Chapter 28: Those who are good are not as good as those who are happy; Sima Yizhou
"Is this the Immortal Mansion where Mr. Yuan practiced in the past?"
Ancestor Wang Chan followed Dan Sheng to Baiyun Cave and took a look around.
He felt that the furnishings of this Baiyun Cave were simple and very different from the Xianzhen Cave he had imagined, and he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
"Most immortals have a transcendent mind and will not be limited to other things."
Hearing this, Han Xiangzi smiled.
"Fellow Taoist Han, was it you who asked the soul boy to find the old way before?"
Ancestor Wang Chan saw Dan Sheng busy beside the incense burner and casually asked Han Xiangzi.
"I saw him alone in the cave. He had nothing to do except practice. It was inevitably boring. Although he is playful, he is not serious. If he can make good use of it, he will have unexpected surprises."
"That's why Dan Sheng went to Taoist Brother Wang Chan and asked for some treasures. I didn't expect that Taoist Brother Wang Chan actually had them."
Han Xiangzi explained.
After saying that, his eyes looked strange and he looked at the iron spirit in the stove.
Based on his eyesight, he estimated that this iron spirit came from the Kunlun Mountains and was called mica iron spirit.
If ordinary people grind it into stone powder, after taking it, all diseases can be eliminated.
"Those old Taoist treasures are not really treasures, they are just weird things. If you want to talk about treasures, my Taoist brother has quite a few. When we meet again, I will ask Dansheng to ask for some from him."
Ancestor Wang Chan smiled.
"However, the old Taoist did not expect that fellow Taoist Han Xiao, who is so young, has such an exquisite mind in teaching and educating people."
"Speaking of which, I really want to know who your master is?"
Ancestor Wang Chan quite agrees with Han Xiangzi’s practice of raising free-range eggs.
But I was curious in my heart, which immortal taught him?
It is said that a famous teacher gives birth to a great disciple. When he has a great disciple, but he does not see a famous teacher, Patriarch Wang Chan feels itchy in his heart.
Na Dansheng had the iron essence and fluorite given to him by his ancestor Wang Chan, so he concentrated on the training of the two.
From time to time, I even read some heavenly books to study.
Back and forth, I was still immersed in it until dark, unable to extricate myself.
Han Xiangzi saw it and smiled without saying a word.
But in my mind, the old saying "Those who know are not as good as those who are good, and those who are good are not as good as those who are happy".
In order not to disturb him, Han Xiangzi and Wang Chan withdrew from Baiyun Cave.
……
The moonlight is melting, and the vast mist of Yunmengze reflects the stars and rivers all over the sky, making it look like frost is traveling thousands of miles away, and it is a melancholy place.
"Brother Wang Chan, when do you plan to return to Shuanglong Mountain?"
Han Xiangzi and ancestor Wang Chan were walking by the Yunmeng Lake, admiring the intoxicating night, and asked.
"The old Taoist's return date has not yet been determined. He will probably stay with Brother Taoist for some time."
Ancestor Wang Chan knew that it would be difficult for him to unite people for a while, so he could only shake his head.
"Then please take care of this Dansheng more in your spare time, Taoist Brother Wang Chan."
Han Xiangzi's mind moved and he raised his hands and begged him.
"Don't worry, fellow Taoist Han, the old Taoist has a good rapport with this soul boy. He is pure in nature, has a pure heart, and is in harmony with all things. Staying with him more will be of great benefit to Shen Ning's Taoist heart."
Ancestor Wang Chan said with a straightforward smile.
"That couldn't be better."
"Tomorrow I will go to Qizhou to investigate the evil deeds of these three demon foxes. If I ask about it over there in Dansheng, Brother Dao can tell the truth."
"If he wants to come to Qizhou, there is no need to stop him. Just ask Brother Taoist to inform Pindao when the time comes."
Han Xiangzi smiled and reminded Patriarch Wang Chan.
In the past few days, he has been staying in Yunmeng Mountain.
Now that I got a potential helper like the Qizhou City God from Ancestor Wang Ao, I also visited Dan Sheng today, so it’s time to leave.
I left Yunmeng Mountain thinking about tomorrow,
Before leaving, Han Xiangzi specially said goodbye to Patriarch Wang Ao.
As soon as they came to Shuilian Cave, they saw Ancestor Wang Chan and Ancestor Wang Ao talking about Dansheng's love for collecting strange things and practicing.
I also asked him if he had any, and wanted to send more someday.
Ancestor Wang Ao traveled around the world in his early years and indeed collected some good things.
For example, the horns of Kuijiao, the dragon scales of Hedu,...
"Brother Wang Ao, thank you for your hospitality these days. I will go to Qizhou tomorrow."
Han Xiangzi came to Shuiliandong and said goodbye to him.
"Compared with the Baihua Fairy Tea given by fellow Taoist Han, the reception given by the old Taoist is much shabby."
"If things don't go well for our group in Qizhou and fellow Taoist Han, you can come to Yunmeng to negotiate with an old Taoist."
Although Patriarch Wang Ao said he was reluctant to leave, he knew that he was leaving and would not be able to keep anyone around, so he smiled with relief.
"From the Pindao Association!"
Han Xiangzi nodded heavily.
All feasts in the world come to an end.
But meeting is fate.
……
Qizhou is located west of Gyeonggi Road in the Tang Dynasty.
It has nine counties under its jurisdiction and is governed by Fengxiang Prefecture.
Qizhou belongs to the Gyeonggi Province. Although it is not as prosperous and prosperous as Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, it does not suffer from poverty.
At the end of the year, people often have surplus food in their homes.
"Fairy Hu, I've been bored lately, can you conjure up two giant insects and have a fight?"
Qizhou.
Sima Mansion, in a manor.
Qizhou Sima Wuheng, who was tall and wearing a round-collared robe, was sitting in the courtyard, facing a beautiful figure not far away, and asked politely.
The Hu Fairy in his mouth has almond-shaped eyes and peach cheeks, and a graceful figure. Although she is wearing a sleeveless concubine's robe and looks like a fairy descending from the earth, the frivolous and enchanting spirit in her heart cannot be concealed.
In fact, this Fairy Hu is not a fairy or a pretty girl at all.
It was the pink fox among the three demon foxes who stole the elixir and heavenly book from Baiyun Cave.
My name is Hu Meier.
"Master Wu, what's so difficult about this?"
Hu Meier covered her mouth and chuckled.
The charming and low voice came, making Wu Sima's bones melt.
He looked straight at Hu Meier and said:
"Then ask the fairy to cast a spell."
"Master Wu, please watch carefully."
Hu Meier said.
After saying that, I saw her reciting a spell in her mouth, looking at the void with her lotus-like jade hands, and immediately two white clouds fell down, turning into two big tigers with dazzling eyes and mottled eyes.
These two eye-catching giant tigers with mottled eyes are about one foot long, with fur like brocade robes, tails like iron whips, and sharp teeth.
When Wu Heng saw these two big mottled tigers, his face changed slightly in fear.
Fortunately, I had seen Hu Xianzi's methods before, so I was not frightened to the point where I suddenly stood up and became restless.
But when the servants in the courtyard saw these two big tigers, their faces turned pale for no reason and their bodies trembled.
How could such a ferocious insect still be alive if it was swung with one claw?
Not long after, Fairy Hu fiddled with her sleeves and let out a blast of wind.
Afterwards, the two big mottled tigers started fighting in the courtyard.
I saw that these two big mottled tigers first jumped at each other, slapping with their claws, then tilted their bodies, flipped over, and fought in one place, leaving the courtyard in a mess, and the ground was covered in different shades of dirt.
Pothole.
Na Wu Heng looked on happily, clapped his hands and applauded, praising.
"Fairy Hu, this is a really good spell, it's an eye-opener for me!"
"Master Wu, Xiaoxian's magic is not as good as grandma's, but her magic is very advanced."
Hu Meier's slender eyebrows have ripples of autumn in her eyes, and she says charmingly.
"Xiangu's ability is indeed extraordinary. Last time I had to say goodbye in a hurry, I don't know when I will see you again?"
Wu Heng had seen the fairy lady Hu Xianzi mentioned before. Thinking of her abilities, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion and said with a look of hope.
"Grandma has been busy with the Fox Temple recently and can't get away."
"If Mr. Wu wants to see her, he has to wait until the Fox Temple is completed."
Hu Meier sighed and pretended to be regretful.
"Build a temple?"
"Why didn't I hear Fairy Gu talk about this? We have enough manpower and enough land?"
When Wu Heng heard this, he was stunned for a moment and asked hurriedly.
If Hu Xiangu wanted to build a temple, she would naturally have to express something.
Otherwise, it would be difficult to mention rare treasures to her in the future?
……
But he said.
It is a coincidence that Wu Sima, Hu Meier and the other three foxes know each other.
That day, after the three-headed demon foxes, Mrs. Hu, Hu Meier, and Hu Qi, stole the elixir book from Baiyun Cave, they hurriedly fled Yunmeng Mountain and first hid in a remote place in a poor country to practice their magic.
During this period, many people used the name of ghosts and gods to go around and cheat, and made a lot of money from the people.
After the spell was somewhat successful, Mrs. Hu and the three foxes felt that they had the power to protect themselves, so they boldly came to the city.
The bustling city was not as lively as the countryside, and the three foxes were quickly fascinated.
After eating, drinking and having fun everywhere, within a few days, all the money from cheating in the countryside was squandered.
In desperation, Sanhu had no choice but to perform on the street in order to make money.
Since the three foxes are all good at magic, and Hu Meier is so beautiful and coquettish, there are quite a few people who come to support her.
Therefore, this reputation quickly spread in Fucheng.
Once when Wu Heng went out and saw the enchanting Hu Mei'er on the street, he couldn't walk at all.
In order to get close to her, I directly invited Hu Meier's three foxes to her house and provided them with delicious food and drinks.
After seeing Sanhu's magical ability to control wind and rain, Wu Heng's mind gradually became more active.
He first begged Mrs. Hu to use the Midas touch to create some gold and silver, dotting it up and down.
This Wu Heng was a capital official before, but unfortunately he was sued and demoted from Chang'an because of his greed for money.
For this reason, he has always longed to go to Beijing again and vent his anger.
But how can it be so easy to enter Beijing?
In the first three or four years of college entrance examination, only if you are rated as a top-average candidate, you will be promoted.
As for getting an average or above rating, how difficult is it?
Not to mention anything else, Di Huaiying, the former chief minister of Dali Temple, settled nearly 20,000 cases a year, and even though no one complained of injustice, he only received a middle-to-upper grade!
Therefore, it would be extremely difficult for Wu Heng to rely on the imperial examinations to shine and enter Beijing.
As a last resort, Wu Heng could only take shortcuts.
The so-called shortcut is nothing more than currying favor with high-ranking officials and clinging to powerful people...
Among them, how can there be less gold and silver to clear the way?
In addition, Wu Heng also deliberately asked Sanhu to create a locust plague, and he was responsible for solving the problem in order to gain some political achievements and put money on his face.
Back and forth.
Wu Heng and Wu Sima not only won the favor of the people of Qizhou, but also won the praise of many colleagues in the officialdom of Qizhou.
Now, as long as we do enough things in Beijing, there is great hope to avenge our past humiliation and return to Beijing to report on our work.
But Wu Heng also knew in his heart that the gold and silver alone could no longer impress the nobles.
You have to find rare treasures!
Therefore, Wu Heng thought that Hu Xiangu should come to his house as soon as possible.
However, Mrs. Hu is very busy now.
She was awarded the title of leader of the Fox Club in Qizhou by Tianhu Yuan, and she also won the respect of Tianhu Yuan Kang Jijiu. Her future is bright.
For this reason, Mrs. Hu only cares about pleasing Kang Jijiu, so why does she care about Wu Heng?
If it weren't for the recent plan to build a fox temple in Fengxiang Mansion, Wu Sima would have had strong support.
I'm afraid he won't let Hu Meier Sima Mansion play with him.
"The people are okay, mainly because the land is not easy to manage."
"Grandma likes this alley in Dongmo and wants to build a fox temple there, but the people in the house don't agree."
What Hu Meier was waiting for was Wu Sima's words. Her fair little face sighed and said sadly.
"It's strange, the fairy lady is a guest of my palace. Who doesn't know about this in Fengxiang mansion?"
Wu Heng frowned slightly.
The next moment, he seemed to have guessed someone, and his face darkened:
"But Governor Zhou doesn't want to?"
Wu Heng knew most of these Qizhou officials.
On weekdays, no matter whether you ask for it or not, there are always a lot of courtesy.
Only the Zhou governor of Qizhou has always regarded himself as honest, neither greedy nor taking, and upright and upright.
More importantly, he also has close contacts with the Qingliu people in Chang'an.
It gave Wu Sima a headache.
After hearing this, Hu Meier turned her eyes like willow leaves and did not fan the flames. She just whispered:
"Sir Wu, this week's governor is a good official. There are relics of the previous dynasty in the alley in Dongmo. If they are demolished by force, it will definitely cause public resentment. Mr. Wu, it's better not to come forward?"
But when Wu Heng heard this, he immediately waved his hand and said:
"It is true that there are relics of the previous dynasty in Dongmo Alley, but it is almost a hundred years ago. Due to the long disrepair, there are more than one dangerous building. If it collapses, it will be very bad for pedestrians."
"In my opinion, it is better to demolish it. Hu Xiangu is so popular among the people in Fengxiang Mansion. The people should be happy to know that it was demolished to build a fox temple. How can they not be angry?"
"In this case, will we trouble Mr. Wu again?"
Hu Meier pretended to be deeply moved and said clearly.
"No trouble, it's my honor to serve the fairy."
Seeing her look like that, Wu Heng was very happy.
He knew that if he accomplished this, Hu Xiangu would look at him in a new light.
"Then thank you so much, Mr. Wu. Xiaoxian will definitely tell grandma when he comes back."
Seeing Wu Sima being so virtuous, Hu Meier smiled sweetly at him, looking so charming and charming indescribably.
"Thank you for your help, Fairy."
With such a beauty at his side, Wu Sima's heart skipped a beat.
……
This day.
On the long street of Fengxiang Mansion in Qizhou, a young Taoist priest suddenly walked up.
The young Taoist priest wore a blue scarf and a bun. He had clear eyebrows, a clear face, and a slender figure. He was none other than Han Xiangzi who had descended from Yunmeng Mountain.
Since Han Xiangzi said goodbye to his ancestors Wang Ao and Wang Chan, he has been heading all the way to Qizhou.
Ancestor Wang Ao once said that these three foxes are currently flying in Fengxiang, the capital of Qizhou, and are very close to Sima Qizhou.
This Qizhou Sima is an official of the sixth grade.
In a state, except for officials such as governors and governors, he can definitely be regarded as a high-ranking official.
Along the way, Han Xiangzi also found out that the Sima of Qizhou was named Wu Heng.
When it comes to Wu Sima, people praise him highly.
He said that he had solved the locust plague in Qizhou a few days ago, and also found a fairy to pray for rain, ensuring smooth weather in several dry places.
Anyway...
According to what the people say, this Wu Sima is an official and brings blessings to everyone.
But Han Xiangzi doesn’t see it that way.
Qizhou is located in the capital region and is not as hot and humid as the Huainan area. Moreover, it is just after late spring and not yet the summer solstice. How could this locust plague come so quickly?
Most likely it has something to do with the three demon foxes.
After entering Fengxiang Mansion, Han Xiangzi did not immediately look for the whereabouts of Sanhu.
Instead, he went to the City God's Temple first and paid homage to the City God here.
This City God's Temple is full of incense and has a tall gate.
There is a front hall, a main hall, a back hall, two side chambers, a ceremonial gate, a middle gate, etc.
When Han Xiangzi came to the temple, he saw a temple priest who was wiping the statue of the god. He joked and joked with the devotees from time to time. When someone put money into the blessing box, he would also say "Wan'an", which seemed to be a very competent person.
Han Xiangzi walked around in the Chenghuang Temple.
If you want to see the city god here, you still have to use the old method of offering incense first.
However, Han Xiangzi would not smash the earth to make incense like he did last time when he asked to see the mountain god.
Before leaving, ancestor Wang Ao taught him a magic spell.
Chapter completed!