Chapter 14: The Fangji

"How can you implicate the elders for your own selfishness. Rebellion is a mortal sin. Li Wumang refused to agree.

"Wumang, Anzhou Business Road Sanzhai, at the beginning of serving you as a big boss, you have selfishness and greed for wealth. Do you know?" Chang Shan said everyone's thoughts.

"These Wumang know that the immortal cultivators say that those who climb to the top of Fengshan have the wealth of splitting the earth and sealing the king, and several village owners have also said that they will seal their wives and sons. ”

Chang Shan said: "King Ji values DΓ  in charge, and intends to take it under his command, if the Liuzhai army has achievements, he will have a heavy reward for King Ji's accession to the throne." It can also verify the words of immortal cultivators. ”

"The king of Ji is kind to the mang, and the six villages help the king of Ji to restore the throne, which can not only repay the favor of the king, but also try to be rich, why not?"

"If King Ji loses in his rebellion, where will Liuzhai settle down?" Li Wumang was a little worried.

"It's a big deal, abandon Gaozhou Sanzhai and go to Wangzhou. Anyway, it is the master of the big family, that is, to give away Dagu's Xiaoling Village, and my aunt has no opinion. Da Hong agreed.

"The wilderness tribes are vast and sparsely populated, and they can also live in peace. "Yixi Dao people are more familiar with the barbarian tribes.

Several village owners persuaded Li Wumang to agree to Liu Sicheng.

"I know you're here for nothing. Since they all agree, let's promise King Ji. ”

"Since ancient times, we have sought wealth and danger, and we have also thought about ourselves. Hei Tai Sui was relieved.

Several village owners said yes.

"Thank you. Eun Gong is arrogant. In the end, it is the prince. I'm afraid that if I promise him tomorrow, I will still reach the top. ”

Pu Yi asked: "Wumang, with your cultivation, can you keep the king safe?"

"The talisman of the immortal cultivator on the way to the top. Mortals will surely die, and I will not be able to save them. Li Wumang said the talisman for the first time.

"How does that talisman hurt?" asked Rosie sharply.

"At one end of the stone beam of the moat is a transformed black snake, flying sand and stones. No matter how high a mortal's martial arts are, it is also in vain. There are several dangerous places after the stone beam, and there are also talismans, which are said to be thunder and lightning, which are more powerful than the stone beam. "Actually, Li Wumang can't say clearly.

"Since it is an illusioned black snake, eighty percent of the stone beams fell down the moat and died. Hei Tai Sui suspected that the master of Sanzhai had fallen to his death that day.

"Uncle Luo has a stupid method, you have a long rope without mang, and when King Ji falls, you may be able to take him up with your cultivation. ”

Li Wumang thought that it was a way. Someone went to find a ten-zhang long cowhide rope. Thumb thickness. At one end was tied a silver ingot of ten taels. Li Wumang walked outside the hall.

Hold the cowhide rope, a good luck. The cowhide rope stretched straight out. The six owners of the village were not surprised. Li Wumang put the rope on a thick tree. The silver ingot at the end of the rope was flicked, and the cowhide rope was wrapped around the tree twice, and Li Wumang pulled it lightly, and it was tightly wound.

"Lord Luozhai. It's a good idea," Hei Tai Sui said happily.

Li Wumang found a deep ditch, and stood nine feet away from everyone, and several village owners carried a few bags of grain, and threw them down the ditch one by one. Li Wumang rolled up with a cowhide rope one by one halfway. I was relieved when there was no mistake.

Afraid that Liu Sicheng would see the rope and ask, Li Wumang hid the cowhide rope in the moat overnight. Several village owners saw that Wumang was so dedicated to Liu Sicheng, and they were glad that they followed the right person.

Early the next morning, Liu Sicheng came out of the house and saw Li Wumang and the six village owners waiting outside, and Li Wumang gave a salute. "Engong, Shangdao Liuzhai discussed it last night, and I am willing to help Engong become a big thing. ”

"You see that Liu wants to climb to the top of Fengshan, and he will definitely die in the middle of the way, so I can't bear it and reluctantly agree. Liu Sicheng smiled.

"King Ji, everyone in the green forest is looking forward to a background, Chang Shan and others want to seal their wives and shades, so they promise King Ji. Chang Shan replied on behalf of everyone.

Liu did what he said, and when he came back to the top, he would discuss the rebellion. Wumang, you give me five taels of silver. ”

"There is no silver under the sight of Wumang, so let's deduct it from this year's salary. Li Wumang knew what Liu Sicheng meant, and the owner of Liuzhai Village heard it inexplicably.

"Now. Liu Sicheng did not agree.

Li Wumang had no choice, so he took out a silver ingot of five taels. Liu Sicheng accepted it. "Wumang, you don't owe me anything now. ”

"Wumang does not dare to forget the righteousness of jΓ¬ grace. ”

Liu Sicheng smiled. The owners of the village also understood, and they all said in their hearts that Liu Sicheng was benevolent and righteous.

"Don't hide it, there are immortal cultivators' talismans on the way, and mortals are not allowed to pass. Li Wumang still wanted to persuade Liu Sicheng.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what Liu is seeking is the world, if it is not for the true son of heaven, he will not be able to take the country, and he will not be able to sit on the dragon chair. It's better to die, so as not to drag down the world. If I reach the top and do not die, I will be the true son of heaven, and you will have a great future with me. No further dissuasion. After saying that, he took out a small burden from his bosom.

"If you lose your life here, you will hand it over to the Governor of the Northern Three Prefectures. ”

Liu Sicheng took the burden and wanted to speak, Liu Sicheng shook his head, "Don't say much." ”

After breakfast, the group walked to the summit.

"I'll accompany Mr. for a ride, and the elders will go back first" Li Wumang knew that mortals would definitely be in danger at the stone beam, and they would definitely be wolves at that time, and they would have to protect Liu Sicheng's face.

The crowd stopped. Hei Tai Sui arched his hand. "Jiwang Jiren Tianxiang. ”

Liu Sicheng listened to the words of Jiren Tianxiang and was very pleased, and Hua Wu also said the same thing that day. Liu Sicheng got a lip color, thinking that there was no danger of his life, and his heart was a little at ease.

Continue to move forward with Li Wumang. After walking for a while, I arrived at the moat. Li Wumang stopped.

"Engong, there is a black stone on the other side of this moat, and there is a talisman of an immortal cultivator, which will transform into a black snake and fly sand and stones. The flesh and mortals can't resist it. ”

Liu Sicheng nodded. "Wumang, wait here. "Transported the eight-layer cultivation of the "Remnant Heart Method" to the tenth success force, and landed on the stone beam with one foot.

Take up the light work and go out in one step. When Li Wumang saw it, he hurriedly took out the cowhide rope from behind a large stone. Liu Sicheng took a few steps in a row to the middle of the stone beam, and mist rose from the deep ravine.

Li Wumang's body was lifted up, and he landed two feet behind Liu Sicheng, and Li Wumang's cowhide rope hung under the stone beam, and the rope was as hard as a stick. Liu Sicheng stared intently at the other side, but he didn't notice that Li Wumang was behind him.

Liu Sicheng walked to a place more than a zhang away from the other side, and Li Wumang followed him to the middle of the stone beam and stood up, transporting his skills to ten percent. He bent his legs slightly, and stood steadily as if he were cast in iron. Liu Sicheng raised his foot again, and a black snake swam out on the other side.

Flying sand and rocks, strong winds. Liu Sicheng had already prepared, avoided the flying stone and jumped up, as soon as his feet left the stone beam, his body was like a heavy blow, and his eyes fell into the moat.

Li Wumang's clothes were blown by the wind, and a big stone flew over, and Li Wumang's left palm pushed the big stone away. The cowhide rope in his right hand grabbed Liu Sicheng and wrapped Liu Sicheng's waist.

Li Wumang waved his hand, steadily put Liu Sicheng on his shore, leaped five feet, and retreated. The wind stopped and the fog dispersed, and Li Wumang looked carefully at Liu Sicheng lying on the ground. Except for the pale face and no external injuries, I breathed a sigh of relief. Li Wumang didn't know how to save people, so he hugged Liu Sicheng and walked back.

When they arrived at the place of departure, the owners of Liuzhai Village did not leave, and when they saw Li Wumang coming back with someone, they all came around.

"It's important to save people, and if you don't have a mang, you can lose your true anger quickly. Yixi Daoist urged.

"Wumang doesn't know how to lose true qi. "It's hard not to be in a hurry.

Hei Tai Sui took Liu Sicheng and put it on the ground. "Wumang pressed his hand on the Baihui acupoint on the top of King Ji's head, and slowly lost people's true qi. ”

Li Wumang followed Hei Tai Sui's instructions and pressed his hand on Liu Sicheng's Baihui acupoint. Slowly injects the qi. What Li Wumang lost was not the true qi, but the aura of the immortal cultivator. Using aura to save mortals is a tyrannical thing in the eyes of immortal cultivators.

Liu Sicheng got the aura into his body and woke up after a while. Li Wumang helped Liu Sicheng sit up. Liu Sicheng knew that it was Li Wumang who saved him, and said to Li Wumang: "Wumang, I borrowed ten taels of silver to help you get out of trouble that day." Today you gave me my life. ”

Liu Sicheng stood up and took a few steps. Li Wumang asked: "Engong, can you feel uncomfortable?"

"The talisman turned out to be a charming sanity, not a flying stone hurting people, and I am no different from when I came. Let's go back. ”

The group came back to the cottage and sat in the hall. Li Wumang returned the small burden to Liu Sicheng. Liu Sicheng accepted the burden, "Liu is incompetent, and he returned home." I don't know what providence is. What are your plans? ”

Li Wumang said: "Shangdao Liuzhai is willing to rebel with Engong." The six village owners also chimed in.

"Liu is honest with you, and I want you to talk about it after listening. Liu Sicheng looked at everyone and continued: "Liu has more than 800,000 troops in the three northern states to confront the White State, and the number of soldiers and horses who can rebel will not exceed 400,000. There may be 200,000 horses in the three northern states who can support me. Although there are some soldiers and horses in other places, Liu is not sure. There were also no close generals in the neighboring states of Gaozhou. Liu hoped that the Liuzhai army could hold back the army of King Qin of the imperial court here. Relieve the pressure on the Northern Army. The war is in a stalemate, and those who are indecisive can be used by me. Great things can be done. If you say that the odds of winning are only 50%. ”

"King Ji, there are a million officers and troops in the western states near Gaozhou, and there are only 3,000 people in Liuzhai who can become an army, and there is a huge disparity in strength. "Chang Shan is very clear about the people of the court.

"500,000 horses in Gaozhou have to deal with the surprise attack of Liguo, and they dare not act rashly, and there are very few people in the nearby states who are dead set on Tianshun. As long as Liuzhai can create momentum, they will not send troops to save the capital if they have an excuse. After listening to Liu Sicheng's words, everyone was silent.

"That's the situation, think about it. Liu Sicheng didn't speak again.

"It's still the big boss's idea. "Chang Shan also feels too dangerous.

"Wumang doesn't know how to march and arrange, and he has no idea after listening to 30,000 enemies and millions. "Li Wumang has no idea.

"The big boss, I was born in the army, and it is not much more expensive to use soldiers. If the three thousand people in Liuzhai can work together. Wandering in the west. It's not hard to build momentum. "Rosie is good at using soldiers.

"That's right, there is no such thing as a sure thing. Chang Shan listened, and his mind changed a little.

"The west is difficult, and when the time comes, the reward for meritorious deeds will be greater. "Yixi is the bold lord, and Hei Taisui and others also say yes.

"Engong, Liuzhai is willing to assist Engong to rebel. After listening to the meaning of several village owners, Li Wumang said to Liu Sicheng.

Liu Sicheng was anxious to employ people, and said, "You didn't ask Liu for benefits and just agreed?"

After listening to Liu Sicheng's words, Hei Taisui and others said: "King Ji treats each other with sincerity, and we are happy and convinced. ”

"In this case, bring a pen and paper, and Liu will make a note for you. Liu Sicheng was not ambiguous.

"Liuzhai can be trusted by the father. And don't ask for any notes. "Li Wumang doesn't want to be too serious.

"No, that's what Mr. has always done. ”

Li Wumang took a pen and paper. Liu Sicheng thought about it. The pen is gone, and the dragon snake is waved away.

Take out a small gold seal and a stack of votes from the small baggage. Prints were used on the paper on which they were written. The seal was collected, and the silver ticket was placed on the case.

"You're done. Liu Sicheng nodded to everyone and said, "This king has other things, you can do it yourself." After saying that, he went out and went down the mountain.

Everyone gathered around Liu Sicheng to write the handwriting, which was the royal order of King Ji, and he was meticulous according to the official format. The gist is: Feng Li Wumang is the general of Jingxi. He organized an army of 300,000 and appointed ten generals. Rebelled in the western states and broke the enemy. If the west can be pacified during the rebellion, the great merit will be canonized as the king, and the ten people in his department will be crowned the marquis of ten thousand households. 2 million taels of silver were allocated to purchase horse armor, build weapons, and purchase flags.

Chang Shan ordered the silver tickets left by Liu Sicheng, one hundred thousand taels for a total of twenty, which was really two million taels.

"Wumang, King Ji is really generous, leave two million taels and leave. Da Hong couldn't believe it.

"This silver is hot, and I don't do a good job and complain. Hei Tai Sui was a little worried.

"King Ji is fated, and Wumang can appoint ten generals. At that time, the merit will be great, and the owners of the six villages of Shangdao will be able to be marquis. Chang Shan was very pleased.

Yixi Daoren smiled. "Then I'll wait until we win. ”

When it comes to marching and fighting, Rosie is a connoisseur. Said: "Wumang, first buy horses, there are 3,000 people in Liuzhai who can form an army, buy 3,000 horses first." ”

"There's got to be a camp. The cottage is a small place, and there is no place to train soldiers. Li Wumang also used his brain.

Everyone discussed for a long time and settled down.

Hei Tai Sui raised grain, salt, iron, cloth, silk. Hoarding in the town of red leaves and the port of wealth. The Kaichun trade road was opened and transported into the "Yuanfeng".

Yixi Daoren, together with Pu Yi and Li Wumang, went to the barbarian tribe to order horses first, and the caravan would trade as soon as it arrived.

Chang Shan and Da Hong buy armor and buy flags.

Luo Xi rushed to the side of the "Yuanfeng" to build a camp, where five miles in the direction of the barbarian tribe is the grassland, and there is also a place for cavalry training

After the discussion, everyone went their separate ways.

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Yixi Daoren, together with Pu Yi and Li Wumang, brought some jewels to the barbarian tribe, the snow has not yet melted, the road is difficult, and they walked for a few days to Yuanfeng.

The shopkeeper of the Yuanfeng stayed in the firm, and the three of them stayed in the firm for two days, and the shopkeeper knew the barbarian tribes well, and told a few people about some tribal affairs. The closest to this place is the Youno tribe, and there are dozens of small tribes attached to the Younai, with a population of nearly five million. The leader of the Yuno tribe is the king of the tribe, and his name is Qinghao. The shopkeeper is familiar with Qinghao. Li Wumang let the shopkeeper go to the Youno tribe.

The Yuanfeng was nearly 200 miles away from the camp of the Yuno tribe. I leave early in the morning and arrive when it gets dark.

The shopkeeper had acquaintances in the tribe, and the clansmen arranged for four people to stay. Eat and drink. At noon the next day, Qinghao saw the shopkeeper in the big tent, and the four of them went together. Park Yi took out the jewelry and gave it to Qinghao. Qinghao also politely gave back some precious medicinal materials. Qinghao is over sixty years old, burly and tall, with gray hair, but with a sad face.

The shopkeeper said, "Honorable king, we are here to exchange three thousand horses. Please help the king. ”

"Guests, if you're here last year, that's not a problem. Now I don't have the heart to make a trade. Qinghao didn't agree.

When Li Wumang heard this, this barbarian tribe spoke strangely, and did he have to think about it before doing business? Maybe it was to increase the price? So he said: "King, if the price is not good, the king will say a price." ”

"It seems that you are a buyer, and you must be here for the first time. The Yuno tribe is all straight. It's just that there is no thought, not the price. Qinghao was a little displeased.

"Honorable King, for the sake of me being a monk, tell us how you should have your mind. Yixi Daoist also felt strange.

"Sue sΓΉ you are not of any help, the Yuno tribe and the neighboring Trumpet tribe are evenly matched, for hundreds of years of fighting, both sides suffered heavy casualties, more than a hundred years ago the kings of both sides made a pact to stop fighting. It was changed to a jousting tournament once every 30 years. The losing side gives one-third of the territory and population to the winner. Thirty years ago, the Yuno tribe had already lost once. If they lose again this time, the strength of the Trumpet Clan will be doubled by that of the Nai Clan. The day of the annexation of the Yuno tribe is just around the corner. ”

"Didn't the king think of defeating the Trumpet Clan?" asked Yixi Daoren.

"For thirty years, the Yuno tribe has been preparing, but recently I heard the news that the Trumpet tribe has obtained a black horse. Tall and mighty. As soon as this horse neighsed, the ordinary war horse will collapse, and it will not be able to fight it at all. If so, it will be lost. King Qinghao replied helplessly.

"Just one game?" Although the Yixi Dao people were also familiar with the wilderness, it was the first time they had heard of the martial arts competition between the two clans.

"Yes, the contest is one man and one riding with a spear, and the two sides are fighting. The loser loses. ”

"Can I not participate in the competition?" Park Yi also felt that things were difficult to do.

"This is a contract that the ancestors swore in front of the mountain god and cannot be violated. Speaking of ancestors and mountain gods, Qinghao had a solemn face.

"Is there any other way?"

"The Yuno tribe is at the foot of Damang Mountain, and sometimes you can see the demon beasts of Damang Mountain, there is a kind of demon beast called Fangji, which has a leopard-like pattern, is like a horse, and has two fangs that protrude out of the lips. It eats meat, and it also eats grazing horses. Use it to participate in tournaments to win. Qinghao didn't hold out the slightest hope when he talked about demon beasts.

"In that case, why don't you go and look for Fangji. "Pu Yi doesn't know much about demon beasts.

"It is said that Fangji is a third-level demon beast, mortals can't catch it at all, even if they catch it, no one dares to ride, Fangji can bite and smash armor, people ride on it, it turns around, and one leg is bitten off. Only immortal cultivators can subdue Fangji, and the clan has not seen immortal cultivators for more than three hundred years. Qinghao was a little scared when he talked about the demon beast.

When Li Wumang heard this, his heart moved. "Honorable King, can we see Fangji?"

"Fangji haunts impermanence, I let people take you there, can I see your luck. Qinghao readily agreed.

Early the next morning, the shopkeeper returned to Yuanfeng, and a housekeeper sent by Qinghao took the three of them to Damang Mountain, walked more than 100 miles, and came to the camp of a small clan at the foot of the mountain. The housekeeper of the Qinghao faction led Li Wumang and the others into a tent, and the patriarch of this clan saw the guests and got up to greet them.

"This is King Qinghao's guest, come and see Fangji. The housekeeper introduced Li Wumang and the others to the patriarch.

Li Wumang and the others greeted the patriarch. Park Yi gave a string of beads to the patriarch, and the patriarch returned the favor with an animal skin. The butler withdrew.

The patriarch invited the guests to a seat. He said: "Guest, you want to see Fangji, but the demon beast doesn't want to see it. ”

"Patriarch, we can wait. Yixi replied.

The patriarch nodded, "I'll keep you at the foot of the mountain." With the news of Fangji, I will tell you all about it. I'll arrange for you to stay first. ”

Li Wumang, Yixidao, and Pu Yi came out of the tent. Some of the tribesmen took them to live in a wooden hut and brought some food.

"Wumang, the demon beast is not ordinary ferocious, what are your plans?" After eating something, Yixi Daoist asked Li Wumang.

"Uncle Yixi. The exercises I practiced were left by immortal cultivators, but my skills were still low. It is no different from those who practice martial arts. Now the engong is rebellious, counting on Liuzhai to share his worries. Liuzhai formed an army, horses are indispensable, and there is only a risk to try. ”

"I've heard my predecessors say that demon beasts are divided into nine levels, and after level eight, they can transform into humans. A strong martial arts practitioner can fight against a first-level demon beast, and Fangji is a third-level demon, and Uncle Yixi is worried that you can't be defeated. ”

"Wumang has never seen a demon beast, and there is a difference between the third-level demon beasts, and the ability of the younger ones may be weaker. ”

"Then try a weaker one. "Yixi Dao people have never seen demon beasts.

In the middle of the night, someone came to wake up the three of them, saying that there was a fangji outside the camp, Li Wumang and the others hurriedly got up and followed the people to a stone pillar.

The person who came stopped, "This stone pillar is to protect the clansmen, the demon beast doesn't dare to come in, I can't go forward." If you want to see it, you can see it by walking straight ahead. ”

"The two uncles stayed. Wu Mang went over to take a look. ”

Yixi Daoren and Pu Yi also wanted to go with Li Wumang, and Li Wumang said: "Fang Ji is fierce, no mang, or take care of himself." ”

The two of them were afraid of dragging Li Wumang down, so they didn't dare to force it, so they had to wait here.

Li Wumang walked straight forward for half a mile, and saw a pair of big green eyes in front of him, and saw that the figure was a big horse.

Li Wumang used his strength, and when he looked at it, the horse and Qinghao looked the same, but the fur was white, and the tail was like a tiger's tail. I don't know if it's an adult fangji.

Li Wumang only looked up, and Fang Ji saw someone coming over and stared at Li Wumang. No one has ever dared to take the initiative to approach Fangji, this Fangji has not opened his mind, and instinctively rushed towards people, wanting to eat Wumang.

The speed of the demon beast is beyond Li Wumang's imagination, Li Wumang's side of the body, can dodge the fangs in Fang Ji's mouth, Fang Ji swings his tail, and sweeps towards Li Wumang's face with a "woo".

Li Wumang didn't have time to dodge the two-handed transport force, "bang"! The fang's tail and Li Wumang's arms were solid. Li Wumang flew upside down, and his feet fell to the ground, but he was startled and not injured.

Li Wumang's arms were full of strength, no different from an iron rod. The bones of the fang's tail were broken, and he screamed in pain.

Li Wumang saw the opportunity to jump up, Fang Ji was timid, and turned around to run. Li Wumang leaned over and grabbed Fangji's tail.

Fangji's tailbone was broken, and he couldn't use his strength, so he kicked at Li Wumang with a pair of hind hooves. Li Wumang leaned back, Fang Ji didn't kick it, his tail was pulled by Li Wumang, but he couldn't bear the pain, and he sat down with his ass.