Liao Zhai alchemist

Chapter 349 Gourd Seed Sword

Tongjin 29 years, March.It's late spring and early summer.

After the people in the capital woke up overnight, they found that something was wrong in the city.

The defense of the city became strict at once, and the flags of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses, which had not appeared for a long time, also appeared on the gates of each city.The soldiers who were parading in casual clothes put on their armor at once.There is a curfew again in the capital.

Young people don't know much about this aspect, but experienced old people can understand it at a glance.

"I'm afraid that Tongjin Emperor will die!"

The old people shook their heads and said sighingly.Only when the emperor's life was dying, would the capital be under such martial law.

In fact, the same is true. Two days ago, Emperor Tongjin had fallen into a coma.The Imperial Physician of the Imperial Hospital has already come to the conclusion that 'there is no cure for medicine and stone', and the rest is to ask the meaning of heaven and hell.

The mortal world is the foundation of the Three Realms, and the lifespan of an emperor in the mortal world is predetermined by the sky, with an unfathomable and unchangeable fate.Only when the emperor is dying, the emperor's aura that protects him is flowing, can other measurers take advantage of this time to determine life and death and investigate cause and effect.

Several bigwigs from the Qin Tianjian watched the stars at night, and after special calculations, they finally came to a conclusion.On April [-]rd, the emperor died.

Now, if you count your fingers, Emperor Tongjin only has two or three days to live.The courtiers also began to prepare for the new king's question.

During the reign of Emperor Tongjin, there were seven princes.Excluding those who died for various reasons, there are still four people who are eligible to be the new emperor.However, during the reign of Emperor Tongjin, there was a prince.

Now that the crown prince is still in power, the heir is naturally the crown prince.

After Qin Tianjian's calculations were completed, the prince was secretly admitted to the palace, while the other three princes were closely monitored by the army.

Every change of power is an extremely dangerous event.Because it's a winner-takes-all behavior.

Prince Liu Hong is 36 years old this year, and he is on duty at this time, on the last shift as the prince.He was kneeling in front of Tongjin Emperor's dragon bed right now, with a painful face.Although he may be very happy in his heart, what he is showing now must be pain.

Today is the third day that he hasn't had a drop of water, and he knelt for three consecutive days without eating.He can't take it anymore.He looked at the royal father in front of him, and only hoped that he could die immediately.

At this time, Mr. Cao Ge walked in. He glanced at the pale Liu Mian, nodded and said, "Prince, eat something, or your body won't be able to bear it."

The prince glanced at him, shook his head weakly and said, "Father is unconscious, how can I have the heart to eat. Don't talk about Cao Ge, I can still stand it."

Cao Bin nodded.The more this time, the better the prince's performance.After all, many high-ranking officials and ministers will come and go here these days to see Emperor Tongjin for the last time.

If the old emperor still has breath at this time, this is the best time to take care of his orphans in danger.He will tell the prince which minister can be used, which minister should be killed, and which minister is suitable for what to do.

Having said that, the prince will be able to control the court and state affairs immediately after he ascends the throne.This is what every normal emperor would do.After the new emperor takes office, he can appoint trustworthy ministers, and then carry out a purge to establish his own prestige.

The prestige of the emperor is always obtained through killing.A low-end emperor kills the common people to gain prestige.The middle-level emperor kills the ministers to gain power.A high-level emperor, kills aliens to gain prestige.

It's just that Emperor Tongjin is now in a coma, and I'm afraid he won't be able to teach the prince this last lesson.The way forward will depend on the prince to comprehend it himself.

Cao Bin looked at Emperor Tongjin, feeling a little sad in his heart.The position of the emperor looks very beautiful, but in fact it is also very beautiful.But this beauty comes at a price.

The same Jin Di Yangshou passed away in just over 50, and Cao Bin is going to be [-] this year.There are many courtiers who live a hundred years, but not many emperors who live a hundred years.

The monarch who bears the fate of thousands of people has never been a long-lived person.

Cao Bin lowered his head and said to the prince in a low voice: "The three princes are under control, and the imperial army has also entered the city. Appeasement documents have been sent to all parts of the court. Your Highness, don't worry too much."

Hearing this news, Prince Liu Hong was slightly shocked.Then nodded slightly.At this point, things should be safe.

That night, Emperor Tongjin finally had no more breath but died in his bedroom.

When Prince Liu Hong saw this scene, he lay down on the ground and cried, "Father, why are you so cruel, leaving this huge empire behind, just go like this!"

All the elders and concubines present were in tears, and advised the prince not to be too sad.

In all fairness, Emperor Tongjin has reigned for nearly thirty years, with no major achievements or major faults, and he can only be said to be a successful ruler.But it is this kind of no merit, no tossing, but it further strengthens the national strength of the big cadres, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, which can also be called a "benevolent king".

After the death of Emperor Tongjin, the coffin was placed in the palace for seven days, and all the concubines and princes guarded the coffin.

On the eighth day, Zhou Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, made a statement and asked Prince Liu Hong to take over the throne.

The prince did not accept it, saying that he had no virtue and no conduct, and could not accept the position of emperor, so he asked the minister to re-elect.

On the ninth day, Cao Bin, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, made a statement, and let the prince Liu Hong take over the throne for the second time.The prince will not accept it.

On the tenth day, Dazong was inviting him again, but the prince avoided seeing him, and refused three times.

After three invitations and three rejections, the officials came to the prince's palace and respectfully invited the prince to take over the throne.This time, when the prince came out to meet the officials, he sighed and said, "I have no virtue and no achievements. Among the brothers, I am not as good as the second brother in virtue, I am not as good as the fifth brother in merit, and I am not as good as the seventh brother in filial piety. Today, all the ministers support me as the Lord, and I am terrified!"

After finishing speaking, he bowed to the ministers, and continued: "The so-called teaching from the public, I dare not resign. I am grateful for the love of all the officials today, and I have the audacity to agree!"

After a series of ceremonies, Liu Hong was finally crowned the Great Treasure.Emperor Baojing.

Then there is a series of amnesties and so on.

The new emperor's ascension to the throne was smooth sailing.Several princes were also driven out of the capital soon, and everything was on track.

In October of the 29th year of Tongjin (after the new emperor ascended the throne, the reign name of the previous emperor will temporarily be used, and it will be changed after the New Year.) The court has undergone major changes. Cao Bin, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, was granted the title of Grand Master and appointed to inspect Jiangnan Road.

This move unintentionally exploded in the court.Because Cao Bin once served as Liu Mian's teacher, he is regarded as Liu Mian's biggest supporter.After Liu Hong ascended the throne, it is understandable to add Cao Bin as a grand master.

But he was transferred to Jiangnan Road for inspection, which is intriguing.This is clearly to transfer him away from the center!It is not a good sign to transfer the teacher who defends his superior position away from the central government.

Cao Bin was sitting at home at this time with a calm expression on his face.At his level, the kung fu of nourishing qi has been deepened, and his emotions and anger are not spoken.It's just that he was sitting alone on the grand teacher's chair, and he could already see the unrest in his heart.

This appointment skipped his direct appointment.For a senior official like him, he needs to be asked for his own opinion on transfer.But this time, the emperor and the cabinet skipped him and issued the appointment directly.

The appointment has the emperor's seal and the cabinet's instructions. This is an appointment letter that conforms to the process.This can only be done with the mutual consent of the cabinet and the emperor.

What Cao Bin couldn't think of was, why did the emperor do this?
'This is unreasonable... Even if he is afraid of my high skills, I will not lose my tail.You can't transfer me at this time.It's only been six months, and he's so anxious!Could it be that he has already mastered the court? '

'No, that's not possible.Zhou Yu and him are not on the same side...but...'

This is also what Cao Bin couldn't understand. It's true that Zhou Yu is the chief assistant, but Zhou Yu is not his supporter.To be precise, Zhou Yu only supported the reigning emperor.

In this case, Emperor Baojing should keep him in the court to check and balance Zhou Yu.It was easy for the old ministers of the previous term to overshadow the emperor.

Cao Bin was puzzled by this illogical decision.At this time, his wife entered the room, took a look at him, and then squeezed out a smile and said, "That's good, we can go home again when we go back to Jiangnan. I haven't been home for 20 years."

Cao Bin was awakened by his wife, and then he also smiled and said, "Yes, you can go and see the people in Jinhua Mansion. How is the house going?"

"It's all packed," Madam said.

Seeing his wife's careful look, Cao Bin smiled and said, "It's okay, you don't have to worry too much. It might be better for us to take a step back."

This sentence is just to comfort Madam.At his age, if he takes a step back, he may never come back.

Not long after, Cao Bin, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, resigned and took his wife back to Jiangnan to inspect the so-called Jiangnan Road.In this world, administrative agencies at the provincial level are virtual, and counties and prefectures are the local administrative agencies.He is currently holding a Jiangnan road patrol, which is actually a false title for a salary.

But he was helpless, Cao Bin glanced at the majestic capital, and finally shook his head.

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At this time in Luoshan City, Chen Zhirui was 'video chatting' with Chen Run, which was a communication spell based on the altar.It takes a lot of mana to maintain it.

But now, Zhang Wei has the power of Jutian Yinxing Banner, and this kind of extremely mana-consuming spell can also be used.

"Sister, what's going on here? Isn't my uncle a minister of the dragon? How could he end up with the treatment of returning to his hometown for the elderly?" Chen Run over there asked very incomprehensibly.

Here, two maids are fanning Chen Zhirui to drive away the heat here.Chen Zhirui took a sip of herbal tea, and said lightly: "I'm afraid we will have to ask uncle, so we will know what's going on. The new emperor ascends the throne, and no one knows what he's thinking. But he will be transferred from the old minister Long, this step I can't figure it out either."

Chen Run nodded. Since his uncle was transferred away, he was a little worried, whether his position as magistrate of Tianmen County could be preserved?
Tianmen County's annual trade tax amount now amounts to more than 30 silver, plus tax money for workshops and tax money for cotton fields.This year's tax revenue has reached as much as one million, which is already equivalent to some wealthy state capitals in the south of the Yangtze River.

But in this situation, the fixed tax paid to the court is still 500 taels a year, and some people in the court have long been unhappy.It has long been clamoring to increase the tax here, from fixed collection to real collection.

If it is paid in real time, then half of the tax will be turned over to the treasury every year, which is 50 taels of silver!
This is not the most important thing, the most important thing is that the position of magistrate of Tianmen County is a super fat vacancy!Although this is a county, the administrative standards are calculated according to the prefecture.

And the head of a government must be a Jinshi.And the head of a county only needs to be a Juren!How many related people have this position in their hearts!
He, Chen Run, got this position by relying on his uncle.Of course, he was given this position because Cao Bin still needed him to stabilize the policies here, and Zhang Wei couldn't be let out of politics.

It's just that this boss has left the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials, so can Chen Run still sit in this position?
Of course, Chen Zhirui here understood what her brother was thinking, and she was not in a hurry, but continued, "Your position may be taken away, but the new successor may not change Brother Zhang's policy."

Unlike her elder brother, she is more concerned about Zhang Wei's political legacy.

When Chen Run heard this, he couldn't help feeling a little depressed. He said, "I haven't been a county magistrate for a few years, and I don't want to leave."

Chen Zhirui smiled and said: "Don't worry, if a new county magistrate comes, you will probably be placed in the position of the chief book." She smiled coldly at this time, and said: "The matter of the county chief supervising the county magistrate , Is it still less? At most, this false name is gone, but the master is still you."

Hearing this, Chen Run was not happy at all. He muttered to himself, "I'm afraid only you can do this kind of thing. You are born to do this kind of thing. I'm afraid you can't do it..."

My own sister, I understand.Don't look at her as pretty and naive, but she is really black-bellied, darker than anyone else.During those years in the capital, she was used by her uncle as a teacher, not because she could handle government affairs.

There are a lot of people who can handle government affairs, so why use your own niece?
Chen Zhirui heard his brother talking to himself, and gave him a blank look, and said, "Don't be so hopeless, can you! I will help you, just wait and see. Well, I still have things here, and we will talk tomorrow. "

After speaking, she broke the spell.

At this time, Xiaoqian had already called her at the door.

"Sister Chen, are you done yet?"

"Okay, okay, I'm coming!" Chen Zhirui quickly grabbed the wooden sword beside him, and ran out in three or two steps.

In Luoshan City, she didn't have to deal with government affairs, and this person was free in no time.The house was also finished, so she thought about finding something to do.Then Zhang Wei asked her to practice swords with Xiaoqian.

After so many years, Xiaoqian's swordsmanship has become very strong.With the help of elixir, she has also entered Taoism from martial arts, with mana in her body, she has become a sword cultivator.

To be honest, Chen Zhirui only practiced martial arts at this grade, so she is a bit older.But I can't stand Zhang Wei's pills.What happened abruptly was to use pills to lay down her foundation.The rest is to enter Taoism from martial arts and cultivate mana.

Two women, plus Hu Jingmo, the three women practiced swords together.However, Chen Zhirui might not really have much talent for practicing martial arts. After several months of practicing swordsmanship, this swordsmanship is still a mess.

The current level is only at the level of being able to play routines.That is to say, it is completely a show.

While they were practicing their swords, Zhang Wei came out of the room.These days, his merits have grown again.

The last time he had merit was when he had just become a god, the merit was given for a while, and then gradually disappeared.And this time he has merit because he has the Empress of Temple Blessing.

Since Jiang Huahua became a temple custodian, she was really responsible.The so-called responsiveness is a compliment to Jiang Huahua.When there is no temple blessing, no one will answer the prayers of believers.To make the idol respond, it must be a very devout believer who broke out a very sincere prayer.

For so long, that's just the two times Mu Youqian and Jiang Huahua.

But with Jiang Huahua, this is equivalent to having manual customer service.The prayers of believers can be heard by Jiang Huahua.

Those whose families are not harmonious, such as the husband-in-law asking for a concubine, the mother-in-law bullying, and the daughter-in-law being unfilial.Jiang Huahua went to mediate in her dreams one by one, using simple language and honest attitude to persuade others one by one.

This is equivalent to being a mediator.It's a very tedious job, but Jiang Huahua did just that!

Then, Jiang Huahua sent the Zhang family and the three great immortals to do the things that saved lives.They did a good job, at least saving many lives.

During this time, Zhang Wei's faith increased dramatically, and the people's sense of happiness increased greatly.In addition, Heavenly Dao also rewarded Zhang Wei with a few merits.

This is really because the wage earners are so busy, the boss earns a lot of money...

But there is no way to do this, Zhang Wei is still contributing in essence, and Jiang Huahua is just a scheduling.

With merits and virtues, Zhang Wei collected enough materials for another Sacred Heart Pill, and refined a Sacred Heart Pill for himself.Holding the Sacred Heart Pill, Zhang Wei came outside, just in time to see his three wives practicing swords.

After thinking for a while, he took the Sacred Heart Pill and entered the secret room on the side.

This gourd cave mansion.It is now divided into several yards.The largest yard belongs to the three sisters of the Hu family. There are rockery and flowing water inside, a big room, and the most important thing is a big bed.

Then on the left and right are the small yards of Chen Zhirui and Hu Susu.Chen Zhirui's yard is elegant and quiet, filled with all kinds of flowers, it is a veritable garden.

And Hu Susu's courtyard is very quiet, a simple meditation room, a pool, and a courtyard covered with white stones.

Then there is the yard of Zhang Wei and Xiaoqian.It is better to say that it is the activity space of everyone than the yard.There is an alchemy room and a secret room in the yard. There are ginseng fields behind the yard, and a big playground in the middle, where the three girls practice swords now.

Finally, there is a small area where the Demon-Suppressing Tower, Formation, Gourd Vine and Cotton Essence are placed.Five acres of space is not too big, so it was packed.

After Zhang Wei came to the secret room and took the Sacred Heart Pill, various thoughts began to appear in his mind.

Sacred Heart Pill is a elixir, and different people have different effects after taking it, because everyone's 'sacred heart' is different.This is not only a pill to enhance one's understanding, but also a pill to enlarge one's heart.

The so-called thinking day by day and dreaming at night, this is the inner subconscious thought.Sacred Heart Pill can expand this, and enhancing one's comprehension is just one of its functions.

Many things flashed through Zhang Wei's mind, including the coexistence of monsters, economic boom, harmony in the backyard, major events in spiritual practice, and so on.

Finally, the thoughts in his mind slowly calmed down...

Zhang Wei came out of the secret room again, and then waved to the three women practicing swords.

The three girls stopped practicing their swords and walked over.

Zhang Wei said to them: "I created a sword technique, do you want to learn it?"

All three blinked, and then all smiled and said, "Of course I want to learn!"

Zhang Wei said, "Then I will teach you."

Although Zhang Wei's swordsmanship is a swordsmanship, it is actually more like a spell.But to practice it does not require mana, even Chen Zhirui can practice it.

Practice is very simple, the only utensils are gourd seeds.

Zhang Wei has gourd seeds in his hand, and these gourd seeds are the gourd seeds of the big red gourd boy.

Although the inside of the gourd was made into a cave, the seeds of the gourd remained.In a gourd, there are many gourd seeds.

With one move, Zhang Wei took out a handful of gourd seeds, and everyone divided dozens of them.

The three women held these gourd seeds and said in a little confusion: "Didn't you teach us swordsmanship? Why give us gourd seeds?"

Zhang Wei said with a smile: "The sword technique I teach you is called 'Gourd Seed Sword'."

Looking at everyone's confused looks, Zhang Wei continued: "Plant these gourd seeds and take care of them carefully according to my method. They will grow into swords, and this sword technique will be practiced."

Hearing this, Chen Zhirui's eyes lit up.This method is good, it saves her from practicing sword hard!
Zhang Wei said: "The growing process of this gourd seed will gradually communicate with you. After the sword is formed, these swords will grow in a gourd. When you move it, thousands of swords will emerge from the gourd mouth. Enemy defeated."

As Zhang Wei said, his hand turned into a ball of aura, which took the shape of a small gourd, and then silk threads flew out of the mouth of the small gourd. This is the finished product of the gourd sword.

The three women took the gourd seeds and left, but Xiaoqian didn't care.Chen Zhirui was very happy.Hu Jingmo put it away with a smile.

Xiaoqian planted the gourd seeds in the ginseng field, and then called the ginseng doll and said, "You have to take care of these gourd seeds for me!"

The ginseng doll nodded vigorously, indicating that she understood.

And Chen Zhirui went back to her small courtyard, dug out a small flower pot, and buried the gourd seeds in it.

After Hu Jingmo returned to the yard, he also found a small basin, then summoned his own fox ghost, and said, "You take care of me carefully, do you understand?"

The fox ghost nodded quickly, expressing his understanding.

These three women, except for Chen Zhirui, the other two are all done by others...

After a few days, the gourd seeds germinated. No matter how many gourd seeds were put down, the buds of these gourd seeds would all twist into a vine.Then Zhang Wei brought a large dendrobium of Yin De, and said to the three of them: "After sprouting, you have to water a large Dendrobium of Yin De every day, and also talk to them to enhance their relationship, you know?"

The three girls nodded again, took Yinde and left.

Zhang Wei has many yin virtues, use them casually.

Then, these gourd vines began to thrive under the watering of Yinde.

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Time flies, Baojing year finally came.This is the first New Year of Emperor Baojing, and Enke was added as usual, and this year there is Chunwei.Another round of amnesty for the whole world, reducing crimes for everyone.

Chen Run is still in the position of magistrate of Tianmen County, not because his position is unmovable, but because this position is too sought-after, and the big bosses in the capital have not yet settled down.

In a year's time, the belief in Zhang Wei, a wild god (because his position was deprived), spread farther.

Outside the Western Regions, Zhang Wei already has several temples, all of which were established by those caravans, and many members of the caravans are already Zhang Wei's fanatical believers.

Because this year, they can get help from Zhang Wei as long as they pray.Fox soldiers who came from the sky countless times rescued them from the fire and water.

In addition to this, in Suzhou Prefecture, Zhang Wei's statue was also invited by many people.Although the temple has not been established, but the statue is invited home, it means that the whole family believes in this god.

The prefect of Suzhou also turned a blind eye to this matter, because this matter was very difficult, and he dared not stop it.

If Zhang Wei's beliefs are forbidden to spread here, then their Suzhou Prefecture will definitely be in chaos!Already more than half of the common people believe in the Great General Who Brings Down the Thunder.

When Shinto and interests are entangled, this force is terrifying.

As the cotton in Tianmen County spreads to all over the world, Zhang Wei's reputation will inevitably spread to all over the world. This way is somewhat similar to Tianhou Empress.

It's just that sea water is what carries the Empress Dowager, and cotton is what carries Zhang Wei.

Everyone now knows that Tianmen County has the best cotton seeds, the best cotton textile technology, and the largest industry, which is expanding every year.

The cotton industry in other places is now being impacted by Tianmen cotton.

The world is changing so fast, but none of this has anything to do with Zhang Wei.He is still guarding Luoshan City.

After a year of growth, under the daily watering of yin virtue, the gourd sword of the three girls finally matured.

As a result, because of the different places where they were planted and the methods of care, the gourd swords of the three women have their own characteristics.

Xiaoqian's Gourd Seed Sword is planted in the ginseng field, where there is a strong woody smell and a strong medicinal smell. With the little ginseng doll's careful care, this Gourd Seed Sword is actually a sword that can cure people!

When this sword cuts on a person, not only will it not be injured, but it can also heal and save people!Seeing this result, Xiaoqian was stunned.

On the contrary, Zhang Wei was very happy. He smiled and said, "This is good! This is good! We finally have a nanny!" Xiao Qian blushed when she heard this!

Then she put away the little green gourd, so she couldn't draw the sword easily.Once her sword is out of its sheath, it will be used to cure diseases and save lives!

The gourds harvested by Hu Jingmo are purple and black.It may be that it has been taken care of by the fox ghost for a long time. The gourd-seeded sword sprayed out by this gourd has a ghostly aura, but its power is not bad.This made Hu Jingmo very happy.

However, although Hu Jingmo practiced swords, she did not rely on sword skills for a living after all, and this gourd seed sword was just icing on the cake.

Chen Zhirui was the happiest, because her gourd sword was planted in the garden and absorbed the energy of flowers.When released, it has a floral fragrance.And colorful, very nice.

But if you think that this sword is just for show, then you are very wrong.

Chen Zhirui's gourd sword has not only the fragrance of flowers, but also the poison of flowers.The appearance is beautiful, but it is highly poisonous...even she herself doesn't know why.

The gourd sword differs from person to person, and according to local conditions, everyone is different, it seems that they all have a little bit of the owner's personality and environmental factors!Moreover, this sword can continue to be pregnant and nurtured, and it can also be fed back to the master's practice!
(End of this chapter)