The evening rain is drizzling and the sky is getting darker.

Zhou Tong, who had already retreated from the Imperial Boxing Gallery, sat cross-legged under the eaves of the courtyard and put his sword into the wooden box.

Wash hands with golden basin, seal the sword and the box.

Whether it is a famous gangster or an old martial artist who is surviving, after doing two things, he drew a clear line with the gangster and became an ordinary old man in the garrison.

Walking in the world for a while, I ended up being lonely when I was old. It is pitiful to ordinary people, but it is hard-won for those who practice martial arts.

There are not many people in the Song Dynasty. There are only a few people who can ask swords to come out when they are young, seal swords and boxes when they are old, and walk around the rivers and lakes smoothly.

Most martial artists die in the wilderness. There is a saying in the world that says, "If you enter the world, die in the wilderness will lead to a good end." After all, when you come, you are alone, and when you leave, you are free of worries and leave happily.

The word "fallen leaves return to their roots" is not afraid to expect, and it is actually a pity for those who have this qualification. It is just like the sentence that Xue Jiuquan said before:

"It's a pity to die sooner or later. It's not a man's hand."

A gangster who has been killing people with his sword in the world for a lifetime, but has never been killed in the end, so he has experienced less.

Zhou Tong lived for more than 70 years. At the age of 18, he left home and traveled around the world. He created such a great name. He was respected as the "Shaanxi Hero" and "Iron Arm". He created the Eagle Claw Fenzi Gate and Guanzhong Red Fist, and became the master. He joined the army and was determined to serve the country but was unsuccessful. He was in charge of the Imperial Boxing Hall and created the "Five Steps and Thirteen Snaps" and "Zhou Tong Stick". Before he knew it, he became the "No. 1 in the World". He maintained it for decades until Cao Hua came out and took over this position.

He basically took all the glory that a warrior could possess, and his achievement was the highest in his generation.

Xue Jiu fully learns the strengths of a hundred schools of thought and integrates them into one. His martial arts are equal to him, but he does not accept a disciple in his life and only teaches him to his adopted son and daughter. He has no contribution to martial arts. He swept across the world and even broke the martial artist's waist, so he cannot afford to be a "grandmaster" even if he dies.

The Xu family of the Qingzhou Zhenyuan Escort Agency has made a lot of contributions, but unfortunately his martial arts skills are a little bad and he is destroyed by Xue Jiuquan.

In short, he was the only one of his generation of martial arts to the top, and he taught many disciples such as Yue Fei, Lu Junyi, Wu Song, and Lin Chong, all of whom were famous heroes. The only disadvantage is that there are not many people who have become famous, and only his younger disciple Yue Fei has a future. If Lu Junyi stays at the border with peace of mind, he may have some achievements. He feels that the rest is in vain.

Especially Lin Chong, as the saying goes, "A man is angry and blood gradually turns five steps." He suffers great humiliation. He has a knife in his hand but no knife in his heart. He is not even a warrior, and he has a good skill in his spare time.

Speaking of which, he lived to this age and saw all the warm and cold life of the world. In the end, the person he admired the most was Xue Laogou, who once disdained to be with him.

It is enough to teach a good apprentice. Cao Hua's current achievements are unprecedented, and perhaps there may be no one to come later.

The character of a martial artist is like punching. It is not difficult to beat it, but it is not easy to take it back. Few people can control it and release it freely.

Lin Chong did not dare to punch, so he ended up being disheartened and retreated to the mountains and forests.

Wu Song couldn't hold it back, so he was angry and killed people and became a bandit, becoming a tyrant.

Lu Junyi was not in good condition, so he was framed and had no way out. He was forced to fall into Liangshan and is still led by someone.

Only Cao Hua is different. When he saw Cao Hua's childhood, he knew that Cao Hua's punching too hard, and sooner or later he could not hold back, and ended up with a miserable end. However, he did not expect that Cao Hua's mind suddenly changed when he became an adult and he took back the knife that could not be hidden.

It is easy to change the country and nature but difficult to change. Cao Hua's nature has changed directly, and it is just a change of individuals. Until now, he has not figured out how Xue Jiuquan taught him.

The autumn rain hit the eaves.

Zhou Tong sat cross-legged on the cushion, recalling the scenes he had walked through in this life. After a long time, he smiled bitterly and sighed softly.

Dongdong--

A knock on the door came.

The gate of the courtyard was opened, and the eldest disciple Tang Huai and his wife held a sword hand and held an oil paper umbrella, giving a respectful salute before martial arts:

"Master, there are guests looking for you."

Zhou Tong got up, entered the room with the sword box, and then whispered: "Let them come in."

Tang Huai nodded slightly and turned away from the courtyard.

After a moment, the two came to the courtyard.

Zhao Mao walked in front, his feet were flushed and his face turned pale, and he coughed a few times from time to time.

Lu Pingyang's hat was pressed down very low, and he couldn't see his expression, so he just followed slowly.

There were two more futons in front of the small case under the eaves. Zhou Tong was white-haired, raised his hand to soak in tea, and his thick voice was a bit friendly:

"I haven't seen you for many years, Your Highness is already so old."

Zhao Mao coughed a few times, sat down opposite the small case, nodded slightly:

"I haven't remembered it when I left Beijing. I didn't expect that Senior Zhou could recognize me and could not afford to be the word Your Highness... Cough cough..."

Zhou Tong poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of Zhao Mao. After thinking about it, he looked at Lu Pingyang next to him and sighed softly:

"At that time, I, Yan Hanqing and Xue Jiuquan, were both guards of the great inner guards, and were considered colleagues...

......The Empress Dowager was too cruel and cunning, and was dissatisfied with the late emperor, and valued Zhao Jie...

......I didn't want to get involved back then, so I stayed out of the matter in advance. Although I was depressed and unsuccessful for the rest of my life, I at least saved my life...

...... Xue Jiuquan chose to be a loyal dog to the end, and became the night emperor of the Song Dynasty...

......Yan Hanqing was a pity. He punched out and wanted to stop halfway through the punch, but the punch was already out. How could the Empress Dowager spare him...

......He has not saved his martial arts for life, and this is why he is not decisive enough in punching..."

Lu Pingyang sat next to him, holding his knees with both hands, and said in a deep voice:

"Master, he is loyal to Zhao for the rest of his life. The late emperor has kindness to him. How can he stand by and watch in times of crisis?"

Zhou Tong shook his head: "Duke Cao supported the late emperor and was incompatible with Zhao Jie. After learning that the queen mother was dissatisfied with the late emperor's obsession with women all day long, he found Yan Hanqing and tried to save the late emperor from dealing with the queen mother. He promised Yan Hanqing the later position of Xue Jiuquan...

......Yan Hanqing was the empress dowager's confidant and hesitated at the time. The empress dowager left a backup plan, so Xue Jiuquan got the job done...

....Yan Hanqing was in a dilemma and could only escape with the young prince, trying to find an opportunity to make a comeback. Unfortunately, he did not have the ability of Cao Hua...."

Lu Pingyang showed a little anger in his eyes and said coldly:

"Impossible, Master is loyal and wise all his life, I see it. I swear to protect His Royal Highness the Prince to the death..."

Zhou Tong raised his hand gently and sighed:

"Xue Jiuquan, Yan Hanqing, I, all loyal to the Song Dynasty, not Zhao. Yan Hanqing was not unfaithful, but could not take it up and let it go... Now that the dust has settled, there is nothing to say."

Zhao Mao nodded slightly and thought for a while:
Chapter completed!