Chapter 9 Bandits
Since ancient times, there have been countless filial sons, and how many people can cut their flesh and serve their mothers!
Zhou Shixiang, who had been a human being for two lifetimes, was shocked by Boss Hu who had his mother fed him with his arms. He felt like there was a heavy object in his chest that could not be suppressed and could not breathe. After a long time, Fang murmured and said, "I am a real husband."
Duke Xiang of Song also sighed: "Yes, Boss Hu is a real husband!"
"Feeding your mother with broken arms is much more than the twenty-four filial piety. Why is Brother Hu reluctant to mention this matter? It seems that he is still unhappy and unwilling to be known to others?" Zhou Shixiang was puzzled and carefully investigated Duke Xiang of Song.
Duke Xiang of Song smiled bitterly, pointed to his heart, and whispered: "Boss Hu has never been able to save my mother, and he cannot save two younger brothers. I feel guilty, so I don't want to talk about this to others. It's sad to say too much... Okay, let's not talk about Boss Hu anymore. Come on, Brother Zhou, I will introduce you to several other brothers."
After saying that, he took Zhou Shixiang's hand and walked to the bearded man, saying, "This is Peng Dazhu brother, from Guangdong Province. Emperor Shaowu's army would be enlisted at that time. He had been following General Linghai, Chen Qice. After our failed new tour of the new tour last year, he was separated from the team. When we met us halfway, we worked together."
When it came to the partnership, Duke Xiang of Song and Peng Dazhu were both uncomfortable. Zhou Shixiang didn't pay attention, and even if he noticed, he wouldn't have any thoughts. He also realized that the men in front of him were just doing something to become a bandit, otherwise what would a group of men with knives and guns gathered together to do?
Peng Dazhu was still a little embarrassed at this moment and regretted his actions just now. He clasped his fists and said ashamedly: "Brother Zhou, I am really sorry just now. If I let my old Peng know that Brother Zhou is a hero who killed Tartars, I, Old Peng, even if I am lard, I would not be rude to Brother Zhou!"
Zhou Shixiang hurriedly said, "Brother Peng is also unaware of it. This matter has passed, so don't take it to heart anymore."
"good!"
Peng Dazhu seemed to be a generous man, so he nodded and said nothing more.
Duke Xiang of Song introduced to Zhou Shixiang the man dressed as a hunter. The man's surname was Zhao and his name was Sihai. He was also from the province of Guangdong. Like Boss Hu, he had served in Li Chengdong's army. Later, Li Chengdong was defeated, so he and Boss Hu and others did some business of robbing the house.
Zhao Sihai also clasped his fists and said to Zhou Shixiang: "I just called Xiucai and laughed. When I returned to the village, I invited Xiucai to drink, which made the Xiucai very shocked!" He did not call Zhou Shixiang "brother" like others, but called him "Scholar". It seems that he still has a good impression and respect for scholars.
"No need to introduce Mr. Song, we will report our own name."
Before Duke Xiang of Song introduced the two men with fleshy faces, the two walked to Zhou Shixiang by themselves and said, "My name is Ge Wu, and the next one is my brother Ge Liu. My brothers and brothers are doing business to rob the house and look a little fierce. If Brother Zhou doesn't like him, don't look at us directly, our brothers are not surprised."
Ge Wu and Ge Liu are true. The two brothers are authentic bandits. Before the Qing army entered Guangdong, they engaged in road robbery in the mountainous areas of western Guangdong. For this reason, they were often arrested by the Guangdong government of the Southern Ming Dynasty. However, because they were familiar with the terrain and had subordinates who helped them, the government defeated them several times but returned without success. Later, the Qing army entered Guangdong, and the rule of the Southern Ming Dynasty in Guangdong collapsed. No one of the governments on both ends of the Ming and Qing dynasties could care about the two brothers anymore, which made them really happy for a while.
Last year, the two brothers responded to the call of Guo Zhiqi, a Grand Secretary of the Southern Ming Dynasty, and led a hundred brothers to come out to help the Ming army attack the Xinhui Qing army, but they were not to kill the Tartars, but to make a fortune. However, they did not make any money, but were defeated by the Qing army like Hu and his brothers. Most of their brothers were killed or injured, and Ge Liu was also seriously injured. If they had not met Hu and his party on the way and were treated by Duke Xiang of Song, they would have lost their lives. After that, the two brothers followed Hu and their horses and had been active in Daqiao Mountain since the beginning of the year.
Ge Wu and Ge Liu's self-introduction left Zhou Shixiang speechless, and nodded with a smile, which meant that he knew.
"By the way, Brother Zhou, the Tartars' list said that you are a scholar, but I can't figure it out. You said that a scholar could kill the thief Youyunlong yesterday?" Duke Xiang of Song suddenly mentioned the question that Zhou Shixiang couldn't answer.
"this...."
Zhou Shixiang whispered and said, "That day, Nayuyunlong also thought I was a scholar and had no power to tie a chicken, so he didn't doubt me at all. This made me get closer and succeed with one blow. Now, it was really a lucky one... If that thief was prepared, even if there were ten more Zhou Shixiang, he would definitely not be able to kill him."
"lucky?"
Duke Xiang of Song frowned, not knowing whether he believed it or not, but fortunately, he didn't dig deep into the question.
Just when Zhou Shixiang thought he could fool him, Zhao Sihai suddenly said, "Scholar had ridden a horse before?"
This question surprised Zhou Shixiang again, and he became wise in a hurry and blurted out: "I used to be a groom for someone, so I taught me some equestrians when I was a child. It turned out that children learned to play, but I didn't know that they would be able to use it in the future." At this point, he sighed long, as if he felt extremely sad.
When Zhao Sihai saw it, his mouth opened slightly, but he didn't ask again. Peng Dazhu, Ge Wu and Ge Liu were really big brothers, so he would not ask so many things. He only knew that Yu Yunlong was killed by Zhou Shixiang. Whatever Zhou Shixiang said, they believed.
Duke Xiang of Song did not say anything suspicious, but said to Zhou Shixiang: "I wonder what Brother Zhou has now?"
Zhou Shixiang said: "If I kill Youyunlong, the Tartars will definitely want me everywhere. Guangdong will definitely not be able to stay anymore. It is not enough for my parents, wife and children to kill only one Youyunlong, so I want to go to Guangxi to join General Li Dingguo's soldiers and the Tartars to fight for the desperate battle, but after walking in the mountains for two days, I still couldn't find a way out."
"Go to Guangxi to join the army?"
Duke Xiang of Song was stunned for a moment, and was about to speak when Boss Hu's voice came from outside, "It is not advisable to stay here for a long time. Let's go back to the village to talk. Third brother, go and take Brother Zhou's horse. The night is dark and the mountain road is steep. Be careful not to throw the horse."
"Oh, I know." Zhao Sihai responded loudly and went to lead the horse.
Seeing this, Duke Xiang of Song was not inconvenient to say anything else, so he said to Zhou Shi: "Brother Zhou, if you don't abandon me, you will go to our village to rest."
"I just want it but I can't get it!" It was exactly what Zhou Shixiang thought. He immediately agreed and asked, "I'd like to ask Mr. Song to lead the way."
At that moment, Zhou Shixiang followed Boss Hu and the others to the village, and the sword of Yuyunlong was also returned to him.
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Author's note: Emperor Shaowu, the younger brother of Emperor Longwu of the Southern Ming Dynasty (Zhu Youjian, King of Tang Dynasty), and after Emperor Longwu died for his country, he was supported by Grand Secretary Su Guansheng and Guangdong governor Gu Yuanjing in Guangzhou in the second year of Longwu. The year was named Shaowu and he fought against Emperor Yongli of Zhaoqing (Zhu Youlang) court. The life span of the Shaowu Dynasty was very short, only one month. Guangzhou fell and Emperor Shaowu committed suicide and died for his country.
First test: the dead father.
Chapter completed!