The Romance of the West Chamber: The Bells are Ringing

Elder Farben slowly returned to the hall of Pujiu Temple, and everyone was anxiously waiting for news about him. Mrs. Cui Xiangguo, Zhang Sheng, Qintong and others were all in the Buddhist hall, looking nervous and full of expectation.

Elder Farben's expression looked a little solemn. He stopped in front of everyone and frowned slightly. He cleared his throat and spoke slowly: "Everyone, the good news is that the thieves have retreated, and the front door of Pujiu Temple was quiet for a while. However, they made harsh words, saying that if Yingying is not sent away in three days, If you get out, there will be a killing spree.”

After hearing the news, everyone's expressions couldn't help but change. Mrs. Cui Xiangguo held the crutch in her hand tightly, looking anxious. She bit her lower lip tightly and refused to show weakness.

Zhang Sheng frowned slightly. He was worried, but at the same time he also began to think about countermeasures. He knew the time was tight and action had to be taken quickly.

"This thief is indeed threatening us with hostages." Zhang Sheng said thoughtfully, with a trace of determination in his tone.

Elder Farben nodded in agreement: "Indeed, they want to use this to force us to submit. This general may seem elegant, but in fact he is ruthless."

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo frowned tightly, and her mood became heavier. As a mother, she certainly didn't want to put her daughter into danger, but the current situation was pressing, but she couldn't stay out of it.

"What should we do?" Qintong asked cautiously. He looked at Zhang Sheng, hoping that he could come up with a solution. At the same time, he was convinced that Zhang Sheng must have asked his sworn brother Du Que for help.

Zhang Sheng took a deep breath and looked at everyone: "We can't just sit back and wait for death. I know a friend, his name is Du Que, also known as General Baima. He commands an army of [-] and guards Puguan. I can write to him and ask him to come forward Come to the rescue.”

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo and everyone were stunned, and then their eyes focused on Zhang Sheng. They had some doubts about this strange friend, but under the current circumstances, this seemed to be the only way.

"Have you met this General Du Que White Horse?" Mrs. Cui Xiangguo asked.

Zhang Sheng nodded: "Of course! Marshal Du was my classmate from the same county as Xiaosheng. I was an acquaintance of Marshal Du for eight years. Later, he abandoned literature and turned to martial arts. He won the top prize in martial arts and was conferred the title of Zhengxi University by the current saint. Marshal, with an army of [-] under his command, is currently guarding Puguan. My brother is open-minded and values ​​​​love and righteousness, and we have a very good relationship. The reason why I went to Beijing this time was to visit me. As a brother."

Qin Tong listened and laughed in his heart, thinking: "Humph, what kind of martial arts champion? If his family is not a noble family, try it as an ordinary citizen? How can He De command an army of [-] at such a young age? It's not him. Are you the governor of the feudal town?"

Monk Facong said from Faben's side: "Puguan is not far from this temple. It is about 45 miles from here to Puguan."

After thinking for a moment, Elder Farben nodded: "In that case, please write a letter, sir, and tell him our plight in detail, hoping that he can come to rescue."

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo took a deep look at Zhang Sheng, her gratitude beyond words. She knew that the young man in front of her might be their only hope.

Zhang Sheng nodded solemnly and said to Elder Farben: "I will write the letter. The key is how to deliver it to Puguan."

Elder Farben thought for a while, took a deep breath, and said with determination: "If General White Horse is willing to come to help, we don't need to worry too much about the threat of Sun Feihu. I have an apprentice here named Huiming. Although he is a monk, He is a monk, but he has an open-minded temperament, is addicted to alcohol, and is brave and good at fighting. But if you ask him to deliver a message, I am afraid he will be rejected, and he will not go easily."

Elder Farben's voice was calm, and his eyes revealed a trace of thought and decision. Mrs. Cui Xiangguo and others standing next to him were also listening quietly, full of expectations for the arrival of General Baima, and at the same time feeling hesitant and unpredictable emotions towards Huiming.

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo frowned slightly, pondered for a moment and then said: "In this case, we have to try to stimulate his enthusiasm and make him willing to send the message. We have to use some encouraging words to stimulate his inner desire. As long as we can find A certain tugging point in his heart may prompt him to take the initiative to go there.”

Zhang Sheng listened silently. He had a certain understanding of Huiming's character and understood that Mrs. Cui Xiangguo's words were not unreasonable. If you want to impress such a person, you must find what he really values ​​and make him feel that sending a message is an opportunity to obtain greater benefits.

Elder Farben nodded and said in agreement: "What Madam said is true. If we want Huiming to deliver the message, we must motivate him. But, how to motivate him?"

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo smiled slightly, with a flash of shrewdness in her eyes: "This requires you, Zhang Sheng. You are familiar with classics and history, and you must have the talent to manage the world. Perhaps you can use your words and attitude to attract him In the direction we want.”

Zhang Sheng felt everyone's eyes on him, and his heart moved slightly, and he understood that what Mrs. Cui Xiangguo said was true. Perhaps, through his own efforts, he could really get Huiming to go and deliver the message.

Zhang Sheng smiled slightly and nodded in agreement: "Okay, I will try my best to persuade Huiming to send the message."

Under the call of Elder Faben, the monks gathered in the Dharma Hall of Pujiu Temple. The atmosphere in the temple seemed solemn and tense, and everyone could feel the urgency of the situation. Elder Farben sat on a high seat, his brows slightly wrinkled, and a solemn expression on his face.

Elder Farben took a deep breath and scanned the surrounding monks. His voice sounded melodious and solemn: "Everyone, the temple has been in danger recently and we are facing a severe test. The threat of bandits cannot be ignored. But as monks of Pujiu Temple, we cannot sit idly by."

When the monks heard the call of Elder Faben, their expressions gradually became serious. They all knew that the situation at hand was very urgent and everyone needed to work together to deal with it.

Elder Farben continued: "Right now, we have a plan to rescue the trapped young lady with the help of General White Horse. However, we need someone to send a message and send our request to General White Horse."

The monks had different expressions, some were communicating in low voices, some were praying silently, and some were watching Elder Farben, waiting for his instructions. At this time, a crisp bell rang, like an ancient carol, making the atmosphere in the temple solemn and solemn.

The monks' eyes were focused on Elder Faben, waiting for his next words, but they didn't say anything. No one took the initiative to stand up.

Seeing that there was no movement from the monks, Qintong stretched out his hand, gently pushed Zhang Sheng who was standing in front of him, and whispered: "Lang Jun, it's your turn to take action!"

"You dog, no, Zong Dan, I want you to talk too much, of course I know!" Zhang Sheng snorted softly, took a step forward, and stood in front of everyone. Everyone's eyes were focused on him, with anticipation and a hint of nervousness. Zhang Sheng's expression was determined, and he seemed to have made a decision to carry this important task on his shoulders.

His voice was sonorous and powerful, full of confidence and decisiveness: "Brothers, the situation is urgent now, and we cannot sit still and wait for death. I have a letter to send to General Du. Who is willing to deliver this letter? Who dares to go? Is there anyone? A brave senior brother dares to go? Who dares to go?"