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Chapter 1197 The gatekeepers are all heavenly grasses. Is this the celestial master?
"Is this the Heavenly Master's residence?"

A group of well-built men came not far from the mansion. The leader had dark skin, and his sharp eyes began to observe, comparing with the dignitaries in Beijing that he had seen during this period of time.

This person is Mao Haifeng, also known as Wang Fu, and he is Wang Zhi's adopted son.

His real name is Mao Lie. He was born in Yin County, Ningbo Prefecture. His father was a magistrate in the county government. He originally came from a wealthy family. Unfortunately, his father was greedy for smuggling and spent a lot of money, but was robbed by Japanese pirates. In order to ask for help, he had to send his son to the then Wang Zhi, the most powerful smuggler.

Mao Lie was good at using firearms, and soon got Wang Zhi's attention, and was adopted as his adopted son, named Wang Wei.

The reason why it is Wang instead of Wang is because Wang Zhi was originally surnamed Wang, and Wang Zhi pretended to use his mother's surname for him. Therefore, when he was in Japan, those famous generals mostly called him Wang Zhi, and it was only in Daming that he covered it up.

As for Mao Lie, after he became the captain of the ship, he called himself "Haifeng", so he used the name of Mao Haifeng.

In history, when Hu Zongxian recruited Wang Zhi, Mao Haifeng was Wang Zhi's negotiator. After Wang Zhi was trapped and executed, he escaped from the siege and returned to the sea.

Due to various concerns, both sides of the world have not done everything right now. Wang Zhi defeated the Ming army navy overseas. He could have killed them all, but under Li Yan's mediation, he let him go and ordered Mao Haifeng to come. Negotiation, hoping to get recruited.

Mao Haifeng was also very concerned about this matter. He came to Beijing very early and visited many officials and dignitaries. As a result, a certain later Taoist doctor became a celestial master, and he still got nothing.

It's also about method.

Wang Zhixiong dominates the sea area, but his level is not high after all. He doesn't know that the power of Daming is actually firmly in the hands of Jiajing. He only knows that the emperor practiced Taoism, and the government affairs were supervised by the cabinet and the ceremonies.

The cabinet is not easy to curry favor with, so Mao Haifeng aimed at the supervisor of ceremonies.

The result is unquestionable. The eunuch is not only extremely greedy, but also has no reputation. After paying a lot of wronged money, he finally contacted Yang Jinshui, the eunuch of Bingbi.

In desperation, Mao Haifeng had no choice but to find him.

"Father will take care of him before he leaves. Don't come to see this divine doctor Li unless it is absolutely necessary. He is extremely powerful. Once he holds a high position in the Ming court and participates in this matter, we will not be able to take advantage of it..."

"However, if there is really no other way, asking this person is the most likely solution to the problem..."

"Is that true? Why is this mansion so deserted?"

However, Mao Haifeng's judgment on Wang Zhi was shaken after experiencing continuous obstacles during this period. After observing the Tianshi Mansion for [-] minutes, he was even more disappointed when he found that the front door was deserted and there were no guests visiting.

If this newly-promoted celestial master is really powerful, the threshold has already been broken by officials from top to bottom. For example, the other courtyard of Yan Shifan, the old man in the small pavilion, has guests' carriages waiting all the time.

In the current state, it is obvious that life is indifferent. Is it possible that the idle clouds and wild cranes are in name only and have no power at all?
"Forget it, come here!"

Mao Haifeng was disheartened and wanted to turn around and leave, but thinking of how many brothers on the island were looking forward to clearing up their identities as thieves, he finally took a deep breath, took the prepared gifts, and came to the place under the eaves. At the gatehouse, look inside.

This behavior is a bit rude, mainly because compared to other mansions, there are always servants waiting outside to greet guests, even though there are servants patrolling at night, the porter here seems to be alone, still taking a nap in the house.

But as soon as Mao Haifeng probed his head, he saw a hulking man with an immature face. He could not tell whether he was a child or a man. He opened his eyes in an instant, and looked over with sparkling eyes: "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

Mao Haifeng clasped his fists: "Please inform me, Wang Wei, son of Wang Zhi, a maritime merchant, please see Li Tianshi!"

The concierge took a look and said, "Leave if you don't have an invitation card. If you have a letter, you can put it down. I will hand it to the master!"

Mao Haifeng did bring Wang Zhi's letter, but he didn't dare to hand it over to this eccentric concierge: "I don't know if Li Tianshi is at the house? I hope to report to him personally!"

The concierge yawned: "My master never sees strangers, Yan... It's the same when Yan Ge always comes, it's hard for you to meet in person."

Mao Haifeng was startled, this is crazy, he felt like calling Yan Song by his name directly, was it the words and deeds of that Li Tianshi, or was this concierge ignorant?
However, the experience that the capital had no way to ask for help made him feel more and more aware of the seventh-rank officials in front of the prime minister. Even if he felt that this mere concierge was dead, he hurriedly offered gifts and said with a smile: "Yes! Yes! But I am too. Entrusted by the adults in the family, I also hope that my brother will be accommodating... I don’t know your brother Gao’s name?"

The concierge accepted the gift with an expression of curiosity rather than greed: "My name is 'Jiuye'."

Mao Haifeng secretly wondered, what is this servant's name?
Then I saw this guy touching the outside of the box, lost interest, and stuffed it back: "It's gold and silver again, boring and boring, return it to you!"

"So greedy, a mere gatekeeper, not even gold and silver?"

Mao Haifeng felt troubled when he was upright, the sound of horseshoes came, and soon one person came to the gate of the mansion, turned over, it was a strange-looking, bohemian scribe, he glanced around, and let out a light sigh: "The characteristics of going to sea for a long time, you are Wang Zhi's people?"

Mao Haifeng's heart trembled, he stepped forward and cupped his fists: "Wang Fu met Mr. Gao, but I don't know Mr. Gao's name?"

The scribe said: "Xu Wei's characters are long, you are from Zhejiang, have you heard of me?"

Mao Haifeng's complexion changed slightly: "It was Mr. Qingteng, who advised Governor Hu with his ingenuity. My adults admired it very much, how could you not know?"

"I'm afraid Captain Wufeng hates me to death?"

The scribe laughed. He was Xu Wei, a talented scholar who was full of knowledge and knowledge. He went to sea with the army in Hangzhou, and participated in the front-line war against the Japanese after his return.

Now Hu Zongxian's status is becoming more and more prominent. He has been promoted to the censor of Youqian capital and governor of Zhejiang. Xu Wei was also invited to the shogunate to take charge of documents.

In Wang Zhi’s letter not long ago, this matter was explained in detail. He originally looked down on the navy of the imperial court, but recently he has clearly felt the pressure under the training of Hu Zongxian, Yu Dayou, Xu Wei and other talents. .

And Xu Wei came here because there was another turmoil in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and he went to the capital to pay his respects to his real backer. At this time, he bowed his hands to Jiuye: "This person is really important, and it is related to the overall situation of the southeast. Senior, shall I take them in?"

"My lord has ordered, Mr. Xu is here for important business, you wait to come in!"

Jiuye nodded easily, went back to the house and closed her eyes again, and entered the practice.

Xu Wei saluted respectfully again before entering the Tianshi Mansion.

Mao Haifeng was baffled at first, and then felt that he had guessed: "Could this person be a relative of a dignitary in Beijing?"

Of course he didn't ask, but Xu Wei is so keen, and with a sideways glance from the corner of his eye, he guessed the mental activities of the pirate's adopted son almost indistinctly, and secretly smiled: "I really don't know anything, I even count on this senior to teach the method of cultivating immortals Woolen cloth!"

But after thinking about it, when he learned of this person's background yesterday, he was also taken aback, and he really didn't blame the other party.

After all, who would have thought that the gatekeepers were all heavenly grasses?Is this the Heavenly Master?
Mao Haifeng did not sigh like Xu Wei, and walked behind him, through the front yard, towards the hall, and what he saw along the way made him feel awed.

Every item of clothing, food, housing and transportation in ancient times reflected a strict hierarchy.

In the Ming Dynasty, Hongwu ordered it in 26 years. Officials built houses, and they were not allowed to turn corners, double eaves, heavy gongs, and painted caissons, but double eaves were not allowed.

Among them, the number of rooms and interior decoration are specific. For example, the mansions of first-rank and second-rank officials must have "five halls, nine frames, roof tiles and beasts, beams, buildings, Dougong, and eaves. Five frames, green oil, and tin rings with animal faces"; the mansions of the third to fifth ranks have "five halls, seven frames, roof tiles and beasts, beams, buildings, and eaves painted with green and blue"...

As for the huts of the common people, there are no more than three rooms and five frames. Dou Gong and colorful decorations are not allowed.

Of course, regulations are always regulations. It has been nearly 200 years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and many rules in the Hongwu period have long been followed by very few people. Even the official mansions in Beijing are full of violations.

The mansion of Dazheng was naturally built by the Ministry of Industry to be magnificent, majestic and majestic. Mao Haifeng secretly compared the rich and powerful mansions he entered before, but felt that there was no comparison at all.

Finding that Mao Haifeng's observation of regulation was not pure luxury, Xu Wei nodded and said: "I have some knowledge, I have read books, it's a pity to follow Wang Zhi..."

Mao Haifeng was furious, and said in a deep voice, "Captain Wufeng is my adoptive father, and I hope Mr. Qingteng will respect him!"

Xu Wei has a weird temper, and he was not angry when he was bullied, but instead smiled: "He is a loyal man, I made a mistake, but unfortunately if he doesn't make amends for his crimes, the whole family will die in the end, leaving a stigma on future generations!"

Mao Haifeng clenched his fists tightly: "My lord has long wanted to serve the imperial court, but no one in Beijing is willing to tell His Majesty that there is no hope of serving the country!"

"The dignitaries in Beijing are very greedy, and you have no way out, how can you go to heaven to listen?"

Xu Wei was frustrated in the imperial examination, and thought himself brilliant, and actually looked down on court officials. After evaluating, he said strangely: "I remember that it was Li Tianshi who ordered Wang Zhi to withdraw troops at that time. Why didn't you come here earlier to pay a visit?"

Mao Haifeng was a little embarrassed. It's hard to say that Wang Zhi was afraid of Li Tianshi's ability, so he asked him to find someone else. He was about to find an excuse, but suddenly stopped: "Huh?"

Because the yard in front suddenly became lively, with people coming in and out, and books were still being carried.

Didn't the concierge Jiuye just say that Li Tianshi didn't see any guests? Why are there so many people in the mansion?

Xu Wei was not different, and explained: "They come from major medical centers in the capital, and they are not guests of Tianshi Li."

Mao Haifeng also heard that Li Tianshi was originally a doctor, and even a miracle doctor who could cure the land father-in-law. His heart was moved: "Could it be that they are here to learn from a teacher?"

Xu Wei shook his head, with admiration in his tone: "It's not teaching medical skills, but writing a medical book."

Mao Haifeng took a few steps forward and saw "Shen Nong's Materia Medica", "Famous Doctors", "Lei Gong Pao Shao Lun", "Tang Materia Medica" and so on from the cover. Only then did he realize that he was going to compile a medical work of the Ming Dynasty.

Mao Haifeng also has the characteristics of a scholar in his bones. He has an instinctive yearning for writing books and works, and he carefully avoids them, not daring to disturb those dedicated doctors.

Xu Wei led him to the side hall and sat down. Knowing that the servants in the mansion were either the concierge or a doll with a very pleasant smell, he made tea by himself, and also brought a cup for Mao Haifeng: "You are here. , Li Tianshi will see you when he comes back."

"Thank you sir!"

Mao Haifeng thanked him, saw that Xu Wei's temperament was different from ordinary people, gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Xu is a good friend of Tianshi Li, can you say something nice for me?"

Xu Wei tasted the tea and said leisurely: "The choice Li Tianshi made cannot be shaken by outsiders. If he is willing to help you, I don't need to ask. If he doesn't want to, it doesn't count if I say it."

Mao Haifeng said again: "I don't know what Li Tianshi likes?"

Xu Wei laughed: "You don't have to think about those things, he definitely doesn't like gifts, if you help you, it also makes you serve the country well."

"Extremely great!"

Mao Haifeng laughed again and again, unwilling to listen to such nonsense, he simply asked, "I don't know where Li Tianshi is now?"

Xu Wei thought for a while and said, "I'm not sure, but if it's not bad, I should kill Tao Zhongwen, the celestial master here!"

……

Jin Yiwei is in prison.

Princess Halloween and Luang Phor fell to their knees with the executioner standing behind them.

In addition to Lu Bing, the supervisor of the executioner, Li Yan and Lu Fang were also present.

Lu Bing's eyes were full of hatred and retribution, Lu Fang's eyes were full of disgust and hatred, and Li Yan's eyes were peaceful and firm.

In his view, the human confrontation with the mother and daughter is over, and the rest is to sum up and serve as a lesson for the past.

Compared with the normal world where one can practice step-by-step to achieve immortality, in today's filthy and weird world, one must take the initiative to find mysteries and reveal the truth, so as not to be manipulated involuntarily.

Princess Wansheng and Long Po didn't know that they were pawns, and they became a warning in the eyes of the other party. Looking at this existence that even the queen mother is courteous, there is no hatred, only fear.

Princess Wansheng even took the initiative to show her favor: "Master Li, please accept my memory aura, which is where the nine-headed son-in-law is located, the entanglement with Yamata no Orochi, the guardian of the practice circle of the Japanese country, I hope my husband can get rid of the shackles and help each other." Heavenly Master, wipe out the Japanese!"

Li Yan nodded: "I welcome those who abandon the darkness and turn to the light, don't worry!"

Princess Wansheng raised the corners of her mouth with an ugly face. After a brief exchange, Lu Bing shouted loudly: "Execution!"

Zhu San, who is good at spells, stepped forward, checked the ghost knife held by the executioner one last time, and stepped back.

When the big knife with a strong smell of blood was raised high behind her, Princess Wansheng trembled slightly.

She originally thought that with the experience of this life, she would not be afraid of death, but when the critical moment came, she still couldn't overcome this instinct of life.

But with the fall of the blade and the gushing of blood, a head still fell to the ground. The former leader of the Taoist sect, the celestial master who was an extremely human minister, died here without any disturbance.

Looking at this scene, Lu Bing murmured: "Xiao Shisan's revenge is finally avenged!"

The dragon mother-in-law on the other side also closed her eyes tightly, forcing herself to think about the mission entrusted by the queen mother, but she almost fell to the ground.

But her head flew out, and her body fell down, but it was a dragon corpse with dry blood and blood, which quickly turned into fly ash and drifted away.

If the heaven and the earth were normal, with the lifespan of the dragon mother-in-law, she would have died long ago, and the bones would hardly survive, and now it is returning to its proper state.

The key point is that a mass of air visible to the naked eye also rises up, and there seems to be a golden dragon swimming in it, flying towards Xiyuan.

Seeing this, Lu Fang was relieved and smiled all over his face: "The Qi of the real dragon really can't wait to return to the body of the master Long Live, our family has returned to life!"

"Send off Eunuch Lu!"

Li Yan and Lu Bing sent him out of the imperial prison, and the latter suddenly asked in a low voice: "How will Tao's deal with it?"

Li Yandao: "Tao Shi'en is willing to fight for a ray of life for the family. He entered the underworld with a ghost ticket. He has not yet returned, so he will give Tao a chance."

Lu Bing frowned: "Then what if he never returns?"

Li Yan thought for a while and said, "Wait for another half a year, and he should return. If he really sacrificed, there will be news from the underworld, and we will decide how to deal with it at that time."

"it is good!"

Lu Bing is by no means a kind person, he completely ignores the face of the monk and the face of the Buddha, and thinks of the Japanese pirates: "Since there are nine-headed worms, can we attack the Japanese country?"

Li Yan shook his head slightly: "Nine-headed worms alone are not enough..."

He didn't underestimate Wa country, because the opponent also has a background.

The lifeless old mother behind the White Lotus Sect has a relationship with the heaven, and the three artifacts of the kingdom of Wa have collusion with the underworld.

In connection with the secular aspect, the White Lotus Sect and the Mongols, the Japanese Kingdom and the Japanese pirates happened to be the northern captives and the southern Japanese of the Ming Dynasty.

It happens to be solved together.

Li Yan's willingness to take the position of Heavenly Master also has considerations in this regard. In this position, he can not only compile a more complete "Compendium of Materia Medica", but also make good use of the power of the Ming Dynasty.

Learning from the Western Paradise begins with Li Shimin's night trip to the underworld. Myth and secularism are often inseparable.

Lu Bing was determined to make contributions, and he wanted to be the leader of Jinyiwei, who is famous in history. He asked a lot and mentioned one thing: "Today, some officials proposed to reopen the Jiangnan Weaving Bureau to raise military supplies for the anti-Japanese front line, sir. What do you think?"

Li Yandao: "What do the cabinet think?"

Lu Bing's eyes moved: "We are discussing."

Li Yan said indifferently: "It's a good thing, but it's a pity."

Thinking of Yan Dang's deeds, Lu Bing secretly sighed: "Yes, it's a pity..."

After discussing for a while, the two separated, and Li Yan returned to the mansion.

He had a vague feeling that there would be visitors at the house today.

Sure enough, Xu Wei led Mao Haifeng out to meet the ceremony. Wang Zhi's godson, the leader of the Japanese pirates in history, took out the letter very respectfully, and offered it with both hands: "This is a letter from my lord, I hope the heavenly master will send it to you!"

As soon as Li Yan took it, he heard the sound of chains that hadn't been heard for a long time.

Under Xu Wei's excited and Mao Haifeng's horrified gazes, the dead man rose from the ground, and presented the letter in front of him with both hands.

A letter from a pirate.

A letter from hell.

Arrived at the same time.

(End of this chapter)