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On the second day, Hou Meng left a hasty message: "Mr. Zhao Jiedu, when I came here, I heard that Privy Council Tong intended to point out his adopted daughter to you. Jiedushi had already made preparations."

After that, regardless of Zhao Zhen's inquiries, Hou Meng took his servants with him, said goodbye to Zhao Zhen, and set off back to Bianjing.

Zhao Zhen saw him off for a while, but when he saw Hou Meng looking around at him and refusing to say another word, he returned to Baishi Manor.

Zhao Zhen called Dai Zong and Shi Qian, and told them what he heard from Hou Meng. Zhao Zhen asked, "Brothers, what news have you heard?"

Dai Zong and Dai Zong both shook their heads, and Dai Zong said: "My lord, I will go to Bianjing again and ask about it."

Zhao Zhen thought about it and realized that Hou Meng was a confidant of the official family. Although his position was not high, he had many sources of information. Since he mentioned something to himself, he must have something hidden.

"You and Li San will go to Bianjing as companions. If you find out any news, report back as soon as possible."

After seeing off Dai Zong, Zhao Zhen led people to the pasture. He didn't take a close look at the thousands of war horses that the imperial court had rewarded.

When they arrived at the ranch, Zhao Zhen called Huangfu Duan, who was busy at the ranch, and asked, "Brother Huangfu, how are these horses?"

Huangfu said: "Don't worry, Sir, these war horses sent by the imperial court have strong muscles and bones. Most of them are wild horses from the northwest and the other half are grassland horses. They are all fine war horses. They are in good condition and they are carefully raised at first glance. Unfortunately, They are all geldings.”

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said: "I will be satisfied if these war horses can be sent to me. As for the breeding of war horses, I have to raise the funds myself. In the past few days, I plan to ask Duan Jing to live with his brother, bring tea, and go there again Travel to the North."

Huangfu listened and nodded.

After that, Zhao Zhen went to see the weapons, royal wine, and brocade.

Let Cheng Wan'er lead people to select brocades and distribute them to various governors and officials. The rest will be recorded and stored in the treasury for future use.

In Liangshan, Yizhou and several counties and villages in Yanzhou controlled by Zhao Zhen, the people were busy cultivating the land. Even many soldiers took a break and returned home to help make a living.

Zhao Zhen thought about the first-order green goat donated by Lu Daqiang of Fan County, and decided to visit Gaoping Mountain. An ordinary green goat eats a leaf of Gaopingshan ginseng and becomes as big as a donkey overnight.

Apart from anything else, if we could find this ginseng immortal, there would be a lot of benefits.

Before setting off, Zhao Zhen summoned Xu and his two sons, Xu Changsheng and Xu Weisheng, who were visiting the mansion. Seeing these two people, Zhao Zhen said: "I heard Xiao Tongpan talk about you two, but I never thought that you two are also called Changsheng and Weisheng. Now I want to send you two to Yizhou Mansion to study with Tongpan Master Liu Are you two ready to handle government affairs?"

Xu Changsheng said: "But please don't worry, sir. My two brothers have been taught by their father since they were young. Although they are not as talented as their father, they have read a lot of sages' books and understand some principles. Furthermore, with Liu Tongpan's teachings, they can also do things Some copying, writing, and accounting work.”

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "If we only copy and write, it will delay you two. You two were recommended by Xiao Tongpan, so you are naturally different from others. Yizhou is full of waste and is waiting for prosperity. I will send you two there, and one of you wants to go there." Increase your knowledge and learn how to deal with government affairs. The most important thing is to get some experience and choose a small county to be the chief clerk. If you have great achievements in the future, you can be in charge of the same place as your father. "

While the three of them were talking, Chen Liqing broke in and said to Zhao Zhen, "Everyone has packed up, officials. When should we set off?"

Xu Changsheng and Xu Weisheng saw them and quickly stood up to leave.

Zhao Zhen said: "No rush, I don't have anything urgent to do. I heard that there is a ginseng immortal in Gaoping Mountain, so I decided to try my luck to see if I can find it. It doesn't matter if it's a day late."

Xu Changsheng listened and asked: "Ms. sir, we have also heard about this ginseng fairy. According to my father, there is a rare treasure in Gaoping Mountain, a ginseng that has become the climate. It has lived for more than a thousand years and has a unique shape." Like a baby. On nights when the wind is clear and the moon is bright, he often comes out to worship the stars and play in the mountains and streams."

Zhao Zhen heard this and asked, "Oh, have you ever seen this before?"

The two shook their heads, and Xu Changsheng said: "I heard my master say the year before last that I had never seen such a divine object."

"Oh, I don't know who your master is, and how did you say it?"

Xu Changsheng said: "My master's surname is Chen, his name is Nianyi, and his Taoist name is Tongyizi. He is a famous doctor in Wuyue, and he understands the principle of the waxing and waning of yin and yang. When he was seventy years old, he abandoned the world and went to the mountains to practice Taoism. He obtained the earthly immortal realization fruit for a year. One hundred and forty years old.”

"I just heard Master said that for three hundred years, the ginseng was in the ground. It was filled with the essence of the light of heaven and felt the graceful aura of the mountains and rivers, and became a human being. After another three hundred years, nine orifices were opened outside and the internal organs were grown. Another three hundred years, He can leave the earth, worship the stars, and play with mountains and rivers for another three hundred years. He can speak human words, leave his roots, travel around the ten continents and three islands, and complete the great road."

"If you can hold this ginseng immortal in your hand and take it as prescribed, you can become an earthly immortal. If a dying patient drinks a cup of his blood, he will be brought back to life immediately. However, his body is as light as a bird. He jumps across mountains and rivers, and comes and goes like the wind. , the hardest to capture.”

Zhao Zhen said: "I see, it doesn't matter. I don't insist on ginseng immortals when I go here. It's the best if I can find them. If I can't find them, I'll just go hunting."

Xu Weisheng said: "I heard from my father that this ginseng fairy likes to play with lights the most, loves the scent of wood the most, and fears the five spirit resins the most. Maybe it will be useful to my husband."

After seeing the two off, Zhao Zhen sent someone to the pharmacy to get five or seven buckets of Wulingzhi and more than a hundred kilograms of wood incense chips, all packed in cloth bags. Liu Huiniang took it upon herself to paste a hydrangea lamp with red paper. After everything was ready, Zhao Zhen took the soldiers of [Green Flag Liuye Capital], [Red Flag Daughter Capital], and [Chongfeng Capital]. Cheng Wan'er and others also accompanied them, as did Bai Hu and other spiritual species.

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The group took their carriages and left Baishi Manor in a mighty procession.

This trip to Fan County was not purely for the purpose of looking for the immortal ginseng. More importantly, it was to observe the various places along the way to encourage farmers to prepare for farming and reward the military commanders. Although we do not want to fight against the Qingzhou bandits this year, the focus of business will inevitably be on Yizhou, and it is inevitable that one or two counties and towns in Liangshan will be ignored. Taking this opportunity, we are going to take a look.

Zhao Zhen and his party passed Shouzhang and Yanggu, and then turned to Fan County.

Every time he passed a place, Zhao Zhen would stay for three days, and officials and soldiers would have a chat. Shouzhang and Yanggu, the counties and towns were peaceful under the governance of county magistrates Sun Zheng, Zhu Hongji and others.

Passing by Yanggu County, Zhao Zhen reviewed the soldiers led by Hua Rong. Under Hua Rong's command, the [Silver Spear Capital] was skilled in archery and horsemanship, and the morale was high.

Since the incident of the demon Taoist Liu Xinmin, Wang Lun, the magistrate of Fan County, and Gao Qiao, the county magistrate, have been much more diligent in county affairs. Hearing that Zhao Zhen was going to Fan County today, the two of them went out of the city ten miles early to greet him.

After settling in the military camp outside the city, Zhao Zhen, like the previous two counties, listened to Wang Lun and other officials talk about the affairs of Fan County.

Hearing that Zhao Zhen was going to Gaoping Mountain, Wang Lun said: "Sir, Gaoping Mountain spans three places, so you must be careful when you go there."