Great Song

"Brother, the acid solution is ready. Do you want to send it to the blending room?" When he came to the other courtyard, Qingfeng saluted before asking.

Looking at this well-behaved, diligent and hard-working new junior, Duan Xuanshuang was also very pleased: "There are still some stocks in the blending room, so let's not be busy. You should take a break too, don't rush too much."

However, Qingfeng shook his head: "Mingyue is not here for the past two days, and I have caused trouble for the senior brother. If there is any need for the kid, just ask."

Speaking of Mingyue, Duan Xuanshuang was also speechless.He is obviously a Taoist boy, but he was sent by Master Ling Xiaozi to learn some arithmetic.It's going to be two days out of ten days, so it's not that it makes people more nervous.I don't know what the uncle thinks?

Sighing, Duan Xuanshuang said: "Anyway, he is in charge of the affairs of the kiln, so it's not too urgent now. You just need to keep an eye on the alchemy room. If there is something you don't understand, read more and ask more, don't act rashly."

These words are a little redundant, but Duan Xuanshuang has to say it.It is really the master's alchemy room, which is much more dangerous than other places.Every medicine is either poisonous or explosive, so it cannot be ignored.Fortunately, Junior Brother Qingfeng is a safe person, so he doesn't need to worry too much.

Qingfeng nodded immediately: "Thank you, brother, for your reminder, kid, keep it in mind."

After finishing his business, he returned to the main courtyard without delay.But this time, I didn't go to the Great Pill Room where the stove was fired, but to the hut next to it.There is no alchemy furnace here, only a pile of glassware on the countertop.Since coming to the Taoist temple, this is where he and Mingyue practiced.

The name is "Burning Fire Boy", but now he and Mingyue are not qualified to touch the alchemy furnace.In fact, the fire temperature and technique of burning the stove are things that the two of them can get started now.The mentor sorted out this small alchemy room and gave them some exercises on the table.

This was far beyond Qingfeng's expectations.In the world, who doesn't teach disciples to hide and hide, and let the disciples work like cows and horses for more than ten years before leaking some skills through the fingers?Even when he was struggling to survive in the sewer, the old thief never taught him unique skills, beat and scolded him all day long, and didn't treat him as a person.

But now, the mentor gave them a small alchemy room.Inside are all priceless glassware.He also personally taught them how to light an alcohol lamp, how to use a measuring cup, and how to accurately measure the weight of medicine.He also urged them to learn how to use these instruments so as not to hurt themselves.

These are enough to make people feel grateful.What surprised Qingfeng even more was what his teacher said when he taught them the first day.

"Study the Dao of Good Fortune, you must not be rigid and stubborn, and you must not seek a deep understanding. Only by seeking knowledge and doubts can you prove your original heart."

This was the first time Qingfeng heard such words, and it shocked him extremely.Teachers are not always right.If I say this, I'm afraid I won't be beaten to death.But the teacher said it naturally, without any reluctance.

When refining alchemy, don't act recklessly, you must obey the teacher's instruction, and refine alchemy meticulously.But at the same time, they also need to watch and think more.You must understand what you have learned, but you cannot follow it blindly.Because the heart of seeking knowledge comes from doubts.Without the spirit of questioning, it is impossible to learn the Way of Good Fortune.

At that moment, Qingfeng once again became overwhelmed.The teacher taught them the real thing and told them the essence of the Dao.It's not deceit or deceit, nor is it perfunctory.Even at the expense of his own authority.Faced with such a master, how could he not do his best and only ask for one or two rewards?

It was precisely because of this that when Mingyue happily told him that he was going to Jixian Hall to learn arithmetic.Qingfeng didn't have doubts in her heart, on the contrary, she was very happy.Knowing that Mingyue is good at counting, his mentor found someone to follow him to study with a doctor from Jixian Hall.This is not some kind of negligence, but putting yourself in their shoes.How can Senior Brother Duan and the others compare to this situation?

Since Mingyue is not here, he has to work harder and live up to his teacher's love and care.

With a sinking heart, Qingfeng seriously did all the experiments he had learned before.Churning bubbles, discolored water, and things dripping from the condenser.Everything still amazed him.My teacher is right, since "Tao follows nature", then the School of Creativity, which explores the root of all things, is the only way to find the Dao!

Indulging in experiments, time flies by.It wasn't until the copper leak beside him jingled that Qingfeng came back to his senses.He hurriedly cleared the table and prepared to serve his teacher for dinner.The mentor always does not know the day and night when making alchemy, and forgets the time.Don't let him go hungry.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he went out, Qingfeng saw a familiar figure.He hurriedly stopped, saluted respectfully, and called out: "Qingfeng has seen Master."

This address made Han Miao smile: "Where is your master?"

"I'm still refining alchemy in No. [-] alchemy room." Qingfeng replied.Several alchemy rooms were numbered by the teacher. It sounds weird, but it is really convenient to call.

"Did he eat well and sleep on time recently?" Han Miao asked again.

"Eat and sleep well, and I didn't stay up late." Qingfeng's voice remained unchanged, and he still answered safely.

Seeing his appearance, Han Miao asked casually, "What kind of foreigner has your master seen recently?"

"They are all ordinary visitors, no strangers." Qingfeng raised his mind and said cautiously.

The answer was a little perfunctory, but Han Miao laughed: "Okay, I'll go find him, and you can eat by yourself."

Qingfeng saluted again, and raised his head when the person left, sighing softly in his heart.This "master" was also something he had never thought of.The well-known True Monarch Lei Ting, Priest Ling Xiao who was conferred by the Son of Heaven, actually liked a man and even married him.When Qingfeng first heard about this, his jaw almost dropped from shock.However, when he actually saw someone, he immediately knew that this official Han was not an easy person.Although she has a smile on her face, a gentle attitude, and the gaze of people, she can go straight to the bottom of her heart.Much smarter than those tycoons in the ditches.

How can a mentor resist such a person?

Qingfeng also had worries, fearing that her mentor would be deceived and not realize it.However, after getting along for a while, he found that he was wrong.Although Daguan Han is capable and thoughtful, it can be used in a simple way on the part of his teacher.Nothing more than staring at him to eat and sleep well, not to be too tired, and to win over their brothers and sisters, to find out if no one is close to the mentor.Just saying "Master" can make him smile.Except for some jealousy, it can be regarded as taking good care of her.

Only then did Qingfeng breathe a sigh of relief.He and Mingyue are too young and have no skills, so they can't protect their teacher now.With such a person watching over him, he can rest assured.What's the point of liking a man?A teacher with such abilities and looks, what do you want?As long as he is happy, Qingfeng doesn't care what others think.

It's just that this official Han, he has to pay attention to it, and he can't let his teacher suffer.After thinking about it for a long time, Qingfeng stopped thinking about it, turned around and walked towards the restaurant.

■

All the way to the alchemy room, stepping through the door, Han Miao saw the figure lying on the low couch, playing with the kaleidoscope boredly.He couldn't help laughing: "Why don't you let Qingfeng come over to serve?"

Han Miao was quite satisfied with Zhen Qiong's two new apprentices.Especially Qingfeng, who looks mediocre, has a calm temperament, is also alert, and is even more rare is very loyal.Even if he uses means to win him over, he still has to hide a little bit, and he wants to protect his teacher wholeheartedly.He can rest assured that such a person is placed by Qiong'er's side.

Not to mention, the two of them would still call "Shi Dae".This is the title designated by Zhen Qiong, and Han Miao feels very happy every time he hears it.

Zhen Qiong sat up abruptly, and coughed twice: "It's just to keep a pill furnace, it's nothing to do, so it's useless to call someone."

Are you kidding me, he finally found some free time so that he could dodge.It's too tiring to call the apprentice here and put on airs.

Needless to say, Han Miao knew what this man was thinking, and shook his head, "Since you're fine, why don't you go home and rest? You've worked hard enough for the past few months, so take it easy for two days."

Since the Lantern Festival, Zhen Qiong has not been idle.First of all, he made palm mines, smelted zinc and made copper coins, and then took over the important task of cannon core.In the middle, we need to improve glass, develop high-temperature-resistant metals, etc., and open a free school by the way, accepting an apprentice.Really didn't rest for a moment.

"Brother Su is making cannons. I don't know when it will be finished. If it's not good, I will go home in broad daylight." Zhen Qiong also had no choice.Su Song's cannon is almost ready, maybe the emperor will send someone to call him to test the cannon.He just cheated [-] yuan of funds, so he can't let the servant go home to find him.Anyway, it's just burning the alchemy furnace, it's the same everywhere.

Afraid that Han Miao would ask any more questions, Zhen Qiong hurriedly said, "Brother Miao is looking for me, is there something wrong?"

Han Miao seldom comes to the Taoist temple on weekdays, but he suddenly came to look for him today, could something have happened?

Han Miao raised his eyebrows when he heard this: "Why, can't you come if you have nothing to do?"

"Yes, yes!" Zhen Qiong immediately apologized, "My Taoist temple is not the same as at home. Brother Miao just come and stay here tonight. I will ask the kitchen to prepare a few dishes. The cooks here are all The royal chef sent by the government is very skilled!"

Seeing his so attentiveness, Han Miao laughed, Shi Shiran walked to the side of the couch, sat down, and said: "There is news from Xiangzhou that the wine storehouse has already produced strong alcohol, and there is still a lot of alcohol. Do you want some?"

Brewing wine is a time-consuming technical task. Even if there is a direction, it will take a lot of time to develop a good-tasting spirit.Nowadays, the wine steamed and brewed in the wine cellar can be burned when it is exposed to the fire, but it has a mellow taste and a unique flavor.This kind of fine wine is not afraid that people in those bitter cold places will not buy it.However, most of these, Zhen Qiong would not care about them, not as important as the high-yielding alcohol.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Zhen Qiong's eyes lit up: "Is there really alcohol? Yes! Bring me more!"

Taoist temples now make alcohol, and they still have to work hard to distill it.It would be much more convenient if there is a ready-made one.But just after he finished speaking, he added another sentence: "No, it's better for the Taoist temple to buy it. The price can also be set a little higher, and there is still money in the account. Don't let the fat go to outsiders' fields!"

This is their own business, so of course they can't lose money!He'll have to figure out something later to open up a market for the alcohol.This thing can kill disease Gu, maybe the officials will also be interested?

The inward turning of the elbow immediately made Han Miao laugh, and he hugged him and kissed him: "Qiong'er really knows how to manage the house, you must reward her husband well."

Hey, good reward.His alchemy room is the most soundproof, and he is not afraid of any kind of reward!Zhen Qiong leaned over happily, without any guilt, and quickly changed to a way to pass the time.