A few dozen steps away from Xiao Tang's guest room, Xiao Tang and Mei Zhan strolled in front of the Sanxing Taoist Temple on the southeast side of the main peak of Mangdang Mountain. The breeze blew from the mountain and the moonlit night was particularly quiet.
Hearing Mei Zhan let out a long sigh and said: "Then Gao Qiu first persecuted Coach Lin and Commander Yang. He must have secretly killed me on the way just like he wanted to get rid of me, but he was also rescued by Xiao Renxia? Xiao Renxia dealt with powerful traitors.
, I, Mei Zhan, really admire the integrity of protecting heroes and martyrs in distress."
When Xiao Tang said a few polite words, he heard Mei Zhan say: "Although there are thieves and officials in the court who try to seize power, are jealous of talents, and block the path of virtuous people, Xiao Renxia is favored by the officials, and at a young age he holds the position of chief minister in the palace.
, The future of an official career is naturally limitless. Xiao Renxia has no intention of usurping the throne, and taking such a huge danger to support the heroes of the green forest, wouldn't it be a recipe for disaster? "
Xiao Tang was silent for a moment and then replied: "Among the ten Jiedu who dominated the battlefield back then, the younger generation also knows that Wang Jiedu, Xu Jiedu, Zhang Jiedu, and senior Mei Zhan were all framed by traitors and had no choice but to kill.
A fallen grass becomes a bandit. Therefore, the pain of a righteous man in the world being wronged and humiliated, bearing a blood feud, has been experienced personally...
When I first met my wife in Daming Mansion, I was framed by a powerful and powerful tyrant and almost lost my life. I also acted like this in order to save the countless able and righteous people in the world from being humiliated and killed.
Although one is capable, it is difficult to retaliate, and it is difficult to repay ambition. If the imperial court is ignorant and loyal to the officials, it is destined to go against the justice and righteousness of the world. I really have no intention of being foolishly loyal to the imperial court."
"Justice? Is there really any justice in the world?" Mei Zhan sneered and said: "The heaven and the earth are unkind and treat all things as stupid dogs. When the cruel officials and evil gentry are wreaking havoc, the ordinary people will be displaced and the good people will be wronged. But
Any act of resistance is disrespectful to the officials and disloyal to the country!
Although I killed officials and fled to the Wuyi Mountains due to blood-sweat and blood-sweat hatred, in fact, when I accepted the imperial court's invitation, I had already accepted my fate... Although I lived happily with those brothers who followed me, I also
I know that only by surrendering to the imperial court can I avenge my deceased wife and avoid being called a bandit and robber by the obedient people of the world! I admire Xiao Renxia for his courage and bravery, but Xiao Renxia can only save those people.
They may be righteous for a moment, but why should these heroes endure humiliation and live as robbers and bandits for the rest of their lives?”
"Although I fell into disrepute for a while, I never wanted those righteous men who were persecuted by powerful traitors to bear the reputation of being thieves and bandits for the rest of their lives."
Xiao Tang then said slowly: "It's just to prepare for a rainy day. As the younger generation said at that time, when the foreign tribes from the north invade the south, the Song Dynasty will be in chaos! By then, the Song Dynasty's army will be controlled by sycophants like Gao Qiu. How can we defend China?
Fertile soil? When the imperial court is weak, there are still strong heroes in the green forest who resist external humiliation. At that time, the younger generation believes that these righteous men will eventually show their talents and will not let down their long-cherished wishes and abilities in vain."
After hearing this, Mei Zhan's expression changed and he asked: "I have also heard that Xiao Renxia's ancestor held an important position in the Southern Court of the Liao Kingdom. At that time, the traitors of the Liao Kingdom controlled the government, so he transferred to the Southern Song Dynasty. Xiao Renxia was so sure
There is a barbarian tribe in the north that will rise suddenly and become our mortal enemy in the Song Dynasty. Could it be that we have discovered some important secrets?"
Xiao Tang stopped, thought about it carefully, and said: "When Sima Yan of the Jin Dynasty usurped the Wei Dynasty and then destroyed Wu, could he have expected that the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Jie, Qiang, and Di Wuhu would settle in the Central Plains?
Forced the people of the Central Plains to migrate south to avoid tyranny and massacre? When Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty first took charge of the government, he emphasized virtuous ministers and worked hard to govern, recreating the prosperity of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Who could have imagined that more than ten years later, Anlu Mountain
So he colluded with the Turkic Shi Siming to trigger the Anshi Rebellion and arrogantly proclaimed himself emperor? The capital of the Tang Dynasty, which was suppressed by violence and had hundreds of barbarians, was colluded with the Tubo to Tuyuhun.
Nowadays, the Song Dynasty is mediocre, and the chaos of the Liao Dynasty has emerged. The younger generation really dares to say that the Jurchen nation in the white mountains and black waters will shake the two-hundred-year-old country of the Liao Dynasty. The Liao Kingdom will be in disaster, and the foreign races in the north will covet it.
The land in China is rich and prosperous, but when it raises its troops and goes south, it will be the day when the patriots and heroes left behind in the green forest will work together to serve the country!"
Seeing the certainty of what Xiao Tang said, Mei Zhan frowned, and after weighing it in his mind, he asked: "Is Xiao Renxia really just preparing for the coming catastrophe in the Song Dynasty? What if, as Ren Xia said, he was in the midst of a national disaster?
At this time, any bloody green forest man cannot just sit idly by, but..."
Xiao Tang suddenly waved his hand, interrupting Mei Zhan, who was half convinced and half doubtful of his words, and said: "What's more, according to this junior's opinion, only when there is another force in this world to check and balance the DPRK.
Only the traitors who rely on their power to bring trouble to the world can make the tragedy of Senior Mei Zhan even less tragic."
After hearing Xiao Tang's words, Mei Zhan's expression suddenly changed, and his originally indifferent and sad expression seemed to be filled with a sense of compassion and indignation! Mei Zhan was stunned for a long time, and suddenly said again: "When my beloved wife died in vain, I
I should have gone with her a long time ago. Now that I am leaving this broken body, I also want to see how much Xiao Renxia can do in the future... That's all. When I return to the Liangzhe Road, I will reassemble the old team.
The old department, so that more green forest heroes can join hands with Xiao Renxia for righteousness. Until then, I hope Xiao Renxia will not forget the words he said to me today!"
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Xiao Tang and Hua Rong led eighteen cavalry and three hundred soldiers to rescue Mei Zhan in Shanzhou, and met the three heroes Fan Rui, Li Gun, and Xiang Chong who were dominating Mangdang Mountain. They are now considered to be strong men along with Mangdang Mountain.
The beginning of cooperation also made Mei Zhan willing to assist Xiao Tang in his big plan in the green forest. At the same time, in two other places, Xiao Tang's other two groups also wanted to rescue other counselors who were persecuted by Gao Qiu.
, also secretly started taking action...
Dengzhou, the official road outside Rang County.
The skinny Wen Huanzhang was wearing shackles and chains, his hands were firmly fastened to the wooden shackles on his chest, and he was walking staggeringly under the urging of the two escorting officers. His figure became more and more desolate and lonely. One of the officers saw this
Huanzhang walked slowly, and shouted impatiently: "Wen Huanzhang, although you are also a commander-in-chief in the commander's palace, now that you have been sentenced to exile, don't show off your official power with our brothers! Let's go to Samana.
There are thousands of miles of roads on the island, how can you get there if you walk like this!?"
After that, the man stepped forward and pushed. Wen Huanzhang staggered a few steps and was almost pushed to the ground by the man. However, he could only swallow his anger, bowed to the two government officials and said: "How dare you be so disrespectful, O Yan?"
Cheng Tu? It’s just that the villain just ate the stick the day before yesterday, and now he’s sore with the stick due to exhaustion. I hope it’s easier for you two to get up and down.”
The two yamen servants looked at each other, squinted their eyes at Wen Huanzhang and said, "If we are convenient for you, will the yamen officials be convenient for us two brothers? Stop talking and get up and hurry up!"
Wen Huanzhang was filled with grief and anger. He thought that he had studied the books of saints and sages, and he had also determined to serve the country with his full knowledge and plead for the people. However, after many years of ups and downs in the officialdom, Wen Huanzhang had been suppressed and excluded. He was already disheartened. The imperial court blocked the way for virtuous people.
, he just wanted to take advantage of Xiao Tang's momentum to become an official again. As for how to survive in the officialdom where clouds were treacherous and people's hearts were filled with ghosts, Wen Huanzhang had already made plans to follow the crowd and act in a low profile. But he could also expect Xiao Tang's behavior.
The capital and Gao Qiu fought openly and secretly. He was implicated and framed for engaging in malpractice for personal gain and was exiled from the army just because he was a high-ranking officer in the Jingxi South Road Marshal Division under Xiao Tang...
If he had known this, why not just be a wild crane in the mountains, why would he have to suffer all kinds of humiliation and injustice, and walk step by step towards the Salman Island where the criminals are exiled? Wen Huanzhang said sadly in his heart: That person who is subordinate to the boarding
Salmon Island, the state capital, is an isolated island surrounded by the sea. Being imprisoned is the most severe punishment among the military prisoners. Since the reign of Taizu, it has been a gathering place for serious criminals. Every year, the island guards execute a large number of prisoners.
It was common for village leaders to torture and kill escaped prisoners. I was just a scholar. Even if I got to Salman Island, how would I survive?
The ashen-faced Wen Huanzhang turned around dully, like a zombie, and was about to go on the road again when he suddenly heard a man beside the official road say: "You two eagle talons are so clueless! This military club has sores on your body."
, and is physically weak, how about letting him rest more and fight too hard?"
The two escorting Yamen officers were furious when they heard this. They cursed at the man: "Where did your ignorant murderer come from? Our Yamen officials are also in charge of our Yamen officials like you, who has a poor family background. Get out of here."
Go, otherwise we will make you suffer all the pain in vain!" After saying that, the two government officials raised their water and fire sticks, ready to hit the man.
The man sneered a few times. He suddenly stood up and whistled. Suddenly hundreds of strong men sprang out from the dense forest in the mountains. They each held sharp swords and immediately surrounded Wen Huanzhang and the two men!
The two officials were horrified when they saw this. They shivered and crowded together. One of them even opened his mouth and said: "You...you...what kind of strong men are you?... Actually...
How dare you openly hijack a wanted criminal?"
"We brothers just want to save Mr. Wen, let's see what you two idiots can do!?"
Five big men emerged from among the strong men. They all clasped their fists at Wen Huanzhang, who had a surprised and uncertain face, and said: "Xiong'er Mountain ridiculed the pharmacist Xi Sheng, Soul-Chasing Spear Liu Yuan, Iron-faced and ruffian Pan Zhong, Funiu Mountain Food and Sex Tiger Teng
"Hu Teng Kan came down the mountain, and I have been waiting here for Wen Zhisou for a long time!"...
Just out of Kaifeng Prefecture on Gyeonggi Road, on the official road not far from Wanting of Xingren Prefecture on East Jingji Road, two brothers, Dang Shiying and Dang Shixiong, received Gao Qiu's secret order and led 300 pro-army troops to take Xu Ning's life.
At this time, they were disgraced, and they were defeated by the strongman suddenly knocked out by Yibiao!
The swordsmanship of that gang of strong men was so superb that it was difficult for the two brothers Dang Shiying and Dang Shixiong to withstand the enemy. But when the man pulled out the sword from behind, he became even more invincible and killed all the men under the Dang brothers.
