Chapter 224: Take the little imperial guards to see the old Taoist priest?
Chapter 224: Take the little imperial guards to see the old Taoist priest?
"You...are Zhao Duan?"
on the street.
The sunlight slowly sank into the ground, and the afterglow shone through the cracks between the buildings, illuminating the group of people in front of them.
Zhao Duan stood beside the horse, his eyes slightly fixed, examining the strange priest in front of him.
This person was not very old, probably about the same age as him, around twenty years old.
He was a bit short and fat, half a head shorter than him, and the priest robe he wore didn't look impressive at first glance.
But if you look closely, you will find that they are slightly different from the other priests.
The outlined lines are dark gold, not the silver-white color of the other priests, but similar to the golden tablet.
However, this robe, which is supposed to represent noble status, looks wrinkled and greasy when worn by this fat young man.
In addition, the other person actually had a thick bamboo tube slung diagonally on his back, with both ends tied with ropes and carried diagonally on his body.
On that slightly funny fat face, the squinting little eyes revealed a surprisingly clear look.
It is extremely inconsistent with the appearance.
"Yes, I wonder what you priests want to see me about?" Zhao Du'an nodded with a little caution.
I don't understand why these sorcerers who were recruited by the court to help in the war came to me.
"Haha, don't be nervous. We have no other intentions. We just heard of your great name for a long time."
The fat priest carrying the bamboo tube smiled and said:
"Junior Sister Jin Jian mentioned you to me. Was it you who developed the method to make ice cubes?"
After saying this, he seemed to remember something and added with a smile:
"I almost forgot, my name is Gongshu Tianyuan, haha, Jin Jian just calls me Fifth Senior Brother."
Fifth senior brother?
Zhao Duan was stunned for a moment, and a flash of enlightenment flashed through his mind:
Among the six disciples under Zhang Tianshi, the last two are the current generation of "Red-Dian Priests" of Tianshi Mansion.
There were one man and one woman. The fifth-ranked priest was named Gongshu Tianyuan.
He seldom leaves the Tianshi Mansion, and there is very little information about him in the outside world.
"So you are the disciple of the Heavenly Master, the Priest Zhudian. I have heard of your great name for a long time."
Zhao Duan smiled and extended his hand friendly.
Now, Gongshu Tianyuan couldn’t do anything about it.
He was stunned for a moment, then he blinked his eyes and shook hands with Zhao Duan with a slightly strange feeling.
"Haha, this is a kind of etiquette I heard about, called handshake."
Zhao Duan made up stories to cover up his habitual actions in his previous life.
Shaking hands when meeting people and clapping when listening to speeches, these two habits are engraved in the bones and belong to...
Gongshu Tianyuan suddenly realized.
Dayu is so big, and there are countless strange customs. He just felt it was new, not surprising, and said with a smile:
“As expected of someone who could figure out how to make ice, you are truly knowledgeable.
Haha, you may not know me, but we have known each other for a long time. The ice-making method you gave Jin Jian was arranged by me.
I also saw the blueprint of the 'glasses' you gave her last time. They are quite...amazing."
So he’s a business partner... Zhao Duan suddenly felt familiar with him.
They immediately started greeting each other in a familiar manner. This is an old skill and it is easy to create a pleasant atmosphere for the conversation.
It was also learned that Gongshu Tianyuan stayed in the Tianshi Mansion all year round and did not care about external affairs.
It was because of Zhao Duan’s two “inventions” that I started paying attention to him.
This time the imperial court recruited people to help in the war, and Gongshu Tianyuan came out for the first time.
The purpose is to see Zhao Duan in person and get to know him.
Zhao Duan was also happy to make new connections, and after a chat, he invited everyone to have dinner together.
Gongshu Tianyuan declined the offer on the grounds that the matter was over and he needed to return to Tianshi Mansion to report.
Zhao Duan then left with regret, saying that he would visit again if he had the chance.
……
Watch him leave.
The priests who were standing still like wooden stakes spoke one after another:
"This Zhao Duan doesn't look special, but he speaks very nicely, which is different from the rumors."
"As a government official, it's not surprising that he can get along with everyone."
"He does have a nice appearance, no wonder Senior Sister Jin Jian is on good terms with him... Well, I mean, he's just a good-looking guy, not even a bit better than Senior Brother Gongshu."
"That's right. The ice-making method is nothing more than a clever trick. If you're lucky, you can find it. As for the glasses, they are even more outlandish. It must be that Senior Brother Gongshu cares about his fellow disciples, so he spent so much time thinking about it. I believe it will be easy to find."
A group of priests all praised him.
In the fiery sunset, the short and fat priest's face was burning hot, and he felt a little guilty.
——He didn't have the courage to say in front of his fellow apprentices that he went to see Zhao Duan with the intention of asking for advice.
Making ice with saltpeter is not important, the key is the blueprint of the glasses... After the gold slip was given to him, the little fat boy went from doubt to seriousness, to surprise, and then to confusion...
Grinding a crystal piece is nothing special in itself, and an ordinary craftsman would not think too much about it.
But the fat boy who majored in "Craftsmanship" has an extraordinary vision.
Just by looking at a reflection and refraction diagram Zhao Duan casually drew on the drawing, he was keenly aware of:
The person who drew the blueprint has mastered a certain craftsman's path, extremely critical knowledge!
The saying "seeing the big from the small, knowing the whole from the small"... is exactly this principle.
The little fat boy held the simple blueprint and looked at it for two whole days.
The more I ponder, the more I feel that the “principles” behind it are extremely profound, perhaps even vast!
I became more and more curious about the "Zhao Duan" mentioned by my junior sister.
But the little fat boy had his dignity to save, and he couldn't bring himself to ask for advice in front of his fellow apprentices.
At the same time, as a self-proclaimed genius in the field of craftsmanship, Gongshu Tianyuan also has his own pride.
I feel that I can understand the mysterious knowledge hidden behind the drawings by myself, and it is not necessary to ask for help.
"That's right, I can do it myself! Tianyuan, Tianyuan, you are the Gu King who emerged from the many disciples of Tianshi Mansion, you can't lose face, be more alert..."
He encouraged himself in his heart. Gongshu Tianyuan waved his hand and said proudly:
"Stop talking nonsense and follow me back home!"
The priests behind him said in unison: "Yes!"
……
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Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.
"...Tonight, all officials can have a good sleep."
After Eunuch Hai finished reporting everything, a smile appeared on his face. He felt that he had regained a little of the face he had lost.
Mo Chou showed surprise and turned to look at the empress:
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, for relieving another worry."
After being stunned, Xu Zhenguan's face, which had not smiled for several days, slowly regained its luster.
Immediately, the first question asked was:
"How did Zhao Duan know the location of the thief?"
Ocean Road:
"Ma Yan didn't say it explicitly, but the general idea is that the boy used his personal connections to seek help from the Tianshi Mansion."
Personal relationship...Jin Jian?
When did this little imperial guard become so close to that little girl Jin Jian?
Xu Zhenguan felt inexplicably jealous, as if his own dog was turning around and licking someone else.
"Your Majesty?" Mochou called softly when she saw that the empress was suddenly distracted.
Xu Zhenguan came back to his senses and smiled:
"Very good, very good. You have worked hard this time, Eunuch Hai. I am very relieved to have gotten rid of this traitor."
Eunuch Hai looked at her strangely and said with a smile:
"I will not take credit for a younger generation's work. In the final analysis, the first credit belongs to that boy. He must have been willing to ask for help for the sake of Your Majesty."
Xu Zhenguan's eyes softened, and he suddenly wanted to meet the little imperial guard.
But after looking at the sky, he had to give up.
After Eunuch Hai left, Xu Zhenguan immediately instructed Mo Chou to notify his subordinates and announce the news that the rebel had been executed.
At the same time, the incident was turned around and used as evidence that the Kuangfu Society was doing evil, and it was announced to the world.
"I obey your command." Mochou said.
Xu Zhenguan pondered for a moment and then said:
"I haven't been to the Tianshi Mansion to visit Tianshi Zhang for a long time. You arrange the itinerary tomorrow and I will go there."
The empress did not act on a whim, but treated everyone equally.
A few days ago, during the Ullambana Festival, she attended a ceremony at the Shenlong Temple.
I had been thinking about finding time to visit the Tianshi Mansion and to pay a visit to Zhang Yanyi, the "half-master" who had also given guidance to the Third Princess.
More importantly, it sends a signal.
For the head of any organization, as long as the position is high enough, the most important job is often not making specific decisions, but attending various activities and meeting various people.
This is true throughout history, both in China and abroad.
It just so happens that the Tianshi Mansion has made a significant contribution to the capture of the rebels this time, so it is a good time to visit.
"I obey your command." Mochou said.
Xu Zhenguan added:
"Inform Zhao Duan to go with me to the Heavenly Master's Mansion tomorrow. Ha, take him to see the true appearance of Zhang Tianshi, which can be regarded as a reward for his meritorious service."
Well... She wanted to ask, what is the matter with this little imperial guard and the golden tablet...
Mo Chou opened her mouth, jealousy tearing her apart:
"……Yes."
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That night.
The news spread like a whirlwind throughout the officialdom of the capital.
#The rebel assassin was killed in the evening! #
As the news came out, it was like a huge rock smashing into the lake.
It attracted the attention of countless officials.
"Have the rebels really been caught? Don't we have to worry about being assassinated anymore?"
"It is absolutely true. The King of Hell personally led the nine major halls to take action, and there were more than ten priests helping in the battle."
"Haha, damn traitor, this is called the vast net of heaven, nothing can escape it!"
"Strange, how did you find it? Didn't they say that the rebels were very good at disguise?"
"There is a rumor that Zhao Duan got involved and fished for it. He was caught at a restaurant in the south city at noon... Many officers and soldiers know about it."
Upon learning that the assassin had been executed, the tense atmosphere of terror that had existed for days suddenly relaxed, and countless officials showed joy on their faces.
While cursing the death of the rebels, he also sighed that the imperial court was powerful after all.
When the news spread that it was suspected that Zhao Duan had lured the thief out, many officials remained silent.
Thinking back to these days, some of the rumors against Zhao Duan in the city, everyone was filled with mixed feelings.
An official at the Jiaofangsi table put down his wine glass heavily and exhaled:
"Although Zhao Duan is a villain, at least he is quite responsible in this matter."
A capable and responsible little man...
This sentence expresses the thoughts of many officials.
Perhaps, having such a minister in the Dayu Dynasty was not entirely a bad thing.
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