Late Tang Dynasty: I

Chapter 206 The Unpredictable Power of Ghosts and Gods
Another ten days later, Zhang Jun came late, and when he arrived in Caizhou, he received an edict from His Majesty the Emperor, conferring on him as the envoy of the Jinghai Festival.

"This……"

Zhang Jun's complexion changed drastically, his hands kept trembling, he naturally knew where Jinghai was, far away in the south of the world, does His Majesty really hate him so much?demoted him so far.

He looked at Cui Yin who was following him, his eyes were a little red, and he said, "I'm afraid we won't be able to see each other again in this lifetime!"

Zhang Jun hated deeply. He had worked hard enough in his life. Zhang Jun’s grandfather, Zhang Zhongsu, was an official in Zhongshu Sheren. Zhang Jun himself failed the imperial examinations many times, so he ran to Jinfeng Mountain to live in seclusion, and at the same time sent people to build momentum in Chang’an.

Finally, he ingratiated himself with the powerful eunuch Tian Lingzi at that time, and then he became an official, and became a member of the Duzhi, Wailang. After Tian Lingzi fell from power, he ingratiated himself with Yang Fugong, and then he became prime minister.

Up to now, he has become an extremely human minister, but...

"Hey!"

Zhang Jun was like an eggplant beaten by frost, dejected.

Cui Yin said: "Mr. Zhang, don't worry. This matter has not yet come to fruition. If you make some plans, your Majesty may not be able to change his mind."

"What's your plan?" Zhang Jun hurriedly asked:

"Can Mr. Zhang know Xu Yanshi?"

"The Immortal Xu who will be the prisoner?"

Cui Yin nodded.

Recently, this Xu Yanshi has been in the limelight in Chang'an, and his ability to turn stones into gold has caused a sensation in Chang'an.

"This person is hidden in Zhongnan Mountain, and he has achieved great Taoism. Fang went down the mountain to help the people. If Zhang Gong introduces Xu Immortal to His Majesty, His Majesty will be overjoyed when Xu Immortal uses his immortal methods. At that time, His Majesty will still demote Zhang Gong. ?"

"This……"

A tangled look appeared on Zhang Jun's face, Cui Yin saw all this scene.

Zhang Jun likes to climb up, but Cui Yin is not, and he is more urgent, he is only one step away from the prime minister.

Three months ago, he tried his best to persuade Wang Chongying to surrender to the imperial court, but he did not expect that after his success, he was promoted to a small county viscount, but he still failed to see the emperor.

This time when the Ministry of War reported the document, he took the initiative to invite Ying, in order to be able to talk to the emperor, as long as he could talk, Cui Yin felt that he was [-]% sure of getting ahead.

"Is this person really as magical as the legend says?"

"On the Youfang Bridge that day, there were quite a few people I saw. Clouds grow on the flat ground, and turning iron into gold is not in vain. Moreover, this person is over a hundred years old, and his eyesight is less than thirty. He is as light as a swallow, and he has the Tao of longevity. This technique even alarms ghosts and gods!"

"Even so, distant water can't save near fire!"

Cui Yin laughed and said, "Mr. Zhang is endless, and he happens to be in Caizhou!"

"Ah! Cui Shizhong can recommend it on his behalf, I am very grateful!"

Cui Yin said with a smile: "Small things are not worthy of Mr. Zhang's concern. This person is in Nancheng Laojunguan, so he should go and invite him in person."

"So good, so good!"

……

Caizhou, the palace of the puppet Qi.

His Majesty the Emperor is worried, whether to send troops to Jinghai, not too many soldiers, not enough food and grass supply, and not too few, so that the local soldiers can be restrained, and if Nanzhao comes to attack, it can also protect the environment and the people.

In the end, after much deliberation, I still decided to send troops.

"Send 1000 troops and choose from the Youbalin army. All soldiers and generals who are willing to go to Nanzhao will be raised by five ranks, and they will command Keyin's nephew and son to become an official."

His Majesty the Emperor intends to do so on a voluntary basis, and will not select troops from Caizhou.

The reason is very simple, the sky is high and the emperor is far away, if a group of soldiers are sent out, if the restraint is not effective, there will be disasters.

Most of the Youyu Linjun lives in Jingzhao, so there will always be some constraints.

As for Yin's nephew becoming an official, it is naturally a means of restriction.

"After five years, those who are willing to come back can apply to come back."

Even so, Du Rangneng is not optimistic, after all, Jinghai is too far away.

"Let's do this first. If we can't make up enough people, the military salary can be increased. If we can't make up enough people, the imperial edict will force us to do so!"

Before he finished speaking, he heard the Xiaohuangmen newspaper at the door, Jinghai Jiedu Envoy Zhang Jun had an audience with Xie En.

This is also the practice of the imperial court. When a minister gets a new official position, no matter how far away he is, he must personally thank the emperor.

"Xuan!"

Not long after, Zhang Jun entered the palace and wept in front of the emperor: "I am going to Jinghai. I don't know when I will be able to admire Tianyan again. I wish your Majesty good health and longevity!"

Seeing Zhang Jun's decadent expression, Li Ye was very dissatisfied, and said, "Jinghai is an important place on the frontier of the Tang Dynasty. After leaving here, you should be diligent in political affairs and don't let it go to waste!"

Zhang Jun frowned slightly, the emperor didn't say a word of consolation, but gave him a warning, did he worry about him?

"The minister will be loyal to his duty and live up to His Majesty's expectations!"

"So good!"

"His Majesty!"

"What else is there for Mr. Zhang?"

Zhang Jun thought for a while, and then he gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, when I was in Chang'an, there was a rumor that there was a sorcerer named Xu Yanshi, who was unpredictable in Taoism. I went to see him personally, so I knew the rumors. The words are true. Your Majesty is thirsty for talents, and the more talented people with lofty ideals, the better. I recommend this person to Your Majesty, and he may contribute to the country!"

"Oh, what kind of Taoism does this person have!"

Li Ye pretended to say that Zhang Jun dared to recommend the magician Xingjin to him. Thinking about it, he sighed. The Tang Dynasty respected Lao Tzu as the main one, and Taoism was prosperous. Since Taizong, there have been many people who have sought the magic of longevity.

"Touching a stone into gold, creating clouds from the flat ground, and other immortal arts are incomparable, and there is even a immortal immortal art, which can communicate with ghosts and gods."

"Oh!" Li Ye laughed and said, "Is there such a strange person?"

"I don't dare to deceive the emperor. Xu Shenxian is outside the palace. Your Majesty can call this person into the palace, and you will know after a test."

"Xuan!"

Not long after, a man in a Taoist uniform entered the hall. He looked about 30 years old, with a ruddy complexion and kind eyes. He held a whisk in his right hand and rested it on his arm. He walked gracefully and looked like a fairy.

This demeanor is quite bluffing.

The visitor cupped his hands and said, "Xu Yanshi, a grassroots man, has seen His Majesty!"

Li Ye said with a smile: "Zhang Jun said that you have the ability to turn stones into gold, and you are willing to demonstrate it to me!"

"This is the honor of the grass people!"

Xu Yanshi took a porcelain bowl, poured the water from the gourd behind him into the bowl, and muttered something in his mouth. After a while, the water in the bowl turned blue.

"Your Majesty, please use your iron ruler!"

Li Ye nodded, and the servant handed the iron ruler on the case to Xu Yanshi.

Xu Yanshi put the iron ruler into the water, muttered words, stomped his feet, and burned amulets.

After all, Li Ye understood clearly. If he read the blue liquid correctly, it must be copper sulfate solution. I don't know where the old man found the mineral.

Just as he was thinking, Xu Yanshi yelled, "Facheng!"

"Your Majesty, please take a closer look!"

Li Ye brought his guard Li Yun, servant Zhao Xi, and Du Rang Neng to take a closer look.

The dagger was plated with a layer of copper as expected, and it looked like a copper sword.

"call!"

"It really is!"

"God!"

Du Rangneng, Li Yun and others all exclaimed!

Turning iron into copper has already broken their cognition.

Only the emperor didn't speak, and looked at Xu Yanshi thoughtfully.

(End of this chapter)