The distance from Lin'an to Longhu Mountain is about more than a thousand miles. It only takes four to five days at the normal speed of the palace's royal horses. The round trip only takes about ten days. Compared with the last trip to Dali, the time spent The time is much less.
On September 4th, I finished arranging the affairs in the court. This time I went out and asked the Queen Mother Xie Daoqing to go to the court to supervise the country for me. Because the time was not long, there were not many affairs to explain. And Xie Daoqing was already the third The second prisoner went to court, and he was already familiar with the road.
In the afternoon, after coming out of the martial arts training hall, Yuan Ji and I went to Shifeng Trading Company together.
"Sir, you are here."
"Well, Xiaosi. I'm going to the Red Cross to call Xiao Tian, Pu Shougeng and Fang Ling."
"Yes. The little one will go right away."
Regarding the business ideas and operation methods of soap, tooth powder and other items, I had detailed communication with Xiao Tian and Pu Shougeng. In line with the principle of making it available to the common people, just like MSG, I set a reasonable and slightly low retail price. Because the state-owned trading houses will also sell these items, I want Xiao Tian to reach a unified retail price with them. At the same time, I will hand over the export rights of these items and glass products to Quanzhou Pushi Trading Company. Of course, at the beginning, I will The smoke will be very heavy, allowing Pu Shougeng to set the external price very high. In Western countries at this time, soap and other items are considered luxuries.
After dinner at Shifeng, Wen Zhang, Zhang Quanyi and others prepared their belongings for tomorrow's trip. Fang Ling also had to go back to pack. Yuan Ji and I sent Fang Ling back to the Chengwei Escort Bureau. When approaching the Escort Bureau, Yuan Ji Ji looked more nervous than usual. He seemed to feel something. This kind of nervousness didn't come until we returned to the palace. Yuan Ji relaxed. Of course, I didn't know all this. With Yuan Ji here, I never thought there would be any safety. Every time I travel, I don’t know how many invisible guards surround me.
Imperial Study Room. After giving instructions on the memorial, I said, "Jiu'er, I will have to work hard on you and the queen again during my outing this time."
"Don't worry, officials. The Queen Mother and Jiu'er will do their best."
"Well, I can rest assured about this. Even I admire my mother's political ability very much."
After Quan Jiu finished processing the memorial that I reviewed, he said: "Guan Jia, Xiao Qi just said that I have something to report to you. Jiu'er saw that Guan Jia was reviewing the memorial, so she asked him to come back later."
"Really? Xiaoqi has something to do." I shouted with interest: "Xiaoqi, come in."
After Xiaoqi entered the room, he said: "The official family has new clues in the follow-up of the headless case. Jin Yiwei basically confirmed that the earliest source of the rumor came from a large restaurant outside Dongkangfang. The owner of the large restaurant is named Qian Liu. This Qian Liu is enthusiastic but likes to chew his tongue. Outsiders call him Long Mouth Liu. According to him, just a few days after the incident, a wandering monk once had dinner in his shop. That person The monk is not afraid of wine and meat, and is very eloquent. It happened to be raining heavily that night, and there were not many guests. Qian Liu started chatting with the monk one by one."
"Wandering monk." I immediately remembered the monk Tian Jing had mentioned.
"Yes." Xiao Qi continued. "The two of them talked about the recent events in Lin'an City. The monk claimed to know the secrets of heaven. He said that the word "Song" without the head is the carpenter's word "wood". For the Song Dynasty. This is not a good sign. People come and go in the official family and restaurants. Qian Liu is also a talkative person. It spread like this. After many twists and turns, it finally evolved into that rebellious phrase."
I asked: "Xiao Qi, did the monk tell me which temple in Lin'an he was staying at?"
"No," Xiao Qi said. "But according to Qian Liu, the monk's accent seems to come from Luzhou Prefecture on Huainan West Road. Moreover, Qian Liu also has another skill. He has a very strong memory. Even after a few Yue could still remember the appearance of the monk, so the little painter arranged for him to draw a picture of his head based on Qian Liu's description. He sent people to the Miao District to let Tian Jingtou identify him. At the same time, he also secretly sent people to the Miao District. Go to Luzhou Prefecture and Lin'an to investigate various temples. However, there is no progress yet."
"Okay. Xiao Qi, continue to investigate. Where is Ai Qing?"
"The official family. From the results of the interrogation, Ai Qing does not know much. This is the same as Mr. Song's conclusion. The younger one has sent people to his hometown to investigate. Wang Jun and others have never returned since they left. .So the Tongmenghui case is put on hold for now.”
"No matter how cunning the fox is, he will show his tail."
"Yes. Official. I understand."
On the morning of September 5th, the second year of Xianchun, Yuan Ji, Fang Ling, Zhang Quanyi, Wen Zhang, Tian Xiuyan and Shen Mo and I mounted the imperial horses and left Lin'an. We headed to Long, located in the northeast of Jiangxi Province. Tiger Mountain.
The other accompanying guards, Yuan Ji, have already been arranged, so I don't need to worry about it. Different from the previous two times, I brought my sidearms - the golden pistol made for me by Yun Bofei and three bullets.
Longhu Mountain is the ancestral home of the orthodox sect of Taoism. It is said that Zhang Daoling, the Taoist master during the Eastern Han Dynasty, made elixirs here. Therefore, it is regarded as the foundation mountain of Taoism. It is also the heart of Baili Longhu Mountain.
Because the elixir was completed and the dragon and tiger appeared, it was named Longhu Mountain.
While resting on the road, Wen Zhang told us about the history and legends about Longhu Mountain. It is said that after Zhang Daoling, the founder of the Longhu Sect, practiced Taoism and refined elixirs in Longhu Mountain, Longhu Mountain became famous all over the world. From the fourth generation of Heaven in the late Han Dynasty, Master Zhang Shengshi. The Celestial Masters of all dynasties lived here. They guarded Longhu Mountain to search for immortals and their magic. They sat in the Qing Palace to perform teachings and preaching. They lived in the Celestial Master's Mansion to cultivate their moral character. The contemporary Celestial Master Zhang Keda is the thirty-fifth generation successor. Wen Zhang's master, Zhang Keda's brother Daofa Master, is currently a San member of the Dragon and Tiger Sect.
According to the records of later generations, Tianshi Tao has been a hereditary Taoism for 63 generations. It has been maintained for more than 1,800 years in the Yi Dynasty. They have been worshiped and canonized by feudal dynasties of all dynasties. They have reached the first rank and have the most powerful ministers. They have formed the hereditary "South, Zhang, and North" in the history of Chinese culture. "Confucius (Confucius)" and two aristocratic families. When Taoism flourished in the Longhushan area, ten Taoist palaces, eighty-one Taoist temples, fifty Taoist temples, and ten Taoist nunneries were built successively. Its prosperity can be seen.
However, from the Han Dynasty to the present, most of the palaces and temples have been destroyed for two thousand years. Only the Tianshi Mansion has been preserved.
During the Song Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, the descendants of Zhang Daoling gradually received the attention of the imperial court. Taoism in Longhu Mountain flourished accordingly. During this period, in addition to the heavenly masters taught by successive generations, a large number of famous Taoist priests appeared in Longhu Mountain. The emperors of the Song Dynasty were very interested in them. Especially the two emperors Zhenzong and Huizong favored Zhang Tianshi. Even the fierce Mongols were very interested in Longhu Mountain. In 1259, Kublai Khan even sent people to Longhu Mountain. Ask Tianshi Zhang about major events in the world.
Passed down to later generations, Longhu Mountain no longer only refers to Longshan Hushan, but also formed a "Tao area" directly controlled by Zhang Tianshi, including many scenic spots and Taoist instructors along the Shangqing River with Longhu Mountain as the center. Guanfuyuan. Known as "Baili Longhu Mountain".
Several majestic horses took us straight south. This road was also the way to Dali last time. Maybe it was not far away and it was in the Song Dynasty. Or maybe it was the third time we traveled far away. Yuan Ji and others were not the same. I was as nervous as the first two times, but seemed quite relaxed. This way, I didn’t let my horse gallop. Plus, the air was fresh, so even I felt quite comfortable. When we encountered places of interest, we would also take a brief walk. Stay.
Three nights later, we arrived at Xinzhou Prefecture in Jiangxi Province. He Ming, the shopkeeper of Xinzhou Tongle Building, who had been notified, had already been waiting for us in front of the city gate. As soon as he saw our cavalry approaching, he welcomed us into the city. Le Lou.
That night, seven of us stayed in the backyard of Xinzhou Tongle Building.
After He Ming arranged our accommodation, he said: "My subordinate He Ming has met the young master."
"Well. He Ming. Then Wang Jun never appeared again."
He Ming said slightly nervously: "Young Master Hui did not show up. My subordinates are incompetent. In the past few months, although my subordinates have inquired from many parties, there is no news of his whereabouts."
"This person is bold and careful. Take your time."
Seeing that I didn't blame him, He Ming breathed a sigh of relief: "Master, I'm here this time. Is there anything I can do for you?"
"No. We will stay here for one night and leave tomorrow."
"Yes, young master."
That night, Lin'an, Taishi Mansion.
Jia Xuandao: "Master Junhan is here."
"Really? Please come." Jia Sidao, who was lying on a chair with his eyes closed and concentrating, smiled.
Wu Junhan walked in from outside. He cupped his fists and said, "Junhan has met the Grand Master."
"Jiu Han. You can't change your politeness. Come on, please sit down."
"Thank you, Grand Master."
"Jun Han. I haven't chatted with you for a long time. The breeze is blowing tonight. Let's have a good drink. Jia Xuan will serve wine and food."
Jia Xuan, who was on the side, brought in the food and wine that had been prepared, then closed the door and left.
After three glasses of wine, Jia Sidao said: "Junhan. By the end of this year, our agreement will expire. You have protected me for more than ten years. It is time for you and your family to leave. "
"Yes, sir."
"Jun Han. For more than ten years, your Wu family has kept your name anonymous for me. As a result, there is no trace of the Changsha Wu family, which is famous in the martial arts world. Every time I think about this, I feel sorry for it. I would like to express my gratitude to you."
"Why did the Grand Master come to say this? If it hadn't been for the Grand Master's rescue, my father would not have been spared. Our Wu family has always had a clear distinction between grudges and grudges. The Grand Master has been kind to my Wu family, and the Wu family should repay it."
Jia Sidao chuckled, picked up the wine glass, and drank it all: "Jun Han, the situation in our country is becoming increasingly clear. The so-called three powers have become the sole ruler of the imperial power in the past two years. I am no longer as powerful as I used to be." It’s hard for you to be so powerful and keep your promise. It’s respectable. Haha.”
Wu Junhan drank a glass of wine silently and said, "Sir..."
Jia Sidao interrupted: "Junhan, I know what you want to say. In life, all glory and wealth are fleeting after all. By the way, Junhan, do you think I am better off now or as good as before?" Woolen cloth."