Daming prepares the emperor

Not only Zhang Zhong was stunned, but also Taoist priest Wang on duty in the filing office was also stunned.

Taoist Master Wang was the Taoist priest who caught crabs, ate duck legs, wandered around the jail, and finally sent Mr. Hu home.

This morning it was his turn to be on duty, and even on duty, he refused to lack something in his mouth, and while he was still eating pancakes, he was blown across the face by the strong wind brought by the beggar, and almost choked in fright.

Looking at the sloppy beggar, Taoist Wang thought differently from the two ordinary old men. He could easily feel the aura of this man, and knew that this was a successful monk.

But he didn't look like he was here to apply for the job.

"Are you here to collect the reward for hunting monsters? Go out and turn left, go to the notice board and tear up the list first."

The beggar said: "Monster? Where are there monsters?"

"You ask the poor Taoist, who does the poor Taoist ask?"

"Ah, there are no monsters, I'm here to ask you to sue for peace!"

"Why do you want to sue Pindao for peace?"

The beggar went mad again, and changed his name, becoming the same as Wang Daochang: "If a poor man wants to sue Taiping, he should first tell the official Yamen. Isn't this Yamen?"

Old Daoist Wang scratched his head and said, "That's true, but we are mainly a subordinate organization of the Marshal's Mansion, and logically speaking, it should be under the Marshal's management, and has no connection with other departments, so it can only be regarded as half of the yamen, no -"

He leaned out half of his body from the window, pointed hard at the plaque above, and said loudly: "The poor Taoist is stunned by you, look at the sign above, I am here to report the crime, what do you want to sue Taiping?" , find our director!"

"Director? The Director is..."

Halfway through the beggar's question, he was suddenly pushed aside, Zhang Zhong's face appeared in front of the old Taoist priest, and he pretended to be serious: "The poor Taoist also wants to see your director!"

"who are you?"

Well, now there are three people who claim to be poor, and they can't tell the difference. I think this is the embarrassment and consequence of Taoist priests getting together.

Fortunately, at this time, the beggar's self-proclaimed me became me again, which eased the situation a little.

He didn't care much about Zhang Zhong's rush back for revenge, he seemed to be only obsessed with the matter of "reporting to Taiping", and asked from the side: "I heard that Zhu Yuanzhang is in Yingtian, what kind of director are you talking about? Take me to him?"

Hearing the words Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhang Zhong became energetic. Isn't this his apprentice and his father!

As he looked at this person, he became more and more suspicious of his purpose.

In fact, when he was still at the door, Zhang Zhong felt that something was wrong. This person was obviously a high-level monk, but he was dressed as a beggar, crazy, and acted out of order.Moreover, he has neither the free and easy Taoism nor the solemnity of Buddhism, let alone the gentlemanly appearance of Confucianism, but Zhang Zhong feels that he is a mixture of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.

This kind of rather chaotic practice method, logically speaking, would definitely make people go crazy, but this beggar's breath is peaceful, and his aura is upright, so it is absolutely impossible for him to be an evil cultivator.

No matter what, this person must be a monk, either to seek refuge or to make trouble.Seeing his strange appearance and strange words, I have to guard against it.

So Zhang Zhong grabbed the beggar's sleeve and asked with a half smile, "Why do you want to see Zhu Yuanzhang?"

The beggar is very honest: "I want to sue him for peace."

"Can't you find someone else?"

"No one else can do it, only him can do it!"

No, there is a problem!

Zhang Zhong had already arrived in Yingtian a few days ago, and because of wandering around the city, he learned a lot of things, especially the news related to the new office for suppressing monsters, which he inquired the most.

Others may not know it, but they really think that Liu Bowen is in charge of this place, but he knows it all too well.First of all, he knew Liu Ji, and they even swam through Mount Hua together.Zhang Zhong knew that Liu Ji had the talent of meridian, astronomy at the top, and geography at the bottom, but no matter how great his ability was, he couldn't jump the line of the rules of heaven and earth.

Secondly, Zhang Zhong is Zhu Biao's master. Zhu Biao's eyes were able to show his abilities precisely because of him. Although the process was a bit... sloppy, the ending was still very smooth.

So he understood Zhu Biao's ability very well, thinking with his heels, he knew that such an organization could only be created by apprentices.

After thinking about this point clearly, Zhang Zhong came to the place excitedly, wanting to meet his apprentice, chat with him, and fulfill his responsibilities as a master, so as not to make himself appear too unreliable.

Zhang Zhong thought of the reason why he came here, and couldn't help but misunderstood the beggar.

Since he only told Zhu Yuanzhang about peace and came straight to the demon town, could it be that he knew Zhu Biao's details?

He must know something inside, otherwise why didn't he go to the commander's mansion, but came here instead?

Could it be the opponent recruited by the apprentice's father?

Taoist Iron Crown secretly felt that something was wrong, and suddenly felt that even the hat on his head was a little heavy, and immediately became vigilant, regardless of the director, grabbed the beggar by the collar, and took him to a corner Here, prepare to ask some questions.

A big maple tree was planted in the courtyard to enjoy the shade. At this time, the sun had risen a little, and there was a big shadow under the tree. Zhang Zhong forced him into the shadow, as if some murder was about to happen. of.

The dust hit the beggar's waist, Zhang Zhong said fiercely, "Say, what's your name?"

On the contrary, the beggar thought he was very interesting, and he was the first person who didn't think he was annoying, and was willing to "chat and flirt" with him, so he replied patiently, "I don't have a name. Everyone calls me Zhou Dian."

Zhang Zhong's hands hidden in his sleeves froze, he originally planned to pinch his fingers to figure out his origin, but now he can only give up, if a person does not have a name, it is considered a god, and nothing can be calculated.

"No name? Where is your hometown?"

"I don't remember." Zhou Dian laughed, "But I know I'm from Hongdu."

Hongdu seemed to be occupied by Chen Youliang before, and Zhou Dian said that he came from Hongdu, meaning he traveled a long distance from Chen Youliang to the territory of Comrade Zhu.

It looked even more suspicious now.

"What are you doing?"

As soon as he asked this sentence, Zhang Zhong regretted it.

Sure enough, Zhou Dian replied, "I'm here to sue Taiping."

I really asked around and came back.

Zhang Zhong held his breath in his chest, wishing to give him a punch, causing him an internal injury, and then he fell to the ground and buried him on the spot.But he finally held back and asked again: "You can sue Taiping and go to the commander's mansion, why are you here?"

"It was an old man who asked me to come here." Zhou Dian explained, "He said that it is fine to come here."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhong understood that the old man was probably intimidated by Zhou Dian's nagging, that's why he asked him to come here.

But he will not take it lightly, Zhou Dian believes whatever he says, and continues to ask: "You said that the old man told you to come here, who is the old man, and why did he tell you the news?"

"I don't know him. He gave me carrot soup."

"Carrot soup?" Zhang Zhong was dumbfounded.

He has always claimed to be a stranger, pretending to be crazy and chaotic, he has always acted unruly and indulgent, and never takes small things to heart. Now it is the first time in his life to ask a stranger for Zhu Biao. Hearing such a strange answer makes him My head is getting bigger, I don't know how to continue talking.

At this moment, grandson Wanguan finally arrived.

It turned out that the old Taoist Wang saw that the two of them had some problems, and mentioned Zhu Yuanzhang many times during the conversation, so he put down his work and ran over to ask him to have a look.

Changsun Wanguan came out of the house and saw two figures under the tree from a distance, his active mind was spinning very fast, but even he couldn't figure out who would make trouble early in the morning, so he had to quicken his pace, Called: "Two priests, two priests!"

The two stopped and looked back.

With a smile on his face, Changsun Wanguan ran to the bottom of the tree after a long time, cupped his hands and said, "I heard that the two priests want to see me?"

Zhang Zhongdao: "You are the director?"

"Ah, I'm next." The eldest grandson looked at Zhang Zhong, then at Zhou Dian, thinking that these two seem to be very capable, and they should not be ordinary people, so he was more cautious, "What's the matter with the two priests?"

"Pindao is here to find someone. Look for Zhu Biao."

Zhou Dian continued, "I'm also here to find someone, Zhu Yuanzhang."

The eldest grandson Wanguan did not speak for two to three minutes.

The two most important figures in Ying Tianfu were mentioned in such a casual way, as if they were looking for two carrots and potatoes.Why don't you tell Madam Ma again?

Let's make a family together!

"Finding the Marshal and Young Master...it's not easy."

Zhang Zhongdao: "I am his master!"

Master?

Changsun Wanguan was surprised and said, "Master Daoist, are you the son's master?"

"Not bad." Zhang Zhong counted with his fingers, "I accepted him as an apprentice ten years ago."

"My lord is only nine years old this year, did your old man remember wrongly?"

"Oh, he's nine years old." Zhang Zhong was not embarrassed at all, and waved his hand, "It's not important, the important thing is that I come to see him."

Experts always have privileges. Ordinary people who are abnormal are called sick, and those who are abnormal are called individualized.Changsun Wanguan couldn't figure out whether this matter was true or not, so he decided to stabilize him first, and report to the commander-in-chief's mansion to see the situation.

"Then please wait a moment, let's go to the back room and have some tea first." Changsun Chayan's level of observation is first-class, and when he finds that Zhang Zhong's expression has not changed, he immediately changes his words, "Drink some wine! Drink some wine! There's good wine here too."

Zhang Zhong's eyes lit up, and he was ready to follow him immediately, but when he thought of Zhou Dian, he stopped again, dragged him and said to Changsun Wanguan, "What should I do with this person?"

"Of course the Taoist chief is welcome to come in too." Changsun said, "It's not easy to find the marshal, you two wait, I'll find someone to report it soon."

But Zhou Dian said, "I am a monk."

"Monk? You just said that you are poor!"

Zhou Dian was smiling, his messy hair was knotted into strands due to dirt, making him look like he was carrying a big shuttlecock.

"I'm a monk, but I'm also a Taoist priest, so I can be nothing."

It's really hard to tell if he's crazy or stupid.

"What?! A Taoist priest is a Taoist priest. What does it have to do with a monk? The poor Taoist warns you..."

Seeing that Zhang Zhong was about to argue with him again, Changsun Wanguan hurriedly supported the two with one left hand and one right hand, like a young eunuch supporting the Queen Mother, and carried them into the house.

Then he winked at the clerk on duty at the door and told him to hurry to the commander's mansion.

The little official got the order and hint, and ran away in a hurry, like a rocket being launched.

The gate of the commander's mansion was closed, it was still early, and the time for the ministers to discuss matters had not yet arrived. Occasionally, one or two people came in and out, and all they walked through were small doors.

The petty official showed the guard his badge, and after waiting for the notice, told him that he was allowed to enter, and went straight to Zhu Biao's study.

Zhu Biao was not in the study, so he went straight to the backyard.

He is also an old correspondent. He has traveled back and forth between the Zhenyao Office and the Shuai Mansion many times. He is familiar with the door and the way. It didn't take him long to pass the audit and was able to enter the backyard.

There was laughter in the yard, and many maids moved out the tables, led by Li Li, who were making moon cakes.

These mooncakes will be used for tonight's sacrifice, and they will also be sent to the rooms of Zhu Yuanzhang, Ma Xiuying and other aunts as snacks for them, and the rest will be rewarded to the ministers to show the generosity of Comrade Zhu.

"My lord, the little official from the Demon Township is here." Seeing him, Li Li hurriedly washed his hands and went into the room to notify Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao was drinking tea and reading a book while drinking. Hearing what she said, he said, "Let him in."

The little official entered the door, first saluted, and then said: "My lord, two masters have come to the demon town."

"Senior?"

"One of them claimed to be your master. Another said he wanted to see the commander-in-chief."

Zhu Biao frowned and said, "The one who claims to be my master, is he wearing an iron hat?"

"I wear it." The little official lowered his head, very respectful, "What should I do according to my son?"

"I'm going to the demon town now." Zhu Biao said, "As for the commander - he left early in the morning."

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Wu Ce followed closely behind Zhu Yuanzhang, like a shadow, never leaving.

Zhu Yuanzhang had already changed into ordinary clothes at this time, restrained his momentum, pretended to be a merchant, and strode down the long street.

Comrade Zhu has the habit of making private visits in private, but he has been busy recently, so he had to come out in the morning when there are not many people, so that he can finish this activity quickly.

"Is there anything going on recently?"

"No." Wu Ce said immediately.

"Nothing?"

"If I have to say... Someone came to report last night that some people saw a sloppy beggar on the street."

"Beggars?" Zhu Yuanzhang was a little puzzled. He knew that the world was in chaos, and no matter how well his governance was, it was inevitable that there would be beggars.

"This beggar may be a master of Taoism, so the subordinates specially sent someone to pay attention."

As soon as this sentence was finished, a pigeon suddenly flew up from the sky, spread its wings, landed on Wu Ce's shoulder, lifted its leg and stretched out a foot, and the paper tied to its leg was exposed from under the feather. roll.

Wu Ce took down the scroll and took a look, and reported, "Marshal, this man is already at the demon town."

"The town of demons? What are you going to do?" Comrade Zhu frowned, "Is he going to the town of demons?"

"I don't know, this person keeps repeating the word "Taiping", and no one knows his intention."

Wu Ce continued, "The letter also said that Master Tie Guan Taoist, the son's master, also went to the demon town."

"Oh!" Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care much about beggars, but it was different for Zhu Biao's master, and he immediately paid attention, "Let's go, let's go to the demon town now!"

The two of them ran all the way to the town demon place, and soon arrived at the place, directly identified themselves, entered the backyard, and wanted to step into the living room.

At this time, Changsun Wanguan was drinking with the two big men. You had a cup, I had a cup, and the other had a cup. He drank in a mess, and made a lot of conversations while drinking.

He can now be sure that these two are people with real skills, neither of them are liars, and there should be no major problems with them. Everything will be easy to talk about when the news from the Shuaifu comes.

It's just that the Shuai's mansion is still a long way from here, and we need to wait for a while. During this time, we must keep them safe.

Zhou Dian drank like drinking water, he didn't feel anything, which made Zhang heart ache, and kept teaching him the secrets of wine tasting.

But he doesn't even care about clothes and hairstyles, so how can he care about wine? If there is anything that can change Zhou Dian's face, besides "sue peace", it is eating and sleeping.

Two people soon came outside the door. Although there were only two people, Wu Ce's lightness kung fu was very good, so only the sound of Zhu Yuanzhang's footsteps remained.

The sound of footsteps became clearer and closer.

The three people in the door couldn't help but look away.

Before Comrade Zhu completely entered the door, Zhang Zhong, who was sitting there, saw the face of the visitor clearly, got up abruptly, and exclaimed.

"What a pair of dragon pupils and phoenix eyes!"