Chapter 40: A Love-Hate Dilemma

At the unanimous request of all the villagers in the Needle Valley, Xu Zhi and the three finally agreed to help the young generation of the Needle Valley to get out of the clam mountain, join the master, fight the country, show their ambitions, and wash away the shame of their ancestors who had escaped from the world and stolen their lives for a hundred years.

With tears in their eyes, the villagers poured a large bowl full of wine, and led their children to Xu Zhi, Xue Atan and He Mengjiao, and toasted them one after another to express their gratitude.

Xu Zhi, Xue Atan, and He Mengjiao also stood up and saluted the villagers' kindness and kindness one by one.

Xue Atan is very fond of alcohol, and when he sees every villager coming, he does not refuse to come. He drank a lot of wine and ate a lot of meat, while praising the child's cleverness, praising the child's beauty, and coaxing the old people and children to laugh constantly.

He Mengjiao saw that the villagers were very hospitable, and Xu Zhi and Xue Atan beside her were also very bold and free, although she was a girl and had a limited amount of alcohol, it was inconvenient to postpone stage fright, just a few glasses of stuffy wine to drink, her face was crimson, and she gradually couldn't support it.

Xu Zhi saw that He Mengjiao was a little drunk, and reminded softly: "Miss He, you drink less, no matter how much alcohol you drink, as long as the friendship is enough!" He Mengjiao never thought that Xu Zhi would take the initiative to care about himself in front of everyone, and said angrily: "Don't worry about it! You still take care of yourself! Besides, this girl is not drunk like mud!"

After the villagers finished toasting, they returned to their seats and sat down. Several old men gave Wang Jin a look, Wang Jin nodded, and said: "Three younger brothers and sisters, the children in the mountains are lonely and rude, and the three of you have come from outside the mountain and have seen a big scene. Please tell the children about the world outside the mountains! Let the children open their eyes and gain a long insight!"

When Xue Atan heard this, he hurriedly shook his head, and said: "There are too many major events in this world, and I can't explain it clearly for a while, and I can't explain it clearly." Among the three of us, Brother Xu is the most able to speak, so let Brother Xu tell everyone that my old Xue is a stupid cow, just drink and eat, hehe!", after speaking, he simply opened his clothes and poured himself a drink.

He Mengjiao secretly glanced at Xu Zhi beside her, and it happened that Xu Zhi was also looking at her, as if asking for her opinion. He Mengjiao knew that she knew that she had limited knowledge of the world's major events, so she whispered to Xu Zhi: "It's better for you to tell the children about the scene outside!"

When Xu Zhi heard this, he had no choice but to nod, looked around, and saw that the villagers had stopped eating and drinking, and waited respectfully for him to speak. Xu Zhi was inconvenient to postpone, and said loudly: "Fellow villagers, with all due respect, Xu said bluntly: Nowadays, the world outside this mountain is volatile, and various forces are playing with each other, and no one can see the situation in the world clearly. Let's just talk about this court! Today, the prince is faint and the princes are divided, but he is still the co-lord of the world and the hope of the people. If God bless my Tang Dynasty, the next generation will produce a holy monarch and son of heaven, work hard to govern the country, and depose the traitors, maybe they will be able to turn things around and the world will be peaceful.

When the villagers heard this, they all discussed: If I can appear in the Tang Dynasty, the Holy Monarch and Mingjun will be the best, and the people will suffer less from the change of dynasty. ”

Xu Zhi then analyzed: "But this is the most optimistic result, now that Datang is suffering from internal and external troubles, it has been accumulated for a long time, even if there are one or two saints of heaven, I am afraid it will be lonely and useless!"

Xu Zhi saw that everyone's interest was a little low, and continued: "Besides, the princes of Hebei and Jiangnan, although they are intertwined, fighting with each other, colluding with each other, and colluding with each other, they are also a force to be reckoned with! In a few decades, there may also be great heroes with great ambitions and saving the world!"

When everyone heard this, they had to smile bitterly and said: "What Brother Xu said is that if the imperial court is not disciplined, then the hero will be reckless!"

Xu Zhi listened to everyone's discussion and replied: "In addition to the local separatist forces, there is also the Yellow King's righteous army, which is also overwhelming and invincible in the south of the Yangtze River. King Huang has always been benevolent and righteous, loves the people like a son, and can win the support and support of the poor people in the lower classes, maybe this country will eventually fall into his hands. ”

After listening to Xu Zhi's analysis of the world, all the villagers praised: "What Brother Xu said is reasonable! The situation in this world is really chaotic and unfathomable!"

Although He Mengjiao was a little drunk, she listened to every word and word Xu Zhi said very carefully, and she thought to herself: "This Xu Zhi is really not simple! He is young, but his knowledge is so unique, no wonder the Jiang Gang will take great pains to get rid of him!"

He Mengjiao thought again: "No, why did I suddenly care so much about him! He is my brother-killing enemy." What's wrong with me today?, why are I so restless?", He Mengjiao thought about it, and didn't know what to do for a while.

Xue Atan on the side saw that everyone praised Xu Zhi for what he said, so he stopped eating and drinking, and cheered, shouting: "What Brother Xu said is really good, but my brother is stupid, and he really doesn't dare to be interested in the general trend of the world, and he really can't understand it!", as soon as his voice fell, it caused a burst of laughter from everyone.

Xu Zhi continued to analyze: "Therefore, I think that now is not the best time for our Taiye Valley brothers to visit the Lord and make contributions! Can you listen to Xu's words: Let's take a child with excellent martial arts out of this mountain first, if he can gain a firm foothold in the troubled times and have some foundation connections, and then let him lead more children out of the mountain and make contributions." What do you think, neighbors?"

Several old people and other villagers whispered and said, "Xu Daxia, many of our children in Coniferous Valley want to go out of the mountains as soon as possible to see the world and open their eyes. Why do you only bring one child? Wouldn't it be better to bring more children, because the children go out of the mountains, and they have a foil to take care of each other, and everyone will not be lonely along the way when there are more children?"

Xue Atan didn't think about it, and echoed: "Yes, Brother Xu, wouldn't it be better if there are more children?"

He Mengjiao was also confused when she heard Xu Zhi's words, and asked softly: "Wouldn't it be better for us to take more children out of the mountain to gain a firm foothold in the harsh environment?"

Xu Zhi shook his head and continued to analyze: "Folks, I thought so at first, but after thinking about it, I found that this is not good, because the children in the mountains are innocent, if there are more children, they are more likely to be tempted by the outside flower world, and there are many people, and it will leak the secrets of our taiga valley, attract the covetousness of the gangsters, and bring endless troubles to the villagers!"

Only then did He Mengjiao and the villagers understand Xu Zhi's good intentions, and they all nodded yes.

He Mengjiao felt that Xu Zhi's thoughts were very strict and thoughtful, and the hatred for Xu Zhi in her heart was suddenly a little less, and more admiration, she took advantage of the wine, and still couldn't help but praise: "Well, this idea is really thoughtful, but with only one child, whose child is more suitable to take out of the mountain?", after speaking, he glanced at Xu Zhi, as if waiting for him to make an idea, and couldn't help but glance at An Jingsi, who was playing in Wang Jin's arms.

Xu Zhi suddenly understood He Mengjiao's thoughts, and continued: "The three of us decided to take An Jingsi out of the mountain first, firstly, we are more familiar with Xiao Jingsi, and secondly, Xiao Jingsi is born with divine power, and he can stand out and get ahead in the troubled times, a few old people and guys, what do you think?"

Several old men and the villagers discussed in a whisper, and said: "Brother Xu, we think this arrangement is the most appropriate, Xiao Jingsi is not only infinitely powerful, but also has a great ability to flick his fingers, and he is also the child with the strongest martial arts and strength in our village. You should first take him out of the mountain and make contributions, and then let him lead more children to show their style, glorify their ancestors, and hope that our Coniferous Valley will become famous in the world as soon as possible!"

Xu Zhi and everyone discussed how to take An Jingsi out of the valley properly, and talked to each other about some gossip, and this meal was eaten until the sun was waning, and everyone was drunk before they stopped.

Xu Zhi and the villagers of the Coniferous Valley finished the flowing water banquet, and decided to lead An Jingsi out of the valley the next day, An Jingsi was a little reluctant to Grandpa Wang, seeing Wang Jin silently sorting out the clothes for his long journey, he called out, "Grandpa, I don't want to leave you!

Wang Jin was also reluctant to let Xiao Jingsi leave, but he was even more reluctant to delay the child's future, gritted his teeth, and said fiercely: "Jingsi, you are already an adult, grandpa is old, and he can't take care of you anymore." When you go out of the mountain, you have to learn to take care of yourself, and you have to listen to the words of your three brothers and sisters!"

An Jingsi was still a little reluctant, and threw herself into Wang Jin's arms and cried loudly. Wang Jin saw An Jingsi's sadness crying, and the feelings of the grandfather and grandson who had been together for several years came to his heart, and he couldn't help but burst into tears.

Xu Zhi, Xue Atan, and He Mengjiao saw their grandparents hugging each other and crying, and their hearts were also sad, and they all quickly turned around, unable to bear to look at it again.

In the early morning of the next day, Xu Zhi and the three of them led An Jingsi and the villagers to say goodbye one by one, and the four of them took Wang Jin's bamboo raft and returned to Caidie Valley along the original waterway.

Wang Jin stopped the bamboo raft steadily, sent Xu Zhi and the four people ashore, and said: "Three brothers and sisters, let's say goodbye here, I still have a few words to tell you before parting!"

When Xu Zhi and the others heard this, they hurriedly bowed down and replied, "Grandpa Wang, you always have something to say, please just tell us!"

Wang Jin said: "I will entrust Xiao Jingsi to the three of you today, you must take good care of him like brothers and sisters, raise him as an adult, find him a good place to go, and make contributions." If it backfires, Xiao Jingsi's life will be bumpy, and it will be really bad, and he will be brought back to Coniferous Valley intact. ”

Xue Atan replied first: "Grandpa Wang, don't worry, Jingsi is my eldest brother Xue Aniu." Wherever he goes, I will follow him, and I will always respect and help him!", Xu Zhi and He Mengjiao also nodded.

Wang Jin touched An Jingsi's head and said to him: "Jingsi, you are now an adult, you must learn to take care of yourself, listen to Brother Xu and them along the way, don't be easily tempted by the world outside the mountain, don't easily listen to the words of others!

An Jingsi burst into tears and shouted: "Grandpa, Jingsi has remembered everything! Jingsi is reluctant to leave grandpa! Otherwise, grandpa, you can also go with us!", An Jingsi finished speaking, and tightly pulled Wang Jin's shirt and didn't let go.

Wang Jin patted An Jingsi's shoulder again and comforted: "Jingsi, you have to understand, grandpa is old, and he can't follow you out of the mountains anymore! This outside world will sooner or later be the world of your young people!"

After Wang Jin finished explaining An Jingsi, he said to Xu Zhi again: "Brother Xu, please take a step to speak!"

Xu Zhi followed Wang in to a peach tree in Caidie Valley, Wang Jin saw that there was no one around, took out a package from his arms and handed it to Xu Zhi, and said softly:

"Brother Xu, what is hidden here is the relics of Gongsun Auntie, since the grandfather, they have been treasured, and they have been passed to the old man, and the old man is stupid and can't understand whether it is a piano score or a sword score. The old man sees that you are gifted and intelligent, maybe you can understand the mystery. In addition, when Xiao Jingsi's martial arts have some foundation, you can teach him the Fluttering Sword Technique one by one! I hope he can carry forward the Fluttering Sword, defeat the ghost ninjutsu of the Dongying people, and avenge the ancestors!"

Xu Zhi hurriedly took the package with both hands and agreed: "Grandpa Wang, please rest assured, I will pass the Flowing Sword to Xiao Jingsi, and I will definitely assist him in making meritorious achievements and taking revenge!"

Wang Jin took out a three-foot sword from behind him, handed it to Xu Zhi with both hands, and said: "This is the sword that has been passed down from generation to generation by our dance faction, named Feng Ming, as soon as this sword is unsheathed, you can hear the sound of humming, just like a phoenix is chirping." Although this sword is not a rare treasure, it is also an old thing inherited from my faction, and it is also a token of my gang leader, I hope you will keep it for the time being, and pass it on with Xiao Jingsi together with the sword spectrum in the future!"

Xu Zhi hurriedly knelt down and took the Fengming sword, and agreed: "Xu Zhi remembers Grandpa's entrustment!

Wang Jin saw that Xu Zhi agreed, and hurriedly helped him up, and pulled him to the depths of the Colorful Butterfly Valley, the two walked nearly five hundred steps away, Wang Jin saw that there were dense woods all around, and no one would eavesdrop, so he whispered to Xu Zhi: "Grandpa still has a few important words, originally wanted to rot in the stomach, but God let the old man meet a hero like Xu Shaoxia, the old man didn't want to bring these words related to the rise and fall of the world into the soil, and told Xu Shaoxia today!"

Xu Zhi knew that what Wang Jin was about to say was extremely secret and important, and he swore to heaven: "Grandpa Wang, please rest assured, what you said to me today, Xu Zhi will never leak a word to the outside world! If you violate it, let Xu Zhi die with ten thousand arrows through his heart!"

Wang Jin said slowly: "Actually, what I want to say is the secret of "Tui Bei Tu". Now the imperial court, generals from all over the country, fellow people in the rivers and lakes, and even peddlers and pawns want to get it!"

When Xu Zhi heard this, he exclaimed in surprise, "Ah, why is it "Tui Bei Tu" again? Isn't it lost for a long time? Why does everyone want to get it today!"

Wang Jin said with a smile: "Jiangshan Sheji, fame and fortune, who in the world doesn't like it?" Xu Zhi, the old man knows the secret is also very limited, in fact, after Li Shiniang and my ancestor broke up in the palace, they did not immediately return to their hometown Yingchuan, but made a detour north to Taiyuan to meet their master, Gongsun Auntie. ”

Wang Jin was very surprised when he saw Xu Zhi's face, and then explained: "When the old man told the three of you the secrets of his family history, he had reservations, because the old man was not sure what the three of you were at that time, and now the old man can finally rest assured!"

Xu Zhi said with a smile: "Thank you Grandpa Wang for your trust in the younger generation!"

Wang Jin continued: "When Gongsun Auntie was in Taiyuan, she found some clues, but unfortunately it was not about the "Tui Bei Tu" itself, but about the palace record of "Tui Bei Tu", which recorded the dialogue between Taizong and Li Chunfeng in Xianqing Lou, and was also called "Tibetan Poem" by later generations, it is mainly a commentary on "Tui Bei Tu", which is very important for cracking the secret of "Tui Bei Tu". Therefore, it is necessary not only to get "Tui Bei Tu", but also to get this "Tibetan Head Poem", so as to successfully solve the situation in the world. If one of the two strange books is complete!"

Xu Zhi asked: "What Grandpa Wang means is that even if someone gets the "Tui Bei Tu", if there is no "Tibetan Head Poem" as an annotation, it will be difficult for him to crack the secret in the "Tui Bei Tu"!"

Wang Jin replied: "That's the case, according to the clues obtained by Gongsun Auntie, Xu Jingye of the Tianhou Dynasty stole the "Tui Bei Tu", but did not get the "Hidden Head Poem", and finally Xu Jingye failed in Runzhou, and the "Tui Bei Tu" was nowhere to be found, An Lushan and Shi Siming of the Xuanzong Dynasty got the "Tibetan Head Poem", but did not get the "Tui Bei Tu", so although the Anshi rebels disturbed the entire Central Plains and occupied Chang'an and Luoyang, they also failed to become the climate. ”

Xu Zhi seemed to have an understanding and said: "So that's the case!"

Wang Jin continued: "Aunt Gongsun was very surprised to learn that this "Tibetan Head Poem" had been lost for many years and suddenly came out of nowhere. Gongsun's predecessors learned through investigation that this "Tibetan Head Poem" was hidden in the imperial study of Taiyuan Palace. It's a pity that the palace at that time was heavily guarded, and even a fly couldn't get in, Gongsun Auntie, with her superb martial arts, sneaked into the palace, and only got a map of the Taiyuan palace and a key to the imperial study!", after speaking, he took out a package from his sleeve, and said to Xu Zhi: "These two precious things are in the package, but after more than a hundred years, the Hedong Domain has changed several times, and the Taiyuan palace may have been destroyed, I wonder if these things can be used?"

Xu Zhi took the package with both hands, hid him deep in his arms, and replied: "Grandpa Wang, rest assured, after Xu Zhi goes to Shaolin to meet Master Zhicheng, he will definitely go north to Taiyuan to find the news of "Tibetan Head Poem"!"

Wang Jin saw that Xu Zhi remembered everything he had explained, and took Xu Zhi's hand again and walked out of Caidie Valley. Wang Jin said to Xue Atan, He Mengjiao, and An Jingsi, who had been waiting for a long time: "The green mountains do not change, the green water flows for a long time, I wish you all a smooth journey!", after speaking, he set up the raft, waved goodbye and left.