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Chapter 1423 Return

Zhang Xuezhou felt that he had gained a lot these two days, but he also felt a little at a loss.

He had practiced luck in fortune, but the starting point was actually set in the tomb of King Liang, not at the beginning of luck in the Han Dynasty as he imagined.

This is very different from the theory of "Zaiyou", and even the introductory method of practicing luck is completely different.

Bai introduced the concept of the power of world favor, which seemed to be deeper than the theory of luck.

But Bai's practice is different from that of human beings, and it is difficult for Zhang Xuezhou to learn from it.

He also obtained the "Dragon Riding Technique". He only needs to mark the place of favor according to Bai's request, and he can use the magic to escape and return to the place of favor.

Zhang Xuezhou did not mention the law in vain. The exploration of favored places depends purely on luck, just like relying on treasure hunting skills to find spiritual jade. You even need to go to the water to find favored places. This technique may be able to play a role, but it does not Under the conditions, it will not play any role.

“It always feels different from what I imagined!”

He rode his horse to the vicinity of Suiyang City and then trotted all the way.

After two nights and one day out, Zhang Xuezhou hoped that he could still catch up with the imperial convoy.

Perhaps due to some luck, Zhang Xuezhou arrived neither too early nor too late. He had just passed near the Suiyang City Gate and saw a row of sergeants shouting to clear the way.

Carriages in the distance were shuttled through Suiyang City, and Li Guang was sitting at the front of the convoy responsible for defense.

When he noticed Zhang Xuezhou outside the city, he couldn't help but frown.

As the chief of the guard in charge of the entire convoy, it was difficult for Li Guang to make these people obey the orders and prohibitions, but he had never seen a situation where no one was seen for two consecutive days.

Zhang Xuezhou's behavior of leaving the team is an extremely serious mistake in the military. It is normal for him to lose his head during wartime.

He pointed the riding whip at Zhang Xuezhou and signaled him to quickly board the carriage while he was out of the city. As for whether there would be any punishment, it was up to the new emperor to decide.

The motorcade rushed out of Suiyang City like a long stream, and there was a slight pause when entering and leaving the city gate.

Zhang Xuezhou stood on one side holding up his bachelor's token to be ordered. When he saw the driver driving his carriage, Zhang Xuezhou had already quickly stepped onto the carriage when the driver held his horse slightly.

Opening the curtain of the carriage, Zhang Xuezhou saw Sima Tan sitting in the carriage without any interest.

When Zhang Xuezhou got in, Sima Tan made a "tsk tsk" sound.

"You have been out for a day and missed Gaozu's temple ceremony. Your salary for this year will be fined," Sima said.

"Thank you for reminding!"

Zhang Xuezhou cupped his hands and cupped his fists.

People like Zhang Xuezhou are not special cases, but no one will increase his absenteeism, and corresponding punishment is inevitable.

Sima Tan mentioned that the punishment must be in accordance with past practices, which made Zhang Xuezhou breathe a sigh of relief.

His salary is not high in the official system. His monthly salary is 800 shi, which means he can earn about 8 guan a month.

The fined salary is almost a loss of hundreds of dollars a year, which is about half the amount of a first-class wife.

Zhang Xuezhou felt a little regretful, but considering that his recent financial needs were not too high, he gave up.

Not to mention a one-year fine, even if he was fined for two years, he would still have to go to Fengxi Ze.

It's just that Zhang Xuezhou didn't expect that what he planned to do overnight would take an extra day, and then he would end up like this.

"What did you do today?" Sima Tan asked.

"I am sick, and I heard someone said that there is a very powerful medical expert here in Suiyang, so I went to look for him," Zhang Xuezhou said casually.

Zhang Xuezhou's casual excuse was also the reason why he told Rong Tianding to entrust him to him. If he didn't see him back and someone asked about him, this would be a good shield.

The imperial court has strict discipline, but it cannot control the life and death of officials seeking medical treatment for serious illnesses. Accordingly, Zhang Xuezhou feels that the reason is still tenable. "Who did you go to find?" Sima Tan asked.

"I heard that there is a person named Li Shaojun here who is very powerful and is good at treating difficult and complicated diseases." Zhang Xuezhou said, "I am also trying my luck to find someone!"

"Found it?" Sima Tan asked suspiciously.

"Found it." Zhang Xuezhou nodded and said, "He examined me and said that I have a serious illness and I should pay more attention to rest in the future!"

"Uh!"

Zhang Xuezhou travels with good reason and is extremely confident. Even Sima Tan, the Taishi Ling, can notice the casualness and naturalness of the other party's speech.

In this case, the chances of lying are lower.

Sima Tan's inquiry also corresponds to the new emperor's instructions and punishments. As long as the correlation can be confirmed, Zhang Xuezhou's punishment will be as Sima Tan said.

But Zhang Xuezhou really went out to see a doctor. Sima Tan felt that in this case, punishing the other party with another year's salary was a bit excessive.

There is a lot of humaneness in the rules. If they are too rigid, they will lose the loyalty of the courtiers.

As Taishi Ling, he did not have the power to enforce the law, so he felt that he would still have to help and say a few words when it was handed over to the new emperor.

"Didn't he cure your disease even though he is good at difficult and complicated diseases?" Sima Tan asked.

"He told me that there is a kind of elixir in the world called Shengshengzhaoxingdan. Taking three or five pills may cure most of my disease. If I can take ten or eight pills, it will be normal." Zhang Xuezhou said, "He only told me that There is no cure for me!"

"Shengsheng Good Fortune Pill...how come I feel like I've heard this name before!"

Sima Tan scratched his head and felt that he had heard of this elixir in his mind, but it was difficult to remember it.

"This is not an ordinary elixir, it seems to be the top Taoist holy elixir that the Empress Dowager once mentioned!"

Sima Tan thought for a long time, from low-level elixirs to ordinary elixirs, and finally to high-level elixirs, and finally thought about all kinds of rare and top-level elixirs. Only then did he remember what the Empress Dowager once mentioned when she got up. Pill.

A Life and Fortune Pill is equivalent to half the life of a master of the Empress Dowager's level. Correspondingly, this kind of pill is rare and precious, and only a few people can possess it.

It is almost impossible for Zhang Xuezhou to need the Creation Pill, not to mention ten, eight, three or five, even one.

No one would use what a top master could use as a trump card on a lowly courtier.

There is a cure for Zhang Xuezhou's disease, but there is no cure.

Seeing Zhang Xuezhou's slightly excited expression, Sima Tan couldn't bear to destroy the other person's beautiful imagination.

The other party had just returned from seeking medical treatment. If he learned that the pill he needed was almost impossible to achieve, it would be a heavy blow.

If Zhang Xuezhou was told the truth, Sima Tan felt that the other party would probably be devastated.

He chatted with Zhang Xuezhou for a while, and then yawned, signaling that he wanted to take a nap.

After a short spell, his soul flashed, and then he went to look for the new emperor in the carriage ahead.

"When we return to Chang'an City, will Master Sima also visit us often?"

Seeing Sima Tan closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, Rong Tianding couldn't help but quietly leaned into Zhang Xuezhou's ear and asked.

"He probably doesn't have much interest in me anymore." Zhang Xuezhou shook his head and said: "At the moment, he is just here to report the news. After the incident is over, he will most likely return to his carriage!"

How could Sima Tan's nap be hidden from Zhang Xuezhou? He must have relied on Yang Po to report to the new emperor.

It would save trouble to have such a middleman, so that Zhang Xuezhou would not have to face the new emperor.

Zhang Xuezhou has already said what should be said. Given Tai Shiling's nature, it is difficult for the other party to add insult to injury. It must be official business, and there is a high probability that he will directly repeat what he said.