Wudang

Chapter 34

After hearing Miao Daoyi's report, Zhang Junbao felt a little puzzled.

It was not surprising that Yu Huwen came to find him, after all, he still wanted to let him go to Ahema.

With his well-informed, he will know as soon as the burning scriptures on his side is over.

But Qin Youwei, magistrate of Baoji County, came with him, Zhang Junbao didn't expect it.

Qin Youwei met him a few times. At that time, the master went down the mountain to see patients from time to time. After Qin Youwei knew about it, he came to Huolong Temple to visit.

It's just that he didn't have a deep impression of Qin Youwei. Judging from the reactions of the people in Baoji County, Qin Youwei was considered a good official.

How could the county magistrate of his place be in Dadu?

Could it be that he was promoted?

This idea was quickly rejected by Zhang Junbao.

Even if Qin Youwei is promoted, it is unlikely that he will be directly transferred to Dadu.

Curiosity is curiosity, Zhang Junbao invited someone in.

When Yu Huwen and Qin Youwei learned that Huolong Daoist was still in retreat, they felt a little regretful.

But when they mentioned their intention of coming, Zhang Junbao agreed, and the two were overjoyed again.

Zhang Junbao's ability to go is almost the same, and going represents an attitude.

When the Huolong Daoist comes out, isn't everything going to be a matter of course?

Zhang Junbao didn't expect that Qin Youwei was really unexpected. He, a small county magistrate, dared to come directly to the prime minister Ahema for tax matters.

Leaving aside whether this matter could be accomplished, Zhang Junbao admired him for his strength.

No wonder the people say that he is a good official, which is true.

His superiors must have sent down the taxes and taxes apportioned by the imperial court layer by layer, pressing down, regardless of the life and death of the people below.

Yu Huwen and Qin Youwei came together, and Zhang Junbao now understands.

Yu Huwen was afraid that he would not go to Ahema's mansion, and that meeting Qin Youwei would be like a treasure, and he felt that he could convince Master with this.

In fact, he didn't know at all that he intended to go to Ahema's mansion.

That's fine, if he can help Qin Youwei with his work, it will also be a good thing for the people of Baoji County.

Such a crazy tax increase really does not allow people to survive.

Miao Dao went to the prime minister's mansion with Zhang Junbao, and now he has become Zhang Junbao's personal bodyguard.

When several people appeared at the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion, the doorkeeper immediately stepped forward respectfully.

"Shopkeeper Yuda, please come in quickly, the prime minister has not yet come to court, it should be soon, you go and sit inside first." Ding Gong said in a loud voice.

Who doesn't know that Yu Huwen is the prime minister's big hit, and these servants are snobbish, so of course they look at the food.

But when he saw Qin Youwei, he froze for a moment and his face turned pale.

He was the one who taunted Qin Youwei that day.

Seeing that the old man who claimed to be the county magistrate was with Yu Huwen now, his heart was trembling, and he was mistaken.

As for Zhang Junbao and Miao Daoyi, he was in no mood to care about them.

"This~~ my lord, the little one had eyes but no eyes last time, eyes but no eyes..." As he spoke, he slapped himself several times, with blood oozing from the corner of his mouth.

Qin Youwei snorted coldly, but remained silent.

He really had a lot of grievances last time, but he didn't want to argue with these servants.

And the other party's appearance is not because of me, but because of Yu Huwen, I have nothing to be proud of.

"Daoist Zhang, Daoist Miao, Lord Qin, let's go in and wait for the prime minister first." Yu Huwen glanced at the servant coldly, and then smiled at the three of them.

Zhang Junbao nodded, and entered the Prime Minister's Mansion under the leadership of Yu Huwen.

The servant secretly wiped his sweat, and then he realized that one of the two priests was not Miao Daoyi?
Another Daoist Zhang?

He was startled, could it be Zhang Junbao who is well known by most of the people these days?
"Blind, blind." Jia Ding cursed himself a few times.

I was anxious just now, but I didn't even recognize Miao Daoyi.

It's fine if you say you didn't recognize Zhang Junbao, after all he has never seen a real person.

And Miao Daoyi has been walking around in the capital city, how could he have never seen it?

It's stupid enough to do these few things by yourself, and then you have to reflect on it.

Fortunately, shopkeeper Yuda and the others didn't care about them as much as they did, otherwise they would definitely not be able to eat and walk around.

As expected of the Prime Minister's Mansion, in the metropolis, there are few mansions that can compare in terms of area and luxury.

Probably only a few palaces can overwhelm them, and this must be the kind of prince who holds real power and is deeply trusted by Kublai Khan. Otherwise, the residences of ordinary princes and Mongolian nobles are far inferior to those of Ahema.

Yu Huwen directed his servants to entertain Zhang Junbao and the others in the prime minister's mansion, as if this was his Yu mansion.

Zhang Junbao sighed in his heart, Yu Huwen was really valued by Ahema.

It can be seen from this.

The servants of the prime minister's mansion didn't hesitate at all in the face of Yu Huwen's order, which shows that this kind of thing happened not once or twice, but also with Ahema's permission.

Otherwise, no matter how courageous Yu Huwen is, he would not dare to issue orders in the prime minister's mansion.

After waiting for half an hour, Ahema came in from the outside.

As soon as he came in, he laughed loudly: "Zhang Daochang, you really are young and promising, I admire you."

After finishing speaking, he glanced at Qin Youwei with some doubts.

Only Qin Youwei didn't know him here.

Yu Huwen hurriedly got up and introduced Ahema.

"A county magistrate?" Ahema frowned slightly.

He felt that Yu Huwen was a bit inexplicable, why did he bring a county magistrate here?
Noticing the change in Ahema's expression, Yu Huwen couldn't help adding: "The Huolong Taoist temple of Huolong Daoist is in Baoji County."

Only then did Ahema come to his senses, it was related to Huolong Daoist.

In this way, I really can't treat Qin Youwei as a small county magistrate.

As a prime minister, not to mention a county magistrate, even those magistrates would not be able to see him unless there was a special reason, such as the recommendation of some important people.

Seeing that Zhang Junbao didn't say anything, Yu Huwen couldn't help but continue to explain Qin Youwei's reason for coming.

These words made Ahema frowned.

He felt a little displeased, what is Yu Huwen participating in?
Wouldn't such a thing embarrass yourself?

This county cuts taxes, so don't other counties have to learn from it?
"Your Excellency, the people are overwhelmed, and I hope the Prime Minister will see clearly." Qin Youwei knelt down in front of Ahema.

"Prime Minister, Baoji County is not rich at all, and the people can barely survive these years." Zhang Junbao just mentioned.

"Lord Qin, don't worry, I know this matter well." Ahema told Qin Youwei to get up.

In view of Zhang Junbao's face, Qin Youwei really couldn't refuse this matter.

He soon understood something in his heart.

Zhang Junbao's coming to the Prime Minister's Mansion so quickly may be because of Qin Youwei.

Thinking of this, some of his displeasure towards Yu Huwen immediately dissipated.

Yuhuwen has always been very reliable in his work.

I don't have a good relationship with Qi Zhicheng from Quanzhen Sect, Qi Zhicheng probably won't agree to Zhang Junbao's coming.

As for Huolong Daoist, as an expert outside the world, he has nothing to ask of himself, and it stands to reason that he would not pay attention to himself.

Unexpectedly, Yu Huwen could find a guy like Qin Youwei. Huolong Daoist could not care about himself, but he obviously couldn't refuse Qin Youwei's request.

Although the real Huolong didn't come this time, Zhang Junbao explained the attitude of the real Huolong here.

Everyone is giving each other face.

Hearing what Ahema said, Qin Youwei kowtowed hastily.

With just one sentence, the tax in Baoji County was reduced or exempted.

"Can you please consider the taxes in Shaanxi, the people's livelihood is difficult." Zhang Junbao said again.

Ahma's expression froze.

Yu Huwen was startled, isn't it good that the adults agreed to Qin Youwei just now?

Why did Zhang Junbao mention the whole of Shaanxi again? This is not a county, it has too much influence.

He felt that Ahmad might be angry.

When he wanted to speak out to ease the atmosphere, Ahema couldn't help laughing and said: "The real Huolong is worthy of being a master of Taoism, and he has the world in his heart. I will discuss the matter of taxes with you again, not just in Shaanxi. , the taxes in other places have to be re-negotiated. It is true that the people have to rest and recuperate, and the taxes in these years may be a bit heavier."

"Thank you, sir." Zhang Junbao thanked.

Since he came to the Prime Minister's Mansion this time, he already had some calculations in his heart.

This is not to beg Ahema, but to put myself in a higher position.

That is to say, all of this is what he asked for from himself, and he came here for the sake of the common people.

Anyway, in Ahema's view, he represents the master.

That being the case, the more high-profile and reckless I am, the better, otherwise, won't I fall into the prestige of my master?
So he expanded the taxation issue to the whole of Shaanxi. Unexpectedly, Ahema pushed the taxation issue to the whole country.

That would be the best, and benefit the people all over the world.

No matter how much the tax cut is, it is always less.

I believe that Ahema will not fool himself on this matter, after all, such things cannot be hidden afterwards.

Qin Youwei trembled with excitement and kowtowed.

It's not that he doesn't know the situation in other parts of Shaanxi. Some prefectures and counties are even more miserable than his own Baoji County.

But he is just a county magistrate, he can only protect the people under his own rule first.

Others are powerless.

Ahema winked at Yu Huwen, and Yu Huwen immediately stepped forward to support Qin Youwei and said, "Lord Qin, the prime minister has already agreed, so you can relax. Come on, let's go out to calm down first. "

Hearing Yu Huwen's words, Qin Youwei understood in his heart that the Prime Minister and Daoist Zhang had something to say next, and it would be inappropriate for him to be here any longer.

So he bowed to Zhang Junbao and went out with Yu Huwen.

"Zhang Daoist, I heard that Lingshi has lived for more than 100 years?" Ah Ma glanced at Miao Dao who was standing beside Zhang Junbao, but he didn't care much.

"I'm ashamed to say, Xiaodao doesn't know exactly how old Master is." Zhang Junbao replied.

He knew Ahhema's thoughts, but Ahema didn't say anything, so he followed his will and waited for him to clarify.

Seemingly aware of Zhang Junbao's attitude, Ahema coughed lightly and said, "Daoist Zhang, I have something to say, so I invited the Daoist here this time to ask for some methods of longevity. Don't worry, Daoist Zhang. , if you need it, do it for me, as long as I can do it, I will never refuse. This official is not boasting, there are few things in this world that this official cannot do."

"Your Excellency is serious." Zhang Junbao said with a smile, "Actually, this method of longevity... I'm afraid it will be difficult to satisfy you. My master does have a lot of exercises for longevity, but these exercises need to be practiced at an early age. The third requires perseverance, the third requires extremely high talent, and my lord..."

As he spoke, Zhang Junbao looked Ahema up and down, and shook his head slightly.

Ahema was stunned for a moment, and then hurriedly said: "Zhang Daochang, you misunderstood, I am not talking about these exercises. I still have self-knowledge, I have no talent for martial arts, and at this age, it is impossible What kind of exercises are you going to practice?"

"What does your lord mean?" Zhang Junbao suddenly asked, "With external force?"

"Yes, that's what it means." Ahema nodded.

Zhang Junbao asked with some doubts: "My lord, Xiaodao heard that there is a method of empowerment in Tantric Buddhism, which can make people live longer. It is said that the emperor master has the method of giving empowerment to His Majesty. Why don't you ask the emperor master for help?"

Ahema snorted coldly in his heart.

If I can please Ba Shi, what else do you want?
Not to mention that Ba Shi's status is not inferior to his own, even if Ba Shi agrees, His Majesty will not agree.

Empowerment is related to longevity, His Majesty will not let Ba Shi give it to others, so as not to affect him.

"The emperor's teacher has something to do with His Majesty, this matter cannot be done." Ahema shook his head.

"Then what about the other eminent monks of the Tantric sect?" Zhang Junbao asked again, "As an adult, other eminent monks under the emperor's teacher should be able to invite them, right?"

Hearing this, Ahema couldn't help but sighed and said: "Please move, please, but unfortunately the effect is not obvious, so I have the heart to ask for advice after hearing that Huolong Daoist is such a living god."

Zhang Junbao nodded and said: "Dare to ask my lord, how did the eminent monks of Tantric Buddhism tell you about the effect of empowerment."

"It is said that one initiation can prolong my life for three years." Ahema said, "But I know it is not so accurate, probably not. Since their skills are not as good as the emperor's teacher, except for the first time the effect is obvious, the next few times I have almost no feeling, and I am afraid that it has no effect. So I thought, does Huolong Daoist also have a technique similar to empowerment? Taoism and Buddhism are different, the secret method of Buddhism is useless, and Taoism may still be effective. "

Zhang Junbao sneered in his heart.

This guy really dared to mention that the empowerment method of Tantric Buddhism actually has great after-effects on the caster.

The first is the loss of skill, which will seriously affect the lifespan of the caster.

It can be said that this is completely a spell that harms oneself and benefits others.

Even if there is a similar method on the Taoist side, it will still leave sequelae for the caster, and the price will be extremely high.

Ahema is powerful now, and the Tantric side must have a good relationship with him before they can give him the method of empowerment.

It's just that compared with Ba Shi's exhausting efforts to Kublai Khan, Ahema's side is a bit more coping.

Ahema must be clear about this.

So he wanted to find another way.

Originally, Quanzhen Sect was a way, but because of An Tong, he and Qi Zhicheng had a bad relationship, so he stopped thinking about it.

Now that his master was born, he saw hope.

"Master Prime Minister, what you said just now is just a small way." Zhang Junbao showed disdain on his face.

"So there is a great way to the door?" Ahema was excited.

He knew the grievances between Taoism and Buddhism, and it was understandable for Zhang Junbao to belittle the secret methods of Buddhism.

No matter the path or the great path, as long as the path can help you prolong your life.

At least from Zhang Junbao's words, he heard the clue.

"That's right, before coming, the master told the prime minister to be tired and tired, so he shouldn't be exhausted because of it, so he asked Xiaodao to bring a elixir, which can relax the prime minister's tendons and prolong his life." Zhang Junbao took out a small jade bottle.

Ahema hurriedly took it carefully: "Dare to ask Daoist Zhang, how many years can this pill prolong life?"

Don't ask about the name of the elixir, just ask about the efficacy of the medicine.

Daomen's alchemy is famous all over the world, but he doesn't doubt it.

"Five Zai." Zhang Junbao spread out his right hand and waved his five fingers in front of Ahema.

Qi Zhicheng gave him three elixir, the effect is only about one year, for someone like Ahema who doesn't know how to control himself, it would be good if he could prolong his life for half a year.

The reason why Zhang Junbao said this was to overwhelm the method of esoteric empowerment, to enhance his master's lofty image in Ahema's heart, and to gain greater benefits for himself.

Anyway, Ahema didn't have a long time to live, and the effect of the elixir is not afraid of being exposed. If it is not too exaggerated, he would like to say that he can prolong his life by ten years.

As for the other two elixir, if you don't give it to Ahema, you have to hang him, otherwise, if you don't have what he wants, how can he do his best?

(End of this chapter)