Wudang

Chapter 35 The Prime Minister Please Persuade Prime Minister Wen

Zhang Junbao's words made Ahema take a deep breath. If it was true, Huolong Daoist's elixir was much better than the tantric empowerment.

Thinking about when I received the empowerment, the process was not so comfortable, even a little difficult.

He didn't know the situation when Ba Shi gave His Majesty the empowerment, presumably His Majesty felt much better than himself.

No way, there are differences between monarchs and ministers.

How can Ba ​​Shi's skill be compared with other Tantric masters?

And this elixir is believed to have no such shortcomings, especially the medicinal effect is amazing, how could he not be surprised?
"Of course, this is an extreme number. People who need to take pills should be pure-hearted, otherwise the effect will be worse." Zhang Junbao added.

These words made Ahema nod secretly in his heart.

If Zhang Junbao insisted on the statement for five years, he would be suspicious.

In fact, for five years, in his opinion, Zhang Junbao probably exaggerated it a bit.

Just like the three years mentioned by Tantra, it is actually a bit exaggerated.

About four years or so.

He knew this kind of thing.

"Daozhang Zhang, I'm ashamed to say it, but it's impossible for me to be pure-hearted and ascetic like this. If so, how effective will it be?" Ahema asked again.

"To tell you the truth, if the prime minister doesn't pay attention, three years may be the limit. If you make a little change, four years should be fine." Zhang Junbao replied.

Ahema naturally subtracted one year accordingly in his heart, thinking that this is the final effect.

In fact, he didn't know that this was Zhang Junbao's nonsense.

Maybe Huolong Daoist can really refine the elixir with this effect, but unfortunately the elixir Qi Zhicheng gave Zhang Junbao has limited effect.

"May I ask Daoist Zhang, what is the name of this pill?" Ahema then returned to the name of the pill.

"Longevity Pill." Zhang Junbao replied.

The corners of Ahema's eyes trembled, he had many thoughts in his mind, and he thought of the names of many pills, but he never thought of the name of this pill.

"Longevity pill, ah~~ good, good..." Ahema didn't know how to say it for a while, it was so vulgar.

"Master said, fancy things are useless, what should be is what it should be, it's for longevity, that's longevity pill." Zhang Junbao couldn't help explaining after noticing the change in Ahema's expression.

Ahema thought about it for a while, and suddenly felt that there was some kind of truth in Huolong Zhenren's words.

If Zhang Junbao talked about this pill in an exaggerated way, I'm afraid he would think it was some show off of those charlatans.

An expert is an expert, concise but thought-provoking.

It seems that he is a bit vulgar.

"Daozhang Zhang, it's just a Longevity Pill~~ I wonder if I can ask the master to refine a few more." Ahema was very satisfied with the Longevity Pill, but unfortunately there was only one, too little.

"My lord, it is extremely difficult for Master to successfully refine a furnace, and the failure rate is very high, and there are usually no more than three pills in one furnace," Zhang Junbao said.

"I can find all the medicinal materials needed for refining." Ahema said hastily.

He is a majestic prime minister, almost under one person and above ten thousand people, I believe this can still be done.

"My lord, Master has prepared some medicinal materials. The Quanzhen Sect has them. I believe we can refine some more. But for the sake of caution, we really need to prepare more medicinal materials. After all, some medicinal materials are extremely rare."

"It should be, wait for Daoist Zhang to list the names of medicinal materials, and I will send someone to buy them." Ahema said.

"Row."

Zhang Junbao will not be polite if he is taken advantage of.

I will give Ahemarie some extremely precious medicinal materials later, not to refine some longevity pills. The more medicinal materials the better, many other medicinals are useful.

Anyway, it was Ahhema's money, so I don't feel bad about it.

Besides, these things are probably a drop in the bucket compared to Ahema's family wealth.

If you are being polite, wouldn't you be a fool?

"Then I can rest assured." Ahema said with a long breath.

"There is something that I need to let my lord know. Master said, I can only give my lord two more at most." Zhang Junbao said.

"Why? If there are not enough medicinal materials, I can buy them in large quantities." Of course, the more such pills, the better. How can only three pills be enough?
"Your Excellency misunderstood, after three, there will be no longevity effect." Zhang Junbao said.

Only then did Ahema secretly think that he was confused.

For example, the method of empowerment cannot be effective all the time. It must be the best for the first time, and it will be useless after a while.

Although the elixirs are good, the same is true.

"If you take three pills, how many years can you prolong your life?"

"The first one is 4 years, the second one is 3 years, and the third one may be two years." Zhang Junbao said.

Ahema sighed, although he was a little regretful, it was much better than he expected.

Zhang Junbao said nine years, but in his opinion, there should be five or six years.

With the combination of Buddhism and Taoism, I can increase my life expectancy by more than ten years, which is already very remarkable.

Longevity?

He still has self-knowledge. This kind of thing is a myth and legend, and it is impossible to do it.

Longevity is still possible.

"The last two can only be refined after the master leaves the customs, and they can be sent to the prime minister next month." Zhang Junbao said again, "It takes two months between taking the Longevity Pill, so there is no delay."

"I'm so grateful to Master Huolong." Ahema said.

"Your Excellency, you are welcome. If there is nothing else, Xiaodao will leave first." Zhang Junbao got up and said.

"Slow down." Ahema called to stop Zhang Junbao, "Daoist Zhang, it was my personal business just now, but actually I have business to invite you here this time."

Zhang Junbao froze for a moment, then sat back on the chair.

He was a little puzzled, what else was there to do?
"I wonder if Daoist Zhang has heard of Wen Tianxiang?" Ahema asked.

Zhang Junbao was surprised, why Wen Tianxiang was mentioned suddenly, he was a little puzzled.

"Prime Minister Wen of the Song Dynasty?" Zhang Junbao said.

"Exactly." Ahema nodded, "Recently, the imperial court has had many disputes over how to deal with him."

It was nothing more than killing or letting go, Zhang Junbao knew it.

Kublai Khan imprisoned Wen Tianxiang for several years, trying to persuade him to surrender.

Naturally, some people proposed to kill Wen Tianxiang during this period, and others proposed to release Wen Tianxiang.

Headed by the scum Liu Mengyan, they are descendants of the Song Dynasty, and they wish Wen Tianxiang would die early.

However, not all surrenders were like Liu Mengyan and others. Some surrenders of the Great Song Dynasty, such as Wang Jiweng, hoped that Kublai Khan would release Wen Tianxiang.

Of course there are reasons, the release of Wen Tianxiang is to show the broad mind of the emperor.

For this reason, Kublai Khan has been hesitating and has not fully made up his mind.

"This is a matter for the imperial court, Xiaodao is a person who cultivates the Tao..."

"Daozhang Zhang doesn't know something." Ahema interrupted Zhang Junbao, "A few days ago, Your Majesty asked me to persuade Wen Tianxiang to become an official, and the position of prime minister will be vacant. It's a pity that even if I talk about it, he just won't His Majesty was moved. His Majesty was talented in the past and couldn't bear to kill him. Now that he has been unable to persuade him to surrender for a long time, he felt that it would be useless to detain him again, so he thought that he would not come out to be an official of the Yuan Dynasty. Yes, he can be released, but he has to agree to one condition. "

"What condition?" Zhang Junbao was curious, it seemed that this condition had something to do with Ahema staying behind.

Is he involved in the affairs of the court?To be precise, it is Master.

Thinking about it is very surprising.

"In the future, we will prepare external advisers." Ahema replied.

Zhang Junbao understood that what he said meant that Wen Tianxiang would serve as a consultant as a Taoist priest in the future.

Wen Tianxiang was not allowed to be the official of the Great Yuan, but he was asked to advise, which was probably a compromise plan of Kublai Khan.

"The Quanzhen Sect is the number one Taoist sect in the world, and it was most appropriate for Qi Zhicheng to persuade him in the past." Ahema said, "It's just that Wen Tianxiang doesn't like the Quanzhen Sect, so it's not appropriate for ordinary Taoists to persuade him. Isn’t it God’s will that Huolong Daoist comes to Dadu now?”

The Quanzhen Sect is basically in the north, and has relations with the Kingdom of Jin, Mongolia and Yuan Dynasty, but has nothing to do with the Great Song Dynasty.

In the past, it was not that the Song Dynasty had never found the Quanzhen Sect, but the Quanzhen Sect chose Temujin.

Therefore, it is really inappropriate for Quanzhen Sect to persuade Wen Tianxiang.

At the same time, Zhang Junbao was amused, even if Qi Zhicheng was suitable, Ahema probably wouldn't invite him.

After all, there is nothing to talk about between the two of them. Wouldn't it be self-degrading to ask him to invite him?
"Prime Minister, I'm afraid it will take some time for my master to go out." Zhang Junbao said.

"Is that so?" Ahema thought for a while, "Your Majesty is in a hurry, and Wen Tianxiang has to be persuaded on this matter as soon as possible. In this way, Daoist Zhang, why don't you go to see Wen Tianxiang and see if you can persuade him?"

"Me?" Zhang Junbao's eyes widened, he didn't expect Ahema to let him go, "How to make it?"

"Why can't it be done?" Ahema said with a smile, "On the day of the Sutra debate, the Taoist priest fought against the monks with his tongue, and his heroic appearance made the emperor admit defeat. I think that Taoist Zhang will be able to persuade Wen Tianxiang. I hope that Taoist Zhang can help. .”

"You can try Xiaodao." Zhang Junbao thought for a while, "It's just that after the debate, the Taoist school is restless, and Xiaodao's heart is really hard to calm down. Under the disturbed mind, I'm afraid it will spoil the big things of adults."

Seeing Wen Tianxiang was a surprise to Zhang Junbao.

To persuade Wen Tianxiang to surrender?
Zhang Junbao never thought that he could succeed, but he is a loyal man who would rather die than submit, which is really admirable.

Besides, how could I persuade Wen Tianxiang to surrender?
Is that still human?
He even thought about whether he could save Wen Tianxiang and see if he could save his life.

Of course, he also thought about the gold leaf.

The gold foil is related to the Wanshou Dao Zang, but Wen Tianxiang may know this clue.

I didn't have the chance to get in touch with Wen Tianxiang before, but I didn't expect Ahema to send me the opportunity.

This matter was naturally settled, and as for how to do it later, I had to discuss it with Qi Zhicheng.

Prime Minister Wen is so loyal, he must find a way to keep it.

Ahema looked at Zhang Junbao thoughtfully, what does this kid mean?
But as a politician, he quickly understood the meaning of Zhang Junbao's words.

This is talking about the Quanzhen teaching.

After the debate between Taoism and Buddhism was defeated, the prestige of Taoism was greatly damaged, and I don't know how many people will fall into trouble.

Even though the Quanzhen Sect will not die just like this, I am afraid that the benefits obtained in the heyday of the past will be spit out a lot, and how many people are jealous.

Ahema did not answer immediately.

He wondered if what Zhang Junbao said meant Qi Zhicheng?
Is it Qi Zhicheng who wants to ask himself for help?
Thinking about it this way, Ahema felt reliable.

Qi Zhicheng was in a hurry.

At first he thought it was only for Qin Youwei's affairs, but now it seems that Zhang Junbao's trip also included Qi Zhicheng's intention, for Quanzhen Sect.

If Zhang Junbao could help persuade Wen Tianxiang, it would be fine for him to take a sneak peek at the Quanzhen Sect.

Although I have personal grievances with Qi Zhicheng, sometimes these grievances can be completely resolved.

The Quanzhen Sect is being suppressed now, and if I give support, then I can get the support of the Quanzhen Sect.

Even if the Quanzhen sect's power is greatly damaged, the Quanzhen disciples are all over the north, and its power should not be underestimated.

Under the consideration of gains and losses, Ahema felt that this matter could still be done, and the advantages outweighed the disadvantages.

"I heard that the Buddhist sect has taken over many temples and properties of the Quanzhen Sect in the past two days, and the methods have been drastic, which is a little too much." After thinking about it, Ahema said, "I will let the people below pay close attention. We must not let Buddhism and some people who fish in troubled waters harm the interests of Taoism."

Zhang Junbao knew that Ahema agreed.

Ahema obviously couldn't refuse this cooperation.

Don't look at Ahema's current glory, but he also has opponents, and the opponents are strong.

The biggest opponent is the present prince.

Once the prince was so angry that he even beat him into a pig's head.

When Kublai Khan asked, he could only say that he fell while riding a horse, but the crown prince accused him of hypocrisy in front of Kublai Khan, obviously he was the one who hit him and said he fell.

Ahema didn't even dare to fart.

The other party was the prince, so he had no choice but to endure it.

"My lord, when will the trail pass?" Zhang Junbao asked.

"In two days, I still need to make some arrangements." Ahema said, "Oh, yes, the Japanese officials will be hunting in Xishan tomorrow. Daoist Zhang and Daoist Miao will come together?"

Miao Dao was taken aback for a moment, he looked at Zhang Junbao, but didn't make a sound.

After all, everything is centered on Zhang Junbao.

Zhang Junbao did not expect that Ahema would reveal his relationship with Quanzhen Sect to outsiders so soon.

After all, this is Ahema's private hunt, and most of the people who are going to be invited are from his faction.

Isn't the meaning obvious if you mix yourself in it?

Although I was a little upset in my heart, I couldn't refuse.

Similarly, Quanzhen Sect also needs this effect, to let outsiders know that their relationship with Ahema has improved and is extraordinary.

In this way, even if Ahema didn't make a move, many forces who wanted to reach out to the Quanzhen Sect would definitely be cautious and dare not act rashly.

At least it is a deterrent that can allow Quanzhen Sect to keep more interests.

"Then see it for a while. Xiaodao has been practicing with Master on the mountain, but I just heard about it. I didn't expect to see it with my own eyes tomorrow." Zhang Junbao laughed.

Ahema laughed out loud.

Zhang Junbao's straightforwardness made him feel more comfortable.

His original purpose was to win Daoist Huolong, even if he couldn't win him over, at least he had to have something to do with it.

For example, the real Huolong is hard to see, but there should still be a chance to start with Zhang Junbao. After all, he is a young man, and some things are easier to handle.

Unexpectedly, Qi Zhicheng was subdued, even if the Quanzhen Sect would not fully support him, as long as he has this attitude, it is enough.

(End of this chapter)