Three days later, on July 18th, the 13th year of Jiading, on the Xiaobeimen Pier in Xiangyang, looking at the busy ferry on the Han River, Qiu Zhiqing sighed: "I really never forget to do business!"

Meng Gong rarely satirized Qiu Zhiqing this time, but echoed: "Yes, this is true even in the army. If this continues, the combat effectiveness will be worrying!"

Qiu Zhiqing wanted to ask him, don't you think that the Song Army's combat power is already very worrying at this time? But after thinking about it, let it go, it is a bit unethical to stab him when he is about to leave.

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The two of them looked at the Han River and were speechless for a moment. After a while, Meng Gong took out a small bag from his arms and handed it to Qiu Zhiqing: "This is the medical fee that Zhao Shuai gave you. Thank you for your help!"

Speaking of this, Meng Gong paused and said: "Although you can't help me much!"

Qiu Zhiqing took the small bag and shook it. He felt that it felt good in the hand. He didn't take a closer look. As he put it in his arms, he replied: "I'm afraid you added the last sentence yourself, right? But you are really good at it. How dare you ask?"

The prefect wants medical fees!"

Having said this, he took out the small bag again and continued: "As promised, two to one will be added to five, so we can't count it out!"

Meng Gong pressed his hand with his hand: "We have joined forces to fight against the enemy many times. In the army, we are brothers of life and death! And this is what Marshal Zhao asked me to hand over to you, not what I asked for. If you really want to break up,

I heard that there are two very famous restaurants in Lin'an, one is

It's called Yongjin Tower, also known as Fengle Tower. There are more than 200 signature dishes, more than 50 kinds of fine wines, and more than 300 private rooms! When you get to Lin'an, try it for me. If

If you have a chance, come back and let me know, and I can offset half of the consultation fee, how about that?"

Qiu Zhiqing was dumbfounded when he heard this. He was a man of culture, but he could tell the world... But Qiu Zhiqing didn't believe it. There were more than 300 private rooms, more than 200 signature dishes, and more than 50 kinds of fine wines? Who are you kidding?

Forget it, wait until we get to Lin'an! Tell him when you get back. Don't spread rumors if you don't believe them!

He shook the money bag in his hand and put it back: "Well, since you sincerely don't want it, then I will shamelessly keep it for myself!"

Ignoring Meng Gong's eyes, Qiu Zhiqing continued to complain: "You said that little old man paid the consultation fee secretly, how about just paying it to me when he went out?"

But Meng Gong sighed and said: "With a status like Marshal Zhao, it is really inappropriate to have too much involvement with you and other people in the world, not to mention that you are from the first sect in the North." He hesitated to speak.

He stopped, and finally asked: "Are you Quanzhen really the number one sect?"

"It seems, don't you know?" Faced with Qiu Zhiqing's rhetorical question, Meng Gong was speechless and couldn't help but think of what Marshal Zhao said to him before leaving.

"This Quanzhen is the first gate in the North. It has a complicated relationship with the Kingdom of Jin. It is said that there are princes from the Jin Kingdom who worship under the Quanzhen sect. It is said that many years ago in our dynasty, a minister of the Ministry of War was attacked and killed by a Quanzhen Taoist priest. Pu

Jade should draw a clear line with him as soon as possible.

Wonderful. Nowadays, the imperial court is in a treacherous situation. One mistake will lead to an abyss. I already know your Majesty’s intention. However, at this critical moment, it is better to stay still than to move. Defending the territory is the first priority. Whether it is war or peace, since

There is a court where all the princes make decisions..."

Meng Gong originally wanted to ask if it was true, as Zhao Shuai said, that Quanzhen had a close relationship with the Kingdom of Jin. However, after thinking about it, he decided not to ask. If Quanzhen had a close relationship with the Kingdom of Jin, what does it have to do with him? The world is far away.

, maybe after we say goodbye this time, we will never see each other again, so why bother to increase the suspicion?

Thinking of this section, Meng Gong laughed and said: "I haven't heard of it before, so I thought it was a wild temple in the countryside. But now I heard that it is the first gate in the North. I'm disrespectful!"

Qiu Zhiqing didn't notice the difference and said with a smile: "It's easy to talk about. If you have anything to do in the future, you can come to me at the Zhongnan Mountain Chongyang Palace. I don't know how to do divination or fortune-telling, but I do know a little bit about astrological medicine."

Seeing the boatman's real wave, Qiu Zhiqing did not dare to stay any longer. He said goodbye to Meng Gong and then boarded the boat and hurried to the boat...

At this time, on the other side of the pier, a group of people were preparing to board the boat. The middle-aged man with a Chinese character in the lead saw at a glance the little Taoist priest who almost ruined his good deeds on the night of the Ghost Festival, and ordered: "Go and find out who the little Taoist priest is."

Where to go!”

Seeing that his subordinates were ordered to leave, he took the people on the boat. Soon, his subordinates came to report that the little Taoist priest had boarded the Cao family's merchant ship. The subordinates also asked thoughtfully: "Gang leader, do you want it?"

Then, he made a scratching motion on his neck!

After thinking for a moment, the middle-aged man with a Chinese-style face still shook his head: "Since we have boarded the Cao family's merchant ship, let's forget about it this time. Business is important and it is not appropriate to cause trouble at this time! Spare his life for the time being!"

On the other side, Qiu Zhiqing, who didn't know that his life had been spared, was asking the boatman to give him acupoints, massage, and treat rheumatism! At the same time, he was prescribing medicine for him.

A quarter of an hour later, I looked at my new residence and felt very satisfied. I finally no longer had to squeeze in the cargo hold, and I also saved 300 yuan in travel expenses! It seems that having good medical skills is very beneficial!

On the Han River, ships came and went. The boatmen took a lot of effort to get out of the ferry and began to go down the river. There were ten large ships in the fleet this time. They were all from the same company. They said they were transporting goods to Xiangyang.

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Of course, Qiu Zhiqing had no way of knowing what he was transporting, and he didn't bother to ask! Naturally, it was impossible to return from Xiangyang this time with an empty ship. One-third of the cabins on the ship were filled with various medicinal materials.

When Qiu Zhiqing followed the boatman down to get the medicine, he was a little surprised. A large amount of medicinal materials were packed in sacks, and the other party was in a cabin...

This trip will also stop in Jiangzhou. It is said that the boss wants to buy a batch of porcelain to sell to the Western Yi. From Xiangyang to Jiangzhou, there is a waterway of more than a thousand miles, and it takes more than ten days to arrive along the river.

The two-day stay was not enough for Qiu Zhiqing to visit Lushan Mountain, so he had to stay on the boat and wait for the boatman to load the goods before setting off!

Qiu Zhiqing, who had never been to Lushan Mountain in his previous life, could not help but feel a little regretful. He made up his mind that after this incident was over, he would take some time to visit the great rivers and mountains of China!

Another two days later, the sails were set. The fleet sailed down the Yangtze River for about a thousand miles and arrived at Zhenjiang. The southern section of the canal from Zhenjiang to Lin'an was 400 miles away. Qiu Zhiqing couldn't bear it anymore, so he transferred to the so-called fast ship, which made it easier!

On August 15th, the 13th year of Jiading, at noon, Qiu Zhiqing's speedboat entered Lin'an City from the Yuhang Water Gate in the north of Lin'an City. The design of the water gate was very unique, with a barbican design, and you could go directly up to the city wall inside.

Two teams of officers and soldiers are responsible for collecting the city gate tax. There is a structure similar to a thousand-pound gate outside the water gate. It looks like an iron fence. The city wall is covered with ivy, which makes it look full of life.

It's just that the soldiers collecting taxes were a bit off. Qiu Zhiqing felt that, how should I put it, even the soldiers under Yu Dutou he met in Fancheng were not as good, let alone compared to the soldiers he met in Xihe Fort.

Those two teams of Mongolian cavalry!

It is simply incomparable, both in terms of energy and physical condition. It is no wonder that once Xiangyang was destroyed, the Southern Song Dynasty only lasted for three years, and half of the country was lost. It is sad and lamentable...

As soon as he landed on the beach, Qiu Zhiqing almost thought that he had traveled back to the pedestrian street of later generations, with shops on both sides, overturned signs and people coming and going.

Not to mention what I have seen in Guanzhong before, even Xiangyang, even Jiujiang, Zhenjiang, etc. are not as prosperous as Lin'an! This reminds Qiu Zhiqing of Liu Yong's song: Looking at the tide of the sea, the shape of the southeast

The southeast is the most beautiful city, the three Wu cities, and Qiantang has been prosperous since ancient times.

Smoked willows paint bridges, wind curtains and green curtains, and there are hundreds of thousands of homes.

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This is the scene of Lin'an a hundred years ago. With the management of the Southern Song Dynasty, one can imagine the prosperity!

But what's a little distressing is that Qiu Zhiqing can't understand the tone here, and I don't know if it's because there are so few Taoist priests here, but there are always people pointing at me, is it true, is there something wrong with my face?

Maybe my dressing up is too strange, but aren't my master and several uncles all dressed like this?

Qiu Zhiqing didn't immediately go to the Taoist temple to place an order because he couldn't figure it out, because if he went to place an order, his inheritance would be clearly recorded, which would be detrimental to his actions at night.

It's depressing to say that my master asked me to deliver the letter, but it was delivered to the Imperial City. This is not the future. If you make it clear to the security guards, front desk, etc., they will help you call someone.

Imperial City Palace Officer, go and tell the palace guard: "I have a letter that I want to personally deliver to the palace chamber. Would you be accommodating to me?" I think they will be happy to capture you, a person with evil intentions, and take it away.

Ask for reward!

Today is August 15th, the Mid-Autumn Festival. I am rushing to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Lin'an and experience the prosperous Mid-Autumn Festival in Lin'an during the Southern Song Dynasty. However, unfortunately, the prince of the Song Dynasty just died of illness this month!

Sitting on a stone not far from the Dali Temple in Qiantang Gate, the Dali Temple opposite is the place where Yue Wumu died unjustly. Listening to the discussions of the people who were resting together...

"Have you heard? The prince of our official family has died again. This is the eighth one. Oops~"

"Who says it's not the case? Ever since this official family moved to Lin'an, it has been difficult for even the prince to support him. Some people said before that it was because he unjustly killed Prince Yue and was punished by God..."

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Chapter completed!