During breakfast, Lin Jue asked Gao Muqing why he wanted to go to Juyi Hall with her. Gao Muqing did not answer directly, but simply said: "You are the person next to me now, go with me to Juyi Hall to ascend the throne."
It’s nothing. Besides, if you come with me, I can ask you for advice at any time if you need anything.”
This explanation obviously did not convince Lin Jue, but Gao Muqing did not want to answer, and Lin Jue did not want to ask more questions. He went to see the brains in this cottage and saw the majesty of this cottage Juyi Hall.
It's much more interesting to sit here. Besides, on that occasion, Lin Jue thought that he could also get a lot of information.
The morning sun rose, and the fog on the top of the mountain dissipated very quickly. The air was a little cold, but very fresh. Surrounded by more than 20 female guards, Gao Muqing left his residence and headed to the highest point on the island where the Juyi Hall is located.
Lin Jue, as the only man among them, seemed extremely conspicuous and nondescript.
The road leading to the cottage is a series of stone steps, with dozens of steps and a platform, gradually getting higher and higher. Looking back soon, almost the entire cottage falls into view. You can even see the outside of the island in the distance.
The blue waves are sparkling on the lake, and countless blade-like boats are cruising on the water next to the island.
On the stone steps, there were bandit soldiers standing guard every few steps. When the heroic Gao Muqing, wearing a scarlet cloak, walked by, the bandit soldiers stood up and saluted. Gao Muqing walked past without even looking at them. Lin Jue was there
Looking at all this later, I sighed in my heart. This Guishan Island cottage has actually formed a hierarchical system that has begun to take shape. In fact, the owners and leaders of the cottage are no longer on equal terms with the bandits.
The outside world is no different. It is not difficult to understand that wherever people gather, there will eventually be a class distinction between high and low. They use banners such as 'everyone is equal' and 'share the blessings and misfortunes', but they are actually all lies.
Nonsense.
Everyone actually wants to have power and status. No matter in the court, or even in this lawless place, or even among animals, there is still a struggle for status and power. The so-called utopia of Datong society is actually a kind of beautiful dissatisfaction.
Realistic fantasy.
The tall Juyi Hall is at the highest point of the island. It is a majestic and huge wooden hall. Although it looks dilapidated and dim after being weathered, it still has an extraordinary momentum. In front of the hall, a flagpole reaches straight into the sky, and a flag on the top of the flagpole.
The banner of "Practice for Heaven" fluttered in the wind.
There were already many people standing in front of the Juyi Hall, including young, old and capable. Several gray-haired old men stood on the steps in front of the hall. When they saw Gao Muqing, they all stepped forward and bowed their hands.
"I have met the leader of the village."
Gao Muqing stepped forward quickly, returned the greeting with a smile, and said, "Uncle Zhao, Uncle Ma, and Uncle Chen, how are you doing?"
An old man with a rosy complexion smiled and said: "Okay, okay, we old guys can't die yet. But I haven't seen the leader of Dazhai for many days, and I miss him very much. Today, Dazhai will hold the enthronement ceremony, and we old guys will
It came before dawn."
Gao Muqing smiled and said: "Uncles, thank you for your hard work. If Mu Qing doesn't do well, he should visit you more often."
"It doesn't matter, the village is busy with affairs, and I can't blame you. Besides, someone has caused trouble recently, and the whole village is in a state of chaos. The village owner must also be very worried." The old man said solemnly.
"Old Zhao, don't complain. Be careful if someone is unhappy. Some people are very adventurous now. They can do whatever they want and do whatever they want. If this continues, the copycat will be doomed. Huh!" said another Zao Zao.
The old man in clothes said coldly.
"Old Ma, tell me not to complain. I think you complain more than me." Mr. Zhao laughed.
A group of young and strong leaders standing behind them frowned and looked gloomy. They were all promoted by the second village leader Qiu Biao. They could also hear that the words of these old guys were mirroring the second village leader. Many people felt that
He thought unhappily: "These old guys just don't understand current affairs. Today's village is no longer the village it was when the old village master was alive. Sooner or later, the second village master will put you old guys in the same pot."
Lin Jue found two familiar faces among this group of tall, short, fat and thin people. These two people were Li An, the chief and deputy leader of the outpost camp, and Zhou Qi, the living king of hell. When Lin Jue saw them, Li An
and Zhou Qi also saw Lin Jue. The two of them had frowned while listening to the complaints of these old guys. When they saw Lin Jue in the crowd behind the leader of the village, their eyes widened in surprise.
The leaders saluted Gao Muqing, who returned the salute one by one and led everyone into the gathering hall. Li An and Zhou Qi deliberately stayed behind. When Lin Jue walked by, Li An said with a smile: "Unexpectedly,
Brother Lin, you are very knowledgeable. In just a few days, you have managed to sneak into the village master's side. I admire you."
Zhou Qi also laughed in a low voice and said: "Yes, it's really amazing. This Brother Lin is really surprising. When will you teach me such a skill?"
Lin Jue smiled bitterly and said: "Two leaders, don't make fun of me. I don't know why the leader of the village wants to transfer me to work with her. In fact, as long as I can contribute to the village, everything is the same there."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, what I said is true. When I saw you that day in Guishan Town, I knew that you, Brother Lin, are not ordinary people. Brother Lin, speaking of which, we have some friendship. It was my decision for you to join the village.
When you become successful in the future, don't forget your brothers." Li An had a smile on his face and his words were full of teasing.
Zhou Qi said with a smile: "That's right, those of us who were promoted by the second village master, how can we compare with the people that the big village master likes? That's orthodox. Brother Lin should take more care of him in the future.
We are brothers."
Lin Jue didn't want to say much. Hearing the sarcasm of these two people, he couldn't help but whispered: "Why do you two say such things? Who doesn't know that the second village master is the master of the cottage? You two were promoted by the second village master.
, it’s time for you to introduce me. I would like to change my family and follow the master of the second village. You two are both famous people in the village now, why should you be ridiculed?"
"Hahaha, you are not stupid." Zhou Qi said with a smile: "Do you also know that you are with the wrong person? It's okay. If you are willing to be loyal to the second village leader, we can introduce you to him. Hahaha."
Li An glared at Zhou Qi and said, "Brother Zhou, don't talk nonsense."
Zhou Qi realized that he had made a mistake and hurriedly shut up and walked away. Li An also walked forward quickly and followed the team of leaders. Lin Jue looked at the backs of the two men with a sneer and thought: You still have to
I don’t know that the knife is already on his neck, but he still feels good about himself. We’ll see. But Lin Jue also feels that Li An and Zhou Qi don’t seem to restrain themselves, which shows that the power of the second village leader has expanded.
At a certain point, these Qiu Biao's henchmen no longer care about talking openly.
The group of people entered the patio in front of the hall. Before entering the main hall, all the followers stayed. Except for a small number of guards, ordinary soldiers were not allowed to enter the Juyi Hall. Only five followers around Gao Muqing could enter, and that was Qiu Ju. Waiting for the five leaders of the female guard battalion with positions. Lin Jue's identity was embarrassing. He still had no position and no one knew what he did, so he was stopped outside the hall door. However, Gao Muqing actually turned around and came back to greet the guards. Lin Jue followed him into the main hall of Juyi Hall. This made more than 20 leaders feel very strange, but they soon stopped caring and didn't take it to heart.
The main hall of Juyi Hall is wide and open, with two rows of huge wooden pillars supporting the dome of the hall that is three to four feet high. Rows of soldiers stand at the back on the left and right sides, and two rows of large mahogany chairs are arranged in the middle. On the top of the front, there are words Under the huge plaque of 'loyalty and justice for eternity', three huge chairs covered with animal skins are placed there. A couplet hangs on the pillars on both sides, which reads: Loyalty lasts through the ages, and the liver and gallbladder illuminate the universe. Every day Behind each seat are vassal flags with the name written on them. These are the exclusive seats for each leader, highlighting their high status.
Lin Jue and several female guards stood sideways, looking at the group of bandit leaders standing in the middle, waiting for Gao Muqing to take his seat. Gao Muqing moved like the wind, the scarlet cloak behind him was like a fire, and he quickly walked up to the beast in the middle. In front of the big leather chair, he turned around and raised his hands and said: "Brothers, please take a seat."
"Master Dazhai, please take a seat." Everyone shouted in a deep voice.
Gao Muqing had no expression on his face and slowly sat on the chair. Then all the leaders walked to their seats and sat down.
Gao Muqing glanced at the empty seats around him and asked crisply: "Where is the Second Village Master? Why didn't he come?"
"Military Commander Yun didn't come either." Someone muttered.
"At my command, Military Advisor Yun went down the mountain to do some business last night. He was in a hurry and didn't have time to say hello to the brothers. I wanted him to go to Chuzhou to find out the news about the imperial court's plan to attack me, because I heard that the imperial court was gathering troops to attack me. In the Shanzhai, Uncle Yun has someone in the Chuzhou officialdom. It would be best for him to quietly go and find out the inside information. He probably won’t be able to come back within three to five days. But where is the second village master? Where has he gone? Don’t you know that there is a meeting today?"
Gao Muqing lightly covered up the fact that Yun Haiqing was not present. Lin Jue nodded secretly beside him. This matter was very important and must be covered up. Gao Muqing's reason was quite reliable.
"Report to the leader of the big village. The leader of the second village should be here soon. Maybe something has delayed him." Wan Sanshan, the leader of the middle camp, stood up and reported back.
Gao Muqing frowned and shouted in a deep voice: "What are you talking about? What can delay the important matter of being enthroned? Is the Second Village Master so ignorant of the importance? Come and invite him immediately. Is it because he alone has delayed so many people?" Time?"
One of the men hurriedly ran out, preparing to find Hou Biao, the leader of the second village, but before he reached the door, he heard the thumping of footsteps outside, and someone laughed loudly and said: "Is the leader of the second village angry? Am I not here? Hahaha, the leader of Dazhai has ascended to discuss matters, how dare I, Qiu Biao, not come?"
In the midst of the conversation, a tall figure covered the light at the entrance of the hall like a dark cloud. Qiu Biao's figure appeared at the entrance of the hall, followed by a group of sturdy guards carrying waist knives.
All the leaders at the table stood up one after another.
"I've met my second boss."
"I've met the Second Village Master."
Gao Muqing sat motionless, and several old men sitting at the top also sat motionless with solemn expressions. Qiu Biao saw this, a fierce light flashed in his eyes, and then he came to the crowd with a burst of laughter, cupped his hands and saluted.
: "Hello brothers, please sit down, please sit down. Don't make any noise."
The leaders sat down again, and Qiu Biao bowed to Gao Muqing and said with shining eyes: "I have met... the leader of the village."
Gao Muqing tried his best to control his emotions and said in a deep and cold voice: "Second Village Master, please be polite. Please take a seat."
Qiu Biao laughed, licked his lips, looked unscrupulously at Gao Muqing, who was dressed more and more heroic and beautiful today, and said with his hands: "Yes!"
After saying that, he walked over a few steps and sat down on the animal skin chair to the left of Gao Muqing.
