Daming prepares the emperor

Before the mouse could speak, Zhu Biao picked it up, handed it to Liu Chubai, and whispered, "Hold it."

Liu Chubai was obviously a little disgusted, but he had no choice but to grab Liu Laoxu's colorful turban again.

Just as he was about to leave, Ma Xiuying inside the door suddenly called out: "Biaoer, go find some paste."

"Mother? What did you say?" Zhu Biao responded from outside the door.

Ma Xiuying lifted the cotton curtain and signaled Zhu Biao to come in, then pointed to the blank space on the wall and said, "The New Year picture pasted there fell off perfectly, maybe the little carp didn't stick it firmly, you go and get some paste, and mother Post it back."

Zhu Biao looked at the ground, and sure enough, he saw a festive New Year picture lying on the ground.

It's just different from what Ma Xiuying saw. He saw that the fat doll on the New Year painting changed its movements, frowning, pinching its nose with one hand, and pointing out the door with the other, as if it was disgusting for something.

This is a warning. These days, it has absorbed enough youthful energy and fresh energy, and it is already able to repay its kindness.

"Mother, just wait, I'll go get you paste right away." Zhu Biao waved his hand behind his back quietly, signaling Liu Chubai to go first, and don't let Ma Xiuying see the mouse in his mouth. "I will be right back."

When they got the paste back, Liuchubai and the mouse had been gone for a while, and the doll in the bellyband on the New Year picture couldn't feel the evil spirit, so it returned to its original state and dozed off with the big fish in its arms.

Zhu Biao helped Ma Xiuying glue the New Year picture back, and said: "Mother, I have to leave first, and come back at night. I want to eat chicken legs tonight."

"Okay." Ma Xiuying first subconsciously agreed skillfully, then felt something was wrong and asked, "Wait, where are you going?"

"Go to Mr. Liu." Zhu Biao showed a very cute smile, "Please ask him to guide you in some matters of cultivation."

Ma Xiuying didn't seem to doubt the authenticity of this sentence, she just said: "Go, come back early."

Seeing that she didn't question her, Zhu Biao felt unexpectedly uneasy, but he didn't dare to leave without 300 taels of silver here.

Snow piled up on the roof and fell to the ground.

Outside the study, dogs and mice are already waiting for Zhu Biao.

Liu Chubai was not careful enough this time, Zhu Biao thought that the mouse jumped into Liu Chubai's mouth on his own initiative, so that he could bring him back and give him a free ride. The dog had a good time, It probably didn't pay attention, and it just got what it wanted.

From this point of view, this is a very smart, very careful mouse.

Liu Laoxu was looking up at the red lantern hanging on the eaves. It was about to enter the house just now, as if it hit a transparent wall, and fell on its back, all the hairs on its body stood up, as if it had gone to the house. Permed hair.

When it regained its strength, it realized that the two red lanterns above its head were burning with talisman papers, which were trying to subdue monsters like it.Although he was devastated, Liu Laoxu was of course happier, which only shows that he really found the right person.

Zhu Biao walked over, concentrated his mana and brought Liu Laoxu to enter the door.

Since studying with Liu Bowen, the two have discovered the difference between Zhu Biao even more.Not only the problem of identity does not affect him, Zhu Biao also learns other things very quickly, without any bottlenecks, whether it is painting symbols or martial arts, there is no barrier for him, and even alchemy can be done in a short time. Learn a little bit.

This is no longer a question of talent. Even if you have talent, it should be in one aspect of talent, such as being good at mathematics, physics or Chinese in the usual sense. Of course, there are all-round talents, but all-round talents are just easy to learn. However, Zhu Biao has no difference in learning anything - these things are the same in his eyes.

This is scary, more like a logical and rule setting than understanding.

The mouse finally entered the door, stood up, bent its hind legs, slapped its knees on the ground, bowed its front paws, explained the matter, and continued: "Only you can help me with this matter. After the matter is completed Thank you very much.”

Zhu Biao looked at him, and suddenly asked: "Recently, there are a lot more mice in the Shuai's mansion, do you know what's going on?"

Liu Laoxu hesitated and said: "The villain knows that those mice are all sent by the villain to find out the news."

"You picked ordinary mice on purpose?"

"Yes, they will not be affected by the evil spirit of the handsome mansion."

"What about the one in the restaurant? It has something to do with you too?"

"Restaurant? What restaurant?" Liu Laoxu was stunned for a moment, then he reacted and explained hastily, "For this marriage, all the rats in the city are active. If you see a rat outside the handsome mansion, it is probably just accidental."

"Who told you that you could come to me?"

Liu Laoxu hesitated and said: "This... When I went out in the next night, I sighed under a tree, and happened to be heard by a senior, who told me that I can come and try my luck with Mr. Zhu's family in the city. If you agree , there will be no more worries about this marriage.”

"senior?"

Liu Laoxu said: "Senior is a hundred-year-old tortoise."

Sure enough, it was Upin.Zhu Biao felt that it overestimated himself, and at the same time he didn't think that he could or was willing to solve any disputes with monsters, so he said politely, "Please go back, I can't do it."

Liu Laoxu asked anxiously: "Why can't it be done? If you are not good enough, young master, there will be no one in this world!"

"No one can do it, but it doesn't mean there are no demons. You can find another way."

"No, no, only you can do it!" Liu Laoxu repeatedly said, "After the senior told me your name, I asked many rats to ask, if you are willing to come out—— Huang Xiuzhu and Huang Daxian on Zhongshan are just a few years old. The one you've seen before!"

Now Zhu Biao was finally emotionally affected, and looked over with a little surprise.

Liu Laoxu went on to say: "He went out to ask for the title that night, you have shown great kindness to him, and he also promised to repay the favor, but he has not found any rare treasures in the past few years, so he dare not come to see you."

"So as soon as you show up, this matter will be settled!" Liu Laoxu said, "You don't need to do anything more, just a few words are enough."

After saying this, it suddenly untied its own bag, pinched its two corners to expose the hole, and poured out a large amount of gold and silver treasures with a few clatters.

Gold and silver squeezed each other and squeezed you, stacked layer upon layer, centered on the gray-black mouse in the middle, spreading around, covering the entire floor in a short while, forming several pointed piles.Among them are many pearl necklaces, gold, silver and jade objects, and small bronze tripods, each scattered among gold and silver nuggets, emitting a distinctive and special light.

The whole picture is like a cornucopia in a fairy tale being kicked by someone, unable to stop the car, pouring treasures out continuously.

Liu Laoxu grabbed a huge night pearl, and said to himself: "My lord, please take a look, these are all gifts prepared for you, and they have been collected by the Rat Kingdom for generations."

Zhu Biao suddenly wanted to admit that he was very ignorant, but fortunately he held back his face, with a gentle and calm look, and asked, "Where did this come from?"

If it was stolen, robbed, or murdered, Zhu Biao definitely didn't want it, not only didn't want it, but he had to solve the scourge of the Mouse King after he was able.

Liu Laoxu immediately said: "My lord, don't worry, many tombs were accidentally dug up during road construction in our country. They were all found from inside. Although they are funeral objects, they will have no impact."

Just as Zhu Biao was about to speak, Liu Laoxu interrupted him, with a serious expression, and said quickly and urgently: "These things are too vulgar! I know, I know. Don't worry, sir, the reward is not only that, if you are willing to help me, From now on, the rats in the Rat Kingdom will never make trouble under the rule of the Zhu family, and if the young master has orders, we will definitely obey."

"The rats in the rat kingdom?" Zhu Biao asked, "How many rats are there in your rat kingdom?"

"More than one hundred thousand."

More than one hundred thousand!

More than [-] rats, destroyed tables, chairs and cabinets, drilled holes in buildings, gnawed crops, killed poultry and stolen food every year, is a lot of damage.If it can be controlled, including the ability to collect intelligence...

Zhu Biao said decisively: "I promise, you come with me."

Liu Laoxu was overjoyed, and quickly dropped the burden in his hand, and was about to follow Zhu Biao.

"Put your things away first and put them on the table."

"Yes, yes." Liu Laoxu hurriedly picked up the bag, as if he had pressed an upside-down button, put the gold and silver back, and then carefully placed the cloth bag on the table, fearing that it would be irregular, he even stroked the strap , until the strap becomes supple and hangs down before retracting the claw.

"My lord, where are we going?"

"Go to Mr. Liu."

Liu Laoxu had never heard of Liu Ji.It did inquire around the entire Yingtian City, but Liu Bowen didn't come here for a long time, and most of the time he appeared as a literati. He either went to see Zhu Yuanzhang or stayed in his study without going out. So even the most well-informed Mouse King didn't know about this man.

Zhu Biao found a carriage, asked Liu Chubai to take the mouse up, and then entrusted others to drive the carriage, and hurried to the destination.

When they arrived at Liu Ji's house, he was sitting in the courtyard eating.

He was wearing a thick light gray dress, wrapped in fur with a fur collar, holding a bowl of hot fish soup in his hand, drinking it slowly, taking a sip to enjoy the snow scene, and taking chopsticks from the bowl in front of him from time to time Put a few salty beans in it to eat.

"Sir." Zhu Biao saluted.

Liu Ji turned his head and stood up to return the greeting: "Why are you here, young master? Today is still on annual leave."

While saying this, he saw the mouse sitting on Liu Chu's white back, and said, "This is..."

Liu Laoxu saw Liu Jixian's dignified appearance, and immediately jumped down and introduced himself: "This is Liu Laoxu, the King of Rats in the south of the city. I have met Mr. Liu."

Liu Ji glanced at it roughly, squeezed a few hexagrams with the hands covered under his sleeves, and found that the mouse was neither high nor low, so he looked at Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao told the truth.

"You mean, it wants to use your favor to borrow the way of that Huang Daxian?"

"Not bad. What do you think, sir?"

Liu Ji walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, and said in a deep thought: "It's feasible. The kindness of asking for a seal cannot be offset by borrowing the way. If you go, you can earn two benefits."

This is so true, Zhu Biao likes to hear it.

Zhu Biao said: "Actually, it's more than that. I also want to find out why he behaved like that at that time, and why he sought out my mother."

"Oh? What performance?"

Zhu Biao also truthfully explained.

"You don't need to ask him." Liu Ji waved his hand, and the big sleeves of his toga swayed sharply in the air, "I can tell you. He found Mrs. because of her luck, and after planning for a long time, he wanted her Seal orders for yourself, so that your cultivation will be much more stable than finding an ordinary person."

"How did he know?" Zhu Biao frowned. "Although the incident happened suddenly that night, we didn't tell anyone when we went out during the day. We didn't show off and just hurried on the way. I'm confident that my father didn't leak it either. A little bit of news..."

Liu Jidao: "You don't need to inquire, can you not see it if you are lucky?"

Zhu Biao was speechless, telling himself to separate himself from the tactics taught by Comrade Zhu earlier, and get used to these ghostly things.

"Then what about his kneeling to thank you?"

Considering that Liu Laoxu was present, Liu Ji pointed to his eyes.

When they talked about Huang Xiuzhu, Liu Laoxu began to watch his nose, nose, heart and tail, so naturally he didn't see Liu Ji's movements.

Zhu Biao understood, and asked: "According to Mr., I have to go to him and ask."

"Yes." Liu Jidao, "Since ancient times, there have been two conflicts between humans and monsters. Even if there is a way to control monsters, it is mostly to annihilate the will of monsters themselves, or to torture the body and mind with cruel methods, and engrave spells to make them obey. Look here, I think there will be another way."

"Another way?"

Liu Ji smiled and stopped talking.

Play dumb again.

Zhu Biao didn't ask further, what he meant was that by virtue of his special features, he was expected to grasp both human and demon forces in his hands, so as to realize a dynasty that no one could dream of for a thousand years.

As for what is special, can you still not know it in the future?

At that time, Comrade Zhu will ascend the throne and become the emperor, the sea will be clear, the river will be clear, and the world will be calm.

Thinking about it this way, Zhu Biao is also very moved. The pursuit of unity seems to be the nature of the flower-growing nation. Now there are not only humans, but also demons, so the pursuit of co-governance between humans and demons might as well be included in the plan.

Seeing that Zhu Biao was lost in thought, Liu Ji quickly picked up the celadon bowl on the rattan table and stuffed the remaining soup in one gulp so as not to waste it.

"Sir—going with you?"

"Okay." Liu Ji had been waiting for this sentence for a long time.

The two of them decided to go early tomorrow morning and rest today.

At night, Liu Laoxu was arranged to sleep in Zhu Biao's study. He was lying on a stack of cotton cloth in the corner, covered with a towel. What his eyes saw was the dark air that seemed to feel like sand grains, but his mind was full of thoughts. Is his own daughter.

Is Tiantian sleeping, is she still crying, what should I give as a dowry...

It turned over, thought over and over again, thought a lot, but couldn't think of anything real, and finally only a long sigh remained in the darkness.