It is said that the old man Deng Jichang suddenly vomited blood and died, and the monkey and Zhuqing lay beside him, calling for a thousand times, but there was no answer. After mourning for a long time, the two got up, found shovels, dug a pit, and buried the master.

Perhaps, the old man knew that his time had come, and with the support of perseverance, he completed the training of the monkey and Zhuqing.

The older generation of loyal and righteous people are fighting the slaughter of the thieves in their own way.

The two of them made the grave and sat silently in front of the grave for a long time.

Zhu Qing said, "Brother, let's go back." ”

The two of them bowed their heads in front of the grave and landed on their foreheads for a long time. The monkey raised his head and said, "Master, don't worry, we will continue to practice the water kung fu that you have passed down desperately." ”

Zhu Qing said, "Master, although you have not officially accepted us as an apprentice, in our hearts, you are our master. You haven't even told us your name, but you will live forever among the mountains and rivers. ”

The two of them bowed their respects, then got up and went into the master's hut to see if there were any relics, but there was nothing in the house except for beds, pots, and stoves.

The two of them got the 38 guns into the small boat and slowly rowed out of the closed water. In front of them is the lake where they have been training for more than a month.

The light of the setting sun shone obliquely, and the surface of the lake shone with ten thousand points of golden light. The monkey stops the oars. The boats floated freely on the lake, and the birds in the reeds chirped happily, but the lake seemed more solemn and quiet.

Zhuqing sat down beside the monkey, tears streaming silently. The monkey wiped away her tears and gently put her arms around her waist, and she rested her head on the monkey's shoulder......

The monkey and Zhuqing returned to Sanxing Island, and someone helped to get the gun back to the island, and the monkey gave a brief introduction to the training given to them by Master Deng Jichang and the life of the old man. The political commissar honor and the captain Wei Boss sighed.

Suddenly, I heard someone come to report, and a messenger from Peach Blossom Island asked to see him.

The monkey said, "Peach Blossom Island? I seem to have heard of this place name. ”

Boss Wei said: "Peach Blossom Island is also an island in Xianghu Dangli, which is very large, with a radius of more than ten miles. There is a gang called the Peach Blossom Gang, which is very powerful and should be the largest gang in Xianghudang. ”

The monkey said, "What is the name of the leader?" ”

Boss Wei said: "The leader is called Luo Tianbiao. I don't know much else. ”

Zhu Qing said: "Have you ever had any interactions between Sanxing Island and Taohuazhou? ”

Boss Wei said: "No, the situation in Hudangli is very different, and they generally go their separate ways and do not interact with each other. Peach Blossom Island and Sanxing Island are more than 40 miles away by waterway, and there is no interaction with each other. ”

Honor said: "They sent people this time, I don't know what the intention is. ”

The monkey said, "Whatever their purpose, let's meet the visitors." ”

Boss Wei said, "Out of politeness, let's go and greet it." ”

The monkey said, "You are the captain, don't go, and don't go to the commissar." Sister Zhuqing and I went to greet me. Levels are enough. ”

Honor said, "That's fine." The captain and I greeted them outside the gate. ”

The monkey, Zhuqing, and Huayang walked out of the hall and went straight to the west pier. From a distance, I saw two middle-aged people standing on the small boat on the shore.

The monkey shouted, "That brother from Peach Blossom Island?" ”

A man in a long robe with a split head on the boat replied: "Down here is Huang Peng, the envoy of Luo Tianbiao, the owner of Taohuazhou Island, this is my brother Zhuang Bo, and our island owner has worshiped the owner of Sanxing Island Wei Laoda. ”

The monkey said: "I am Fang Zhihou, deputy captain of the Xianghu Brigade of the Eighth Route Army, this is Hua Yang, the chief of operations of the Xianghu Brigade, and this is my classmate Ding Zhuqing. Our captain, thank you Lord Luo for your concern. I didn't know that the two of them had arrived, and they never greeted them from afar. Please. ”

Huang Peng said: "Your Excellency is the famous monkey and Zhuqing, right? And this chivalrous warrior is the legendary Xiao Huayang on the rivers and lakes? ”

The monkey smiled: "It's just a wasted name." ”

Huayang smiled and said, "Being famous is a bad thing for me. ”

Huang Peng smiled: "Xiao Huayang is really humorous. ”

The monkey said, "Please, two of you, our captain is waiting for you." Huang Peng and Zhuang Bo got off the boat, and Boss Wei and Honor were greeting them outside the gate.

After a few polite words, everyone entered the hall and took their seats. Some team members offered tea.

Boss Wei said: "Lord Luo has always been good? ”

Huang Peng said: "Thank you Captain for your concern, our Luo Island Lord is in good health. ”

Honor said: "Our Eighth Route Army Xianghu Brigade, not long after its establishment, I don't know if the Peach Blossom Island sent an envoy to visit, what do you have to say?" ”

Huang Peng said: "We, the lord of Luodao, although we are far away from the temple and committed to the rivers and lakes, are worried about national affairs and can't sleep at night. Xianghu is a dragon and a crouching tiger, if you can bring together heroes from all walks of life and go to the national disaster together, you will not live up to the grace of this water and soil. ”

The monkey clenched his fists with both hands and bowed deeply: "Old Hero Luo has the idea of serving the country, which is admirable." But I don't know what to do? ”

Huang Peng said: "Captain Wei may remember that ten years ago, Xiang Hudang had a martial arts event. ”

Boss Wei said: "I remember that a martial arts competition was held on Peach Blossom Island, but it happened that I was unwell and could not go to observe, so I still regret it." ”

Huang Peng said: "Peach Blossom Island also wants to follow the example of the last time and hold a martial arts competition, which is just to invite friends to have a good time, and the ultimate goal is to bring everyone together to discuss the plan to save the country." ”

The monkey said: "This is a very good idea, and it is also in line with the general policy of our Eighth Route Army's anti-Japanese national united front. Our slogan is, no matter who you are, no matter what method you use, as long as you resist Japan and save the country, we welcome it, and we are all the object of our unity. ”

Huang Peng said: "What we mean is to form a loyal and righteous national salvation army. We don't dare to expect the Eighth Route Army to join our ranks, but we hope that the Eighth Route Army will become our allies. That's why I'm here to invite you to participate. ”

Honor said: "The current situation of the national war of resistance against Japanese aggression is that the Kuomintang and the Communist Party are cooperating to fight Japan, the government's troops are on the frontal battlefield to resist the attack of the Japanese devils, and the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army are behind enemy lines, establishing anti-Japanese base areas, and using guerrilla warfare to attack and eliminate the Japanese puppet army. Contain the large number of devils' troops and reduce the pressure on the frontal battlefield.

"There are also anti-Japanese armed forces spontaneously formed in various localities, which are also fighting devils.

In addition, some local evil forces have formed some armed forces with a wide variety of names, under the banner of saving the country, but they are actually traitors.

"The army on Peach Blossom Island has not yet been established, and we don't know what kind of armament this army will be. We asked Mr. Huang to inform the Lord of Luo Island of the claims of our Eighth Route Army. We resolutely resist Japan and oppose surrender. ”

Huang Peng and Zhuang Bo's faces looked unnatural. But then he said: "The idea of our Luo Island Lord is also anti-Japanese, nothing else." ”

The monkey said, "That's great." Don't know when the date of the conference is? Please also advise. ”

Huang Peng said: "It is set for the last three days of this month, that is, from June 28 to June 30. ”

The monkey said, "Well, we will definitely send people to participate in the event." ”

Huang Peng said: "Then our Luo Island Lord will be on Peach Blossom Island, waiting for you." ”