The three of them walked around for a long time and returned to the city at noon.
Teacher Zhang ordered the Tatar soldiers to prepare a table of wine and food, and drank with Mou Rongtian, chatting while eating.
Teacher Zhang said: "Mr. Mou, this morning, we visited more than a dozen people from your Ming Dynasty. You can see it. They all hate the Ming Dynasty court and all support the Great Khan. This is what the people want.
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"Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty has been extremely corrupt and the people have lost their hearts. The common people are longing for the end of this court. The benevolent Khan is an unparalleled ruler of the Ming Dynasty. He is destined to return to the Ming Dynasty. He will fight against evil in the name of heaven. He will eventually take over the Central Plains and overthrow this decadent empire.
Ming Ting, by then the people will have a good life.
"As the saying goes, those who know the current affairs are heroes. You are a smart person. You should no longer help the tyrants to do evil. Why not join a wise master and achieve great achievements."
Mou Rongtian said: "Old sir, what do you call people from the Ming Dynasty? Don't forget, you are also a citizen of the Ming Dynasty."
Teacher Zhang said: "I am no longer a subject of the Zhu family. I wish I could peel off Zhu Yijun's skin, cramp his bones, and spread his ashes." When he said this, there was a flame of hatred in his eyes.
Mou Rongtian was startled and asked: "Old sir, why are you so happy to be the Holy Father?"
Teacher Zhang paused and said, "Rongtian, do you know who I am?"
Mou Rongtian asked: "Who are you?"
Teacher Zhang said: "I am your second uncle Zhang Sixiu."
Mou Rongtian was shocked and said excitedly: "What, you are the second uncle? It turns out that your old man is still alive. This is really great."
Zhang Sixiu said: "I didn't want to return to the Ming Dynasty. After I was released from the army, I left without saying goodbye and stayed in Liaodong. A few days ago, the Ming army attacked the city and I found out that you are my nephew. Your parents, fourth uncle, and fifth uncle are still here.
Okay?"
Mou Rongtian said: "My father and mother are both deceased, but my fourth and fifth uncles are still doing well."
Zhang Sixiu sighed and said: "Our Zhang family suffered so much at the hands of that dog emperor. Your grandmother and your uncle died in prison, and my poor wife, your two cousins, and your third uncle were exiled to the army in Liaodong.
At that time, they couldn't bear the hard work, and they all passed away one after another. I will definitely settle this deep hatred with the Dog Emperor."
Mou Rongtian said: "If you want me to die, I have to die. Second uncle, you are my grandfather's son, how can you commit trouble? If my grandfather knew about it, how could he be embarrassed?"
Zhang Sixiu said: "The dog emperor is immoral, corrupt officials are everywhere, traitors are rampant, and the people are in dire straits. My second uncle wants to uphold justice, overthrow this decadent court, and save the people of Li from dire straits. Why not?"
Mou Rongtian said: "That's not what you said. Even if the Holy One makes countless mistakes, we, as subjects, should swear allegiance to him to the death. How can we violate the way of being a minister?"
Zhang Sixiu slammed the wine glass on the table and shouted: "Ridiculous! You are foolishly loyal. Do you think that as a subject of Jie and Zhou, you must swear allegiance to the death?"
Mou Rongtian said: "How can Jie and Zhou be compared with the Holy One?"
Zhang Sixiu said: "I think there is no difference between him and Jie Zhou. One is half a catty and the other is eight taels. There is not much difference."
Mou Rong added: "Second uncle, you have blinded your eyes with hatred. It seems that I can't convince you, but you definitely can't convince me. The Mou family has received the favor of the emperor, so they should swear allegiance to the death, and they will not hesitate to do anything."
Zhang Sixiu sighed, shook his head helplessly and said: "You are even more confused than my brother-in-law, and you are hopeless. Just stay here while I leave." After that, he stood up and left.
Mou Rongtian sighed, picked up the wine glass, and drank it all in one gulp, thinking: "If the court knows that his second uncle has become a lackey of the Tatars, the Zhang family will never be able to succeed." He was in a bad mood, and drank a pot of shochu.
After they were done, they lay down on the kang and fell asleep with their heads covered.
I don’t know how long it took, but I suddenly heard someone calling in my ear. When I opened my eyes, I saw Shi Yi sitting next to me. I thought to myself: "Am I dreaming?"
Shi Yi smiled and said: "Brother Tian, you're awake. The conditions in your cell are pretty good."
Mou Rongtian sat up and rubbed his face. Knowing that this was not a dream, he shouted: "Yanzi, why are you here?"
Shi Yi said: "Senior Brother Xu went back last night and said you were here in Tatar. I saw you didn't come home all night. I knew something was wrong and thought about coming to save you. That old nun was guarding outside and I never beat her.
, told her to arrest him."
Mou Rongtian said: "Silly brother, this is a dragon's pond and a tiger's den, how can you save me? Your Qinggong is better than her, why don't you run away?"
Shi Yi said: "Why are you running? You are alone here, and I am your company."
Mou Rongtian smiled bitterly and said: "Nonsense, how could you do this? Aren't you just throwing yourself into a trap? Why do you have to suffer with me?"
Shi Yi said: "It doesn't matter where you stay. The conditions here are good, so why bother? Brother Tim, why are the Dog Tartars so nice to you? Why don't you be put in a cell?"
Mou Rongtian said: "Huang Taiji wanted to recruit me, so he treated me with such courtesy."
Shi Yi said: "Well, it seems that guy is quite discerning. A talent like you, if it were me, would have to surrender. Brother Tim, have you surrendered?"
Mou Rongtian said: "I was born as a member of the Ming Dynasty and died as a ghost of the Ming Dynasty. How can I surrender to the Tatars?"
Shi Yi smiled and said: "I guess you won't surrender." After a pause, he whispered: "Brother Tim, why don't we feign surrender and find a chance to escape."
Mou Rongtian said: "No, a man is aboveboard, how can he be like this?"
Shi Yi said: "Brother Tian, you are just stubborn. If you don't agree, forget it. Let's just wait for Senior Brother Li to come to rescue us."
Mou Rongtian asked: "Have you sent someone to notify Tianmu?"
Shi Yi said: "General Xiong has sent someone. I believe Senior Brother Li will be here soon."
Mou Rongtian said: "My aunt is very strong in martial arts, but her third eye may not be able to beat her."
Shi Yi said: "It doesn't matter if you can't beat me. Don't you still have my master? Senior Brother Xu doesn't want to disturb his old man. He wants to let Senior Brother Li try it first. If Senior Brother Li can't do it, then ask the Master to come out."
Mou Rongtian asked: "The prince has gone back, right?"
Shi Yi was startled and said: "No, wasn't the prince captured by the Tatars?"
Mou Rongtian was shocked and said: "According to what the saint aunt said, she didn't catch the prince. Why hasn't the prince returned yet? Where has he gone?"
Shi Yi said: "Brother Tian, don't worry. The prince may have been delayed on the way and will be back soon."
Mou Rongtian said: "I hope so."
After dinner, Huang Taiji held the chessboard in his left hand and the bag with the chess pieces in his right hand. He walked in with a smile and said, "Mr. Mou, how about we kill a game?"
Mou Rongtian said: "Since you are so elegant, a certain family will accompany you."
Shi Yi said: "Huang Taiji, you are no match for Brother Tim in chess."
Huang Taiji said: "So Mr. Mou's chess skills are very good. That's the best thing. I'm worried that I can't find an opponent. If Mr. Mou can beat me, you can leave and I will never stop you."
Shi Yi said: "This is your decision. If you lose, you can't regret it."
"Ha..." Huang Taiji said with a smile, "We Jurchens always keep our promises, so you can rest assured."
When Mou Rongtian saw that Huang Taiji was very confident, he expected that his chess skills would be amazing, so he thought to himself: "I want to see if I can beat you?"
Huang Taiji took off his shoes and got on the kang, and sat cross-legged opposite Mou Rongtian, with Shi Yi watching from the side. When the chess pieces were set, Huang Taiji asked Mou Rongtian to take the red piece, and said: "Red first, then black, Mr. Mou please."
In chess, the first mover has an advantage. If both sides are equally powerful, the first mover has a much greater chance of winning.
Mou Rongtian started with a hit, and started fighting with Huang Taiji on the chessboard. Mou Rongtian was shocked when he saw Huang Taiji's superb chess skills.
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While Huang Taiji was playing chess, he said casually: "Mr. Mou, please tell me bluntly, in the Ming Dynasty, you were just a mere pawn, but it is different when you come to us. My father is willing to recruit you as his consort, and those of me who have not left the cabinet are
Sister, it’s up to you to choose.”
Mou Rongtian smiled and said: "You father and son really think highly of me, but I only want to be an unknown soldier of the Ming Dynasty from generation to generation."
Huang Taiji sighed and said: "Mr. Mou, if a talent like you is not used by us, we can never keep it. I will go on a long journey tomorrow. When I return, if you are still stubborn, I will
I can only feel sorry for Teacher Zhang. That’s it for today, I’ll take my leave.”
At this moment, the outcome has been decided on the chessboard. Mou Rongtian was killed, leaving no trace of his armor, leaving only a polished old commander.
Shi Yi saw Huang Taiji walking to the door and asked, "How soon will you be back?"
Huang Taiji said: "At most half a month."
After he left, Shi Yi said: "I don't know if Senior Brother Li can arrive within half a month."
Mou Rong added: "Why are you thinking about that? I have a big scar on my head, it's not a big deal."
Shi Yi said: "Having said that, living is better than dying. I haven't married yet, and I don't want to die for the country so early."
Mou Rongtian felt guilty and said: "Yanzi, it's me who has caused you trouble."
Shi Yi said: "Don't say that. It's not too late for me to be happy that I can accompany you on your journey."
Huang Taiji left the chess set behind, and Mou Rongtian and Shi Yi played to pass the time, two games a day, three games a day, and on the afternoon of the fourth day, they suddenly heard Dao Xin say in the courtyard: "Li Tianmu, the eighth elder brother is really clever.
, you are indeed here."
Then I heard Li Tianmu say: "Yes, I am indeed here. Rongtian, Yanzi, are you okay? Come out quickly and I will take you away."
Mou Rongtian and Shi Yi put on their shoes and rushed out of the wing. They saw not only Li Tianmu coming, but also Li Jiaoyue.
Mou Rongtian said: "Tianmu, why did you bring the bright moon with you?"
Li Jiaoyue said: "No wonder my cousin, I had to come with you."
Dao Xin said coldly: "You stinky girl, you came at the right time. How dare you secretly learn the Nine Yin White Bone Claws of our Emei sect. This poor nun will make you never come back."
Li Jiaoyue said: "What bullshit Nine Yin White Bone Claw, don't accuse people randomly, I have trained to be the invincible Yin Wind Claw."
Dao Xin snorted and said: "You have clearly mastered the Nine Yin White Bone Claws, and you still want to deny it. Damn girl, you draw the sword!" As he said this, the Buddha's Light Sword unsheathed and stabbed Li Jiaoyue.
Li Tianmu shouted, "Don't hurt my cousin!" He thrust his sword and stabbed Dao Xin in the throat. Attacking him would save her, but Dao Xin had to turn his attack into defense and return his sword to parry.
Li Jiaoyue took advantage of the situation and sent out a claw to attack Daoxin's heart. Li Tianmu shouted: "Junior sister, you don't need to take action. It's enough for me to deal with her by myself. You just step aside."
Li Jiaoyue followed the instructions and retreated to Mou Rongtian, thinking that if Li Tianmu was not Dao Xin's opponent, he would step forward to help.