Chapter 174: Talking about fate
Yuan Tiangang didn't wait for Li Xuan to speak, and said: "Senior Sha is a god, and the method of deduction and calculation is unique through the ages. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info Although he was cautious and cautious in his life and rarely evaluated a person, he still talked about you and me. There can be nothing wrong with his words. ”
Li Xuan smiled bitterly when he heard this: "I'm a genius, but I'm just a mediocre talent." ”
Yuan Tiangang shook his head and said: "Life without death, death and resurrection, how can it be mediocre." Well, I have been to Shaomuro Mountain for many days, and in the past few days, not only have I seen colorful clouds gathering in the clear cold sky, but this colored cloud has also interacted with a golden dragon in the northwest sky. You see, the snow falling outside the window at this time is the love they have after they meet. ”
Li Xuan looked out the window with Yuan Tiangang, and couldn't help but be surprised. The originally dry and empty ground outside the window was covered with heavy snow in just a stick of incense. Yuan Tiangang said lightly: "Does Li Shaoxia know what is the gathering of colorful clouds and what is the golden dragon?" Li Xuan sighed: "What if you know?" Yuan Tiangang said: "When there is heaven and when there is earth, only time is endless...... But don't carry an immortal treasure and treat it as a rotten stone, hehe...... If you listen patiently to the ambition of the second son, you may hate yourself for losing your martial arts at this time and can't help!"
The dim sum and tea brought by Xu Sangu did have a miraculous effect, and Li Xuan had recovered a lot of energy and strength since he ate it. At present, although the dantian is still empty and has no internal breath, I feel that the strength of the limbs is no different from that of ordinary people.
Li Xuan heard Yuan Tiangang say this, and said in his heart: "Anyway, there is nothing to do, and it doesn't hurt to listen to them." So he smiled and said: "I would like to hear the ambition of the second son." Li Shimin listened to the two answers, always smiling, and when he heard Li Xuan's words seem to have the meaning that it doesn't hurt to listen, he then smiled gracefully and said slowly: "If you want to achieve the great cause of the world, you must gather the three of time, people, and location, if you don't have one of them, you can't do anything." Li Xuan asked: "This truth has existed since ancient times, and there are many people who have a clear mind, but very few people can accurately grasp the time, people, and location in action!"
Li Shimin nodded and said, "This is also the purpose of my trip to Shaolin." Li Xuanqi said: "Didn't you come to Shaolin Temple because Yu Wenhuo spread the news that 'Tang Bing was trapped in Shaomu Mountain'?" Li Shimin sighed and said, "That's just one of the reasons." When Li Xuan heard this, he suddenly felt a little relieved in his heart, and said secretly: "Since the second son Li Shimin led the crowd to Shaolin Temple, it was not entirely for Bing'er, then it can also be said that he is not very happy with Bing'er......" Thinking of these, there was some inexplicable joy. Li Shimin continued: "The time of heaven is the time of heaven. The geographical advantage, the help of the mountains and rivers. And people are exactly what the people want. Well...... In fact, the people's aspirations are the same direction of the government, the military, and the people. Among them, the 'government' relies on the left and right, playing the skill of tightrope balance, while the 'army' relies on strict discipline and iron-fisted power, and must achieve the ruling strength of gold and stone. Only the 'people's heart' is the most difficult to control. ”
Li Xuan nodded and said: "But 'people' is the foundation of the society. Since the second son can analyze thoroughly, he must know the root of the people's way. ”
Li Shimin said: "The way of the people can be roughly divided into the people of cloth clothes and the people of the rivers and lakes. Among them, the people of cloth clothes can rely on living and working in peace and contentment and envy to envelop their hearts, but the people in the rivers and lakes are different. You must know that the people in the rivers and lakes have always been good at fighting and fighting, but because of the intertwined grievances and grievances, the experiences are different, and the needs and desires are different, which is extremely difficult to encompass...... Alas, if the rivers and lakes are peaceful, then the world is peaceful, and if the rivers and lakes are chaotic, the foundation of the world will be shaken!" After speaking, his full forehead was deeply wrinkled, as if he was full of melancholy.
Li Xuanxin said: "Zhuge Dongfang once said on the square in front of the temple on the top of the king's mountain that when the court's powerful minister Xu Guo Gongyu Culture and Emperor Yang Guang wrote to him, he said, 'Although the rivers and lakes are reckless places, the roots and mud are connected, and every move is related to the health of the society'." Isn't this the same as 'the rivers and lakes are equal, then the world is peaceful.' If the rivers and lakes are chaotic, the foundation of the world will be shaken' is the same!"
He said lightly: "According to what you said, the rivers and lakes are so important, and it is also a thorny problem, do you have a good way to keep it from messing?"
Li Shimin said slowly: "If we want the rivers and lakes to be stable, and even add strength to the way of great causes, we must let everyone re-establish the belief of abiding by the eight words of chivalry, loyalty, trustworthiness, and equality." Li Xuan said approvingly: "It should be so." Well, since Childe understands this, he must have prepared and can do it. Li Shimin sighed, looked at Lu Yiyi, who was standing solemnly behind him, and said, "It's difficult...... I was born in an official eunuch, although I have established eight ways to treat people since I was a child......" Li Xuanyan asked curiously: "What are the eight ways to treat people?" Li Shimin said loudly: "Be sincere, put your heart into your heart, keep your words and deeds, be open and honest, be strict and lenient in law, promote others and blame yourself, distinguish grievances and grievances, and never give up on life and death...... Alas, after establishing eight ways to treat others, I also followed the example of Meng Weijun and wanted to open the door to recruit talents, but for some reason, it was always difficult to cross the gap of equality. When Li Xuan heard this, he knew that what Li Shimin said was reasonable. Because since he entered the rivers and lakes, in addition to the good conduct of Shi Wanrou and Shen Wufear, whether it is Yan Wuving, the Ding brothers, or Feng Xingyu or Hei Yunyi, although his martial arts are strong, most of them are capricious and vicious, not only have no chivalry and promises at all, let alone equality. Even if there is an occasional loyal attitude, it is only for the mysterious and strange Flying Camel Holy Lord and the likes of Wang Shichong, who flatters and invites favors. And like Li Shimin, who was born in a prominent family of eunuchs, naturally everyone respects him. Such as Lu Yiyi, Xu Sangu, Qiao Shiting...... Even the indifferent Shaolin repentant host, although they are first-class masters of the mighty rivers and lakes, when they intersect with the second son in front of them, who is a dragon and a tiger and has an extraordinary temperament, they are unconsciously respectful, and naturally draw out the rank. Although the rivers and lakes often say that 'the generals and princes would rather have a kind of ......', when they really face the dignitaries and dignitaries, they look different.
Li Xuan secretly sighed: "Of course, equality is a chasm! In all dynasties, whoever can make the world equal will have a temple that will last forever." But unfortunately, to this day, no dynasty or emperor has done it, which shows the difficulty of equality. ”
Li Shimin said slowly: "I know very well the importance of the people's attachment and dependence and integration in the hearts of the people in the rivers and lakes, so since last year, I have been trying to find a person who is upright, chivalrous, and strong in martial arts, to stabilize the rivers and lakes for me, and get rid of my worries." ”
Li Xuan said: "It seems that Gongzi has a suitable candidate. Li Shimin nodded and said, "That's true." Li Xuan asked, "Who is that person?" Shaolin Zen Master Confession?" Li Shimin smiled slightly and said: "Confessional Zen Master is a monk, and he can still help me even if he is indifferent to fame and fortune, which has made me feel uneasy, how can I ask for anything more." Li Xuan said strangely when he heard this: "That must be this immortal and extraordinary Mr. Yuan Tiangang." Yuan Tiangang smiled when he heard this: "How could it be me! I just know how to wonder magic, martial arts, qualifications, prestige, and open-mindedness, how can I be on the stage of heroes in the world!"
Li Xuan asked suspiciously, "Then who else?" I want to ask Gongzi to solve your doubts." Li Shimin smiled faintly and said, "Far away in the sky, close in front of you." After finishing speaking, he looked at Li Xuan with a smile with Yuan Tiangang and Lu Yiyi. Li Xuan couldn't help but exclaim: "Isn't it me that Gongzi is referring to?" Li Shimin said: "Exactly." When Li Xuan heard this, he couldn't help but shake his hand and said, "How could it be me? Li Shimin stretched out his hand to hold Li Xuan's hand and said: "You can give up your life to save me and the Shaolin monks who have never lived in your life, stop Yuwen Huodu, and prevent his treacherous tricks from succeeding, showing the ancient style of chivalry and loyalty." You will never give up, sacrifice your life to save Tang Bing's sister, even if it is difficult, you will not retreat, you are a gentleman who keeps his promises. And after you saved people, everyone came to visit, not arrogant or impatient, and did not treat Xu Sangu people with a high meritorious eye, which shows that you have the heart of equality in the rivers and lakes. Such a chivalrous, loyal, trustworthy, and equal person, if I don't ask for a heavy responsibility, wouldn't it be a big mistake!" Li Xuan heard this, and only then did he understand why the people of Xu Sangu came to visit him one by one. It turned out that in addition to sincerely thanking themselves for rescuing them, they also kept hinting to themselves how benevolent and righteous the second son Li Shimin was, in fact, they were also testing whether they had a chivalrous, loyal, trustworthy, and equal temperament. But does Li Shimin conclude that he is indeed such a person based on these alone?
Li Shimin saw that Li Xuan was silent, so he said again: "The eldest husband stands up to the sky, if he doesn't want to be obscure, he needs to be amazing." Hey, Brother Li, since you are already the leader of the Tianshen Gang, with such a status in the rivers and lakes, and you have a chivalrous, loyal, trustworthy, and equal temperament, why not make a big show and do your part for the health and well-being of the people in tomorrow's prosperous world!
Sister Tang Bing recommended you before, saying that you are a rare person with chivalrous bones...... Alas, you may not know that she disdains children and aspirants the most. Well, now she has rushed to Chang'an to discuss with my sister Li Zhi'er and brother-in-law Chai Shao to formulate a great plan. Do you think, if he meets one day and Jun is the leader of the rivers and lakes, how will Sister Tang Bing be happy!" Li Xuan's heart moved when he heard this, and he sighed: "It's a pity that my martial arts are all wasted." ”
Li Shimin smiled and said, "The repentant Zen master will help you." Hey, I don't know martial arts, but I believe in the stars...... Mr. Yuan, please explain!"
When Yuan Tiangang heard this, he paced and said slowly: "Since the beginning of chaos, after there is heaven and earth, there is the Purple Emblem Heavenly Star. The Purple Emblem Star is the star of the true dragon, and when it comes to the world, there will be a seal of the text and the sword of the martial arts. Don't talk about the Yin Wenqu, let me talk about the blade-wielding martial arts star first...... The blade-holding martial arts star dwells in the nine heavens, the silver light is brilliant, and if it is reincarnated into the world, the white light soars to the sky. Hey, Your Excellency has a great figure, long arms and a straight waist, and the Yin Tang is full of light, even if he is recovering from his injuries at this time, the light has not diminished. Although Jun's land grid is not very square and has a slightly sharp appearance, although it is half a point lower than the general Shuai Wu Qu Xing, it is the shape of the white rainbow martial star...... Hey...... If Li Shaoxia still has doubts, let's see if there is a seven-star chain mole on his chest. If so, that's right. Li Xuan couldn't help but be taken aback when he heard this.
It turned out that he fell from the top of the king's mountain, and was saved by Qiu Song, and found that seven black moles like a dipper had grown on his chest at some point. He has never taken this change to heart, and now that he is mentioned by Yuan Tiangang, his surprise can be imagined.
Yuan Tiangang saw Li Xuan's astonishment, and smiled slightly: "Since you have the mandate of heaven, you can't violate it. Therefore, in addition to diligent painstaking treatment, you also need my spell to assist you. After finishing speaking, he took out the head of a red woodcarved monster from his arms, and said to Li Xuan: "This is the beast head of the White Rainbow Martial Star, which comes from the hand of the master of the Shenmu of Tianji Mountain. And if Bai Hongwu Xing wears it, it will be prosperous step by step, turning evil into good fortune, and transferring evil in the face of evil!" After a pause, he asked: "Li Shaoxia, if you believe in my strange arts, are you willing to tell me your birth date?"
Li Xuan was slightly stunned, and smiled calmly: "What's the matter." After finishing speaking, he told Yuan Tiangang about his birthday.
Yuan Tiangang nodded, took out a purple gold carving knife from his waist, engraved Li Xuan's birthday eight characters on the back of the white rainbow martial star beast head, and put it in Li Xuan's hand. Li Xuan played with the head of the white rainbow martial star, and saw that its god was majestic and exquisitely carved, not only heavy, but also fragrant. Li Shimin saw Li Xuan accept the head of the White Rainbow Martial Star Beast, and said with joy on his face: "It seems that the elder brother of the Li family is willing to support the world of the rivers and lakes, so I am relieved...... So what's in your mind?"
Li Xuan smiled faintly: "I don't have any plans in my heart. ”
Li Shimin's face changed slightly, but then he smiled: "I don't have a plan and I'm not afraid." Mr. Yuan, you can analyze the current situation for Brother Li!" Yuan Tiangang nodded and said in a deep voice: "As far as I know, the surging rivers and lakes have been vaguely divided into three major factions, and they are called three-legged......! The three-legged ones are the Flying Camel Holy Lord who lives in the north of the desert, Yan Invincible, who will gather the Five Color Peaks, and Wang Shichong, the leader of the Gang, who is the leader of the Gang. Among them, the Flying Camel Holy Lord is the most powerful and has become a climate, but his actions are the most evil. Yan is invincible in martial arts and has a strong temperament, although it is difficult to achieve great things, but it should not be underestimated. The rest of Wang Shichong is full of complicated methods, although he uses some small tricks, but there are still a few big people in the rivers and lakes under his command to help, and it is also a big force.
Therefore, if you want to achieve great things, you should first take the Tianshen Gang as the fulcrum, gather aspiring heroes, try to stabilize Wang Shichong, secretly connect with Yan Invincible, and then find an opportunity to slowly dismember the right arm of the Flying Camel Holy Lord, so that within a year or two, great things can be accomplished. ”
Li Xuan knew that what he said was true, and he secretly agreed with what he was thinking, so he couldn't help but nodded, seeing that Li Shimin was looking at him, knowing that if he didn't agree today, he might be difficult to prevaricate, so he smiled and said: "What Mr. Yuan said is as good as Mr. Zhuge in the past, he has not been out of the rivers and lakes, and he knows that the world is divided into three parts...... Haha, although he can't be Guan Yu and Zhao Yun, he may barely be a fierce Zhang Fei who charges into battle. When Li Shimin heard this, he stroked his palms and laughed: "I really didn't misunderstand you...... However, it takes a lot of manpower and material resources to achieve great things, and you can talk about it now. ”
Li Xuan shook his head and said, "Actually, it is enough for us to have the eight-character mantra of 'chivalry, loyalty, faithfulness, and equality'. After a pause, he said solemnly: "I have something to ask the second son." Li Shimin smiled: "It's okay to ask." Li Xuan sighed: "Since your brother has Yan Invincible, why do you want me to help you...... Who is the other Hou Gongzi?"
Li Shimin was stunned when he heard this, and said after a while: "It turns out that you know that Yan Wushu has an inextricable relationship with Taishou Mansion...... Alas, it's a long story. Although my father inherited the throne of the Tang Kingdom, he was regarded as a thorn in the side of many jealous people. Some people even wrote to the emperor, accusing my father of buying people's hearts and accumulating wealth, saying that he had the intention of rebellion.
In order to avoid the suspicion of the emperor, his father was deliberately decadent and absurd, in addition to getting drunk all day long, he also made friends with people in the rivers and lakes, including Yan Invincible. But Yan Wushu is also an ambitious person, and after he guessed my father's hard work, he wanted to use this as a fulcrum to revive the Mo Gang. During that time, my father was so fascinated by his boldness and strength that he not only inexplicably promised to help him, but even traveled to the places where some gang leaders were located in disguise every once in a while.
This is really self-defeating.
Although this matter has only been more than half a year, it is regarded as a handle by the opponents in the court, in addition to constantly blackmailing my father, he also constantly lobbied the emperor to deal with my father's serious crimes. Fortunately, at that time, the emperor urgently needed my father to supervise the rebellion for him, so he was able to reluctantly let it go. As for Yan Wuving, I just know each other, and I can't talk about friendship at all, let alone that I have this person to help me...... As for the name Hou Gongzi, it was a fake name that my father disguised himself in the rivers and lakes earlier. However, in recent years, it has been used by my fourth brother Li Yuanji. Li Xuan was surprised when he heard this: "In this way, Hou Gongzi is actually two people?" Li Shimin said: "It is indeed two people." Li Xuan couldn't help but murmured: "It seems that the 'Hou Gongzi' that Yan Wushu said in his mouth is your father, and the 'Hou Gongzi' mentioned by Feng Xingyu and Duan Xiaotian, and even the Wei Sheng Dart Bureau Xu Lao Dart's mouth is your fourth brother Li Yuanji!" Li Shimin heard the words and said, "Who are Feng Xingyu, Duan Xiaotian, and Xu Lao Dart?"
Li Xuan knew that Li Shimin was at most half a Jianghu person, and if he wanted to explain it to him, I am afraid it would be difficult to explain it clearly in a few words. He slowly gathered the words of Li Shimin in his mind, and said lightly: "They are idle people in the rivers and lakes. ”
Li Shimin nodded and sighed: "My fourth brother, although he is still young, has set foot in the rivers and lakes earlier than me!" said, as if he remembered something, and said: "Since Sister Tang Bing is safe, I have something important to do." So, I'm going down tonight. You should take good care of your injuries, and when your strength recovers, I will send someone to contact you and make a big difference together!"
Li Xuan smiled slightly: "I don't know when my martial arts will recover." However, since I have promised you, I will not break my word easily, but only if I do what is righteous. Well, as for these people around you, let's keep it to protect yourself!" Lu Yiyi, who was standing behind Li Shimin, turned red when he heard this, and sighed: "Speaking of which, Li Shaoxia is making fun of our low martial arts and ineffective in protecting the second son!" Li Xuan laughed when he heard this: "Master Lu thinks too much. I don't look as powerless now, but I'm not as good as you. Li Shimin laughed and wanted to stretch out his palm and high-five Li Xuan three times, swearing to become friends, but seeing that Li Xuan had no intention of making an agreement with him at all, he smiled awkwardly and disguised: "Since we have become friends and brothers, we don't need to do some worldly covenants." He paused and said, "Brother Li, the green mountains do not change and the green water flows forever." After we say goodbye, as long as you can do something for the chivalrous rivers and lakes, you will help me, and you will also help the people of the world!" After finishing speaking, he arched his hand and took Yuan Tiangang and Lu Yiyi out of the meditation room.
When the three of them left, Li Xuan recalled the situation of the appropriate talent, and said secretly: "This Li Shimin is young, and although he seems to be very deep in the city, he is a man of great talent and ambition. In particular, he mentioned the words 'chivalry, loyalty, faithfulness, and equality', which is really desirable...... Alas, this is a matter of rivers and lakes! If everyone can really do these eight words, how can there be endless fighting and killing! Now, I have not made an agreement to high-five him, not because I don't want to contribute to the stability of the rivers and lakes. Hey, but now that my martial arts are gone, don't say that I have made a move, even if I exert a little force, the dantian will be faintly painful, when will I be able to fully recover? Alas......" He slowly got up, stretched out his hand and pushed open the window, only to see the snow outside the window of the meditation room like cotton, piled up on the roof tree, under the reflection of the moonlight, glowing with the dazzling light of white flowers.
And Li Shimin and the three of them walked out of the meditation room and walked all the way to the gate of Shaolin Temple.
Out of the gate, there were already Xu Sangu, Qiao Shiting, Chu Nansheng, and more than 20 black-clothed men in strong clothes waiting outside the door. Li Shimin looked up at the cold night where the moonlight was entangled with black clouds, spit out a long breath of white gas, waved his hand to everyone, and then galloped down the mountain with his horse. Although the winter night is dark and long, there is always a moment when the sky is bright. I don't know how long it took, more than 20 people had already rushed out of the range of Shaomu Mountain, stopped at Baima Town, which connects the north and south, and came to the extremely elegant and clean Dongsheng Inn arranged in advance. When the owner of the Dongsheng Inn saw Li Shimin and his party, he had already greeted him with a smile, and when everyone entered the inn, he turned around and closed the door tightly. Li Shimin entered the guest room with coals burning in the copper stove, and after eating the breakfast and tea brought by Lu Yiyi, he told him to invite Yuan Tiangang over quickly.
Yuan Tiangang entered the house, and when he saw Li Shimin looking at him intently, he smiled slightly: "Is Childe still worried?" (To be continued.) )