Aftermath of Water Margin

Chapter 20 Hu Yanzhuo and his son overcome the siege, the beautiful bearded man and the good friend solve the danger

But Hu Yanzhuo said that he sent his family members back to Runing, quickly rectified the pommel horse weapons, and went to the Suanzao gate to get them all.All the generals arrived in order, and the ranks were cleaned up, waiting for the director Liang Fangping to set off.Before the time expired, eunuch Liang arranged a guard of honor and deacons, and many internal officials and generals came calling.All the officials presented their handbooks to salute.So they set off cannons and set off horses, with golden banners and golden drums, in an endless stream.Immediately flew a report saying: "The golden soldiers will cross the river next time." The eunuch Liang sent an order to run quickly.

When they arrived in Liyang, the eunuch Liang set up his camp and raised his tent, saying: "The frontier reports an emergency. There are five extreme pass passes. Take precautions at dawn and night. Today, the ten members including Bo'er will be divided into five battalions, each leading four thousand soldiers, and fighting together. Congratulations. Those who lose will be rewarded, and those who lose the chance will stay together." However, Hu Yanzhuo was sent to Yangliu Village, which was the most important place, and he joined forces with Wang Bao to defend.After receiving the general's order, Tu and Wang Bao led the troops to Yangliu village.It was at the mouth of the Yellow River that the wilds were depressed and the people fled.Choose the terrain and go down the Zhaizha, call Yanyu and Xu Sheng to be on guard, sleepless at dawn and night, it's no problem.

But he said that Wang Bao was originally a loafer with no ability, so he cast himself under Cai Jing's family, and Yingzuan became the commander of the imperial camp.The tricks were even worse. Seeing that the Jin soldiers were powerful, they wanted to join them. They secretly sent people to the high place of Wobu to pass clues, offering this Yangliu Pass as a step to advance.I'm afraid that Hu Yanzhuo's battalion will be hindered. Please Hu Yanzhuo come, treat each other with wine, and slowly pick and say: "The court is dark, the general situation has fallen, and it cannot be supported by one tree. Although the general and I have exhausted our blood and sweat, who knows? If we win , the people above played the merits; if there is a setback, blame us. Don't you hear that 'good birds choose trees to live in?' You have to see the opportunity." After hearing this speech, Hu Yanzhuo said resolutely: "General Wang It’s bad! We are deeply favored by the country, and we shall repay it with death. There is no difference between meritorious service and insignificance. Although the Jin Kingdom has many soldiers and generals, I am here to guard the pass and the Yellow River’s natural moat. How can I fly across? What’s more, there are old people The 30 divisions of the Minister of Economic Affairs and the Qin King will arrive in a few days, and the outcome is unknown. The great Song Dynasty is inherited from the saints, and Enzebu is in the hearts of the people. To the north of the river, there must be heroes to respond. Jin Guo's solitary army goes deep, and it is not a plan. Don't let yourself be discouraged and slow down the morale of the army." Seeing that he couldn't say anything, Wang Bao sneered: "The general's words are the theory of gold and stone. The last general is just a joke for a while, so don't take it seriously. You should work together and make a name for yourself!" When he came to persuade him to drink, Hu Yanzhuo refused to drink.

Back in the camp, he discussed with Hu Yanyu and Xu Sheng: "Just now that Wang Bao came to speak and asked me to act accordingly. It is clear that he has the intention of betrayal. What should I do?" Even if Li Beiyu can't support it, he has the heart, if he goes to betray the country privately, what will happen? Father will write a secret report tomorrow and go to the eunuch Liang to expose him, so as not to sit in the future." Hu Yanzhuo said: "Wang Bao Seeing that my words were harsh, I changed my words, and there was no real evidence, so how could I expose him so easily?" Xu Sheng said: "Since that guy has a change of heart, if he sees his father's refusal, he may be in trouble. Let me and my brother divide the army by five hundred , and set up another battalion on the hill in front, thinking that there is a horn. If there is a change, we can come to rescue." Hu Yanzhuo said: "This statement is very reasonable." That is to say, divide five hundred troops and form a battalion on the hill.Hu Yanyu said: "Although I have horns, I still need to prevent my father from being alone and helpless. My brother and I take turns guarding the side, so we can rest assured." Hu Yanzhuo said happily: "This is more reasonable." Tighter.When Wang Bao saw that Hu Yanzhuo was in a small camp on the mountain, he knew that he was suspicious.Fearing leaks, they secretly sent people to Jinying to agree on a date, so there was no movement for several days, and no Jin soldiers were seen riding to the bank of the Yellow River one by one.

Suddenly one night it was raining heavily and the sky was dark.Hu Yanzhuo said: "This kind of wind and rain, we must be more careful!" Together with Xu Sheng, he led a team of soldiers to patrol along the river.I saw the flames in the camp soaring to the sky, and the shouts shook the ground.It turned out that Wang Bao had colluded with the firm and was in the camp, taking advantage of the storm and darkness, he became angry.Hu Yanzhuo and Xu Sheng hurried back, and hundreds of Jin soldiers had killed and set fire.Wang Bao commanded in the light of the fire.Hu Yanzhuo cursed angrily: "You traitor! How can you seduce Jianxie to betray the dynasty!" He beat the double whip to the head, and Wang Bao caught it with his gun.Xu Sheng came to help, but Wang Bao was timid, so he patted his horse and left.Hu Yanzhuo and Xu Sheng hurried away.Unexpectedly, the golden soldiers crossed the Yellow River on a big raft, and came all over the mountains and fields.Turning around in a hurry and going to the small village, Hu Yanyu knew that he had come down to rescue him, but Yu Wuli couldn't come.Hu Yanyu hit the enemy with double whips, and Hu Yanzhuo and Xu Sheng came to help.There were other generals in the golden battalion fighting again, and they held each other in the middle of the night. There were too many golden soldiers to envelop Hu Yanzhuo, his father and his son.Desperately went to the small village on the mountain, there were more than a hundred of the two thousand soldiers left.The Jin soldiers surrounded him tightly again, unable to do anything.Inseparable from Wang Bao's sacrifice of Yangliu Pass, no one stopped him, he talked endlessly, and all [-] soldiers crossed the Yellow River. The support of the battalions was uncertain, and they all collapsed.Seeing that all the battalions were defeated, Eunuch Liang abandoned Li Yang and fled back to Beijing.

Besides, Hu Yanzhuo, father and son, were trapped for a day, and the sound of food was gone.Xu Sheng said: "Let's rush down the mountain in the middle of the night, don't die here!"At the time of the second watch, the frost is misty, the stars are shining, the westerly wind is rustling, and the lonely geese are mourning.Seeing that the fire in the golden camp was still on, Hu Yanzhuo said: "Rush down at this time. If it is dawn, it will be hard to survive." Leading the remnants of the soldiers, they rushed down together with all their strength.The golden soldiers rose up and surrounded them on all sides. One general immediately stabbed him with a spear. Seeing that it was Wang Bao, Yan Yanzhuo was furious and cursed, "You rebel against the country, how dare you come to stop him!" Hold the whip.Hu Yanyu and Xu Sheng whipped and speared, killing blood.Hu Yanzhuo fought and left, but Wang Bao still refused to give up, and let his horse chase after him.Hu Yanzhuo shouted loudly, raised both whips, and knocked off the horse.Jin Bing tried his best to save him, but he didn't dare to chase him.When I left Dejin Camp, I looked back and saw that there were no soldiers left, except father and son.Can't distinguish things in the dark, just run along the road.At dawn, far away from Yangliu Village, it is only after breathing.Hu Yanzhuo said: "Fortunately, I escaped with my life! Where should I go now? Misunderstood by this Wang Bao and lost the pass, Tokyo will never be able to go; if we go to Runing together, those strong parties will definitely blame me and lose the opportunity. How can I tell?" I remembered that the handsome bearded man Zhu Dian was in charge of the capital in Baoding Prefecture, and he had the power to settle down there, and then we will see the news from the capital.” So he took the road to Baoding.

At noon, I was already hungry. Seeing a hotel in the village, I got off my horse and entered the shop, and called, "Come for some wine! What food do you have?" The bartender said, "The golden soldiers are here. They don't even kill cattle for days, only a few Here is a bottle of cooked white wine." Hu Yanzhuo said: "Well, let's eat with wine. Make five liters of rice." The bartender took three large bowls, two bottles of wine, and a pot of cooked vegetables.Hu Yanyu saw a big rooster in front of the door, catching insects and ants in the sand and mud, and said, "Slaughter this chicken, and I will pay you back if it is sent." Hu Yanzhuo ate a few bowls of wine, sighed, Xu Sheng said: "I went to beg Liangshanbo the day before yesterday, and your father broke the serial horse with a hook and sickle gun. I was defeated, and I went to Qingzhou to borrow troops to take revenge. I also went to the shop. There was no money around me, so I untied the gold belt and went back to the shop. Cook and eat mutton with feet. Unexpectedly, after many years, I was sold by this traitor again, teaching me that it is difficult to run away from a family and difficult to vote in a country. I am lucky that you two are here today, don’t I ask you to bring money?" Hu Yanyu said: "There are some around my child." Hu Yanzhuo smiled and said: "It's okay, otherwise I have to untie the gold belt." The bartender cooked the chicken and brought the rice.When you are full, you will pay money, tie your armor to the horse, and get on the horse together.

In the evening, we have arrived at the foot of Baoding City.Seeing that the gates of the city were closed tightly and banners were planted everywhere, all the residents outside the city fled.Hu Yanzhuo looked up and asked the sergeant guarding the city: "Is Lord Zhu, who controls the capital, here?" .Only the sound of golden drums was heard, and one or two hundred flags of soap carvings flocked.Knowing that it was a golden soldier, Hu Yanzhuo hurriedly turned the horse's head with his two sons, looked at the path and walked away. The arrows came like rain.Add two whips to the horse, and fly away.Immediately, they discussed: "Where are we going now? Zhu Dian will not be there, and Jin soldiers are intercepting everywhere. Where should we go?" He went on the wrong road again, and they were all mountain trails.Look at the red sun sinking to the west, and the strange birds singing in the deep forest.Turning around a hillside, the road is lined with long pines, the green bamboos are gloomy, and there is a big temple in the forest.The halls and pavilions are steep, and the bells sound far and wide.Hu Yanzhuo said: "Okay, let's spend the night in the temple, and we will meet again tomorrow!"

When he arrived at De Temple, he was about to dismount when he heard the sound of clappers. Forty or fifty monks were driven out from the mountain gate. They all gathered together with guns and sticks and shouted, "You Yinmachuan robber! Dare you come to spy?" Hu Yanzhuo said "The three of us, father and son, went to Baoding Mansion to find Zhu Tongzhi. It was getting late. We are not some robbers if we want to spend the night in Shangsha as an official." In the Jin Dynasty, a prohibition was issued. If you have a face that is hard and thin, take it and ask for a reward. You will soon have armor, and you must be a defeated general of the Song Dynasty. Capture and reward!" The monks beat up spears and sticks, and Hu Yanzhuo and his son were furious. When he was whipped, several bald donkeys were injured, and the rest retreated.Hu Yanzhuo and his son let their horses go.Going one more time, I saw a mountain temple under the big tree.Weary, and go in to rest.When I got off the horse and opened the door to look, the ground was full of moonlight, but there was no one there. The ground was empty, with fallen leaves piled up on the steps, gnats chirping, and I was hungry and cold.After sitting on the threshold for a while, Xu Sheng jumped up, took a stone and knocked out a fire, attracted the fallen leaves, removed the bamboo leaf, and set it on the fire, feeling warm all over his body.He lit a fire and searched everywhere, but found nothing.Walking outside the door, looking for dead branches to join the fire, stepping forward, turning around quickly to go inside, picking up the golden gun and leaving.Hu Yanyu said: "Where are you going with the gun?" Xu Sheng waved his hands, and Hu Yanyu followed with a whip.Xu Sheng went to the stream and pointed out: "Brother, where is there a deer drinking water? I got him for dinner." With a light kick, he took the gun and pierced his belly, and the deer still screamed. .Hu Yanyu pulled out his waist knife, chopped off his head, stripped and washed it by the stream, dragged it to the temple, and said, "Brother got the deer here, so I have the right to eat it at night." The two went to find a big wine jar. , Wipe it clean, chop the camphor seeds into ten pieces, and put them in the altar.Put some water in, knock down the window grille, and fan the flames around.When the food is cooked, Xu Sheng said: "It's just that there is no salt taste, so how can it be delicious?" Hu Yanzhuo said: "March activities, long-term food is light, where can I find salt? It's good to find roe deer, like suffering from hunger." Just as I was about to tear it open and eat it, I heard a faint cry.Hu Yanyu listened attentively, and said, "It's strange, how can there be crying in the quiet night of the barren mountains? Could it be that there are villains!"

Hu Yanyu and Xu Sheng went out together, but there was no one there.I saw a small path beside the big tree, and the moonlight was bright. The two followed the path and saw lights shining from the bamboo forest.When I got closer, I saw a small quiet room.Listen carefully, there seems to be a woman's voice crying.Xu Sheng pushed aside the bamboo fence, looked through the window, and saw a monk holding a woman in his arms. The woman was squatting on the ground, screaming loudly, and another woman hadn't undressed yet.Hu Yanyu also sneaked in, saw the fury, and pulled the bright lattice window hard, the window cracked open, and jumped in with Xu Sheng.The two monks opened the test door and Xu Sheng shouted, "Bald thief! Where are you going!"

Hu Yanzhuo didn't see two of them coming back from the temple, so he went out of the temple gate to have a look. He heard Xu Cheng's shout, and saw two monks rushing towards them, bumping into each other, Hu Yanzhuo grabbed one, and the other escaped.When Xu Sheng arrived, he pulled out his waist saber, swiped the back of the saber, and dragged the monk's right arm to the quiet room, where the woman was still crying on the ground.Although it is village makeup, it is rather pretty, with fluffy buns and disheveled clothes.Hu Yanzhuo asked: "Where did you come from, and fell into the hands of the monk?" The woman wiped her tears and replied: "The slave is from a nearby village, and the husband's surname is Li. He was plundered by the Jin soldiers everywhere. The husband brought his mother-in-law and slaves to the house. I took refuge in a remote place in the mountains. The golden soldiers rushed, but my mother-in-law and husband were gone. The road was difficult in the middle of the night, and my family could not move, so I had to sit in the forest in front. If these two monks saw it, they pushed them here, and my family would rather die. You can't be polluted, so you shouted, thank you for your help." Hu Yanzhuo asked the monk again: "Where are you in the temple? Why don't you abide by the clear rules and want to strengthen the daughters of good families?" The monk said: "The young monk was originally from Wanqing Temple. Yang Jing practiced Zen and lived in this quiet room with his master. Because the new abbot of the temple, named Tan Hua, was born in the Songshan Shaolin Temple, he was good at boxing and cudgel. He surrendered to the Jin Dynasty, and he had to go to the roll call. His brother is Bi Feng I occupied Longjiao Mountain the day before yesterday, and it was destroyed by strong men in Yinmachuan. Therefore, I went to the place where Marshal Wubuli of the Jin Dynasty asked soldiers to suppress this Yinmachuan. I had dinner with my master and passed by in the forest. I saw this woman People, it was my master who didn't agree with his evil intentions, and dragged him into the quiet room. It's all the master's fault, and he doesn't do little monk things." Hu Yanyu shouted: "This bald guy still wants to deny it! That monk hugs him, and you release him He took off his clothes and said he didn't do your business!" Xu Sheng pulled to the edge of the hole, slashed it with a knife, and returned to the quiet room.Hu Yanzhuo said: "Little lady, we killed this monk for you, and you will find your husband and mother-in-law by yourself in the morning." The woman thanked her and said, "Thanks to you for saving the little woman's life. If you are defiled by the monk, you will surely hit her." Die!" Hu Yanzhuo said: "What a chaste and strong woman." Xu Sheng said: "I was hungry, and this incident happened again, and I stayed in the pavilion in the middle of the night, but it's a pity that the monk was taken away by him!" He said with a smile: "The deer meat It’s so boiled, brother, go and get it, there is naturally a salty smell here, wait for me to find it out.” Put the lamp into the room, and open the kitchen, sweet sauce, stuffy vinegar, rice noodles, vegetables, everything is available, bed A large urn of good wine was found underneath. Xu Sheng was overjoyed and boiled the wine.Hu Yanyu took the deer meat, mixed it with sauce and vinegar, and ate it with a big bowl of wine and big pieces of meat.They cooked rice again, and the three of them were drunk, so they also asked the woman to eat some.

It was already dark, and they discussed: "At this position, you can't advance or retreat. It's better to go to Yinmachuan and settle down." Ask the woman, "Do you know how far Yinmachuan is from here?" The woman said: "Only in the southwest, not Go twenty miles. I heard that the king of the mountain is very loyal, as long as he takes the inhumane and tyrannical property, he will not disturb the good people. This monk of Wanqing Temple is more vicious than robbers!" Hu Yanzhuo and the three mounted their horses and distributed them to the woman. Go, look southwest.Not more than ten miles away, I saw a horse galloping on the flat slope, and there was a loud shout from behind. A group of golden soldiers with soap carving flags chased the general on horseback.When Hu Yanzhuo looked intently, it turned out to be the beautiful bearded man Zhu Dian.Just as he was about to ask, the Zao Diao flag had come to his side and cut it with a knife.Xu Sheng shot forward and picked one of the golden soldiers to dismount earlier. Hu Yanyu also wounded one by waving his double whip.The golden soldier gave a whistle and turned back.Zhu Ting got off his horse, took a closer look, and said, "It turned out to be the elder brother. If I don't meet, my life will be over! Where did the elder brother come from? Who are these two young men? They are heroes!" Hu Yanzhuo was about to answer when suddenly With the sound of a gong, thirty or fifty people poured out from the side road, and immediately a leader sat down, escorting a monk in front.

The other leader saw Hu Yanzhuo, Zhu Dian, and rolled off their horses. It turned out to be Yang Lin, the brocade leopard, and everyone was overjoyed.After worshiping together, we sat down under the big pine tree.Hu Yanzhuo said: "I was the commander of the imperial battalion in Tokyo. Because the Jin soldiers were defeated by the alliance, I grabbed Hebei and Hedong. .I camped with Jiang Bao, and stationed in Yangliu area. Who knew that Wang Bao secretly communicated with the Jin soldiers and let the pass pass. At that time, the army was defeated. Fortunately, my son Hu Yanyu, and Xu Sheng, the son of the golden gunner Xu Ning, also adopted me. He wanted to go to Baoding to vote for Brother Zhu, but when he arrived at the city, a group of golden soldiers came rushing, so he had to walk along the path. In the middle of the night, I saw Wanqing Temple to stay overnight. Those monks recognized him as Yinmachuan Jianxi, beat the spears and sticks, and my children and I wounded several monks. After walking for more than ten miles, we saw an ancient temple and went in to rest. Hearing the voice of a woman, I found a quiet room, two monks hugged one The woman was strong, and I caught and killed one of them, and saved the woman. The father and son had nowhere to go, so they thought about going to Yinmachuan. They traveled all the way, but they met Brother Zhu, and unexpectedly met brother again." Zhu Dian Said: "The golden soldiers invaded the world, and the eunuch ordered me to guard Feihuyu. The golden soldiers were so powerful that it was difficult to resist the enemy, and the soldiers all dispersed. I escaped on a horse. Fortunately, I met Xian Qiaozi, and I was able to solve this problem." Yang Lin said: " It's not far to Yinma River, please go up with me." The five of them got on the horse, and Hu Yanyu saw the monk escorting him, and said: "This is what the strong woman escaped last night, where can I get it?" Yang Lin said "Wanqing Temple has repeatedly fought against the cottage, so I took a few. Today I saw this monk running away in a panic, so I caught him and went to the cottage to get his heart and liver to make hangover soup. Take it."

While talking, I have arrived at Yinmachuan.Yang Lin went to report first, and Li Ying and others came out to greet him.Go to the Juyi hall and meet together.Li Yingdao: "Monk Tanhua of Wanqing Temple wants to invite Jin soldiers to attack the stronghold. I am so happy that the two elder brothers come, so I am not afraid of him." Zhu Dian said: "I agree that the general is outdated. One is Hu Yanyu, the son of General Hu; the other is Xu Sheng, the son of the golden gunner Xu Ning, who is really an underachiever. I was chased by Zao Diaoqi just now. He whipped and shot two of them, so I had to turn around." Li Yingdao: "It took a few years to grow up like this! If you don't explain it, you won't recognize it. It's gratifying and respectable! Mr. Gongsun and Mr. Zhu Junshi are also here. Because of their love for quietness, they built a small courtyard in Baiyunpo, and asked people to invite them. Come." Yang Lin said: "I got a monk. It turned out that last night he was strong against women in the quiet room, and he was killed by brother Hu. This is escaped." Li Ying said: "Let's watch it. The sacrificial flag." Just as they were talking, Gongsun Sheng and Zhu Wu came, each expressing their love for Qi Kuo, and setting up a banquet to entertain them.

But it was said that there was a Taoist in the quiet room at night, and when he saw someone jumping to commit murder, he opened the back door and escaped. He saw a monk killed in the stream, and went to Wanqing Temple to report to Tan Hua.Those two monks were disciples of Tanhua Fufa, they were hurt by the smell, and said angrily: "This Yinmachuan thief is so hateful! After several times of disturbing him, he is incompatible with him. I was waiting for my brother Huafeng to come and wipe them out together. , Now I can’t bear it anymore! Wait for me to go to Marshal Wo, and ask soldiers to sweep him up, and let him out of this bad breath.” Immediately prepare a generous gift, the waiter followed, and reported to the Golden Camp.Walking into the tent of the Chinese army, seeing that Wu was inseparable, he clasped his hands and said: "Wanqing Temple is the incense house built by the Queen Mother Hu in the Northern Dynasty. All dynasties make offerings to protect the country and consecrate it. When the soldiers arrive today, they will first surrender. There are Yinmachuan grass bandit Li Ying and others are Song Jiang's subordinates, Liangshanbo remnant party. Occupying the cottage, looting houses, doing everything. He wants to revive the Song Dynasty and fight against the soldiers. He went to the quiet room the night before and killed my two heirs. It is extremely hateful. It must be removed! Marshal please send troops, and wait for the poor monks to clear the mountain village by themselves, and the king will be transformed into nothing, and the Dharma will prosper." Then he presented a string of coral beads and a golden Burmese Buddha.Na Wuli Buxing is very good at killing, but he firmly believes in Buddhism. Zunlong Triple Treasure said: "When my soldiers arrive, they will all be transformed! How dare this group of grassroots do this? Call five hundred soldiers with carved flags and go with the master. Wait for the victory." Tan Hua thanked him, went to Wanqing Temple with the generals who led the army, and set up a fast for each other.Another three hundred monks were selected to lead the way.Set up a big camp in Shilisong, and it will be no problem to fight tomorrow morning.

But he said that Li Ying had a conversation with the leaders, and that he was investigating the matter. He reported to the mountain and said that the monk Tanhua of Wanqing Temple led the golden soldiers with soap and carving flags and had stationed in Shilisong to attack the cottage.Li Yingdao: "The monk Jianying is vicious. He was about to destroy him, but he came to die himself!" Zhu Wudao: "It doesn't matter that the monk is afraid that the golden soldiers will be aggressive, so he can't fight. Just guard the gate and wait for two days. He can only go to battle when his vigor is exhausted." Li Ying sent Fan Rui, Du Xing, Yang Lin, and Cai Qing to guard the three gates, and built wooden and stone barriers on all the paths, and arranged artillery stones, rockets, lumber, and gray bottles to guard the gates of the village. Shut it tightly, silence the drums, and wait for him to arrive.

It is said that those who make rice with five drums in the sky and raise their flags will kill them.When I arrived at the side of the mountain, it was quiet and there was no one there.Looking around, I saw that the path was completely cut off.The monks were ordered to climb the mountain, and the cannon stones and gray bottles rained down, and the monks rolled down the mountain like gourds, unable to go up.I had no choice but to retreat to the ten-mile pine tree when the sun was flat.It's just that: there are poisonous tricks in the world, but there is no ambition in the dust.To know the outcome, let's listen to the next chapter.

There's a lot going on here.The author is like wearing a nine-curved pearl, with one thread coming out, Huyan and his son were defeated in battle, and the monk and his friend were killed.Reading it has the joy of a wave of unrest and a wave of recovery

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