Chapter 5 The difference between closeness and distance
That night Xu Ziling left Liangdu and drove his boat southward along the Tongji Canal overnight to the intersection of the Tongji Canal and the Huai River. It took only half a day along the canal to reach Jiangdu. If he turned west and turned to Huaize, he would arrive at Zhongli in a few hours. The traffic was very convenient.
It's a pity that Li Zitong has warships stationed here and the iron-clad Hengqu canal prevents any ships from passing through.
Xu Ziling didn't want to cause trouble, so he abandoned the boat there and boarded the 6th to go westward. He used his footwork to get past Zhongli without entering and instead headed southward. As long as he reached the Yangtze River, he could try to take a boat westward to save time and effort.
Along the way, he drank water from mountain springs. When he was hungry, he picked two wild fruits to satisfy his hunger. When he rested, he studied the handwritten secret book passed down to him by Lu Miaozi. Not only did he not feel lonely, he also felt free and carefree.
Now that I have made up my mind to rescue Su Su and her son, I can put aside my worries and stop pursuing this aspect.
On the way, he encountered abandoned villages from time to time. The devastated villages made him feel sad! So he looked for remote and uninhabited mountains and walked over the mountains and ridges. The barren mountains and valleys at his feet were as easy as walking on flat ground.
In the midsummer, flowers are blooming everywhere and the scenery is beautiful. The climate in Qianzhi Henan is mild and rainfall is abundant. Different types of trees form a large forest covering the hillside grassland. Sika deer, golden monkeys, various birds, etc. live and breed. The natural wildness and vitality make it full of wildness and vitality.
I forget the miserable wind and rain in the world.
At noon that day, he crossed a high mountain and arrived at the rich plain on the north bank of the Yangtze River. He raised his eyes to see fruits and branches full of flowers, and his mood was in a good mood. He walked to the top of a hill and looked around.
Not far from the south, there is a strange mountain with rocks as red as cinnabar. There are endless peaks and strange cliffs, which is very strange. There is a temple hidden in the middle of the mountain. Suddenly, I was interested in traveling and wanted to take the road, so I drove towards the strange mountain.
After a while, he came to the foot of the mountain and saw a river winding through it. There was a bridge across the river and connected to a quiet path winding up the mountain.
Xu Ziling was curious and could not imagine that there could be such a beautiful scene in such deserted mountains and wilderness.
But when I thought about it, people built the temple here to avoid the secular world. My mountaineering tour might disturb people. So I gave up my original intention and changed my route. Suddenly, the sound of a clear flute came from far away on the mountain.
Xu Ziling was moved when he heard this.
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Kou Zhong and Xuanyong were studying more than ten topographic maps of the Liangdu area in the study room of the Governor's Mansion.
Xuan Yongdao: With our current strength, directly attacking the East China Sea will definitely result in returning home. But if we make good use of the favorable situation in front of us, we can take the East China Sea as our own without spending a single soldier, and the young commander will not have to travel long distances.
Go to Pegasus Ranch to recruit help.
Kou Zhongda was interested and said: Come and listen.
Xuanyong pointed to a large lake between Luliang Mountain and Yishan Mountain to the east of Pengcheng: This lake is called Luoma Lake. It is the intersection of rivers. It is not only rich in fish, but also has vast lakeshore areas with fertile fields. It is the lifeblood of nearby towns and counties. As long as Xiapi is captured
But if you control this lake, then you don't need to speak out from the young commander. All nearby cities and counties will surrender obediently.
Kou Zhong was surprised and said: How can something be so cheap? Who controls Xiapi now?
Xuan Yongdao: Xiapi is now in the hands of a group of gangsters called the Luoma Gang. The leader of the gang has 3,000 men under him. Not only those who go fishing have to pay him, but also the passengers on the passing ships have to pay for passage.
Frequent plundering has already made people angry. If we can replace it and implement benevolent government, the current prestige of the young commander will be popular. At that time, we will take over the four counties of Huairen, Langya, Lanling, Liangcheng and southwest of the East China Sea.
The three counties of Muyang, Lianshui and Huaiyang plus Xiapi can completely cut off the 6-way traffic in Donghai County. At that time, the East China Sea became our possession.
Kou Zhong looked moved and said: Yong is indeed an insightful man. This plan is not only brilliant, but also within our ability, and will be of great help in rebuilding Pengcheng.
Seeing that the plan was accepted, Xuan Yong was greatly encouraged: So his subordinates immediately sent Luo Qi to fly to Xiapi to find out Du Ren's background and see how to get rid of him in one fell swoop.
After Xuanyong left, Kou Zhongzheng wanted to take out Lu Miaozi's secrets and use his personal guards to report to Yangzhou Gui Xiliang and Xingrong for an audience.
Kou Zhong was overjoyed and rushed out to greet him.
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The sound of the flute rises and falls slowly in the elegant atmosphere of the natural wind, and the connection between the sounds is flawless. Although there are no strong changes or protruding waves, it still has a charm that is entangled until death.
Xu Ziling couldn't help but stop and listen carefully to the ethereal and clear voice, which seemed to be eloquently describing the endless beautiful space deep in a certain soul. It was neither sad nor joyous but could touch the listener's emotions. The player's own feelings are like the empty mountains locked in clouds.
The present and the hidden are so elusive and unpredictable. The soft and clear charm is like an insider who prefers to stare at the lingering fate with the indifference of a bystander. It makes people feel heavy. Life can also be treated with an indifferent attitude.
Deductive interpretation.
The sound of the flute suddenly faded.
Xu Ziling seemed to wake up from a dream he didn't want to wake up from and decided to go hiking.
He knows who the flute player is.
Only she can play such a clear and graceful flute sound, which is not semi-vulgar.
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Kou Zhong welcomed Gui Xiliang and Xingrong, who had been his childhood friends, into the study.
After reminiscing about old times, Gui Xiliang said happily: It's nice to see you. Since we heard the news about your defeat of Yu Wenhuaji, we immediately rushed over. We were most afraid that you would suddenly slip away to another place.
Xingrong said admiringly: "Not many people are as famous as you and Ling now! Alas! If I had come two days earlier, I would have seen Ling." Kou Zhong waited for the two of them to drink the fragrant tea and said with a smile: "The two eldest brothers are indeed well-informed."
I only kicked Yu Wenguang's butt a few times but I still can't hide it from you guys. Is there anything you can tell me this time?
Gui Xiliang stared at him blankly for a long time before sighing: "You are famous all over the world for your talent and wealth, but the scoundrel in your heart is the same as before, as if it will never change."
Kou Zhong laughed and said: Can a good nature be changed by changing it? Isn't it the same as you, a bastard like you, who pretended to be a big brother when you became an incense owner, and you used to act like a big brother? The only difference is that you have a bad nature!
Gui Xiliang couldn't resist and laughed angrily: "You guys won't let me go even once?"
Xing Rong laughed so hard that she stood up and said, "I don't know how long I haven't laughed so happily!"
Kou Zhong raised his tea cup and said: Come! Let me respect the two eldest brothers.
After the three of them stopped smiling, Gui Xiliang said seriously: We came here this time to discuss something very important with you.
Kou Zhong smiled and said: With your current status, you will never come to me for trivial matters?
Gui Xiliang feigned anger and said: If you play tricks again, I will beat you up, no matter how powerful you are now.
Kou Zhong surrendered and said: Brother Gui, please calm down and give me your orders.
Xing Rong interjected: Since I defeated you and Ling in Jiangyin City, Qing, Yu, and Lu Santang fell into disgrace. We reorganized the gang under the leadership of Military Advisor Shao. Because of your relationship with the Song family, Brother Liang became Luzhu Tangtang.
Hey Lord! I've just hired a deputy hall master to play with.
Kou Zhong sighed: "I also know that Xiliang has been promised by Shao's elder sister Lanfang! You are really a lucky man."
Gui Xiliang's face turned red and he said: Are you trying to trick me again?
Xing Rong was afraid that the two of them would be entangled and hurriedly interrupted and said: With the support of the Song family, we have made great progress in the past few years and re-established a good territory in Jiangdu. Otherwise, we would not have learned so quickly that you and Ling had defeated Li Mi, Yu Wenhua and All the brothers in the News Gang are proud of you.
Kou Zhong smiled and said: Don't flatter me blindly. At least Mai Yunfei won't be proud of us, right?
That day in Jiangyin, Mai Yunfei didn't know whether it was because he regarded Gui Xiliang as his lover and was rude to Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling. As a result, he suffered a loss and left the two of them disgraced and disgraced.
Gui Xiliang snorted coldly: Ignore him! Military Commander Shao is the one who has the final say.
Kou Zhong knew then that Gui Xiliang and Mai Yunfei were still at odds with each other.
Xing Rong said: Military Master Shao - we are here to ask you to be the leader of the gang!
Kou Zhong said in shock: What?
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Xu Ziling put his hands on his back and embarked on the mountaineering road. He spread out his feet and reached the pine tree in the middle of the mountain in a short time. There is an octagonal pavilion under the horizontal branches of the mountain. On one side of the mountain, there is a spring with clear water. .
As Xu Ziling stopped to watch, there was a scream at the foot of the mountain, followed by another response that was much closer to him than the previous scream.
Intuitively, I felt that the two whistling sounds were filled with the smell of violence and killing, which made me feel uncomfortable when I heard it.
With a thought in Xu Ziling's heart, he stood up and hid deep in the thick branches of a nearby big tree, where he lay still.
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Gui Xiliang said excitedly: Since you and Ling assassinated Ren Shaoming, our Zhuhua Gang has also become famous. Not only are new people joining the gang, but also local gangs have taken the initiative to merge with us. You may still not believe who is in the Yangtze River area now. Even Li Zitong would try to win us over if he didn't give us any face.
Kou Zhong was stunned and said: Li Zitong?
Xing Rong said: Military Master Shao and Li Zitong have a good relationship, but our request for you to come back as the leader of the gang has nothing to do with Li Zitong, but is a unanimous decision of the brothers in the gang.
Kou Zhong shouted: "Wait a minute!"
The two of them said in unison: What happened?
Kou Zhong glanced back and forth at the two of them several times with gleaming eyes, making them feel uncomfortable. Kou Zhong suppressed the relaxed expression that had always been smiling and said in a deep voice: Do you believe me or Shao Lingzhou?
Gui Xiliang: Well...hey!
Xingrong said flatly: Of course I trust you Kou Zhong. I have known since I was young that you and Ling are the most loyal.
Kou Zhong's eyes fell on Gui Xiliang's face and he said slowly: Nothing you say here will be leaked, so what the hell are you afraid of?
Gui Xiliang said helplessly: He has promoted me and is willing to marry his daughter to me...Oh! Of course I trust you more.
Kou Zhong said proudly: "Finally you two guys understand the difference between closeness and distance. Now we can start an interesting question and answer game. I will ask you and answer. If there is anything hidden, the final victim will undoubtedly be you."
The two of them were startled and dubious, so they had to wait for him to ask.
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The sound of clothes ripping in the wind came from the mountain road. The man had arrived in the pavilion and his breathing was still so quiet and long. It was clear that he was a first-class master of both internal and external training.
Anyone would be surprised to see a master of this level in this wilderness. However, Xu Ziling had already been surprised by the appearance of the flute player. There was no other person who could make his heart move, and he understood that the flute player was deliberately relying on the flute player. Tell the visitor that she is waiting somewhere.
Although the body skills in the pavilion are quick, they can't hide from his sharp eyes. He is a big man in a strong suit with a huge iron stick on his back. He has a hooked nose and deep eyes. He has an unmistakable evil smell. You can tell at a glance that he is not a good person. The most bizarre thing is that he wears a crown on his head, which is crowned by the imperial crown.
While he was thinking, another figure came with great speed and dazzled outside the pavilion. He coldly snorted: "Will Ding Jiuzhong finally come out of your hole? I hope you will do it in the thirty-six moves."
Huanㄐ)芤-turbulence is so arrogant and fat? When I go home, I will regret it too much!
Xu Ziling thought that these two people were old enemies, so they were at war with each other as soon as they met, as if they were ready to take action at any time.
Ding Jiuchong in the pavilion smiled sadly and said slowly and leisurely: I haven't seen Brother Zhou Laotan for twenty years. I didn't expect that his anger is still so strong. No wonder your bare hands can never reach the peak. Listen to that bitch's daughter.
Nai Mu’s true biography, I hope you don’t have to drink and hate the Qiyun Temple!
This week Lao Tan's appearance is even more unflattering than that of Ding Jiuchong. His face is as broad as a basin, his chin is thick and protruding like a bird pecked, his big eyes are like two will-o'-the-wisps, his body is short and fat, but his hands are as thick as
Although the trunk of the tree is wearing a monk's robe, he does not have the slightest air of being an outsider and looks like a murderous demon king.
There is also a string of blood-red beads hanging on his head, which makes people feel nondescript.
From their answers, it can be seen that they are full of hostility towards Shi Qingxuan, who plays the flute.
Suddenly Zhou Lao sighed and made a loud sound like a frog, stepping forward with his left foot and reaching out his right hand from his sleeve.
Something terrible happened.
His already strong hand suddenly swelled to nearly half its color, turned red, and struck the pavilion with a palm from the air.
The air around him seemed to have been pulled away by his huge blood-red hands after his expansion, and then turned into a billowing, smelly heat wave and rolled straight into the pavilion like an overwhelming sea.
Xu Ziling already had a high suspicion of him, but he still didn't expect that his bare hands would be so evil and domineering. He couldn't help but worry about Shi Qingxuan and thought that he couldn't just sit idly by.
Peng!
Ding Jiuzhong in the pavilion groaned, while Zhou Laotan only swayed slightly, showing that Ding Jiuzhong suffered a secret loss in the palm power contest.
Zhou Laotan took back his bare hands and laughed loudly! This case is ridiculous! It's ridiculous! The majestic "Emperor Valley" owner Ding Jiuchong, Ding the Great, was reduced to the point where he almost squeezed out his balls with just a tap on me. How ridiculous!
The wind picked up quickly.
Xu Ziling only saw a figure flashing. The people in the pavilion snatched out the giant iron
.Not only the techniques are mysterious but also varied and generous.
Although Zhou Laotan was relaxed, his expression was extremely solemn. Two swollen and red hands slipped out of his sleeves and turned into red palms that were like fire in the sky and faced the huge x-?
Peng!
When the energy strikes all around, the trees will shake, their flowers will break, their branches will break, and their leaves will fall.
When Zhou Laotan staggered to the left, Ding Jiuchong returned to the pavilion and said with a ferocious smile: My new creation of Emperor Ding is the "Five Emperors x-? The Thirty-seventh Style King Xiang has a dream. How does it feel?"
Zhou Laotan had just stood up and his face was red. Chen Bai didn't know whether it was because of his luck or because of his shame.
Xu Ziling was secretly frightened.
It's surprising that there are two of these two people who can dominate the world no matter who they are.
With his current skills, it would be difficult to deal with any one of them, let alone confront them all at the same time.
Before Zhou Laotan had time to reply, a burst of coquettish laughter came from the mountain road. A woman's voice as coquettish as marshmallows continued: My great emperor brother Lao Tan has been there for twenty years! We still have to meet like we did when we first met.
If a dog bites a dog bone and isn't afraid of giving me a gold ring, will it really twist his ears?
Xu Ziling's heart felt so bad! These demons who had been retired for twenty years emerged from nowhere one after another. They must have had an old relationship with Shi Qingxuan's mother, Bi Xiuxin. She was deeply resentful. Is she capable of handling it? And do I have the ability to help her tide over the difficulties?
Fortunately, he was a free and easy man and would not be upset about this, let alone care about success or failure. He was determined to do his best for this beautiful woman whom he had not yet met.
As soon as a figure flashed, a charming and beautiful girl in colorful clothes appeared next to Zhou Laotan and moved towards Zhou Laotan.
Zhou Laotan moved two feet sideways like a snake, and when he reached the intersection going up the mountain, he stood still and said in shock: If you want to find someone to make out with, just go to your Emperor Ding!
Ding Jiuchong smiled dryly and said: "Brother Lao Tan, I'll leave the introduction to you!"
Xu Ziling was confused when he heard this. Suddenly, Zhou Laotan and Ding Jiuzhong became old friends who were smiling and laughing, and there was no longer any smell of gunpowder.
At first glance, Jinhuan Zhen's age in palace attire may seem to be between ten and a closer look, but you will realize that time is not forgiving. There are crow's feet like spider webs radiating to the temples at the corners of the eyebrows. However, her eyebrows are like distant mountains and her eyes are like autumn water. An out-and-out beauty, but her face was so pale that she looked like a beautiful ghost from the underworld.
I saw her stamping her feet and saying angrily: Who do you think you are? How dare you give me the golden ring of my "beautiful lady"?
One day I will teach you to kneel on the ground and lick my toes.
The sky-shattering smile came from far away and he slowly said in a voice that was originally rough but deliberately pretended to be sinister! If they don't dare to ask for you, just let me go against the grain, Youniao tiredly accept all the orders! Xu Ziling finally tired Discoloration.