Traveling through mountains and rivers, thousands of miles away, it is hard and tiring, but it is not as easy as Zhe Congruan said, accepting the hospitality of Binyi without any pretense, eating, washing, sleeping, and enjoying the corrosion of the colorful world of the Central Plains.
He has been living in a remote place all year round and is used to living a hard life. Even if the Central Plains is "poor", the things he truly enjoys are the same. Under Liu Chengyou's instructions, the standards of reception for Zhe Congruan are very high.
Of course, among all the Jiedu, only Zhe Congruan has such treatment. The other Jiedu all have separate businesses in Tokyo. No matter how attentive the reception at the hotel is, how can a closed-door house be as comfortable as it is?
Even if an elderly person sleeps less and sleeps less, by the time he wakes up from his sleep, more than two hours have passed by without any effort, and it is already late afternoon.
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The wind outside seemed to be getting stronger. When I opened the window and penetrated through the gap, it blew on my face like a knife. But this little bit of north wind, from Ruan's point of view, was nothing. The mainland of Fuzhou is a traditionally bitter and cold place, but this hardship dissipated quickly.
"Where is my girl?" Zhe Congruan asked Zhe Saihua casually.
"The young lady is going to visit the winter market!" Ya Jiang replied.
Hearing this, Zhe Congruan seemed to have his own expression of excitement in his mind, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, then stopped. Although he knew that the accompanying teeth would be arranged, he still couldn't help but ask: "Have the arrangements been made for the accompanying teeth? "
"Please rest assured, Commander-in-Chief, there are two family generals to protect you, and a small official has been sent to the post as a guide. The general has given instructions in advance, and he will be back soon depending on the time!"
Hearing this, Zhe showed a look of satisfaction on Ruan's face, not only for the arrangement of Yajiang, but also for the hospitality of the court.
"I heard that this Xiangfu Posthouse is newly decorated, and the emperor himself chose the name!" Accompanied by General Ya, Zhe Congruan walked around the simple and orderly posthouse and sighed with emotion.
"It seems that the emperor and the imperial court really attach great importance to our prefecture!" General Ya said with pride in his tone.
Zhe Congruan stretched his muscles and bones. The veteran's body looked really strong, and the crackling sound made him feel strong. A breath of turbid air came out of his lungs, and Zhe Congruan said: "The imperial court is so respectful. We also have to give people face and order everyone to follow. Tokyo is no better than the countryside, so please restrain yourself and don’t cause trouble. Otherwise, don’t blame me for engaging in military law!"
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There have always been many people who visited local feudal lords to stir up trouble in Tokyo and cause trouble.
"Commander Jie, I would like to see you, the Prime Minister."
Soon, the humble figure of Guan Cheng appeared, and he learned from his mouth that someone was coming from the palace.
When Wang Pu stood in front of Zhe Congruan, wearing court clothes and a crown of virtue on his head, his decent demeanor and appearance immediately won Zhe Congruan's favor, especially when he learned that Wang Pu was the second in the imperial examination and a close minister of the emperor. Don't underestimate me.
Sometimes, you can get a feel for the emperor from the side by looking at the performance of his ministers. As a hero of the era, Wang Pu was full of demeanor and handled things appropriately in front of Zhe Cong Ruan, which made Liu Chengyou look good.
Zhe Congruan also showed enough kindness to Wang Pu. On the way into the palace, he chatted with him and explored the situation.
Seemingly understanding Zhe Congruan's thoughts, Wang Pu also talked about Zhe Congruan's concerns: "Your Majesty was very happy when the envoys came to the capital this time. When he learned that Lieutenant Zhe was coming to the capital, he made preparations to welcome him early. To be prepared..."
"If it weren't for the fact that Lieutenant General had a hard journey, he would have been summoned to the palace for a talk before noon!"
Hearing this, Zhe Cong and Ruan Bai couldn't help but raise their eyebrows. He stroked his beard and said humbly: "How can I be so virtuous and capable that Your Majesty values me so much?"
In Zhe Congruan's view, the emperor's enthusiasm for him was a bit excessive and slightly unreal. I don't know what it was like for other Jiedu, but it was difficult for Zhe Congruan to say such things.
Noticing Zhe Congruan's expression, Wang Pu said politely: "Your Majesty said that the Taiwei guarded the frontiers and his hard work paid off, so he deserves it!"
"Your Majesty is wise." This was probably the first time Zhe Congruan praised Liu Chengyou.
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Zhe Congruan went into the palace to see him. Liu Chengyou was in the palace, and he was not waiting blankly. He was meeting a person who was much more famous than Zhe Congruan, a Taoist priest.
In the Chui Gong Hall, on a wide chair, the Taoist priest sat calmly. His robes were ancient, his attitude was natural, and his whole body exuded the smell of dust. Even under Liu Chengyou's gaze, he remained calm, as if he were a Taoist. The image is extremely full.
Liu Chengyou had been staring at the Taoist priest for a while. Such an observation was a little rude, but Liu Chengyou couldn't hold back his surprise. This was probably the first time he had been so "lost" in front of outsiders.
If there are no mistakes in the investigation, the Taoist priest in front of him is almost eighty years old. However, his strong physique seems too inconsistent. His bun and long beard inevitably turn white, but it reflects his full spirit, even the wrinkles on his face. , are all too old to be obvious.
Just letting Liu Chengyou look at him, the Taoist priest was very calm, and even had a gentle smile in the corners of his eyes.
"Taoist priest is so easy to find!" Liu Chengyou's gaffe could not last long because of his palace. He quickly put away his surprise and said in a sighing tone.
"I apologize for keeping Your Majesty waiting for so long." The old Taoist replied without any change in his expression.
This old Taoist was naturally the famous Patriarch Chen Tuan. Previously, Liu Chengyou issued an edict and asked local officials in Huazhou to invite the old Taoist to come to Tokyo. Unfortunately, several visits to the mountains yielded no results. Later, Wu Qianyu, the inspection envoy of Huatong, Even sending troops into the mountain to search was of course in vain.
Huashan Mountain is vast, narrow and dangerous, so it is really difficult to find someone. If a woodcutter who went into the mountain had not seen the old Taoist, the local officials would have given up long ago. However, before the heavy snow closed the mountain, the old Taoist took the initiative He appeared in the Huazhou government office, and was treated as a fairy by a group of mortals, and was respectfully escorted to Tokyo.
"The Taoist priest has been living in seclusion in Huashan all these years?" Liu Chengyou asked.
The old Taoist nodded with an infectious smile: "Exactly. In my early years, I traveled to Wudang, Emei, Qingcheng and other places."
I muttered to myself, this old man can run away.
"There are so many people who are looking for something too beautiful but can't find it. Could it be that the Taoist priest is really one of the gods?" Liu Chengyou said.
"It's just that the fate has not come yet." The old Taoist could not help but murmur, but it did not make Liu Chengyou feel that kind of disgust and rejection.
In fact, it was just Liu Chengyou's double standard mentality that was at work. In the Renming Hall, Liu Chengyou also saw the monks who taught Buddhism to the Queen Mother, and they were also accomplished monks.
Liu Chengyou obviously had a different opinion of Taoist Chen Tuan: "The people below are ignorant, disturbing the peace, and hindering the Taoist priest's Qingxiu. Please forgive me, Taoist priest."
"It doesn't matter." The old man is as steady as an old dog, and his smile has not changed.
"Since the Taoist Master is willing to show up, it must be fate!" A shrewd expression flashed across Liu Chengyou's face, and his eyes were suddenly full of expectation: "In the Taoist Master's opinion, do I have a destiny?"