Chapter 696 The Buddha’s body is completed and everyone has dinner together! [Please vote for me!]
early morning.
It rains continuously.
Another rainy day.
Xunyang City is indeed humid and rainy during the rainy season.
In the past, when the twin peaks were not built and the flood discharge capacity was poor, there were still floods that were called the "Water Dragon King" by the people of Xunyang.
Ouyang Rong habitually got up early. After waking up, he was lost in thought for a while before he realized that he didn't need to go to the Giant Buddha construction site today.
Yesterday, after finishing the work of pretending to be dirty and handing over the headless Buddha, Rong Zhen told him not to come today and that he could have a good rest.
Although Ouyang Rong was awake, he closed his eyes.
After lying on the hard wooden bed for a while, I stood up vigorously.
Wash up frequently.
After a while, he twisted a hot towel to wipe his face and opened the door of the bamboo house.
While wiping his face, he looked at the soft rain outside.
The morning wind is a bit cool.
Ouyang Rong's attention was entirely focused on the gray mist accompanying the rain curtain.
The fog is unnoticeable but lingering,
Even the rain can't wash it away.
Ouyang Rong touched the Yun Meng Ling in his sleeve and glanced down.
The green embroidery is still serious and it is difficult to overcome the spiritual energy.
Although Ouyang Rong didn't know what the use was of sending spiritual energy to Yunmeng Ling... Every time he sent spiritual energy there in the past, it was like a mud cow entering the sea, with no news or any feedback.
But that didn't stop him from roughly guessing something.
Yunmeng Ling was restrained.
Before, he was worried about Rong Zhen's side, fearing that they might not be able to handle it, but now it seems that they have prepared more than he expected, which is a bit beyond expectation.
Ouyang Rong put away Yun Meng Ling again.
He walked around the house and found that there was really nothing to do.
The conditions of this bamboo house are simple, but it is not just Ouyang Rong who lives in a simple way. He has been to the old musician and Rong Zhen's yard to have a look, and it is just as simple as him, sleeping on a wooden bed.
Ouyang Rong pulled out a stool from the house, returned to the door of the bamboo house, and placed it on the ground. He lay on it, propped his head on his palms, and looked at the rain outside.
Living in a quiet bamboo forest.
Since taking office in Jiangzhou, Ouyang Rong rarely had such leisure time, whether he was serving as chief historian or governor.
Even during the period when he was demoted to Sima, he was still calculating certain things in his mind and was busy arranging them.
After a while, Ouyang Rong came back to his senses and glanced in the direction of the Giant Buddha in the Grottoes.
Ouyang Rong didn't ask Rong Zhen last night when the completed Buddha body and golden Buddha head would be combined.
Even if I asked her, she wouldn't say anything. Instead, she would look sideways at Ouyang Rong, as if to say, "You are teaching me how to do things."
Ouyang Rong smiled.
He closed his eyes and entered the Tower of Merit.
The merit tower is still the same.
The fortune clock has not moved for a long time and hangs high above the head.
The little wooden fish is like a monk ringing a bell, fishing for business every day, and making a "thump" sound from time to time, which increases a little merit.
Ouyang Rong glanced at the blue-gold font above:
[Merits: four thousand two hundred and thirty-one]
Compared with the last time I looked at it, the merit has increased by more than 300.
But there is a strange thing.
After Ouyang Rong handed over the headless body of the Donglin Giant Buddha yesterday, the expected surge in merit did not come.
A little strange.
You're not going to prostitute him for free, right?
Ouyang Rong thought for a while and decided to wait until the Buddha's head and body were completely integrated.
His will leaves the Tower of Merit.
Anyway, with nothing to do, Ouyang Rong ran to the back room, took out the Burning Sky Dragon Oil that Wang Caozhi had brought before, as well as some auxiliary materials, and started making it.
The morning passed quickly. At a certain moment, Ouyang Rong took a long breath and lay back on the chair. On the desk in front of him, there were three small and exquisite Burning Sky Thunders.
It looks a bit like a grenade, but it is more powerful. Items ignited by the burning dragon oil are like green will-o'-the-wisps. It is difficult to extinguish when exposed to water. I don't know what kind of strange fire it is.
This was something that the junior sister had mentioned before when she was fighting against the Jade Immortal. He had always been a bit taboo about using this thing.
Unexpectedly, Ouyang Rong would still use it today.
He put the three Burning Sky Thunders into his sleeves and shook his head.
"Feng Tianlei? His tone is quite loud..."
Ouyang Rong looked inside again at the aura of his Dantian.
Without the "Lotus Boat Music", Emperor Wen's sword skills were not complete enough and he could not use its mysterious tripod sword magical power, but it did allow him to successfully enter the seventh level.
But it only stopped at the seventh level.
The only improvement is the ability of the sword wielder at the seventh level. Not only is the sword deployment time shortened by one breath, but the recall distance of the tripod sword is also greatly increased.
Moreover, a seventh-level sword wielder can already completely kill a sixth-level Qi practitioner, as long as he is given time to deploy his sword.
Ouyang Rong estimated that it would take about ten breaths to complete.
At this time, there was movement outside the door.
Ouyang Rong turned around and saw that it was Wang Caozhi.
"Brother-in-law."
"Did you go to the construction site this morning?"
"Well, I walked around and found nothing to do. Sister Rong and the others were busy and I was not allowed to go to some places. I walked around and found nothing to do, so I came to see you."
"Don't yell."
Ouyang Rong just corrected him and didn't say much.
Wang Caozhi also took out a bench, sat down next to Ouyang Rong, and accompanied his brother-in-law to look at the misty rain curtain. He couldn't help but said;
"Brother-in-law, what's wrong with us now? Why don't you go over and take a look?"
Ouyang Rong glanced at him.
"It's not a good habit to be nosy."
Wang Caozhi sneered:
"Isn't this the first time I have participated in such a major event that attracts the world's attention? I am a little curious. I am not as wise, powerful and calm as my brother-in-law. Alas, it is really difficult to keep calm. I can only say that I have to learn more and learn from my brother-in-law's Qi-nurturing Kungfu..."
Ouyang Rong interrupted:
"Where is the deputy director of Donglin Temple?"
"They were resting in a house by the bamboo forest. The female historian and Commander Yi refused to allow them to leave, saying they were staying there and waiting for news."
Ouyang Rong nodded and whispered:
"If it's released now, it's really easy for the news to leak."
Wang Cao's thief looked around like a mouse, covered his mouth with his palm, and lowered his voice:
"Brother-in-law, are you really going to start a fight?"
Ouyang Rong didn't answer and suddenly asked:
"When you went to Longcheng this time, did you take Pei Shisanniang to the county government office?"
Wang Caozhi rubbed his hands and said:
"Take it with me. I gave your souvenir to County Magistrate Diao. He knows that Mrs. Pei is yours and welcomes her respectfully..."
Ouyang Rong frowned: "Who are my people?"
Wang Caozhi corrected him seriously: "The people under your command."
Ouyang Rong snorted lightly.
This was what he had asked Pei Sanniang to do after receiving Rong Zhen's letter a few days ago and before leaving Prince Xunyang's Mansion.
She was responsible for the retreat arranged by Ouyang Rong at Longcheng, and the ship for Xunyang Ferry was also prepared by Pei Shisanniang.
After these days of testing and observation, Pei Shisanniang has passed the test and can be used.
At the same time, she was also accepted by Ouyang Rong's men, Yan Liulang and Wang Caozhi.
So before leaving, Ouyang Rong also introduced Pei Shisanniang and let Li Xian and Li Dalang condescend to have a look.
The old rule is still a trick of Corporal Li Xian, but it is old-fashioned but effective. Li Xian encouraged him a few words, and the beautiful woman burst into tears of gratitude...
As for Yan Liulang, he stayed in the city, assisting Yuan Huaimin openly and guarding the Prince Xunyang's Mansion secretly.
Ouyang Rong lowered his head and thought carefully for a moment.
After making sure that there were no omissions, he stood up and took a look at the water leakage time.
"Let's go, I'll take you to have some food."
Wang Caozhi followed behind, holding an umbrella for Ouyang Rong like a dog, and kept saying:
"Brother-in-law, you said that the Buddha's body has been repaired and completed, why haven't you put the Buddha's head on it to form a complete body? What are you waiting for, Ms. Shi?"
Someone casually said:
"What are you waiting for? Of course, you are waiting for us to go over and wait for everyone to gather so we can start dinner."
…
Lunch was still in the old musician’s yard.
But this time, everyone was indeed there.
In addition to Rong Zhen, Ouyang Rong, and Wang Cao brought by the latter.
And Grandma Song, Miaozhen.
Yi Qianqiu, Wei Mi, Li Congshan, Duan Quanwu.
Wei Mi has always been at Xunyang Grottoes, leading a group of Xuanwu Guards and assisting the commander Yi Qianqiu.
Miaozhen and Li Congshan were originally ordered to lead three hundred White Tiger Guards to guard the Xunyang Palace.
As a result, under the unanimous orders of Xunyang King Lixian and Jiangzhou Governor Ouyang Rong, and with the consent of Rong Zhennvshi, the Xunyang Grottoes were temporarily transferred to protect the Giant Buddha.
It can be regarded as adding to the defense strength of Xunyang Grottoes.
After all, the construction of the Donglin Giant Buddha is a major event for the imperial court and one of the state affairs that His Majesty is most concerned about.
The reasons are sufficient and justifiable.
However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Xunyang Palace is a little wary of Miaozhen, Li Congshan and their entourage.
Just see through it without telling it.
Duan Quanwu was the only one who looked at fellow White Tiger Guard member Li Congshan with a hint of amusement and sarcasm.
Li Congshan, a young man in white robe, had a normal expression on his face and took out his chopsticks to serve the rice, acting neither humble nor overbearing.
This scene naturally fell into the eyes of Ouyang Rong, who had just entered the courtyard.
He glanced at Duan Quanwu.
This gloomy-looking martial artist who was related to Qiu Shenji also hurriedly returned from the outside before the Xunyang Grottoes were sealed.
Previously, he led people to encircle and suppress the group of water thieves in Hukou County...
As usual, the atmosphere at the table was silent.
Although everyone gathered together, they all said that there were few people.
Mainly because the leaders Rong Zhen, Ouyang Rong and Yi Qianqiu are all taciturn, so the others naturally have nothing to say.
The meal was eaten in general silence.
When he put down the bowl and was about to leave, Ouyang Rong asked:
"General Duan, how is the situation in Hukou County? Are there any gains?"
Duan Quanwu had a stern face:
"I cut off a dozen heads."
"Not wiped out?"
Duan Quanwu lost his face a little and snorted coldly:
"Hmph, these water thieves are all turtles and rats. They don't dare to touch my general's edge. They always hide in the maze-like swamp, so it's hard for me to chase them... But they are also afraid and they don't dare to show up. This time, I will
We retreated quickly and left a group of people to guard the edge of the swamp. They probably didn't even react when they were hiding in the swamp. When the big things here are settled, I will go and meet them properly."
After listening to a lot of words from him, Ouyang Rong nodded and, as the class representative, concluded:
"So there's nothing you can do about them, right? I understand."
Duan Quanwu:...?
The sullen-faced man glared at Ouyang Rong, his nose trembling. However, the official position of Jiangzhou governor was several steps higher than his, so he could only swallow. He waved his sleeves and said:
"It's really easy for Governor Ouyang to sit in the yamen every day. He's really capable, but he can do it by himself."
Ouyang Rong's face suddenly became serious: "I'm really good at it."
Duan Quanwu choked and looked at him suspiciously.
Rong Zhen said: "Okay, the matter is over, don't argue. It's a small matter over there. Those water thieves have already tested the ingredients. If they dare to attack the grotto, they are seeking death."
This is true. Xunyang Grottoes currently have close to three thousand soldiers. Even the outer perimeter cannot be broken through by the water-clad thieves.
After meal.
Wang Caozhi left immediately without waiting for his brother-in-law.
Ouyang Rong and Rong Zhen looked at each other, stood up in tacit understanding, and went out side by side.
The remaining few people also dispersed one after another.
Miao Zhen was too lazy to chat with anyone, so she walked out of the yard and glanced at the backs of Rong Zhen and Ouyang Rong who bumped into each other from time to time on the path ahead.
She turned around, held an umbrella and returned to her residence.
Miaozhen also lived in a bamboo house, but it was very remote.
In these years, she had a pure heart and few desires in the palace. She had a typical lukewarm temperament. Unless on official business, she would not interact with Rong Zhen, Aunt Song, Yi Qianqiu and others in private.
In the eyes of everyone, he is lonely and weird.
Miaozhen walked into the bamboo house, closed the door immediately, closed the curtains tightly, and the light was dim.
She didn't light the lamp and sat at the table.
In fact, Miaozhen no longer hates Li Xian.
At least that's what she told herself.
But a few days ago, Li Xian and the others still sent her and Li Congshan away with a guilty conscience.
Like a broom star, avoid her.
Just then.
"Dong dong."
A thin-faced man suddenly appeared at the door of the courtyard and knocked politely.
Miaozhen walked out of the house and came under the eaves.
The thin-faced man buried his head and handed over a letter:
"Miaozhen Nvshi, my master gave it to you and said he would deliver it to you personally."
Miaozhen's eyes were cold and she did not leave the eaves.
The thin-faced man admitted himself to the hospital, respectfully placed the letter on the bamboo chair in the courtyard, turned around and left.
The courtyard returned to silence.
Raindrops fell diagonally on the envelope, wetting it bit by bit.
Miaozhen looked at the letter paper on the chair and the familiar wax seal with cold eyes, but did not go over to open it.
At a certain moment, she suddenly turned her head and closed the door.
Keep the wind, rain and white fog out.
…
At the same time, Fangjia Villa was far away from the grotto.
After Fang Yiwu finished eating with his sick wife, a maid suddenly stumbled over and whispered something in his ear.
"What? Where are the people?"
Fang Yiwu was so anxious that he stood up immediately. He had no time to comfort his wife and rushed to the library in the back house.
That's where he kept the Fang sisters and his two daughters captive these days.
Fang Yiwu rushed to the back house in a hurry.
But as he got closer to the bookstore, his expression became more solemn, even a little panicked.
The guards sent by Jiangzhou Hall to assist him in supervising the Fang sisters all disappeared.
Fang Yiwu looked from a distance and saw that the bookstore that used to be heavily guarded was also empty.
I don't know where these people went.
Fang Yiwu bravely walked forward. The closer he got to the bookstore, the more his body trembled.
Until he really saw that beautiful figure in white, standing by the door, seemingly looking over indifferently.
When their eyes met from afar, Fang Yiwu stumbled and fell hard.
For some reason, as he fell to the ground, he suddenly felt that it would be good to pass out just like that.
Kick your legs, and be at peace with the world...
Unfortunately, soon, Fang Yiwu heard two hurried footsteps approaching, shouting "Daddy" at the same time, and they helped him up one by one.
Fang Yiwu couldn't help but look up and saw Fang Juxiu and Fang Shengnan.
Once again, the two girls, who were cheating a little, lowered their heads and helped the old father up. Their expressions were a little complicated, and they got out of the way, giving him a clear view of the situation in front of them.
Fang Yiwu looked over with numb scalp.
"Ding-lang--"
A woman in white clothes walked leisurely, with a bell hanging from a red rope on her ankle. She seemed to be looking towards the Xunyang Grottoes in the distance.
Fang Yiwu stood aside at a loss, his voice stuttering a little:
"Your Excellency... Your Excellency is coming to my humble residence. Why didn't you inform me in advance? Hahaha...haha."
No one answered, and the air felt a little awkward.