Cui Ming suddenly appeared in front of the alchemy room and introduced himself, which really surprised Wu Sheng.
He looked at the person in front of him again. He looked polite, with a generous and unassuming smile, and his manners were gentle and elegant. His clothes were simple, but the corners of his sleeves were inlaid with gold threads, and foxes were faintly visible on the lining of his collar.
Mao can be said to be low-key and luxurious, making people feel embarrassed to pursue his crime of "trespassing into the inner house" no matter what, but it makes him feel more prosperous.
Although I have never met Cui Ming in person, there is no need to verify it. With his demeanor, it would be difficult for others to impersonate him.
Wu Sheng couldn't help but look out into the courtyard. Master Dongsun was still sitting in the clinic. How could he remind him to leave? He immediately stretched out his hand and invited: "It's a great honor for Ambassador Cui to come to my humble residence. Please come in."
Inviting Cui Ming into his house, they sat across from each other. Wu Sheng boiled water to make tea and served hot soup. Cui Ming took a sip and said: "Cui came to the city and came in the name of Master Alchemy. He didn't inform the post before
, it’s really abrupt.”
Wu Sheng said humbly: "It's just a small, remote country with a little reputation. Ambassador Cui laughed at it."
Cui Mingdao: "Master Shen Alchemy was too modest. During the alliance, he overpowered the alchemy masters from other countries and brought the Dragon and Tiger Golden Pill back to the world. When Cui heard about it, he was deeply moved."
Wu Sheng hurriedly said: "Lucky, lucky! Maybe it was the teacher's spiritual protection in heaven that allowed me to get the elixir. It's embarrassing to say that when the elixir was ready, I had exhausted all my energy and returned to Yongcheng. I had enough
I’ve been lying down for a month.”
Cui Ming nodded: "I heard that Alchemist Shen offered blood as a sacrifice for elixirs. He has the demeanor of a famous scholar and a master. Cui's admiration comes from the bottom of his heart. He also asked Master Shen to accept my worship!" After saying that, he prostrated himself on the ground.
Wu Sheng quickly left the table to avoid it: "How dare you!"
Next, Cui Ming began to talk about his relationship with Xianmen Zigao in Linzi, his admiration for Longhu Alchemy, and the achievements of alchemists from various countries today. He talked about everything and gave pointers to people.
He was really eloquent, and Wu Sheng listened with great interest, and learned a lot about the alchemists in the world. During the discussion, he even talked about the habits of some famous teachers, which really made Wu Sheng learn some strange knowledge.
Half an hour later, Cui Ming changed the subject and began to ask Wu Sheng about his future plans.
Wu Sheng said: "As an alchemy master, I just improve my cultivation and study the alchemy way. I continue to move forward on the road of cultivation and refine more and better spiritual elixirs."
Cui Ming nodded and said: "Master Shen Alchemy has lofty aspirations, and Mr. Cui greatly appreciates it. However, the country of Yong is small and weak, with a small land and poor people. If we are trapped here, it may not be conducive to the advancement of alchemy."
Wu Sheng frowned, thought for a moment, and asked, "I wonder what Ambassador Cui has to say?"
Cui Ming smiled and said, "I wonder if the alchemist ever knew Confucius?"
Wu Sheng immediately became more energetic: "I've heard about it. What's the news about Ambassador Cui?"
Cui Mingdao said: "The sage of Confucius is famous all over Linzi, and the Jixia Academy is also praised. I heard that when he was traveling around the Wei Kingdom, the Wei doctor Ziyu wanted to raise troops to attack Taishu Ji. He asked Confucius for advice, but Confucius did not
Willing to help, he packed up his car and drove away from Weiguo overnight. He said to his disciples, "The bird chooses the wood, but the wood cannot choose the bird!"
Wu Sheng immediately responded: "This is what is called a good bird choosing a tree to roost in, and a good minister choosing a master to serve!"
Cui Ming was stunned and said: "Master Shen's theory has won my heart. This is exactly what Cui means."
Wu Sheng urged with great interest: "Then what? Continue!"
Cui Ming paused, sorted out his words, and said: "Master Shen's master of alchemy is so profound that he is no more than a corporal in Yongguo. Everyone in the world feels sad when he hears this. I miss you, my junior brother Yun Ji, who is not good at alchemy.
Even though he is not pure in nature, he is worshiped as a guest minister by the Fish Kingdom and ranks among the lower officials. How does it compare to Master Shen? Cui does not feel sorry for it."
Wu Sheng immediately said: "I understand what Ambassador Cui means. Ambassador Cui wants me to switch to the Fish Kingdom? Is Ambassador Cui here to lobby for Mr. Yu?"
Cui Ming blinked, coughed a few times, drank two cups of tea, and said: "Alchemist Shen misunderstood, the Fish Country is no better than a small country, how could Cui persuade the alchemist to go to the Fish Country? Even if he went to the Fish Country
It’s just a small, remote country, so what’s the fun in being a doctor?”
Wu Sheng suddenly realized: "Didn't Ambassador Cui tell me earlier? After all these detours, Ambassador Cui wants me to surrender to Chu?"
Cui Ming nodded: "That's right."
Wu Sheng asked: "Can Chu give me a doctor?"
Cui Mingdao: "I can't do it now. But as Cui said just now, Yuguo is a remote and small country, so what can I do even if I become a doctor? If your junior brother Yunji is not in danger, isn't it? I'm afraid it's not as good as Bai Ding, a member of the great Chu country.
It’s safe to come! Even though he doesn’t want to be a doctor, my disciple has shown his intention to recruit me. As long as Master Shen Alchemy agrees, Cui will inform Master Shen to accept Master Shen as his corporal. He is no more handsome than this corporal of Mr. Yongguo’s disciple.
?In the future, after Zuo Tu is promoted, he will be recommended as a great official due to his merits, and the position of a high-ranking official will be within his reach!"
Wu Sheng pondered for a long time and stretched out three fingers in Cui Ming's expectant eyes: "I have three questions. I wonder if Ambassador Cui can answer them?"
Cui Ming perked up: "Please tell me."
Wu Sheng said: "I am an alchemist, and refining alchemy costs a lot. Without financial help, I cannot concentrate on refining alchemy. I wonder how much a month's salary Corporal Shen Zuo's disciples are paid? Oh, it is a salary. I don't understand the salary? It is a monthly payment for expenses.
!”
Cui Ming opened his mouth and couldn't answer. As a corporal, he mainly wanted to take shelter from his master's family. When big things happened, he would have someone to support him. Cui Ming and others didn't need to rely on Shen Douke for a living at all. Sometimes they even
We also need to support Shen Douke. Of course, there are some dead soldiers and counselors from poor families who rely on their masters for food, drink, and urination. They can also get rewards from their masters for their meritorious service, but as for monthly salary - there is no such thing.
!
Even if a salary is given, how much should be paid to an alchemist like Wu Sheng? Yun Ji never asked this before!
Seeing that he couldn't answer, Wu Sheng nodded and said: "Okay, let's not talk about salary for now. If I go to Yangzhou, can all the elixirs in Yangzhou be given to me to refine? For example, if I need it for the military,
Rewards from Yin of Yangzhou, offerings from the capital of Ying, etc."
Cui Ming thought for a long time and said: "Shen Zuotu can fight for the alchemist, but please understand the alchemy master. There are also Yangzhou right disciples and Yangzhou Yin. Yangzhou is not decided by Shen Zuotu."
Wu Sheng nodded again: "A sincere man! If Cui Shiruo agreed immediately, I didn't believe it. I have another question, if the first two conditions are not feasible, how much buyout fee is Shen Zuotu willing to pay me?"
"What is a buyout fee?"
"I worked for Prince Qingyu in Shangyong, contracted Maogong, and auctioned the elixirs. I gained a lot every year, which was enough to support my study of alchemy. I went to Yangzhou, where I was unfamiliar. Shen Zuotu did not give me a salary, so I could not do anything for him.
I undertake the large-scale refining of elixirs, so I have to make some compensation, right? This compensation for my loss from leaving Shangyong is the buyout fee, I wonder how much Shen Zuotu is willing to pay?"
After Cui Ming heard this, he felt confused for a while.
Thanks to Taoist Master Tianming, Xinxitang, 20190310, who never forgets his original intention and forges ahead, A.D. 1, yetuweiba for the reward, and many thanks to fellow Taoists for their monthly votes and recommended votes.