Chapter 1,187: Even the divine backers behind him are dealt with!
"What are your plans for today?"
Yan Shifan spread his hands, and under the service of his concubine and beautiful maid, Yingge Yanyu, put on his gorgeous clothes and asked casually.
The housekeeper reported in a low voice next to him. The previous ones were all daily entertainment and meetings with officials of the strict faction. Only the last one was a bit special, and his tone was obviously much lower: "Tomorrow is the Celestial Master's Ceremony..."
As expected, Yan Shifan's expression immediately darkened: "From a Taoist doctor to a real person to a heavenly master, it's really a meteoric rise!"
He first entered the Imperial College to study and then became an official. He served as Shaoqing of Shangbaosi, Minister of Taichang Temple, and Right Minister of the Ministry of Industry. In just a few years, he became the Left Minister of the Ministry of Industry, a third-rank official.
This speed cannot be said to be unprecedented, but in the official circles of the Ming Dynasty, few people could compare with it. However, Yan Shifan had a strong jealousy and hated seeing other officials promoted quickly.
As the only son of Yan Song, what level can other people be like him?
It's good now, it's really different. He can't compare to others at all.
"snort!"
Yan Shifan violently retracted his hands, frightening the concubines on both sides to quickly retreat.
Knowing that this man had a violent temper and was moody, the housekeeper also wanted to leave, but had to convey Yan Song's message: "The master is going to the real man's house to congratulate me. My uncle will go with him. I also ask the young master to prepare a gift for Li Tianshi..."
Yan Shifan turned his head sideways: "Huh?"
The butler immediately bowed his waist, waiting for an angry scolding.
Yan Shifan started to think instead, walked to the mahogany cabinet outside, and took out an exquisite box.
After opening it, there were four small boxes inside the box. Yan Shifan took out the long box first, opened it gently, and took out a writing brush from inside.
The texture of this object is extraordinary at first sight. The green surface of the pen barrel is covered with bamboo with stars and black spots, and the pen cover is made of crystal Khotanese jade, which is hollowed out and sharpened.
Yan Shifan was also fond of it: "This pen holder is made of the rhino horn brought back by Grandfather Cheng when he sent Zheng He to the West. There has never been such a big rhino horn since then. The pen cover is more ordinary and is made of Lantian jade. It is a mouth-color."
As he spoke, he pulled out the pen cover again, revealing the translucent red brush: "The most rare thing is this brush. It was made by a chieftain from Yunnan in the 30th year of this dynasty. He beat a red-haired weasel and used the tail brush to make it."
Yes, it’s said to be the only one in a thousand years!”
He showed the pen to the butler: "You said a pen like this is enough to be passed down from generation to generation to a scholarly family. How about taking it as a gift?"
The housekeeper whispered: "The young master has chosen well..."
Yan Shifan took out three more small boxes and listed all the family treasures: "The pen, ink, paper and inkstone, the ink is also from Minangong in the Song Dynasty, and the paper is the Yanzi paper of layman Yi An, but this inkstone, although it belongs to Huang Tingjian, I always feel that it is a little inferior..."
As he said that, he picked up the inkstone and weighed it: "Do you think if I dye this inkstone with some blood, will it be unique and make the memory of Master Li fresh?"
The housekeeper was so frightened that he almost fell to his knees. Could it be that the other party was going to open the gourd for him?
This tyrannical and surly Mr. Xiao Ge is totally capable of doing such a thing!
What made the housekeeper feel like he was being pardoned was that along with the respectful greetings, Yan Song's voice came over: "Stop scaring people... please stand down!"
The servants hurriedly exited, and when only Yan and his son were left in the hall, Yan Song looked at the four treasures of the study: "The gift is well chosen. You can also visit the house together."
Yan Shifan sneered: "Of course I'm going, and I'm going to send it there with great fanfare, so that all the officials in the court can see that ten years of hard study in a poor window is not as good as a doctor's success in one step, and I'm not afraid that they won't feel jealous!"
It is their usual style to give their opponents eye drops even if they give a gift, but this time the opponent is indeed unusual. Yan Song said with care: "The whole world must celebrate the title of Heavenly Master. Your Majesty has the favor of this person."
It will be difficult to subside within a few years. Please bear with it for a while and do not conflict face to face!"
Yan Shifan's eyes darkened.
Originally, Tao Zhongwen's reputation was limited to a small area, and most of them were members of the Taoist and Buddhist religions. Secular officials did not care about the Celestial Master, and he could not intervene much.
But this time the new heavenly master will spread the word to the world, and combined with the emergence of local mountain gods and lands, Shinto is showing signs of recovery, and its prestige will be completely different. It can even penetrate into villages and towns and be praised by the people.
In view of this, Yan Shifan rolled his eyes: "Father, the supervision in the prison has been relaxed recently. You can contact Tao Zhongwen in the prison..."
Yan Song narrowed his eyes and became alert: "You must not do anything like Hu Tu!"
Yan Shifan said with a smile: "Don't worry, I will either help him escape, or I will add obstacles to the great master Li Dazhen, and let others remember that this Celestial Master stepped on the bones of his predecessor to ascend to the throne..."
Yan Song pondered for a moment and said slowly: "It depends on the officials who go to Zhenren Mansion today!"
Yan Shifan understood this deeply.
If there are not many people going to congratulate you today, then there is no need to be so anxious...
But soon, he discovered that there was nothing he could do without taking action.
When the sedan arrived at the street entrance of Zhenren's Mansion, what came into view was a long row of motorcades, which were so crowded that even the government officials could not maintain order, and it was the Thirteen Jinyiwei Taibao who put the order in order.
Going further, Ouyang Bijin, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, arrived even earlier and was talking to Lu Bing in front of the mansion.
Seeing Yan Song stepping down from the sedan, Lu Bing came over to greet him. As his brother-in-law, Ouyang Bijin even supported him: "Slow down, Mr. Ge!" "Brother-in-law, slow down!"
"I'm old, but my body and bones are still strong!"
Yan Song greeted them gently, while Yan Shifan looked on with cold eyes. He found that in addition to Lu Bing's disciples, there were also many ministers who opposed Yan Party who came to congratulate him, and his brows suddenly jumped.
In addition, he supervised the construction of this real man's mansion. Because too many people were watching it and Jiajing attached great importance to it, the amount of money embezzled was the least this time, and his mood was a little worse again.
But when that fresh and graceful figure stepped out, the smile on Yan Shifan's face became more sincere, and he personally handed over the gift: "Master Li, congratulations, it's just a small gift, it's not respectful!"
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This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Li Yan calmly continued: "You're welcome, Mr. Yan."
Even Mr. Xiaoge doesn’t want to scream, huh, there will be a time when you will be unhappy!
Yan Shifan was so angry that he opened the banquet and entered the table, still smiling and smiling. When Yan Song looked over, he nodded and indicated that the arrangements were made.
Compared with the usual banquet, where people recited poems, composed poems, sang, danced and enjoyed music, this time there was a different kind of tranquility. Li Yan sat at the main seat and after thanking His Majesty for his attention as usual, he quickly talked about Taoism and medicine.
Law.
This is what Yan Shifan said: "I have heard for a long time that Mr. Li is a Taoist doctor and has great medical skills. My father is old and has been unable to find a famous doctor for a long time. With Mr. Li in the court, I, as a son, feel much more at ease!"
Lu Bing frowned slightly, Ouyang Bijin's eyes also flashed, but Li Yan was very calm: "Yan Ge is very old, and his body is healthy. He just needs to be kind and seek truth, and his mind will be calm and recuperated, and he can reach his old age.
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Qi Yi means a hundred years old. Yan Song said slowly and authentically: "I accept the auspicious words of Master Li!"
Yan Shifan was full of joy: "With Li Tianshi's words, I feel relieved. I will not hide it from Tianshi. I once listened to Tao Zhongwen's exposition of Taoist medicine and felt that there were a lot of lies. Can you please Tianshi to clear up our doubts and put things in perspective?
?”
As soon as Tao Zhongwen's name came out, there was a sudden silence in the hall. Lu Bing's face already looked a little ugly: "Mr. Xiao Ge, today is not the time to seek medical treatment, is it?"
"It doesn't hurt to show your filial piety, Minister Yan!"
Li Yan raised his hand and began to explain: "Anyone who wants to be a Taoist doctor must be familiar with Suwen, Huangdi's Acupuncture Meridian, Mingtang Liuzhu, the twelve meridians, external and internal acupoints, and herbal medicines that are equivalent to the prescriptions of various classics, and must be ingenious.
Interpretation of yin and yang, destiny, various schools of thought, Zhouyi Liuren, think about the wonderful principles, pay attention to study..."
"You still need to read a lot of books. If you don't read the Five Classics, you don't know the way of benevolence and righteousness. If you don't read the Three Histories, you don't know the ancient and modern things. How can you understand the truth? As for the Five Elements Xiuwang and Qiyao Tianwen, if you can learn them with knowledge, then
There is no obstacle to the way of medicine, and it is perfect..."
"I am very happy to receive the Four Treasures of the Study as a gift from Minister Yan. Thank you very much!"
Yan Shifan's eyes changed slightly: "Tianshi Li can afford to be paired with a sword and a hero. I just listened to what Tianshi said. This Taoist doctor is really comprehensive, so what is he looking for?"
Li Yandao: "What doctors want is nothing more than to cure the illnesses of kings and relatives, save the poor and humble, and protect the body and long life in the middle. As for my path of Taoist medicine, I hope to treat patients with erudition, prudence, discernment, and sincere practice."
The body is used to rule the world, and the country is used to extend the life of all its people."
Lu Bingdao: "If you take good care of your body, you can rule the world, and your country will be long-lived for all its people! We admire the great wish of the Heavenly Master!"
Everyone praised him one after another and even stood up to salute.
Li Yan returned the favor and continued to describe the specific treatment methods of Taoist medicine.
Seeing that the topic was getting deeper and deeper, the guests were quite surprised.
It is actually quite incredible that this person became a heavenly master as a doctor. In the eyes of many people, with such a distinguished status, he should have drawn a clear line with the previous Taoist doctors. Therefore, Yan Shifan deliberately made things difficult for him by mentioning his medical skills.
Unexpectedly, this generous person took over and looked at his attitude. Not only did he not abandon the medical way, he also wanted to continue to promote it?
This made many ministers admire him, but also made many people look at him with cold eyes.
However, as Li Yan talked freely, especially when he drank tea and chatted, a bright and distant atmosphere lingered in the table, and the hostility was dissipated.
For people like Lu Bing and Ouyang Bijin who are busy with official duties, they feel like they have stolen a half-day of leisure, which is quieter than the temple.
Even Yan Song couldn't help but feel a little emotional. He is nearly eighty years old and he is still so persistent. Should he let go?
Only Yan Shifan's mind was filled with calculations and arrangements, and there was a hint of sharpness in the corner of his mouth, without any thought of change.
"coming!"
Finally, under his expectant gaze, Zhu Zhong hurriedly walked into the hall, whispered in Lu Bing's ear: "Captain, Princess Wan Sheng wants to meet with Zhenren Li..."
Lu Bing was a little disdainful: "Who else do you want to see for the prisoners who are already on death row? Who else do you want to see?"
After capturing the Nine-Leaf Ganoderma Grass, Princess Wan Sheng and Long Po no longer have the capital to threaten, and now they can only obediently kill them.
Zhu Zhongdao: "She said there is a way to return the prince to the sun."
Lu Bing suddenly frowned: "Is it credible?"
Zhu Zhong's tone was firm: "It's unbelievable. Someone must have deliberately chosen it before the Heavenly Master's Ceremony, hoping to get Tao Zhongwen back to the court's attention..."
Lu Bing understood and immediately glanced sideways at Yan Shifan who was across the way, but Yan Shifan was already minding his own tea, looking leisurely and contented.
The two parties were in-laws, and Lu Bing had already seen many of the insidious tricks of this little pavilion boss. Although some of his methods were crude, they were very effective.
The imperial conferment of the Heavenly Master was made with great fanfare, but the previous Heavenly Master Tao Zhongwen's handling was low-key and secretive. Jiajing did not want the fact that the prince and princess became ghosts to be publicized and lose the royal face.
This is also a good thing for the new Heavenly Master, otherwise it would be taboo to step on the corpse of his predecessor and ascend to the throne in just one year.
Unfortunately, the matter involved the prince, and Lu Bing couldn't suppress it. After thinking about it, he could only say: "Go tell sir!"
When Zhu Zhong came to Li Yan's side and reported softly, Yan Shifan's eyes were bright and he was waiting for him to leave the table and say goodbye.
However, Li Yan had no intention of getting up and remained motionless. Dan Ding responded calmly: "There is no need to go to the prison. Please ask Zhu Qianhu to tell the prisoner something for me. After she listens, there will be no more trouble."
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On death row.
Princess Wan Sheng and Long Po were covered with talismans and communicated through a wall like ordinary people.
Long Po's tone showed helplessness: "The jailer is obviously sent by a high-ranking official in the court. Why should you let him take advantage of him and do such a thing that harms others and does not benefit himself?"
Princess Wan Sheng's tone was full of resentment: "The more I think about it these days, the more I regret it. That man stepped on our corpses to achieve a high position, and he also wanted to control his husband and pave the way for the attack on Japan. He should not be allowed to succeed!"
Long Po shook his head: "Winning or losing is like this, so what if we are not reconciled? Maybe one day, we can be reincarnated and appear in front of him in another identity. Then we can settle all the past events!"
Princess Wan Sheng gritted her teeth: "How long will it take? Let him become a heavenly master in glory, how can I..."
Halfway through the words, Luang Po suddenly said: "Silence! Someone is coming!"
Princess Wan Sheng shut her mouth, and not long after, she heard footsteps coming to the door, and Zhu Zhong's voice came in: "Zhenren Li asked me to bring you a message. Not only will you deserve what you deserve, but the backers behind you will also pay the price."
!”
It became quiet in the prison, and both mother and daughter were stunned.
Luang Po thought about it carefully and shook his head in disbelief.
Princess Wan Sheng sneered directly: "Arrogant and arrogant, I don't know what to say. Even if I have an extraordinary status in my previous life, if I become a human in this life, I will be nothing more than an ant in that person's eyes!"
Zhu Zhong didn't say much. After conveying the message, he turned around and left.
Princess Wan Sheng is still angry: "Such fanatics dare to do harm to..., they are simply audacious!"
Long Po said: "This should be that person's plan, to find out his identity and not to fall into the trap."
"snort!"
Princess Halloween has an extreme temperament, but she is not stupid. When she thought about it, she lay down, cursed a few words in a low voice, and closed her eyes.
Luang Po sleeps faster. She used to guard the Buddha treasures on the Golden Light Pagoda sleeplessly and cherished this moment of rest.
But this night, I was destined to have no sleep.
A divine power fell from the west, even breaking through the blockade of the talismans around them, making them feel a familiar sense of majesty.
The mother and daughter opened their eyes instantly and were shocked.
Princess All Saints immediately bowed down and showed great respect.
The backer is here, there is help!
Luang Po was also crawling on the cold ground, his brows full of fear.
They failed to complete their mission. If they come this time, they may not only not be able to rescue them, but they may also be punished...
But whether it was rescue or punishment, the mother and daughter did not believe that what Zhu Zhong had just conveyed would happen.
It wasn't until the divine power, which was just and natural, began to fluctuate violently, and then seemed to be cut off suddenly, disappearing in an instant, that they suddenly collapsed to the ground and exclaimed in disbelief: