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Looking at the vicissitudes in Chen Si's eyes, Gu Fengchun couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Chen Si drank all the wine in the bottle in one gulp, and with the gust of wind whistling in his ears, he slowly told the past that had been sealed in his heart for more than 1000 years.

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That year, he was 30 years old, just at the age of Erli, and Emperor Wu of Liang Xiao Yan was already 50 years old and should know his destiny.

one night.Jian'an Palace in the Liang Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, why did Kuiye summon my humble minister here? Do you want to play chess with my humble minister again?" Chen Si (no, it should be called Chen Qingzhi) bowed to greet him, then stood up and asked with a smile.Everyone in the Liang dynasty knew that their emperor, Xiao Yan, was a chess fan and was very energetic. He would often summon chess masters to play chess with him after finishing his official duties in the middle of the night.Originally there were a few Go masters in the palace, but they were far less energetic than Xiao Yan. When they were woken up in the middle of the night, they were often absent-minded and lacked energy when playing chess with Xiao Yan. Some even fell asleep while playing chess.This is a crime of disrespect, but fortunately Xiao Yan himself is tolerant and generous, so he doesn't care about it.Fortunately, he, the deputy head of the house, is a master of chess, and he is very energetic. He often plays chess all night long, and he doesn't stop until the morning when Xiao Yan goes to the morning court.Fortunately, Chen Qingzhi didn't spend much time in the palace. The main job of this deputy chief minister was to spy on the daily life and whereabouts of princes, ministers and local officials, so it was rare to come back once.

Chen Qingzhi was surprised, why did the emperor summon him to play chess as soon as he came back?Usually he reported his work first, and then discussed chess in his spare time. Although the emperor liked to play chess, he never missed official duties because of his hobby.

Xiao Yan sat on the couch, shook his hands, and said solemnly: "Ziyun (Chen Qingzhi's words), I'm not asking you to play chess this time, I have a difficult matter for you to deal with." " Xiao Yan moved away from the screen, and after a while, he said slowly: "I want you to find something!" Chen Qingzhi looked at Xiao Yan's face, and gradually became excited from solemnity: "It can also make me youthful." Nothing old!"

Chen Qingzhi was astonished.Having followed Xiao Yan for more than ten years, he is very familiar with Xiao Yan's temper.Xiao Yan is easy-going on the surface, but the city is bottomless. No matter how big the incident is, he always looks calm and peaceful. At this moment, he is so excited, and what he said actually mentioned youth.Is it possible that the emperor is learning from the Qin Emperor and Han Wu, seeking immortality and refining alchemy, in an attempt to break the emperor's reincarnation?Since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, alchemy and immortal cultivation have become popular in society. Could it be that the emperor was also infected by this social atmosphere?Chen Qingzhi frowned, bowed his body slightly, and listened to Xiao Yan's continuation.

"I'm 50 years old this year. I'm old and my energy isn't as good as when I was young. Just yesterday, when I was playing chess with Guo Can, the guards came to report that Master Kuetou came to ask for an audience. I couldn't hear clearly. I played chess with Guo Can. When playing chess, I accidentally said "killed". I meant to kill Guo Can's chess, but I didn't expect that the guard thought I wanted to kill the old monk Miaoyun, and killed him when I went out. What a sinful crime! , If I put it back in the past, how can I not realize why such a ridiculous thing happened!" Xiao Yan sighed, and said unhurriedly: "Ziyun, it has been 12 years since I took the throne. , you have been with me for 12 years. In the past 12 years, you have been loyal and loyal. You are my left shoulder and right shoulder. I heard that there is Biluo Ganoderma lucidum in Kunlun Mountains. Eating it can make people rejuvenate, so I specially sent you to lead people in secret Let's set off and look for this panacea, so that I can return to my peak." Xiao Yan's eyes were filled with earnestness.

"I obey the decree!" Chen Qingzhi knew that the emperor's order was hard to disobey, and since Xiao Yan had already opened his mouth, it was absolutely impossible to take it back.But fortunately, after all, Xiao Yan is not as absurd as other monarchs. In order to seek elixir or elixir, he spends countless money at every turn, and Lang spends countless manpower and material resources to do these absurd things. Speaking of other things, let’s take Qinhuang, Hanwu, the two mighty emperors who have made great contributions through the ages. They both made the regime unstable because of seeking immortality and asking for medicine. The Great Liang Kingdom is in danger!Fortunately, Xiao Yan also knew that this matter should not be publicized, so he just sent himself to take a few people there, and Chen Qingzhi felt a little at ease.But he didn't expect that shortly after he left, Emperor Wu of Liang would perform many "feats" that attracted the attention of the world one after another, and went to become a monk in the monk temple! (Of course, this is something to say later, it does not belong to the scope of this book, it is just one or two dabbles related to Chen Qingzhi) "The journey between Kunlun Mountain and Jiangnan is treacherous, and I hope Ziyun will be more careful." Approved, he clapped his hands immediately and said: "No matter the success or failure of this move, when Ziyun returns, it will definitely be the day when the soil will be cracked and sealed as a marquis!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En!" Chen Qingzhi's blood was boiling with excitement.Cracking the earth to seal the marquis, it is difficult for him, a child from a poor family, to have such a beautiful dream in his dreams!You must know that although Xiao Yan is a generous man, he is thrifty by nature, and he is reluctant to change his own bed sheet for several years. If he wants to get a reward from him, there is usually no way.Unexpectedly, Chen Qingzhi easily got Xiao Yan's promise.The surprise in my heart is naturally indescribable.

However, Chen Qingzhi naturally understood in his heart that this task for himself was also very difficult.He has only heard about where Kunlun Mountain is located, and it is only mentioned in legends.There are many descriptions about Kunlun Mountain in Shan Hai Jing, but if you believe the content of this mythology and geography, it will be completely different at any time.As for other useful information, there was only the rumored "Mu Tianzi Biography" at that time. This book is not known to be true or not, but it records many records that King Mu of Zhou visited Kunlun Mountain.But it was too mysterious, and a typical person like Chen Qingzhi would not believe in a book that might have been written by the genius of a literati to find his destination.

However, Xiao Yan dispelled Chen Qingzhi's doubts and handed him a map. It seemed that this map was newly made.However, the degree of precision is far more accurate than the maps used in the military.But when he looked at the route, Chen Qingzhi couldn't help but grow up. It turned out that the Kunlun Mountain had to pass through Rouran, leave the Western Regions, and pass through the Great Desert to get there. The journey is more than ten thousand miles!But he had already agreed, so he couldn't refuse.And the Kunlun Mountains are vast and vast, stretching far beyond thousands of miles. Looking for something here is no different from looking for a needle in a haystack?In an instant, Chen Qingzhi's heart was ashamed.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, in addition to the guard team you lead, I will send you a powerful guide who will take you there. He will follow up with you on how to do it. you said."

"Who?" Chen Qingzhi immediately regained his energy.