Cultivation of immortals begins with the appearance of ancestors

Chapter 21
Fengxi County, City Gate

There was already a long queue here, and since I learned that several big households in Fengxi County paid for people to repair river embankments and roads in exchange for work, more and more young and strong people came to inquire.

Even the local people who are busy with farming can't help but take time out of their busy schedules to inquire.

"Master, there are so many good people in Fengxi County. It's a great merit for these big households to contribute money and efforts at this time!"

At this time, among the crowd, several figures wearing bamboo hats watched the scene from afar.

"No, if it wasn't for the kindness of the big families headed by the Zhang family, how many of these refugees would starve to death, and they even hired a few doctors outside the city to open free clinics?"

Next to him was a well-dressed young man in cool silk and satin who took the words by the way, his eyes full of pride.

A few figures in bamboo hats looked sideways upon hearing this.

"Master, shall we go and have a look at those big houses?"

I saw one of the young figures eager to try at this time, with a light in his eyes.

"If they are willing to beg for alms, the silver taels we raised for the golden body of the patriarch will be lost!"

Hearing the words, several figures turned their gazes to the leading middle-aged man. He was wearing a bamboo hat, but he was wearing a Taoist robe, a pure yang scarf on his head, and a sword on his back.

"Since good faith will lead to good deeds, let's try it!"

The leading figure nodded slightly, but there was a strange smile in his eyes.

"Okay, Master, I'll go find out first!"

One of the chubby figures was smiling.

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Zhangjia
At this time in the evening, the lights are on

Zhang Yi is negotiating with the envoy of the Gu family.

Not long after Gu Xiuer was studying, someone from the Gu family came to visit in person. This time, the person who came was Gu Zhen, the younger brother of the head of the Gu family. Long sword, the momentum is not small.

When Zhang Yi and Gu Zhen were bargaining, Zhang Jian was sitting next to him to prevent accidents, but Zhang Jian only kept a faint smile on his face while looking at Gu Zhen.

But Zhang Jian reckoned that this time the Gu family came for peace talks, and it seemed that they were not going to continue fighting with the Zhang family.

The Gu family suffered a loss at the hands of the Zhang family last time, and they couldn't see the details of the Zhang family. At this time, the peace talks are indeed more in line with the interests of the Gu family.

This kind of Zanying family is the most cautious, if they can't see the details clearly, they will never take the risk to form a death feud.

Especially after learning that the Zhang family has at least two 'Fangwai Warlocks'.

The Gu family gave up some of their interests, and they promised not to interfere in the overall situation of Fengxi County, but the negotiations on other compensation terms reached a deadlock.

The Zhang family is obviously not satisfied with this little harvest. This time, the Gu family broke the rules and even sent someone to destroy the Zhang family's treasure, the plaque given by the emperor. When Zhang Yi learned that the plaque can also ward off evil spirits, it deterred magicians from other places. After that, it was a big heartache.

On the other hand, the Gu family believed that the Zhang family had already taken advantage of the boss. Fengxi County was originally the sphere of influence of the Gu family, and Yang Qing was the representative of the Gu family in Fengxi County. He paid a lot of money, but now the Zhang family has taken advantage of it. This is already a great way to avoid it.

Zhang Jian sat on the chair with a relaxed expression. The influence of the Zhang family has completely radiated to every part of Fengxi County, and his influence will also increase to a certain extent. The next time he worships the ancestors, he should gain a lot.

But as the Zhang family took control of Fengxi County, it would be difficult to go further.

Fengyang has already had masters all over the place, but now that the refugees are in chaos and bandits are everywhere, it is an opportunity.

"Especially at this time, in order to resist the oppression of the county guard..."

Zhang Jian's eyes glowed.

Sheriff Yu Tongguang, although he has never seen it before, but he has heard of it. This sheriff is a ruthless character. pattern, revive the prestige of the imperial court.

For this reason, not long after he entered Fengyang, he took down several local big families one after another, ransacked their homes and wiped out their families, opened up granaries, and bought people's hearts.

This sheriff has put great pressure on many aristocratic families in the county city. If it weren't for this, the Gu family would not have bowed their heads so easily.

In the end, the Gu family still made a fortune. In addition to a few boxes of gold and silver goods, they also agreed to let go of a few business routes and let the people of the Zhang family participate.

Willing to help the Zhang family establish waterwheel workshops, blacksmith workshops, etc. in several other counties of Fengyang County.

After the discussion was completed, Zhang Yicai called Gu Xiu'er and Duanmuyan out and handed them back to Gu Zhen.

Before leaving, Gu Xiu'er obviously gave Zhang Jian a goosebump. She was still thinking about the marriage that Zhang Jian mentioned, and she was lucky about it.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Jian smiled slightly: "Gu Xiaoniang, you and I have been together day and night for half a month, why are you so unfeeling?"

"Mr. Zhang is so frivolous and a villain with a reputation, but he is not the appearance of a gentleman!"

Gu Xiu'er snorted softly, while Gu Zhen glanced at Zhang Jian and Gu Xiu'er with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

After Gu Zhen led Gu Xiu'er and Duan Muyan left, Zhang Yi shook his head and said.

"Ayu, do you regret it?!"

"Why did father say such a thing?"

Zhang Jian looked a little surprised.

Although Gu Xiu'er is beautiful, it's not that he can't walk because of a beautiful woman. With his current status, it's not difficult to find a good marriage.

Of course, although he has stepped into the door of the great way now, Zhang Jian doesn't think that he must be born to be an outsider who is not stained with the world of mortals.

The world of mortals is a big oven that can best forge the Dao foundation. Zhang Jian would feel very sorry if he hadn't been able to go through the life of ordinary people and experience all kinds of things in the world.

Cultivating immortals is not about severing emotions, but instead needs to learn the truth from the world and forge a sincere heart.

If you don't join the world, how will you be born.

Zhang Jian does not want to cultivate himself into a simple fool, but has a clear understanding of the world, and everything changes in his heart.

Sincere and true.

This is also advocated in "Tongshan Pure Nine Chapters".

It also needs to steal the mysteries of heaven and earth to become enlightened.

Zhang Yi didn't know what Zhang Jian was thinking, but said regretfully:
"Have you ever heard such a legend!
I heard that Fengyang is blessed by nature. The county contains a feng shui pattern that has been around for thousands of years. It is said that there are two phoenix nests in the Shuangfeng mountain range, a male and a female. Every once in a while, a beautiful phoenix girl will be born. Come on, this girl is extremely intelligent and possesses a noble spirit. If she marries into a poor family, she can benefit the poor family and easily create a wealthy family! "

"If you marry into a local rich family, you will be able to help your husband's family to a higher level and create a family of princes and princes!"

"And if you enter the palace, you can take the throne!"

"Speaking of which, I have indeed produced several empresses in Fengyang for thousands of years!"

Zhang Jian was dumbfounded when he heard the words, he smiled and looked at Zhang Yi: "I don't know why my father insisted on letting me approach Gu Xiu'er despite my mother's objection. Could it be that Gu Xiu'er is the legendary phoenix girl?"

Zhang Yi nodded and said, "This matter is very possible!"

Zhang Jian wanted to shake his head and said with a smile: "The daughters of Fengyang have been the most beautiful in the surrounding counties since ancient times. It is not uncommon to see ladies who are beautiful and intelligent. Let alone other things, my mother keeps mentioning that my two cousins ​​are beautiful and thoughtful. , she is the one in a thousand little lady!"

Zhang Jian's mother is also the Zhang family's aunt, the Qi family, who was born in another wealthy family in the county city, the Qi family.

The Qi family's influence is not weak, especially in the army.

The Qi family often blows wind in front of Zhang Jian, the purpose of which is naturally clear to both Zhang Jian and Zhang Jian.

But Zhang Jian's previous attitude had always been respectful and thankful, because he was worried that he would eventually be mentally retarded. Now that he has stepped into the door of the Great Dao, his attitude has changed a little...

"The girl who danced the knife with a stick..."

Zhang Yi shook his head.

(End of this chapter)