Zhang Ying is very smart. Although the work is tiring, he understands that this is a kind of training for himself by the Taifu. You must know that although Lantai Secret Garden has little power, it cannot control the internal affairs of the court, nor can it control the external affairs of the court.
But for the royal family, it is an extremely important institution.
Zhang Ying came from a humble background and had no temper. After entering Lantai Secret Garden, he worked hard and worked hard, and gradually won the love of some of the bachelors in Lantai Secret Garden. Sometimes, he was asked to participate in some marginal astrological observations and deductions.
, and will also give some important star maps to Zhang Ying for transcription!
Although this kind of work is boring, Zhang Ying has benefited a lot. Gradually, she has also learned about the work of these scholars, and sometimes even directly replaces some marginal scholars to conduct astrological observations. But the core of Lantai Secret Garden is the celestial deduction.
, Zhang Ying still couldn't get in.
Although Lantai Secret Garden is responsible for issuing a solar calendar every year to guide the daily activities of the royal family, princes, ministers, and local officials. But its most mysterious and important role is to infer the fortunes of the country and the general trend of the world for the royal family.
The operation of Lantai Secret Garden is very complex, not only limited to astrology and star maps, but also involves geography, mountains and rivers, innate magic numbers, and even the collection of state and government records and county records from various places in the Great Zhou Dynasty in the previous year. These records
All over Jiuzhou, the state, government, county and county records of events, big and small, are all important basis for Lantai Secret Garden to deduce the future trend of the world!
Not to mention anything else, just analyzing and transcribing state and county annals from various places is a huge task. This is evident from the complexity of the work of Lantai Secret Garden!
Among all the things involved in Lantai Secret Garden, innate magic numbers are the most core thing. These knowledge of innate magic numbers related to the operation of heaven are only in the hands of a few great scholars. The stars observed in Lantai Secret Garden,
Star maps, together with Jiuzhou geography and topography, must be combined with innate magic numbers to make sense!...
Fang Yun has been in the army for a year, and he and Zhang Ying have been sending messages through letters. She has a little understanding of his situation, but not the details. This is the first time I have heard him mention it in full.
"That's right," Zhang Ying said suddenly:
"I was once asked by Zhang Lu, the great scholar of Lantai Secret Garden, to transcribe astrological information. At that time, he received a new horoscope from the core of the Secret Garden. At that time, he only glanced at it
, his face changed. I heard him exclaim, 'Tiger eats dragon!' I've been following him for a while, and I've never seen him look like that!"
Fang Yun frowned slightly. He could observe the stars, but he didn't know how to deduce the fortune from the stars. But if you just listen to the pattern of "tigers eating dragons", you will know that it is not a good sign. You know, no matter where you are,
Since then, the dragon represents the most noble existence in the world! The duty of Lantai Secret Garden is to observe the fortune of the world on behalf of the royal family. It is self-evident what kind of "dragon" this "dragon" represents!
"A group of tigers eating a dragon is a sign of chaos in the world!"
In the blink of an eye, Fang Yun had already deduced the true meaning from these four simple words! His heart trembled slightly, and he glanced across the way, only to see Marquis Zhongxin lowering his head, looking intently on savoring the taste.
Zhongxiang Ming's appearance. Fang Yun immediately understood that Marquis Zhongxin had known the news beforehand, and now he was just letting him know through Zhang Ying's mouth.
"Marquis Zhongxin has good intentions," Fang Yun said in his heart. He is the kind of person who has a clear distinction between grudges and grudges. Naturally, he will bear in mind Marquis Zhongxin's kindness.
All I could hear was Zhang Ying continuing:
"Grand Scholar Zhang Lu looked at me at that time. I didn't say anything and kept transcribing the information. Mr. Zhang thought I didn't hear it and didn't say anything. Brother Fang, Lantai Secret Garden issued a silence order at that time, strictly prohibiting the use of documents.
Things from Lantai Secret Garden have been spread out. Moreover, for a long time, I have felt that someone is watching me. Military couriers are not safe and can easily be intercepted by interested people, so I have never told you about this matter.
Come on. Brother Fang, don’t be surprised.”
Zhang Ying said, his voice a little guilty.
"Brother Zhang, this is serious. Since this matter involves the royal family, it is naturally of great importance. We should be more cautious!" Fang Yun said.
"Haha," Marquis Zhongxin suddenly laughed at this time: "Today is just a private meeting, and we will not talk about state affairs. Come, little Marquis, let's taste tea. This is tea made by my wife herself. She comes from a well-known family and is very good at tea ceremony.
Have experience."
Fang Yun naturally understood, and took a sip in cooperation, then picked up a piece of delicate tea on the table and put it into his mouth! The three of them then only talked about ordinary things and stopped talking about the affairs of the DPRK.
During the chat, Fang Yun learned that Zhang Ying was still only the registered disciple of the Taifu, and had not been accepted as a formal disciple by the Taifu. However, Fang Yun also knew that this kind of thing should not be rushed. The Taifu is the third prince.
, he must be extremely harsh in accepting disciples. Without going through some tests, it is impossible to officially accept him as a disciple.
"It's getting late, Lord Marquis, I'm going back home first!"
Fang Yun looked out the window and said, at this time, the sky was already getting dark.
"Well, Ying'er, please send the young Marquis off for me!" said Marquis Zhongxin.
"My child obeys my command."
The two of them walked out of the mansion and saw that the Marquis Zhongxin's mansion had prepared a bronze carriage early.
"Brother Fang, my father asked me to tell you that when you are granted the title of marquis, if there is any criticism from the court, he will definitely gather all the common princes and fully support the young marquis!"
When he came forward, Zhang Ying bowed and bowed, and while he was bowing, he whispered.
Fang Yun was stunned for a moment, then hung up the curtains and said calmly across the carriage:
"Brother Zhang, thank your father for me. I am very satisfied with today's 'tea'!"
Speaking of "tea," Fang Yun increased his voice. He knew in his heart that since Marquis Zhongxin had said this through Zhang Ying's mouth, in order to avoid suspicion, he might not even see him before he left the capital!
"drive!"
Amid loud shouts, the bronze carriage set off from Zhongxinhou Mansion and drove to Sifanghou Mansion.
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"Master, you are back!"
When Fang Yun returned home, the old housekeeper, Uncle Liang, was waiting at the door.
"Yeah," Fang Yun responded without paying attention.
"While you were away, a man named Zhao Boyan just came to the house to look for you. He said he was following your orders!"
Uncle Liang continued.
"Zhao Boyan!" Fang Yun raised his eyebrows and said immediately: "Yes. He followed my order and came to the capital to find me. Where is he now?"
"I have arranged for him to be in your study, and he will be here soon," Liang Bo said.
Without saying a word, Fang Yun immediately walked quickly to the study. With a "squeak" sound, he opened the door. In the study, a familiar figure was sitting. When he heard the figure, he suddenly stood up.
"Subordinate, I have met your Excellency!"
Zhao Boyan bowed respectfully.
"You came in time. It was the second day after I arrived in Beijing. You came to my house right away. Very good!"
Fang Yun waved his sleeves and sat behind the desk: "Sit down!"
"My subordinates dare not."
When Fang Yun saw this, he didn't insist:
"In that case, just stand. - I won't say much else. How did you do what I asked you to do?"
Zhao Boyan showed a confident smile when he heard this. He reached into his sleeve with one hand and pulled out a folded booklet:
"Sir, please take a look. These are the 'moths' I have developed since I received your order. There are a total of 1,682 of them. These people may not have high martial arts skills, but it is the easiest to find information!"
Fang Yun raised his eyebrows slightly, and was slightly surprised when he heard Zhao Boyan say this. In such a short period of time, Zhao Boyan could develop so many spies, which was beyond his expectation.
He was not polite, took the book from Zhao Boyan's hand, and immediately opened it to read. Zhao Boyan was tall and thick, but his handwriting was very elegant. Lines of words were written densely from left to right. The identities, characteristics, and martial arts of these spies.
, all written clearly and concisely.
The identities of these people are all-encompassing, including waiters, robbers, masters, officials, prostitutes, disciples of sects, masters of casual cultivating, etc.!
"Huh?" When he saw that there were several disciples from Taisu Sect and Shimo Sect on the roster, Fang Yun was slightly shocked. Taisu Sect and Shimo Sect were both big sects, and these few disciples assigned by Zhao Boyan
Although he is a spy, he is a handyman and cook with a very low status, not even an outer disciple. But that is enough. After all, they are here to inquire about information, not to make them fight to the death. Moreover, he has a low status.
, it is even less likely to attract attention!
Fang Yun raised his head and glanced at Zhao Boyan. Seeing Fang Yun looking over, Zhao Boyan immediately looked confident.
"Not bad! It has grown to such a large scale in such a short period of time. Your ability really surprises me!"
Fang Yun nodded.
"Thank you for your compliment, sir!" Zhao Boyan said respectfully.
"Well, the treasure I gave you is almost used, right?" Fang Yun said.
Zhao Boyan's expression froze, and he quickly pulled out another booklet from his sleeve: "Sir, this is the details of all expenses, expenses, and remaining accounts. Please take a look at it."
After Fang Yun took it, Zhao Boyan lowered his head and said:
"My lord, forgive me. It is really expensive to develop so many 'moths'! Those sects only accept elixirs and drugs, which is easier to say. However, the 'moths' in the secular world are...
You have to spend gold and silver to clear the way, otherwise it won’t be enough to win people’s hearts.”
Fang Yun took a look and saw that the booklet was very detailed. Looking at the end of the booklet, he saw that Zhao Boyan had saved much more gold and silver than he expected!
"You don't have to worry too much about the money. I will find a way!"
Fang Yundao.
The matter of gold and silver treasures is indeed a headache. In Xi'er City, he could still receive some treasures, but due to Yang Hong's troubles, Xi'er City is now worse than before. However, this kind of thing was originally his **
* Matters of the heart. This kind of thing must never be revealed in front of subordinates!
Fang Yun looked at the expenses and estimated that the remaining gold and silver would be enough to support him for a while. If it really didn't work, he would just sell an Earth Elemental Magical Artifact. This thing is priceless.
If you sell just one, it will be enough to last you a long, long time.
It's just that things like Earth Yuan Magical Artifacts are always bought, and no one is willing to sell them! Moreover, Fang Yun only has one piece of Wujing Peak now, which is a life-saving thing. It can never be sold easily!