In the quaint courtyard of Ankang City, the afternoon sun was shining, and the breeze was blowing, carrying a faint fishy smell. Dai Mengwei slowly talked about the situation in the world, and in the eyes of Lu Zhongming beside him, there was gradually a light of understanding.

"The Fair Party... He Wen... said that he came from the Southwest, but in fact it is hard to say whether He Wen and Southwest have the same heart. Moreover, even if He Wen has a good impression of Southwest and some respect for Mr. Ning, at this time

There are five people in the Fair Party, Lian He Wen, who can keep their word. Their subordinates turn the people into soldiers, and there is a mixture of good and bad. This is the flaw and problem..."

"Look at Zou Xu of the Central Plains. When he was in Xuzhou, he had only tens of thousands of troops. When Liu Chengzong led the main force to Liangshan, he started to be selfish and self-reliant. How could the Justice Party, with millions of people, be of the same mind as the black flag of the southwest? It's just the black flag.

After Qi defeated the Jurchens, he became famous for a while, and the Fair Party used his name to make things happen. They openly recognized this confusion and did not say anything about it..."

"In today's world, Southwest has strong soldiers and horses, and it is undoubtedly the leader. Who can wave the flag and stand on his own feet, who doesn't have the slightest ambition? Jin and Southwest seem to be close, but in fact, the female Prime Minister of the building can really become lovers.

The devil's pillow? It's just a joke... In southeastern Fuzhou, His Majesty was determined to revitalize after he ascended the throne. He talked about having a close relationship with Ning Liheng. But if one day he can really revitalize the Wu Dynasty, he

With Black Flag, is there really someone who would take the initiative to give in?"

"The Black Flag is number one. Now people in the world are seeking to gain a foothold. After gaining a foothold, they are seeking to be second. Once they become second, they will have to face the problem of fighting against the Black Flag. As long as there is a little bit of double-mindedness in the Fair Party, there will be no way around it.

This hurdle."

"Disciple understands." Lu Zhongming on the side was convinced.

Dai Mengwei continued to move forward: "He opened the door and wanted to hold a heroes meeting, so we should go and support him. No matter how evil the Fair Party is, they won't randomly beat up the smiling people at this time. As long as there is a possibility of cooperation in the future, we should meet him at this time.

Let’s meet and talk. Moreover, the idea of ​​a meeting of heroes is laughable for a moment, but as long as you calm down, all parties in the world will know that this is an opportunity. In the territory of the Fair Party, you will encounter it.

The Fairness Party will not be the only one, I think that anyone who has a long-term vision and is concerned about the southwest will not miss this convention."

Lu Zhongming nodded: "The military competition on the surface is trivial. Who is killed in private is the variable in the future."

"This matter needs to be adaptable, and it is not easy to be precise. Therefore, only if you lead the team there, my teacher can rest assured." Dai Meng smiled slightly, "Let's take a closer look after we go there. Maybe the female prime minister from Jin Dynasty who has the best relationship with the southwest

, they secretly sent people there, that would be interesting."

"Disciples will try their best to explore the reality of the five parties of the Fair Party. As the teacher said, millions of people must have their own agenda, and there will be no shortage of people to win over." Lu Zhongming said, "That's just it.

The war is about to begin, and the matter of food and fodder in the rear is the most sensitive. If the disciples leave at this time, I am afraid that among all the brothers... there will not be many who are good at counting..."

Dai Mengwei has been starving for a year. He finally managed to grow something and send troops to the Central Plains. It was a desperate move. But at the same time, every ounce of food and grass in the rear was dug out to ensure the smooth deployment of troops on the front.

On the one hand, these grain and grass must vigorously eliminate corruption and restrict all parties in the army. On the other hand, they must be ready to suppress rebellion at the rear. In addition, the entire system of collecting and transporting grain is a major project that tests the ability to do things. Those in charge only need to

A little selfishness may eventually endanger Dai Mengwei's entire power.

"I will personally take charge of the food collection for a period of time for the Master Association. I know your concerns well, so it's okay." Dai Mengwei said, "In addition, I also have new arrangements for the things ahead. Within a year, I will

By the time we take over Bianliang, we are already 70-80% sure. You can take this as a prerequisite for your trip to the east and discussing important matters with others."

"Has there been any big change in the situation on the front line?"

"It's not appropriate to say more about this matter. You are going to Jiangning. I won't tell you too many details for the time being. You just watch quietly... There is another thing that needs to be told to you first, which is related to your trip.

Know..."

The master and apprentice spoke slowly as they walked through the long corridor. At this time, some green forest heroes who had participated in the fight last night and took a short rest in the morning had arrived at the main hall of the courtyard and gathered in the hall.

.There were originally many unruly green forest tycoons among these people, but they were gathered together under the courtesy of Dai Mengwei. In the past few months, they have been tempered by Dai Mengwei's righteous teachings, and some of their original selfish thoughts have been removed.

With some cooperation, even the top few green forest tycoons were able to greet each other in a pleasant manner. After gathering, everyone formed a formation, and they no longer looked like the ragtag crowd before.

The afternoon sun shone into the courtyard, and soon Dai Mengwei and Master Lu Zhongming also walked in.

The old man who is known as the sage of today first picked up his crutches, kindly thanked everyone, praised them for their hard work last night, and mourned the dead heroes. Then he asked the leaders Wei He, Chen Bian, Qiu Changying and others to

People sit down.

"...recent events remind me of a hero who met last year. Many of you may have heard of him or may know him. This man's name is Xu Yuanzong, and he is a master of marksmanship in Hankou. He holds a gun

If you go forward, you can sting flies within ten feet, and you will always hit the mark. Mr. Chen has fought against him, so he should have a deep memory."

Chen Bian on the side raised his hand and said: "Brother Xu...died at the hands of the devil. It's a pity, but it's also heroic..."

"This matter is actually my fault." Dai Mengwei looked at the people in the hall, with compassion in his eyes, "At that time, I had just taken over the chaos here, and many things were not handled in an orderly manner. When I heard that there was such a hero in Hankou, I revised the book and invited him to

Come here. At that time... I didn't know much about the heroes in the Jianghu. I knew that he was very skilled in martial arts, and it happened to be a conference in the southwest, so I asked him to go to the southwest like an old hero from Zhou Dynasty to assassinate... Xu Yingxiong went there happily, but every time

Looking back on this matter, this is all my big mistake."

"Xu Yingxiong seeks benevolence and gets benevolence. How can it be Dai Gong's fault?"

Everyone in the hall said: "Yes, Xu Yingxiong sacrificed his life for the righteousness, just like Zhou Yingxiong did back then..."

"Even if there is a mistake, it is still in the southwest..."

"The devil must die a good death..."

During these words, Dai Meng slightly waved his hand: "Xu Yingxiong seeks benevolence and gets benevolence, which is what a hero does. However, what I am wrong is that I was too narrow-minded back then. Everyone, you used to live in the same place, practice martial arts, or be a hero.

Or just a common man, that's right. But in the past year, you have contributed to your family and country, so you are no longer a hero, but a common man. You should be called a national scholar."

He said: "You are here to put aside your past grudges and past sectarian opinions, communicate and exchange with each other, and this is how we are today. I have been studying all my life, but it is only now that I know the use of national scholars. Back then, Xu Yuanzong was generous at my request.

He is a national scholar going to Yi, but if I am not too ignorant and keep him here to communicate and discuss with you, and even bring out available juniors, then his role will be far greater than if he went to the southwest to go to Yi.

.Just like yesterday's clown, a mob, even if they are brave for a while, will never achieve anything. Xu Yuanzong is a hero, but I am ignorant and stupid. Every time I think about it, I feel ashamed."

When he said this, he raised the tea cup and poured the tea in the cup on the ground. Everyone looked at each other, their hearts were moved, and they bowed their heads in silence for a while, unable to think of anything to say.

Putting down the tea cup, after a moment of silence, Dai Mengwei said: "You are all national scholars, so you should use it in the most critical places, such as protecting an old man like me when you are next to an old man. It really shouldn't be..."

Chen Bian wanted to say something, but Dai Mengwei waved his hand in advance: "But there is an incident today that has made a lot of noise and is quite grand. I think it is time for you to be upright and establish your reputation... This matter, I believe you all have heard of it, it is the Heroes Conference that will be held in Jiangning."

When he said this, everyone looked at each other, and they all hesitated. After a while, Wei He and others spoke, and they also said some ridiculous things about the Jiangning Heroes Conference. Moreover, the Jiangbei War was imminent, and they were all willing to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. , and pay a tribute to this side.

Dai Meng smiled, first praising everyone's will, and then said: "...but when I go to Jiangning, on the one hand, you can represent our side with dignity and dignity and make a name for yourself; on the other hand, you can represent my goodwill, I hope I can bring some suggestions to the heroes of the world."

The old man said: "Since ancient times, the status of green forests and grasslands has not been high, but whenever the country is in danger, ordinary people must rise up with passion and defend the country. Since the Jingping of the Wu Dynasty, the world has attached great importance to those who practice martial arts. There has been some improvement, but in fact, whether it is the world's best martial arts tournament in the southwest or the upcoming hero tournament in Jiangning, they are just a show played by those in power for their own reputation, and at most they are just to collect some for themselves. A common man serves as a soldier."

"Although I am a scholar, I was deeply touched after the incident of Xu Yuanzong. I don't want to hold a competition where three to five hundred or three to five thousand people gather together to fight for the first place. , I want to create something that truly belongs to you for the warriors of the world."

In the hall, the old man looked at the heroes and paused slightly: "Now everyone in the world knows that our Northern Expedition is imminent, and the goal is Jiujing and Bianliang. If there is no result in this battle, of course everything will be over. But if it can really To conquer Bianliang, everything will be destroyed in the future, and I will support you in organizing the largest martial arts competition in Bianliang."

"This martial arts club is not for you to perform a show and then be stuffed into the army, but to bring together heroes from all over the world to communicate, exchange and progress with each other. Just like you, each other will improve and there will no longer be too many sectarian opinions. Let your skills be truly used to fight against the Jin people and defeat those who are hereditary, so that all warriors in the world can transform from common men to national warriors without losing your original intention of practicing martial arts."

"Therefore, when you go to Jiangning, you are not going to assassinate someone as a brave man, nor are you simply going to the ring to fight fiercely. A soldier of the country should behave like a soldier of the country. You are here for the long-term plan, to discuss and express If you want to show your own ambition, you can invite heroes and heroes who are also ambitious and knowledgeable to come and participate in the grand event. Of course, there are those who are willing to join the army in the Fair Party, and we will not stop them..."

"I have also thought about the name of this martial arts association. I originally wanted to call it the Central Plains Martial Arts Association, but after thinking about it, it was too narrow-minded. The Huaxia Martial Arts Association was also not suitable, as it would remind people of the Southwest. Then I came up with a name, and it was called - Zhonghua Martial arts meeting!”

"...More things will have to be handled by Zhong Ming and you all together."

Dai Meng smiled and said this.

The afternoon sun was still shining brightly. Everyone in the room agreed one after another, and their hearts were already churning.

In the past years, when the Wu Dynasty was prosperous, there was an imperial boxing gym in the capital, but even Zhou Tong, who was said to be the best in the world, actually did not receive much attention from those in power. When the Wu Dynasty declined, on the one hand, external

The pressure was huge. On the other hand, Zhu Ji's martial arts novels were circulated everywhere. The status of martial arts practitioners had improved, but overall it still seemed embarrassing.

The biggest reason for this is, of course, that people who practice martial arts cherish their broomsticks and can become bandits but cannot form an army. After the fall of the Central Plains, large-scale population migration led to a wave of so-called spread of northern boxing to the south. At that time, some martial arts in Lin'an

People also gathered together to create several new sects, but there was no real big shot on the table to stand up for this kind of thing. In the final analysis, it was still impossible to fight on the battlefield. Even as scouts, based on the personalities of these warriors, they all seemed to be mixed, and the real ones

If they are useful, they can be included in the army. Why let them form a sect?

The Jurchens went south for the fourth time, forcing the world to fall apart even more. When Dai Mengwei appeared, he used his reputation and means to gather this group of green forest people. Forced by justice and reality, these people also gave up some of their dignity and dignity.

Due to old customs, they began to abide by the rules, obey orders, and cooperate. As a result, their strength was enhanced, but in fact, of course, their personalities were suppressed.

For the sake of righteousness, some people are willing to become Dai Mengwei's eagle dog, or even generously serve righteousness like Xu Yuanzong. But at the same time, who doesn't want to gain real fame and wealth? The Southwest Chinese Army said it would hold the world's best martial arts competition.

, the last choice is to become a soldier? The same thing is true in Jiangning. So they didn't want to go.

But if the "Chinese Martial Arts Association" mentioned by Duke Dai is established, with the platform and endorsement of people of his status, wouldn't this martial arts association be equivalent to the imperial boxing gym when martial artists are valued? Even if Zhou Tong is resurrected, I'm afraid

You should feel envious, and as the initiators in this matter, they may even leave their names on the book in the future.

Thinking about it this way, those who can see the prospect have their hearts boiling...

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Same afternoon.

Lao Ba, Jin Chenghu and others with ferocious scars on their faces started a confrontation with the swordsman who saved them last night in an old house in the south of the city.

The swordsman named You Hongzhuo told them his judgment: Dai Mengwei is not incompetent. He has a good command of the Green Forest people under his command, and he is not a complete mob. And around him, at least in his circle of confidants, there are

Some people can do things well, and the guards around them are well organized, so they are by no means ideal targets for assassination.

"...Furthermore, Dai Laogou has done many bad things, but they are all covered up... If we kill Dai now, it will only help him become famous."

After exploring Dai Mengwei's territory for several months, You Hongzhuo learned a lot of inside information. He also knew that Lao Ba, Jin Chenghu and others had been knights framed by Dai Mengwei. So he explained these things one by one and also obtained the information from the Huaxia Army.

Part of his thoughts were expressed, but when he heard about the Chinese army, Lao Ba became furious.

"...You saved me, Lao Ba, so you can't be said to be a bad person. But when it comes to the Chinese Army, it's not a good thing either-"

"...In those days when we were fighting against the Jin Dynasty, everyone said it was righteousness. I also tied up a bunch of brothers and sisters for righteousness! Dai Mengwei had evil intentions, and a group of us were fooled by him. I, Lao Ba, will be with him in this life.

We are irreconcilable. But I will always remember that when the Huaxia Army defeated the Jurchen West Route Army in Hanzhong, he could kill Dai Mengwei with his own hands, but Ning Yi said it grandly, but refused to do it——"

"...Others say that he killed the emperor in anger, but in my opinion, Mr. Ning, he is also a coward——"

"... In the past year or so, Dai Mengwei has killed many of my brothers here. You don't know this. But how many people here have he killed! How sanctimonious! You also know this brother very well.

.You ask me to endure it for a while, what should I do with these dead and dying people——"
To be continued...