Great Song

With Mr. Tong Xuan's wise retreat from the Liao envoy, the atmosphere in the hall became lively again.Up to the emperor, down to the officials, they all felt proud and proud, which really raised their own face.Even the most staid straight ministers can't help but look at this trail with admiration.

Only Zhen Qiong didn't notice the change in the atmosphere at all, the only thing he noticed was that brother Miao's smile got bigger, and when he looked at himself, there was joy in his eyes.Seeing that brother Miao was so happy, Zhen Qiong also put the big order that he didn't know whether to negotiate or not to the back of his mind.Later, when the emperor rewarded the ministers, he received a particularly generous reward, and even forgot the unhappiness of drinking cold wine.

After finally getting through the dynasty, Zhen Qiong didn't stay in the imperial city any longer, and quickly got into the car, unexpectedly, just as she sat down, Han Miao said with a smile: "What Qiong'er just said just now made the Tian family look good. "

"Ah? What are you talking about?" Zhen Qiong was at a loss, but he didn't say anything?

Han Miao understood Zhen Qiong's thoughts better than others, and explained with a smile: "The Liao envoy wanted to ask the official for a hundred thousand guan heart protection pills, but you pushed back with a few words. Not happy?"

"Didn't he buy medicine?" Zhen Qiong was shocked, so the Liao people didn't plan to pay?No wonder he said such strange things.But he wanted a hundred thousand pills to open his mouth. Didn't he know that the Son of Heaven was very stingy?

"Why does Suina need to spend money? This is a brotherhood bought by the Song Dynasty from the Liao people. 20 taels of silver and 30 pieces of silk are not enough every year, and I want to add another [-] guan of elixir. I am afraid Seeing that the official family is young, the people of Liao want to reap some benefits." Han Miao's face darkened slightly, for any Song person, the Chanyuan alliance is a great shame.Is this purchased peace the real peace?

Zhen Qiong was even more shocked. It turned out that Suina was for this purpose, and he thought it was a reward from the imperial court to Fanbang.In the Dayi Dynasty, all nations came to the court, and it is said that the rewards given by the court were quite rich.Of course, Da Zhao was paying tribute to the Fanbang at that time, and there was no talk of rewards.

But at this point, he finally came back to his senses, and hurriedly asked: "Then will the Liao people still blackmail the heart-protecting pill?"

Are you kidding me? It takes time and risk for him to concoct alchemy. How can he concoct medicine for nothing?

"What you said has left him with no excuses. He won't be able to blackmail him. Maybe he will really ask you to buy medicine." Han Miao was actually amazed.The Liao envoy who was able to make a run on the two of them obviously couldn't get off the stage.Talking to Zhen Qiong really can't be around the corner, otherwise you will probably have to get yourself involved.

"That's good!" Zhen Qiong breathed a sigh of relief, what are you afraid of if you have money?Now the process of making sulfuric acid is much simpler, and the output is larger. I am worried that there is nowhere to sell the Huxin Pill.If the Liao Kingdom can really buy [-] bottles of medicine, he will make a lot of money.

Seeing Zhen Qiong's big-hearted appearance, Han Miao couldn't help but reminded him: "The Liao people have treacherous minds. If you really do business with them, you can't get what you want, and you should take precautions."

Zhen Qiong nodded immediately: "I know this, brother Miao just rest assured!"

The two of them here are happy, but Xiao Qi over there is full of dark anger.The well-endowed Xia Mawei failed to display, but was squeezed by others.However, this heart-protecting pill cannot be ignored.Even if you don't care about "Lei Yin", this is also a life-saving medicine for bringing the dead back to life.There are indeed many people suffering from chest obstruction in the Liao country, and they still have to buy some medicine to come back.

"My lord, do you really want to buy [-] bottles of heart-protecting elixir?" The entourage below also had a bitter face, and whispered, "This elixir is too expensive, I'm afraid it's not worth it."

Xiao Qi pondered for a long time before he said slowly: "I'm afraid the method of testing with pills won't work. Who knows how many bottles will be used to achieve the effect of 'Lightning'. It's better to send someone to sneak in and steal some undiluted The medicine comes out."

This remark immediately shocked everyone below, and someone hurriedly said: "But Baoying Temple is heavily guarded, so it might not be possible to sneak in?"

It's not that they haven't thought about this method, but there are troops stationed in Baoying Temple, and the access control is extremely strict.If it was another person, he could still be kidnapped directly, but Mr. Tongxuan's name is too resounding, and he can still control Thunder.Even if the Liao people believe in Buddhism or not, they dare not offend such a god easily.

"It's okay, I'll take a look at it while I'm buying medicine. As long as I know where the alchemy room for refining the heart-protecting pill is, I can find a thief to go in and steal some medicinal liquid." Xiao Qi also led the army back then , I am still very sure about my wrist.It's just a Taoist temple, not a dragon's pond or a tiger's den, so what are you afraid of?

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Zhen Qiong didn't expect that the Liao people made up their minds so quickly and came to buy medicine.After all, he was a big customer, so he reluctantly came out to meet him.

"Mr.'s heart-protecting pill is really effective. I want to buy a thousand bottles first and send it back to China. If it is suitable for use, I will trouble you a lot in the future." This time, Xiao Qi did not put on an ambassador's prestige, and smiled kindly. .

It's only a thousand bottles, it's not worth his effort.Zhen Qiong couldn't help feeling a little less interested: "One thousand bottles, just tell Zhike."

Xiao Qi: "..."

What's with this faint dislike?A thousand bottles would cost tens of thousands of guan, which is enough money.Shouldn't you be warmer to such customers?

Coughing in embarrassment, Xiao Qi gathered himself together, and said with a smile: "I have also read the "On Good Fortune" published by Guiguan, and the content in it is really novel. Now that I come to the door, I wonder if I can take a look at it, so that the old man can see it too. See the magic of alchemy?"

For an envoy from another country, the Guanyu set up by the court must give some face, right?Xiao Qi didn't think that Xiaodao would refuse.

Unexpectedly, when Zhen Qiong heard the words, she simply shook her head: "The pill room is a place where idlers can't wait."

Xiao Qi: "..."

How did he become a "idle person waiting"?Is this trail really not afraid of Liao people?

However, others are wary of the status of reverence, and it is really not easy to use in front of Zhen Qiong.Seeing the usual Xiaodao, Xiao Qi took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Mr. I'm afraid I have misunderstood. I have no other intentions. I just admire Mr.'s alchemy and want to get a taste of immortality."

Zhen Qiong's eyes became even weirder. She looked him up and down before shaking her head: "Only disciples can enter the inner courtyard. You are too old, so you won't be accepted even as a teacher."

Xiao Qi: "..."

His teeth were about to gnaw into pieces, Xiao Qi simply didn't know what to say, this posture of guarding against death really made people have nowhere to start.But when it comes to this point, no matter how long-winded it is, it's just asking for trouble.He could only smile and say goodbye.

Zhen Qiong didn't send it off either, and slipped back to the inner courtyard on her own.I was still quite complacent thinking in my heart, this person must want to learn his alchemy secretly, don't dream!Brother Miao has already reminded him, so he won't be fooled!

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If this road fails, you can only choose another road.Xiao Qi was also unwilling to give up, and spent money to find someone to find out the general structure of Baoying Temple.The outer courtyard of Guanyu is relatively small, but the inner courtyard is really vast, and there are several alchemy rooms alone.If you want to steal something, you have to find out what's inside first.However, after searching around, he discovered that all the thieves and bandits in the city feared the "True Thunder Lord" like a tiger, and no one dared to take the job.

In the end, Xiao Qi had no choice but mobilized more than half of the Liao kingdom's special operations in Tokyo, and then arranged for a few people to make a excrement collector, and went to a few streets and alleys near Baoying Temple to collect golden juice and filth.After lurking for another half a month, I finally got acquainted with the face, entered the temple, and figured out the locations of several alchemy rooms, and patrolling them.

On this day, while the moon was dark and the wind was high, several spies from the Liao Kingdom set fire near the Baoying Temple to attract the attention of the soldiers.They didn't dare to stay at all, after they succeeded, they quickly left Baoying Temple, came to the meeting place in the city, and joined Xiao Qi.

"Is this the medicinal solution for making elixir?" Looking at the two stolen glass bottles, Xiao Qi also felt emotional.It must be an extremely rare treasure to use glass as a container.It was not in vain that it took him a month to succeed.

"Exactly! The villain saw that they were refining the elixir, and they all took the liquid medicine from the small warehouse in the west, so they took two bottles. These two bottles are different in shape and color. I am afraid that they must be mixed properly to get The real heart-protecting pill!" The subordinate replied immediately.He also put his heart into it, knowing that there was more than one liquid medicine in the storehouse, so he stole them all.

"You have a heart. I have also inquired about the dispensing of medicines, and I have some clues." Xiao Qi smiled with his beard.

He had indeed inquired about it. The servants in the palace said that Mr. Tongxuan had prepared two kinds of water-like liquid medicine in a glass bottle that day, and only then did he obtain the Heart-Helting Pill.It is said that oil is also boiled to make pills.But he didn't do it for the treatment of illness, but for "Lei Yin", so it doesn't need to be so troublesome.

Having made up his mind, Xiao Qi immediately ordered: "Take some of each of these two bottles of liquid medicine and mix them together!"

When it comes to this, how can there be any hesitation?Immediately, someone took the prepared glass and poured the liquid medicine in the bottle into it.The smell of the two bottles of medicine was very pungent, and when they were mixed together, thick yellow smoke came out immediately, making everyone cough.

Xiao Qi only felt pain in his eyes, avoided a few steps, walked to the downwind place, and finally heaved a sigh of relief.Regardless of a few subordinates who were still coughing, he ordered: "Stir up the liquid medicine quickly!"

Who dares to neglect such a big movement?Immediately, someone took an iron rod and stirred it in the liquid medicine, but after only stirring twice, the man's face changed suddenly: "My lord, the iron has melted into the medicine!"

"What?" Xiao Qi was startled, and went in to have a look.Sure enough, the iron rod was a bit shorter, obviously melted.This is iron!He looked serious, and immediately thought of something, "Yes, the medicine must be too strong, it can corrode copper and iron, and it will be exchanged for gold!"

No wonder it needs to be packed in glass, this liquid medicine is really powerful.But because of this, Xiao Qi is even more convinced that he has found the right ingredients.After all, it is a elixir, so it is not surprising to use gold and silver to get medicine.

It was said that someone brought a golden knife to replace the iron rod and continued to stir, but after a while, the golden knife became narrower visible to the naked eye, as if it had melted into the liquid medicine.

This time, everyone felt their legs go weak.This medicinal liquid can even melt money?Are you kidding, is this still a elixir that people eat?

Xiao Qi's face also turned green. Looking at the liquid medicine, he swallowed his saliva: "I'm afraid our mixture is too thick, do you want to add some water?"

Maybe it would be less dangerous if the medicine was diluted.Although everyone said that they were skeptical, but the nobleman ordered, it was always difficult not to listen.So someone boldly took half a glass of water and poured it into the cup containing the liquid medicine.Unexpectedly, after pouring it, the medicinal liquid in the cup seemed to be boiling, splashing up and down.

This is great, the people who were near were all splashed, and the skin that was stained by the liquid turned yellow and festered instantly, and the few people couldn't help scratching in fright, the more they scratched, the more rotten places became. There were endless screams.

Xiao Qi was so frightened that his face paled, and he ran out quickly.However, even if he was far away from those liquid medicines, he still felt an unbearable pain in his throat, and his face was red and itchy.Could it be that he was cursed?Is it "True Thunderbolt" who lowered the penalty?Why do so many terrible things happen when the heart-protecting pill is properly prepared?

Not daring to stay any longer, Xiao Qi didn't care about those subordinates anymore, he only ordered a few words, and then hurriedly escaped.

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"Teacher! Teacher! The view has been stolen!"

Arriving at Baoying Temple early in the morning, Zhen Qiong heard the bad news.

"What was stolen? But the money bank?" Zhen Qiong's expression changed. There is a warehouse in Baoying Temple, and there are a lot of funds allocated by the imperial court.With so many people watching, how could it be stolen?

"No, it's the small warehouse next to the alchemy room. I lost a bottle of hydrochloric acid and a bottle of nitric acid." If the money was stolen, Qingfeng would not be so nervous.This is medicine stolen. He clearly ordered it last night, but two bottles were missing this morning, so how could he not be surprised.

"Ah?" Zhen Qiong couldn't help being at a loss, how could he steal hydrochloric acid and nitric acid?How much are two bottles of medicine worth?

After pondering for a moment, he suddenly clapped his hands: "Yes, these two can be used to prepare aqua regia, so no one will steal and sell the stolen goods, right? Hurry up and report to the officials, don't be careless!"

Wang Shui can destroy gold and eat bones, if it falls into the hands of bad people, it would be wrong, and Kaifeng Mansion has to investigate it quickly.