Ieri, complice la bella giornata, io e Silvia siamo partiti per un giretto all'insegna dell'acqua e delle belle strade... Partiti da Vignola,ci siamo diretti prima al bacino di Suviana, sull''appennino tosco-emiliano: poi ci siamo spostati al bacino di Brasimone, a una quindicina di km per poi finire il giro a Castel dell'Alpi, nel bolognese, vicino a San Benedetto Val di Sambro che dire...una bellissima giornata, belle strade, bellissimi posti, ottima compagnia...cosa pretendere di più?
The Legend of the Condor Heroes 14 {Note: Those familiar with Heroes of the Water Margins should remember 2 characters that uses halberds that are always together: Lu Meng and Guo Sheng. The nickname of Lu Meng was "Little Vassal" while Guo Sheng's was "Benevolent Aristocrat". They joined the rebellion at the same time and is always deployed in battle in pairs. Both of them even died together, smashed by rocks while attacking an higher position during the effort to quell the Rebellion of Fang La, who is the head of the Ming Cult mentioned later on in this novel and in Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre. Yang ZaiXing was one of the most famous heroes under Yue Fei. During the 2nd Jin invasion of Southern Sung, the group of a little over 200 scouts that Yang ZaiXing led were surrounded by the Jin army of over 12000. Yang ZaiXing and his men fought to the last man, taking over 1200 Jin soldiers with them. Soon afterwards, Yue Fei lured the Jin army into engaging 800 calvary men that he himself led while his main force snuck around and attacked the Jin army from the sides. In thoroughly defeating in the Jin in the battle, Yue Fei became famous. His strategy was probably inspired by the effort, bravery, and the results of Yang ZaiXing and his 200 men.}The 2 of them sees that Qu San knows their past inside out, became even more shocked. All they could do was nod. Poly aluminum ChlorideQu San continued: "Guo Sheng and Yang ZaiXin were both rebels before going over to the government's side to fight for the Great Sung Empire. So both of them have stolen from the thief that is the government. So tell me, are you 2 going to accept my presents or not?" Yang TieXin thought to himself: "If I refuse, then it will surely offend him." So he took the presents from Qu San's hands and said: "We are very grateful for this. Thanks." poly aluminium chlorideQu San was pleased by this, he picked up the bundle and put it back onto his back, turning around he said: Time to go home." The 3 of them walked side-by-side out of the woods. Qu San said: "Caught a couple of prize pieces tonight, got 2 paintings by Emperor Dao Jun, and a sheet of his writing showing off his calligraphy as well. This fellow is no emperor, but his Red Green Plume and Thin Gold Form is indeed supreme in the world." The other 2 men had no idea what in the world "Red Green Plume" or "Thin Gold Form" is, so all they did was nod in agreement. {Red Green Plume is a style of ancient Chinese painting featuring birds and animals with emphasize on the colors of red and green, obviously. Thin Gold Form is a style of calligraphy.} Polyaluminium ChlorideAfter walking for a while, Yang TieXin spoke up: "Earlier today you said that half of our Great Sung's land is lost in the hands of Emperor Dao Jun. So what is so good about his paintings or writings? Why would brother you go through such troubles and taking such a big risk to go into the Royal Palace to steal it?" Qu San smiled: "This is something that I guess you just won't understand." Guo XiaoTian spoke up as well: "If Emperor Dao Jun can be so good at painting and writing, he must be pretty smart. Pity that he does not concentrate on being a good ruler. When I was little my dad told me that a person, no matter what he does, must concentrate on doing one thing. If he tries to learn a little bit here, do something there, in the end he will get nothing accomplished."Qu San answered: "For a normal person, this is true. But in this world there is someone who is a genius at everything. From language to kungfu; including writing, painting, music, and Go; from math to military tactics; even medicine, astrology, and the 5 elements; there is not a thing that he does not understand, not a thing that he does not excel in. It's just that you guys won't ever meet him." He looked up a the waning moon, and let out a long sigh. Under the moonlight, Guo XiaoTian and Yang TieXin suddenly noticed tears on Qu San's face. When the 2 of them got home, they buried the 2 golden objects deep within their backyard, not even telling their wives about this. After that night the 2 of them acted as if nothing happened, living off their farm and whatever they catch, when there is spare time they practice their kungfu. Even when by themselves, neither one of them ever brought what happened that night up. The 2 of them still visit the little wineshop occasionally for a couple kettles of wine. Qu San still served the wine along with some peas, peanuts, and other snacks that helps the wine to go down. Afterwards he always goes and sits down by the door and goes into his own little world, lost in his thoughts. It was as if that night had never happened. The only difference is that when Guo XiaoTian and Yang TieXin look at Qu San, their eyes are filled with respect. Polyaluminum Chloride
