The dream of a lonely hero

By the way, Yan Yun bid farewell to the Five Heroes Miao Yanjun, the Three Heroes Yan Shuda, and the Seven Heroes Liu Qiniang. He flew towards Tianlang Mountain and arrived at the foot of Tianlang Mountain in about an hour. But I saw Tianlang Mountain rising thousands of feet from the ground, with steep peaks and jagged rocks. One huge cliff stood upright, and the other cut across it, reaching straight into the sky. It looked like a wolf rushing towards the sky with extraordinary momentum. Unconsciously, I sighed to myself, what a dangerous mountain. Just as I was looking at it in fascination, a"swish" arrow was shot from the opposite mountain, and it was nailed to my feet with a"thud" sound. Yan Yun knew the etiquette of worshiping mountains in Green Forest. He bowed and pulled up the noisy arrows on the ground with his hands. The arrows were pointed upward. He held the high arch with both hands and bowed to the opposite side. He said loudly:"Brothers, thank you for your hard work! I'm sorry to inform you. I'm sorry." Li Tianzun, Yan Yun, a disciple of Wu Tianzhen, went up the mountain to pay homage to his master." His voice was loud and clear, neither humble nor arrogant. When I was young, I heard gongs ringing on the mountain, and ten soldiers rushed down the hillside surrounded by a leader on horseback. The leader approached Ming Yanyun and asked him why. After checking, he handed over his waistband and without saying a word ordered a minion to take him up the mountain.

The terrain of Tianlang Mountain is extremely dangerous. You can go through the first, second, and third mountain passes to Tianlang Pass, the first pass of Tianlang Mountain, and then go up through the fourth and fifth mountain passes to Langkou, the second pass of Tianlang Mountain. pass, go up through the sixth mountain pass to Langya Pass, the third pass of Tianlang Mountain, and go up through the seventh mountain road to Jiuzhangyuan. All parties and governing bodies are located in Jiuzhangyuan. Go up through the eighth spiral mountain road to reach the Cloud Tower. The Overlooking Cloud Terrace is at the foot of Jagged Peak, the highest peak of Tianlang Mountain. The Zhensui Hall where Kuizhu (Zhi Kuizhu) and other cabinet directors stayed, the Jisui Hall, Weisui Hall, and Baosui Hall where the deputy Kuizhu and other cabinet directors stayed, and the Jinqiang Pavilion where cabinet meetings were held were all located in Fuyun. tower.

Yan Yun, led by his minions, rode along the mountain road, which became more rugged and unpredictable. The minions threw out the map and looked at the mountain road from time to time to identify the way up the mountain. Yan Yun asked:"How many years has this eldest brother been going up the mountain?"

A follower said:"Two or three years ago."

Yan Yun said:"Isn't it difficult to find the way up the mountain?"

A follower said:"My hero, I think it's been a long time." The younger one has been going up the mountain for many years and still can't recognize the path."

Yan Yun said hurriedly:"I misunderstood, no, no!"

A follower said:"No wonder the hero thinks so, even the brothers who have been up the mountain for four or five years can't recognize it."

Yan Yun said. Yun Dao:"The road to Wolf Mountain is indeed difficult to find!"

The two of them passed the first, second, and third winding mountain roads to the first pass, Tianlang Pass, and changed the minions on the pass to guide Yan Yun. After passing the fourth and fifth mountain passes to Langkou Pass, the second pass of Tianlang Mountain, the leader of Langkou Pass asked Yan Yun to leave the horses and hike up the mountain because it was difficult for the horses. Yan Yun followed his instructions and gave Yan Yun a new one. The minions at Langkou Pass lead the way, and then we cross the Sixth Winding Mountain Road to Langya Pass, the third pass of Tianlang Mountain. It is already evening. The minions will entertain us for dinner. We rest for the night. In the morning of the next day, the pass leader gives Yan Yun another pass. I lead the way. Along the way, Yan Yun lingered on the mountains on both sides of the road at his feet. The mountains were high, the road was steep and winding, and the walls stood thousands of feet up and down. Some of the peaks were like apes offering peaches, and some were like wild horses that escaped the reins. He was amazed in his heart. If you encounter lunch on the way, there will be people along the way to provide you with it. When we reached Jiuzhangyuan on the Seventh Xuanshan Road, a new leader was replaced to lead the way for Yan Yun. After the Eighth Xuanshan Road, Xingzhifuyuntai, another leader was replaced to lead the way for Yanyun. At about 10:00 a.m., the leader of the minions took Yan Yun to the courtyard of Zhensuiguan and reported to the gatekeeper before retreating. The gatekeeper asked Yan Yun to wait. He went in to report and came out from time to time to say to Yan Yun. :"I have an invitation from the commander in chief." He still guarded the courtyard gate.

Yan Yun carefully entered the courtyard and passed through the hanging flower door. The flowers, plants and trees in the yard are well arranged, elegance and majesty are revealed. Before reaching the patio (center of the yard), two Taoist priests walked out from the main room, one behind the other. The man walking in front had a bun in a bun. He was thirty-six or seventeen years old, with a rectangular face, three short strands of beard under his chin, and a pair of dark sword-shaped eyebrows far away from his temples. He was more than eight feet tall and was wearing a white Taoist robe. The person walking behind also had a Taoist bun. He was in his early twenties, wearing a green Taoist robe, and had a sword hanging on his waist.

Yan Yun recognized the Taoist priest in white robes as his master Wu Tianzhen, who had been away for ten years. He was so excited that he hurriedly kowtowed and saluted, saying:"Master! Disciple Yan Yun pays homage to the master."

Wu Tianzhen looked solemn and said:"Master Yan Zhe Sha Pong" Damn it! How can a poor Taoist man bear this?"

It was like a basin of cold water rushing to Yan Yun's face. With tears in his eyes, Yan Yun said:"Master! Master's great kindness will never be repaid, please don't say that!"

Wu Tianzhen sneered and said:"哓哓! You still recognize Pindao. You have been wandering around the world in these years and you are like King Yiju. Regardless of the door, how can you defect to the butcher shop of Wuyang Mountain?"

Yan Yun was horrified, regretful and unable to tell the difference, and said:"Master! Disciple, please ask master to punish you."

Wu Tianzhen said:"Okay! You have the guts." To the green-robed Taoist priest"Yan Chang cleans up the family for the master."

The green-robed Taoist priest hesitated for a moment and said,"Master, calm down, you might as well listen to the senior brother to explain the reason."

Wu Tianzhen remained silent. Yan Yun didn't know the master's intention and remained silent. Wu Tianzhen said:"You want to go to the King of Hell and tell him!"

Yan Yun came to his senses and told Fan Jiayao in Tiemen County, Mozhou, that he was blackmailed by the evil slave of Fan Hongde, the"Mozhou Fan Caishen", and was forced to kill Fan Hongde and more than a dozen people. The evil slave fell under the Qinglong Sword, and happened to meet Leng Tiekun, the"Cold-Blooded God of Death" from the North Sword. He was desperate and took up residence in the butcher shop of Leng Tiekun of the Washan Sect in Wuyang Mountain.

The green-robed Taoist priest said:"Master! Senior brother is really forced to have no choice. I hope Master will forgive me!"

Wu Tianzhen said:"Forced to have no choice! Being forced to have no choice can poison living beings and destroy humanity! Wuyang Mountain's Wushan sect's butcher Xing Leng Tiekun's Disciple and killer, which one is not a bloodthirsty demon! Once he was a bandit, he was doomed, how can he be forgiven as a master?" The green-robed Taoist priest said:"Master, please be patient!" He said to Yan Yun,"Senior brother will never forget Taihe. I know the rules of the sect, and I also know the master’s methods. I think you will never kill innocent people indiscriminately, so please explain it clearly to the master."

Yan Yun said:"I have been taught by the master since I was a child, and I must first practice martial arts. Master told Yan Yun not to dare at all times. I have forgotten that although Yan Yun was engaged in the business of taking money from people to eliminate disasters at the Wuyang Mountain Butcher Shop, he never dared to kill innocent people indiscriminately. Whenever he received an order from Leng Tiekun, he had to find out whether the person he killed was a good person beforehand. Goodness, if it is good, it should never be bad. I hope the master will see clearly. If Yan Yun makes false claims, he is willing to die under the master's sword." The green-robed Taoist priest said:"That's right, our Taihe sect will never show up at any time. You are such a cruel scum, Master, don't worry!"

Wu Tianzhen said:"Yan Yun! As a teacher, people will definitely find out the truth, you can remember what you said today!"

Yan Yun said:"Disciple will never forget it.."

Wu Tianzhen was angry and Fang Xie pointed at the Taoist priest in green robes and said:"This is your junior brother Meng Yanchang, and he is also the current master."

Yan Yun and Meng Yanchang greeted each other.

Immediately, the three masters and apprentices entered the main room. The waiters had already served tea. Yan Yun presented tea leaves as a tribute to Wu Tianzhen. Meng Yanchang exchanged a few words and went out. Yan Yun told Wu Tianzhen about his experiences since returning to Yunzhuang, omitting everything he could about Yan Feng, Shang Feiyan, Yang Mao, Zhao Yuanrong, and Zhao Yuanchun; he said:"Master has been coming to the Golden Spear Club for many years. , have you always been good?"

Wu Tianzhen said:"Not satisfactory."

Yan Yun noticed that Wu Tianzhen was always worried and worried that could not be wiped off, and did not dare to ask further. At this time, a man in his thirties came in, with a handsome face, holding a stack of documents, and said to Wu Tianzhen:"Zhi Shuai! This is what you want." Wu Tianzhen took it and put it on the desk and said:"Yun'er, why don't you hurry up and pay homage to your sixth uncle?"

Yan Yun also recognized that this person was Xiao Daiying, the sixth of the"Eight Immortals of Yan and Zhao","Dongxiao Langjun", and hurriedly kowtowed. Xiao Daiying looked at her for a moment and said in surprise:"Yun'er! It's really Yun'er. He's changed. I don't dare to admit it!" He hurriedly helped Yan Yun up. Yan Yun presented the tea brought to Xiao Daiying, and the two chatted for a while.

Wu Tianzhen said:"Xiao Lu asked someone to prepare a meal and invited Qian Banner Master. I'll have a drink with Yun'er."

Xiao Daiying took the order and retreated.

In the main room of Zhensui Hall, all meat and vegetables dishes and wine are ready on the dining table. Xiao Daiying came in with a man with short stature, white square face and three long beards. Yan Yun recognized Qian Zhuotong, the second of the"Eight Immortals of Yan and Zhao", the"Short-legged Horse Bear", and hurriedly bowed down, offered him the tea, and exchanged pleasantries. Wu Tianzhen, Xiao Daiying, Qian Zhuotong, and Yan Yun each took their seats. After three rounds of wine, the five flavors of food will be tasted. Xiao Daiying said:"Yun'er is busy with his official duties as the captain before the Jin Dynasty. This time he went up the mountain not only to meet his master and uncle, right?"

Yan Yun said:"Yun'er does have one more thing to do. I'm here to pay homage to the King of Jin." I was ordered to recruit the Golden Spear Society. I hope that Master, Second Uncle, and Sixth Uncle can persuade Master Yang Kui (Yang Liulang and Yang Guangji) to lead the people to join the imperial court and serve the country to earn a name in history."

Xiao Daiying and Qian Zhuotong looked at each other and looked at Wu Tianzhen had a frosty face. After a moment of silence, Wu Tianzhen said:"If Yan Yun hadn't been ordered by Jin Wang Zhao Guangyi, how could he have the time to look at useless people like us!"

Yan Yun said hurriedly:"Master and uncles are not only Yun'er's elders, but also Yun'er's elders. He is Yun'er's benefactor. How can Yun'er not pay a visit when he comes to the foot of Langshan Mountain? This is also what the King of Jin has promised."

Wu Tianzhen said:"Come on! This is the fate of hundreds of thousands of Golden Gun Society disciples. Big things can't be decided by Kuizhu alone! You are now a public servant. As the saying goes, officials are not in charge of others, so you should go down the mountain early!"

Xiao Daiying said hurriedly:"Zhenren Wu! Forgive Daiying for saying too much. Regardless of the government officials It is still the rivers and lakes, the friendship between master and disciple, the relationship between uncle and nephew is always important. Yun'er is on official business, but after all, he came to the mountain for us, and with the favor of the King of Jin, Yun'er was asked to stay on the mountain for a few days. The relationship between master and disciple is complete, otherwise the King of Jin will look down on me, the Golden Spear Club, the green forest and the grass, and I am ignorant of human nature."

Wu Tianzhen nodded slightly. After dinner, he asked Meng Yan to arrange a place to stay for Yan Yun at the Overhead Terrace, and asked him to accompany Yan Yun to visit the scenery of the Heavenly Wolf Mountain and the Overlook Terrace.

After Meng Yanchang and Yan Yun left, Qian Zhuotong also said goodbye. Xiao Daiying looked at the contemplative Wu Tianzhen and tried to ask:"What does Commander-in-Chief mean by the King of Jin?"

Wu Tianzhen thought about it and said:"If Commander-in-Chief (Yang Guangji) is still here, is it possible to accept the recruitment?"

Xiao Daiying said :"During the lifetime of Commander Kuaishou, many leaders of various parties in the Golden Spear Society, various Cao Cao, and even members of the Cabinet Council expressed the intention to accept the imperial court's recruitment. Now Commander Kuaishou has been dead for several months.——"Paused.

Wu Tianzhen said:"There is no leader now, right? A poor Taoist can't support the overall situation, right?"

Xiao Daiying said:"Zhishuai misunderstood! His subordinates are only Zhishuai's sixth-level clerk. How dare you underestimate Zhishuai? Now Jin The situation in the Gun Association is worrying. The various roads, banners and banners under the jurisdiction of all parties have gone their own way and do not listen to the instructions of the Golden Gun Pavilion."

Wu Tianzhen said bitterly:"Isn't this all caused by Yang Chongsu? It's difficult for Pindao. Pindao has no desire to be greedy for the leader of Kuaishou. If Yang Zhongsu and Sun You are really worthy of the important task, Pindao will definitely give up the position of leader of Kuei. However, they each have their own selfish interests and join the Golden Spear Association for the position of leader of Kuei. It's been torn apart. I really feel unworthy of the great trust given to Commander Yang Kuai!"

Xiao Daiying said:"How much more storms can the Golden Spear Association be able to withstand now? How will the Liao State and the government respond if they want to use troops against Tianlang Mountain?"

Wu Tianzhen was confident. Said:"Tianlang Mountain has copper walls and iron walls. The Liao Dynasty and the government have never set foot on Tianlang Mountain! Why are you afraid of him!"

Xiao Daiying said:"Tianlang Mountain is worry-free, but the divided roads and markings of the mountains are scattered. Can you handle it by dividing the flag? Will Tianlang Mountain send troops to rescue? At that time, the smoke is everywhere, can Tianlang Mountain be saved? Yang Chongsu?, Sun You will never put the overall situation first, and they will not be like them if they don't add insult to injury!"

Wu Wu Innocently thought for a moment and looked at him.

Xiao Daiying said:"It has been several months since Commander Yang Kuai passed away. Although I have buried the upper levels of the Golden Spear Association again and again, in the end there is no airtight wall. I believe the court will have heard about it. King Zhao Guangyi of Jin was ordered to inspect the counties in Dingzhou to see if Are you here for the Golden Gun Club?"

Cold sweat broke out on Wu Tianzhen's forehead, and he asked,"What do you think of Xiao Lu?"

Xiao Daiying said,"Before we find out the true intention of King Jin's second visit to Dingzhou, it is better to hold on. He's good, let a senior leader of the Golden Spear Association go down to mediate with him about the recruitment. Whether you really accept the recruitment, you might as well listen to the thoughts of the ministers."

Wu Tianzhen thought about it:"It's OK to delay Zhao Guangyi with the recruitment. Is it true that accepting the recruitment is worthy of Commander Yang’s spirit in heaven?"

Xiao Daiying said:"Shuai Yang is public and selfless and has never regarded the Golden Gun Society as his own club (private army). Even when Yang Kuai is still facing the imperial court’s recruitment, he will summon ministers. Discuss."

Wu Tianzhen said:"Can the current urgent need be solved by being recruited?"

Xiao Daiying said:"Of course it can. Throw this burden to the court, and the court will solve it on its own."

Wu Tianzhen said:"The Golden Spear Association in the past hundred years Will cease to exist!"

Xiao Daiying said:"Isn't the original intention of Yang Siniang, the 'Volcano Golden Spear Spirit Girl', in founding the Golden Spear Society to protect the environment and the people? Protecting the environment is only to ensure peace for one side. Now that the world is about to be decided, surrendering to the imperial court will protect The world is at peace."

Wu Tianzhen said:"I don't believe that hundreds of thousands of disciples of the Golden Spear Society want to be recruited."

Xiao Daiying said:"For those disciples who don't want to be recruited, they can still stay in the Golden Spear Society. Zhao'an can still inherit the legacy of the former leader Kui and lead his disciples to do justice for heaven; if the commander-in-chief wants to be recruited, he should choose a capable person to take charge of the Golden Spear Club."

Wu Tianzhen disagreed.

Xiao Daiying said:"Daiying's bold words are not enough. Please let me know what the commander-in-chief has decided." Wu Tianzhen sighed:"Oh! It's all incompetence that makes the Golden Gun Club like this!"

The Golden Gun Club is in a state of turmoil. trend. On the night of October 19th, there was heavy snowfall. Yang Liulang, Yang Guangji, the leader of the Golden Spear Club, suddenly fell ill in Zhensui Hall. When he was dying, he urgently summoned Wu Tianzhen, the leader of the Golden Spear Club. By the time Wu Tianzhen arrived at Zhensui Pavilion, Chief Yang Guangji was speechless and used his last strength to hand over the"Golden Spear Flag" to him. Since then, Wu Tianzhen has taken over the leadership of the Golden Spear Club. Since he is only an auxiliary commander (deputy leader, prime minister, and military advisor) whose level is lower than the third level, he can only be called Zhikui leader and commander (meaning on probation). Many senior leaders of the Golden Spear Society were dissatisfied with him. The most representative ones were"Long Live the Golden Spear" Yang Chongsu, son of the former leader Yang Guangji, and"Flying Wolf Sword" grandson of Sun Fengyi, the nephew of the former leader swordsman"Tengxiao Bodhisattva". friend. Yang Chongsu is Wu Tianzhen's cousin. The deputy leader (Xiang Shuai) of the fourth level Biao Fang of the Golden Spear Huiping assists the deputy leader (auxiliary commander) of the Biao Fang leader to command the Eight Biao with jurisdiction over 64 subdivisions and more than 64,000 people.. Biaofang Zhitai (headquarters) was originally located in Jiuzhangyuan of Tianlang Mountain. When the leader Yang Guangji died, Yang Chongsu was angry that he did not get the position of leader, so he led his followers to the Evil Tiger Mountain under the jurisdiction of Biaofang. Sun You is the second-level deputy leader of the Golden Spear Huiping. Banner Fangzhu is in charge of nine banners and has jurisdiction over 81 sub-banners with more than 162,000 people. Because he did not get the position of leader, he went to the Iron Python Mountain under his jurisdiction in anger. Evil Tiger Mountain is guarded by more than 24,000 people from the 24th and 24th divisions under the jurisdiction of Biao Fang, and is governed by Zhao Ming, the leader of Fang and his assistant (from the fourth level, called Zuofang). The best friend of Yang Chongsu, the deputy party leader of the bidding party. Tie Mang Mountain is guarded by more than 18,000 people from the nine-point banner of the first banner under the banner. The first banner is a team started by Sun You, the deputy leader of the banner party. The banner leader Li Chunrong is a direct descendant of Sun You. doorman. Although the deputy leader of the Biao side, Yang Chongsu, is not the deputy leader of the Golden Spear Society yet, the deputy leader of the Biao side, Zheng Wen, the leader of the Biao side, claimed that he was old and sick and had already handed over the affairs of the Biao side to the deputy leader Yang Chongsu for management.