"Everyone inside, come out!" At this time, a rude voice came from outside. Shao Yan quickly tucked the sword to his side, then freed up one hand to quietly open the curtain, and then poked his head out.
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But there were more than a dozen men surrounding the carriage. They were all wearing coarse cotton jackets and red headscarves. At first glance, they looked a bit like the Red Scarf Army in the late Yuan Dynasty. Some of them carried broadswords on their shoulders, and some carried swords on their shoulders.
There are spears in their hands, but most people still hold sticks in their hands. It seems that they should be a group of bandits who dominate the mountain. There is chaos everywhere these days. It is not a big deal to encounter such bandits and robbers.
Strange, what makes Shao Yan strange is that since there are bandits here, why haven't they shown up in the past few days? Why did they show up just when we were about to enter the mountain? Could it be that they took a fancy to this carriage and these two horses?
The speaker was a dark-faced man. He glanced at Shao Yan and said in a rough voice: "What do you do?"
Isn't this nonsense? I'm on my way, don't you have any eyesight? Shao Yan suppressed his dissatisfaction and said with a smile: "Oh, looking at the clothes of these elder brothers, they must be in charge of public security in this area? That's good,
My younger brother, a scholar, passed by Guibao Land today because my wife is seriously ill and I am anxious to take her to Badaling for treatment. I hope that my elder brother can escort us and my wife to be safe. I am very grateful."
The dark-faced man poked his head in and took a look inside, only to find that there was a pale woman lying inside. He couldn't help but his face darkened, and he thought, judging from the look of this woman, she must be very ill, so this kid must be too.
It didn't seem like he was lying. He was in a hurry to see a doctor for his wife. Besides, the head of the family once said that we only rob the rich and not the poor. Forget it, let them go. He waved his hand and said without hesitation: "Let's go, let's go."
It’s important to see a doctor, don’t delay your wife’s condition.”
Thieves also have their ways, this was the first idiom that came to Shao Yan's mind at that time. It's rare to find such a reasonable bandit in such troubled times. It seemed that he was quite lucky. After thinking about it, he cupped his fist and said to the black-faced man.
: "Thank you, big brother." He couldn't help but say it at the moment, and drove the horse forward. He just wanted to leave here quickly. Although he barely passed the level in front of him, things are changing these days. What if these bandits regretted it midway?
What should I do? Besides, Yue Gui’s condition can’t be delayed any longer. I’d better wait for the two girls while walking. Anyway, they are good at light work and I believe they will be on the carriage soon.
"Stop!" Just as I was thinking, another group of people suddenly appeared in front of me. These people were dressed exactly the same as the previous people. They were obviously together. However, this time the leader was a young man in his twenties, with an appearance.
Not handsome, but his facial features are quite regular
Shao Yan saw that there were so many people on the other side, so he subconsciously tightened the reins and said with a forced smile: "This little brother, I am rushing to treat my wife. Can you please make it easier for me?"
The young man sneered and said: "Huh, Uncle Yang is soft-hearted. My little overlord is not as generous as him. How can I let the duck fly? Let's not talk about whether what you said is true. If you don't keep it today,
I’m afraid it will be difficult to get out of here if you order something.”
"Zhang Tong, what are you doing?" As soon as he finished speaking, the black-faced man led a group of people and chased him. He walked up to the self-proclaimed bully and said angrily: "Everyone said it was because of him.
Madam, what else do you want to do? Don’t forget that we are rebels now. We only rob the rich, not the poor. Don’t break the rules."
Rebels? These two bright words really made Shao Yan's eyes light up. He couldn't help but be startled in his heart and wondered, could it be that these people were the ones who made a fuss in the capital not long ago, or do they come from the same system? If that's true.
, That’s great. The big black-faced man just now was very righteous. I think there must be a doctor with good medical skills in their village. When I explain my identity to him, he should help me, Shao Yan thought happily.
As he looked, his face suddenly darkened, "No, this little overlord named Zhang Tong doesn't look like a fuel-efficient lamp. The world is declining and people's hearts are not as old as they used to be. I'd better be careful."
"Uncle Yang, I admit that what you always said is reasonable, but how do you know that this kid will not be a spy from Liang and Chu?" Zhang Tong said nonchalantly.
Shao Yan quickly put down the reins in his hands and said politely: "This little brother, Old Uncle Yang, this little brother is from Donglin and lives in Badaling. Because my wife's natal family is in Luojing, I accompanied her back to her natal home this time. Unexpectedly,
She became seriously ill during the journey.”
Uncle Yang nodded and turned to face Zhang Tongtong: "Have you heard that? Don't be so suspicious all the time. What if it delays my wife's condition?" Then he made a gesture, "Let go."
The bandits were intimidated by the fact that he was the leader of the village and quickly stepped aside. Unexpectedly, Zhang Tong immediately shouted: "Who dares to let me go without Zhang Tong's approval?"
"Zhang Tong, what on earth do you want to do?" Old Uncle Yang was angry. He had some status in the village, and everyone respected him. Only this young bully didn't take him seriously.
"Uncle Yang, don't be angry. I think this matter should be left to the helmsman to decide. If the enemy's spies are let go, you and I will be guilty of dereliction of duty." Zhang Tong said with a smile.
Uncle Yang snorted and said nothing more. Shao Yan knew that he could not escape. Fortunately, Bai Ruxue and Liu Meng were not here. A strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. No matter how good these two girls are in martial arts,
It is difficult to defeat these so-called rebels. In order to attract the attention of Zhang Tong and the others, Shao Yan said frankly: "Well, I am willing to go with this little brother. However, my wife's illness...
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Before he finished speaking, Uncle Yang slowly stepped forward and said calmly: "This little brother, you can rest assured that our helmsman is an upright person and will definitely not be as indifferent as some people. Also, we on the mountain
There are also doctors, why not let them come and take a look at Madam, what do you think?"
Shao Yan was very happy and said hurriedly: "That's great, then there's Uncle Lao Yang." As he said that, he immediately took the unconscious Zheng Yuegui out of the car and followed the two leaders up the mountainside.
, along the way, he quietly reached into his pocket and took out a cigarette, crushed it and spread the tobacco on the road to let the two girls know his whereabouts. He had occasionally used this method before, and it had never failed.
Pass
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When we reached the top of the mountain, the first thing we saw were houses made of wood. They were high and low, with distinct levels. At the front was a huge hall, with a plaque inscribed with the words "Juyi Hall" hanging under the eaves.
word plaque
Shao Yan held Zheng Yuegui in his arms and followed the two of them inside. He saw a row of people sitting on both sides of the hall. These people were obviously more generous and decently dressed than ordinary minions. They seemed to be some of the leaders of the village, or
What kind of hall master, incense master or something? Sitting in the middle is a rather old man. Needless to say, this man must be the boss here, but for some reason, when Shao Yan saw him for the first time, he always had it in his mind.
There is a feeling of déjà vu
Facing the surprised faces, Shao Yan walked to the lobby as if no one else was around. Before he could speak, Zhang Tong, the little bully next to him, sternly scolded: "Why don't you kneel down when you see the helmsman?"
When Shao Yanquan thought he was farting, I knelt down on the sky and on the ground. I never kneel on irrelevant people. Then he turned his head and gave him a fierce look. Zhang Tong was so angry that he picked up a stick and was about to hit him all over the face.
"Zhang Tong, stop, hurry up and get out of here," said the old helmsman in the hall.
Zhang Tong then put away his stick and retreated to the side in an orderly manner. The old helmsman saw that Shao Yan was handsome and heroic, and he was holding a sleeping woman in his arms. It looked like a newly married couple.
The young couple slowly stroked their beards and said, "What on earth is going on?"
Uncle Yang hurried forward and reported what happened to him. There was a commotion in the whole hall. The eighteen hall masters were whispering to each other. It was not clear what they were saying, but their fingers and eyes were all wandering around their bodies.
, I guess he was blaming him for being arrogant and arresting people indiscriminately.
The old helmsman nodded and said: "So that's it, Zhang Tong, this is your fault. We are rebels now, and we are no longer the bandits we used to be. Since you arrested the wrong person, you should let him go."
Zhang Tong couldn't help but blush. He wanted to defend but hesitated. Uncle Yang stepped forward and said: "Master, please tell me, this little brother's wife is seriously ill. If we don't get treatment, we may be in danger of life."
, he rushed back to Badaling this time just to save his wife, but he was forced to take him up the mountain by us. The subordinates made their own decisions and promised to let the doctors treat his wife after going up the mountain. Please..."
"Brother Yang, there is no need to say more." Old Yang was about to continue, but was interrupted by a big-faced hall master, who said: "We are a Juyi Hall, not a charity hall. We should stay away from other people's affairs."
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Shao Yan said: "This is wrong. This old man keeps saying that this is the Juyi Hall. The younger brother has the temerity to ask, what is righteousness?"
The man straightened up and said confidently: "Abolish violence and bring peace to the good, support justice, rob the rich and give to the poor..."
Seeing that the man was talking eloquently, Shao Yan smiled lightly and said: "This man has said so much, so is saving lives and healing the wounded considered a righteous act? If this is not considered, then what does it mean to support justice?"
The man was left speechless by the question, and Shao Yan secretly laughed. Damn it, are you playing with idioms with me? I'm going to kill you. Just as he was thinking about it, Zheng Yuegui in his arms coughed twice and opened his eyes slightly after a while.
Opening her eyes and seeing the unfamiliar environment around her, she whispered: "Brother Shao, where is this place?"
Shao Yan's limbs were a little tired from standing for too long, so he squatted down, put her on his lap, and said with a smile: "Brother is looking for a doctor for you. You will be fine soon."
Zheng Yuegui smiled knowingly, her lips turned slightly white, obviously because she had been without water for a long time. Shao Yan felt sad when he saw it. He thought he would find a doctor when he arrived at the village, but he didn't expect that everyone here except Old Uncle Yang had a heart.
He is warm-hearted, and everyone else is more indifferent than the other. He just refuses to treat his illness, and even asks for a glass of water. How can such a person be called a rebel? He even talks about "righteousness" with me. It's just fucking nonsense.
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"What the little brother just said does have some truth. Saving lives and healing the wounded is naturally considered a righteous deed." The old helmsman then said in a deep voice: "To have the right means friendship is priceless. Little brother can understand the word "righteousness", but I don't know how to understand the word "love".
What’s the explanation?”
Today, if you ask Confucius about this, Shao Yan was too lazy to chat with him and said straightforwardly: "Master, I have little talent and knowledge. I just made random remarks. If the master is willing to help me, I will definitely thank you for your help."
Dear Sir, if the helmsman is unwilling to lend a helping hand, please let me go down the mountain. Human lives are at stake, and I have to rush to Badaling."
"It's more than a hundred miles away from Badaling. How do you get there? I'm afraid your wife and children won't be able to survive that time." The old helmsman said again: "It's not that I don't want to save your wife, it's just what I said just now.
, you have to explain to me what love is?"
Shao Yan was very helpless. He really didn't know whether to cry or be happy when he met such an old man. What nonsense were you talking about? I don't have the leisure and elegance to do so, so without saying a word, he turned around and walked out with Zheng Yuegui in his arms, but he heard
The old helmsman shouted from behind: "Are you really willing to trade your own life for the lives of your wife and children?"
Shao Yan said without looking back: "If you can cure her disease, I think I can." After saying that, he slowly turned his head.
"Very good." The old helmsman nodded approvingly, then pointed to the hall masters sitting on both sides, and said: "Little brother, if you can pass my eighteenth hall master level, I will save you immediately.
"
Uncle Yang couldn't help but turn pale with fright, and hurriedly said: "The helmsman must not do it. Aren't you obviously going to kill him?"
The old helmsman ignored him and continued to say to Shao Yan: "As long as you can survive a blow from each of them, I will definitely have a way to save your wife's life."
In the past, Shao Yan wouldn't have cared about receiving these dozen blows, and wouldn't even blink. But this time it was different. The eighteen hall masters were all top-notch martial artists, and they were absolutely
He will not be merciful. After these eighteen sticks, there is only one result for everyone, and that is death or disability. Even so, in order to save Zheng Yuegui's life, he can only be cruel and say: "Okay
, I hope the helmsman can keep his word.”
While they were talking, everyone left the hall and came to the spacious area outside. The Eighteenth Hall Master held a wooden stick and was divided into two sides as usual, with a distance of two meters between each person. According to the rules, Shao Yan had to hold Zheng Yuegui in his arms.
From one end to the other end, kneeling step by step, it is about twenty meters away
"Start" the old helmsman made a gesture casually. Just when Shao Yan was about to kneel down, he suddenly saw two women running out of the crowd. These two women were none other than Miao Shan, the original female killer, and the other was the victim.
The appearance of Cheng Lian'er, a poor girl rescued by Shao Yan from Changfeng Village, has not changed, but their clothes and head decorations are very different from before. If Shao Yan hadn't looked carefully, he wouldn't have been able to recognize them.