retaliate

Chapter 1054
The days of the Taoist temple are very regular. After morning classes, those who should farm the land should work, and those who should work should work.

Jingsong was the commander-in-chief, standing in the courtyard and watching the disciples doing things.

Yunxiu came over quietly, "Master, they are here."

"Is this going to leave?" Jing Song sighed: "For some reason, as soon as this group of people came, the teacher's eyelids kept jumping. Let's go, let's go!"

"Master!"

Yang Xuan came over, "The Taoist priest looked at the bones of the immortal, and he must have succeeded in cultivation!"

Jing Song smiled and said, "What's the use of Fang Wairen's cultivation? It's just to understand the Dao."

"That's reasonable. However, the days I'm watching are a bit poor!"

Sangzhou is poor, and Qingyunguan has a salt well and doesn't even think about making a fortune from it, so life is very tight.

Yang Xuan pointed to the patch on Yunxiu's Taoist robe and sighed, "Sure enough, he is a man of Taoism, and he does not greedy for foreign things."

"Hehe!" Jingsong felt that this kind man's eyes were not kind.

"Is there any kind person in Guiguan offering incense?" Yang Xuan asked.

"Of course there are." After Jingsong finished speaking, she realized that Yunxiu was giving herself winks, as if to be vigilant.

What does Yunxiu mean?

Jingsong was puzzled.

Yang Xuan said with a smile: "Second brother!"

"coming!"

Wang Laoer came over with a bag and put it on the ground.

"This is..." Jingsong asked.

"A little heart." Yang Xuan waved his hand, "Second brother, open it!"

Wang Laoer opened the burden...Jingsong discovered that the furoshiki is the toughest Qianzhou cloth.

The baggage is opened.

More than ten ingots of gold are shining.

I drop God!

Gold is not a currency in circulation, but there are merchants who exchange gold and silver everywhere.The powerful and wealthy people bought gold and silver privately, and received as much as they had.

According to them, copper coins are bulky and tend to rust, which makes the whole family smell of copper.Gold and silver are different. They can be kept for many years, and they can be left to children and grandchildren.

"This...too much." Jingsong was just stunned for a moment before waking up, shaking his head, "The poor can't accept it."

He is a good man!
Yang Xuan smiled and said, "Just take it."

This person gave money generously, what is he planning?
Is it...

Jingsong looked at the statue, thinking that this inheritance has been passed down for hundreds of years, so it cannot be destroyed in the hands of the poor.

But if he didn't give it, the man looked friendly, but the big men behind him were vicious, and they felt a faint smell of blood.

"May I ask what kind people want?" Jingsong asked.

"I won't move the Taoist temple!" Yang Xuan's words reassured Jingsong, and then pointed to the back, "My family is doing business, and I have taken a fancy to Yanjing."

"Oh!" Jingsong became more and more relaxed, "Is it just mining some salt?"

Yang Xuan nodded, "Yes!"

"That's quite simple." Jingsong said casually: "Just mine, but don't make any noise, lest the gods don't like it."

"I'm afraid it's unavoidable to make noise." Yang Xuan said, "Do your best!"

Jing Song was stunned, "Is the business big?"

"It's huge!"

"How big is it?" Jingsong thought of two local businessmen who were also the biggest sponsors of Qingyun Temple.Every time I come, I donate thirty or fifty dollars.

"Here..." Yang Xuan pointed to the land, "It will be a construction site."

Salt mining, transportation, and refining nearby...

The best way is to migrate Taoist temples.

"This..." No matter how stupid Jing Song is, he realizes that something is wrong, "Dare to ask the good man, what kind of business is this?"

Datang is not short of salt!
When the two local businessmen saw Yanjing, they just sighed, saying that they had to be refined to produce it, and the price was more expensive than those sold in the court, so this business could not be done.

Yang Xuan said: "Do a little business."

These people definitely came here on purpose, that is to say, they had taken a fancy to the salt well behind the Taoist temple a long time ago.

A wealthy merchant... a wealthy merchant in Sangzhou!
Jingsong blurted out, "You are a wealthy businessman in Sangzhou!"

Qingyunguan has a barren field six miles away. It has been farming for many years by itself, and with the addition of a free salt well, it is completely self-sufficient.

If you can be self-sufficient in your life, you will naturally be less curious about the outside world, chanting scriptures every day, practicing... Gradually, people's desires are also reduced...

The number of times Jingsong left Su County in this life can be counted on one's fingers, but there are many knowledgeable and kind people among the believers. Every time they come, they will talk to him and talk about the outside world.

When the two benevolent donators mentioned the rich merchants in Sangzhou, they couldn't hide their envy, saying how big the business of those wealthy merchants was, how they lived, and how their network was...

Seeing a living one now, Jingsong felt that the temperament was not bad, and he was rich.

But once this place becomes a construction site, the quiet life of the Taoists will be gone.

Yunxiu said: "Master, doesn't he know Mr. Chen from the prefecture?"

Cough!

Jingsong thought of Mr. Chen...that is, he met him last time when he went to Zhoucheng to do some business. Mr. Chen said casually, "Do it well."

"Boss Chen is quite dignified." Jingsong pulled up the tiger's skin, "Good man, please go find the salt well elsewhere!"

"Master Chen?" Yang Xuan glanced at He Lianyan.

He Lianyan shook her head, Jingsong was overjoyed when she saw it, and felt that she must be afraid.

Da da da!
There was the sound of horseshoes outside, followed by the sound of people.

"Why are you blocking the way?" Someone shouted.

"dismount!"

"This is Sangzhou, you have the courage to wait!"

"Don't dismount again, shoot!"

"Stop, back off!"

A middle-aged man's voice came, and then there was silence for a while.

"Okay." Someone outside said.

Then, a middle-aged man walked in.

His eyes turned, swept across the crowd, and finally stopped on Yang Xuan.

salute.

Jingsong was startled and quickly avoided.

The man said respectfully: "I have seen the Duke."

Boom!

Jingsong only felt that his forehead exploded.

"Duke..."

He glanced at Yang Xuan.

Yang Xuan frowned, "You are..."

The man said: "Don't drive Xiaolan in Sangzhou, my lower official. I heard that the Duke is here to play, so the king wanted to be with you in person, but just happened to be unable to get away from something important, so he ordered the official to come to the Duke to listen to the order. "

It stands to reason that Sangzhou is not under the jurisdiction of Northern Xinjiang, and Xiao Lan will be done with respect.However, the Duke of Qin in front of him was too famous. Just thinking of his illustrious military exploits in the north, alarm bells rang in Xiao Lan's heart.

Good people don't come!

There must be something important for this Duke to come to Su County.

"Don't drive?" Jingsong was startled, "You..." He pointed at Yang Xuan, feeling a sense of despair, "Master Patriarch, the Taoist temple can't be kept."

Yang Xuan sighed, "It's just a different place."

Jingsong howled, "The foundation of many years! It's just abandoned in the hands of the poor. I'm sorry for the patriarch. The death of the poor..."

He slammed headfirst into the side pillar.

While running, he looked at Yang Xuan.

The only one who can be called Duke by Xiao Lan is the tyrannical Duke of Qin in Northern Xinjiang.

Someone came to Shangxiang the day before yesterday and mentioned the panic buying of salt in Beijiang, but Jingsong didn't take it seriously.Thinking about it now, I understand.

It's hard for ordinary people to imagine the despair of rich people. At this moment, Jingsong subconsciously wants to kill her and save her disciples.

As for the Taoist temple, he knew that he couldn't keep it.

Strong will, fast stature.

Seeing that he was about to hit the wooden pillar, Jing Song said: "Master Patriarch, the disciple is here."

"Troublemaker Wu." Yang Xuan smiled at Xiao Lan.

Xiao Lan pointed at Jingsong, and just as he was about to speak, he saw a figure flickering.

An immortal old man appeared in front of the wooden pillar, gently put his hand on Jingsong's shoulder, flicked his tail, and sighed: "Just recite the scriptures if you have nothing to do. As for where to recite the scriptures, does it make any difference?"

Xiao Lan felt relieved, and said with a smile: "The Duke is polite, by the way, I don't know the Duke is here..."

At this moment, Yang Xuan didn't need to hide anything, he pointed to the back, "You follow."

After the two arrived at the Taoist temple, looking at the salt wells, Xiao Lan understood everything.

"I want this salt well!"

Yang Xuan looked at Xiao Lan with his hands behind his back, "Does Sangzhou have any objections?"

There is naturally.

"Northern Xinjiang is short of salt." Xiao Lan smiled wryly, "This place can attract the attention of the Duke, so the scale is not small. If so, the movement of mining and refining is not small. In addition to the traffic fleet, it will be difficult to cover up."

When the court learned of the situation, he and Wu Yun would be the main culprits.

"Before I came here, I inspected the cultivated land in northern Xinjiang. This year will be a good year. Moreover, because there is a lot of land reclamation, there will be a lot of grain stored after harvest. Sangzhou is poor, and a lot of grain needs to be purchased every year. Since it is purchased, why not go nearby Purchase from northern Xinjiang?"

Xiao Lan's heart trembled, "Grandpa said... the convoy brought food when they came, and salt when they left, so as to cover people's eyes and ears?"

Yang Xuan nodded and said appreciatively, "Do you want to come to Northern Xinjiang to do something?"

Xiao Lan's heart skipped a beat, and he was even excited for a moment. He quickly restrained his mind, and said with a wry smile: "After all, paper can't cover the fire. Once found out, you will be doomed, and even the lower officials will not be able to escape. Please be merciful, please forgive me." Let me go up and down Sangzhou!"

"I will do my best to take care of this matter!" Yang Xuan said.

How do you bear it?
Chang'an can't do anything to Duke Qin, but he can kill the old man and the envoy.

Xiao Lan was a little confused, "I'm going to go back and ask the envoy for instructions."

He hurried back to Zhoucheng.

"how?"

Wu Yun is painting in the duty room.

The painting is a small bridge with flowing water and ladies like clouds, which turned out to be the grand scene of Chang'an Qujiang Pond.

"My lord, something is wrong."

Wu Yun, who was painting, still lowered his head, "Be calm when things happen..."

Xiao Lan rushed in, "There are salt wells in Su County, Duke Qin is going to mine them..."

Bah!
The paintbrush fell, and on the drawing paper, the lips of the newly formed lady were painted black, which looked funny.

Wu Yun raised his head slowly, "A catastrophe is imminent."

Xiao Lan smiled wryly, "This old man was thinking about how to avoid this disaster. After much deliberation, he could only refuse. But the lack of salt in northern Xinjiang drove them into a hurry. That duke is not a pedantic person. If it’s not good, they will raise troops to attack me in Sangzhou. At that time, they will die.”

Wu Yun turned around and left the duty room, standing outside the door, contemplating.

After a while, he asked, "Is that salt field... not small?"

"Big!" Xiao Lan took a look at the time, "More than a hundred people are digging holes everywhere, and they are quite satisfied."

"If it is discovered by the court..." Wu Yun covered his forehead, "Chang'an is full of disputes, I never thought that I would not be able to escape even if I hid in Sangzhou!"

"Qin Guogong said that there is a shortage of food in Sangzhou, but there is no shortage in northern Xinjiang now. I can buy it nearby in Sangzhou."

"It's food, but it's salt?" Wu Yun sighed, "How long can we keep it a secret? One year, two years... There will be a day when it will be discovered. Once the matter is revealed, neither you nor I can escape."

Xiao Lan said: "The old man is not afraid, but he misses his family."

"I don't have this worry." Wu Yunyun said calmly.

"My lord..."

This is not such a cold-blooded person!
Xiao Lan felt a little strange.

"This matter must be dealt with as soon as possible."

Wu Yun turned around, "Mr. Qin went to Su County privately, explaining that the lack of salt is a matter of life and death for Northern Xinjiang. You are right, if you forcefully refuse, it will not lead to war.

However, Tang Guozuo was still stable, so Qin Guogong's soldiers were strong and strong, so he could only fight against Beiliao, and did not dare to go south, which shows the fear in his heart. "

"However, the lack of salt is related to the life and death of Beijiang. At that point, he will definitely turn his face!"

"The old man knows, but he only needs to hold him for a while, and then he will send the news to Chang'an immediately." Wu Yun looked at Xiao Lan and smiled.

"Hand in the contradiction!" Xiao Lan clapped his hands, "Wonderful!"

Hold Yang Xuan first, and then throw the conflict to Chang'an...

"The whole world knows what's going on in Sangzhou. If troops are sent to northern Xinjiang, don't blame the old man for letting go!"

Wu Yun waved his hands freely, "That's it."

Xiao Lan tentatively asked, "Then who will go?"

Wu Yun looked at him, shook his head, and said with disgust: "Old Xiao, you dare not take responsibility while thinking about doing great things. That's not good. Go, old man!"

"The old man is going too!"

Afterwards, Wu Yun and Xiao Lan set off with a few followers.

As for safety, if Yang Xuan wanted to move him, Qian Yuqi would not work.

When he arrived in Su County, Yang Xuan was still in the Taoist temple.

Outside the Taoist temple, more than a hundred sergeants are patrolling.

"Stop!"

On the small road leading to the Taoist temple, several horses were pulled.

More than a dozen sergeants raised their bows and set their arrows, and Xiao Lan on the opposite side shouted, "It's an old man, it's an old man!"

"dismount!"

Sergeants are tough.

"Damn it, who is the master of Sangzhou?" a follower said dissatisfied.

"Get off the horse!" Wu Yun got off the horse and walked over.

"Wu Yun of Sangzhou, please see the Duke."

The news was sent inside, and a rather handsome young man came out immediately.

"Mr. Wu, the Duke has a request."

Why does this young man look... so charming?
The old man was dazzled... Wu Yun smiled and nodded, "It's easy to say, hey! Old Xiao, you come too."

He Lianyan, who was disguised as a man, shook her head, "The Duke of the state has said, so I invite Wu Shijun to go alone."

Wu Yun said with a dry smile, "That's fine, that's fine!"

He followed He Lianyan into the Taoist temple, and found that the Taoists were nowhere to be seen, and all the people coming and going inside were tough-looking men.

"Please!"

He Lianyan pointed to the main hall.

A man turned his back to them and looked up slightly at the statue.

"I have met the Duke." Wu Yun went in to salute.

"Old Wu, come and take a look!"

Yang Xuan pointed to the statue, "This god overlooks the world, do you think it is sentient or ruthless?"

If the old man said it was ruthless, then the Northern Xinjiang army was also ruthless when they rushed in.

The old man said that there is love, the soldiers and civilians in northern Xinjiang are waiting for food, looking forward to the salt to save their lives...

It seems that everything is wrong!
Wu Yun sighed: "Before I come down as an official, I plan to..."

"Talk about it." Yang Xuan discovered that the gods enshrined in Qingyun Temple were different from those in metaphysics, so he asked the old man to discuss it, but the old man looked disgusted, saying that he was not sincere.

"The next official is going to drag the Duke, and then go to Chang'an, and leave the matter to the court to solve."

"You are honest, but if I cover it up, I feel sorry for you."

Yang Xuan turned around.

When Wu Yun said his plan, he wanted to survive from death.Seeing that Yang Xuan was about to reveal his methods at this moment, he must have been extraordinarily sharp.

Desperate in his heart, he smiled wryly.

Yang Xuan opened his mouth.

"If you want to seize this salt well, why do I have to come in person?"

Yes!

Wu Yun nodded subconsciously, "There are a lot of talents around the Duke..."

This person is also interesting.

Yang Xuan smiled, then asked softly:
"I'm here for you! It's also for Sangzhou!"

(End of this chapter)