Except for Xiao Tang, Tang Pengxiu, Guan Sheng and others who were extremely horrified to see the big man like a black iron tower carrying a heavy load of firewood, other pedestrians in Lushan County seemed to have become accustomed to it, and several of them even asked the black man.
After saying hello, it was obvious that the man often came here to sell firewood.
"Master Niu, are your mother's bones feeling better?" At this time, an elderly citizen of Lushan County asked the man.
The black man grinned and said, "Uncle Laotian asked, my mother's appearance has improved a lot in the past two days. When I go back after selling firewood, I will hunt some game to replenish her health."
Xiao Tang looked straight at the black man who was talking to the county people. He was confirming the origin of the people in the Water Margin in his mind, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that he was not from Lushan County, Ruzhou. But looking at his personality
With all the strange power in his body, how could such a person be an unknown person? It’s hard to say that since we bumped into each other here, we naturally wanted to get to know him.
Tang Pengxiu originally went out with Xiao Tang, which was enough for her to be happy for a long time, but when she saw Xiao Tang forgetting her beautiful girl, and only looking at the tall and thick black man, she couldn't help but pursed her lips and secretly became angry.
Stifling.
But Tang Pengxiu then had another thought: My relationship with Brother Xiao Tang has finally come to fruition. Why don't I have to thank Sister Jinniang for being gentle and kind enough to allow me to enter the Xiao family? Sister Jinniang and Brother Xiaotang have a close affinity and support each other.
Yumo, what's wrong with me? How could I be that jealous person and play petty tricks to make brother Xiaotang unhappy? Brother Xiaotang just likes to make friends with good men. Huh, he can't marry those good men.
...
As soon as such a ridiculous thought came to her mind, Tang Pengxiu looked at the rough and straightforward black man again and thought to herself, "What am I doing? How could I be jealous of this big black man?" She couldn't help but purse her lips and smile.
, it turned out that the relationship between the two had just been established. For Tang Pengxiu, it could be said that it was the stage of passionate love between men and women. Even if she was more tolerant of her lover, she would be happy to do so.
What's more, although Tang Pengxiu has always respected and appreciated Xiao Tang's wife, Su Jinniang, and treated her as a caring and considerate sister, the girl has a delicate mind. Since they fell in love with the same man, the more Tang Pengxiu became friends with Su Jinniang.
, but the more he didn’t want to lose to her, so Tang Peng Xiu stood upright with his hands upright, standing quietly aside like a little lady, so that Xiao Tang, who liked to recruit heroes from all over the world, would not be troubled by him.
Xiao Tang took a few steps forward and stood with Guan Sheng, Yang Zhi and others. Guan Sheng among them sighed and praised: "That man is extraordinary! Don't say that his two arms have the strength of a buffalo. Without that,
With tens of millions of kilograms of strength, how can he move such a heavy object without changing his expression?"
If we only talk about strength, Guan Sheng is also convinced by the big black man. Although he followed the example of his ancestor Guan Yu and made the heavy Qinglong Yanyue Sword rotate like the wind, he can't compare to the big black man who can lift it with ease. Yang Zhi tried to figure out Xiao Tang's thoughts.
, and asked him: "Shangguan, are you interested in recruiting talents?"
Xiao Tang nodded and said: "There are vast grass and green forests, and there are so many talented people living in the mountains and markets. Such an extravagant man will not be willing to make a living just as a woodcutter."
The black man had just found a place to stay, put aside the pile of firewood that was as big as a hill, and sat down cross-legged when he saw Xiao Tang, Guan Sheng, Yang Zhi and other five people coming to him. He smiled again,
Asked: "How many of you want to buy firewood?"
Xiao Tang looked the big man up and down and asked, "I see that your strength is amazing, why are you just a woodcutter carrying firewood and selling it here?"
The black man frowned and said, "What are you talking about? It's a legitimate business for me to carry firewood and sell it, and it doesn't bother you what I do. You're not a firewood buyer, so why are you here to entertain me?" "
Although Yang Zhi is also a good man, even if he is not a person who flatters and flatters his superiors, he has long been used to being ordered by his superiors in the Palace Commander's Mansion, and he has already become accustomed to acting based on his superiors' eyes. Listen to that big black man Impatient with words, he said: "You man is so ignorant! The person asking you is Xiao Renxia of the Daming Palace, Yuhou, the former sidu of the Palace of the Capital Palace, and even the southwestern capital of Beijing, who was granted the royal title by an official. Mr. Xiao wants to flatter you by asking you, but how dare you be so rude and have no respect at all."
Upon hearing this, the black man scratched his head, smacked his lips and said: "It turns out they are all officials, but I don't know what kind of 'Xiao Renxia', 'Du Yuhou', and 'pacifying envoy' are. How can they be so big?" Is the county magistrate the county magistrate? Besides, I didn’t steal or rob, so why are you asking me? You officials are very particular, and I am a rough man, and I can’t get around many twists and turns. We can’t urinate in a pot, so what’s the point? What?"
After the big black man spoke, Yang Zhi was choked to the point of speechlessness. But Xiao Tang felt a little fond of him after listening to his words. This man was rough and straightforward. He seemed to have no scheming in his speech and behavior. He dealt with others and things based on his own heart, just like him. It is rare for someone to be innocent at such an age. Thinking of this, Xiao Tang said again: "Okay, I will buy all your firewood."
The big black man raised his head and glanced at Xiao Tang, and said angrily: "This firewood is enough for you to fill the stove and make a fire for a year and a half. You officials are not spending money like this. Besides, I know who you are. If I don’t sincerely want to buy it, I won’t sell it!”
Xiao Tang, Yang Zhi, Guan Sheng and others were stunned after hearing this. Guan Sheng couldn't help but laugh and said: "What's wrong with you guys? At first you thought I wouldn't buy your firewood, but now you don't sell it. What's the point?" reason?"
The big black man raised his head and said: "If you really want these firewood to be useful, I will naturally sell it to you. But even if you have money, you don't spend it like this. Why should I owe you a favor for no reason?"
Seeing that although the big man was reckless and straightforward, he also had some calculations in his heart. Xiao Tang was helpless for a moment and said with a wry smile: "I'm sorry, can you tell me your name? I just want to get to know more good guys."
The big black man looked at Xiao Tang suspiciously for a while, and finally said: "My parents gave me a name just for people to call me. Now that I have a name, I am afraid to tell you. My name is Niu Gao, what are you doing with me?" ?”
Niu Gao, it turned out to be him! Xiao Tang suddenly realized that he seemed to be from Lushan, Ruzhou. His original image was different from the innocent, cute, reckless and irritable sworn brother of Yue Fei in the storytelling novel. In historical facts, Niu Gao Gao was sixteen years older than Yue Fei, and Niu Gao was already in his forties when he joined Yue Fei's army. He had not been sworn brothers with Yue Fei since before he joined the army, and tried his best to protect his family and country.
But before that, when the Jurchens invaded south, Niu Gao had already decided to join the anti-Jin rebels to defend his hometown. After Lushan was captured by the Jin army, Niu Gao organized his own forces to fight against foreign humiliation. The areas where he led the rebels were always concentrated. In the Lushan and Pingdingshan areas of Ruzhou, after leading his army to two great victories independently, Niu Gao had become a figure that made the Jin people fear him.
It seems that in many romance novels that are familiar to later generations, there will be a character who is bold, straightforward, loyal, reckless and naive, such as Zhang Fei in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Li Kui in "Water Margin", and Cheng in "The Romance of the Tang Dynasty".
Yao Jin, Meng Liang and Jiao Zan in "The Generals of the Yang Family"...and Niu Gao in "The Complete Biography of Yue Shuo". However, the "innocence" of this Niu Gao is very different from that of the black whirlwind Li Kui
The difference is that Li Kui seemed to be born out of nature, while Niu Gao was still living in the remote mountains and old forests near Lushan County at this time, so he was more honest and straightforward when dealing with people and less scheming.
However, the upper limit of Niu Gao's military commander's ability is definitely far better than that of Black Tornado, who loves to kill innocent people. He was born as a woodcutter orion, but he has a heart to serve the country. After joining the rebel army, he showed his talent for war.
Already he was able to lead his army alone to defeat the Jin Kingdom's cavalry, and then defeated the traitors of the Qi and Song Dynasties, captured Yang Yao alive, and made countless military exploits, which can be said to be invincible! What's more, Niu Gao was an upright man, chivalrous and courageous, and generous.
When he passed on his illustrious military exploits to his colleagues, he once said eloquently: "My intentions are in the affairs of the country. Why fight for the merits!"... After he was framed by the traitor Qin Hui and drank poisonous wine,
On his deathbed, he cried out bitterly: "What I hate about the peace between the north and the south is that I don't wrap my body in horse leather and cut off my lower ears." This can fully demonstrate Niu Gao's upright character and his determination to serve the country with all his fists.
With the accumulation of military merits of Niu Gao, he could have led an army as a commander, but Zhao Gou, Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, once criticized Niu Gao and said: "Yue Fei's army is partial to others, such as Dong Xian. Niu Gao is very brave and can be used, but the good stuff first.
Gao is addicted to alcohol, and all of them have shortcomings, so they cannot rule the crowd."...
Wait, you're a big drinker?
Xiao Tang thought, this is a hobby that is completely consistent with Niu Gao's official history and novels. Although he is wary of me at this time, can I get through the relationship with him who relies on wine to become deeply in love? Thinking of this
, Xiao Tang said to Niu Gao with a smile in his eyes: "It turns out that the strong man is called Niu Gao. I saw that you are a good man, so I wanted to get to know you. Since you don't want me to buy your firewood, I want to treat the strong man to some food."
How about a jar of wine?"
Niu Gao was stunned after hearing this. He stared straight at Xiao Tang, but Xiao Tang clearly felt that the thick Adam's apple in Niu Gao's throat suddenly rolled up and down, and he swallowed hard.