Chapter 9 2. Give up your life to save your relatives and enemies

Grandpa came closer and saw that the box was nailed with thick planks.The grandfather put the cleaning rods into the cracks of the planks, and it took a lot of effort to pry the box open. Inside were two heavily tied people, who were tied very skillfully. Their hands were tied together, and their feet were also tied together. Together, and then lead a rope from the middle, and pull the hands and feet together, so that the four "claws" are tied together, and the whole person is like a shrimp ball, lying on the inside with a bowed body, unable to move at all. Grandfather took out the cloth stuffed in their mouths, and after the two coughed for a while, he thanked them a thousand times, "Thank you little brother for saving my life!" Grandpa looked at the two people by the light, one was about fifty years old , with a goatee, and the other, estimated to be in his sixties or seventies, with creases all over his face, but no beard.

The grandfather started to help them untie the ropes, but they were all dead knots, and they couldn't be bitten open with his teeth. Finally, the older man said, "Little brother, take off the lampshade of this oil lamp, bring the lamp over, and burn it directly." .” Grandpa slapped his head, "That's right, why didn't I think of it!" He hurriedly took the oil lamp, and the two people cooperated with each other through the gap, and it quickly blew out.Suddenly, Grandpa's scalp went numb: Why did the old man's voice differ from normal people just now? The man in his fifties also spoke at this time: "Little brother, where do you dare to ask? How did you come here to save us?"

When he asked this question, the grandfather was taken aback. The grandfather thought to himself: I came here to find clues to find revenge on my enemies, but I didn't expect to save two people by the way. How can I say this?Do you want to tell them the truth?can not say!Maybe they are a gang, maybe they will cause trouble! The upheaval in the family has hit grandpa too hard, he can no longer trust anyone!The grandfather smiled and said: "I... I am actually a desperate person. Last year, my family had a conflict with the landlord because of the payment of land rent. In a fit of anger, I beat the black-hearted landlord. Since then, I have bid farewell to my hometown and wandered the world. Just passing by here, I happened to see a few people carrying you into this house. I like to fight against injustices, and saving a life is better than building a seven-level pagoda, so I couldn't help it, so I took the risk to save you! It’s okay, when the road is injustice, draw your sword to help, that’s what the heroes of the rivers and lakes do.”

After the two listened, they looked at each other, stunned for a long time, and then said: "Little brother, you have such courage and chivalry at such a young age, I admire you!" The man in his fifties clasped his fists and said, "Next Zhou Zhenlong." Then pointing to the sixty or seventy-year-old man, he said, "This is my master, Zhang Dancheng. Dare I ask the little brother's name?" The grandfather also clasped his fists, and replied: "I dare not be the one. The younger one's surname is Wang, and his first name is Xingxing, which means that he is dedicated to practicing."

Zhang Dancheng nodded: "Well, a good name, a good name!" Grandpa's scalp was numb again, and his skin got goosebumps. The old man's voice was so special, thin, like a sheep's cry, which made people feel chills all over. In fact, grandpa was lying. Ever since his father offended the warlord and was exterminated, he never dared to reveal his real name. This name came up on him randomly, and only he understood the meaning: one line, walking alone in the world. Zhou Zhenlong said: "This place is not a place to stay for a long time, let's talk in another place!"

Grandpa didn't want to go with them at first, but when he thought that these two people could get mixed up with those villains, either they were enemies, or they were in the same gang. In short, it was related, so why not take the opportunity to find out?There were a total of three villains who set up tricks on the street to deceive grandfather and younger siblings that day. Now two are dead, and the one wearing glasses has not been found. So, the three of them left in a hurry under the moonlight.After wading across a small river, turned a few alleys, and came to a house, Zhou Zhenlong took out the key and opened the door. At this time, it was just dawn, and after the three of them entered the house, Zhou Zhenlong was not in a hurry to let everyone sit down, but put the bed on the kang. The mat was lifted, and a wooden board was exposed underneath. When the board was lifted again, there was a hole, and a ladder was erected in the hole. Zhou Zhenlong said to Zhang Dancheng, "Master, let's go down and talk."

Zhang Dancheng nodded, Zhou Zhenlong supported him and let him go down first.Then he turned to his grandfather and said, "Brother Wang, please." The grandfather looked at the big hole in the kang in astonishment, and he was stunned, thinking what kind of mechanism it was, a big hole was dug in the middle of the big kang, and then he also bent down.Zhou Zhenlong was the last one to go down, and after going down, he used his hands to support and reset the wooden planks and kang mats. After Zhou Zhenlong lit the oil lamp, the grandfather saw clearly that it was a cellar, supported by four pillars, with a tea table in the middle and a black hole on the right, extending inwards to nowhere.

After the three of them were seated, Zhang Dancheng spoke up again: "Brother Wang's kindness for saving his life can never be repaid, Dabatou, you can get some more gold in a while, please accept it with a smile, Brother Wang." Zhou Zhenlong nodded and said, "Yes." This is the first time my grandfather heard the word "batou".My grandfather was obsessed with clues and revenge, and always wanted to get some information out of these two people. He didn't pay much attention to the matter of gold, so he said: "A man was born between heaven and earth, and he should treat each other with sincerity. Mr. Zhang sent me like this. It’s really killing the little ones!”

Zhang Dancheng and Zhou Zhenlong looked at each other for a while, they were dazed by the kid in front of them, "Then...you...how can we repay you?" The grandfather smiled: "It is also fate that I was able to meet the two gentlemen. In other words, the two gentlemen should not die. Auspicious people have their own destiny. I just acted as a lifesaver. If you want to thank the two gentlemen, I will thank you." Thank goodness." The two were taken aback for a moment, then laughed so hard that they burst into tears. They thought the kid in front of them was so cute. Hearing Zhang Dancheng's high-pitched laughter, my grandfather got goosebumps again.

The grandfather couldn't wait any longer, and said, "Why were the two gentlemen kidnapped by those thieves? Could it be that they offended them?" The two men restrained their smiles, and Zhou Zhenlong said, "It's time to climb!" Grandpa didn't understand what it meant, "What's so fragrant?" Zhou Zhenlong glanced at Zhang Dancheng, and asked if he could continue. Zhang Dancheng nodded, "Brother Wang is a lifesaver, and he gave us our lives, but it doesn't matter." When Zhang Dancheng said the last four words, his voice was drawn out. Grandpa frowned and really wanted to plug his ears. This ghostly voice was really harsh.

Zhang Dancheng noticed this detail, and smiled slightly: "Little brother, do you think my voice is unpleasant? Is it human or ghost?" The grandfather saw that he had been seen through, and said with a smile: "No, no, it's just that I'm not used to it." Zhang Dancheng curled his lips and said, "You are my savior. If it were someone else, I would have let him slap you! Humph, no one else would dare." After a moment of silence, he said, "Little brother! , do you know why I am yin and yang, neither male nor female?" Grandpa whispered, "I don't know." Zhang Dancheng said: "Because I have an egg." When the grandfather heard it, his ears almost exploded. "An egg" is a curse word in the local area. How could this old man say that about himself. With Zhang Dancheng's narration, the grandfather gradually understood what was going on. It turned out that they were a gang of liars known as "Jiang Xiangpai", and Zhang Dancheng was the local leader, also known as "Master Dad".In the early years, because of cheating, he deceived a Baylor in the palace. It was a big deal. Zhang Dancheng had been in the palace for three years. , the deception was exposed.After Zhang Dancheng was caught by that Baylor, he had the thought of dying at that time. Unexpectedly, that Baylor was quite nostalgic, and said: "You can't escape the death penalty, but you can't escape the living crime. You are so brave, I will kill your vigor." As a result, Zhang Dancheng was held down by several Qing soldiers, and a young eunuch cut off one of his testicles with a knife. At that time, the blood flowed all over the ground, and he almost died.Since then, Zhang Dancheng has become a veritable "an egg", and his speech has gradually become yin and yang.At that time, it was still under the rule of the Qing Dynasty, so I had no choice but to go back to the countryside and live in incognito.After the Revolution of 1911, the Manchu Qing government was overthrown, Zhang Dancheng jumped out again, set off firecrackers for three days to celebrate, then reorganized the team and continued to cheat. Zhang Dancheng's team is small, with four Batou under him, Zhou Zhenlong is Dabatou, and debuted with Zhang Dancheng, and the other three were discovered and cultivated later.This time the three batou teamed up to "climb incense", Zhang Dancheng didn't miss the smell, but it was too late. According to Zhang Dancheng and Zhou Zhenlong's description, among the three Batou, the one who led the rebellion was Sibatou. rich"! "Killing the rich" is a big taboo in Abao's circle. Anyone who violates this rule will be hunted down by Abao group collectively.The so-called "killing the rich" is to "cut" the fat roe deer, and directly rob the money. Deception is different from robbery and theft. It is important to keep the water flowing, otherwise it will cut off the source of income. Even if you are a sworn enemy, if you "cut" someone without asking for instructions, you will be punished most severely.Therefore, unless it is absolutely necessary, you must not "kill the rich". Zhang Dancheng understands that Sibatou's so-called "killing the rich" for the sake of the interests of the court is all an excuse, and in the final analysis, he is still obsessed with sex.Zhang Dancheng has already understood his flirtatiousness. Last year, because he came to adjust Fengshui for a rich man, he fell in love with his beautiful wife. After thinking about it, he couldn't find a good way to get this beauty, so he was short of money. As an excuse, he repeatedly asked to "kill the rich".Kill the rich man, and he will have a chance. During this period of time, Zhang Dancheng felt that something was wrong with Sibatou, and was about to discuss countermeasures with Zhou Zhenlong, but he joined forces with the other two Batou to attack first.Just tie you up, don't kill you first, let you watch him embrace the beauty "ascension to the throne", and then kill you, let you die with humiliation, it will be happy! Speaking of this, Zhang Dancheng gritted his teeth with hatred and kept cursing! The grandfather completely understood, it turned out to be a fight in the nest, and the grandfather asked: "A few days ago, the fairy boy entrusted his dream and the corpse walked against the water..." Zhou Zhenlong chuckled: "What kind of fairy boy entrusted dreams, it's all fake, and it's all our bureau. This bureau was implemented by Sibatou. This is also his trick to cover up. Before the rebellion, he showed himself well, and my master and I were both punished. Paralyzed." Grandpa's body trembled, his heart ached, and then he regained his composure.With the clues, Zhang Dancheng is the mastermind, and there must be a murderer who killed his younger brother and sister among the several rebellions under his command.Although Zhang Dancheng and Zhou Zhenlong didn't do it themselves, they also had a share. Grandpa's brain was racing: Could it be possible to kill the two people who were just rescued?Now that I have no one in my hand, I'm afraid it's not an opponent to beat the two of them... I can't kill them!If you kill them, you won't be able to find the Batou who murdered your siblings. You have to borrow their hands to kill that Batou first, and then it won't be too late to deal with them! Various ideas collided in Grandpa's mind like shooting stars, and Grandpa pondered for a while. Seeing his grandfather in a daze, Zhang Dancheng asked, "What's wrong, Brother Wang?" The grandfather hurriedly replied: "This... this Sibatou is really not a thing! I am also angry for the two of you!" Zhang Dancheng and Zhou Zhenlong looked at each other, and Zhang Dancheng said: "Little brother, you saved people to the end and sent the Buddha to the west. Now the two of us can't show up. Most of the brothers in front of us have been instigated. Let's rely on us." I can’t go back, I’ll fix a book right away, you take the ferry to Shanghai, and give it to a man named Jiuye, I’ll tell you the exact address, and he’ll help me. Thank you, brother!” The grandfather didn't know who Jiuye was at the time, but history later answered him, Jiuye was the Jianghuai hero Wang Yaqiao who shocked China and the world.Three days later, the grandfather met Wang Yaqiao for the first time. The grandfather was only 15 years old at the time, and Wang Yaqiao was 31 years old. Wang Yaqiao touched the grandfather's head and said, "Son, you are so courageous and courageous!" Wang Yaqiao was Zhang Dancheng's old friend, he valued the loyalty of the Jianghu, and soon sent a dozen men with guns to rush back with his grandfather.After discussing secretly with Zhang Dancheng and Zhou Zhenlong, those killers decided to launch a general attack on Tangkou on the night of Sibatou's "enthronement". Abaos are not killers after all, and there are several guns in the hall that are imitation German Mauser 1898 rifles made by the Qing government. The butts of the guns are bad and they always jam. Entering, the gunfire opened, and within half an hour, Ah Baos were dead and injured, and the rest of them all crouched against the wall with their heads in their arms. Zhang Dancheng said: "We must capture these bastards alive!" He wants to cut up these bastards himself! As a result, except for Erbatou who wiped his neck when he saw something bad, Sanbatou and Sibatou were all captured alive, tied with ropes, and tied to pillars. Grandpa hid behind the crowd and peeked, and recognized Sibatou at a glance. He was the one who lied to himself and his younger siblings on the street. Although he didn't wear glasses that night, the outline, the chin, and the corners of the mouth A big black mole, even turned into ashes, the grandfather also knew it. Grandpa gritted his teeth, but he didn't dare to act rashly. He was worried that Sibatou would recognize him. Although they were fighting each other, they were a family after all, and he was still an outsider. That little bastard!" No one knows what variables will arise. Sitting in the courtyard at the entrance of the hall, Zhang Dancheng asked Sibatou, "Are you convinced?" Sibatou looked up to the sky and laughed loudly, "You eunuch! Kill him if you want!" Zhang Dancheng became angry when he heard it. A person with an egg is not exactly an eunuch, but he is most taboo to hear the word "eunuch". In fact, the reason why Sibatou was able to rebel successfully is because he has been preaching in private: "Old man I am an eunuch, but I restrict my cousins ​​from finding women?!" Most of the Ah Baos are greedy and lustful people, and after hearing Sibatou's incitement, they all became sexually aroused, and each of them followed with their crotches firmly in their hands. Four dams dry. Zhang Dancheng waved his hand, "Dabatou, cut off his tongue!" Zhou Zhenlong said "yes" and stepped forward.In fact, cutting the human tongue is the hardest part. It’s different from cutting the pig’s mouth. The pig’s mouth is big and long. The pig howls before being slaughtered. After the blood is drained, the pig’s mouth is still half open. Break open the pig's jaw, stretch the pig's tongue with one hand, and chop with the other hand, and there will be a mouth strip.But the bite force of a living person is so great that the two little feet can't open Sibatou's mouth even with the force of feeding. Finally, Zhou Zhenlong swung an iron stick and opened Sibatou's mouth. The front teeth were knocked out, and then Zhou Zhenlong cut off half of his tongue with two little feet, one on the upper jaw and the other on the lower jaw.Sibatou's mouth was covered with blood, but he could hear him still cursing, but his voice was indistinct. Zhang Dancheng laughed coldly, "Are you convinced?" Sibatou tilted his head, bleeding profusely, and his expression showed dissatisfaction. Zhang Dancheng got angry, picked up a gun, stood up, pointed it at his head and was about to collapse.The grandfather has been watching all this silently, thinking that the time for revenge has finally come. He walked towards Zhang Dancheng and said, "If you kill him with one shot, it will be easier for him! He is begging for death now, and I wish you could shoot him!" Zhang Dancheng was taken aback, "Brother, what do you mean?" The grandfather was full of younger brothers and sisters, and after a moment of silence, he squeezed out a few words viciously: "Light--sky-lamp!" His voice startled Zhang Dancheng, why is this kid so ruthless?He didn't know that grandpa hates it! At this time, Sibatou had already recognized his grandfather, and opened his mouth to say something, but his mouth was bloody and bloody, and he couldn't say anything clearly. Finally, he shook his head and even smiled, and he confessed. "Lighting sky lanterns" and "Ling Chi" are two of the most cruel punishments in ancient times. On a pillar, it was lit from the feet, and the prisoner could watch the flames start from the soles of his feet, hear the scorching sound of his flesh skin, and feel the melted meat oil dripping on his face. died in pain and terror. Grandfather wanted to light his sky lanterns because he killed his younger brother and sister with his own hands, burned them to ashes, and mixed the ashes into the mud to make clay figurines.At this moment, the retribution came, exactly. Soon, Sibatou was stripped naked, poured oil all over his body, and tied upside down to a pillar. Due to excessive blood loss, his consciousness was blurred. Grandpa put a torch on his feet, and the flames burst into flames Yes, accompanied by the sound of sizzling burning, the skin of the meat began to bulge, and Sibatou laughed out loud, and then made a sound of "uh-uh--", it looked very refreshing and ecstasy, as if it wasn't him who was burning . Everyone was stunned, and the grandfather watched the fireworks in silence.Suddenly, he picked up a gun, bang, and killed Sibatou.He couldn't stand it anymore. Putting down the gun, the grandfather looked up to the sky and sighed, and said in his heart: "Brother, little sister, rest in peace. Brother can't kill everyone!" Suddenly, Zhang Dancheng pointed at his grandfather and shouted, "Tie this kid up for me."