Jinyi Town Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 365 Going to Guangxi

In the north of the city, Fanyi Pavilion.

The Fanyi Pavilion is the place where the imperial court received envoys from Fanbang.The five Usi Tibetan monks in the respect room live here.

Among the five foreign monks, the leader was named Sangji Danzhu.This person is in his sixties and wears a yellow lama hat.Although he is in his sixties, his beard and hair are all black, which seems to be a bit of a fairy.

Sangji Danzhu asked his four apprentices: "Is the Zhuangshen Pill ready for tomorrow's dedication to the emperor?"

A short and fat apprentice replied: "Buddha, everything is ready."

Sangji Danzhu nodded: "Well, let's all go back to our rooms and go to sleep. Tomorrow morning, we will go to the respect room for work."

After the four apprentices left, Sangji Danju did not return to his bedroom.Instead, they went to the ice cellar of Fanyi Pavilion.

In the deep houses and courtyards of rich families in the capital, there are ice cellars, which store ice in winter and take it out to keep cool and heat away in summer.The Fanyi Pavilion is where the foreign envoys are received. It is extremely luxuriously built and naturally has an ice cellar.

Sangji Danju kept a large wooden box half a person's height in the ice cellar.Open the wooden box and there is a big jar inside.

What is contained in the big jar is what Li Shizhen said is a rare thing that is hard to find in the world: orangutan blood!

Sanji Danju has been in Beijing for more than four years.The orangutan blood brought to the capital is almost exhausted.He looked at the bottom of the altar and made another calculation.The remaining gorilla blood is only enough for half a year.

Without orangutan blood, the magical Tibetan medicine for strengthening health cannot be made.The next day, Sangji Danzhu found Meng Chong, the chief inspector of ceremonies.

Sangji Danzhu said: "Grandpa Meng. There is not much orangutan blood used to refine health-enhancing medicine. Please allow me to go to Guangxi to collect orangutan blood."

Meng Chong frowned: "Aren't there more than a dozen orangutans in the Imperial Garden who have paid tribute from the Nanyang countries? Is it impossible to take their blood? Why do you have to go to Guangxi?"

Sangji Danzhu said: "Eunuch Meng doesn't know something. The so-called orangutan blood must be taken from the spirit apes in Guangxi, Annan, and Myanmar. And the method of blood collection is extremely complicated..."

Meng Chong said: "So, only if you go to Guangxi in person, will the supply of the strengthening medicine that the emperor must use every day not be cut off?"

Sangji Danzhu nodded, and said: "Guangxi has high mountains and long roads, and there are many bandits and thieves. This time I am going south, I also ask Mr. Meng to send some people with strong martial arts to protect me along the way."

When Meng Chong heard this, a poisonous plan suddenly flashed in his mind.

Guangxi is a land of smog.He Liu of Jin Yiwei is already in his [-]s.The mountains are high and the roads are far away, not to mention whether you will encounter bandits or thieves.Even the extreme heat and miasma might kill him.

Meng Chong made up his mind and came to the main hall of Yongshou Palace.

Emperor Longqing asked, "What's the matter?"

Meng Chong told Emperor Longqing about Sangji Danzhu's request to go south to collect orangutan blood.

Emperor Longqing said: "The mountains in Guangxi are high and the roads are far away. I'm afraid I won't be able to come back in half a year. If he goes, wouldn't I have no medicine to take for half a year?"

Meng Chong said: "No, Your Majesty. Although Sangji Danzhu has left, his four apprentices are still in the respect room. They can continue to refine the elixir for you."

Emperor Longqing said: "Since that's the case, you can send some capable people to protect Sangji Danzhu along the way."

Meng Chong saw that the fire was coming, and he said, "Report to the emperor. Orangutan blood is of great importance. The servant girl thinks that He Liu of Jin Yiwei is experienced in handling affairs, so he can be sent to accompany Sangji Danzhu on the south trip."

Emperor Longqing suddenly raised his head and stared at Meng Chong.

Emperor Longqing knew that Meng Chong's suggestion was to divert the tiger away from the mountain and keep He Liu away from the capital.This is consistent with his original intention of sending He Liu to the south of the Yangtze River and monitoring the Suzhou Cultural Society at the beginning of the year.

Emperor Longqing pushed the boat along: "Okay. Let He Liu accompany Sangji Danzhu to the south."

Meng Chong went to Jinyiwei to deliver the order to He Liu.In the evening, He Liu's family had an uproar!

Bai Xiaoyan shouted angrily: "I'm going to Kunning Palace to find Concubine Li Gui! You are already 50 years old, and the emperor still treats you like a donkey! In the beginning of spring, he asked you to go to the south of the Yangtze River. After a long journey, you finally came back, tired. You have just recuperated from an illness. That’s good, I’ll let you go to Guangxi in summer! Guangxi’s mountains are high and the roads are far away, so you won’t be able to come back within half a year! Your Majesty wants to wear down your old bones!”

He Liu hurriedly dissuaded Bai Xiaoyan: "The imperial decree has already been issued, what's the use of you going to fight with Concubine Li Gui? I am the emperor's servant. What kind of errand does the emperor ask me to do? Is there any reason for me not to go?"

Bai Xiaoyan said angrily: "You haven't seen it yet! It must be the decree of that old gelding of Meng Chong who pushed the emperor. Meng Chong, Gao Gong, Zhu Xixiao and others, I wish you could die of illness in Guangxi!"

He Liu also said angrily: "Women, don't you know how to clean your mouth? Sickness comes from the mouth, and disaster comes from the mouth, do you understand?"

At this time, Feng Bao walked into the He residence.He said: "Sixth brother, sixth sister-in-law, what are you arguing about?"

Bai Xiaoyan asked Feng Bao: "Feng Bao, do you know that the emperor sent your sixth brother to Guangxi?"

Feng Bao lowered his voice and said: "I know. One of my little eunuchs told me that it was Meng Chong who pushed the emperor to make this decree. Cough, it's nothing more than wanting Sixth Brother to leave the capital far away and help Zhu Xixiao seize the power of Jinyiwei." .”

Bai Xiaoyan said: "Look, everyone knows Sima Zhao's heart!"

He Liu said to Feng Bao: "Come on, let's go to the study and talk, let her drive people crazy here by herself!"

He Liu and Feng Bao entered the study.

He Liu told Feng Bao: "When I'm not here, you have to keep an eye on Gao Gong, Meng Chong, and Zhu Xixiao, and beware of them finding excuses to frame Zhang Juzheng and Zhao Zhenji, the elders of the court."

Feng Bao nodded: "Don't worry, Sixth Brother! Our Dongchang is not a vegetarian. If someone framed Zhongliang, Dongchang would not stand by and watch!"

He Liu said again: "When something happens, you can discuss it with Li Heijiu, the Governor of Jinyiwei's Nanzhen. To be disrespectful, you are all Concubine Li's people. Our family members are reliable!"

Feng Baodao: "Understood Brother Six. You have to be careful yourself. The sky is high in Guangxi and the emperor is far away. There are all kinds of giant bandits and bandits. I sent people to Dongchang to get the leech machine crossbow. It will be delivered to the mansion in a while. This thing is self-defense Better than a Francophone pistol."

The locust organ crossbow was originally made by the Tianji Pavilion of the Jianghu sect in Fujian.Dozens of arrows can be fired together. 30 years ago, Yan Zifei sneaked into the Tianji Pavilion and stole it.Later, Feng Bao and Li Heijiu were ordered by Concubine Li to arrest Yan Zifei and seize the locust machine crossbow.

Feng Bao said again: "Governor Yin Zhengmao of Guangxi is Gao Gong's man. Sixth brother, you must guard against him when you get there. Fortunately, in the spring and March, the emperor reinstated Yu Dayou as the commander-in-chief of Guangxi. If you really encounter trouble there, you can Go find Marshal Yu."

He Liu sent Feng Bao away, and came to Fanyi Pavilion alone to look for Sangji Danzhu.

After some politeness, the two sat down.

Sangji Danzhu said something, which startled He Liu: "He Liuye, I know, you wish I could die on the way to Guangxi, right?"

(End of this chapter)