In the quaint courtyard of Ankang City, the afternoon sun is sprinkled and the breeze blows, with a faint fishy smell. Dai Mengwei slowly talked about the situation in the world, and in the eyes of Lu Zhongming beside him, there was gradually a light of comprehension.

"Fair Party...... He Wen...... It is said that he came from the southwest, but in fact, it is difficult to say whether He Wen and the southwest are of the same mind. Moreover, even if He Wen has some good looks at the southwest and some respect for Mr. Ning, the fairness party at this time, even He Wen, who can speak and count, has a total of five people, and his subordinates drive the people into soldiers, and the good and the bad are mixed, this is the flaw and problem......"

"Zou Xu of the Central Plains of Ruguan, when he was in Xuzhou, he collected only tens of thousands of troops, and when Liu Chengzong led the main force to Liangshan, he became selfish and self-reliant. How can the millions of people of the Fairness Party be united with the Black Flag of the Southwest? It's just that after Black Flag defeated the Jurchens, its fame was very popular, and the Fairness Party used its fame to make things happen, and it admitted this foolishness on the surface, and didn't say anything about it......"

"Today, there is no doubt that the southwest soldiers are strong and strong, and they are bull's ears for a while. But who can wave the flag and stand on their own, who doesn't have the slightest ambition? Jin Di and the southwest seem to be intimate, but in fact, the lady of the building can really become the pillow person of the demon? It's just a joke of the do-gooders...... Fuzhou, southeast of China, after His Majesty ascended the throne, he was determined to revitalize, and he also had a bit of incense with Ning Liheng, but if one day he could really revitalize the Wu Dynasty in the future, between him and the black flag, could it be that someone would really take the initiative to back down? ”

"Black flag first, people in the world are now seeking a foothold, seeking second after gaining a foothold, and when they really become second, they have to face the problem of fighting with the black flag. As long as there is a slight half-heartedness in the party, it will not be able to get around this hurdle. ”

"Disciple understood." Lu Zhongming on the side was convinced.

Dai Mengwei continued to move forward: "He opened the door, and if he wants to hold a hero meeting, we should go to cheer." No matter how bad the fair party is, it won't beat up smiling people at such times. As long as there is the possibility of cooperation in the future, it is time to meet and talk. Moreover, the matter of the Hero Club is laughable for a while, but as long as you calm down, all parties in the world will know that this is an opportunity. In the territory of the Fairness Party, you will encounter not only the Fairness Party, the old man thinks that as long as the people who have a long-term vision and are worried about the southwest, they will not miss this conference. ”

Lu Zhongming nodded: "The competition on the surface is small, and who goes in private is the variable in the future." ”

"This matter needs to be improvised, and it is not easy to grasp the proportions, so only if you lead the team over, can you rest assured as a teacher." Dai Mengwei said with a smile, "Let's take a closer look after the past, maybe the Jindi women who have the best relationship with the southwest have secretly sent people to go, so it's interesting." ”

"The disciple will do his best to explore the truth under the five sides of the Fairness Party. As the teacher said, millions of people must have their own ghosts, and there will never be a shortage of people to win over. Lu Zhongming said, "It's just that this big battle is imminent, and the matter of grain and grass in the rear is the most sensitive, if the disciple leaves at this time, I'm afraid that among the senior brothers, I am ...... There aren't many people who are good at math......"

Dai Mengwei has been starving for a year, and he finally planted something and sent troops to the Central Plains, which was a desperate move. But at the same time, every penny of grain and grass in the rear is cut out, and in order to ensure the smooth use of troops on the front line, on the one hand, these grain and grass must vigorously put an end to greed for ink and restrain all parties in the army, and on the other hand, they must be ready to suppress the mutiny in the rear at any time.

"The matter of collecting grain, the division will personally sit in charge for a period of time. Your worries, I know in my heart, don't worry. Dai Mengwei said, "In addition, I also have a new arrangement for the things ahead, and within a year, I will be seven or eight points sure of entering Bianliang." When you go east and talk to people about important things, you can use this as a premise. ”

"The situation at the front, there are big changes?"

"It's not appropriate to say much about this matter, you go to Jiangning, and I won't tell you too many details for the time being, you just watch quietly...... But there is another thing that you need to say that you know about this trip in connection with your trip......"

The master and apprentice spoke slowly and walked through the long corridor. At this time, some of the heroes of the green forest who participated in last night's battle and took a short rest in the morning had already arrived in the main hall of this courtyard and gathered in the hall. In the past few months, Dai Mengwei's righteousness has been tempered and some of the original private thoughts have been removed.

The afternoon sun shone into the courtyard, and soon, Dai Mengwei and Lu Zhongming's master and apprentice also walked in.

The old man, who is known as the sage of the present, first picked up his cane, thanked everyone kindly, praised them for their hard work last night, and mourned the dead hero. Then let the leading Wei He, Chen Bian, Qiu Changying and several others sit down.

“…… Recent events reminded the old man of a hero he had made last year, and many of you may have heard of him or knew him. This person's name is Xu Yuanzong, he is a master of marksmanship in Hankou, he walks forward with a gun, he can stab flies in his room, and he has a hundred shots, Mr. Chen has fought with him, and he should be remembered. ”

Chen Bian on the side arched his hand: "Brother Xu...... It's a pity to die at the hands of the devil, but it's also strong......"

"This matter is actually the old man's fault." Dai Mengwei looked at the people in the hall, his eyes showed compassion, "At that time, the old man had just taken over the chaos here, and many things were not handled in an orderly manner. Then...... The old man didn't know much about the heroes on the rivers and lakes, knew that he was strong in martial arts, and it happened that the southwest was going to hold a conference, so he asked him to go to the southwest to assassinate like the old hero Zhou...... Xu Yingying happily went, but every time he recalled this incident, it was a big mistake of the old man. ”

"Xu Yingying begs for benevolence, how can it be Dai Gong's fault."

Everyone in the hall said: "That's right, Xu Yingying sacrificed for righteousness, just like Zhou Yingying back then......"

"Even if there is a mistake, it is also ...... in the southwest"

"The Adversary Must Not Die Well......"

In these words, Dai Meng waved his hand slightly: "Hero Xu seeks benevolence and benevolence, it is the hero's doing, but the old man is wrong, it is too much narrow-mindedness back then." Ladies and gentlemen, it is true that you used to live in the same place, and you practiced martial arts and practiced martial arts, or you were good men or puppets. But this year, you have contributed to your family and country, and you are no longer heroes and husbands. When called the national soldier. ”

He said: "You are here to abandon the past suspicions, abandon the past view of the door, communicate with each other, and thus have today's atmosphere. The old man has studied all his life, but it is only now that he knows what the use of a national soldier is. At that time, Xu Yuanzong was invited by me to go to righteousness generously, he was a national soldier, but if the old man was not too ignorant, left him here, communicated with you, and even brought out the available juniors, then he played a role far greater than going to the southwest to righteousness. Just like yesterday's jumping clowns and rabble, even if they are brave for a while, they can't succeed after all. Xu Yuanzong is a hero, but the old man is ignorant and stupid, and every time he thinks about it, he is ashamed. ”

At this point, he raised his teacup and poured the tea on the ground. Everyone looked at each other, and their hearts were moved, and they bowed their heads and were silent for a while, unable to think of anything to say.

After putting down the teacup and being silent for a moment, Dai Mengwei said: "You are all national soldiers, so you should use it in the most critical places, such as being by the old man's side, to protect me, an old person, it really shouldn't be ......."

Chen Yan wanted to say something, but Dai Mengwei waved his hand in advance: "But there is one thing today, which is quite grand, and the old man thinks, it is time for you to be upright and famous...... This matter, I think you must have heard of it, is the Heroes Conference to be held in Jiangning. ”

When he said this, everyone looked at each other, and they were all a little hesitant, and after a while, Wei He and the others spoke, and what they said was that the Jiangning Heroes Conference was picking up people's teeth and some ridiculous statements, and the Jiangbei War was imminent, and they were all willing to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and serve this side for a credit.

Dai Meng smiled, first admiring the will of everyone, and then said, "...... But when you go to Jiangning, on the one hand, you can represent us in a dignified and upright way and make a name for yourself; On the other hand, on behalf of the old man's kindness, I hope to be able to bring some suggestions to the heroes of the world. ”

The old man said: "Since ancient times, the status of green forests and grass is not high, but whenever the country is in danger, it must be the people who cheer up with their enthusiasm to protect their families and defend the country." Since the Jingping of the Wu Dynasty, the world's attention to those who practice martial arts has increased, but in fact, whether it is the world's first martial arts competition in the southwest or the upcoming Heroes Conference in Jiangning, it is just a play made by those in power for their own reputation, at most it is just to recruit some puppets to serve as soldiers. ”

Although the old man is a literati, he was quite touched after Xu Yuanzong's incident. When three or five hundred or three or five thousand people get together and fight for the first name, the old man is reluctant to do it, and the old man wants to make something that really belongs to you for the martial artists in the world. ”

In the hall, the old man looked at the heroes and paused slightly: "For example, everyone knows today that our Northern Expedition is imminent, and the purpose is the old Beijing Bianliang." If there is no result in this battle, of course, everything will be stopped, but if you can really recover Bianliang, there will be a lot of waste in the future, and I will support you to make the largest martial arts meeting in Bianliang. ”

"This martial arts will not let you perform and stuff into the army, but hope to gather the heroes of the world, communicate, exchange, and progress with each other, just like you, improve each other, and no longer have too many views on each other, so that your skills can really be used to fight against the Jin people, defeat those who deviate from the norm, so that all the martial artists in the world can turn from a puppet to a national soldier, without losing your original intention of practicing martial arts."

"Therefore, you are not going to Jiangning to assassinate anyone for a brave man, nor are you simply going to the ring to fight fiercely. The countryman should have the action of the countryman, you are here for the long-term plan, to learn, to show your mind, for the same mindful heroes and heroes, you can invite them to come over, participate in the grand event. Of course, there are those who are willing to join the army in the Fairness Party, and they will not be stopped......"

"For the name of this martial arts club, the old man also thought about it, I wanted to call it the Central Plains Martial Arts Association, but after thinking about it, it was still narrow-minded, and the Huaxia Martial Arts Association would not succeed, it would make people think of the southwest. Later, it got a name, and it was called - Chinese Martial Arts Association! ”

“…… There are more things to be done by Zhong Ming and you. ”

Dai Meng smiled and said that.

The afternoon sun was still shining. Everyone in the room agreed one after another, and their hearts were already churning.

In the past few years, when the Wu Dynasty was prosperous, there was a royal boxing gym in the capital, but even Zhou Dong, the so-called first person in the world, was actually not taken much seriously by those in power. When the Wu Dynasty declined, on the one hand, there was huge external pressure, and on the other hand, the martial arts of Zhuji were spread everywhere, and the status of those who practiced martial arts improved, but it was still embarrassing on the whole.

The biggest reason for this, of course, is that people who practice martial arts cherish themselves, which can be caused by bandits and inability to form an army. After the fall of the Central Plains, the large-scale migration of the population led to a wave of the so-called North Fist South Transmission Trend, when some Jianghu people in Lin'an also gathered together to get a few new sects, but there are no real big people on the table for this kind of thing to stand up, in the final analysis, or can not be fought on the battlefield, even as scouts, according to the character of these warriors, they all seem to be good and bad, and what is really easy to use, just enter the army, why let them become a sect?

The Jurchen went south for the fourth time, forcing the world to fall apart even more, and when Dai Mengwei appeared, he used his own fame and means to gather this group of green forest people. Under the persecution of righteousness and reality, these people also let go of some face and old customs, and began to obey the rules, listen to orders, and cooperate, so that their strength has increased, but in fact, of course, their character has been suppressed.

For the sake of righteousness, becoming an eagle dog under Dai Mengwei, or even going to righteousness as generously as Xu Yuanzong, some people are willing to do it. But at the same time, who doesn't want real fame and fortune? The Southwest Huaxia Army said that it was the first martial arts competition in the world, but if you really go to the final choice, is it not to be a soldier? This matter is also true in Jiangning. So they didn't want to go.

But if the "Chinese Martial Arts Association" in Dai Gong's mouth is established, with the platform and endorsement of a person of his status, wouldn't this martial arts club be equivalent to the Imperial Boxing Gym when martial artists are valued? is the resurrection of Zhou Tong, I am afraid that they should feel envious, and as the initiators in this matter, they may even leave their names in the book in the future.

When you think about it this way, the hearts of those who can see the foreground are already hot......

**************

Same afternoon.

Lao Ba, Jin Chenghu and others with hideous scars on their faces confronted the swordsman who saved them last night in an old house in the south of the city.

The swordsman named You Hongzhuo told them his judgment: Dai Mengwei was not an incompetent person, and he was quite disciplined in the control of the green forest people under him, and he was not a complete rabble. And around him, at least in the circle of confidants, there are some people who can do things, and the guards around him are also well arranged, and they can never be regarded as ideal targets for assassination.

“…… Moreover, Dai Laogou has done a lot of bad things, but he has covered it up on the surface...... If you kill this surnamed Dai now, it will only help him become famous. ”

After exploring Dai Mengwei's territory for several months, You Hongzhuo learned a lot of inside information, and also knew that the eighth, Jin Chenghu and others had always been framed by Dai Mengwei, so he explained these things one by one, and also said some of the ideas from the Huaxia Army.

“…… You saved my eighth child, you can't say you're a bad person. But when it comes to the Huaxia Army, it's not a good thing—"

“…… Back then, when I resisted gold, everyone called it righteousness, and I also put a group of brothers and sisters on board for righteousness! Dai Mengwei has a ghost in his heart, a group of us are in his evil deeds, and my eighth child is not with him in this life. But I will always remember that when the Huaxia Army defeated the Jurchen Western Route Army, it was in Hanzhong, as long as he did it, he could kill Dai Mengwei, but Ning Yi said it in a high-sounding manner, but he just refused to do it——"

“…… Others say that he killed the emperor in a fit of rage, but in my opinion, Mr. Ning, he is also a miscrete—"

“…… For more than a year, Dai Mengwei has been here, killing many of my brothers, you don't know this. But how many people here he killed! How sanctimonious! You know this brother too. You make me bear with me, what about these dead, dying people-"

“…… I don't know what Xu Xu Tuzhi is, and I don't know what Mr. Ning said. I only know that I have to save people, and killing Dai Mengwei is saving people-"

“…… I don't want to wait for Mr. Ning to come to save people, when he comes, how many people who don't deserve to die are already dead...... These big guys don't have a good thing, because he's never the same as us little guys—"

You Hongzhuo turned his head to look at the scar-faced man who was roaring and salivating at the table in front of him.

"I'm not saying that Dai Mengwei deserves to die, but what if you really can't kill him?"

"Back then, Zhou Hero stabbed Sticky Han, are you sure you can kill it? What my eighth brother did in the past was to collect money and kill people, and I didn't know that my brothers and sisters around me were killed by Dai Mengwei, so I only missed a few times, but as long as he lives, I will kill him-"

In the room of the old house, You Hongzhuo looked at this man who was a little hysterical, his appearance was ugly, his face was scarred, his clothes were tattered, his hair was thin, and when he talked about Dai Mengwei and Huaxiajun, his eyes were bloodshot...... Finally sighed.

Jin Chenghu on the side sent him out: "Brother is from the Huaxia Army?" ”

"I have learned skills from the people of the Huaxia Army, admired and admired them, but I did not join the army. Speaking of which, what he thought in his heart, I was also confused for a while......" You Hongzhuo looked back, "But he will kill your ......"

"He only does it occasionally, and he can't restrain himself." Jin Chenghu said, "In the past year, Dai Mengwei chased us closely, in a fight, he was stabbed in the head to save his brother, although he was lucky not to die, but when it comes to Dai Mengwei and the Huaxia Army, it is difficult to control." If you want to say that when making assassination arrangements, he can actually be calm, but the people around Dai Mengwei are becoming more and more difficult to deal with......"

Speaking of this, he paused: "Brother has strong sword skills, and he knows what Dai Mengwei has done, why don't you help me and kill Dai Mengwei quickly?" ”

“…… It's hard, and it's not necessarily beneficial. ”

“…… What's in it for whom? Some people will die today, and some people will die tomorrow, because Dai Mengwei killed them. What about their benefits? ”

You Hongzhuo looked at Jin Chenghu in front of him, this person should have had a fierce face in the past, but now he only has a thin face covered with dust and scars. He had some answers to say at this point, but he opened his mouth and finally said nothing.

Jin Chenghu had already arched his hand and laughed: "No matter what, thank you Brother Tai for your kindness today, if he can see each other again, he will repay him." ”

You Hongzhuo nodded and left the courtyard.

That night, on a nearby rooftop, he was contemplating the scene when he first entered the rivers and lakes. At that time, he experienced the betrayal of the fourth brother Guo Wenbai, and saw that the eldest brother who acted chivalrous and righteous was actually collecting money for Wang Juyun's chaotic teacher, and also experienced the filth of the Great Light Sect.

Now that he has seen more, he can certainly say that it is best for most people to let Huaxia Army deal with it, but what about the eighth and Jin Chenghu who are among them? The "goodness" of the Huaxia Army is really meaningless to them.

In the world, only the incomplete is the true meaning.

*************

That night, You Hongzhuo sat on the roof for half the night, and the next day he changed his appearance a little, left Ankang City and went east by land, and embarked on a journey to Jiangning.

He left Jindi last year, just planning to see in the southwest and go back, who knew that after winning the appreciation of the great masters of the Huaxia Army, and after verifying his identity in Jindi, he was arranged to be a sparring partner in the Huaxia Army for several months, and his martial arts increased greatly. After the training was completed, he left the southwest and went to Dai Mengwei's territory to inquire about the news for several months, which can be regarded as an act of repaying his kindness.

At this time, the matter was coming to an end, and then there was a news of Jiangning's hero conference. He didn't have any desire for martial arts in the ring, but when he heard that Lin Zongwu, the world's No. 1 in the world, and his disciples would participate, he finally moved his heart - a few years ago, he had seen the fat monk of the Great Light Sect once when he was seriously injured, and at that time he only felt that the martial arts of this world's No. 1 person were unfathomable. But now, he has successively trained under Shi Jin, Lu Hongti and other grandmasters, and has experienced half a year of iron-blooded training of the Huaxia Army, and he has warmed up the feeling of seeing the world's number one queen again.

At the same time, the fairness party opened the door this time, what kind of things will happen in Jiangning, and now as a member of Jindi, it is also necessary for him to go over to see it. When you see the situation clearly in Jiangning, you can go back and see the female minister, Shi Jin and the others again, just like your own investigation on Dai Mengwei's territory, these news are always very useful.

……

Ning Ji stayed in Ankang City for two more days, during which he secretly observed the defense situation in some suspicious places in the west of the city, and the final conclusion was actually similar to You Hongzhuo.

It is very difficult to assassinate Dai Mengwei.

On the other hand, he didn't have any evidence of Dai Mengwei's evil deeds in his hands for the time being, and it would be irrational to take such a big risk to kill that old man.

In the end, I can only give up stupidly.

On June 23, he, the Confucianism Five, Wang Xiuniang's father and daughter, waited for a merchant ship heading eastward and sailed down the Han River......

……

A few more days.

Lu Zhongming and others set off from Ankang and embarked on a journey to Jiangning. At this time, they have already compiled a series of plans for the "Chinese Martial Arts Association", and the information on many heroes is already being explored and improved.

He even brought a few handwritten letters from Dai Mengwei, and for great masters such as Lin Zongwu, they would try to lobby each other and invite each other to Bianliang to serve as the first president of the Chinese Martial Arts Association.

……

Ding Songnan, who was preparing for the war, also sent a team to Jiangning shortly after he returned. At this moment, Zou Xu, who went to Jindi, had already begun to cross the Yellow River south with part of the military funds.

Xue Guangcheng, who was in Jindi, had seen Zou Xu for a while, and then he went to the endless protests and Xingshi on the side of the female prime minister's mansion. Lou Shuwan was not ambiguous, scolded Xue Guangcheng without concessions, and even smashed him with an inkstone. Although Lou Shuwan said that "Xue Guangcheng and Hou Wu are in cahoots and are very arrogant", in fact, when Hou Wu came over to pull the sidelines, she still scolded both of them so strongly that they ran away.

"Only women and villains are difficult to raise—"

"Vixen—Vixen—"

Xue Guangcheng's roar could be heard in almost half of the city.

Lou Shuwan turned her head and complained to Zou Xu and raised the price, Zou Xu was also slaughtered with a wry smile, and said something "Mr. Ning likes it the most...... No, I admire you the most", and the two get along quite well. So much so that when Zou Xu left, Lou Shuwan waved her hand and smiled very gently: "Remember to win." ”

"Yes! You must not be embarrassed by Aunt Lou! Zou Xu saluted and promised.

After Zou Xu left, Lou Shuwan shared 10% of the profits to the Huaxia army here. Because of the suspicion of less share, and the suspicion that Jindi was cheating on the books, the two sides sprayed each other again.

Everyone in the world has their own choices.

At the beginning of July, autumn arrived.

On this day, before the Sword Gate Pass, there were still a lot of people lined up to enter the gate.

A thin man with slightly sunken cheeks, dressed in the same standard single clothes as the others, was slowly marching in the line. He stared and looked around, his eyes seemed to contain infinite curiosity, and as he passed the gate, he looked up at the high gate like a child, and made a sound of "Wow......".

He was at the city gate registration office, holding a pen and writing his name with difficulty. The veteran on duty could see the inconvenience on his hands: the flesh and a few nails on the tips of his ten fingers had grown and twisted, which was the mark of torture and forced plucking out of the fingers.

Since he was followed by two plainclothes soldiers, the veteran did not ask much and only saluted him.

He walked in the procession into the mountain, and the speed was a little slow, because after entering the mountain, he could often see stone tablets on the side of the road, which either recorded the battle with the Jurchens, or recorded the names of the martyrs who died in a certain area. Every time he walked, he had to stop and look, and he even wanted to reach out and touch the words on the stone tablet, but was stopped by the red armband on duty next to him.

"Oh, oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry......"

He hurriedly apologized, because he looked thin and pure, and he was a good bully, so he didn't continue to scold him.

In the mountains in July, the leaves turn yellow, and when the wind blows, it rustles.

The mountain road was full of walking people, mules and horses passing through, and the voices of people maintaining order and insulting people gathered together. There are so many people, and not many people have noticed the appearance of this ordinary "returnee" in the crowd......