Chapter 153: Collusion with Mongolia
Xie Hu had a cautious personality, and the Dragon Slaying Knife and Yitian Sword that Xie Xun handed him over, he didn't let anyone see it, but went to learn some smelting techniques by himself first. He melted the knife and sword, and then asked Xie Xun what to do with this big iron lump.
Xie Xun knew that this piece of dark iron was precious, and it was impossible to throw it away like this, so he asked Xie Hu to take out a small piece and create a Persian scimitar for Dai Qisi, named it "Poppy Beauty", and let Xie Hu build whatever he liked.
Xie Hu knew that although Xie Xun didn't use the blade much, he didn't understand it, so he learned knife techniques from Xie Xun.
Xie Hu split the remaining Xuantie into two and hit a Miao Knife and a Long Sword, which were lighter than the original Dragon Slayer Knife and Yitian Sword, and it was more convenient to use.
Xie Xun named the knife "Devil's Fang" and the sword "Dragon's Tooth". From then on, there was no longer a dragon slayer sword and a heavenly sword in the world.
Xie Hu didn't covet these two divine weapons, and returned them to Xie Xun again.
Xie Xun said: "I don't need a blade, you can keep it for yourself." ”
Xie Hu said: "Big brother, when you become the emperor, this sword is Shang Fang's sword, and this knife is the saber you command the army." ”
Xie Xun was stunned when he heard this, and secretly sighed that Xie Hu had a heart.
Xie Xun still handed the knife to Xie Hu and said, "You are my saber." ”
Xie Xun left the sword and gave it to Lu Zhixi.
This time, Mingjiao suffered heavy losses, but the main losses were still grass-roots personnel, although the high-level officials were also injured, but only Xie Xun himself was the most seriously injured.
Now that everyone's injuries have healed, Xie Xun began to ponder the group of people in the palace who knew Shaolin kung fu.
Shaolin is located in the north and was not within the sphere of influence of Mingjiao.
Xie Xun plans to make full preparations this time, and go to Dadu again, he has to figure out this matter. This incident made him feel like a fish in his throat, and if he didn't figure out Shaolin's position, he couldn't sleep well.
Xie Xun mobilized all the masters he could mobilize, and even Yang Xiao, who had not participated in the battle of the rivers and lakes for many years, also dispatched. Not only Xie Hu, but even the Wudang Five Heroes, Kongtong and Huashan, who are close to him, are also masters. also deliberately sent a message to Zhongnanshan, and Yang Shou was also found by Xie Xun to help with the fist.
The affairs of Guangming Ding were handed over to Xie Wuji, who was only fourteen years old, assisted by Liu Ji and Song Lian, and sisters Lu Zhiqing and Lu Zhixi stayed behind to protect him.
Xie Wuji is Xie Xun's eldest son and only son, and has been practicing martial arts under Lu Zhiqing's strict discipline since he was a child.
Lu Zhiqing has put a lot of effort into Xie Wuji and has invited many gentlemen for him. Xie Wuji's martial arts practice is Xie Xun's Jiuyang Divine Skill and Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill, and now he has good skills.
Xie Xun didn't say that he was very homely, but he did rarely leave Xie Wuji. It can be said that Xie Wuji has always been by Xie Xun's side and accepted Xie Xun's words and deeds.
Ancient people were very precocious, Yue Fei was already a father at the age of sixteen, Xie Wuji was more serious than Xie Xun in personality, and he did everything with a clear eye, like a little adult.
In the winter of the second year of the Yuan Dynasty (1336), Xie Xun came to Dadu again, and this time was the most well-prepared, and he must turn Dadu upside down.
Wei Yixiao is familiar with most of the cars, and it has been less than a year since he left Dadu, recalling the thrill of half a year ago, as if he was in a different world. The forces that he had carefully arranged in Dadu for many years were uprooted. Although the arrangement has been made a long time ago this time, it is no longer so handy, but it is not difficult to hide the tracks.
Xie Xun did not stay, and visited the Ruyang Palace at night that night.
Xie Xun entered the palace alone, he did not come to kill people this time, but to find out the origin of the masters who were proficient in Shaolin Kung Fu in the palace.
Xie Xun is as light as a swallow, jumping over the ridge, and walking on the ground. The palace is not big, and it has not been long since Chahan was knighted, and the entire palace is not luxurious.
Xie Xun came to a hall outside the hall, which was still brightly lit.
Xie Xun crouched in the shadows outside the window, listening intently.
I only heard that there was someone inside: "The prince takes a fancy to your martial arts is your blessing, and your betrayal of the prince is a capital crime, and now you are given a chance to live, but you don't cherish it." There are many good martial arts in the world, and what the prince wants is not easy to get, nor does it have to be your martial arts. ”
Xie Xun immediately heard that it was Han Qianye's voice. This kid is still by Chahan's side, and it seems that he wants to know who you are.
I only heard one person say weakly: "If we really take out our martial arts, I'm afraid it will be our death." ”
Han Qianye said: "The brain is not stupid, but even if you don't die, why suffer so much?" Do you really think that your martial arts lord has to be? ”
The man said, "I won't say it." ”
Han Qianye chuckled lightly and said unhurriedly: "Okay, let's boil it slowly, it's been so long, and it's not in a hurry for a day or two." Come on, bring it down. ”
I heard the sound of chains, and then I saw two people being chained and taken out of the hall.
Xie Xun looked at it from a distance through the light, and it was the deer stick and the crane pen.
Xie Xun hadn't spoken to these two, so he didn't know their voices, but they had fought many times, and even in the dark, Xie Xun's eyes were like torches, and he quickly recognized them.
Xie Xun knew in his heart that these two people escaped at a critical moment, but they didn't expect to be caught by Chahan, and now they squeezed out the last bit of value before they died.
I heard Han Qianye continue: "I didn't expect these two people to be so hard-mouthed, the iron cable penetrates the pipa bone, it must taste great, I don't know what it means for them to live." ”
Chahan said: "It's okay. It's good not to be in a hurry to kill them, just torture them slowly. It's just two wastes. ”
Another voice next to him said: "It is impossible for them to persevere, now the time is still short, the time is long, and if he is an iron man, he will also seek a quick death." ”
"It's Cheng Kun!"
Xie Xun was extremely familiar with this voice, and he was still in the palace. But listening to his voice, his injuries still haven't healed. This kind of internal injury is not easy to heal, and it may not heal for a lifetime.
Chahan asked, "Master, how are your injuries?" ”
Cheng Kun said: "It's already a lot better. This time, fortunately, I am responsible for Shaolin Jiuyang Gong, otherwise it would only be even worse now, maybe I would have died directly at the beginning. ”
Han Qianye said: "Shaolin Jiuyang Gong is indeed mysterious, I was frostbitten under the cold pool, but fortunately, the master rescued me and passed on my Jiuyang Gong, and now I can leave no hidden dangers." It is believed that the master will soon be cured. ”
Only then did Xie Xun know that Han Qianye was saved by Cheng Kun. Both of these people hate Mingjiao, so they naturally hit it off. It's just that Cheng Kun took refuge in the imperial court, and he already knew it, but he didn't expect Han Qianye to also take refuge in the imperial court.
Chahan said: "Yes, this king also feels that he has improved a lot recently. It's much smarter than those two guys' Xuan Ming Divine Palm. It's just that the Xuanming Divine Palm is still a peerless science in the end, and it's a pity to bury these two guys. ”
Cheng Kun smiled and said: "Yes, it's not a pity for these two people to die, if the Xuanming Divine Palm is lost with them, it should be their master who regrets it, and it has nothing to do with us." If you get it, you can see it, and if you don't get it, it's nothing. Moreover, my Jiuyang Gong restrains the Xuanming Divine Palm, even if they hand it over, we may not be able to practice it. It's just that these two people betrayed the prince, and torturing them was also considered a punishment for them. ”
Only then did Xie Xun understand that Chahan didn't have much interest in the Xuanming Divine Palm, and mainly wanted to torture them to get angry.
Chahan said: "How have the soldiers been training recently?" ”
Han Qianye said: "Everything is going well. However, it is not easy to practice advanced martial arts, these soldiers' qualifications are very average, and it is barely possible to practice the outer martial arts of the senior brothers of the King Kong Gate, if they want to practice internal skills, the vast majority of people have no clue at all. It is not easy to arm an army of martial arts masters. ”
Xie Xun was shocked in his heart, Chahan actually had this kind of thought, which could indeed make up for the weakness of the small population of the Mongols. Originally, the current Mongolian cavalry was already extremely lethal, and if everyone practiced strong martial arts, it would really be invincible in the world.
Xie Xun also had this kind of thought, whether it was Mingjiao or Xie Hu's subordinates, he popularized the first two layers of Dragon Elephant Prajna Gong and trained an extremely elite army, but it was too difficult to train them all to become martial arts masters. It is only to select some of the better qualifications and then teach internal skills, but the number of people is much smaller.
This kind of martial arts master needs one-on-one training, not large-scale training.
Xie Xun has actually instructed many martial artists, but his official disciple is only Zhuang Zheng.
But even if you can't all become martial arts masters, your combat effectiveness is enough.
This King of Ruyang is indeed a fierce rival.
Chahan said: "We must pay close attention to training. Master, how happened to me letting you go to Shaolin for help? Don't blame me for urging you every day, on the battlefield, none of our Mongolian elite soldiers are afraid, but in the martial arts, we desperately need someone who can compete with Xie Xun. Now, the only one who can confront Xie Xun head-on is Shaolin. ”
Xie Xun was suddenly overjoyed in his heart, and he really heard such useful news.
Cheng Kun said: "The prince doesn't have to be polite, it is the honor of the poor monk to serve the prince." The poor monk also complained to the head uncle many times, but the head uncle still refused to take the whole Shaolin to help the prince, and only sent those brothers who did not walk around the rivers and lakes. ”
Xie Xun was already able to conclude at this time that Shaolin had colluded with the imperial court, and it was by no means a private act of individuals, but was approved and even supported by the abbot.
Xie Xun continued to listen.
Chahan said: "What's the use of those senior brothers of yours coming more? Are they enough to kill Xie Xun? Mingjiao has been weakening Buddhism again, and when they dominate the world, you Shaolin will never end well. If you are unwilling to contribute now, even if we Mongols really withdraw from the Central Plains, there is still a vast area for us to survive, and our population is already small. Where can you Shaolin retreat, don't regret it when the time comes. ”