Wu the Scholar Sets Both Palms in a Linked Stratagem; Song Gongming Attacks Zhujia Village for the Third Time

There is a passage that says: Heaven and earth are vast; sun and moon illuminate good and evil with perfect clarity. The universe is immense, yet Heaven and earth never tolerate treacherous villains. If one schemes and uses petty cleverness to harm others, retribution comes in this very life. If one harbors goodness and keeps to righteousness, blessings need not wait for a future life. No matter how many clever plots, they are not as good as being an honest man. No matter how much one forces and contrives, it is not as good as living contentedly. A compassionate heart and filial piety toward elders— no need to painstakingly recite sutras and bow to Buddhas. If one harbors venom and harms others, even reading all the Buddhist scriptures is in vain. Now, Military Adviser Wu Yong said to Dai Zong, “Good brother, go back to the stronghold once and bring Iron-Faced Registrar Pei Xuan, Holy Hand Scholar Xiao Rang, Long-Armed Ape Hou Jian, and Jade-Armed Craftsman Jin Dajian down the mountain. Tell them to bring the things they need and hurry here overnight. I have my own......