Great Song

The charcoal poisoning incident caused huge waves both inside and outside the court.The charcoal basin in the palace was changed immediately, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager both searched for the Son of Heaven, and ordered Jiabao Baoying to go up and down.The queen was even more frightened, and insisted on inviting the Taoists in Baoying Temple to pray for blessings.Zhen Qiong, the master of Baoying Temple who discovered the origin of charcoal poisoning, was recruited to the imperial court again.

"Is Ling Xiaozi seriously injured? Have you seen the imperial doctor?" Seeing Zhen Qiong's hanging arm, Zhao Xu was very moved.Originally, I heard that in order to study charcoal poisoning, Baoying Temple even blew up the furnace, but I didn't expect Zhen Qiong to be injured because of it.This is simply sacrificing one's life to save the world.Tens of millions of Li and common people will receive his favor, which is more merciful than the Buddha's cutting meat to feed eagles and feeding body to tigers!

"Don't worry, the officials, it's just minor injuries, not serious." Zhen Qiong has listened to this recently, and hurriedly said.Frying a glass dish caused so much concern, he couldn't bear it.If the officials felt that he was seriously injured and sent an imperial doctor to treat him, they would really be unable to leave the house.

Seeing that he was so humble when he was injured, he didn't take credit for it.Zhao Xu was even more emotional, how could such a hero and loyal minister not be rewarded?

"I originally planned to promote you to the official title at Zhengdan. Now it seems that this can't be the case. The use of alcohol and the theory of charcoal poison are all born because of you. This is a great achievement and a great mercy. I seal you Three hundred households in the town will be given fifty catties of gold and one thousand bolts of silk, and they will be renamed Mr. Tongxuan!" Zhao Xu said.

Not to mention the rewards of Yihu and Qianbo, they are just the title of "Mr.", which is the highest reward a Taoist priest can get from the court.Zhao Xu is also generous.Isn't it one of the emperor's wishes to keep his heirs safe and his blood alive?

Zhen Qiong also froze for a moment, giving so many things?However, it's nothing more than gold and silk in Yihu. The title of "Mr." is really meaningless.After pondering for a moment, Zhen Qiong suddenly said: "Xiao Dao thanked the officials for the rewards. It's just that these things are also due to the contributions of the Han officials. I wonder if we can use the title to exchange for a reward?"

How can the emperor come to bargain for a reward?Zhao Xu also couldn't laugh or cry, after thinking about it, he felt that this is the style of this small way, and he couldn't help laughing: "Is there any reason to change the rewards from the court? Han Miao's offering of silver mirrors, alcohol, and coal stoves, and running newspapers are also considered." If you don’t have a scientific examination, let’s posthumously confer the title of Doctor Chaosan on his father and the title of Anren on his grandmother.”

Upon hearing this, Zhen Qiong's eyes sparkled immediately, and she said happily, "Thank you, the official!"

Brother Miao will be pleasantly surprised when he hears this news.This is because the officials really value his contribution!

Seeing Zhen Qiong's happy smile, Zhao Xu's mood improved a lot, and he asked again: "I heard that you have recently started 'refining qi'. Is this charcoal poison coming from 'refining qi'?"

"Exactly!" Zhen Qiong immediately puffed up her chest, "Qi is the foundation of all things, filling the heaven and the earth, how can we not search for the origin? This atmosphere has been divided into different types. It is the vitality that keeps humans and animals alive, and the rest All are turbid gases. Carbon gas is one of the turbid gases. In addition to these two, there is another kind of gas that is neither harmful nor nourishing, which can be called inert gas. However, the proportion of inert gas in the atmosphere , more than vitality, I'm afraid it's also useful."

He crackled a lot, and Zhao Xu was surprised and admired at the same time.Who would have thought that there is so much attention to the breath that one breathes in?But if it wasn't for Zhen Qiong to study the way, how could he find out the charcoal poison and identify its harm?

After listening to Zhen Qiong's nagging, Zhao Xu nodded slowly: "Refining Qi is really a great way, since Mr. is willing to study hard, I will allocate another [-] guan to fund you."

Fifty thousand!Zhen Qiong was shocked.When did the officials become so generous?Just give me [-] guan!

Seeing his expression, Zhao Xu coughed: "But not enough?"

"Enough is enough!" Zhen Qiong said immediately, "The qi refining has just started, and it doesn't cost much. If there is any result, I will ask the officials again."

Zhao Xu: "..."

Ha ha, you can't be polite to him!But considering how useful Qi refining is, spending more money is nothing.Maybe in the future, this "refinement of Qi" can also lead to some methods of longevity and life extension?

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The emperor's reward soon followed the middle official who delivered the decree, to Han's residence.She didn't expect to get the imperial order at all, Mrs. Han was really overjoyed, she cried so hard in front of the angel.When Han Xia supported her grandmother to accept the decree, she almost shed tears.He thought that the responsibility of the Han family to seal his wife Yinzi fell on him.Who would have thought that before he passed the Jinshi examination, his father and grandmother would have their orders.These are all thanks to my brother.This is still possible if you are not an official. If you can become an official, you may be able to achieve a career, right?

But with such a talent, he gave up his fame because of his family business, and tried his best to support himself, trying to let him pass the exam.Filled with shame and gratitude, Han Xia wished he could risk his life and devote himself wholeheartedly to the test.Different from his grandmother and younger brother, Han Miao was not only excited, but also worried.Zhen Qiong also entered the palace today, could this imperial order have something to do with him?

After a busy day, at night, when Zhen Qiong came home, Han Miao grabbed her.Looking at the beaming path, he hesitated for a moment, and then said in a low voice: "Qioner begged for the orders of my late father and grandmother? Could it be that you exchanged them with something?"

What he is most afraid of is that Zhen Qiong gave up the emperor's favor for himself.He knew that Zhen Qiong didn't care too much about the title "Sir", but how could this be a joke?

Unexpectedly, Zhen Qiong held his hand: "What did Brother Miao say? The officials named me Mr. Tongxuan, and gave me three hundred households and a lot of rewards. The rewards for the grandmother and father-in-law are all because of you You have made great contributions to running the newspaper, and you have contributed so many useful things. This is the credit that the emperor values ​​you!"

Hearing these words, Han Miao's heart trembled, and most of his worries and anxieties disappeared in an instant: "As long as you don't take any risks..."

Hey, even though I asked for credit for him, the officials are willing to reward him because of Brother Miao's own credit!Regardless of the hanging arms, Zhen Qiong squeezed into his arms: "I don't think these rewards are enough. If there is no brother Miao, things will not go so smoothly. Compared with me, who can only be bored in the alchemy room, Brother Miao's contribution is greater."

The person in his arms was very restless, but what he said was straightforward and decisive without any hesitation.For these things, Han Miao really spent a lot of thought.But without Zhen Qiong's discovery, what's the use of thinking about it?

Hugging him firmly, a smile overflowed his lips: "Isn't I also expensive by my husband?"

Hearing these words, Zhen Qiong was almost overjoyed, barely suppressed his raised tail, and said happily: "The government also approved me a funding of [-] guan, and if there are achievements in the future, there must be Brother Miao's help." share!"

This kind of nonsense, most people in the world, would not say it.However, what Zhen Qiong said was sincere, so that people would not be troubled.Han Miao smiled even wider: "As long as Qiong'er takes good care of herself, I'm more happy than those rewards."

It is not surprising that this reward came.But for Zhen Qiong, it is indeed a good thing.If one day, the "Earthquake Theory" comes to the fore, a title of "Mr" can prevent him from many disasters.

But in comparison, Qiong'er may feel that rewarding Yihu and Qianbo is more pleasing, right?

Holding Zhen Qiong's hand with a smile, he said: "Grandmother is happy with her appointment. Let's go to congratulate her too? There is going to be a banquet in the next two days, and invite some relatives and friends."

Zhen Qiong nodded repeatedly when she heard the words. The title of "Mr." is probably unknown to the grandmother.Such a good thing of double happiness, naturally, the family must know about it!

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The rewards of Zhen Qiong and the Han family soon spread throughout the government and the public.It stands to reason that it is absurd that a young man with a weak crown should be granted the title of "Mr."However, from Zaifu to Yushi, no one jumped out to find the unhappiness.It is really the discovery of this "charcoal poison", which is too important!

This is a life-saving thing.How many people think about the brazier in their house, and they feel hairy and scream for their lives.This is not about one person, but the whole family may be harmed by charcoal poisoning.Only this great merit, the establishment of a shrine, and the name of a god, I am afraid that many people will believe it.What's more, the life-saving heart-protecting pill, as well as the alcohol for midwifery and Gu-killing, are the best in Baoying Temple.Who doesn't have a father and a mother, a wife and a daughter.Even if it's not for yourself, you should think about it for your relatives.

No matter how uneasy he felt, this undercurrent did not reach Zhen Qiong after all.On the contrary, it added a wave of sales to the coal stove in Han's shop.The twelfth lunar month passed quickly, and it was the end of the year again.

This time, the Han family's New Year's Eve added a bit of excitement.But the most important thing is the big court the next day.After watching all night, Zhen Qiong only felt that she was shaken up not long after falling asleep.

"Don't make trouble, I haven't slept enough..." He embraced the warm and soft quilt stuffed with silk, turned over and wanted to continue sleeping.

Unexpectedly, a cold handkerchief was pasted on the back of the neck.

Sitting up from the bed suddenly, Zhen Qiong glared at her.Han Miao threw the handkerchief into the copper basin with a smile: "Isn't Qiong Er going to take me to the court today? Didn't I forget?"

Yes, isn't this something he's been looking forward to for a long time?Zhen Qiong didn't stay in bed anymore: "Hurry up, hurry up, our house is far away, we have to go out quickly!"

Half an hour later, I had my stomach full and put on new clothes.The two rode into the carriage in the dark and drove towards the palace together.