Chapter 18: First-Class Masters (5)
Shi Zhenghang's remaining subordinates saw that their master was dead, and hurriedly pulled their legs to run. Shen Xiluo said: "Don't leave your mouth alive!" Cui Wuyuan whistled, and the brocade guards who were lying on both sides intercepted and killed those who were about to run, and after a while, they were all killed. Those who were seriously injured and did not die for a while also ended in one fell swoop.
Wang Shuqiu looked up at the sky and cried: "Brother Tong, I finally avenged you." and thou shalt rest under the nine springs. Shen Xiluo waved his hand and said, "The body was buried." Wang Shuqiu said: "Take Shi Zhenghang's body and feed it to the dogs!" Shen Xiluo was stunned and said, "The slave obeys!" ”
Back at the house, Wang Shuqiu asked Zizhu to wash her samurai costume and make another one according to the style so that she could change it. avenged the great revenge, Wang Shuqiu devoted herself to practicing swords, and never stopped until she sweated. Yinfeng Lou's business gradually improved, and Shen Xiluo began to be busy again. Cui Wuyuan took a group of brocade brothers to reconnoiter and arrest, but also to drink and have fun. Zizhu serves Wang Shuqiu more intimately, and she wants to make up for the lost days. Everything is the same as before, except that Wang Shuqiu has changed from a weak woman to a swordsman, a first-class swordsman.
One day, Wang Shuqiu practiced swords in the courtyard. A servant approached, bowed, and said, "Master, someone is asking to see you!" Zizhu frowned beside him and said, "Didn't you tell you not to disturb the master when he practiced his sword." The servant said, "The one who asked to see him claimed to be a swordsman." Wang Shuqiu stopped and asked, "What's his name?" The servant said, "He said it was an old man, but he didn't say his name." Wang Shuqiu's heart moved, and said, "Could it be him?" ”
Soon the servant brought the swordsman to him. Zizhu exclaimed, "Wolver! Wang Shuqiu smiled happily and scolded with a smile: "What a wolf, it's too rude." "It's Miyamoto Musashi who came. Wang Shuqiu said happily: "Aren't you going back to Japan?" How did you find here? Miyamoto Musashi said with a smile: "I originally planned to leave the Central Plains by boat and come to Jiangnan, thinking that there is another old man, so I came to take a look!" Wang Shuqiu said: "I thought that I would never have a chance to see each other again when we were separated last time, and I couldn't think of ······." Miyamoto Musashi said: "I didn't expect to meet again." Wang Shuqiu said: "Let's just stand, it's better to sit and talk!" ”
The two sat in the stone pavilion. Miyamoto Musashi said: "Ajuan, this outfit suits you quite well." Wang Shuqiu said: "I also imitated a set!" Miyamoto Musashi said, "You are a natural swordsman. In the future, you can gallop to the Central Plains. Wang Shuqiu said with a smile: "I'm just practicing at home to pass the time." At most, it is used for self-defense. ”
Miyamoto Musashi said: "Have you taken revenge?" Wang Shuqiu nodded and said, "Kill the enemy." Miyamoto Musashi said, "Congratulations on accomplishing a great thing." Wang Shuqiu said: "I can't finish without you." Miyamoto Musashi said: "All this must be up to you, I am just giving you some advice." Wang Shuqiu groaned: "When are you leaving?" Miyamoto Musashi said: "Huan is not welcome, I will stay for a few days." Wang Shuqiu clapped her hands and said, "I can't ask for it!" "Hurriedly asked Zizhu to prepare an upper room.
Wang Shuqiu said with a smile: "You said that you went to challenge the Huashan Lindao people last time, what was the result?" Miyamoto Musashi sighed, "He died of illness when I went. It's a pity. Wang Shuqiu smiled: "Why don't I challenge you." I hope you will show mercy. Miyamoto Musashi laughed and said, "Okay! Good! "The two are together, and they learn martial arts every day. Originally, Miyamoto Musashi only stayed for a few days, but this stay lasted for nearly a month.
One day, Miyamoto Musashi said: "Ajuan, your swordsmanship has been very advanced, but you lack actual combat. I heard that there is a group of grass robbers in Taihu Lake, who are extremely vicious and kill innocents. The government can't do anything about them. Are you interested in improving your martial arts experience? Wang Shuqiu said: "You asked me to deal with Caokou." But they are outnumbered, and I am afraid ······" Miyamoto Musashi said: "A true first-class master doesn't care how much the other party has. As long as this is the case, you can show your courage and confidence, don't you want your martial arts to reach the first-class level? Besides, aside from martial arts, do you want to be a hero to save the people? Wang Shuqiu groaned: "I'll go!" ”
Zizhu heard that Wang Shuqiu was going to go far away, and she must go with her, and she had to go. Wang Shuqiu had no choice but to take her. Shen Xiluo and Cui Wuyuan also had to follow, Wang Shuqiu secretly thought: It's better to take Jinyiwei and kill Caokou so that they can make meritorious contributions. Shen Xiluo saw that Wang Shuqiu was taking Jinyiwei to go, and he didn't follow him anymore, and told Cui Wuyuan.
Everyone set off, and the crowd rode into ordinary people, Wang Shuqiu and Zizhu sat in the carriage, and went straight to Taihu Lake. Taihu Lake is beautiful and beautiful, and it is indeed a good place with beautiful scenery. It's a pity that it has become a place where grass is rampant. When they inquired about the haunts of the grass cowards, the fishermen nearby did not dare to talk about it.
Finally, someone said that the location of this group of grass cowards turned out to be Sanshan Island in the middle of Taihu Lake. Miyamoto Musashi said: "Let's go to the island, it's not good to have a lot of people!" Cui Wuyuan disagreed, saying that this was too risky, and it was unacceptable for the two of them to go deep. Finally, after some discussion, Cui Wuyuan led the Jinyi guards to wait by the lake, while Wang Shuqiu and Miyamoto Musashi went to the island with the two Jinyi guards, in case something was wrong, they immediately sent a signal, and Cui Wuyuan led the crowd to support.
Take a small boat and slowly sail to Sanshan Island. Wang Shuqiu asked the captain why this island is called Sanshan Island. The man was about fifty, his face was full of wrinkles, and he had gone through vicissitudes of life, and said that there were three high mountains on this island, namely West Dongting Mountain, West Mountain and Ethereal Peak. Before I knew it, I was about to reach the shore, and suddenly a small boat swam over, and there were three or four people on board, and it was dressed as a grass coward.
When the captain saw the grass, he trembled with fright. Wang Shuqiu comforted: "Old man, don't be afraid! The three or four little minions shouted, "Who? Dare to trespass on Sanshan Island. A brocade guard responded: "A few people have come to meet the owner of the island, and I hope that a few brothers will pass on the notice." The minions asked, "What do you see of the islander?" The brocade guard said: "Make a special trip to send a gift to the island owner." ”
The little minions said, "Let's send it for you!" The brocade guard said: "Then how can it be done." Not far away, I just want to see the island owner Jinmian. If you don't spread the word, the island owner blames it, can you afford it? The little minions discussed in a low voice and said, "Okay, you go with us to see the island master." ”
The two boats docked, and Wang Shuqiu told the captain to leave. The minions said, "Please hand over your weapons." Miyamoto Musashi said in a deep voice: "Kill!" Before those little minions came back to their senses, they were hacked to death by Wang Shuqiu with his sword drawn. Miyamoto Musashi smiled, "Drawing the sword is getting faster and faster. Wang Shuqiu smiled.
A group of small minions armed with spears rushed out from the opposite side, and it seemed that they had already issued Wang Shuqiu and the others were not good. Wang Shuqiu pulled out the Dongying knife from his back and held the hilt of the sword with both hands. Miyamoto Musashi said: "Ajuan, let's kill." Only by putting it to death can it inspire infinite fighting spirit. Wang Shuqiu screamed, rushed into the camp, and slashed wildly, killing and wounding all the minions. A brocade guard asked, "Mr. Miyamoto, do you want to send a signal?" Miyamoto Musashi smiled, "Not at all." All you have to do is get the battle exploits that the county lord has given you! ”
Soon, nearly 100 minions were all lying down, and many were still moaning. Miyamoto Musashi said: "Ajuan, your swordsmanship is not ruthless enough. How can there be a living mouth left. In a moment, another group of killings arrived, and the leader seemed to be the leader. Miyamoto Musashi said: "Capture the thief and capture the king first." "Wang Shuqiu has killed red eyes, turned into a killing god, and there are only dead people in her eyes. She walked forward slowly, adjusting her breathing to calm herself.
The leader stabbed with a long lance, Wang Shuqiu didn't give the leader a chance at all, the Dongying knife had already slashed head-on, and before the lance stabbed, the sword had already slashed into the leader's face, and when he landed, his face was blooming. The little minions in the back were killed when they saw the leader's move, and they were timid, and some of them had already pulled out their legs and ran back.
Wang Shuqiu's murderous nature has risen, chasing and killing little minions everywhere, and killing ghosts and wolves when he arrives, and the corpse is like a pillow. Miyamoto Musashi said: "Send a signal and ask your brothers to come and receive the merit." "As soon as the brocade guards went to the island, they slaughtered again, cutting off more than 1,000 heads. It seems that everyone from top to bottom has a reward. After this battle, Wang Shuqiu really stepped into the realm of a first-class master.
Everyone went to Suzhou to celebrate. I found the largest and most luxurious restaurant in the city and wrapped it up. It was all together and lively. Miyamoto Musashi raised his glass and said, "Ajuan, swordsmanship has reached a higher level, I salute you with this glass of wine." Wang Shuqiu drank happily. Miyamoto Musashi said: "After drinking this glass of wine today, I really want to leave the Central Plains." Wang Shuqiu knows that separation is a matter of time, although there is infinite nostalgia, she can only accept the facts. She also raised her glass and said, "Miyamoto, thank you!" I wish you a smooth journey. Miyamoto Musashi also took a sip. The two of them had a good drink.
Wang Shuqiu drunk herself, only when she was drunk would she not think about those sad things. By the time she woke up, Miyamoto Musashi had quietly left. Back in Yangzhou, Cui Wuyuan had already reported to the Ministry of War. Wang Shuqiu still practiced swords.