The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 245

"Master Xiang. Look. My subordinates have invited Master Lianzhen here."

Jia Sidao was lying on the Taishi chair.Eyes still closed.He murmured: "Jia Xuan. Lianzhen has only left for a few days. How could he return so soon. It was the old man who miscalculated the date just now. That's why I let you go."

"The poor monk Lian really met the Grand Master."

Jia Sidao listened.Suddenly opened his eyes.Seeing that Yang Lian Zhen Jia is saluting with one hand clasped together.He smiled and said, "Hey. It's really the master's visit. How did the master come so fast this time?"

"Go back to the grand master. The poor monk was worried that he might miss the important task of the grand master. After handing over the letter, he immediately set off to return to Lin'an. The poor monk just returned to Yanfu Temple at Haishi today (9 o'clock in the evening). This is not the case. The buttocks have not sat down yet. Re saw Mr. Jia Xuan rushing in, so the poor monk followed Mr. Jia to the prime minister's mansion to pay homage to the Grand Master."

"En. Master. Please sit down. Jia Xuan. Go and get some good wine and food. The old man and the master have three drinks."

"Yes. Master Xiang. Master. Please wait a moment."

After Yang Lian Zhenjia sat down.He took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Jia Sidao: "Grand Master, this is the reply from the poor monk from the north."

Jia Sidao opened the letter.Look carefully.The letter is Hao Jing's personal reply.The content is roughly: Hao Jing of Mongolia paid a visit to Grand Master Jia of the Song Dynasty.Letter received.Know why.The matter of Urihan.Thank you for your cooperation.The power of the world must be united for a long time.The current situation is turbulent.Kublai Khan, the Great Khan of Mongolia, has great talents and strategies.Mongolian iron cavalry is invincible.The rule of the Great Khan is just around the corner.I am a corporal.I appreciate the master's ability very much.However, the emperors of the Song Dynasty have always been incompetent.Today there is a new emperor ascending the throne.It is bound to be jealous of the virtuous and the capable.Taishi Gong Gao Zhenzhu.There must be future troubles.If the grand master is free in the future.Come north anytime.The classics must be treated with the etiquette of students.

"Hehe." Jia Sidao smiled after reading it. "Master has worked hard."

"The grand master is polite. It is the honor of the poor monk to serve the grand master. By the way, the people in the north also asked the poor monk to bring a gift to the grand master." Yang Lian Zhenjia took out another delicate colored scepter while talking. Pottery Road. "Teacher. Please look. This is it."

"The people from the north are still so polite." Jia Sidao took the jar and looked at it.The jars are in the shape of a semicircle.There are many small holes on it.The box is a high-quality pottery product fired with clear mud.The surface is painted with colorful patterns such as goldfish and aquatic plants.

"Could it be that one?"

"What that. This poor monk hasn't seen it either. He doesn't know what's inside. The grand master opened it and took a look, so he knew."

Jia Sidao lifted the cover and took a look.He nodded and said, "Cricket. That's true."

Yang Lian Zhenjia pretended to be enlightened and said: "No wonder the poor monk can hear the sound sometimes. It turns out that this thing makes the sound."

"It's still late autumn. If it's late summer and early autumn, the sound will be more frequent."

"This little cricket is very particular."

"Well. Crickets usually start chirping in July in summer. At the end of autumn and winter solstice, the weather turns cold. It will stop. Not bad. This is a top-grade cricket from Ningjin."

Ningjin County, Shandong Province is known as the first county of Chinese cricket in later generations.Because of its unique geographical conditions and environmental microclimate.Ningjin crickets are not only diverse.And very good at fighting.The custom of cricket fighting began around the Tang Dynasty.It was popular in Song Dynasty.In the Southern Song Dynasty.Cricket fighting has become a very popular activity at that time.Fighting crickets is also known as "fighting to promote weaving. Fighting crickets".According to historical records.Jia Sidao is one of them.He also wrote the book "Promoting Weaving Sutra".Ningjin Cricket Fighting has been quite famous since ancient times.Has always been a leader in this field.

"The master is very knowledgeable. Even this little bug understands it so well. Hey, Grand Master. Look. There is still a line of writing inside the cover."

"Exactly. Here it is. Hey. The characters are too small. The old man's eyes are blurred. The master read it to the old man."

"Yes. Master." Yang Lian Zhenjia said. "I heard that the Grand Master is proficient in this way. This is a special gift. It expresses his heart."

After listening to Jia Sidao, he said: "This northerner is interesting. Just in time. The wine is here. The master has traveled all the way. He should be hungry by now. Eat wine and vegetables. Jia Xuan. Go and get the old man's two high-class Bring the cricket, the tiger and the lion. Fight this Ningjin cricket."

"Teacher, the poor monk offers you a toast."

"Okay. Master. Come. Done."

Yang Lian Zhenjia drank it all in one gulp.Immediately, he filled Jia Sidao and himself with wine and said, "Teacher, how have you been recently?"

Jia Sidao drank the wine in his glass in one gulp: "It's hard to say. Master. You are a master outside the world. How can you know the cruelty of the world."

Yang Lian Zhenjia showed doubts and said: "Grand Master, it seems that you have something on your mind. You are the head of hundreds of officials under my dynasty. What else can you worry about?"

Jia Sidao sighed: "The master is right. This old man is under one person. It's just that he still has to be restricted by others."

Yang Lian Zhenjia said with a smile: "The grand master is joking. Who else in this world can control you, my lord."

"Master Lianzhen, all the Bodhisattvas in your Buddhist school are supernatural beings. Don't they also want to listen to the Tathagata Buddha?"

Yang Lian Zhenjia said in surprise: "The meaning of the grand master. Could it be..."

Jia Sidao hurriedly interrupted: "Master, don't talk about this. Drink and drink."

"Okay. The poor monk will offer another cup to the Grand Master." Yang Lian Zhenjia is so smart.At this time, he also guessed that Jia Sidao was in a bad mood.It seems that the battle for imperial power in the Song Dynasty that Mr. Hao Jing said has indeed entered a fierce situation.

After a while.Jia Xuan brought two exquisite boxes and a white pottery bowl: "Master Xiang. Here we come."

"En. Master. Are you good at this?"

"Go back to the grand master. The poor monk will watch the fun. As for the doorway, I have to ask the grand master for guidance."

"Master, the game of cricket fighting is very popular in our dynasty. It goes up to the high officials and dignitaries, down to the common people, monks and nuns. Everyone likes this way." Jia Sidao put the Ningjin crickets and his own fierce tiger into the white one In the bowl. "Master. Look carefully."

The whole body of the tiger in the bowl is black.Strong physique.The wings vibrated violently.Grinning.Obviously, he didn't take his opponent seriously.The head of that Ningjin worm was slightly yellow.Although overall slightly smaller.But it can also be regarded as the burly one among crickets.Also sharp teeth.Show no weakness.The most special thing is that there are seven horizontal stripes like bamboo knots on its flapping wings.

"What a seven-section Ningjin worm." Jia Sidao couldn't help praising him.

"Teacher. Why?"

"Lianzhen. Listen to the old man's detailed explanation." Jia Sidao seemed to be in a good mood. "Ningjin and Ningyang are the most popular crickets in the world. This one is huge. The one that is completely black is from Ningyang. The old man named it Tiger. Among the crickets, it is called Moling. The common people call it General Blackhead. It is A high-quality cricket that can sing and fight well. It is a typical northern hard and spicy worm. Ningjin worm has the characteristics of both northern and southern worms. That is, it has the southern worm's big body, big head, big top, big legs, The skin color is good. At the same time, it has the physique of an insect in the northern arid region, tenacious fighting spirit, endurance, mouth and fierceness. It has the undefeated fierceness of killing."

"This little cricket has a lot of knowledge."

"Hehe. Master, look at the wings of this Ningjin insect again. There are seven horizontal stripes. This is the so-called stick insect among Ningjin crickets. Generally speaking, crickets with more than five knots can be called top grade. Seven knots or more There are very few of them. If it is nine-section crickets, it can be called the best among crickets. It is a pity that I have never seen nine-section crickets."

At this time.The tiger in the bowl couldn't stand it any longer.It revolved around the Ningjin bug.Opportunity to find a favorable position.At the same time, the beeping sound continued.Ningjin worms moved slowly.Only keep the yellow head facing the tiger.

Sudden.Tigers seem to have found the opponent's flaws.overhead.kick.Rolling long tentacles.Fight up bravely.Ningjin Chong did not back down.He fought the tiger head-on.

The two bugs are extremely fast.In the blink of an eye, the battle has been counted.

The tigers rely on the advantage of going first.Attack more and defend less.Gradually, Ningjin Chong was forced back step by step.

"The grand master's fierce tiger really lives up to its reputation."

"It's hard to say. This Ningjin bug doesn't seem to have done its best yet."

As Jia Sidao said.When Ning Jinchong was forced to the wall of the bowl.Suddenly, there was a sharp scream.The wings vibrate at extreme speed.The flapping wings seemed to be a little wider than before.

"Ah." Jia Sidao exclaimed.

"Teacher. How?"

"This. This turned out to be the best Nine-section Ningjin worm." Jia Sidao laughed excitedly.Compared with the affairs of the DPRK and China.It seems that it is the happiest when it is fighting crickets.

Jia Sidao's laughter seemed to have infected the Nine-section Ningjin Worm as well.Just for a split second.Ningjin Chong began to counterattack.Cricket tricks overhead.kick.To the fullest.In an instant, he regained his defensive position.Yang Lian Zhenjia couldn't help but secretly said: "This cricket's offense and defense are actually in line with the way of martial arts."

A moment of effort.The Tigers had shrunk to one side.dejected.Obviously lost the courage to attack.Ning Jinchong raised his head and chest.High-spirited.Do not pursue.It seems that the tiger is not taken seriously at all.There is a kind of master against the enemy.A demeanor of contempt for opponents.

Yang Lian Zhenjia praised: "Haha. Wonderful."

"En. Not bad. Jia Xuan. Put it away. Take good care of me."

"Master Xiang. Don't you want to compare yourself with the lion?" Jia Xuan asked.

"What a fart. This is the Nine-section Ningjin Worm. The invincible top among cricket fights. How can a lion be an opponent."

"Yes. Greetings, Mr. Xiang."

"Jia Xuan. Go get some more food and wine."

"Yes. Master Xiang."

"Master Lianzhen. I couldn't wait to invite you here this time. I want to ask the master to meet me again. Look at Fengshui."

Yang Lian Zhenjia said: "Teacher, the poor monk knows a thing or two about physiognomy. The grand master trusts the poor monk so much. It makes the poor monk ashamed."

"Master, there is no need to be self-effacing. The old man recently sent someone to investigate the Yanfu Temple where you placed the order. They all confirmed that you are excellent in both physiognomy and medicine. This is absolutely unmistakable."

"That's good. It's better to be respectful than to obey. The poor monk will give the grand master another kiss."

Yang Lian Zhenjia carefully looked at Jia Sidao's face.He looked at the appearance of his hands again.With a strange expression, he said: "Grand Master, the poor monk has only been away for more than ten days. How can there be such a big change."

Jia Sidao's heart sank.The joy of fighting crickets just now has long been forgotten: "The master speaks bluntly."

"Yes. Grand Master. The poor monk will tell you bluntly. Grand Master still remembers what the poor monk said last time. Grand Master, is there a black streak in your official salary palace?"

"remember."

"Let's look at it again today. This black streak seems to be breaking out."

"Why?"

Yang Lian Zhenjia sighed.He lowered his voice and said, "Grand Master. This black line is the mark of committing crimes. The outbreak of black lines means that there is a great disharmony between you and your superior, Grand Master. It is even a conflict. In other words. Status. It is a contradiction with the current emperor. And it is a deep contradiction."

Jia Sidao thought. "Pretty accurate." After a moment of silence.Jia Sidao said nervously: "Master, although we haven't known each other for long, I don't treat you as an outsider. Tell me how to resolve this matter."