"Fire Flame Marksmanship." Hu Yande from behind exclaimed: "Master Jiang, the Fiery Flame Marksmanship is the first-class marksmanship in my court. It is said that it has been lost for more than forty years. How do you know for sure."
Jiang Wanzai smiled and was about to answer, but he saw that the young man had withdrawn his pistol, put on his shirt, and quickly came to us. He clasped his hands and said, "I dare to ask you, why do you come to my grandfather's tomb?"
Dozens of us were all dressed in casual clothes. The young man didn't know our identities, but he saw that we were all extraordinary and our attitude was very polite. When I heard that the young man claimed to be the grandson of Meng Gong, I also saw that he looked heroic. .Immediately felt good about him. He smiled and said: "We are from Lin'an. We came here to pay homage to Marshal Meng Gong."
"Lin'an." The young man was stunned for a moment and said.
"Exactly."
Jiang Wanzai stared at the young man and said, "Are you the queen of Meng Jiahai, Jiang or He?"
"My father, Meng Hai." The young man said a little strangely. "Sir, do you know my father?"
Jiang Wanzai didn't answer. He continued to ask: "Hai, Jiang, He. You are Meng Tianxiang, the son of the boss."
"Exactly. May I ask sir?"
Meng Gong had three sons: the eldest son Meng Hai, this son Meng Jiang, and the third son Meng He.
Jiang Wanzai said with a smile: "My surname is Jiang. I once served in the army with your grandfather."
Decades ago, Jiang Wanzai, who had just turned 16, was awarded the title of military officer and was appointed as the environmental attache of Lin'an Prefecture. Soon, he served as the commander of the infantry and cavalry capital in the "Zhongshun Army" led by his uncle Jiang Hai. Meng Gongtong, the son of Meng Zongzheng, the founder of the "Loyal and Shun Army", had experience in the army. Although the two were twelve years apart in age, they had a very good relationship. That's why Jiang Wanzai could recognize the Lieyan Marksmanship at a glance.
Meng Tianxiang was shocked and said: "Ah, you are Uncle Jiang Wanzai. Why are you here? These gentlemen are..."
"Tianxiang, I am Jiang Wanzai." Jiang Wanzai nodded slightly. "Tianxiang, we will talk to you later. You bow to the emperor first."
"Your Majesty." Meng Tianxiang was even more surprised now.
"Tianxiang. Kneel down." Jiang Wanzai's expression suddenly became serious.
Upon seeing this, Meng Tianxiang hurriedly knelt down in front of me and said: "Meng Tianxiang, a common man, pays homage to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."
"Tianxiang, no courtesy." I said with a smile. "It won't be too late after I finish paying homage to Marshal Meng."
Meng Tianxiang said respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty."
I took a few steps forward and walked to Meng Gong's tomb. I saw a monument erected in the middle. He wrote a letter saying that the Grand Master of the Song Dynasty conferred the posthumous title Zhongxiang to the Duke of Ji. I read it over and said: "Shuai Meng, I came late, but I came anyway." Although you and I have never met, Marshal, I remember you. You are the pillar of our Song Dynasty. Not only will I not forget it, but the millions of people in our Song Dynasty will also not forget it. The great chivalrous man served the country. A hero for the people, he will be admired by others. A hero, his name will last forever. Meng Shuai, may your spirit in heaven protect our army, regain the mountains and rivers, and expel the Mongols."
After saying that, I turned around and called: "Master, Zhao Aiqing."
Jia Sidao, Zhao Shunsun responded: "I am here."
I loudly said: "Preach my decree. Marshal Meng Gong will be named the King of England. He will enjoy the temple. The Ministry of Household Affairs will allocate special funds. Under the supervision of Ezhou Prefecture, the Temple of King Ying will be built at the foot of Zijin Mountain to enjoy the fireworks in the world. At the same time, An order was sent to Xiangyang Prefecture to also change the 'Wei Ai' Temple there into the Yingwang Temple."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After Meng Gong's death, the elders in Jingxiang area felt the kindness of Meng Gong and built a temple named "Wei Ai".
I directly named Meng Gong the king. Compared with the Grand Master posthumously named by Emperor Lizong of the Song Dynasty, Ji Guogong was much higher. This kind of treatment is comparable to that of Han Shizhong and Yue Fei who were named king after their death.
"Meng Tianxiang, a common man, thanks the emperor for his great kindness." Meng Tianhe cried with joy.
At this moment, I heard Yuan Ji shouting to the south: "Who is coming?"
Everyone followed Yuan Ji's voice and saw an old man coming out from the south of Meng Gong's tomb. The old man was about seventy years old and energetic. Meng Tianxiang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, this is Cao Min's second uncle Meng Zhang." .”
"It's really Brother Meng Zhang." Jiang Wanzai and Jia Sidao looked at him carefully and laughed loudly at the same time. "We haven't seen him for more than 20 years. Brother Meng Zhang is still as charming as ever."
Just when a group of us arrived in front of Meng Gong's tomb, Meng Zhang had already seen him from a distance. He just didn't know who we were and there were so many of us. He was afraid that we would be harmful to Meng Gong's tomb or Meng Tianxiang, so he hid in the dark. After hearing our conversation and recognizing Jiang Wanzai and Jia Sidao, I felt relieved. Especially when I found out my identity as emperor and posthumously crowned Meng Gong as king, my heart was filled with excitement. Unavoidably, there was a slight sound, which made Yuan Ji, who had extremely good ears and eyes, find out the clues.
Meng Zhang came to me, knelt down and said, "Meng Zhang, a common man, comes to see the emperor."
"Mr. Meng, no courtesy."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Meng Zhang said after getting up. "Brother Jiang and Brother Jia. We haven't seen each other for more than twenty years. You two have always been well."
"Okay. It's okay."
Meng Zhang smiled and said: "Your Majesty, if you don't mind the humble dwellings of the common people, please move to your humble abode. The common people will serve the Emperor with camellia from the local Purple Mountain."
I smiled slightly and said without hesitation: "Okay. Mr. Meng, lead the way." Just as I was about to take a step, I heard Hu Yande behind me whisper: "Lingfei, please talk to the emperor. The last general I would like to discuss with Mr. Meng."
Although I don't know the subtlety of Lieyan's spear technique, I know that Hu Yande's whip technique is enough to rank among the top ten generals of the Song Army. And Hu Yande values Meng Tianxiang's spear technique so much. Maybe I expected it. I thought: "Meng Tianxiang. Hu Yande is after Hu Yanzan, the famous founding general of our dynasty. His double whips are very sharp and he has courage that no man can match. Are you willing to compete with him?"
Meng Tianxiang said: "The common people are willing."
"Okay then. You go ahead and finish the order."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Brother, I'll go take a look too."
I know Fang Ling's habits. Then I said: "Okay. Ling'er. You have gone to arbitration by the way. Quan Yi, Xiao Chen. You all should also go and observe. Sir, four dear friends, follow me to Mr. Meng." house."
Turning to the south of Meng Gong's tomb, I saw about ten thatched cottages not far ahead. Jiang Wanzai said: "Brother Meng Zhang, have you been living here for more than 20 years?"
Meng Zhang nodded and said: "Yes, Your Majesty, please."
Although the furnishings in the thatched cottage are very simple, they are extremely neat.
After Meng Zhang greeted us to sit down, he lit a fire and boiled the water himself and said: "Your Majesty, Brother Jiang, Brother Jia, gentlemen, I have been here for more than 20 years. When I have nothing to do, I will visit the nearby Purple Mountain. One day. Occasionally, I saw three wild tea trees on the top of the back mountain of Zijin Mountain. Because the mountain was extremely steep, ordinary people could not get close to them. No one had ever picked these tea trees. The people who knew a little about the tea ceremony picked them and roasted them by themselves. Only then did they realize that This tea tastes great. So I make it once a year.”
Jiang Wanzai said: "Your Majesty, Brother Meng Zhang was known as 'the best in gun and tea' back then. Your Majesty should taste the tea from Purple Mountain today."
Meng Zhang said: "It's all in the past. Brother Jiang, don't mention it. It makes the emperor laugh."
"It's okay." I smiled and said, "Mr. Meng, have you been living here in seclusion for more than 20 years since Meng Shuai passed away?"
Jiang Wanzai said hurriedly: "Brother Meng Zhang, please tell the emperor about your situation."
Meng Zhang said: "Your Majesty, there are four Cao Min brothers. They are the eldest brother Meng Jing, the second brother Meng Gong, the third Cao Min Tianju, and the fourth brother Meng Ying. Among the four, the second brother Meng Gong is both wise and brave.
He is a handsome man, but the three brothers including Caomin have no choice but to dance with guns and sticks. Therefore, what my late father said
.'I am a member of the Meng family. Only Meng Gong can take on the important role.' After the death of my late father, Cao Min and other three people followed the second brother on the battlefield. Until the second brother died of illness twenty-three years ago, they settled here in early 1250.
.That is, in the fourth year after the second brother passed away, the eldest brother Meng Jing felt ill.
Suitable, he was accompanied by his fourth brother Meng Ying, and he took the second generation of the Meng family back to the old house of Mengjiaqiao in Zaoyang, Suizhou (now Zaoyang, Hubei Province). The eldest brother passed away at the end of the year after returning home. Caomin and his second generation
The eldest brother, Sun Tianxiang, stayed here. First, the tomb of the second brother needed someone to leave it.
Secondly, this Purple Mountain is full of spiritual energy and is very suitable for martial arts training. And Tianxiang is the most talented person in the three generations of the Meng family, so he can live here with the grassroots. In the future, people from his hometown will also be here.
Every year on the death anniversary, people are sent to visit the grave and pay homage.”
"The Meng family is a hero. They have made great contributions to the Song Dynasty." I praised. Then I asked, "Master Jiang Aiqing. In the past twenty years, has the imperial court not recruited the Meng family to serve as officials in the court?
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Jia Sidao whispered: "Your Majesty, the old minister also mentioned this matter to the late emperor, but the late emperor never responded."
I may have guessed what Lizong of the Song Dynasty meant. I thought about it and said: "It has been more than 20 years. Things have changed a lot. Mr. Meng. Today, the Song Dynasty is fighting a decisive battle with the Mongols in Xiangyang. The so-called rise and fall of the country is everyone's responsibility. I don't know.
Sir, are you willing to help me?"
Meng Zhang smiled and made each of us a cup of tea with boiling water. He said: "Your Majesty, the two grassroots brothers are old. Although they have their heart, they are unable to fight in the river field again. But...
..."
"Brother, this battle is really exciting." Fang Ling happily joined Zhang Quanyi and Gongsun Xiaochen walked in, interrupting Meng Zhang's words.
"Really? What's the result?"
"General Hu Yan and Mr. Meng are both masters among masters. Ling'er is worried that swords and guns are blind. After a brief discussion, he decided that there is no winner between the two sides. According to Ling'er's analysis, it will take another two or three years. No, at most one year.
Mr. Meng Tianxiang may have the upper hand." Fang
Ling explained, "Brother, Mr. Meng's marksmanship is exquisite. Compared with Hu Yande, he is slightly inferior in experience. He also lacks the invincible murderous spirit formed on the battlefield. However, it only needs to be honed in actual combat.
Mr. Meng can become a famous general."
"Ling'er. How does that compare to you?"
"I'm not Mr. Meng's enemy on horseback. But if we fight on foot, Ling'er. Hehe..."