Heaven is constant, people are impermanent, so to show benevolence is to the loss of benevolence, to the name of the virtuous is to die in the virtuous.

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Yingchuan Jingluo made Chu Lian actually take refuge in Chu State, and Chu State suddenly sent troops to rescue Yingchuan, causing Runan Jingluo Wangqiu to suffer a big loss in Yingchuan, and the disgraced and defeated generals with the remnants of the army were rushing back to Runan.

In the dark pavilion of a high-end restaurant in Runan, several well-known wealthy businessmen in Runan gathered here with happy faces, as if they were happy about something.

"Now that Wangqiu guy has defeated Yingchuan, we can take the opportunity to take Runan. ”

"But we've been friends with Wangqiu for many years, is it appropriate to turn around now?"

"Hmph, if we hadn't promoted him and paid to help him get through the relationship, how could he have been able to sit in this high position with a horse archer, just because he killed a few thieves on the front line?"

"We helped him succeed, originally wanted him to help us open the door to the south of Runan, who would have thought that he would actually cross the river and tear down the bridge, for the sake of his gentleman image refused to help us exploit those mud legs, and repeatedly requisitioned our money to fight, which is extremely hateful. ”

"Then tell me how we can take this Runan, we have no military power in our hands, even the remnants of the defeated army brought back by Wangqiu are enough to clean us up. ”

"What's so difficult about this, now there are many people who rebel in the world, just monopolize the food, how can the people not rebel under hunger, at that time, if it is done, it is our leadership and rule Runan, if it fails, it has nothing to do with us, isn't it beautiful?"

"Good. ”

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At night, after falling asleep, Li Xingmeng entered the phantom world again.

Consciousness drifted in the sky above the phantom world, and I saw a girl below say to the young man in front of me: "Qiu Chuan, I can't go against my family, please forgive me for not being able to promise you." ”

"Is it Chen Song of the Chen family in Xuzhou?" the young man asked.

"I have nothing to do with you in this life, I only want the next life. The girl handed over her sachet to Lang Qiuchuan and left.

The dejected young man was walking on the street, and someone whispered next to him: "I heard that those bandits from Huoyun Mountain in Shangdang County have appeared again, alas, how can this world be stable." ”

Hearing this, the young man shouted loudly: "My generation should be chivalrous and righteous in the sword world, and you can go with me to go to Huoyun Mountain to exterminate the bandits."

Then the picture suddenly shattered, and it turned out that it was indeed the next morning, and Li Xingmeng had woken up. After waking up, Xiao Meng'er didn't understand what the content in the picture meant, and after asking Dao Sheng for advice, he still didn't get the answer he wanted, so he was a little depressed that Xiao Meng'er decided to go for a walk on the street and eat something delicious.

Xiao Meng'er, who was eating snacks at the street stalls on the side of the road, saw that the people were in a hurry as if there was something very important, so he grabbed an old man who passed by and asked, "Grandpa, what are you doing, you are in such a hurry." ”

"Hey, little girl, let go quickly, today, those rich businessmen in Runan have opened their favors and want to buy grain at a high price, this is a good opportunity to make money, you don't want to pull me, it's too late, but I won't have this opportunity." "The old man is very anxious.

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"The merciful lords really can't bear to be so poor as the villagers, so they buy the grain in the hands of the villagers at a high price, in order to achieve common prosperity. "The rich businessman invited him to talk nonsense.

"We are the richest group of people in Runan, but there are still so many poor people in Runan, this is a shame for our rich businessmen, they are not rich, only everyone is rich!" A rich businessman came out and said such a set of things to the people.

Tuo, who was mixed in the crowd, took the opportunity to shout: "Long live the master!"

Later, the people also shouted: "Long live the master!"

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Wangqiu finally returned with the remnants of the defeated army, but the first thing he did after returning was to invite the rich merchants of Runan to a party for a drink, and at the meeting, he still asked the rich merchants to donate money and grain for Runan, which was used as a pension for the fallen soldiers.

The wealthy businessmen agreed with a smile on the surface, but cursed Wangqiu in their hearts.

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A secret and luxurious stronghold, where several wealthy businessmen are plotting.

"I really can't bear it anymore, Wangqiu is asking us for money again, does he think our money fell from the sky?"

"Hmph, he is unjust, so we will be ruthless, inform those people that they can start spreading rumors, and say that the grain in Runan has been confiscated by the envoy and is ready to be handed over to the imperial court, and there will be a food shortage in Runan, and the people will starve to death. ”

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"It's so strange, it's noon, why did everyone run out when they weren't at home to take a nap?" Xiao Meng'er, who was playing at the gate of Jingluo Mansion, felt very strange when she saw the people walking towards Jingluo Mansion.

"Xiao Meng'er, can you help us call the master to come out?" Xiao Meng'er had long been familiar with the people, and an old man among the people said to Li Xingmeng.

"Ahhh Xiao Meng'er replied casually.

Seeing Xiao Meng'er coming to his study, Wangqiu was puzzled: "Xiao Meng'er, is there something wrong with you?"

"Uncle Wangqiu, the people outside want to see you. Xiao Meng'er replied truthfully.

When Wangqiu came to the outside of the house, he found that the local people had knelt down in front of the door and wept.

"Your Excellency, you are a well-known gentleman, can you bear to starve your people to death on the streets?"

"Lord Wang, please take back the food you have handed in, we are really hungry and can't hold on. ”

Wangqiu felt confused, he had just come back, and before he had time to deal with the affairs of the snake clan and the rich merchants, how could these people be on a par with him, and then said: "Don't panic, I don't want to hand over any grain.

But Tuo, who was in the crowd, took the opportunity to shout: "Hypocritical villain, you are the despicable official disguised as a gentleman, and you are going to starve so many people to death." “

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A few days ago, Dao Sheng, Li Xingmeng, and Qian were still in the territory of the Snake Clan.

"Have you really decided?" Dao Sheng sighed as he looked at the snake clan patriarch in front of him.

"This is our only chance, we can't miss it, those rich Terran merchants in the city promised us that as long as we help them defeat Wangqiu together, there will be no more levies on our snake clan in the future," the patriarch of the snake clan replied.

"Well, it's not something I can handle. Dao Sheng said helplessly.

"This matter is a matter of life and death for my clan, after this battle, it is not known whether my Runan snake clan can still survive, please preach sir, we will die without regrets. The patriarch said firmly.

Dao Sheng looked at the sky, then at the patriarch of the snake clan, and finally said: "I teach the water god chapter in the Human Emperor Dao Sutra, I think it is more suitable for you at present." ”

"Please sir. The Snake Clan Patriarch and many elders saluted.

Immediately, Li Xingmeng, Qian. Lin, as well as many members of the snake clan, gathered around and listened to the Taoist talk about the water god.

"The name of water is like a god and its potential is invisible, and all things are moistened but it has nothing to ask for, and all things compete with each other and the water god does not fight, so all things go to the water god and the god of water is long. Dao Sheng slowly talked about the water god chapter.

An elder of the snake clan was puzzled: "Does the water god refer to the god in the water, why doesn't he fight, this water god is so weak." ”

Dao Sheng shook his head and said, "No, the water god is in my heart, in your heart, in every corner of the world. ”

When the patriarch heard this, he was even more puzzled: "How can the water god be in my heart, if there is a god in my heart, then why should I be afraid of Wangqiu." ”

Daosheng explained: " The meaning of this sentence is that there is a magical and wonderful thing whose current name is water, but we want to talk about the namelessness of water, not the name of water, it has no shape, whatever shape it is, the surrounding terrain is large, he is turbulent, the surrounding terrain is small, it is gentle, it freezes in winter, it melts when the spring flowers bloom, it is completely adapted according to the week, it will never stubbornly maintain a form, it nourishes all the creatures in heaven and earth, but it will not do it intentionally, and it will never ask for the return of all creatures, all things fight with each other, but the magic and wonder of water is always the same, and it will not deliberately fight for anythingIn the end, all living beings fell, but the magical and wonderful thing of water still existed in the heavens and the earth for a long time. ”

Only then did everyone suddenly realize that they thanked Dao Sheng one after another, and then Dao Sheng left the territory of the Runan Snake Clan with Lin who wanted to follow the Tao.

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Seeing that Wangqiu could not hand over the grain, the people rioted directly under the deliberate instigation of the rich merchants, and the whole Runan fell into a panic.

"Those soldiers stationed outside the city, why don't they come into the city to support us?" said Wangqiu, who was struggling to defend Jingluo Mansion with his family and personal guards.

"My lord, our soldiers were dragged by those snake tribes outside, and they can't get out for the time being. The staff replied with a sigh.

At this moment, a cold arrow came and went straight into Wangqiu's heart, and seeing that the envoy was dead, the family and the guards laid down their weapons and surrendered.

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"You said yes, as long as you help you defeat Wangqiu, you will no longer levy it on our snake clan, why do you have to rebel!" said the patriarch of the snake clan angrily at the rich merchant envoy in front of him.

"Hmph, Wangqiu was killed by our people with cold arrows, and it was not killed by your snake clan, the previous negotiation made it clear that it was only effective if you were defeated by the snake clan. The messenger sneered.

"Patriarch, fight with them, we can't stand this kind of anger. "The elders of the snake clan were furious.

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"Little Meng'er, don't eat, keep up, otherwise it won't be good to be hurt by those red-eyed mobs. On the outskirts of Runan City, Qian shouted at Li Xingmeng, who was still eating delicious food and reluctant to leave.

"Ahh Xiao Meng'er hurriedly followed Dao Sheng and the others.

"Alas, I finally have a safe place, and I am going to wander again. The starry sky on the side complained.

"Senior Daosheng, my uncle is dead, can I go with you?" Dai Yan'er pleaded.

Dao Sheng nodded and said, "Let's do it together." ”

"Sister Yan'er can come together, it's unbelievable. Starry eyes half-narrowed.

"Hmph, it looks like I'm going to have to send you back to Yingchuan. Qian on the side snorted coldly when she saw the appearance of Brother Pig in the starry sky.

The starry sky trembled, and he didn't dare to play hooligan anymore.

"Teacher, where are we going?" Li Xingmeng wondered.

"Nanyang, just to see what the newly established Chu State is like. Daosheng replied with a smile.