villagers. Boss Shaqi and his few lackeys only have time to drink a few sips of hot tea."
Although Susuo was happy, she was also horrified that he didn't take murder seriously.
Li Jing said calmly: "You can only seize the horses by killing people, but you only brought two horses because you didn't expect that the young lady is not from Pujia Village. But now that I see the young lady, I realize that I still owe one horse."
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were filled with admiration when they heard this. This Li Jing was indeed a man of both wisdom and courage. But they couldn't help but be a little afraid of him.
After Li Jing looked at both of them carefully, he said earnestly and sincerely: "This is an era of great chaos in the world. In the confrontation of swords and weapons, you will die or I will die. Those who are not ruthless enough will be eliminated. Therefore, as long as we understand the goal clearly, we will determine the goal." If you set your own principles and clearly distinguish between right and wrong, and between friends and foes, you will be able to live up to the conscience of heaven and earth."
The two nodded and accepted the instruction.
Su Su said, "Are those people you haven't killed yet still looking for us?"
Li Jing smiled and said, "The main reason is to settle accounts with me. Although Du Fuwei is famous, he is not the material to compete in the world. He not only indulges his subordinates, but also is greedy for the small profits in front of him. He forced Lafu to join the army, which made people angry and villages abandoned. In fact, It's a trick to quench thirst by drinking a dove. I thought he was a person at first, but now I can see through it."
Kou Zhong loved talking about "Rebel Army Scripture" the most, but because Xu Ziling was not very interested, he had no one to talk to. Now he met Li Jing, an "insider" and asked happily, "Which rebel army does Brother Li think has the best future?"
Xu Ziling thought carefully and remembered that Su Suying was Zhai Rang's person, so he reminded him, "Young Master Zhong, don't talk nonsense."
Li Jing saw Xu Ziling targeting Su Su and winking at Kou Zhong, and asked in surprise, "Who is the lady from?"
Su Su hurriedly talked about her life experience, and then said: "My little servant knows nothing about the general trend of the world. Don't be hesitant about what you say because of me."
Li Jing obviously thought highly of Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, and said seriously: "Looking at the current situation, although there are rebels everywhere, there are not many who can be regarded as outstanding figures. The most popular one now is "Big Dragon Head" Zhai Rang, but Zhai Rang My general, Li Mi, is even more powerful than him, and he is well versed in the art of war. If his master and subordinate are unknown, something will happen in the future."
Su Suse changed her question: "Then what should we do?"
Li Jing said in a deep voice: "If Miss Li believes what Li said, she will leave the Zhai family from now on to avoid the disaster of boat capsizing and people being killed in the future."
Su Su said sadly: "My little maid was sold to the Zhai family when she was a child. At that time, the master was still serving as a law officer in Shu County. Later, he was sentenced to death for killing the son of a powerful man, so he came back to fight on his own. And the young lady is very fond of me.
Sister, how can I abandon her like this?"
Kou Zhong was speechless and said: "It turns out that Zhai Rang is not the most powerful yet, so is Li Mi the most promising?"
Li Jing laughed dumbly and said, "The four words "most promising" are used very interestingly. It can be seen that the little brother will be an eloquent person in the future. This is true. Li Mi is not only one of the few martial arts masters today, but also a master of military skills.
God's military strategist is also a charismatic leader, and he is a figure who can aspire to dominate the world. The problem is that there are too many opponents. First of all, there are the four surnames, all of whom are talented people. They will never sit back and watch the Sui Dynasty fall into the hands of the Sundanese.
, this kind of sectarian opinion is deeply ingrained and no one can change it. The most advantageous place of the four sects is that they have been outstanding officials for many generations and are good at governing the country. Is this something that ordinary people in the mountains and fields can't achieve? Du Fu
Wei is the best example. Even if you have great martial arts skills, it is difficult to become a great weapon?"
The two of them thought of Yu Wenhuaji at the same time, showing resentment.
Li Jing said in surprise, "Li hasn't asked the names of the two little brothers yet,"
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling knew that they had revealed his thoughts, so they wanted to deduce the origins of their names.
Xu Ziling reported their names and said calmly: "Yu Wenhuaji killed our mother, so we want to seek revenge from him."
Li Jingna wanted to understand the twists and turns, and thought that Yu Wenhuaji was really the mother who killed them, just like the tragic situation where Yang Guang was so tired that many people's families were destroyed and their lives were destroyed. Later, after Xu Ziling explained it clearly, he knew the details, and he couldn't help saying solemnly.
." The two young brothers are obviously not very experienced in the world. You should know that there is a saying in the world: "You only speak three points of words when meeting people." Many people who appear to be very hateful on the surface may suddenly become enemies under certain circumstances.
. Then every word you have said before may become a fatal cause."
When the two nodded and accepted the instruction, Su Su was moved and said, "Brother Li is really nice to them."
Li Jing said calmly: "There are very few people who can make Li fall in love with him at first sight, and there are countless people who give up at first sight. There are so many seemingly impossible things in this world, but they are all created by ambitious people."
Those who come out can be made marquises or prime ministers. Even people who have ascended to the throne and have nothing can become wealthy businessmen. There are many precedents for this kind of thing, so you can encourage yourselves."
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were very happy when they heard this.
A conversation with Li Jing was like encountering a light in the dark sea, allowing them to see hope and goals, and rekindling their ambitions that had been hit hard by Fu Junzhuo's death.
Li Jing continued: "Besides Qu Rang and Li Mi, the three most powerful forces at present are Wang Bo, Dou Jiande and Du Fuwei. These three forces are the most, hey! The most promising."
Kou Zhong was very proud to see that even a prophetic figure like Li Jing would use his words, and said: "Du Fuwei, you have already judged them, what kind of powerful guys are Wang Bo and Dou Jiande?"
Susu laughed and said, "You actually call me a guy."
Li Jing smiled and said: "Brother Kou still has his innocence! Wang Bo is the top master of the Changbai sect, known as the "Whip King" in the martial arts world, and calls himself "Zhi Shilang". He wrote (Wuxiang Liaodong's Death Song),
He is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and knows how to control them, so he is highly supported by the people of Shandong and is much stronger than Du Fuwei."
After a pause, he continued: "If there is an internal conflict between Qu Rang and Li Mi, the person who will replace him will undoubtedly be Dou Jiande from Qinghe. This man is the overlord of the underworld in Hebei and once served as the head of the village in name. Later, he was killed by Yang Guang's men because of his family relatives.
He was clean and angrily joined Gao Shida's rebel army. Gao Shida died in the battle, and the rebel army fell into his hands. This man had reached the level of martial arts and had 100,000 men under his command. With Gaojibo as his base, his power spread directly
The Yellow River runs through it and should not be underestimated."
Kou Zhong sighed. "Listening to Brother Li's words is better than listening to his mother in the restaurant for three months. Yang Xuangan, Song Zixian, Wang Xuba, Wei Daoer, Li Zitong, Lu Mingyue, Liu Wuzhou, there are so many names.
, my head was pounding when I heard it, it turned out that these are the most powerful people."
Li Jing took out the dry food and asked everyone to share it, and said, "We have to stay here until late at night before we can leave. By then, the pursuers will be exhausted, so we don't have to be afraid even if we encounter them."
The two of them regarded Li Jing as a god and nodded.
Su Su asked, "Now that Brother Li has left Du Fuwei, what are your plans in the future?"
Li Jing didn't answer and asked: "Where are the three of you planning to go?"
Su Suo lowered his head and said, "I want to go back to Rongyang to find the young lady and ask her to remind me to be wary of Li Mi."
Kou Zhong replied, "We are going to Luoyang to find a friend."
Li Jing nodded and said, "I just want to see how the Sui people are doing. They are all going north anyway, so I will give you three a ride!"
Along the way, I can also teach the two little brothers some basic skills of horseback riding, archery and martial arts."
The two of them shouted with great joy, "Master!"
Li Jing laughed and said, "Don't think of me as your master. We are friends only as equals. Besides, the foundation of internal skills your mother has laid for you is truly unfathomable. You two are extremely talented and clever."
, he will be an unparalleled master who will dominate the universe in the future. Now you may not even believe it yourself, but the facts in the future will definitely prove that I am not wrong."
When I saw you looking at me, Li Jing stood up and said, "First let me teach you how to ride a horse, and then I will teach you the sword skills."
There are only a dozen styles of swordsmanship that I can use, which are most useful for charging among thousands of troops and competing for supremacy in the world. It may not be enough, but when galloping on the battlefield, it is extremely powerful and has no fear of the opponent.
There are many people with great strength. As for Li's archery skills, he learned the art of riding and shooting from the barbarians, so he is quite confident."
The two of them had expected such an adventure, so they quickly thanked them.
Li Jing laughed and took the lead out of the cave.