Chapter 23 Carve the world nineteen

Diao Tianxia Nineteen (1) There is nothing in the world that cannot be destroyed by iron, Fighting and killing all depend on weapons made of iron. Even hard diamond rock. Hit it with iron to turn it into ashes. ——Yunnan folk songs Gao Shimei is wandering in Gejiucheng.His gray hair stands tall, his eyes seem to be closed, and his face is very kind.He walked aimlessly and without concern.He wasn't anxious, he felt free and light like never before.A stench emanated from the street in front of him. He was familiar with this smell. Those sanders who came down from the mine, for some reason, urinated hard on the street as soon as they arrived here.People are used to this smell, and some people even become dependent on it. The smell proves that they are about to enter an old city.He recalled that when he was 25 years old, he came here to "walk the factory" and saw those horrible beggars as soon as he entered the city gate. He didn't expect that he had become a homeless man with a fate like a beggar and was homeless again.Where he stayed in the past, he stamped his feet one by one.He is yearning for every detail of the street in front of him. It used to be the place where he lay, walked, loved and hated, and it has always been connected with his young heart.Now, the street seems empty, as if there is nothing but sunlight.His footsteps were also empty, like wearing a pair of wooden shoes, so empty that he was a little scared.He simply sat on the side of the road, planning to wait for the sun to recede before finding an inn to stay.

Suddenly, someone grabbed his hand, called his name, and helped him up.He couldn't describe the eagerness and enthusiasm of those big hands, which lifted his whole body.The man said loudly to him: "I'm Bai Mo, chieftain Bai Mo, you won't forget me, will you?" Gao Shimei was very excited, she didn't expect to meet her old friend again in this place at this time.What kind of magical power is in the dark, making him sit here and wait for his old friend?He felt that the street suddenly became full, and everything around him seemed so crystal clear, even light and ethereal.Chieftain Baimo couldn't wait to invite him to a small restaurant and let him sit down steadily.They were all filled with emotions, and anxiously asked each other how they got here all these years?

They have too many memories, when these memories come to them like a river, they don't know how to face them?How to tell?They just keep sighing and drinking.They both understood that this was an extremely precious moment, and their hearts almost melted together. When he was about to say goodbye, chieftain Baimo asked with concern, "Brother, where are you going today?" Gao Shimei said, "I'm homeless again." Chieftain Baimo said sadly: "Brother, I came here this time to do a very important thing, but it seems that I can't do it now, so I'm going back to Baimozhai today, brother, please come with me. go home."

Gao Shimei said: "Brother Bai Mo, didn't you not allow carpenters like us to go to your cottage? I know you are afraid that once we Han people enter, we will build tile-roofed houses, open restaurants, sell department stores, open smoke halls, and set up casinos." , and you Nisuppo, Kaduo, and Daiya people have been distracted." Chieftain Baimo said: "Oh, but now, many churches have been built in Baimo Village, Da'er Village, Sicheng Village, Tianfang Village, and Xiaofan Village. Those French missionaries, Italian missionaries, and British missionaries use Sprinkling holy water, making the cross, and chanting the name of Jesus to replace our "Migaha" (sacrifice to the village god), "Te Pa Pa" (exorcism), "A Pu Lu" (totem worship), hundreds of people joined They broke up their church, which made our Baimo Village not a good year, thieves were everywhere, soldiers were in chaos, and our yamen went to "xixibu" (pray for peace), but it didn't work. Those foreign priests even coaxed our dolls into their The school reads "We are afraid when the Han people come", sowing discord between us and the Han people. In fact, it is scary when foreigners come, occupying our mountains and killing our people. So, you should go back with me today, Let those foreign missionaries see, the Han people are not scary? And when the world is at peace, this Yamen will invite you to bring your brothers to build our ancestral hall and write a family tree. Brothers, to be honest, this Yamen needs you With the help of the Han people, go back with me."

In the end, Gao Shimei agreed to go back to the cottage with Chieftain Baimo.Gao Shimei said: "What can I do for you as a blind man?" Gao Shimei just arrived at Baimo Village.At this time, someone reported that three Frenchmen held a piece of satin embroidered with golden dragons and said that the emperor's "imperial decree" came, and three villages were to be assigned to France, so the three of them came to "take over".Chieftain Bai Mo saw it and was dumbfounded.No one in Baimozhai knew Chinese characters, and they couldn't tell the authenticity of the "imperial decree".

Diao Tianxia Nineteen (2) Chieftain Baimo had no choice but to show Gao Shimei the "imperial decree".Gao Shimei whispered to him: "My eyes are about to go blind, and I can't see what is written on it? You follow the strokes on the gourd and write them on the palm of my hand stroke by stroke. .” Chieftain Baimo pretended to be talking to Gao Shimei, while writing the words on the "imperial decree" seriously.Before Chieftain Baimo finished writing, Gao Shimei suddenly realized, and shouted: "What kind of imperial decree is that? It is clearly a lie. Now our China is in the era of the Republic of China. How can there be any emperor? It is clearly a fake imperial decree. deceive us."

Chieftain Baimo said to the group members: "Hurry up and take down these three liars." When the three Frenchmen heard this, they were so frightened that they knelt down and begged for mercy. Chieftain Baimo said, "What the hell are you guys? Why don't you get out of here?" Immediately afterwards, I heard someone report to chieftain Baimo that their Baolu regiment and Baoshan regiment had fought with the French soldiers.More than twenty of their men were killed by French soldiers.Now, the corpses of more than 20 dead have been wrapped in white cloth and brought back, and Bimo is summoning spirits for them.

Chieftain Baimo and Gao Shimei came to the dojo and participated in the spiritual summoning ceremony. After the spirit calling ceremony, they returned to the chieftain's yamen.Chieftain Bai Mo told Gao Shimei the cause and effect of the war.Chieftain Baimo said to Gao Shimei: "The three villages of Lagu, Niuzha, and Wuwan were originally under the jurisdiction of this yamen. That year, my daughter Mu Nu married Bei Liu, the son of chieftain Lega. The three villages were given to Chieftain Lega as a dowry. Later, when my daughter died, I wanted to take back the three villages. Who knew that Chieftain Lega secretly gave my Sanzhai to the French, so I went to find the French People reasoned, but they rejected it outrageously. Alas, we only have muskets now, not foreign guns, so of course we can’t beat those French soldiers.”

Gao Shimei said: "Then let's buy some foreign guns." Chieftain Baimo said: "To tell you the truth, I went to an old city this time to buy a few foreign guns quietly, but those Frenchmen didn't sell them to us. Maybe my bid was too low. If the bid is higher , let them make a profit, and I think they will sell it to us. But we don't have that much money at the moment." When Gao Shimei heard this, she was very anxious, and said to chieftain Baimo: "Brother, why didn't you tell me earlier? I don't have other things, but I have plenty of gold and silver. I donate them all and let you buy guns."

Chieftain Bai Mo was so moved that he couldn't speak. Gao Shimei took out all his gold and silver bills and gave them to chieftain Baimo, saying that these silver bills could be exchanged for silver in Kunming, Xizong, Shiping, and Gejiu's banks.Chieftain Baimo said: "Brother Shi Mei, when we defeat the French, the whole village will thank you." Gao Shimei didn't speak. Chieftain Baimo said, "Where can we buy guns?" Gao Shimei said: "Don't worry, I have a French friend named An Ye. He is a good man. He is now in the police station of Xipan Railway Station. We will go to him tomorrow and ask him for help."

The next day, Gao Shimei and Chieftain Bai Mo got on the small train bound for Xipan. The car was very lively, and there were people selling everything, but they didn't buy anything. The small train stopped at Xipan Station. Chieftain Baimo was about to help Gao Shimei get off the train when he suddenly saw several French inspectors beating a pregnant Chinese woman.Gao Shimei heard the pleading voice of the Chinese pregnant woman: "I don't have money to buy a train ticket... I haven't eaten for two or three days... For the sake of my husband working as a switchman on your railway, please forgive me." My ticket...I'm here to see my husband...I'm going to have a baby..." The few French inspectors still didn't let her go, saying that no way, you have to buy a ticket to take the train.While continuing to beat her.Especially one of the young inspectors kicked her to the ground.Chief Bai Mo immediately went up to help her up, but she was already unconscious.Gao Shimei said loudly: "How can you beat someone like this? I'll pay for her bus ticket, isn't that okay?" A French inspector was outrageous and said no, she had to buy it.Gao Shimei argued hard: "She has no money, so do you insist on her life?" Another French inspector said: "It's none of your business whether we want her money or her life. Go away and don't meddle in your own business." Gao Shimei scolded: "You are still standing on our Chinese land, why are you so overbearing? So unreasonable? You are simply a group of robbers." The young inspector came over, without saying a word, pulled Gao Shimei out of the car, and cut his ear with the bayonet on the gun.Because the blade was blunt, only the skin of the ear was cut.Chieftain Baimo begged for mercy, and they let Gao Shimei go. Diao Tianxia Nineteen (3) Gao Shimei and chieftain Baimo found An Ye and told what happened just now.An Ye said angrily: "I am ashamed of the French, they are really a bunch of robbers! How can there be such cruel and shameless people in France?" An Ye seemed to want to continue cursing. Gao Shimei wiped the blood from her ears and said, "Mr. An Ye, we came to you today to ask for something." An Ye said, "If you need my help, just say it. It is my honor to be able to serve great Chinese artists.” Gao Shimei quietly told him about buying guns, and he felt very embarrassed, saying: “Recently, the French government and the Chinese government have strictly controlled the bullets. After the guns, stand up and rebel against the officers and soldiers." Gao Shimei said: "Master Bai Mo bought the gun to protect the mountain and the village, so as not to cause trouble." An Ye said: "Okay, let's go to Paul and Moluo. They used to do arms business secretly with people in your Chinese government. They still have a lot of guns and ammunition. Tell them to sell some to you secretly." .” However, they searched all over Xipan Station, but they couldn't find Paul and Molo. Someone said: "Paul and Molo went to an old city to play, and I heard that they will come back after playing for a few days." An Ye asked: "What should I do?" Gao Shimei said: "Then let's find them in an old city!" An Ye asked: "Go today?" Gao Shimei said: "Yes, let's go now." When they left Xipan Station, they saw a group of Chinese railway workers smashing the windows of French houses with stones.cried out: "French, get out! French, get out!" "Severely punish the murderer and avenge the Chinese women." It turned out that the Chinese pregnant woman was beaten to death by French inspectors. After hearing the news, her husband and several workers came to seek justice from the French. Gao Shimei said: "Let's go, let's go and listen." Chieftain Baimo said to him quietly: "We'll talk about it when we have guns in this yamen." Gao Shimei nodded. Chieftain Baimo, Gao Shimei and An Ye arrived in Gejiu City.They wandered the streets, hoping to meet Paul and Morrow by chance. They searched for a day, to no avail.At night, in the inn, An Ye said to Gao Shimei: "Mr. Shimei, do you still remember? The two people we are looking for now are actually the two guys who stole your wooden lattice door back then. want your work." Gao Shimei said with a smile: "Unfortunately, you shattered their dreams and let my grid be carved and returned to Zhao. Speaking of that incident, I have always been grateful, but I don't know how to thank you. The matter passed quickly After so many years, I have not expressed anything, this is really fulfilling an old Chinese saying, a great kindness cannot be repaid." When An Ye heard it, he seemed to feel that something was wrong, and he fell into thinking.After a while, he said: "No, the dreams of Paul and Molo have not been shattered by me. I know the characters of these two guys. What they want to do must be done. In your Chinese words , is going his own way, never giving up until he achieves his goal. Oh, listen, does what I say make sense? Of course, this is just a conjecture." Gao Shimei said: "If you have any great conjectures, please tell them quickly." An Ye said with a smile: "No, no, it's not a great conjecture, but a gentleman's belly with the heart of a villain." Gao Shimei said: "Mr. An Ye, don't be a fool, just say what you have to say." An Ye said: "Okay, I'll be straight. Mr. Shi Mei, no, Master Gao, didn't you carve a wooden lattice door for a boss surnamed Zhou in the old city? Will Paul and Moluo know?" How about going to an old city to attack them again?" Gao Shimei said: "Do you think those two guys came to an old city again to steal Zhou's grid carvings?" An Ye said: "Yes." Gao Shimei said: "It seems that your two assistants really like my grid carving." An Ye said: "No, what they love is money, gold and silver, and stacks of banknotes." Gao Shimei said: "Then how do we deal with them?" An Ye said: "It's not how to deal with them, but how to find them." Gao Shimei said: "That's easy, let's go to Zhou's house to have a look." An Ye's conjecture was very correct.Sure enough, Paul and Molo came to Zhou Mingda's house. The difference from last time was that this time Paul and Molo didn't dare to steal, but wanted to buy.But Zhou Mingda desperately raised the price, and Paul and Mo Luo didn't have that much money.At a time of embarrassment, Gao Shimei, An Ye and chieftain Bai Mo came to Zhou's house. Diao Tianxia Nineteen (4) Seeing Gao Shimei suddenly appearing in front of them, Zhou Mingda felt both embarrassed and strange.Zhou Mingda introduced to Paul and Mo Luo that this is Master Gao who carved the lattice door of this hall, and at the same time brought Gao Shimei, An Ye and Chieftain Bai Mo into the living room. Paul and Moluo complained to An Ye, "We finally found Zhou's family and wanted to buy his family's wooden lattice door. At the beginning, as soon as we made an offer, Mr. Zhou said that we would sell it. But later, we regretted it. Mr. Zhou Raise the price desperately, do you think we have so much money?" An Ye said: "Let's think of a way. Mr. Shi Mei's works are extremely valuable, and they can't be bought with just a few coins." Paul said, "What can we do? Neither steal nor rob." An Ye called the two of them aside and said, "There is always a way. If you sell those broken guns you have hidden, won't you be rich?" "We're trying to sell guns, too. But, in this day and age, who would dare to come and buy a gun from us?" Molo said. An Ye said: "Fortunately for you, our friend Lord Bai Mo is planning to buy some guns in order to protect the mountains and villages. Can you talk about it?" So Paul, Molo and chieftain Baimo went down to have a secret talk.Gao Shimei, An Ye, and Zhou Mingda chatted together.However, when Paul, Mo Luo and Chieftain Baimo came back from the negotiation, Zhou Mingda said: "Gao Shimei's wooden lattice door is a treasure of my family, and it is a priceless thing. I can't sell it no matter how much you pay." Chieftain Bai Mo was very anxious when he heard this, and quietly pushed Gao Shimei. Gao Shimei understood the meaning of chieftain Bai Mo, and immediately said: "Boss Zhou, you can sell this wooden lattice door to these two French friends, and I will re-carve it for your Zhou family when I have a chance." Zhou Mingda said, "Aren't you blind?" Gao Shimei said: "Blind is blind, but my hands are not blind, and I can carve when I touch them. Don't you believe me?" Zhou Mingda thought for a while and felt that it would be profitable, so he said, "Okay, okay, okay, let's sell it to them!" Paul and Morrow finally got their hands on the carved wooden lattice door, which they said would be shipped back to France to be sold to a major museum.An Ye said: "Mr. Shi Mei, your wood-carved lattice door will be in the same room with the works of our greatest French artist. You are an art master of our time, and we congratulate you." Then, Gao Shimei, Chieftain Bai Mo and An Ye followed Paul and Moluo to a very secret place, and got a light machine gun, five large pulleys, ten small card handles, two American rifles, and some bullet. An Ye, Gao Shimei, and Chieftain Bai Mo reluctantly bid farewell to Gejiu.Chieftain Baimo said: "We will meet later." An Ye said: "Mr. Shi Mei, do you want to stay in Gejiu? I wonder when will I see you next time?" Gao Shimei didn't speak, his eyes were already moist.