Chapter 1: The Dead (Part II)
For Du Scar's depression, Hao Laodao has no cure. Accompanied the other party sighed for a while, smacked his lips, and said in a low voice: "There is a sentence, I said it, third brother, don't you don't like to listen to it." In the past few years, we have done a lot of evil. But after you and I killed people and set fires, we became rich and rich. This retribution will not fall on ......."
"Fart, let you old girl fart!" Without waiting for Hao Laodao to finish sighing, Du Scar jumped up as if he had been pricked in the ass by a needle, and shouted and scolded, "Your surname Hao killed people and set fires, and I Du Scar did bad things, but it was all our sin, Guan Xiaojiu and Juanzi or something." If you want to say that you are doing evil, who has not had blood on your hands that has lived until now? Counting up, Xiao Jiuzi is still the kindest, if it weren't for him, our old and young masters of Juluze would be able to burn high incense in half of their lives! ”
"Third brother, third brother, listen to me finish speaking! I'm really not cursing Xiao Jiu. Juanzi is also my apprentice, if I hurt someone again, can I hurt her? Hao Laodao has long lost the fiery temper of his youth, and he doesn't talk back when he is scolded, and explains with a smile.
"And what do you mean?" Du Scarred at the other party fiercely, gasping and questioning.
"Supposedly, the poison in Juanzi's body has already been resolved, right?" Hao Laodao thought about it and asked in a low voice.
"Of course! After so many years, what poison is not discharged with sweat! Du Scarred nodded and replied with great confidence.
"Although Xiao Jiu looks a little handsome, she is not a sissy!" Hao Laodao smiled and continued to ask.
"If you have a fart, let it go, don't be embarrassed!" Du Scar threw another big white eye and scolded in a low voice.
"The old camel once said before his death that there is nothing wrong with the two of them!" Hao Laodao nodded and sighed. "Since it's not a human problem, we have to find the cause from the outside. Third brother, think about it, how many of the people who killed people and set fires with us back then, including Sun Jiuye and Second Brother Zhang, got a good death? Why is it that you and I are the only ones who don't know a few big characters, but they have eaten the five officials? If God makes the murderers and arsonists have gold belts, then is there any heavenly reason? It's true that Xiao Jiu and Juanzi are good people, but God has already made you rich and noble, will you continue to fill your children and grandchildren? So I thought, I'm afraid the problem is still with our brothers. It's us, it's us who have enjoyed the blessings that we shouldn't enjoy, and we've dragged down the little nine couples. ”
"Fart!" Du Scar continued to scold, but his momentum weakened significantly. For a long time, you couldn't live without killing people, so you had to show your teeth like a beast all the time. But that doesn't mean it's all a beast from the inside out. When the days of stability returned, regret and fear came like poisonous snakes. Du Scar's face is thin-skinned, and he will not secretly repent like Hao Laodao. But every time in the middle of the night, he always woke up in a nightmare, drenched in cold sweat.
"I know I'm probably!" Hao Laodao sighed and said quietly. "But I think we'd better do more good deeds. Even if you don't atone for your sins, you can accumulate some virtue for future generations! ”
"Isn't it too late to think of accumulating virtue and doing good deeds?" Du Scar sighed loudly, "Alas, our old Du family is sorry for Xiao Jiu." I was retributed for my lack of morality, and the old Du family deserved to be the last. But if he gave birth to a baby, he should be surnamed Cheng, not Du! ”
"How can I talk about it sooner or later, I can do some calculations! We don't expect to become a Buddha on the ground! Hao Laodao sighed and persuaded in a low voice. Third brother, you are not young, don't marry those delicate big girls anymore. Even if Juan Zi doesn't speak, think about Xiao Jiu's reputation. This Shangdang County is full of singles who can't afford to marry a daughter-in-law, you are the father-in-law of the Hou Ye, but there are a bunch of folk girls hidden at home, aren't you making trouble for Xiao Jiu? ”
"Didn't I want to keep myself behind?" Du Scar's old face turned red, and he defended his neck.
"Did you stay? So many years? Hao Laodao glanced at him and asked with a sneer.
"Whatever you want, whatever you want!" Du Scar was ashamed and angry, and stomped his feet fiercely, "I'll beat them all tomorrow." Isn't it okay to learn how to eat fasting and recite Buddha? Am I lacking virtue? I am eating the money of the imperial court, and the government can support a wife and a concubine! ”
Hao Laodao smiled and reminded in a low voice, "According to the rules of the imperial court, Xiao Jiu can still marry one wife and three wives, he is a serious county marquis?!" ”
Du Scar couldn't argue, shook his head and sighed. sighed, and said in a low voice: "Actually, I didn't stop Xiao Jiu from marrying a concubine." In fact, I've talked a lot about it to Juanzi. But Xiao Jiuzi doesn't let go, I'm a father-in-law, why don't I have a reason to get a little wife at home for my son-in-law, right? ”
"You, you just can't turn this corner!" Hao Laodao shook his head angrily. "Do you know what Xiaojiu means? Think about it, and then think about how to help your daughter! ”
"What do you mean?" Du Scar whispered for advice. "You're Juanzi's **, don't look at it, now that you know, why don't you help find a way?"
"I've thought about it for a long time. Don't help if you figure it out! Hao Laodao smiled and reminded in a low voice. Don't you look at what kind of temper Juan Zi has, what status does Xiao Jiu have now? Can the daughter of an ordinary family be sent to the door of the Hou Ye? I dare to say that the first day Xiao Jiuniang released the news that she was going to take a concubine for her son, and the next day, the matchmaker would squeeze his head. One by one, they must all be daughters of people with heads and faces, and their backgrounds will not be lower than Ermao's wife. When such a woman enters the Cheng family, according to the rules of the court, she must also be given an edict, and she cannot be regarded as an ordinary concubine. looks like a flower, has the support of the family behind him, and has a decree in his hand, and accidentally has another son out, where do you let the cuckoo go? ”
"This ......., this, how can you say that you are born?!" Du Scar didn't expect that there would be so much involvement in accepting a concubine, so he was stunned and stammered.
"That's not all!" Hao Laodao pursed his lips and counted in a low voice, "The identity of the founding marquis can be passed on to his descendants." The cuckoo has nothing to come out, can others not rely on the mother and the son to be expensive? With the temper of the juan, she was ridden on the head, how long could she endure it. In case you can't help it one day, a red knife comes in and a white knife comes out. Do you let Xiao Jiu help the child take revenge on his mother, or help the juanzi destroy the corpse? ”
"Well, how is that possible. How many years later. You're talking nonsense! Du Scarqi couldn't believe that what Hao Laodao said would be born, but sweat was rolling on his forehead. So, what do I do? looked at Xiao Jiu. Then our old Du family, I'm sorry for the old Cheng family! ”
"So, I said we might as well just be confused and think of another way!" Hao Laodao nodded and suggested in a low voice, "Xiao Jiu takes pity on the juanzi, don't mention the head of the concubine, and don't take the initiative to provoke him." There is a big temple on Jiujing Mountain not far away, which is said to be very effective. A few years ago, I had already donated some incense money for the monks to pray for Juan Zi and Xiao Jiu. But it hasn't worked yet. Or, find a warm day another day, third brother, you will go up the mountain with me? Even if you look at the scenery, it's better than being itchy at home every day! ”
"If you want to go, don't just think about the scenery. The key to this thing is sincerity. You have to fast for at least three days, and then walk up to the bottom of the mountain! Du Scar's face suddenly became solemn, and he said in a low voice.
"Okay, I'm going to get people ready. Not only Jiujing Mountain, but also the surrounding temples of all sizes, maybe which Bodhisattva will open his eyes! Hao Laodao nodded, and then said with concern: "Can you still walk on your legs?" Up and down the mountain, but it's not a close road. Let the servants carry it, I'm afraid the Buddha will blame it in his eyes! ”
"If I can't walk, I'll climb up!" For the sake of his daughter's happiness, Du Scar also let it go, "It's all to blame on the old camel, doing everything that has no ass." I was still given a needle the day before, and the next day I didn't even say hello, so I gave Lord Yama a pulse! Alas! It hurt my illness to the root, and I want to be cured in this life! ”
Speaking of the deceased Sun Huozi who died not long ago, Hao Laodao felt a burst of sadness in his heart, "Yes, this old guy, he is still in Langzhong, he can cure others, but he can't cure himself." When I meet in the underworld in the future, I must pour wine gourd into him! ”
"The gourd is not used, you have to hold it on the altar!" Du Scar wiped the corners of his eyes and added with a smile, "I guess there is no hope for us people to go to the West Heaven." In the underworld, you can still be a companion. When the time comes, they will form a group, and no one will be stingy! ”
"Third brother, you can do it, you haven't done enough in this life!" (Note: the third tone) "Hey, hey, hey!" Du Scar rubbed the corners of his eyes and smiled dryly, "Enough, can it be enough?" You've said it, I haven't done anything good in my life, but when I'm old, I get an official uniform to wear! Can you not be satisfied? Besides, my daughter is married to Hou Ye, and she still has a fate. Content, content! ”
"What's the matter!" Hao Laodao shook his head with a smile and continued: "If you want to say that you and I have lived in this life, it is really not in vain. You count, when we got out of the plug, we grabbed a prince with a pull. After entering Juluze, he pulled out a marquis, a lord! With this qualification, not to mention the side, after going underground, the bull head and horse face can grin and blow for three days! ”
"There is also a national duke, a national duke who is the general of the right military guard!" Du Scar added with a smile, "Why did you forget your big eyes." That kid, I knew it wasn't a good thing as soon as I saw it. A few days ago, Di Bao said that he put Dou Jiande on the table again. ran away with Guo Xiaoke and Wei Zheng. It is estimated that we have arrived in Chang'an at this time! ”
"Ran away? I really didn't notice. What about his grandfather, what about his grandfather who was a hostage? Hao Lao Dao froze for a moment, frowned and asked.
When the two of them went out with the caravan, they helped two teenagers on the way. As a result, these two young people, who seemed to have little prospects, are now extremely powerful. Among them, the king of the county is Li Xu and Li Zhongjian, the general manager of Boling. And the person who became the Duke of the Kingdom was Xu Maogong, who was given the surname of the country by Li Yuan, who blinked with a pair of clear and innocent big eyes, and I don't know how many ** lakes he deceived.
Since the day he learned that Xu Dayan had become the second master of Wagang Mountain, Du Scarling has always regarded himself as a discerning talent, and when he heard Hao Laodao ask, he smiled, and said proudly: "If Dou Jiande killed his father, then is he still Xu Dayan?" According to Xiao Jiu, Big Eye captured Liu Heimin, the general under Wang Shichong's account, in advance and dedicated it to Dou Jiande. So he has grievances with Dou Jiande. Dou Jiande's guy is ruthless to the people around him and polite to outsiders. With the benefit of big eyes, of course, you can't turn your face and deny it. Therefore, Xiao Jiu estimated that Dou Jiande would not take his grandfather with big eyes. If you don't get it, you'll be entertained with delicious food and drink, and then the gift will be sent back! ”
"This ......" Hao Laodao was confused. But if you think about it carefully, Dou Jiande is really such a wonderful person. He smiled and sighed silently.
Speaking of these things that do not involve vital interests, Du Scar's mood is a lot more relaxed. Drink a few sips of tea to moisten your throat, and continue to put gold on your face, "You say, if we didn't take Xuzi and Big Eyes out of the jam back then, what would happen to the two of them?" I guess I can't be the prince and the prince, right? When we meet another day, do they still have to put a drink to thank the two of us? ”
"Phew, you just give yourself a long face!" Hao Laodao didn't come over in a hurry, and the tea in his mouth sprayed all the clothes onto his clothes. "You shameless old man, you dare to say anything. Who are Xuzi and Big Eyes, that's a masterpiece, understand? It's like two large pieces of dog's head gold, even if you and I didn't see it back then, it won't be sold as sand. It's just a matter of a moment earlier, a moment later! ”
"No matter what you say, the king of Boling County led me a horse back then. Lai Guogong called me the third uncle back then! Du Scar salivated, triumphant.
"It's embarrassing to show off, who bullied Xuzi back then, thinking about finding fault with people every day?" Hao Laodao took a bite and scolded in a low voice.
"If you don't cut jade, you can't make a weapon!" The more Du Scar spoke, the more he retorted, and he retorted without hesitation. After saying that, he also felt a little too shameless, laughed a few times, and lowered his head to wipe the corners of his eyes.
"Yes, I saw Xuzi another day, I must tell him this in person!" Hao Laodao smiled and nodded.
"I guess I won't have a chance to meet him. He is now the best man in the town! It can't be compared with our nominal casual jobs! Du Scarry shook his head and said with a smile. Strange, you say, isn't it? I don't know when it started, but when I heard Xuzi beat others, I felt relieved. When I heard others beating Xuzi, I felt worried. ”
"After all, I watched him grow up!" Hao Laodao nodded with a smile, "Although it is far away, I have never regarded him as an outsider in my heart." When he was defeated, his life was almost gone, but I didn't blame him. On the contrary, I feel very admired and happy. ”
"yes. When I was in Xiangguo County, I didn't feel good when I watched Xiao Jiu's fearful rearmament war! Fortunately, Xuzi didn't call. Otherwise, I really don't want to see him. ”
"You're scared of him!" Hao Laodao took another bite and laughed and mocked.
"I'm afraid yes. It's more of a reluctance to fight him. I panicked with shame. Du Scara sighed and admitted calmly, "Once we meet, if he asks me, 'Uncle Scar, what about the jewelry I gave you, didn't you use it to save Uncle Sun Jiu?' What about Uncle Nine, where did you save him? 'I don't need him to do it, I have the mood to wipe my neck myself!' ”
"yes!" Hao Laodao sighed in a low voice, "It's good that he didn't call!" ”
Thinking of those old old days, the two brothers were as if they had drunk a lot of wine, and they were drunk. After another moment, Du Scarry thought about it and said with a smile: "It's also strange, you said that Xuzi is a child." Clean up us, clean up Gaoshida, clean up the Turks, it's all a slippery and easy thing. But when I met Dou Jiande, I couldn't tell the winner! You also know what Dou Jiande is capable of, the real army is the same, and even Xiao Jiu can easily kill him, not to mention that now Xuzi has Luo Yi to help! ”
"Don't talk nonsense!" Hao Laodao stood up, looked around, and then lowered his voice to remind, "Third brother, let's talk about this, go out, don't think about it again." You think about it carefully, why did Lao Zhang have to break with Xiao Jiu back then! Isn't the relationship between the emperor and Xuzi today similar to that between Lao Zhang and Xiao Jiu? I think that with Xuzi's cleverness, he will never get himself into trouble. If you can't get it right, he's already starting to prepare a way out for himself. If Dou Jiande is destroyed one day later, he will be able to prepare for one more day. ”
"Oh!" Du Scar blinked his eyes, and it took a long time to digest Hao Laodao's words. These few words are really rebellious, what kind of person is Zhang Jin, can he compare with the emperor? But if you think about it, it's not that bad. Zhang Jin said that he grabbed land, grabbed money and robbed women. The emperor, rob the country, the treasure, and the peerless beauty. It's just that the means are different, and the ability is big and small.
The only thing that is different is Xiao Jiu and Xu Zi, the two of them want to be different from others. But carefully distinguished, there is also a difference between Xiao Jiu and Xuzi, Xiao Jiu is down-to-earth, real, and occasionally a little cautious, but it still makes people willing to treat him as a junior. And Xuzi, like the ancient pines he saw on Yanshan when he was out of the fortress, sucked up the heroic spirit of heaven and earth, lived for 3,000 years, died for 3,000 years, and still did not fall for 3,000 years. No matter when and where you see it, it is awe-inspiring.