My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 315

"Dingguo Gong, the Taoist priest who was arrested has not eaten or drunk for three days. Not only is he fine, but his face is rosy and his voice is like a bell!"

Hu Wei said to Xu Jingchang, his voice was unavoidably shocking.

Xu Jingchang just listened silently, didn't pay attention, and said casually: "He is locked in the imperial prison, and no one in Jinyiwei secretly delivered him food?"

Hu Wei hurriedly waved his hand, "Absolutely not, I swear to heaven."

Xu Jingchang said again: "Then is there anything on him, have you searched it carefully?"

"Not yet, the officer will send someone to search, but..."

Xu Jingchang said, "But what?"

Hu Yan swallowed his saliva, and then summoned up his courage and said, "Dingguo Gong, what if he is an outsider who has achieved success in cultivating the Tao?"

"Kill!" Xu Jingchang said unceremoniously: "You don't think that the Ming Dynasty will allow a fairy who transcends the Three Realms and is not in the Five Elements to live?"

Hu Yan was speechless immediately.

In fact, all dynasties and dynasties have been quite wary of immortal alchemists... This is not to say that the big guys are so enlightened that they don't believe in these strange powers and gods, but that this group of people is incompatible with the imperial court.

For example, in the current imperial court, Xu Jingchang is considered a different kind, but he is also an honorable minister, who became an official with grace, and was in charge of the General Secretary as the Duke of the country... Except for him, most of the courtiers relied on the imperial examination to enter the official position. The fame that has been tested.

Relying on the principles of the article, and being promoted to the rank and title, relying on real meritorious achievements.

What are those priests?
Lucky to be a monster, or the country's monster?
Only when the country is subjugated, there will be monsters born... Therefore, for most courtiers, even killing a monster with real skills, let alone pretending to be a ghost, is absolutely ruthless, and he cannot be allowed to live.

It is no exaggeration to say that Xu Jingchang's approach is very in line with the mind of a civil servant. He is even more civilized than a civil servant.

However, there are exceptions to everything. In every dynasty and generation, there are people who are obsessed with alchemy and want to live forever.

Let's not talk about those stupid emperors, even the recognized emperors through the ages, Qin Shihuang, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty, in their later years, all have things to ask for immortality and longevity.

Not to mention that there was a famous Taoist emperor in the Ming Dynasty.

As the Ninth Five-Year Supreme, one person in the world, the authority is in his hands, and he is tired of enjoying the glory and wealth in the world, so he naturally wants to try it in the sky.

If there is a market, there will inevitably be people who like it.

As long as the emperor can be settled, it will be a huge profit and reach the sky in one step.

"Mr. Dingguo, I have something to say, I think, I want to talk to you." Hu Wei summoned up his courage and said, "It's not that simple for a demon to appear at this time."

Xu Jingchang finally raised his head and said with a smile, "Speak up, it's okay to speak up."

Hu Mei said: "It's like this. In the past few years, the imperial court has abolished Confucianism and severely punished monasteries... Among the three religions, only Taoism is left. And this official school can't be vacant for too long. Taoism and Huang Lao's learning are not useless. Therefore There are some people who want to sell the knowledge of Taoism, and use it as a step to advance, and seek glory and wealth. There are also people who want to go to the next level, influence the court, and influence the emperor..."

Hu Yan stopped, not daring to continue.

But his meaning is already very clear. This Taoist priest's offering of books has already been stabbed to Zhu Di, and the emperor knows it.In case this Taoist is really successful in cultivation, he can live forever.

Xu Jingchang's treatment in this way cut off the celestial relationship and affected His Majesty's longevity. It is not a trivial matter to investigate.

Xu Jingchang said: "Scholar Hu, what other news have you heard?"

Hu Mei said: "As far as I know, there are many rumors about Zhang Sanfeng."

"Zhang Sanfeng?"

"Yes, some time ago, it was also said that in Jiangxi, a real person came to the world. There was a farming and studying family who lived in a foreign land. On a cold wind howling night, the family lived in a cemetery. There was no food in their stomachs and they almost starved to death. Right here At that time, an old Taoist priest with snow-white hair and beard appeared and gave them a box, only one foot square, but it contained inexhaustible food. Not only enough for their family, but also for other refugees. Until the spring flowers After opening it, the food in the box was exhausted, and there was a scripture under it. This family recited it day and night, and unexpectedly restored the family business and prospered again.”

Xu Jingchang listened silently, and said with a smile, "Scholar Hu, do you believe this kind of story?"

Hu Wei shook his head and smiled wryly, "Of course I don't believe it... It's just that there are similar news frequently, either that Daoist Zhang is alive, or that the Antarctic fairy is blessing, and now there is a book from the Yaodao. I always feel that there is a story behind this, and Duke Ding can't Don't guard against it!"

Xu Jingchang had a smile on his face, what story could there be?
Some people talked about Taoism, some offered books, some gave blessings, and it happened to happen in Jiangxi... Don't think that Jin Yiwei is a vegetarian. Xu Jingchang has all kinds of news in his hands, and he knows exactly what these people are playing.

It's just that Xu Jingchang is used to fishing for big fish with a long line, and he has no plans to close the net yet.

Now that Hu Mei brought it up, Xu Jingchang said, "Alright, let's go and see how much this worldly expert has."

Xu Jingchang and Hu Wei arrived at the Imperial Prison, as expected, the Taoist priest sat on the ground with a ruddy complexion, and said with a smile: "Ding Guogong, the poor Taoist has the heart to help the society, to help you achieve prosperity and benefit the common people, why should you be suspicious of the poor Taoist? "

Xu Jingchang smiled faintly, "You're not too soft-spoken!"

The Taoist smiled undiminished, and said slowly: "Poverty is not just about breath, I have presented four volumes of books, and all my abilities are learned from books. Could it be that Duke Ding doesn't want to learn?"

"I don't want to!" Xu Jingchang replied simply, "I'm not interested in it at all."

The Taoist was stunned, he had never met such a bad person, he could only say with a chuckle: "In this way, Ding Guogong is not a predestined person, and the poor Daoist has nothing to do."

Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "It's true. I'm not interested in anything you say, and you don't have to worry about it... I locked you up for three days, and if you count another four days, it will be seven days. With your financial resources, I'm afraid I can't afford more ginseng to supplement Qidan... Seven days is the most, I'll come to see you after ten days, and I'll see how many supernatural powers you have, and you can withstand hunger!"

Hearing what Xu Jingchang said, the old Taoist was almost fooled at once, his face couldn't help changing, he could only smile and said: "Since Duke Dingguo regards the poor Taoist as a liar, the poor Taoist has nothing to say."

Xu Jingchang said again: "No, you can't just say nothing."

The Taoist was shocked, "Mr. Dingguo, what do you mean? Do you want to use torture?"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "You really guessed it right. I looked at the book you presented. The content in it is not original at all, but copied from various places. There are "Tao Te Ching" and "Nan Hua Jing", There are also quite a few Buddhist scriptures, as well as some works written by former literati, which can be described as combining the three religions into one, and they are stewed in one pot. Taoist, with your ability, I am afraid that you will not be able to copy them. If you are smart, you should clarify the source as soon as possible. , I might hold my hands high in the future, if not, you will soon learn how much the Jinyiwei Imperial Prison is capable of."

At this moment, beads of sweat appeared on the temples of the Taoist priest, and he was really scared.

And Hu Wei who was on the side was also very surprised. It turns out that Ding Guogong has already figured out so many things in such a short time, which is really an eye-opener!
The Taoist reluctantly said: "Ding Guogong said that the poor and the poor don't know anything about it. My scriptures were given by a white-haired and white-bearded real person. After he gave the book to me, he disappeared. I think it was Zhang Zhenren who came to the world. Dingguogong, you should be clear that Zhang Zhenren lived for more than 100 years and ascended immediately. He has already become a god. How can the scriptures he sent be fake? Blessings, disasters and family members!"

Xu Jingchang laughed and said, "Scholar Hu, do you hear that, he is threatening me!"

Hu Wei immediately said: "Mr. Ding, this person must be a monster. I will search his whole body now, and then torture him severely to find out who instigated it."

Xu Jingchang nodded, said nothing, but turned and left.

This kind of liar is really nothing.

It's just that when he came back from the prison, Zhu Di immediately sent someone to invite Xu Jingchang into the palace.

After Xu Jingchang arrived, Zhu Di said, "How about it, I heard that you imprisoned a Taoist priest?"

Xu Jingchang said: "It is true that this happened. I thought that a mere monster is nothing, but I didn't expect to alarm Your Majesty."

Zhu Di sighed: "It's not a trivial matter, after all, it's a matter of life and death..."

With that said, Zhu Di took out a box, and after opening it, there were nine golden pills inside.

Or change to a better name...Jindan!
"Someone dedicated this to me. It is said that it can prolong life and increase life span. It can also rejuvenate!"

"Rejuvenation?" Xu Jingchang asked puzzled.

"That is to say, it can strengthen the kidney qi and return."

When Xu Jingchang heard this, he almost laughed out loud, "Your Majesty, the leaves are reborn, and the flowers bloom again after withering. How can people turn the world around and return to youth?"

Zhu Di snorted, "I also understand this matter, but I'm thinking, even if this pill is not so miraculous, it may have some effect... Otherwise, you can take it back and taste it, and after you eat it, tell me how it works. Then if I eat it again, it can be regarded as a joy for us monarchs and ministers, sharing the fairy medicine."

Xu Jingchang immediately rolled his eyes, just looking at that shiny, round thing makes one's heart skip a beat and one's soul shattered, the ghost knows how many things of lead and mercury are in it.

He is still young, so he doesn't want to be Zhu Di's guinea pig.

"Your Majesty, why don't you do it this way? Whoever offers medicine to His Majesty will be allowed to test the medicine. This can be regarded as Shennong's tasting of all kinds of herbs."

Zhu Di's eyes lit up, this method is really good.

"Xu Jingchang, do you know who gave me these medicines?"

"I don't know."

Zhu Di sighed softly, "It's Chen Ying."

Chen Ying!

He was the one who spread rumors about the earthquake and attacked Xu Jingchang. Why is he still stubborn and looking for death again?It would be unreasonable to not accept him.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Chen must be very confident in offering the medicine. Your Majesty might as well let him try the medicine himself. If it really prolongs his life and rejuvenates his body, His Majesty can keep him by his side and search for all kinds of novelty things. His Majesty prolongs his life."

(End of this chapter)