Chapter 145, Beacon Fire (2)
With the news of the assassination of Zhu Zhanji, the crown prince of the dynasty, on the official road of Xuzhou, the thirty-six Tiangang white foxes spread secretly throughout the two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty. In just two days, it has spread like a plague all over the rivers and lakes, the government and the opposition.
And when this news spread in the capital, it also became the last straw that crushed the terminally ill Zhu Gaochi. made Zhu Gaochi, who had been on the throne for less than ten months. It's all about dying.
For a time, Zhu Zhanji, the crown prince of the dynasty. The news of his assassination on an official road outside Xuzhou. even overshadowed the undefeated Dongfang of the Sun Moon God Sect Leader and killed Yu Canghai. uproot the Qingcheng faction, which has been inherited for hundreds of years.
Although the martial arts of the rivers and lakes and the temples of the court and the wilderness, it seems that they are incompatible. There is a clear distinction between them. But there's no denying it. In the wild history of all dynasties. There are some heroes with strong martial arts. The earliest can be traced back to the Warring States period, Qin and Han dynasties. After all, how can ordinary people do it if they have the strength to assassinate the prince of a country and the prince of a country?
Counting the Qingcheng faction that was undefeated and destroyed by the Sun Moon God Sect's leader, Dongfang. Today's New Wuyue Sword School. There are only two factions left: Songshan and Huashan.
In the case that no one knew that Huashan Siguo was on the cliff, there was such a congenital martial artist as Feng Qingyang. Whether it is a famous predecessor who has been famous for many years in the rivers and lakes, or a nobody who has just emerged. They all thought that the next target of Dongfang Undefeated, the leader of the Sun and Moon God Sect, would definitely be the Huashan faction.
And once the Huashan faction is destroyed, then the Wuyue Sword Sect that has stood for hundreds of years and is known as the same qi and branches. Only the Songshan faction is left as the commander of the light pole.
There has never been a shortage of hot-blooded teenagers in the rivers and lakes. Naturally, there is no shortage of talented people. With the dream of being chivalrous and righteous, and becoming famous all over the world. I don't know how many young people with strong blood have poured into the chaotic rivers and lakes one after another.
At this time, at the foot of Songshan Mountain, dozens of second- and third-rate sect leaders and masters from the rivers and lakes and martial arts gathered together. Thousands of hot-blooded young heroes. It is even more with the demon eradication guard. The dream of World War I. rushed to the foot of Songshan Mountain.
Of course, this behavior is not spontaneous. It is known as the Shaolin and Wudang factions of Wulin Taishan Beidou, as well as Zuo Lengchan, the leader of the Wuyue Sword Sect who exists in name only. The result of the joint posting of the 'hero post'.
After all, with the three factions of Hengshan, Taishan, and Qingcheng successively being destroyed by the Sun Moon God Sect Leader Dongfang Undefeated Sect Slaughter. In the Central Plains martial arts, Shaolin and Wudang, which have extraordinary status. I also felt an unprecedented crisis.
What's more, the Songshan faction is located in the same Henan border as the Shaolin faction. The truth of the cold lips and teeth. How can Fangzheng and Chongxu be unknown?
Dozens of second- and third-rate sects gathered, showing the appeal of Shaolin and Wudang, the two major martial arts Taishan Beidou. Thousands of people gathered together. Naturally, there is a common topic. Originally, the topic that everyone talked about was naturally how to repel the Sun and Moon God Sect and protect the Songshan Sect. But with Zhu Zhanji, the crown prince of the current dynasty, the future prince was assassinated. Even if it's some so-called martial arts celebrities. We also began to discuss state affairs.
At this moment, in all the inns at the foot of Song Mountain. It's already overcrowded. Young knights with blades in their hands and strong suits can be seen everywhere.
At the foot of Song Mountain, in an ordinary wine shop. Ordinary people who used to frequent. It was because I felt an unusual atmosphere. One by one, they have long been avoided. Now the whole liquor store. It is full of young chivalrous people who are full of enthusiasm and a sense of justice.
A man in his thirties with a burly build. The bearded man said to the drinkers at the same table, "Have you heard of the ranks?" The guards accompanying His Royal Highness the Crown Prince were as elite as a thousand forbidden troops. In addition, there are also the "human slaughter" Xu Biao in the thousands of households in Jinyiwei, Wang Meng, the "river dragon", and Liu Chun, the younger brother of Liu Bo, the governor of the East Factory, to escort together. But even so, he was still killed.."
Hearing this, another white-faced man with a rat beard at the same table sighed, "Brother Wang... This 'human slaughter' Xu Biao and 'turning the river dragon' Wang Meng are the two brocade guards of thousands of households. But a second-rate martial artist who has been famous for many years. Liu San Mazi, a flower thief who plagued the south of the Yangtze River. Wasn't it these two who caught you? There is also Liu Chun, Liu Gonggong. I heard that its martial arts are extraordinary, and it has also reached the second-rate realm. There are also thousands of elite forbidden soldiers... I heard that in less than a meal, he was killed... Tut-tut.. In the end, even the head of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was cut off by the assassins.."
The surrounding tables were all seventeen or eighteen-year-old boys who had just entered the rivers and lakes. They all listened attentively one by one. I want to know. What kind of force is it that has such ability? It can be guarded by thousands of elite forbidden troops and three second-rate peak martial artists. Kill the crown prince of the dynasty.
At this moment, he sat across from the white-faced man. One was in his mid-fifties. The man dressed like a rich man sighed, "Brother Wang, Brother Lu... Can have this ability, and still after the assassination. Cut off the head.. I'm afraid that's the only organization.."
Hearing this, the other two men also nodded.
"That's really the way that organization works... Kill people to take the head, exchange for reward money... Tut-tut, it's really a group of lords who recognize money but don't recognize people.."
"But that organization has never been a businessman. For more than ten years, it is well known that money is not recognized by people. If it weren't for someone who could afford to pay a huge price. I'm afraid that organization won't assassinate the crown prince, right? ”
"Hey.. Poor Hongyan always has a thin life, and he is the most ruthless emperor. For that chair, how many people have killed their fathers and brothers throughout the ages? Not to mention, the former one. Isn't that how he took the throne? It's called the Celestial Cycle."
The three old rivers and lakes at this table said a few words to each other, which naturally aroused the interest of those 'young heroes' who had just entered the rivers and lakes in the wine shop.
There was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy in blue who carried a sword. I couldn't help but ask, "In Jinling, Wu Feihu." I don't know the names of the three seniors? ”
Hearing that this seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy reported to his home, the man surnamed Wang arched his hand, "Oh... I don't know what Wu Shaoxia and the 'Jinling Divine Sword Gate' are known as the 'Jinling First Sword' Wu Sect Master? ”
Wu Feihu smiled modestly, and the smug look in his eyes flashed. He arched his hand and said, "'Jinling's first sword' Wu Tianba is my father."
"I didn't expect it to be the son of the master of Wumen.. Look up for a long time, look up for a long time! Tuo Da said, the elder brother's surname is Wang, and his name is a brave word. The people in the rivers and lakes call the 'crazy big worm' the old brother, and these two are 'white-clothed Xiucai' Lu Guang and 'Little Song Jiang' Song Yuanwai.." Wang Yong boldly introduced.
Hearing Wang Yong's name, Wu Feihu naturally hugged his fists and saluted. So he picked it up and called the guy in the store and served a pot of good wine.
After three cups of yellow soup, Wu Feihu had already been called the like-minded Wang Yong, Lu Guang, and the eldest brother and the virtuous brother.
"Three big brothers, I don't know what kind of force is the mysterious organization you just talked about? He has such ability and courage. Dare to assassinate His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? Wu Feihu asked aloud.
Wang Yong, Lu Guang, and the rich Song Yuanwai glanced at each other and deliberately looked around. Song Yuanwai then spoke, "Brother Wu Xian, I don't know if you have heard such a sentence?" 'Without the information obtained by the White Fox Garden, there is no person that the blood wolf will not kill'? ”
Wu Feihu, who looked hesitant, thought about it, nodded and said, "It seems that I heard my father mention it once." But that was many years ago... Could it be that this little-known blood wolf would assassinate His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Dynasty? ”
Lu Guang, who looked like an old Jianghu, smiled mysteriously, "Brother Wu Xian.. Not being well-known doesn't mean that the blood wolf will be weak. It can be said that looking at the rivers and lakes. Even the Demon Sect, Shaolin, and Wudang dare not underestimate this blood wolf... As for the White Fox Garden, which can be on par with the Blood Wolf Society, the same is true."
"The main reason why this Blood Wolf Society is not famous is because. The people they are targeting. They're all dead! Over the years, I don't know how many martial arts families have died in their hands. Even if it's a provincial official. As long as someone can afford to pay for it, they will kill it! However, they have always used people's money to eliminate disasters for others. Never participate in the struggle between good and evil. Naturally, the reputation is not obvious! However, if we say that the evil way is headed by the Demon Sect, and the righteous way is respected by Shaolin and Wudang... Then this Blood Wolf Society, and the White Fox Garden, which specializes in selling intelligence for a living. Definitely the leader between good and evil! Wang Yong continued.
Song Yuanwai nodded and said, "This blood wolf will appear from the present. I remember it for more than ten years. To date, there is a mystery about who the leader of the Blood Wolf Society is, and how many Centaur branches the Blood Wolf will have. Everything is a mystery! However, in the past few years, some friends have said it. The Blood Wolf Club has evaluated the killers of the four grades of 'Gold', 'Silver', 'Bronze', and 'Iron'. Among them, the 'gold medal' killers are all composed of second-rate peak martial artists. Even the lowest-level 'Iron Brand' killers are all third-rate martial artists. ”
The rookies who have just entered the rivers and lakes in the wine store were all stunned when they heard it.
Wu Feihu, who could listen attentively, frowned and asked, "I didn't expect that there is such a terrible killer organization hidden in the rivers and lakes. If it is really this blood wolf, it will be the hand of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Dynasty. Who, then, did it? ”
Raising his wine glass and taking a sip, Lu Guang pondered for a moment. Shen Sheng said, "If you want to ask the blood wolf to make a move, the asking price is not low." I heard that I want to hire the lowest-level 'iron card' killer in the Blood Wolf Society. All for a thousand taels. As for the highest-level 'gold medal' killer, there are no five thousand taels of silver. They won't make a move.. The men and horses guarding His Royal Highness the Crown Prince are enough for thousands of elite forbidden troops. There are also three second-rate martial artists, Xu Biao, Wang Meng, and Liu Chun. wants to assassinate His Royal Highness the Crown Prince under this heavy army. This blood wolf will have to dispatch at least a thousand people... can afford such a large sum of silver. Who else is there besides those royalty? Thinking about it the other way around, who can after the death of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Most likely to ascend to the throne. Isn't this mastermind about buying murder? ”
Listening to Lu Guang's analysis, Wu Feihu couldn't help but raise his wine glass in admiration. "Brother Lu deserves to be known as 'white-clothed talent'. I want to come after the death of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The most likely to ascend the throne are only the King of Han and the King of Zhao... Hey, now the Demon Cult is rampant. The DPRK and China are again in this struggle for the throne. It's the ordinary people who suffer.."