Chapter 147 The Old Monarch's View on Qixia Mountain
When Yang Xuan came out of the palace, his back was soaked with cold sweat.
His Majesty the Emperor usually seems not to hum or laugh, but if he is serious, Yang Xuan will be unable to eat and walk around.
From then on, an idea came into his mind: life must be in his own hands.
Think about Shen Wansan and Hu Xueyan in history.
An extremely wealthy country and a red-top businessman, neither of them ended up well.
When your power develops to a large enough level, but you do not have the corresponding force to protect you, you will inevitably be coveted by others, and the consequences of coveting will be to kill people and seize treasures.
But in this prosperous dynasty, wanting to have your own armed forces was tantamount to rebellion.
Even though His Majesty the Emperor trusts him so much now, once he dies, who knows which prince will inherit the throne?
What if the prince who inherits the throne just doesn't like me?
What if the new emperor is just greedy for his own shares?
That's not just a matter of imperial edict.
Yang Xuan was glad that he woke up early. Firstly, his little money was not enough to make others jealous, and secondly, His Majesty the Emperor still trusted him.
However, it is better to plan ahead for this kind of thing and make preparations first.
But how to build your own armed force? After thinking about it, there is only one reasonable and legal way, the escort agency.
However, the business scope of the Escort Bureau is a bit narrow, and the Great Sheng Dynasty is considered peaceful and the people are safe, especially around Yingtian Mansion. How can anyone be so blind as to come and become a bandit near Kyoto?
So he planned to set up a security company.
There was an escort agency in the Dasheng Dynasty, and generally those who were doing business would hire the escorts and handlers from the escort agency.
Of course, wealthy merchants will hire their own executioners. First, they are reliable, and second, they are cheap.
It's like a nursing home for a wealthy family.
Then Yang Xuan's security company can cover these two businesses.
Escorts and nursing homes.
In addition, there are personal bodyguards.
As for the more advanced mercenary business, let’s talk about it later.
You have to be careful with this thing, don't get yourself in accidentally.
But if you want to set up a security company, you first need someone, someone with strong martial arts skills.
The eldest brother Yang Xiao is very skilled in martial arts, but Yang Xuan feels that it is more reliable to have one of his own in the court.
Simply, Yang Xuan discussed this topic with his eldest brother during dinner.
Of course he wouldn't say anything about taking precautions, he just said that he was planning to set up an escort agency and asked his elder brother if he had anyone he could recommend who was skilled and reliable.
Yang Xiao frowned and thought for a long time: "My senior brothers were pretty good at that time. As for whether they are reliable or not, it's hard to say. There is one senior brother who is definitely reliable, but I don't know if he is still on the mountain."
He has been away from the mountain for so many years. Not only has he started a family, but his daughter is now six years old. I am afraid that the Taoist temple back then has already changed.
Yang Xuan is very thirsty for talents at this moment, even if he can find just one person: "Brother, pick a day, ask for leave from me, and let's go to Qixia Mountain."
Yang Xiao nodded subconsciously. At this time, he was already lost in memories. He looked far away, as if he saw the scene of studying in the mountains at that time.
Because of his high talent and honest person, both his master and his senior brother liked him very much. His senior brother took good care of him, and his master taught him everything he could.
I have been going down the mountain for so many years. I was forced by life. Firstly, I had no time, and secondly, I had no face. I couldn't go back to the mountain to see my master empty-handed. It would not be nice for many fellow apprentices to see me in such a desolate state.
But things are different now. Ever since my younger brother became enlightened, life at home has improved, and his position has also improved. He has been appointed to the Yulin Guards, and he has been awarded the title of General Wu Yi, which can definitely be regarded as a success.
It's time to go up the mountain to see Master.
The next day, Yang Xiao asked for leave from his boss. He was a popular person in front of His Royal Highness Prince Chun, and his boss was only a member of a thousand households, so naturally he was not unreasonable.
Then Yang Xiao went to Shengfa Department Store to purchase some daily necessities, such as rice, flour, grains and oils.
Looking at his elder brother's purchase, Yang Xuan shook his head, directly called two four-wheeled carriages, loaded the two full carts, and set off the next day.
Qixia Mountain is located northeast of Yingtian Mansion, about less than two hundred miles away. We set out early in the morning and it was already dark when we arrived.
Laojun's view.
Not long after going up the mountain, Yang Xuan saw a courtyard in the distance, with these three words written on the plaque.
This Taoist temple is quite big, but it doesn't look like it has much incense.
It wasn't even dark yet and the courtyard door was already closed.
Yang Xiao stepped forward and called the door. After a while, a little Taoist boy came out from the corner door next to him.
When the little Taoist boy saw the two Yang Xuan brothers dressed like rich people, his eyes lit up and he raised his palms to salute: "Immeasurable Heavenly Lord, I have seen these two distinguished guests."
Yang Xiao didn't know this little Taoist boy, so he simply asked: "Is Taoist Zhang here?"
The little Taoist boy asked: "I wonder who your distinguished guest is...?"
"I am Yang Xiao, and Taoist Zhang is my master."
When the little Taoist heard this, he immediately became excited: "Are you Yang Xiao? Are you Yang Xiao?"
Just when Yang Xiao was about to ask again, another voice came from the door: "Jun Bao, what are you making noise outside? Who called the door just now?"
Following the sound, a middle-aged Taoist in his thirties came out. When he saw Yang Xuan and the others, they were all dressed in luxurious clothes. He was about to salute when he suddenly stopped.
"Yang Xiao? Are you Yang Xiao?"
Yang Xuan was speechless. Why did everyone always say this when he saw his eldest brother?
But Yang Xiao immediately stepped forward and hugged the middle-aged Taoist: "Elder brother, it's me, it's me."
The two hugged each other for an instant, but soon separated. The middle-aged Taoist punched Yang Xiao on the shoulder and said: "You kid, you haven't come to see me and Master for so many years. It seems that now...
Are you doing well?"
Yang Xiao just giggled: "Where is Master? How is Master?"
"Master is fine. Come on, let me take you to see Master."
The two brothers held hands and entered the Taoist temple, leaving Yang Xuan outside.
But the little Taoist boy looked at Yang Xuan: "Brother, do you want to drive these two carriages in?"
Yang Xuan raised his eyebrows. He was a distinguished guest a moment ago, but now he has become a little brother?
"This is a gift to Guiguan. Master, please make arrangements."
When he heard that it was a gift, the little Taoist smiled happily, quickly opened the door, and led the guys who drove the cart in.
As soon as Yang Xuan walked into the courtyard, he saw Yang Xiao and his senior brother coming back again.
A group of Taoist disciples in the main hall were doing evening classes. The drums, chimes, bells, cymbals, bells and other things in the main hall kept ringing, accompanied by the sound of reciting lessons, it was very lively.
Yang Xiao explained: "Master is hosting evening classes, let's wait for a while."
Yang Xuan naturally had nothing to say, but the little Taoist priest ran to the elder brother and whispered something in his ear. The elder brother suddenly opened his eyes wide, pointed to the carriage heading to the backyard and said: "Junior brother, are you going to do this now?"
It would be too expensive.”
Yang Xiao pointed at Yang Xuan: "This is my brother. He bought everything. Don't worry, he is not short of money."
When he heard that he was Yang Xiao's biological brother, the elder brother quickly greeted him and then led the two of them to the side room of the side hall.
After sitting for a while, the sound of reciting lessons in the hall finally stopped.
Yang Xiao stood up, walked towards the door, and looked eagerly in the direction of the main hall.