Chapter 14: Care for the orphan with one heart, two letters of blood
After arriving in the inner room, Shen Yishi first explained the recent situation in Hangzhou.
Ma Ningyuan has now taken control of the situation, blaming everything on the eight-armed Shura disciple "Xu Tafa", and also sent a secret letter to Xu Wei.
Xu Xing suddenly asked:
"Boss Shen, Yang Jinshui, who is in charge of the Jiangnan Weaving Bureau, didn't ask you why afterward?"
Shen Yishi just smiled and wrote lightly:
"The pirates also want money, and I am a businessman after all. It is normal to spend money to save my life. Eunuch Yang can understand.
And when things got to this point, it was absolutely impossible to destroy the dikes and flood the fields. Eunuch Yang was eager to get out, pretending not to know anything, and get out of the way.
Tafa, you killed the Japanese slave in the prison earlier. We also found out his identity. He was the younger brother of Jusanro Inoue.
Since He Maocai captured such a person but did not report it, it was natural to provoke revenge from the pirates.
Mr. Ma just took this opportunity to release all the people in the prison on the grounds that the situation was urgent and it was not appropriate to intensify the conflicts. ”
Although Shen Yishi spoke calmly, Xu Xing knew how difficult it was to smooth out all these loopholes and doubts and make it flawless.
Boss Shen's energy and methods should not be underestimated.
After Xu Xing listened, he nodded and said:
"Yang Jinshui is the eunuch sent by the palace. Let him write a secret report on these matters and submit it to Beijing. It would be good for the emperor to see it in advance."
After talking about these serious matters, Shen Yishi smiled and said:
"I came here in secret this time. I also brought you a box of medicinal materials and a box of boxing secrets. The delivery people were also my close servants who have been with me for decades.
From now on, they will also join the Tide Hall, so you don’t have to worry about anyone leaking the secret. ”
When Xu Xing saw that the meeting gift brought by Shen Yishi was so generous, he knew that he must ask for something, so he simply said:
"Boss Shen has something important to do, so you might as well explain it to him. Xu is not an unreasonable person. Based on the friendship between you and my uncle, I will not refuse any request."
Xu Xing's words were completely sincere. In fact, the reason why he dared to trust Shen Yishi from the beginning was because of his relationship with his uncle.
Xu Wei's vision of looking at people has been tested countless times. He has never made a mistake in so many years, so Xu Xing naturally trusts him.
Shen Yishi saw that Xu Xing was so refreshing and straight to the point as soon as he came up. He was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said:
"The footwork is really fast, but it seems that I am being coy. In that case, I will make it clear.
I came here this time to ask you for help. ”
Tuogu? !
Xu Xing's body trembled slightly, and just as he was about to say something, he saw Shen Yishi raising a single palm to stop him.
The largest wealthy businessman in Jiangnan pressed the armrest of his chair, stood up, looked out the window, and said leisurely:
"Tafa, you said before that the collapse of the overall situation cannot be restored by a foolproof strategy. I didn't want to believe it at first, but after I went back and thought about it carefully, I came to believe it.
In the past few years, I have been working in the Weaving Bureau, and what I have seen and heard is simply shocking. Greed is rampant, exploitation is unbridled, and people are plundered when the people are in trouble.
The Ming Dynasty was already riddled with holes both inside and outside. It was only because of the extraordinary skills of Hu Butang and the paper framers in the cabinet that they managed to create a barely stable situation.
We people have been in it for a long time, and we have gradually become accustomed to it, and we take many things for granted, but we forget that this is clearly a means of drinking poison to quench thirst and eating food for a long time. How can it last long?
In the final analysis, it is just a matter of luck and deceiving oneself and others. ”
Having said this, Shen Yishi turned his head and sighed:
"Your uncle Xu Wenchang and I are close friends in piano art.
I know that after he failed in many tests, his lifelong wish was to assist Hu Butang, bring peace to the world, and leave his name in history with his wild life, thus proving that Xu Wenchang is not without talent, but that the world has no vision.
To settle the affairs of the world and win a posthumous reputation, hey, I, Shen Yishi, have also read poetry and books since I was a child, so why don't I have such a desire?
It's a pity that my talent and ambition are not as good as your uncle's. I can only be a businessman who has neither the sky nor the earth. In the end, even I am stuck in the mud, so what ambitions can I have?
This matter of destroying embankments and flooding fields will always alarm the central government. Now that He Maocai and Zheng Michang are dead, Eunuch Yang has been kind to me. Although I am a businessman, I know the word loyalty and I don't want to betray him.
Since the court must give an explanation, then let me give this explanation.
Throughout my life, following Zheng Michang and others, I have done many evil things and harmed countless people. In this way, I finally did my best for Southeast Asia.
If I die, I will die, but there is a woman in my family, and I really can't bear to see her wandering alone. If this is the case, I am afraid that I will not be able to rest in peace. ”
Speaking of the female relatives at home, this wealthy businessman in the south of the Yangtze River, who has a deep palace, excellent Qi cultivation skills, and has always been the most powerful businessman in the south of the Yangtze River without changing his color even when Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, couldn't help but get red-eyed.
Over the years, he had become acquainted with the palace. He seemed to have billions in wealth and great fame, but in fact he was just making wedding clothes for others and keeping them on his behalf.
For decades, Shen Yishi has been living a life of fear and fear. This high pressure has long made him unbearable.
But if you get involved in palace affairs, how can you get away so easily?
Shen Yishi had actually expected his own ending, but when he thought of his family, he still couldn't help but feel sad, and said sadly:
"Tafa, I have entrusted her to Yang Jinshui, Eunuch Yang. I think it will be fine, but I want to make some more plans.
If things are not harmonious in the future, please take care of her a little so that she can find a place in this world and live out her life peacefully. This is enough, enough..."
Xu Xing was moved by the sincerity of his tears. He stood up and sighed:
"Boss Shen, why is this happening? Why is it happening like this?"
Shen Yishi forced a smile and said:
"Treading the law, I am so helpless that it makes you laugh."
After confiding his feelings to Xu Xing, Shen Yishi's speech and manner became much more relaxed, and he obviously regarded him as a true junior.
After hearing this, Xu Xing shook his head, looked serious, and said:
"A ruthless person may not be a true hero, but a pity for a son is not a husband."
After hearing these two lines of poetry, Shen Yishi's wet eyes filled with tears again, but he just held Xu Xing's hand, speechless and choked.
Xu Xing is a very nostalgic person. Looking at such a fragile Shen Yishi, he suddenly remembered an old thing from the past.
That year, the Xu family was ruined, and he and his uncle fled from Shaoxing to Chun'an, preparing to join Yue Duhai, the old owner of the Tide Tide Hall who had an old relationship with the Xu family, and whose pseudonym was Liu Guo.
Late one night, they were staying in the wilderness, and under the moonlight, they saw a broken tombstone lying beside the road, no one cared about it.
When Xu Wei saw the words on the stele, he stepped forward, forced himself to distinguish, and recognized the content on the stone carvings.
"It is a blessing that all the sages of later generations will regard this..."
Xu Wei read out the words word for word, so that Xu Xing could understand clearly. Although he was only four years old at the time, he still had the soul of a time traveler in his body, so he could naturally understand its meaning.
What was engraved on the tombstone was a plea from the owner of the tombstone who was very low.
The owner of the tomb said that he was the county magistrate of a certain place in this dynasty. Although he was not smart, he always loved the people, governed with benevolence, and was thrifty. There was nothing in the tomb, and he even invited someone to help him rest in peace.
After Xu Xing listened, he felt funny for a while.
Along the way from Shaoxing, they had seen countless homeless people die violently on the streets, lying on the roadside, starving to death. It was considered a luxury for the county magistrate to have a grave to shelter in, so how could he still dare to beg?
Looking at the tombstone that had obviously been pulled out, Xu Xing even felt a little happy and sneered:
"If this shit is useless, why did you write it? If it were me, I would rather be burned into ashes and sprinkled into the rivers than do such a thing after my death."
After saying that, Xu Xing felt angry when he thought of the displacement these days, and added:
"It's ridiculous."
Xu Wei has spent a long time with this nephew, so he naturally knows that his intelligence is extraordinary, and he is not surprised.
Xu Wei was not surprised, but Xu Xing was surprised.
Because he found that his uncle, who had always despised etiquette and acted arrogantly, showed a rare sad look when facing the tombstone.
Xu Wei did not turn his head, but sighed, with an unclear meaning:
"It's ridiculous, indeed it's ridiculous. But the sadness in it, A Xing, can you understand it?"
After saying that, Xu Wei inserted the broken tombstone into the soil as a token of his gratitude. Now seeing Shen Yishi like this, Xu Xing remembered the old events and suddenly realized what his uncle meant by being sad.
Doesn’t the tomb owner know that these words are farts?
Of course he knows.
But what else?
This kind of desolation of trying every possible means, doing everything you can, knowing that you can't do something, no matter what the situation is, you have to do more in order to be safe...
Isn't it just like Shen Yishi now?
Xu Xing was not a person who looked forward and backward. With his nature, he came here empty-handed, so why not leave empty-handed? If he could do whatever he wanted and make a big fuss, his life would be in vain.
It's just that in these years, after wandering around in this world, he finally has relatives, friends, and apprentices...
The more he cared about, the more Xu Xing felt for Shen Yishi's feelings. He didn't say much, he just said in a deep voice:
"Don't worry, Boss Shen, I'll take care of this matter."
Every word was categorical, and Shen Yishi could fully feel the firm will contained in it.
Moreover, although Shen Yishi didn't mention it, Xu Xing understood one thing deep in his heart.
The reason why Shen Yishi sacrificed his life to explain to the court was not only to repay Eunuch Yang's kindness, but also to cover up for him, Mr. Xu.
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What's more, the reason for this incident was because Xu Xing forcibly detonated the conflict in the southeast by killing officials.
——In other words, if Shen Yishi died because of this incident, then he, Xu, could be regarded as one of the promoters.
Xu Xing also knew that converting rice into mulberry in Zhejiang was a dead move. He also knew that if the development continued as planned, Shen Yishi would be dead sooner or later.
After all, this wealthy businessman has been exposed to too many inside stories and is weak in power. No matter which party he is, he cannot live in peace.
Moreover, as Shen Yishi said, no matter what the reason was, he had indeed been working for the tiger in his life, doing many evil things, and dying would not be a pity.
Xu Xing knew better that even if he had to choose again, he would still do it.
But having no regrets does not mean that Xu Xing is not feeling aggrieved.
If it were not forced by worldly events and current circumstances, how could Shen Yishi, the people suffering in prison, and even so many good people have come to this point?
Those behind the scenes have created such evil karma, but they are still condescending and sanctimonious. What kind of bullshit explanation do they need? !
Thinking of this, the joy in Xu Xing's heart after breaking through the Grandmaster was gone, because he deeply understood a truth from it.
——There are many problems in this world that cannot be solved with his boxing skills.
It's not that Xu Xing doesn't know this truth. Holding the stone mirror in his hand, he knows the insignificance of the grandmaster better than anyone else in the world.
This is just the first step in a long march of thousands of miles.
But he is also a human being, and he will eventually feel a little proud of his own achievements.
Now, even these Xu Zhengdao have been wiped out by the cruel reality.
Fortunately, Xu Xing has never been a stubborn person willing to admit defeat. This kind of setback inspired all his fighting spirit, fighting spirit, and wildness.
He has only one wish now, and that is to become stronger, stronger, stronger!
If a Grandmaster can't do something, then become a Martial Saint and do it. If the Martial Saint still can't do it, then become an Immortal and do it!
Even if there is always helplessness, the stronger a person is, the less helplessness he will have!
Xu Xing didn't say these words out loud, he just hid them in his heart, just like a roc trying to gather momentum before it flaps its wings and is about to fly.
It is said that if the accumulation of wind is not thick, then its large wings will be unable to carry it.
But once he has accumulated enough, Xu Xing is bound to let everyone in the world know what it means to climb up ninety thousand miles with a ram's horn, cut off the clouds, and bear the blue sky!
After the two of them made a gentleman's agreement, Shen Yishi wiped away his tears and returned to his former gentleness. He didn't show the emotion he had just now, and said slowly:
"Tafa, those just now are just some of my thoughts, this next thing is what I really want to give to you.
Do you know the old stories of Wudang Mountain in the past? ”
"Oh?"
Xu Xing was naturally familiar with this past event and said directly:
"Master once said that when Emperor Zhengde issued the imperial martial law and conferred the title of Zhongyong Wuji on all the sects in the world, he wanted to unify the forces of the world, widely adopt boxing skills, and become the only 'Martial Emperor' in the ages.
Although people in the martial arts are unwilling, they only dare to shirk the blame in every possible way and dare not openly disobey the holy will.
Only one Wudang Mountain categorically refused.
Emperor Zhengde mobilized the soldiers of the Shenji Battalion and used thousands of soldiers, more than a thousand muskets, and more than 80 field cannons to bombard Wudang Mountain.
After several days and nights of fierce fighting, this once famous martial arts holy place disappeared into thin air, but Shenji Camp also suffered heavy losses.
The leader of Wudang, Yao Lianzhou, was sent out by the elders, and joined the former Ning King Zhu Chenhao, starting the Ning King Rebellion.
In the end, it was the Heart Saint Wang Yangming who took action and brazenly killed Yao Lianzhou, known as "the best man in the world" on the battlefield, and finally calmed down the turmoil and stopped the rebellion. ”
Shen Yishi nodded and said:
"However, it was this battle that made the government and the public understand how much damage a large group of boxers could cause, so they sent palace masters to explore the world and write a "Wuzhilu" as a warning.
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However, this was not the true purpose of Emperor Zhengde at the beginning.
Wudang is guilty of two things.
First, they used the gunpowder refined by the Danding technique and combined it with the mechanism technique to create an ordnance that was not inferior to the Shenji camp's three-eyed fire gun. Although the scale was still small, it had shaken the foundation of the country.
The second is also the most important one.
You should know that Emperor Zhengde was also an extremely rare boxing master.
For a man like him who possesses world-wide power and unparalleled martial arts skills, there are very few things worth pursuing in this world. The so-called 'Martial Emperor' is just a name in vain.
What he really wants is a martial arts path that can be transformed from human to immortal. ”
Xu Xing's eyes flickered for a moment and he said:
"You mean, Sanfeng Blood Menstruation?"
The Sanfeng Blood Classic is the founder of Wudang. When Zhang Sanfeng was one hundred and twenty years old, he felt that the path to immortality was difficult to find and the path to alchemy was difficult to achieve, so he made a great wish to write it with his own essence and blood.
It is said that the secret of alchemy is described in it, and whoever can understand its true meaning can achieve a flawless human and immortal body.
Shen Yishi chuckled and couldn't help but sigh:
"It was the Sanfeng Blood Meridian. Unfortunately, even though Emperor Zhengde's boxing skills were high, he still couldn't understand Yao Lianzhou's realm, so he escaped with the blood meridian, and finally caused an earth-shaking commotion."
He turned his head, stared at Xu Xing, and said every word:
"What I want to give you are these two blood classics."
As he spoke, Shen Yishi took out two yellowed manuscripts from his sleeves, and Xu Xing opened the first page. The text of the true scripture written in blood came to his face.
Even the essence and blood of a real person could not withstand the long time, and the dense dark red handwriting was somewhat faded.
But Xu Xing can still feel the profound will remaining in the meaning and edge of the brushstrokes.
Even with his state of mind and determination, he couldn't help but tremble.
You know, just half of Bodhidharma's body can cause countless bloody storms in the world and provoke a master-level strongman like Chakravartin to take action, let alone the complete Sanfeng Blood Sutra?
Who doesn’t want to find out about this great secret of Wu Kou Xian Sect? !
(End of chapter)