Wande Town is still a hundred miles away from the mountain, and the mountain road is still the same mountain road, but no bandits have robbed the road again. Although some suspicious people appeared, perhaps no one made any plans after seeing the murderous intent of these dozens of cavalry.
But even so, Chang Yu was still cautious, marching during the day and camping at night.
The next morning, the sun shone brightly through the branches and leaves. Chang Yu opened his eyes in the woods. He couldn't sleep much all night due to the mosquitoes in the mountains. He finally fell asleep and it was dawn.
"Sir, we can leave the mountain in less than five miles ahead." Kuang Ren's eyes were red. In order to explore the road along the way, he did not dare to be sloppy in his vigilance.
Chang Yu was so happy when he heard the news that he even left camp without breakfast. He had spent enough time in the mountains. He couldn't eat well or sleep well. He was wet and uncomfortable everywhere. In addition to guarding against thieves and wild mosquitoes, Chang Yu was very happy.
, it is really a big bag in one mouthful, and it is unbearably itchy.
"Come out of the mountain and go to Tai'an City for a big meal. I'll treat you to a treat." Chang Yu got on his horse and waved, and dozens of horsemen followed closely behind him, cheering and beating their horses.
The horses galloped wildly, causing travelers on the mountain road to scurry away and curse under their breath while they were busy reincarnating.
Wuli Land is coming in a blink of an eye. After leaving the mountain pass, the view suddenly broadens. Looking at a small city more than ten miles due south, it is Tai'an City. And the towering mountain range to the east of the mountain pass is Mount Tai, one of the Five Mountains.
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Chang Yu had no time to appreciate the magnificent scenery of Mount Tai. He just wanted to run to Tai'an city at the foot of the mountain, take a bath and have a good meal.
At noon, the people in Tai'an city suddenly panicked, saying that a group of bandits had entered the city and robbed them. They were too bold in the clear day, and people were panicked for a while.
The rumors became more intense and even alarmed the state officials. Yes, even though Tai'an City is a small state, it is a state under the jurisdiction of Jinan Prefecture. The officials immediately mobilized their troops and generals to hunt down the horse thieves.
Finally, the whereabouts of this group of thieves were discovered in the largest restaurant in Tai'an City. They were found eating and drinking inside, so the officers and soldiers immediately surrounded them and ordered everyone to surrender.
Then, a big man came out of the hotel and showed his badge. The leading military attache looked at it and quickly nodded with a smile, said some good words, and led the team to leave.
But it left the onlookers baffled.
Later, the official learned that the so-called horse thieves were actually people from Dongchang who were passing through the border. He shouldn't mess with places like Dongchang, so he pretended not to know.
There are many opinions on whether Dongchang is good or bad, but one thing is certain that Dongchang is very wealthy.
Chang Yu, who had suffered a lot in the mountains these past two days, decided to spend some money to make himself happy and booked the entire restaurant, including the guest rooms.
I took a shower to feel refreshed and then had a hearty meal. Looking at the scorching sun outside, I waved my hand: "Each go back to your room and have a comfortable sleep. Let it cool down at night before leaving. I will take you to eat at a big restaurant tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."
All the guards cheered. During the past two days of walking on the mountain road, I was exposed to rain, bitten by mosquitoes, and had to guard against thieves. I was exhausted physically and mentally. Being able to sleep comfortably now is more satisfying than being rewarded with money.
However, Li Muxian frowned and followed Chang Yu in a low voice: "It's okay to go to a rich family's house for a meal, but you must not reach out."
"Can't you reach out?" Chang Yu said with an upward smile.
"I can't reach it, I can't reach it, my lord, you must resist and don't offend that family. It's not that you can't offend them, but they can't offend them. Otherwise, just by talking, all the scholars in the world will be your enemies.
, not even the emperor can protect you." Li Muxian had a rare solemn look on his face.
Chang Yu said oh, but his expression was not as relaxed as before: "Let us think about it again, go to sleep first, and then talk about it when we wake up."
Returning to the guest room, Chang Yu lay on the bed and stared at the roof, unable to sleep for a while. He was thinking about what Li Muxian just said, whether he should touch that big business, and whether he would be able to bear the consequences if he did.
Tuk-tuk-tuk, someone knocked on the door.
"Who?" Chang Yu asked.
"The poor monk Haihong wants to go out for a walk. I hope you will give me permission," said the great monk outside the door.
"Where are you going?" Chang Yu frowned.
"Alchemy" Hai Hongdao.
"Then go, don't come back too late to avoid delaying the trip." Chang Yu was right.
Most people think that begging for food or raising funds from a monk is alms, but one of them is not the whole story. Buddhism and Taoism believe that people who give alms can form a relationship with immortals and Buddhas, and they educate all living beings in this way.
Of course, we don’t rule out the fact that they deliberately beautify it. If you want food, you need food, and they say it in a high-sounding way...
Haihong left the inn, begging for alms in his left hand and holding a stick in his right hand while walking on the streets. His extraordinary bearing attracted the attention of the people. Some people came forward to say a few words and gave a few coins. The great monk patiently preached, sometimes attracting onlookers.
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It was already noon, and some people invited him to go home to provide food. Haihong shook his head and refused and walked away. He walked through the streets and alleys to enter the world and waited for a long time. Then he left the city through the north gate.
There is a small river outside the city. Haihong took off his monk's clothes under the shade of a tree and washed himself by the river. Looking at the towering Mount Tai in the distance, he sighed: "The donor followed the poor monk all the way through the streets, and now he still wants to steal after leaving the city."
It’s so relaxing to watch a monk take a bath.”
Hahaha, a big man appeared from behind the bushes and smiled heartily: "The monk is very patient. He has already figured out how to break it."
It turned out to be Wuzhong.
"It's boring to be alone as a monk. Wouldn't it be nice to have someone to keep you company?" Hai Hong smiled and stared at the red tassel sword in Wuzhong's hand: "This sword is extraordinary, can you take a look?"
Wuzhong shook his head: "The sword was given to me by the emperor, but I will never leave it."
Haihong exclaimed: "It's a treasure given by the emperor, no wonder it's so extraordinary."
"How can a monk recognize the ordinary and the extraordinary before the sword is unsheathed?" Wu Zhong seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
"It's a breathtaking sight to see in the mountains." Hai Hong said and stood up: "The donor's following the monk must have something to do with this matter."
Wu Zhong smiled: "I heard that the monk is the descendant of Marshal Yu?"
The monk nodded: "Of course".
"Dashuai Yu is a master of both sword and stick. Shaolin Temple's boxing skills are world-famous. The monk is responsible for many unique skills. Wuzhong would like to ask for advice on a few tricks." Wuzhong raised his hands and said.
"It is said that the young governor has an order that his subordinates are not allowed to fight privately." The monk smiled slightly, and Wuzhong laughed louder than him: "It's just a discussion, there's no need to talk about a private fight. Besides, didn't the great monk also have a discussion with the night demon?
Is it possible that you don’t like me, Wuzhong?"
The monk smiled bitterly and shook his head: "The swordsmanship of Night Demon is extremely spicy and superb. What the monk is practicing is also swordsmanship. It's just a temporary itch."
"But I once heard that monks are better at sword skills, and I happen to be good at using the sword." Wu Zhong chuckled like a fool.
"The donor has heard a lot about it." Monk Haihong's eyes suddenly flashed as he spoke: "It's rare to meet a master like the donor, so I can have a lot of fun." He then raised his Zen staff: "The monk has no sword, so I asked the donor to give me some advice."
"The Li family's stick technique".
"Li family stick technique?" Wu Zhong was startled: "Isn't the Shaolin stick technique taught by Marshal Yu?"
"It seems that the donor has not heard much about it." The monk smiled and said: "It is true that Shaolin stick techniques are passed down from Marshal Yu, but Marshal Yu's sword and stick techniques are inherited from the ancestor Li Liangqin's Zhang Er stick technique, also known as Jingchu Long Sword.
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"I don't know about this." Wu Zhong scratched his head: "But since we are here today, how can we let the monk down? Whether it is stick skills, sword skills or Shaolin boxing, let's draw them one by one."
"I'm just afraid of the knife..." Hai Hong just opened his mouth when he saw Wu Zhong pull out a steel knife from his back and insert it into the ground: "Now that it's coming, how can you not be prepared?"
The monk smiled and said: "With such kindness, the donor will definitely return home happily."