Great Song

As the Xiayuan Festival was approaching, all the palaces and temples in Tokyo became lively, especially the palaces of the Shangqing sect, which were full of incense and worshipers.After all, the Shangqing School has been canonized by the Son of Heaven for generations, and there was even a "National Teacher" with profound Taoism, which naturally can keep people safe.

However, the common people can only burn incense in the main hall and ask for a talisman. The real nobleman was invited into the inner courtyard early on.

In a wing room where distinguished guests were received, a young man dressed in brocade clothes and with a white face whispered, "Daoist Wang, you should pretend that you didn't mention the matter before."

"Why did Sun Huangmen say that? But what did the nobleman say?" Wang Daoren was quite surprised.The adoptive father of the little yellow family is a capable person around the queen mother.The Shangqing sect has close contacts with him, and he often worships the gods in the temple, praying for blessings and avoiding disasters.It is for this reason that the abbot asked this person to tell the Queen Mother about the miscellaneous path.Unexpectedly, he was turned away!

The little Huangmen showed a wry smile: "Ye-father said, that Taoist leader has made meritorious service in the Tian Family, and the Empress Dowager appreciates it, so don't speak in vain."

Didn't he go in and out of the Military Weapons Supervision and play with Huangbaishu? How could he still have meritorious service to the Tian family?Wang Daoren is the abbot's confidant disciple, quick-witted, well-informed, his face immediately changed: "Could it be a matter of lead and mercury..."

The little yellow door nodded unobtrusively, but refused to say a word.

Lead and mercury were suddenly banned in the palace, but it was a major event that really surprised the whole Taoist sect.Don't say it's the golden pill, even the talismans can't use some cinnabar and mercury. Wouldn't it embarrass them if this taboo suddenly appeared?Before, I thought it was a trick of those bald ass envoys from doctors or Buddhism, but who would have thought that the trail would be involved.Now there seems to be a noble person in the palace who is pregnant, no wonder the middle official is unwilling to accept the matter.

It's a bit tricky.Wang Daoren frowned, thought for a while before saying: "According to the military supervisor, some people in the palace called that Xiaodao the 'True Lord Thunder'. Is he good at thunder?"

"I don't know about that. It's just that the officials around him respect him a lot." The little Huangmen didn't dare to talk nonsense, and only told the other party what he knew.There are no secrets in the palace that can really be kept, and they also know the attitude of the eunuchs around the emperor.

Things have come to this point, there is no way to continue.The king sent the little yellow gate away, and immediately went to the inner hall to report to the abbot.

When the old Taoist heard these words, his complexion was also not good, and he snorted: "This kid is really hard-hearted!"

Those who learn the golden alchemy way actually abandon lead and mercury, don't they have ulterior motives?It's just that things are a little more difficult now.Appreciated by the emperor, backed by the empress dowager, and well-connected with the courtiers, it is absolutely impossible to go the way of the palace.They can't show up in person, and it's a bit troublesome to get into trouble.

Seeing Master's expression, Wang Daoren said cautiously: "This son has a very close relationship with Han Xianggong, do you want to start with it?"

The old Taoist immediately shook his head: "It's weird that no one has taken action for such a big mistake, so don't act rashly."

I don't know how many people want Han Xianggong to go.Isn't the Xiaodao, which has a tacit relationship with the Han family, an obvious loophole?Could it be that the princes in the court are stupid people, can't they see it?No one did it, so there must be some inside story.

After pondering for a while, the old Taoist said slowly: "Go and check his friend. See if the Han family has leaked out some weird pills recently."

Wang Daoren's eyes lit up.Indeed, how can the emperor and queen mother be trusted by only relying on the theory of lead and mercury?That Xiaodao is an alchemist, so he must offer an elixir.His girlfriend is just a businessman, and there are so many people talking, how can he still get out of the way?

"The disciple will send someone now, and he will surely catch the handle of that trail!"

It only took two or three days before Wang Daoren ran back excitedly: "Master, I heard that some time ago, the Han family asked the imperial doctor to test a elixir, saying that it can bring the dead back to life!"

The old Taoist raised his long eyebrows in surprise: "Is it really brought back to life?"

"Exactly!" Wang Daoren replied affirmatively.

"How courageous..." The old man couldn't help sighing.

Can you blow it up if you bring it back to life?This trail can be regarded as audacious.No wonder the emperor valued this person, most likely the "elixir" played a role.That "True Thunder Monarch" is probably just a false name, borrowing the magic power of the gods.

"In this way, it's easy." The old man laughed, "Send some people to spread the news. The public discussion is raging, are you afraid that the foreign court will not get a handle?"

Those important ministers who wanted to bring down Han Xianggong must have schemes in private.Such an excellent excuse, how dare you touch it?At that time, if they add fuel to the flames, they will be able to reap the benefits of the fisherman.

It's only to blame that Xiaodao insisted on taking advantage of the Han family's influence. How could he get out of it when he got involved in the disputes between the court and the court?

But in this way, it is possible to guess the preferences of the new officials.When the trail is resolved, it's time for the Shangqing faction to show their skills!

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In the past two days, Zhen Qiong was about to live in the Military Weapons Supervision. After changing the steel pouring technique, she ran to try carburizing and quenching prescriptions.Surrounded by a group of great craftsmen all day long, he was shocked at times, felt ashamed at times, flattered constantly, and came up with some novel ideas, which really made him want to leave.

If Han Daguan hadn't sent someone to look for him, he wouldn't even want to go home.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the house, he saw Han Miao waiting at the door, frowning, and complained in a low voice: "Qiong'er stays in the military prison all day, doesn't she miss me?"

Zhen Qiong felt a pain in her heart, and rushed forward to hug her and rub her kisses: "Of course I want to! I've been very busy these two days, I must come back early to accompany brother Miao."

These words made Han Miao smile a little, bowed his head and kissed him, and then said: "There are really important things to find you back. Maybe you can make more of your chest pain medicine?"

"Of course." Zhen Qiong answered easily.In the past few months, he has made a few more bottles, and he has almost mastered the production method, and it is not so easy to fry.

"Do you mind letting others know about this medicine?" Han Miao asked again.

"It's okay. It's just that the medicine is troublesome and it's more expensive." Zhen Qiong didn't answer very eagerly.After all, he is not short of money now, and has no urgent need to sell medicine.This thing is so easy to blow up, it's not as fun as the workshop in the Arsenal!

Han Miao smiled when he heard the words, and said again: "If others know about it and want to learn it secretly? Aren't you afraid of being learned by others?"

Zhen Qiong said "Hey": "Don't be afraid of death, just learn."

What a joke, none of the medicines used to make vinegar oil is safe!Not to mention the two strong acids, glycerin also needs a strong base, even if it is produced safely, it will explode when mixed together.It is not a smooth road to build a good road. Those like him who have studied for more than ten years cannot avoid the risk of frying the furnace, so it is not something that can be learned secretly.

Han Miao nodded slightly, and suddenly said: "If so, your idea of ​​establishing a sect may be realized."

Um?Zhen Qiong came to her senses and immediately asked, "What can I do?"

Originally, he was thinking about finding a few smart and obedient kids from the Military Weapons Supervision Department, and abducting them to practice Taoism.Now the official Han, who is more cunning than him, has figured out a way, so naturally he wants to listen to it!

Seeing his twinkling eyes, Han Miao couldn't help laughing and said, "It's the panacea for chest pain. If someone recommends it to the emperor and it becomes famous all over the world, why don't you ask the emperor for some apprentices to specialize in practicing medicine?" this?"

Not a bad idea!Zhen Qiong nodded immediately: "That's the reason! Others steal it, but it will kill people. Of course, I want to start a school and specialize in this medicine! Maybe I can get another alchemy room. Build more A few rooms, it would be better to build a bigger one!"

Is it still short of money for the imperial court to give Gaidan a house?It must be big and good, and the kiln for making steel and burning glass must be prepared for his own use only!Thinking of this bright prospect, Zhen Qiong's eyes were crooked with a smile, and after a long time of foolish joy, she finally remembered: "Wait, I haven't mentioned sour oil to anyone, should I tell the emperor quickly?"

Han Miao smiled slightly: "How can the emperor believe you boast that the medicine you made is effective? Naturally, you have to be sued in front of the emperor, so that you can justify the name of the elixir."

Is there such a good person?Zhen Qiong was almost moved: "Then thank him!"

These words made Han Miao laugh: "Thank him for what you are doing. Those who will sue the emperor are not good people. They have to be beaten hard."

It turned out to be a court order.Only then did Zhen Qiong come to her senses, and scratched her head in confusion: "Did they never take medicine? Why are they so overwhelmed?"

The effect of sour oil is better than one.Even this has to be reported to the emperor, do you think no one in the family will get sick?

"Those jumping clowns, how can they know your talent?" Han Miao paused, and then said, "It's just that the name 'Sour Oil' is too indecent, it's better to call it 'Heart Pill'."

"Listen to Brother Miao!" How could Zhen Qiong not agree to such a trivial matter?

Seeing that he had listened to what he said, Han Miao was relieved and said with a joke, "I'm so worried about Qiong'er. You still don't come home all day, so you have to treat me well." OK."

Hey, it's easy.Zhen Qiong put her arms around Han Miao's waist and put her lips together.After working for so many days, I heard good news when I came back, why don't you come to the game as soon as possible?

Han Miao smiled, holding back the tenderness in his mouth, and pushed him down on the low couch beside him.

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Before dawn, the ministers participating in the early court rode horses and chariots to the inner city.Outside the forbidden gate, there are all white paper lanterns. All ministers have to write their official positions on the lanterns, causing the entire imperial city to be shrouded in a sea of ​​lights.The front of the courtyard was crowded with vendors selling breakfast, and there was a lot of noise, and the aroma of hot porridge and shortbread wafted far away.

They all go out at the fourth watch. In this cold and bleak winter day, who doesn't want to eat something warm?Fearing that his beard would be dirty, Su Song asked his servants to sell a mutton steamed bun to fill his stomach while it was still hot.Wait for the leaking courtyard to open, and then drink some sake to warm up, and then you can make it through the morning.

These days, he is really not in a bad mood.Although there was no progress in making cannons, Zhen Qiong did produce a lot of good things after working in the Military Weapons Supervision.Not to mention that the production of copper and iron has increased, but only the sword made by the "steel stewing method" is amazing.After the body is formed, it is coated with miso, buried with charcoal soil, stewed for a while, and then out of the oven for forging, so that the body of the sword can be covered with a layer of complicated patterns, which is unparalleled in sharpness.

This is "镔铁"!In the past, only the precious swords paid by Persian merchants were of such fineness.Unexpectedly, with Zhen Qiong's guidance, it can be produced in the Military Weapons Supervision.

Now the master craftsmen are still studying the method of quenching. I think it will not be long before they can get the magic weapon that cuts iron like mud, right?

Thanks for that trail.Su Song has already made up his mind that when he presents the sword, he will let the civil and military men of the Manchu Dynasty know the ability of this trail.Rewarding some gold and silver is probably not enough, only with the title of "Mr" can he be worthy of such achievements.

Thoughtful, waiting for the time to go to court is not so difficult.Not long after, the forbidden door was opened, and the officials were divided into civil and military classes, and entered the Chui Gong Hall.

There are so many things going on in the world, and there are always people coming out to report in the morning.Su Song had nothing important to do today, he just stood in the team and listened, thinking he just waited a little longer.Unexpectedly, after a few rounds of performances, a censor suddenly came out of the shift and said in a loud voice: "I have to play! Su Song, the supervisor of military weapons, worships ghosts and gods, exaggerates demons, deceives people to lead military affairs, and destroys the court's laws! "

Su Song raised his eyebrows, his eyes were sharp, and he turned to the Wutai official.

The author has something to say: After thinking about it, the Maoshan School is too out of character, so it’s better to change it to the Shangqing School as it was called at the time.