It is said that the Cat Immortal Taoist Tan, who lived in seclusion in the world, traveled around.
One year, he returned to his hometown in Lingzhou and saw his birthplace in the city.
He thought to himself that he was so virtuous and capable that he dared to deserve such incense.
Before leaving, he hid all the outfits he used back then under the shrine in the temple.
This is an old story from many dynasties and many generations ago, but I don’t know how the old ghost in the forest knows all about it.
Zhang Xiaopian'er only thought that this old man must be a strange person, and he was glad that he had met a true immortal.
He was like a treasure from poverty, like a lamp from darkness, and he hurriedly asked for advice on how to deal with the divine mastiff in Desolate Burial Ridge.
If he can really achieve this feat, why not be proud and prosperous in the future?
"Without a strong enemy, life or death, there is no way to hide his whereabouts until he is famous all over the world, then he will appear to be a man."
The old ghost in the forest let Zhang Xiaopian'er wear the night clothes of the Cat Fairy, and took out a mask from the bottom of the box.
The pattern on the mask is shaped like a cat's face, with two cat ears embedded on the top of the head, and the tentacles are unusually soft.
The old ghost in the forest said: "This thing is called a cat's face.
It comes from the far west of Persia.
It can hide the breath of strangers.
As long as you wear this mask, the foxes, rabbits and wild dogs in the deep mountains and old forests will only see you."
When you are a wild man passing by Cat."
After saying that, he put the mask on Zhang Xiaobian'er's face, and gave him a clever plan to take the black cat alone to the Desolate Burial Ridge to capture the Mastiff, and then gave him many instructions for his future actions.
He must keep it in mind.
Zhang Xiaopian'er felt that the old ghost in the forest's plan was extremely unbelievable and might not really be possible.
Just as he was about to ask again, he heard the thunderous sound of drums outside.
He hurried out of the temple to listen carefully, and was surprised and said: "Oh, this is the drum gathering in Lingzhou City.
I think there is going to be a big battle."
When he turned back, the old ghost in the forest had disappeared. , only the wild cats in the hall were frightened by the sound of war drums and were hiding in all directions.
Zhang Xiaobian'er stood there for a long time, looking down at the black clothes on his body, knowing that what just happened was definitely not a dream.
He thought that now that the army was approaching the city, although there were many soldiers and sufficient food in Lingzhou City, it was still alone and helpless.
He didn't know how long it could hold out.
Anyway, if the city was broken, he would be dead.
It would be better to follow what the old ghost in the forest said and risk his life.
Prosperity and wealth abound.
As the saying goes: "Ever since I was deceived by profiteers selling sugar, I will never trust anyone who talks sweet words."
However, Zhang Xiaobian'er has a short-sighted mind and has never learned a lesson from every difficulty.
However, he felt: "Anyway, except for three I have nothing but this little life, and if I take advantage of my luck, it will be a huge bargain.
"It's really a lack of people, and I have already looked forward to Shu before I get to Long.
From then on, he made up his mind, no longer doubting that there was anything up and down, and after tidying up, he took Yueying, the black-eyed golden cat, and hurried back to Yazhong Diamao.
Halfway through the walk, he bumped into Sun Mazi coming over.
Zhang Xiaobian had suffered a big loss in the Huaiyuan treasury, so he didn't dare to make it public this time, and briefly told him the reason for his departure.
The two of them directly asked to see Mr.
Ma, and asked him face to face to kill the wild dogs in the deserted ridge and eliminate the great harm to the place.
Although Ma Tianxi is a civilian official, over the past year or so, he has recruited troops to defend the city.
The emperor has issued a decree to commend him.
It is said that he may be promoted to an official soon.
Therefore, the military, political and defense of the area are under his sole control, and he is directly under the control of him.
It is under the jurisdiction of the Governor-General of Liangjiang.
At this time, the Guangdong invaders were approaching the city, and they might attack the city early tomorrow morning.
Ma Tianxi was naturally very busy, constantly dispatching regiments, distributing firearms, and putting other things aside for the time being.
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It's just that Admiral Tuhai couldn't let go of the matter.
He was frightened to death by the Mastiff at the execution ground during the day.
Although there were many Cantonese invaders coming to attack the city, after all, they were blocked by the city walls and trenches, so it would be difficult to measure the rabble.
But the vicious dogs in the Deserted Burial Ridge were like ghosts.
They might sneak into the city at some point and bite people unprepared.
Thinking back to the tragic scene of Liu Wuye being disemboweled, I couldn't help but feel frightened.
I couldn't sit still for a moment, and I couldn't help but urge Master Ma to think of countermeasures.
At this time, Zhang Xiaobian'er came to ask for orders.
Ma Tianxi was overjoyed and praised: "Finally, I saw the right person.
Zhang Paitou is a really strong man.
I don't know how to do it and how many people he has to bring."
Zhang Xiaobian'er said: "Little Thank you for your kindness and love, always I have nothing to repay.
If I have the opportunity to help Master Ma, I won't dare to refuse even if it means going through mountains of swords and seas of fire.
I don't need to use any soldiers this time.
I just ask Sun Mazi to stay at the top of the city to take care of him.
The villain has his own ability to deal with it.
The Wild Dogs of Desolate Burial Ridge.”
Lord Ma saw that although his words were slippery, he looked confident.
He also did not doubt the people he employed and the people who doubted him, so he nodded and said: "Such a move would be extremely difficult to do without a lot of courage and wisdom.
It seems that beautiful jade has always been hidden in the rocks.
If you choose people based on their clothes and appearance alone, , wouldn’t it be wrong to admit that the wise man in the world is indeed not an ordinary person?
I will follow your words, Send a team of official servants to the city to take over.
Once the job is done, there will be a heavy reward."
After saying this, he ordered someone to fetch a short sword, which was passed down by an ancient executioner.
It was put into the official treasury after Liu Wu's death.
At this time, Zhang Xiaobian'er was given to carry self-defense, and he was given a waist card to enter and exit the city defense, so that he could act easily.
But other officials and staff, as well as the bannerman Admiral Tuhai, all felt that Zhang Xiaobian'er had some real tricks, but he was just a bit of a naughty and courageous man.
Pulling out teeth from an elephant's mouth is not something to be trifled with.
Even if you dare to do so, your life will be in vain.
It was already dark by this time, so Zhang Xiaobianer said goodbye, called Sun Mazi and a group of businessmen, and went to Nancheng together.
With a powerful enemy outside the city, the city gates would never be opened, so people had to be hung from the top of the city with a big bamboo basket.
Zhang Xiaowei'er saw that there were densely packed people standing on the top of the city.
They were all Lingzhou regiment warriors.
They were constantly carrying wood, rolling stones, gray bottles, bows and arrows.
They also laid out many mortars and firearms, mountain-splitting cannons and rows of carrying There are countless guns, and it can be said that "the murderous aura is confusing the sky and the universe is dark, and the whole world is conquering the clouds and the universe is dark."
He had never seen such a battle before, and he couldn't help but feel frightened secretly, his feet felt weak, and he regretted a little bit for showing off his strength in front of the officials, but now it was too late to back down, so he had to pack his whole body compactly and prepare for it.
After it gets completely dark, he will go out of the city to do business.
Only then will he "enter the tiger's den and take risks to explore the jackals."
Zhang Xiaowei'er thought to himself: If you are too timid, you can't be a general.
If you don't want to give up your children, you can't lure the wolf.
Who told us that we have been without wealth and power since we were born, let alone the ability to do other things for a living, and we are not willing to work hard to survive.
If you are not willing to risk your own life as capital, how can you succeed?
Thinking of this, Rentoudi made up his mind, tightened his night clothes, put leggings on his legs with green belts, put on a pair of multi-eared hemp shoes, and packed water, food and a small bag of lime with him.
The inch green short knife was stuck on his waist, and then he had a feast with the black cat on the top of the city.
Sun Mazi admired Zhang Xiaobian'er's actions so much that he wanted to go together.
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If there were any problems, the two of them would be able to take care of him.
Zhang Xiaobian'er stopped him and said: "Look at the situation, the Cantonese invaders will come to attack the city at dawn tomorrow.
If you don't stay on top of the city with your big face, who will pick me up when you come back?"
Sun Mazi nodded in agreement and asked Zhang Xiaobian must come back before dawn, otherwise he will be trapped by the Cantonese invaders attacking the city and die in the chaos.
At this moment, black clouds covered the bright moon, which was a good opportunity for sneaking.
Zhang Xiaowei sat in the hanging basket and went down to the city.
He raised his eyes and looked around, then put the black cat in his arms, and with the help of a few hazy stars, Go straight to the Deserted Burial Ridge in the south of the city.
Although this mountain pass is close to the city, the ravines in the mountain are extremely deep and it is a very wild place.
Except for the civilians who dump the corpses, few people approach it.
The Taiping Army would not go through the valley.
In the past few times, they had detoured from both sides.
Not long after Zhang Xiaobian'er walked, he had already arrived at the front of the valley.
He had always slept in the grass and slept in the open, so he didn't think much of it when he walked alone in the barren mountains late at night.
But I saw that the grass all around was taller than the people.
There were many mounds and graves among the weeds and wild vines, and wild dogs roamed among the graves and mounds from time to time.
He followed the instructions of the old ghost in the forest and put the mask on his face.
As expected, he did not encounter any danger.
He found the direction and walked through the large barren graves, all the way down to the depths of the valley.
He found that there were bones of the dead under his feet, and there were masses all around.
The phosphorus fire flickered on and off, and the moonlight leaked through the gaps in the thick clouds, illuminating the huge rocks on both sides.
It looked like a barren wilderness.
It is really like "no guest from all directions, few people travel in all seasons".
Walking in it is like surrendering to the underworld.
Even though Zhang Xiaowei was brave, he couldn't help but feel more and more frightened.
He had no choice but to talk to the black cat while walking to strengthen his courage: "I often heard that the domestic cats in Lingzhou are no better than wild cats.
They hate the poor and love the rich, are lazy and greedy, but This time we go into the mountains to capture and kill Tatar dogs, and we have to rely entirely on your ability, Brother Cat.
As long as it becomes a big deal, I will buy you fresh fish every day to satisfy your cravings.
Don't look at the fact that your third master is so poor now.
I thought that when I didn't meet the Marquis of Huaiyin, Han Xin, he was humiliated.
Before Lu Meng became the prime minister in the Northern Song Dynasty, wasn't he just like Mr.
Zhang who lived in poverty every day?
You stay in the temple for the night, so you live your whole life.
You have to look at the wealth and poverty in your life, not the things in front of you.
You can't look down on others with a cat's eye."
Zhang Xiaowei'er chatted for a long time, keeping most of the words to himself.
He walked along the deep valley and unknowingly came to the bottom of a cliff.
Through the moonlight, he saw two large characters carved into the root of the mountain.
The strokes looked like water.
As curved as a tadpole.
Although he knew some writing, he didn't know the ancient seal script.
He only heard what the old ghost in the forest said.
The Ten Thousand Corpses Valley in the Desolate Burial Ridge was once the place where swords were made in ancient times.
There were two words "Sword Furnace" engraved at the bottom of the valley.
This is the place to be.
It turns out that there were many famous swords in ancient times, which are not comparable to ordinary swords today.
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The sharp ones among them can cut off dragons at the bottom of the water and can cut apart rhinoceros and elephants on land.
The more famous ones such as He Tai'a, Longquan, Baihong, Zidian, Ganjiang, Daoguo, Yuchang, Juque, etc. all have their own origins and deeds.
This mountain has produced the essence of metal since ancient times.
It was indeed the place where swordsmen forged sharp blades during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.
It was not until after the sword was forged that the essence of the mountain dissipated, turning it into a deserted and gloomy place.
Next to the mountain wall with the word "Sword Furnace" engraved on it, there is a cave, which is the historical site of the stone furnace where swords were made.
Zhang Xiaowei'er found the entrance to the cave, blew out the fire tube he brought with him, and illuminated the road in front of him.
He walked along the stone wall for more than ten steps, and saw a large stone temple sandwiched between the cliffs of the valley, with a section of the bottom sagging.
Half embedded in the rock roots of the mountain wall, a piece of stone is exposed in the valley.
This stone hall is extremely tall and wide.
From back to front, it is divided into three entrances according to heaven, earth, and people.
Inside the stone door is a huge brick oven with half of the wall collapsed, which is half the size of a private house.
Zhang Xiaowei'er thought to himself: "This is a sword-making furnace.
Although the herringbone furnace wall is narrow, the inside is quite spacious.
Let's get in and hide for a while.
We will worry about it after the Tatar dog comes."
Unexpectedly, as soon as I squeezed half of my body in, I saw that There was a hanging dead man hanging in the furnace.
The dead man's face was pale and he was staring with his tongue hanging out.
His feet were dangling in the air, dangling in front of him.
His pigtails were unprepared.
When he first saw this swing thing, , couldn't help being surprised, and was frightened half to death.
This is exactly what it means: "Wealth and glory are envied by everyone, but who knows the secrets of life and death?"
If you want to know what adventures Zhang Xiaobian'er had in the sword furnace, and whether he could plan to capture and kill the divine mastiff, let's listen to the details of the Golden Coffin Tomb Beast in the next chapter
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