The lakes and mountains are beautiful, and the water is shining.
Jiang Feng was wearing a gray coarse cloth jacket and carrying a slanted shoulder bag. He was sitting on the bow of the boat blowing in the wind. A group of foraging gray-white wild ducks quacked and flew past. In the distance, the mountains were covered with red leaves and the forests were dyed. It was like an autumn scene.
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"The guest is not from here." The boatman is an old man. His skinny body supports the bamboo pole, but he has a lot of strength. His crimson chest is exposed. At first glance, he looks like a man who often works by the water.
"Why do you see it?" Jiang Feng became interested.
"The locals have seen a lot of this 'East Lake'. Who can see everything as fresh as you do, but you are probably not a literati."
"Oh why?"
"The literati have already started to write impromptu poems at this time, and maybe they have started to think about the words now. But looking at you, you must have been an official. Did you make a mistake and be impeached by the 'Mirror Division'? Let me tell you.
, serving as an official will bring benefits to one party, although it is normal for life to have ups and downs..." He started talking and began to pour out the philosophy of life that he recognized.
"..." Jiang Feng laughed a few times to relieve his embarrassment. He originally came to "Donghu County" privately incognito to observe the people's sentiments, pretending to be a passerby, but he didn't expect to be seen through so easily.
"You know all this. The old man is very insightful."
"Where, where, I didn't understand it originally, but now my third grandson is in school and reads the 'Nine Mysterious Taoist Scriptures' and the 'Enwei Lu' to me every day. Aren't I just learning now and selling it now?"
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"Jiu Xuan Dao Jing" is an enlightenment textbook suitable for ordinary people compiled by Jiang Fengling's "Meng Jiaoshi". There are nine volumes in total. It tells the basic common sense that ordinary people should know and the introduction to Taoism; "Enwei Lu" is specially used for brainwashing and training.
Mortal people are loyal to the sect and are determined to contribute to the sect. Both are for the purpose of opening up the people's wisdom and better selecting talents. Hearing the old man talk about this, he felt quite proud.
"How about it? How much does it cost for a child to go to school?"
"It's a lot, why not a lot," the old man said, "I have ten acres of water by the East Lake, and I raise East Lake whitebait and clear water snails. After a year of hard work, I only earn five spiritual stones, and I only earn one after a year of going to school.
A spiritual stone, do you think it is expensive? In the past, if I only relied on fishing, I would only get half a spiritual stone a year, and I would not be able to afford food, rice, oil and salt, and I could not afford to go to school."
Jiang Feng's original thoughts finally settled down. He thought that he would have to spend all his money to go to school. One-fifth of his income can support a scholar, which is quite good. Ten acres of water surface, five coins per year.
, in the entire Donghu County, there are a total of 50,000 acres of new water surface around it. Although not all of it can be used for breeding, the overall income is considerable, and the income of various industries and the total amount of commercial taxes paid in each link are not a small number.
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The sky-high-priced spirit stones needed to participate in the "Three Five Ones" Zhengqi Alliance Token Conference might be partially covered by commercial taxes. Seeing the changes here with his own eyes, he couldn't help laughing when he thought of the large number of spirit stones he was about to acquire.
Come.
"Hey, sir," the old man hurriedly threw his pennies, came over and held Jiang Feng's shoulders, shaking him vigorously, "what's wrong with you? It's said that there is a strong wind on the lake, and you are not allowed to sit on the bow, right?
Did something go wrong?"
The old man's appearance gradually blurred, and gradually turned into a familiar face, with sparse stubble, white complexion, and kind eyes, but it was Wang Xiandao.
"Master, you have forgotten those three agreements. You cannot take the income from the sect's treasury!"
Jiang Feng was suddenly startled and trembled all over. He opened his eyes and saw the dark curtains around him. It turned out that what he had experienced just now was actually a dream.
In front of the carved pine bed, two young girls who were breathing evenly and sleeping soundly were lying on their stomachs. They were the "ordinary boys" sent by the Ding family and the Zheng family as ordered. Recently, they had to stop them every day when they were "ordered to sleep with them".
It's also an embarrassing thing.
What a nonsense!
Jiang Feng sighed and gently rubbed his temples with his thumbs to relieve his mood that had fluctuated due to the dream. It seemed that he had been thinking too much in the past few days. It was almost midnight and it was time to prepare for today's sect meeting.
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Wind and Rain Pavilion.
Good weather as always.
Law enforcement elder Wang Xiandao came to Fengyu Pavilion early. He had not slept all night, his eyes were bloodshot, and his sparse beard had grown a few more strands. It was so hard that it pricked his hand when he rubbed it, and he often had the urge to pull it out.
He was not the first one. The "Glass Lingwan Steamer" on the hand of Zhao Wenjun, the elder who taught the technique, was steaming hot, and the refreshing fragrance of tea filled the air. This guy seemed to have been here for a long time.
"This steamed bowl of yours is pretty good. It's still green. I'm so excited." Wang Xiandao sat down comfortably and casually talked about the weather. However, he was also quite surprised. Zhao Wenjun has always been very frugal. This green cup is of good quality.
The "Glaze Spirit Bowl Steaming" tea-making kit costs ten first-level spiritual stones, and each time you make tea, it consumes one first-level fire-based spiritual stone. It can be regarded as a very luxurious portable toy. How could he be interested today?
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"Mr. Wang, would you like a cup?" The Lingwan Steaming Set comes with six exquisitely shaped small cups. Zhao Wenjun looked at Wang Xiandao with inquiring eyes, but his hand was a little slow and did not take the cup.
"No, I see, Wenjun, are you happy?"
"Oh, it's nothing, it's nothing, it's just a trivial matter." Zhao Wenjun said it was nothing, but the joy on his face rushed to his brows, "My daughter Liangdi awakened to the Dharma sign of her life the day before yesterday. Madam, thinking of my hard work, specially approved this tea set.
Speaking of which, I am really blessed because of my daughter."
"Congratulations, congratulations," Wang Xiandao said in his heart. "So that's the case. His Wang family has many disciples who have awakened their destiny. It's not easy for the Zhao family to bloom. "I don't know what the Dharma is like?"
"The Spirit-casting Double Flying Sword is not very good." Zhao Wenjun tried his best to show a regretful expression, but unfortunately his skill was not enough, so he quickly laughed a few times to cover up his embarrassment, "But we are content with what we have, and we can't expect too much."
Casting Spirit Double Flying Sword?
Wang Xiandao was really surprised at this moment. The "Spirit-casting Double Flying Sword" obviously belonged to the combat type. Among the younger generation of the Wang family, only Wang Youzhi's magic form was the "Wingless Flying Tiger" and he was quite talented in fighting. Only one of the Zhao family's disciples was awakened.
It’s this kind of Dharma appearance, what kind of shitty luck did you have?
Just as he was about to ask for details, Zheng Luda came in swaggeringly. It was already the autumn season. He actually held a white paper fan in his hand, nodded casually to Wang Xiandao, and sat down without hesitation.
"Wenjun is happy, congratulations."
"Where is it?" Zhao Wenjun actually took the initiative to pour a cup of tea for Zheng Luda.
When did the two of them become so close, and how did Zheng Luda know about Zhao Liangdi's awakening? Wang Xiandao was full of doubts. Fortunately, there was no "Youth Council" here today, and he could completely be his "original self".
So I just pretended it didn't happen and continued stroking my mustache to relax.
Wu Quanzhong, the elder of foreign affairs, arrived late and was wearing a brand-new sheepskin coat. He was well-known in the Qianshan Sect for being afraid of the cold. Although it was early autumn, there was only a slight chill. As a monk, his body was cold-resistant "purple copper".
Grass", I have to say, this is very rare.
"We're all here," Wu Quanzhong rubbed his hands, "It's a bit cold today. Wang Yi, go and close the windows." Before he finished speaking, he took out three beautifully wrapped small gifts from the storage bag.
"Wood type Xuanhuo painted palace lanterns," he introduced while distributing them one by one. "The day before yesterday, Elder Wei from Haimen came over and gave a small gift, one for each person. Put a wood type spiritual stone in this lantern and it will be reflected on the wall.
It produces exquisite murals and the effect is quite good.”
"Not bad," Zhao Wenjun picked up one and looked at it carefully, "This is a good gift. I can give it to my Liang Di later."
"Liangdi is a nice girl. I didn't expect that, Wenjun, you are really a blessed person. Why don't you think about it and promise me Tianyi?" Wu Quanzhong leaned forward and said seemingly seriously.
"Yes, you want to deceive my Liangdi away with just a palace lantern. Don't even think about it. Besides, didn't the head of the family give the order? You can only marry when you are eighteen years old." Zhao Wenjun joked and used the head of the house as a shield. Zhao Liangdi was on his mind now.
Meat, even without the ban from the head of the family, he would not have planned to marry Liang Di so soon.
"Hahaha," the two of them, together with Zheng Luda, laughed. For a moment, Wang Xiandao felt that he seemed to be ignored by everyone.
What's going on? He was the only one who didn't know about Zhao Liangdi's awakening of his natal Dharma. They all knew it early on? Was Zhao Wenjun trying to show off or had some hidden agenda? Elder Wei of Fuhai Clan, isn't he the main family member of the Wei family?
Why was I kept in the dark about his arrival? Could it be because I declined her request and he turned to Wu Quanzhong for help? As a foreign affairs elder, Wu Quanzhong is indeed more natural than me when it comes to contacting people from the Fu Hai Sect.
Much more. The question is what did they talk about? Did Granny Wei, who likes to put deals on the table, participate in it?
Many questions came to his mind in an instant. Wang Xiandao's eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was resting his mind, but his heart became extremely alert.
"By the way, Wenjun, look at this palace lantern, it is considered a low-grade and unqualified magic weapon. Is it possible for us to sell it for money?" Zheng Ruda's eyes were brighter than anyone else's when he thought of ways to make money.
"It's difficult, it's difficult." After getting the palace lantern, Zhao Wenjun also played with it immediately, and thought of this. Among the elders, he is the one who is most in need of money. Originally, it was okay that all his children were ordinary people, but now there is one more
As a monk, the cost was greater, so he was willing to pick up the skill of refining weapons that he had thrown away for many years. However, this skill required a lot of money, so it was difficult to acquire it for a while. He smacked his lips, swallowed a mouthful of bubbles, and
Long strong tea.
"Our Qianshan Sect lacks talents in this field, has a very weak foundation, and most importantly, lacks money."
"Where is the lack of money?"
Brisk footsteps sounded outside the door. It was Jiang Feng who had arrived. He walked into the hall and sat on the mammoth leather seat that symbolized power. He adjusted his position and revealed for the first time the aura of fifth-level Xuan level cultivation, along with his more familiar appearance.
The "invisible sword energy" swept towards everyone.