Wanderer of the whirling world

Chapter 41 The Uninvited Guest

After all, Bao Zheng has been in the officialdom for a long time, and he is very good at observing words and expressions.

Seeing that Xin Ziqiu's reaction to this arithmetic problem was tepid, he didn't frown like Jia Xian, concentrating on contemplation, but instead looked confident and wise, so he asked him by name.

Xin Ziqiu was also prepared for this. In fact, he had already calculated the result in his mind during the period when Baogong was telling the origin of the treasure.

The answer is 9767.

This is indeed a very large number, no wonder the Si Tianjian couldn't solve this problem with exhaustive methods.

But what is the meaning of it, and why is it a clue to open the treasure, but he has no clue.

But no matter what, he didn't intend to appear too shocking, so he pretended to be humble and replied:
"As Mr. Jia said, this 'things don't know how many' problem is far more complicated than what is stated in the arithmetic. But the kid has some clues, and with some time, he should be able to solve it."

He thought he was conservative enough, but still surprised Bao Zheng.

Bao Gong didn't care about what was in the treasure. What he cared about all the time was to solve this matter as soon as possible, so as not to delay the time too long.

Hearing Xin Ziqiu's words, he immediately asked with a smile on his face:

"Master Xiaoqiu, if you are given a month, are you sure you can solve the problem?"

Xin Ziqiu was stunned for a moment, looking at the twitching muscles on Bao Gong's slightly fat face, he thought to himself:

"Dude, did you accidentally pretend to be that? But I'm already paying attention..."

Fortunately, he didn't tell Lao Bao that he had already calculated the answer, otherwise, seeing his posture, he would have had a heart attack on the spot.

Now he smiled awkwardly and said:

"Uh... yes... a little sure, one month is enough."

Surprised and delighted, Bao Zheng nodded repeatedly and said:

"It's really a heroic boy. To tell you the truth, this calculation problem has stumped many great scholars in Sitianjian and Guozijian. If you are sure, Xiaoqiu, please solve the answer within a month."

"Xiaoqiu righteous man" has become "Xiaoqiu".Bao Zheng has always been cautious in his words, but at this moment he has lost his composure.

Xin Ziqiu didn't care about his change of attitude, but asked in doubt:
"Master Bao, why does it have to be a month?"

Bao Zheng said:

"This is because according to reports from the skilled craftsmen sent here, the mausoleum here is ingeniously designed. The gate can only be opened once every three months, which coincides with the changes of the four seasons, and each opening lasts only three days. In fact, this is why the mausoleum can be hidden for thousands of years. It was discovered."

"Now it has been almost two months since the last time it was opened, and the next time will be about a month later. If you can't solve the calculation problem and miss the next time, you will have to wait another three months. So if you can unlock it on time Puzzles, the officials will definitely reward you."

Xin Ziqiu was very surprised. Although he didn't understand mechanics, he had common sense, and he couldn't help thinking:
"There is such a design? Such an ingenious mechanism, and this extremely difficult calculation problem, is this really an ancient tomb from the pre-Qin period? Could it be that the alchemists at that time had mastered such advanced knowledge and technology? "

He put these words in his heart, but he didn't say them out of his mouth. He just vaguely felt that things were very strange, and there was no explanation for the ancient painting of Xuanming on the gold tablet, so it was full of doubts.

But this is not what he cares about the most. Now that he has a bargaining chip, he finally wants to see him, and said loudly:
"I don't want rewards, please agree to the next condition with the officials and Mr. Bao."

Bao Zheng frowned, why is this young man like this?You have to talk about rewards before you have achieved an inch of merit?

However, his city is extremely deep, and his emotions and anger are invisible, and he said kindly:
"Master Xiaoqiu, please tell me."

Xin Ziqiu said:

"If I can solve the calculation problem, please ask the officials and adults for help, and ask Marshal Mu or Tianshi Dao Zhang Tianshi to treat Miss Jia Zhiqing's injuries."

Master Bao didn't even know who Jia Zhiqing was, and was taken aback when he heard this, a little puzzled.

He originally thought that Xin Ziqiu would want gold, silver and treasures, or high-ranking officials, but he didn't expect him to play his cards out of common sense and say such a sentence.

Jia Xian, who was on the side, was greatly moved when he heard the words. Xin Ziqiu dared to discuss terms with Mr. Bao openly, which was beyond his expectation. He wanted to stop him, but he didn't expect that he was thinking about his granddaughter. .

This is the favor of the emperor of Song Dynasty. It is absolutely no problem to ask for a fifth-rank military officer, but Xin Ziqiu used it on Jia Zhiqing without any hesitation.

Xu Liang also looked at Xin Ziqiu, nodded secretly, his eyes full of approval.

I really saw the right person, this little guy is heroic and courageous, he is self-sacrificing, he is indeed a remarkable person.

It's just that he may not have realized it himself.

In order to avoid embarrassment, Xu Liang briefly explained the ins and outs of the matter to Mr. Bao and everyone in the room.

How clever Bao Gong is, Xu Liang only said a few words, and he understood everything, nodded immediately and said:
"That's easy to say. If you can really solve the calculation problem, not to mention the government, even this mansion has a bit of a reputation in Tianbo Mansion. If you want to come to such a good deed of good deeds, Mourinho will not refuse."

Both Xin Ziqiu and Jia Xian were overjoyed and thanked them quickly.

After hearing what had happened, the other people in the room gave Xin Ziqiu a thumbs up for what he did.

At this moment, Bao Xing's voice suddenly sounded outside the door:
"Master, Marshal Mu of the Tianbo Mansion is visiting outside."

Baogong laughed and said:

"If you really mean Cao Cao, Cao Cao will be here soon, please come in."

Xin Ziqiu's eyes widened, dude, have you opened your mouth?

……

Before Bao Xing went out to invite people, he was already wearing jingle bells outside, and a group of people walked in hurriedly.

The leader is a middle-aged beautiful woman with golden hairpins on the temples and jade snow skin. Although she is over forty years old, she is as delicate and bright as a hibiscus begonia.

This woman was wearing a dark red leather armor, with three flying knives shining on her back, her eyes were as bright as lacquer, but there was a faint evil spirit, which made people dare not look directly at them.

Behind her, followed a 30-year-old female attendant dressed as a general, holding a black fire stick, also very heroic.

Xin Ziqiu had watched "The General of the Yang Family", and when he saw the appearance and demeanor of this middle-aged woman, he didn't need to introduce him.

And the one behind her is probably "Huo Shuai" Yang Paifeng.

What a coincidence, this group of people came just as they were talking.

Seeing Bao Gonggong receiving guests, Mu Guiying felt slightly apologetic, but she still took a step forward, cupped her fists and said:

"Master Bao, I'm here uninvited. I'm really sorry for the inconvenience. Just because the little girl Jinhua disappeared in Bianliang City today, I need your help to find it."

Mu Guiying had a son and a daughter, son Yang Wenguang and daughter Yang Jinhua, both of whom made great contributions to the suppression of the Southwest Nongzhigao rebellion a few years ago.

Yang Wenguang is now stationed on the frontier with the army to fight against Xixia and serve the country.

Yang Jinhua has not yet found her husband's family, and is still in her boudoir.

This young lady of the Yang family has been good at martial arts since she was a child, and she has practiced good archery skills. The martial arts were learned from the Yang family's true biography and mother's teaching, which is also very important.But he has a fiery personality, and often disguises himself as a man and goes out to fight with others, so he is quite famous in Bianliang City.

Jiang Ping was dissatisfied when he saw Mu Guiying coming uninvited and looking aggressive.

This is the Kaifeng Mansion of the Southern Yamen, Master Bao is an important minister in the court, even if your Yang family has made many achievements, you shouldn't be showing off here.

He said with a smirk:
"If it's Miss Jinhua, Marshal Mu doesn't have to be impatient. Maybe she's competing in some arena."

Before Mu Guiying could speak, the female general behind her glared and scolded:
"Jiang Ping, shut up! You are disrespectful, a mere sixth-rank captain, how can you speak here?"

Jiang Ping's old face suddenly flushed, he stepped forward and pointed at the female general:

"Yang Paifeng, you..."

The female general lit up the fire stick in her hand:

"What? Are you unconvinced? Do you want to make gestures?"

……

(End of this chapter)