Great Song

Although the reporter went to Kaifeng Mansion, it was a young minister from Dali Temple who came to Guanli in the end.

"May I ask Mr. Tongxuan, what was stolen this time?" Yao Shaoqing asked solemnly.

"Only two bottles of medicine are missing. The bottles are about half a foot high and made of black glass." Zhen Qiong didn't expect people from Dali Temple to come, but it's good to pay attention. This time I just lost medicine. What if I lose money next time? manage?

The half-foot-high black glass alone is not cheap in the market.Then Yao Shaoqing's face became more solemn: "Your official has heard that there are many medicines in Guanzhong, but what kind of medicine is stolen?"

"It's not considered a panacea, but if the two stolen medicines are properly mixed, they can be made into aqua regia. This water is so strong that it can melt all the gold and iron in the world, even if pure gold is thrown into it, it can be completely dissolved. " Zhen Qiong said immediately.This is what worries him the most.If the bad guys got aqua regia, even if they stole gold everywhere, it would be hard to be noticed.

Yao Shaoqing hissed lightly, and said hastily: "Could this be the legendary 'Corpse Transformation Water'?"

This is something that often appears in story books, and it is terrifying to melt a living person into nothing.If the thieves really stole such a vicious medicine, it might cause a catastrophe.

Unexpectedly, Zhen Qiong shook her head: "It doesn't count. This thing is not badly corrosive, and it can melt metal, but it's not so sharp to corrode bones. It's not as effective as the concentrated sulfuric acid in my library."

Yao Shaoqing: "..."

Do you really have corpse water in your view? !

However, it is not easy to ask this topic again. Yao Shaoqing froze and coughed dryly: "Then does anyone know the formula of this medicine?"

Zhen Qiong was stunned for a moment, and suddenly showed a dazed expression: "Yes, outsiders probably don't know how this aqua regia is matched? Then what are they trying to steal these two bottles of acid for?"

This is also what Yao Shaoqing is most worried about, and immediately asked: "Could it be that these two medicines can be used to make other elixir? The fire broke out outside Baoying last night. Presumably it was the hands of thieves. Such a method must have been planned for a long time and has a big conspiracy." ah!"

He understands stealing money, but what is the purpose of stealing acid?Zhen Qiong was really puzzled, but Qingfeng who was standing on the side suddenly said: "Master, we refine the Heart-Hearing Pill and often go to the small warehouse to get the medicine. Could it be that someone wants to steal the formula of the Heart-Hurting Pill?"

The materials they used to configure the heart-protecting pills were indeed stored in that warehouse, but the sulfuric acid and nitric acid were separated.As for hydrochloric acid, it was recently produced and was intended to be used to pickle steel and to study how to separate the green gas inside, so it was temporarily stored in the warehouse.Could it be that the thieves stole this medicine because they thought it could make alchemy?

Zhen Qiong was taken aback when he heard the words: "Stealing a medicine just wants to make alchemy, there can't be such a stupid person?"

Dare to steal anything, don't you think alchemy is so easy?This is still hydrochloric acid stolen. If he really stole sulfuric acid and went back, he might be killed before the medicine was refined.What about protecting the heart pill, does this mean that you think you have a long life?

Unexpectedly, Yao Shaoqing became vigilant and said cautiously: "What Dao Tong said is not impossible. If it is really for the elixir, but it is a big case, we should investigate it first!"

The heart-protecting pill is an elixir that is highly valued by the emperor and the princes, how could it be taken by Xiaoxiao?Moreover, the defense of Baoying Temple is already quite strict, and if the thief can succeed, the person who comes is definitely not good.To pay more attention to the job!

Could it be that it was for the purpose of protecting the heart?Seeing that the other party believed it, Zhen Qiong couldn't help being a little suspicious. After hesitating for a moment, he still said: "If those stupid thieves really mix the two medicines, it may cause blindness or lung disease. Most of them also have yellow spots on their hands, which are serious. Some of them will die. Shaoqing might as well look up these symptoms, maybe you can find the culprit."

The tone of these words was flat, but Yao Shaoqing felt chills all over, his hair stood on end, and the look in Zhen Qiong's eyes was not right.If it's really a fairy elder, can the medicine used be able to curse and kill people?These thieves are too bold, what on earth are they thinking, they dare to offend the famous "True Thunder King"?

But the emperor already knew about this matter, so he didn't dare to neglect, and immediately sent yamen servants to search all over the city.

It turned out to be smoother than expected.Only half a day later, he got the news.It is said that there was a sudden scream in the middle of the night from a mansion in the west of the city, and two blindfolded people were sent to seek medical treatment in the morning, saying that they had a sudden illness.

How can there be such a coincidence?Yao Shaoqing immediately regained her energy and went to get someone.This time it was good, not only caught those two, but also followed the clues and picked up a bunch.After a short interrogation, Yao Shaoqing knew that he had found a big fish. Among these people, there was a spy from the Liao Kingdom!

Although Song and Liao signed the alliance under the city, they dispatched a lot of secret tasks to each other, but there was never a time when they could catch so many in one go.And the purpose of this group of people was quickly questioned.After learning the inside story, Yao Shaoqing didn't dare to neglect, and hurried into the palace to report to the emperor.

Zhao Xu has also been paying attention to this matter, and when he heard the report, he was still taken aback: "It was the Liao envoy who stole the medicine from Baoyingguan? Didn't this person already buy the medicine?"

Could it be that Xiao Qi felt that he had lost face and wanted to make his own heart pill?

"The people of Liao didn't do it for the medicine, but for the 'Leiyin'. It is said that they had learned that the Shenlei was used in the battle of Xihe, and some people thought it was a medicine for protecting the heart, so they wanted to steal the medicine to find out. There are mysteries in it." Yao Shaoqing's expression was extremely solemn, this was not a simple dispute, but a major military matter, how could it be ignored?

Zhao Xu's complexion also changed, he only felt absurd in his heart, but also panicked.The liquid medicine of Huxin Pill will indeed explode, but it is not the same thing as gunpowder.But what if the Liao Kingdom paid attention to the gunpowder prescription?If they got gunpowder, wouldn't it be easier to deal with the Song army?

"This matter must not be spread to the outside world! The Military Weapons Supervisor and Baoying Temple will also send the forbidden army to guard!" Zhao Xu immediately ordered.After thinking about it, he couldn't help but asked again, "Is there a spy who identified the Liao envoy as involved in this matter?"

This matter is not easy to deal with. If someone bites out the envoy of the Liao Kingdom, will he deal with it or not?Once it is not handled properly, it will be bad if the two countries are provoked to fight again.

Yao Shaoqing shook his head regretfully: "No one identified it, and the Liao envoy also insisted that he didn't know about it. He was seriously ill recently and was recuperating at home."

"Xiao Qi is sick?" Zhao Xu was shocked, wasn't he fine a few days ago?

"I'm sick. It's said that I have a persistent cough. It seems to be suffering from lung disease." After a moment of hesitation, Yao Shaoqing said again, "It's just that this person's symptoms are somewhat similar to those mentioned by Mr. Tongxuan. I'm afraid they are related to the stolen medicine." related to the fluid."

Zhao Xu regained his energy immediately: "Then the medicine can still cause illness?"

"It is said that the wrong medicine was stolen. Two people were blind, one was coughing and wheezing, and several people had festering wounds on their faces, which could not be healed by the medicine. They were afraid that the medicine would have a spell, so the group of people stole it again. All the medicines were poured into the sewer ditch, and I heard that another person was accidentally injured while pouring the medicines, and he was already dead." Yao Shaoqing had really seen the power of the "True Thunder King", and if this news spread, it might never happen again. No rat would dare to enter Baoyingguan, right?

"Is there such a thing?" Zhao Xu was also surprised, but after being shocked, he was faintly delighted.This Mr. Tongxuan is really capable and lucky.Sitting in Tokyo like this, let alone a thief, I am afraid that ghosts and gods will also change.

But he was still not happy, Yao Shaoqing added: "However, the thief also bought a lot of heart-protecting pills and dozens of sets of "Theory of Good Fortune", which seem to be shipped back to Liao. I wonder if there is any problem?"

This is not allowed!Zhao Xu became nervous again: "Invite Mr. Tongxuan into the palace immediately!"

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The warehouse was stolen. Although not much was lost, Zhen Qiong was still a little angry and hoped that Dali Temple would find the culprit quickly.However, he did not expect that the speed of solving the case was so fast. After only one day, he was summoned to the palace by the emperor.

"The Liao envoy did it? They still want to imitate Huxin Pill?" Zhen Qiong was shocked.Isn't it just not taking advantage of it?Now a thousand bottles of medicine is too expensive, and I want to steal his prescription.This is too shameless, right? !

"These Liao people mistakenly thought that the new gunpowder was lured by the heart-protecting pill, so they started to steal it. Thanks to the great power of Mr.'s medicinal solution, this group of people were either injured or sick, and failed to succeed." Zhao Xu was also lucky and explained the whole story.

Zhen Qiong was even more shocked.Although the Huxin Pill can explode, the manpower of this thing is uncontrollable.You don't even know how to purify saltpeter, so you want to use acid oil to make explosives?If Fang Zi is really captured by the other party, he is afraid that he will blow up a bunch of his own people in two or three years. This is not how to play with fire!

Wait, Zhen Qiong suddenly reacted: "Is someone injured? Where's the rest of the medicine?"

"One died, two were blinded, and some were splashed with the liquid medicine. They didn't dare to keep the medicine, and poured it into the drain. By the way, the Liao envoy also coughed continuously, probably hurting his lungs." Seeing this, Zhao Xu was very happy.What could be more joyful than the punishment of the wicked?

Tsk tsk tsk, Zhen Qiong almost sighed.This news has to be taken back and told to the disciples to let them know how dangerous it is to learn the Dao of Creation.If you don't follow the rules, that's the end!Can medicine be played casually?

But these are secondary. After a pause, Zhao Xu said again: "It's just that the Liao people are interested in gunpowder now. If they don't stop, it will become a disaster. I think Baoying Temple should sell less heart protection pills, at least Can't be taken by the Liao people."

This Zhen Qiong didn't agree: "Even if someone buys the heart-protecting pill, it can't be easily imitated. This thing is not made of medicinal materials, but a pure golden stone pill method. If you don't concentrate on learning the way of good fortune, you will never be able to make it." It’s out. It shouldn’t hurt to buy or sell.”

This answer did not surprise Zhao Xu, and he immediately said: "If so, "On Good Fortune" should be discontinued. This tabloid published too many mysteries, and now the Liao people have bought them. If they learn it, Wouldn't it counter the Great Song Dynasty?"

Zhen Qiong glanced at the emperor inexplicably: "If the officials are afraid that the Liao people will learn their skills and be better than us, shouldn't they work hard and study hard? Not only should this "On Good Fortune" not be stopped, but the imperial court should also hire it. Talented people, let more talented people join in it."

Zhao Xu frowned: "It's a bit taken for granted, the secret of not passing on must be kept..."

Zhen Qiong shook her head vigorously: "How can there be any secrets that are not passed on? Once a thing is born, it can be recognized by others, and then figure out a way to imitate it. This is unstoppable. , most likely will be squeezed out by future generations. Only self-improvement is the foundation!"

Zhao Xu didn't expect Zhen Qiong to say such a thing, but he had to admit that there was some truth in what he said.Just like that glass, which was a rare treasure two years ago, it can be seen everywhere in the market now.Not all of these prescriptions came from the Han family.There is also the self-ringing clock, such a cumbersome structure, it only took half a month for the general prison to imitate it, and it is more exquisite and gorgeous than the ones in the market.If these things can be figured out, can the prescription of gunpowder really be kept?To put it bluntly, it is nothing more than refining saltpeter.

But asking him to hire talents and study them with great fanfare, Zhao Xu really couldn't make up his mind.In his view, these are ingenious techniques and tricks. Although they are useful, they are completely different from Confucian classics and cannot stabilize the foundation of the country at all.Not to mention that "Theory of Good Fortune" not only talks about good fortune, but also involves mathematics, geography, and investigation of things. Are these really beneficial to governing the country?

After pondering for a long time, Zhao Xu said slowly: "Mr. is a scholar of heaven and man, so he naturally knows a lot of truths. It's just that not everyone can understand these knowledge. If things go on like this, I'm afraid it will disturb people's hearts..."

Zhen Qiong was almost shocked by these words: "Officials, these knowledges are all the principles of heaven and earth. The so-called principles are the same in the eyes of thousands of people. If you don't look for them, others will find them too. The fight is about who can find it quickly and who can learn it well. Just like bows and crossbows, don’t the Liao people have them? However, the Song Dynasty had eight ox crossbows and bows with divine arms, so they could defend against the enemy. Now with artillery, If you don’t improve it, wouldn’t you be self-abolishing martial arts? But it’s not easy to change. Those who need to learn good fortune, those who need to learn metallurgy, and those who need to be proficient in counting things and counting are so rare. If there is no communication and training, how can there be talents? ? According to the trail, not only can this newspaper not be stopped, but all those who can contribute should be invited to the court!"

Zhao Xu was too shocked to say this, it's just a tabloid, can it have such an effect?But the theory of bow and crossbow is not empty talk.

"If there is no such report, maybe the Liao people will be enlightened later?" In the end, Zhao Xu reluctantly said.

Zhen Qiong just rolled her eyes and said to him: "There is more than one country in the world. Some people may have known about these things a hundred years ago, but they just haven't been passed on. Just like the Great Qin State that can refine colored glaze, there must be a world to come." It’s a pity that no one has translated the theory of Li. Even if we don’t talk about it, won’t the Liao Kingdom find out? Let me say, building a library, translating the theories of various countries, and collecting the knowledge of the world for your own use is the best policy.”

Back then, Da Zhao's Taixue Library gathered all the knowledge in the world.Astronomy and geography, alchemy of astrology, mathematics and agriculture, everything is included, everything is included.Only then has it flourished for [-] years, and finally died of strength.

Da Song didn't have that kind of courage, and even Fanbang had to make friends with each other, so he was going to work hard and study hard?

This time, Zhao Xu was silent for a longer time.After an unknown amount of time, he said slowly, "Then according to what Mister sees, what should we learn first?"

"Numbering." Zhen Qiong replied without hesitation, "Analysis is the foundation of all learning, and it is also a truth that will never change in the world. If you learn math well, other talents will appear."

Zhao Xu was stunned. He originally thought that Zhen Qiong's rhetoric was just to get the court's support for the Tao of Good Fortune, and to make his school famous.Unexpectedly, what the other party said was counting.And do counts matter?Even Zhao Xu had to admit that this is indeed a world-class study, astronomy, geography, and governing the country and herdsmen must be used.

Then Zhen Qiong's words must be sincere and sincere, even if there is some selfishness, it must be publicity first.

He let out a long breath, Zhao Xu nodded and said: "I have been taught what you said, sir. I will also consider these things. It's just that the "Theory of Good Fortune" should be submitted to the court for review before it is published, so as not to appear. Something that should not be passed on.”

This is an existing rule, so Zhen Qiong would not care, and immediately nodded in agreement.

After the path walked out of the main hall, Zhao Xu lowered his head and looked at the stack of "Theory of Creation" on the table again.Didn't Shen Kuo mention before that "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" should be revised?After such a long time, the book should be compiled properly, maybe it's time to promote it...