Lord of Earth Fiend

Chapter 204 Yan returns, the world is united

After staying at the Yuelai Inn, Gu Leyou went out to find Yahang the next day, responsible for inquiring and collecting various intelligence information.

Chen Jin stayed in the room and gave Ma Shengshen medicine to heal his injuries.

Based on the current situation, it is best for Ma Shengshen not to show up and wait for a while before talking.He was pierced through the pipa bone. This is not a minor injury, but it will not make him a cripple. He only needs to take out the iron chain, then treat it, and he will recover after resting.

After all, it is the capital city, which is bustling and lively, far surpassing those local capitals in Jiangzhou and Zhongzhou.

Staying in the room, the bustling sounds of the streets below are endless.

After finishing his daily practice homework, Chen Jin sat by the window and looked down, watching people coming and going.

This is also a way of viewing, "watching life."

When he was in Jiangzhou, he had achieved enlightenment through this method at the Jiangzhou Confucian Temple.

Of course, epiphany doesn't come easily, but having the opportunity to see more is not a bad thing and can sharpen your mind.

Got it!
This was a procession, with several prison cars escorting them, slowly passing downstairs.

Chen Jin looked carefully and saw that the prisoners in these prison cars looked unfamiliar. They were not the group with Ma Shengshen, but he did not know their identities or where they were brought to Beijing.

Throughout the morning, three groups of escort vehicles passed by, ranging from two vehicles to eight.

These prisoners were all being escorted in the same direction, and their destination should be the prison, which was shocking to everyone.

Chen Jin silently calculated in his mind: The number is staggering...

The common people on the street seemed to have become accustomed to it and took it indifferently.

Chen Jin suddenly thought of something: temple struggles and official strife. It is actually difficult for ordinary people to come into contact with these scenes and they do not know the truth.

Unless those fights spread and harm them.Otherwise, Chunchun is just like the masses.

At lunch time, Gu Leyou came back.

"Scholar, after being introduced by Yaren, I went to see three houses. One of them seemed pretty good to me. But I have to let you go and see it before I make the final decision."

"Okay, let's go take a look after dinner."

The house is located in the south gate area of ​​the inner city. It has five bedrooms, two living rooms, and a front yard, which is quite spacious.

The most important thing is that it is remote and quiet enough, so the rental price is not expensive.

After viewing it, Chen Jin felt satisfied, so he immediately made a reservation, paid the rent, and packed his bags to move in.The rooms are easy to allocate. There are three people in one room, and there are two rooms left.

Intentionally or unintentionally, both Gu Leyou and Ma Shengshen took the initiative to choose side rooms, keeping a distance from Chen Jin so as not to disturb him from studying and reviewing his homework.

When people are in the capital, carriages are useful when going in and out, so they have to keep horses and build a stable in the yard.

Ma Shengshen even asked Ying to take care of the horses, and claimed that from now on, he would replace Gu Leyou and be the driver himself.

Gu Leyou hurriedly asked: "Boss Ma, how can this be done?"

In his opinion, isn't it a joke that a figure like Ma Shengshen, who is in the fourth level of martial arts and can reach the level of a master, works as a coachman?
Ma Shengshen said calmly: "What's wrong? I'm willing to do this. Why, you look down on me, a useless person?"

Gu Leyou: "..."

The relationship between him and Ma Shengshen was introduced by Chen Jin. He couldn't make the decision and could only look to Chen Jin for help.

Chen Jin said: "Just listen to Brother Shengshen."

He understood Ma Shengshen's current thoughts and had long since lost any ambitions.Having said that, Ma Shengshen was originally a person who valued fame, fortune, and wealth above clouds. Otherwise, he would not be a policeman in Lingnan.

After Axiu died of illness and became a prisoner again, Ma Shengshen had already seen through it. He agreed to follow Chen Jin just to help Chen Jin solve some troubles.

As for becoming a coachman, it can be understood as a choice to lose one's original identity and bid farewell to the past.

In this case, Chen Jin naturally fulfilled his wish.

Ma Shengshen said: "Shu Heng, please don't call me 'Brother Shengshen' from now on. Just call me 'Big Beard' to avoid exposing your flaws."

"it is good."

When it comes to the issue of address, Chen Jin is very straightforward and never gets entangled.According to his original idea, he intended to make Ma Shengshen into a famous "bearded man", but after thinking about it, he decided not to do it.

After all, Ma Shengshen is a pure martial artist and has never learned Taoism, so there is no need to force it.

As a result, Ma Shengshen put on coarse clothes and became a coachman; while Gu Leyou changed into Taoist robes and continued to be his master.

After moving into a new house and settling on an address, Chen Jin asked Gu Leyou to send a message to Su Xiaocheng so that he could find someone if there was any emergency in the future.

That night, I cooked a roasted whole lamb to eat as a celebration.

The three of them gathered together, ate large portions of meat, and drank from large bowls of wine. They were so happy.

The next day, Gu Le, who had nothing to do, went out and wandered around the neighborhood. He ran back and said: "I found a Taoist temple not far away with the name 'Duanyun Temple' written on it, but it seemed to be dilapidated and locked. Door."

Chen Jin asked: "So what?"

Gu Leyou blinked: "This view has the word 'cloud' in it, so it is clearly destined to me."

Chen Jin: "... Could it be that you want to take it down and make it into Izumo-kan?"

Gu Leyou chuckled and said: "If I can hang the sign of Izumo Temple in the capital, then my master will definitely smile."

Chen Jin didn't have much to say about this.

It is an ideal of Taoist priests to carry forward Izumo-Kan, and it can even be said to be an obsession.

It’s not that obsession is bad. If there is no pursuit in life, what’s the point of living?
But how easy is it for a casual cultivator to realize his wish to open Izumo-monastery all over the country?
So far, there is one in Wuling and one in Jiangzhou, but they are all small businesses. Once something unexpected happens, they will close down.

Gu Leyou didn't care, but now his idea came to the capital again.

Chen Jin would not stand in the way: "Taoist priest, have you ever thought that we will leave the capital soon... Of course, if you open the Taoist temple and want to stay, there is no problem."

Gu Leyou said cynically: "When you leave, I will definitely follow you. As for the Taoist temple, as long as the signboard is hung up, it will be considered complete."

Chen Jin: "..."

This idea is possible. If you have said it, it means you have done it. If you have done it, it means it is done.

Gu Leyou added: "I just have an idea now. I don't know if that Taoist temple has an owner. Even if there is no owner, it will probably cost a lot of money to buy it. Every inch of land in the capital is precious."

Speaking of money, Chen Jin touched his chin: "We seem to be spending money faster."

More than fast?It was like opening a gate to release floods, and the water flowed.

Fortunately, when I married Su Jin, I got a large dowry, otherwise, I would probably have to find money now.

Marrying a wife does not require much betrothal gift, but earns a large dowry. This was something that was unimaginable in the past.

Chen Jin thinks this is quite humane.

Gu Leyou said: "I will take care of the money matter... Let's not talk about it anymore, scholar, this capital is really not peaceful. I have heard a lot of rumors."

"tell me the story."

"The first thing is that many members of the Tongwenhui have sneaked into the capital, and there seems to be something strange happening, and they are planning a big event." Chen Jin was startled: "Where did you find out about this kind of thing?"

Gu Leyou said: "It's said everywhere."

Chen Jin: "..."

If the Tongwenhui really made a big move, how could the news be leaked so accidentally?Could there be a ghost inside?

Or, spread it deliberately to stir up trouble and create panic.

"The second thing is that after the new emperor ascended the throne, he became obsessed with immortality for some reason and wanted to pray for immortality, so he often stopped going to court."

Chen Jin knew something about this matter:
One is a matter of yearly tribute, which is carried out by the inner factory and collected from famous families and Xuanmen sects in various places. They do not accept ordinary gold and silver, but require magic weapons and precious materials. It is said that they will be provided to the new emperor. Used for practice;
Among them, the Maitreya sect that arose in various places obtained the qualification to establish a religion and preach the Dharma only because it paid tribute to the new emperor with a large number of treasures;

Although it is a rumor, it is serious.

What Chen Jin found strange was that it had only been a few years since the new emperor came to power?
This change is too fast.

It gives people the impression that the purpose of usurping the throne is to gain control of the world, so as to conveniently collect resources and cultivate immortality.

When you think about it, it really seems like that.

Suppressing martial arts sects, cutting down mountains and destroying temples, demanding annual tribute from wealthy families...

All measures have one thing in common.

Another is that the new emperor loved Qing Ci after he ascended the throne. As long as Qing Ci was written well, his official career would skyrocket.

Su Xiaocheng is a typical example.

He didn't want to write Qing Ci before, so he lost his official position and was idle at home; now that he has returned, he finally compromised.

At this point, the difference with Su Xiaowen can be seen.

Su Xiaowen would rather die than write such illusory and flashy words.

Gu Leyou continued: "Rumors are spreading in the capital now. There is a nursery rhyme singing: The frost is heavy, the snow is red; the swallows are coming back, and the world is the same. It's spread widely, I don't know what it means."

Chen Jin pondered: "This is probably coming from Tongwenhui. The first two sentences refer to the new emperor's cruelty and killing countless people, and the blood dyed the snow red; the last two sentences mean that Tongwenhui will become a success. Big deal. Isn't that 'Yan' their chief helmsman Yan Nanfei?"

Since ancient times, nursery rhymes have been used to build momentum, such as "Thousands of miles of grass, how green; ten days of divination, there will be no life"; "Yang flowers fall, plum blossoms bloom; peaches and plums, there is a world"; and quite a few The famous "stone man with one eye stirs up rebellion across the Yellow River" and so on.

It has to be said that this trick is easy to spread and effective.

It is normal for Tongwenhui to use this trick.

After listening to Chen Jin's explanation, Gu Leyou suddenly came over, and then asked worriedly: "Will there be chaos in the capital?"

"How can such a big thing be accomplished so easily?"

Chen Jin sighed: "For a long time, the inner factory has been constantly arresting and killing people from the Tongwenhui. In short, it is very difficult."

Ma Shengshenhu, who was silent next to him, said: "I met someone from Tongwenhui before. He wanted to bring me into the club, but I refused."

Gu Leyou smiled and said: "What do you think about recruiting people from the public sect to join the society? If you want to recruit people, you should also recruit people like me."

Ma Shengshen said: "I don't want to get involved in that kind of thing. They are harassing and beating each other endlessly. I just want to live quietly, but things are contrary to my wishes."

Chen Jin consoled him: "Most of life's affairs are not as expected."

Gu Leyou looked at him: "Scholar, with your reputation, has Tongwen Association ever approached you?"

"I looked for it, but I rejected it."

Chen Jin answered calmly and couldn't help but think of Yan Nanfei and the scene in the cave.

At that time, he suppressed his curiosity and did not uncover the other party's mask.

Later, I occasionally thought, what would it look like if it were revealed?
But even if he had to do it over again, Chen Jin still wouldn't expose it.

Curiosity will kill the cat!

Gu Leyou jumped up and said angrily: "This fellow literary society is so ignorant. If you want to join, don't ask. If you don't want to join, just ask."

Chen Jin joked: "So, you want to join?"

"I don't want to think about it now. Even if you come to invite me, I have to refuse."

Gu Leyou is right and strict in his words.

Since both Chen Jin and Ma Shengshen have rejected each other, he cannot fall behind.

Chen Jin said: "Let's not talk about this matter, lest there be ears across the wall."

It is taboo to have the same article as an association. If there is any relationship involved and the insiders know about it, there will be endless troubles.

Gu Leyou understood the pros and cons, so he kept silent.

Chen Jin asked Ma Shengshen: "You are almost healed from your injuries. What about your sword?"

Ma Shengshen became a prisoner. Whether it was a long sword or a flying knife, they were all confiscated by the inner factory. They didn't know where they were, and it was almost impossible to get them back. Therefore, it was best to forge new swords.

Gu Leyou said: "I am good at forging knives and making swords. If you have any requirements, just tell me and I will rent a blacksmith shop to make them for you."

Ma Shengshen shook his head: "Don't bother, just buy an ordinary knife."

"How can that be done? A swordsman is like a swordsman. If the weapon is not handy, the impact will be too great."

"Haha, it's really nothing."

Ma Shengshen's expression had an unimaginable loneliness: "The knife I used to have was not a magic weapon, but it was passed down from my family. I kept holding it and using it, thinking it would last forever. But suddenly one day , I lost it. At that moment, I felt despair and felt that life was meaningless. But along the way, I thought a lot, and suddenly I felt that the world was absurd, and a lot of self-persistence turned out to be in vain, with no meaning at all. .”

Chen Jin coughed dryly: "The world is ridiculous, and it's time for someone to persevere. Persistence itself is a kind of meaning."

Gu Leyou helped to persuade: "Big Beard, your idea is very dangerous. Do you want to lose all the four elements and escape into Buddhism? That is not good. You can't eat meat, you can't drink wine, and you can't even touch women. That's the real life. It’s better to die, it’s meaningless.”

Chen Jin said angrily: "It's not you with a big beard, so what kind of woman are you talking about?"

Gu Leyou suddenly thought of Ma Shengshen's deep love for his wife. Knowing that he had said the wrong thing, he quickly made up for it and changed the subject: "Then go buy a knife now?"

Ma Shengshen said: "I won't go, you can just buy it."

With that said, he walked away and went to feed the horse.

Gu Leyou scratched his head: "Scholar, what do you think?"

Chen Jin patted him on the shoulder: "It's okay, he just has a problem in his heart. In fact, if he can accept the new knife, it means he can let it go. Therefore, you have to choose a new knife that suits him. By the way. , I also want to buy some throwing knives."

"But how do I know which one is suitable?"

"As long as he's ordinary, he just wants to be an ordinary person."

　Since the children have started school and are less noisy and troublesome, they will have more time, so they have published a new book "The Boxer Is Bigger". If you like it, you can support it.There is no way. After the limited exemption of this book, there will be basically no recommendations in the future, and there will be no room for improvement. The only option is to write one more book. The requirements are not high. Earning an extra 2000 yuan per month will be enough for the children's living expenses. , but I hope my persistence has some substantive meaning, thank you for your understanding!

　　


(End of this chapter)