Chapter 45 On Xingkong Mountain, borrowing food smoothly
Chapter 45: Borrowing food smoothly on Xingkong Mountain
"Tang Shen, on behalf of the victims, thanks these two adults for surviving!" Shen Tang bowed solemnly to the end. The arrival of the two of them solved Shen Tang's troubles and also solved Shen Tang's worries. Otherwise, Shen Tang might really We can only do our best, but we cannot predict the results.
However, facing Shen Tang's thanks, both of them sighed.
Zhang Xiaoxiang said quietly: "Little friend, it is the two of us who should thank you. They all say that eating the emperor's salary means being loyal to the emperor. However, we cannot do it. Even the victims here are using my little friend to support them. , it’s just a show. If no friend came forward and attracted Wei Xun and Baijinlou to help, what would the two of us do? If the two of us are really omnipotent, we will not sit back and watch the other seven The county victims were ignored.”
When a boy entered the camp again, Shen Tang and others suddenly realized that the day had passed in a hurry.
Lu You and the others stood up, and Lu You said to Shen Tang again: "For the rest, the two of us will do our best to solve the problem. You just need to do your best. In addition, this is my famous post. If nothing happens, I will be here in Shanyin." We still need to stay for more than a month. When the matters for the victims are over, I will be waiting to have a drink with you!"
Shen Tang hurriedly received the name card respectfully, put the two of them on the carriage, and then watched the two of them slowly leave.
After the two left, Shopkeeper Yao, Lu Feng and others found Shen Tang and told Shen Tang about the situation of the day. Generally speaking, the emotions of the victims have gradually stabilized, with some discordant voices. Being severely suppressed, others will naturally keep to themselves.
Some of the victims were assigned to find thatch and cut bamboo. During this day, many more huts were built. Tomorrow, more wood would be harvested, and more huts could be built.
With the nearly two thousand stone grains and rice brought by Lu You and others, Shen Tang and others can hold on for another day or two. However, shopkeeper Yao also brought bad news. Before sunset, the price of rice in Shanyin City had already reached It exceeded two thousand silver coins and was about to reach three thousand. It had been agreed that two thousand dan could be purchased tomorrow. However, a group of grain and rice shops cut the price by half and only sold 1,000 dan to Baijinlou.
Hearing the words of shopkeeper Yao, Shen Tang's eyes flashed with a sharp look. These people were so unwilling to restrain themselves. When he freed up his hands, he must teach them a lesson.
In addition, there was even worse news, which also made Shen Tang frown.
The news about them giving porridge here has spread. And some victims who were originally going to Linxian heard the news and came to Shanyin. Today, scattered victims have arrived, and by tomorrow, this number will I'm afraid it will increase dramatically.
Although it is difficult for the victims to travel far away, the number of victims even in Linxian County is still huge. According to the news that Lu Feng sent people to explore, there may be 20,000 victims arriving tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, The number of victims they face may double to one hundred thousand.
This will definitely make the situation that has just eased worse! Not to mention other things, the consumption of food and rice is enough to give Shen Tang a headache. At this moment, he can only hope that tomorrow's Xingkong Mountain group will not let himself down too much.
In the early morning of the next day, after arranging all the things for shopkeeper Yao, Lu Feng and others, Shen Tang took a boy and headed towards Xingkong Mountain.
This Xingkong Mountain is not that tall. Shen Tang and the boy climbed up along the winding stone path. In less than half an hour, they reached the end.
Looking up, I saw a blue brick and stone wall in front of me. A pair of doors were open, and I could vaguely see people wearing blue Taoist uniforms walking inside.
"Just wait here for me!"
After giving instructions to the boy, Shen Tang climbed up the stairs and stepped into the wooden door. Behind the wooden door was the Taoist temple. The Taoist temple was not big, and you could see everything at a glance.
To the left and right of the entrance, bell towers and drum towers stand, and on both sides of the front are side halls such as the 'Yaowang Hall' and the 'Wealth Hall'. Straight ahead, the only main hall is inscribed with the name 'Sanqing Hall'.
Walking in this ancient Taoist temple, Shen Tang felt like he was in another world. Occasionally, a passing disciple saluted Shen Tang, and Shen Tang subconsciously responded with a Taoist salute.
Walking all the way to the main hall, Shen Tang looked solemn as he entered the hall door.
Take three long incense sticks from the table, hold the incense foot in your left hand and light the incense head downward. Then, hold the incense foot with the thumb and index finger of both hands and place it in front of your chest. After bending down three times, you will go left and go around the incense burner. Holding the incense in the right hand, hold the first incense with the thumb and middle finger of the left hand and insert it in the center. Hold the second incense with the thumb and ring finger and insert it on the right side. The last incense is held with the thumb and index finger and insert it in the center. left side.
"My little friend is actually a disciple of my Taoist sect?" A voice suddenly came from the side.
Shen Tang looked sideways and saw a man wearing a lotus crown, walking on clouds, wearing a green Taoist robe, holding a handle of floating dust in his hand, standing in front of him with a smile.
"I've seen a real person!" Shen Tang said, "Young man is destined to be a Taoist, but he is not a disciple of the Taoist sect."
The Taoist's eyes looked at Shen Tang for a long time, and then he said with a smile: "How dare you call yourself a real person with a mere wild Taoist! Wang Wenqing, a poor Taoist, I don't know where my little friend comes from?"
This man said it easily, but Shen Tang heard it like thunder! In Shen Tang's eyes, the name Wang Wenqing is far more shocking than Lu You and Zhang Xiaoxiang. It is no exaggeration to say that although this Wang Wenqing has not been included in the divine status , but he is also a true ancestor. Not to mention Shen Tang, even if he is Shen Tang’s master’s master’s master, when he sees Wang Wenqing, he must respectfully call him ‘Old Ancestor’.
After a long while, Shen Tang's shocked mind finally stabilized. Looking at the Taoist in front of him, he couldn't help but bow slightly, and his tone was more respectful than ever before, "Xiaozishan Yin Shen Tang, because of the disaster victims, I came here to pay homage to you. Borrow food from a real person!"
"Shen Tang?" Wang Wenqing looked startled, "Are you Shen Tang? Wonderful, wonderful, here is the secret!"
"The grain and rice you need have already been prepared, totaling more than five thousand dan. Dozens of Taoist boys in the temple will help you transport the grain and rice to the foot of the mountain. They will also assist you and obey your orders."
Wang Wenqing's straightforward words stopped Shen Tang's prepared remarks. He did not expect that he could borrow thousands of stones, grains and rice so easily.
"In addition, there is a lot of wood and dried bamboo stored in the temple, which should be of some use to you. Just send everyone to take them away!"
Shen Tang was overjoyed and immediately bowed his head: "Thank you so much for your kindness..."
"Okay, you can go on your own!" Wang Wenqing shook his head lightly and spoke calmly.